Tape cutter and splicer
Abstract
Abstract A tape-splicing device in which a pressure lever is pivotally mounted over an anvil on a hollow baseboard. A slide assembly on the pressure lever supports a tape-cutting knife, and a pair of trimming knives, with said knife or knives being selectively positionable over the anvil. A click stop on the slide assembly is provided to ensure correct orientation of the knife or knives with respect to the anvil. The anvil is formed with tape guides for orienting the tape to be spliced, and the hollow baseboard is provided with an adhesive tape-supporting reel, tape-orienting guideposts to direct the adhesive tape from the reel to a delivery opening in the baseboard, and over a tape guide spring from which the tape is fed over the anvil, so that the adhesive splicing tape is maintained in a relatively dust-free condition, subject to being readily fed to the anvil for positioning over the tape to be spliced, after the tape to be spliced has been appropriately severed and positioned on the anvil.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshiharu Tange
Bibliographic Details
Claims Analysis
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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) | 1974-09-20 | 1975-03-22 | 1975-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-20 | 1979-03-22 | 1979-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-20 | 1983-03-22 | 1983-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |