US3582167A
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Housing for radio/tape cartridge players
Assignee: Gates LearJet Corp
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Filing: 1969-06-19
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1989-06-19
Abstract
Abstract Magnetic tape cartridge players, with or without contained radio reception, are manufactured with basic common housings. Inexpensive decorative bezels are arranged for ready securement to the front end of the housings. These appear to be normally part of the assembly, and harmonize with the housing. Design changes, as different models, are thereby readily feasible for a basic player in mass production. Also, a universal mounting bracket is supplied with the basic player that accommodates most mobile installations.
Inventors
- 👤 William P Lear
- 👤 Samuel H Auld
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:31
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K11/00; H05K11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A player comprising a housing with the corners of its front end being bevelled, each said corner being recessed along the inner end of its bevel, and a bezel with a decorative face having sides that extend about the housing front end, edge regions of the bezel sides being in juxtaposition with the said corner recesses, said bezel having frontal openings exposing operational player sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A player comprising a housing with the corners of its front end being bevelled, each said corner being recessed along the inner end of its bevel, and a bezel with a decorative face having sides that extend about the housing front end, edge regions of the bezel sides being in juxtaposition with the said corner recesses, said bezel having frontal openings exposing operational player sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A player as claimed in claim 1, further including a control shaft extending from the player housing and through an aperture in said bezel, and means securing said bezel and shaft together and thereby retain the bezel in position on the front housing end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A player as claimed in claim 2, in which the said securing means is a locknut on said shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
92 words
A combination radio and tape cartridge player comprising a housing with the corners of its front end being bevelled, each said corner being recessed along the inner end of its bevel, and a bezel with a decorative face having sides that extend about the housing front end, edge regions of the bezel sides being in juxtaposition with the said corner recesses, said radio containing a tuning dial and control shafts, the face of said bezel containing an opening exposing said tuning dial and an aperture through which each of said shafts project.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
92 words
A combination radio and tape cartridge player comprising a housing with the corners of its front end being bevelled, each said corner being recessed along the inner end of its bevel, and a bezel with a decorative face having sides that extend about the housing front end, edge regions of the bezel sides being in juxtaposition with the said corner recesses, said radio containing a tuning dial and control shafts, the face of said bezel containing an opening exposing said tuning dial and an aperture through which each of said shafts project.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A player as claimed in claim 4, further including meaNs securing said bezel and shafts together and thereby retain the bezel in position on the front housing end.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A player as claimed in claim 5, in which the said securing means is a locknut on said shafts.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
90 words
A player comprising a housing having two pairs of extending studs, each stud pair being symmetrically located on opposite sides of the housing, a U-shaped bracket for operatively mounting the player in a vehicle, the central region of said bracket being arranged for attachment to the vehicle, the tip of each spaced arm that extends from the bracket being securable to one of said studs, an intermediate portion of each arm having an opening for adjustable engagement of the portion with the adjacent second stud for stably mounting the player.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
90 words
A player comprising a housing having two pairs of extending studs, each stud pair being symmetrically located on opposite sides of the housing, a U-shaped bracket for operatively mounting the player in a vehicle, the central region of said bracket being arranged for attachment to the vehicle, the tip of each spaced arm that extends from the bracket being securable to one of said studs, an intermediate portion of each arm having an opening for adjustable engagement of the portion with the adjacent second stud for stably mounting the player.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A player as claimed in claim 7, in which the said openings in said bracket arms are arcuate slots for angularly adjusting the player position in the vehicle.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |