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US3371883A
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Tape rewind
Assignee: Victor Comptometer Corp
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Filing: 1966-01-10
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Granted: 1968-03-05
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Expires: 1986-01-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C Hoffman
- 👤 Raymond M Faber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:14
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06C; G06C11/00; G06C11/10; G06C11/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A DRIVEN TAPE REWIND MECHANISM FOR A BUSINESS MACHINE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A ROTATABLE MANDREL ON WHICH THE TAPE IS WOUND, MEANS ROTATABLY SUPPORTING SAID MANDREL, SAID MANDREL HAVING A FIRST POSITION ON WHICH THE TAPE IS WOUND, SAID FIRST PORTION BEING RADIALLY SLOTTED, FINGER PLATES MOVABLY MOUNTED IN SAID SLOTS TO PROJECT THEREFROM SO AS TO BE ENGAGE AND GRIPPED BY THE TAPE BEING WOUND ON SAID FIRST MANDREL PORTION, A HOLLOW SHAFT ARRANGED COAXIALLY WITH SAID MANDREL AND HAVING A CAMMING MEANS IN THE END THEREOF ADJACENT SAID MANDREL, SAID FINGER PLATES HAVING CAMMING SURFACES ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED WITH SAID SHAFT CAMMING MEANS TO PROJECT SAID FINGER PLATES OUTWARDLY TO TAPE ENGAGING POSITION, SAID MANDREL HAVING A LOST MOTION CONNECTION WITH SAID HOLLOW SHAFT TO PERMIT AXIAL LOST MOTION THEREBETWEEN SUFFICIENT TO ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE SAID SHAFT CAMMING MEANS AND SAID CAMMING SURFACES, AND A MEANS SLIDABLY ENCLOSING THE ADJACENT ENDS OF SAID HOLLOW SHAFT, SAID MANDREL, AND SAID FINGER PLATES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A DRIVEN TAPE REWIND MECHANISM FOR A BUSINESS MACHINE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A ROTATABLE MANDREL ON WHICH THE TAPE IS WOUND, MEANS ROTATABLY SUPPORTING SAID MANDREL, SAID MANDREL HAVING A FIRST POSITION ON WHICH THE TAPE IS WOUND, SAID FIRST PORTION BEING RADIALLY SLOTTED, FINGER PLATES MOVABLY MOUNTED IN SAID SLOTS TO PROJECT THEREFROM SO AS TO BE ENGAGE AND GRIPPED BY THE TAPE BEING WOUND ON SAID FIRST MANDREL PORTION, A HOLLOW SHAFT ARRANGED COAXIALLY WITH SAID MANDREL AND HAVING A CAMMING MEANS IN THE END THEREOF ADJACENT SAID MANDREL, SAID FINGER PLATES HAVING CAMMING SURFACES ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED WITH SAID SHAFT CAMMING MEANS TO PROJECT SAID FINGER PLATES OUTWARDLY TO TAPE ENGAGING POSITION, SAID MANDREL HAVING A LOST MOTION CONNECTION WITH SAID HOLLOW SHAFT TO PERMIT AXIAL LOST MOTION THEREBETWEEN SUFFICIENT TO ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE SAID SHAFT CAMMING MEANS AND SAID CAMMING SURFACES, AND A MEANS SLIDABLY ENCLOSING THE ADJACENT ENDS OF SAID HOLLOW SHAFT, SAID MANDREL, AND SAID FINGER PLATES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-03-05 | 1971-09-04 | 1972-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-05 | 1975-09-04 | 1976-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-05 | 1979-09-04 | 1980-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |