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US3403388A
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Spring clip retainer means for air bearing magnetic transducer assemblies
Assignee: General Precision Systems Inc
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Filing: 1966-02-21
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Granted: 1968-09-24
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Expires: 1986-02-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence R Linsley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:09
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B5/00; G11B5/48; G11B5/58; G11B5/60; G11B5/6005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY HAVING: A SHOE BEING CAPABLE OF FLOATING UPON A LAMINAR AIR FILM WHICH IS CREATED UPON THE MOVING SURFACE OF A ROTATING MEMORY MEMBER; A SPRING MEANS FOR URGING SAID SHOE TOWARD THE MOVING SURFACE; AT LEAST ONE CONNECTING MEANS MOUNTED TO SAID SHOE ON THE SIDE OPPOSITE THE MOVING SURFACE, SAID CONNECTING MEANS BEING PIVOTALLY COUPLED TO SAID SPRING MEANS; AND A SPRING CLIP MEANS FOR ROTAINING SAID SHOE TO SAID SPRING MEANS, SAID CLIP MEANS BEING SECURELY MOUNTED TO SAID SHOE AND HAVING AT LEAST ONE RESILIENT ARM WHICH EXTENDS OVER SAID SPRING MEANS AND RESILIENTLY CONTACTS AND CONNECTING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY HAVING: A SHOE BEING CAPABLE OF FLOATING UPON A LAMINAR AIR FILM WHICH IS CREATED UPON THE MOVING SURFACE OF A ROTATING MEMORY MEMBER; A SPRING MEANS FOR URGING SAID SHOE TOWARD THE MOVING SURFACE; AT LEAST ONE CONNECTING MEANS MOUNTED TO SAID SHOE ON THE SIDE OPPOSITE THE MOVING SURFACE, SAID CONNECTING MEANS BEING PIVOTALLY COUPLED TO SAID SPRING MEANS; AND A SPRING CLIP MEANS FOR ROTAINING SAID SHOE TO SAID SPRING MEANS, SAID CLIP MEANS BEING SECURELY MOUNTED TO SAID SHOE AND HAVING AT LEAST ONE RESILIENT ARM WHICH EXTENDS OVER SAID SPRING MEANS AND RESILIENTLY CONTACTS AND CONNECTING MEANS.
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) | 1971-09-24 | 1972-03-25 | 1972-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-09-24 | 1976-03-25 | 1976-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-09-24 | 1980-03-25 | 1980-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |