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US3381967A
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Record player
Assignee: The Solocast Co
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Filing: 1964-06-05
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Granted: 1968-05-07
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Expires: 1984-06-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren M Miner
- 👤 Akira A Yamasaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:30
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B3/00; G11B3/02; G11B3/08; G11B25/00; G11B25/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A RECORD PLAYER INCLUDING A BASE, A TURNTABLE ON THE BASE FOR SUPPORTING A RECORD, A STYLUS, A STYLUS CARRIAGE, GUIDE MEANS FOR GUIDING THE CARRIAGE IN A DIRECTION PARALLEL TO THE PLANE OF THE RECORD, AND MEANS FOR ADVANCING THE CARRIAGE INCLUDING A LEAD SCREW PARALLEL TO THE GUIDE MEANS, PIVOTALLY ENGAGING MEANS FOR DRIVING THE TURNTABLE, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID LEAD SCREW FROM SAID TURNTABLE, FOLLOWER MEANS ON SAID CARRIAGE FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE LEAD SCREW FOR MOVING SAID STYLUS IN ONE DIRECTION RELATIVE TO SAID RECORD AND SECOND DRIVING MEANS FOR MOVING SAID STYLUS IN AN OPPOSITE DIRECTION
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A RECORD PLAYER INCLUDING A BASE, A TURNTABLE ON THE BASE FOR SUPPORTING A RECORD, A STYLUS, A STYLUS CARRIAGE, GUIDE MEANS FOR GUIDING THE CARRIAGE IN A DIRECTION PARALLEL TO THE PLANE OF THE RECORD, AND MEANS FOR ADVANCING THE CARRIAGE INCLUDING A LEAD SCREW PARALLEL TO THE GUIDE MEANS, PIVOTALLY ENGAGING MEANS FOR DRIVING THE TURNTABLE, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID LEAD SCREW FROM SAID TURNTABLE, FOLLOWER MEANS ON SAID CARRIAGE FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE LEAD SCREW FOR MOVING SAID STYLUS IN ONE DIRECTION RELATIVE TO SAID RECORD AND SECOND DRIVING MEANS FOR MOVING SAID STYLUS IN AN OPPOSITE DIRECTION
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) | 1971-05-07 | 1971-11-06 | 1972-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-07 | 1975-11-06 | 1976-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-07 | 1979-11-06 | 1980-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |