US3372884A
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Automatic tape threading machine
Assignee: Sony Corp
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Filing: 1966-03-11
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Granted: 1968-03-12
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Expires: 1986-03-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Nagano Suketada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:16
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/60; G11B15/66; G11B15/67
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
AN AUTOMATIC TAPE THREADING MACHINE COMPRISING A FLANGED REEL, A SPINDLE MOUNTING SAID REEL FOR ROTATION, A TAPE WOUND UPON SAID REEL, A SPOOL HAVING MEANS ON ITS PERIPHERY FOR ATTACHING ITSELF TO THE END OF SAID TAPE, A MAGNETIC HEAD, AND AN ARM PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID SPOOL TO DRAW TAPE FROM SAID REEL AND BRING IT INTO OPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID MAGNETIC HEAD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
AN AUTOMATIC TAPE THREADING MACHINE COMPRISING A FLANGED REEL, A SPINDLE MOUNTING SAID REEL FOR ROTATION, A TAPE WOUND UPON SAID REEL, A SPOOL HAVING MEANS ON ITS PERIPHERY FOR ATTACHING ITSELF TO THE END OF SAID TAPE, A MAGNETIC HEAD, AND AN ARM PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID SPOOL TO DRAW TAPE FROM SAID REEL AND BRING IT INTO OPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID MAGNETIC HEAD.
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) | 1971-03-12 | 1971-09-11 | 1972-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-12 | 1975-09-11 | 1976-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-12 | 1979-09-11 | 1980-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |