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US3373950A
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Reel drive arrangements
Assignee: Keystone Camera Co Inc
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Filing: 1964-11-23
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Granted: 1968-03-19
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Expires: 1984-11-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Yale J Greenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:49
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/04; G11B23/08; G11B23/087
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
REEL DRIVE APPARATUS FOR USE WITH TRANSDUCING EQUIPMENT OF THE TYPE IN WHICH A FLEXIBLE RECORD MEMBER IS MOVED PAST A STATION IN AN INFORMATION TRANSFER OPERATION, COMPRISING A CASING HAVING A COMPARTMENT FOR RECEIVING A MAGAZINE THAT SUPPORTS TWO SPACED REELS FOR TRANSPORT OF A FLEXIBLE RECORD MEMBER, REEL DRIVE MEANS DISPOSED IN SAID CASING HAVING A PAIR OF CONCENTRIC DRIVE ELEMENTS, MEANS FOR FRICTIONALLY COUPLING SAID DRIVE ELEMENTS TOGETHER, ONE OF SAID DRIVE ELEMENTS INCLUDING COUPLING MEANS FOR ENGAGING IN DRIVING RELATION ONE OF SAID MAGAZINE SUPPORTED REELS, AND THE OTHER OF SAID DRIVE ELEMENTS INCLUDING COUPLING MEANS FOR ENGAGING IN DRIVING RELATION, THE SECOND MAGAZINE SUPPORTED REEL SO THAT SAID RECORD MEMBER IN A FIRST POSITION OF SAID MAGAZINE MAY BE TRANSFERRED IN ONE DIRECTION FROM ONE REEL TO THE OTHER BY A FRICTIONALLY COUPLED DRIVE AND IN A SECOND POSITION OF SAID MAGAZINE MAY BE TRANSFERRED IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION BY A DIRECT DRIVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
REEL DRIVE APPARATUS FOR USE WITH TRANSDUCING EQUIPMENT OF THE TYPE IN WHICH A FLEXIBLE RECORD MEMBER IS MOVED PAST A STATION IN AN INFORMATION TRANSFER OPERATION, COMPRISING A CASING HAVING A COMPARTMENT FOR RECEIVING A MAGAZINE THAT SUPPORTS TWO SPACED REELS FOR TRANSPORT OF A FLEXIBLE RECORD MEMBER, REEL DRIVE MEANS DISPOSED IN SAID CASING HAVING A PAIR OF CONCENTRIC DRIVE ELEMENTS, MEANS FOR FRICTIONALLY COUPLING SAID DRIVE ELEMENTS TOGETHER, ONE OF SAID DRIVE ELEMENTS INCLUDING COUPLING MEANS FOR ENGAGING IN DRIVING RELATION ONE OF SAID MAGAZINE SUPPORTED REELS, AND THE OTHER OF SAID DRIVE ELEMENTS INCLUDING COUPLING MEANS FOR ENGAGING IN DRIVING RELATION, THE SECOND MAGAZINE SUPPORTED REEL SO THAT SAID RECORD MEMBER IN A FIRST POSITION OF SAID MAGAZINE MAY BE TRANSFERRED IN ONE DIRECTION FROM ONE REEL TO THE OTHER BY A FRICTIONALLY COUPLED DRIVE AND IN A SECOND POSITION OF SAID MAGAZINE MAY BE TRANSFERRED IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION BY A DIRECT DRIVE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-03-19 | 1971-09-18 | 1972-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-19 | 1975-09-18 | 1976-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-19 | 1979-09-18 | 1980-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |