US3385534A
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Tape deck
Assignee: Staar SA
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Filing: 1966-07-22
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Granted: 1968-05-28
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Expires: 1986-07-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Staar Theophiel Cleme Lodewijk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:57
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/04; G11B23/08; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/24; G11B15/675; G11B15/68; G11B25/00; G11B25/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
FOR USE WITH SELF-CONTAINED TAPE CARTRIDGES HAVING A FACE WITH OPENINGS FOR RECEIVING THE ACTUATING ELEMENTS OF A PLAYING MECHANISM, A TAPE DECK COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A FIXED FRAME HAVING GUIDE MEANS FOR RECEIVING A TAPE CARTRIDGE AND CONSTRAINING THE MOVEMENT OF SAID CARTRIDGE ON INSERTION AND REMOVAL TO A SINGLE PLANE, AND A MOVABLE FRAME DISPOSED ADJACENT TO THE PLANE OF CARTRIDGE MOVEMENT AND CARRYING DRIVE MEANS FOR DRIVING THE TAPE PAST A SOUND HEAD AND TRANSPORT MEANS FOR CONTROLLING AND TRANSPORTING THE TAPE WITHIN SAID CARTRIDGE, SAID DRIVE MEANS AND TRANSPORT MEANS HAVING PROJECTIONS FOR PENETRATING THE OPENINGS OF SAID CARTRIDGE AND ENGAGING OPERATIVE ELEMENTS THEREIN, AND TRANSLATION MEANS OPERABLE BY INSERTION OF SAID CARTRIDGE INTO THE TAPE DECK AND SUPPORTING SAID MOVABLE FRAME FOR RELATIVE MOTION OF SAID DRIVE MEANS AND TRANSPORT MEANS PROJECTIONS SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE PLANE OF CARTRIDGE MOVEMENT AND TOWARD SAID CARTRIDGE SO AS TO FOLLOW THE MOVEMENT OF SAID CARTRIDGE AND TO DRAW SAID PROJECTIONS INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OPERATIVE ELEMENTS WITHIN SAID CARTRIDGE, SAID ENGAGEMENT BEING IMPARTED WITH A LINEAR MOTION SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR RELATIVE TO THE FACE OF SAID CARTRIDGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
FOR USE WITH SELF-CONTAINED TAPE CARTRIDGES HAVING A FACE WITH OPENINGS FOR RECEIVING THE ACTUATING ELEMENTS OF A PLAYING MECHANISM, A TAPE DECK COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A FIXED FRAME HAVING GUIDE MEANS FOR RECEIVING A TAPE CARTRIDGE AND CONSTRAINING THE MOVEMENT OF SAID CARTRIDGE ON INSERTION AND REMOVAL TO A SINGLE PLANE, AND A MOVABLE FRAME DISPOSED ADJACENT TO THE PLANE OF CARTRIDGE MOVEMENT AND CARRYING DRIVE MEANS FOR DRIVING THE TAPE PAST A SOUND HEAD AND TRANSPORT MEANS FOR CONTROLLING AND TRANSPORTING THE TAPE WITHIN SAID CARTRIDGE, SAID DRIVE MEANS AND TRANSPORT MEANS HAVING PROJECTIONS FOR PENETRATING THE OPENINGS OF SAID CARTRIDGE AND ENGAGING OPERATIVE ELEMENTS THEREIN, AND TRANSLATION MEANS OPERABLE BY INSERTION OF SAID CARTRIDGE INTO THE TAPE DECK AND SUPPORTING SAID MOVABLE FRAME FOR RELATIVE MOTION OF SAID DRIVE MEANS AND TRANSPORT MEANS PROJECTIONS SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE PLANE OF CARTRIDGE MOVEMENT AND TOWARD SAID CARTRIDGE SO AS TO FOLLOW THE MOVEMENT OF SAID CARTRIDGE AND TO DRAW SAID PROJECTIONS INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OPERATIVE ELEMENTS WITHIN SAID CARTRIDGE, SAID ENGAGEMENT BEING IMPARTED WITH A LINEAR MOTION SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR RELATIVE TO THE FACE OF SAID CARTRIDGE.
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) | 1971-05-28 | 1971-11-27 | 1972-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-28 | 1975-11-27 | 1976-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-28 | 1979-11-27 | 1980-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |