US3606346A
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Automatic tape cartridge player
Assignee: Victor Company of Japan Ltd
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Filing: 1969-03-17
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Granted: 1971-09-20
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Expires: 1989-03-17
Abstract
Abstract AN AUTOMATIC TAPE CARTRIDGE PLAYER COMPRISING A MAGNETIC HEAD FOR REPRODUCING AND PLAYING A LOWERMOST TAPE CARTRIDGE OUT OF A PLURALITY OF TAPE CARTRIDGES LOADED IN LAYERS IN A CASING, A CAM-OPERATED LEVER MEANS FOR DROPPING AND DISCHARGING OR RELEASING SID LOWERMOST TAPE CARTRIDGE AFTER TERMINATION OF PLAYING FROM ITS LOADED POSITION, AND CAM-OPERATED LEVER MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE LOADED CARTRIDGES OTHER THAN THE DISCHARGED ONE DURING OPERATION OF THE DISCHARGING MEANS. ONE OF SAID LOADED CARTRIDGES IMMEDIATEDLY ABOVE THE DISCHARGED ONE IS THEN DROPPED TO THE LOWERMOST POSITION IN THE CASING AFTER OPERATION OF SAID DISCHARGE MEANS.
Inventors
- 👤 Katsuhiko Okabe
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US
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2026-10-29 03:34
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/675; G11B15/68; G11B15/6885
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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) | 1974-09-19 | 1975-03-21 | 1975-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-19 | 1979-03-21 | 1979-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-19 | 1983-03-21 | 1983-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |