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Apparatus for handling endless tape
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1970-02-19
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Granted: 1971-10-19
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Expires: 1990-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A relatively long endless tape is loosely stored in a relatively small container as a stack of loops lying one over another. One additional loop leading to opposite ends of the stack extends from the container. In use, the loop extending from the container is threaded over a drive roller which pulls the tape off one end of the stack and past a transducer. One portion of the pulled tape engages and drives an idler mechanism. The latter, in turn, engages another portion of the tape and drives the tape back into the container at the other end of the stack.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Carl Guerrero
- 👤 Robert Earl Justice
- 👤 Richard Miller Rudy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:01
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/18; G06K13/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
Apparatus for handling an endless tape comprising, in combination: a container for storing the greater portion of said tape and having opening means through which the remaining portion of said tape extends to the outside of said storage means; drive means engaging one portion of said remaining part of said tape for pulling said tape from said container through said opening means; and idler means engagingly driven by a first portion of said tape as said tape is driven by said drive means, said idler means also engaging a second portion of said tape for returning said tape into said container as said drive means pulls tape from said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
Apparatus for handling an endless tape comprising, in combination: a container for storing the greater portion of said tape and having opening means through which the remaining portion of said tape extends to the outside of said storage means; drive means engaging one portion of said remaining part of said tape for pulling said tape from said container through said opening means; and idler means engagingly driven by a first portion of said tape as said tape is driven by said drive means, said idler means also engaging a second portion of said tape for returning said tape into said container as said drive means pulls tape from said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
101 words
In combination: an endless tape; a container enclosing the greater portion of said tape for storing the same, and formed with opening means through which the remaining part of said tape extends to the outside of said container; drive means engaging one portion of said remaining part of said tape for pulling said tape from said container through said opening means; and idler means engaging said remaining part of said tape in two places, one at which its is driven by the tape, and another at which it drives the tape back through said opening means and again into said container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
101 words
In combination: an endless tape; a container enclosing the greater portion of said tape for storing the same, and formed with opening means through which the remaining part of said tape extends to the outside of said container; drive means engaging one portion of said remaining part of said tape for pulling said tape from said container through said opening means; and idler means engaging said remaining part of said tape in two places, one at which its is driven by the tape, and another at which it drives the tape back through said opening means and again into said container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2, wherein said container holds said tape as a stack of loops and wherein said opening means comprises two openings through which said remaining tape extends outside said container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination as set forth in claim 3, wherein said idler means comprises a single idler roller located in proximity to the opening through which said tape is driven back into said container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
112 words
Apparatus for handling an endless tape comprising, in combination: a tape station comprising a drive means; an idler means removably attached to said tape station; and a container holding the greater portion of said tape and having opening means through which the remaining portion of said tape extends, said remaining portion being engaged by said drive means to be pulled from said container opening means, said remaining portion also being engaged by said idler means at two locations, one at which it is driven by said tape as said tape is driven by said drive means and one at which it drives said tape back into said opening means in said container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
112 words
Apparatus for handling an endless tape comprising, in combination: a tape station comprising a drive means; an idler means removably attached to said tape station; and a container holding the greater portion of said tape and having opening means through which the remaining portion of said tape extends, said remaining portion being engaged by said drive means to be pulled from said container opening means, said remaining portion also being engaged by said idler means at two locations, one at which it is driven by said tape as said tape is driven by said drive means and one at which it drives said tape back into said opening means in said container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
124 words
Apparatus for handling an endless tape comprising in combination: a container holding the greater portion of said tape as a stack of loops and having first and second openings, one at each end of the stack of loops, through which one additional loop extends from said container; drive means engaging said one additional loop for pulling said tape from said first opening; and an idler roller in proximity to said second opening engaging a first portion of said additional loop located between said first opening and said drive means to be driven thereby and including a second portion of said one additional loop located between said drive means and said second opening to drive said tape back into said container through sAid second opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
124 words
Apparatus for handling an endless tape comprising in combination: a container holding the greater portion of said tape as a stack of loops and having first and second openings, one at each end of the stack of loops, through which one additional loop extends from said container; drive means engaging said one additional loop for pulling said tape from said first opening; and an idler roller in proximity to said second opening engaging a first portion of said additional loop located between said first opening and said drive means to be driven thereby and including a second portion of said one additional loop located between said drive means and said second opening to drive said tape back into said container through sAid second opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
129 words
Apparatus for handling an endless tape for use with a tape station drive mechanism comprising, in combination: a container for storing the greater portion of said tape and having opening means through which the remaining portion of said tape extends to the outside of said storage means; one portion of said remaining part of said tape being engaged by said drive means for pulling said tape from said container through said opening means; and idler means coupled to said tape station drive means and engagingly driven by a first portion of said tape as said tape is driven by said drive means, said idler means also engaging a second portion of said tape for returning said tape into said container as said drive means pulls tape from said container.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
129 words
Apparatus for handling an endless tape for use with a tape station drive mechanism comprising, in combination: a container for storing the greater portion of said tape and having opening means through which the remaining portion of said tape extends to the outside of said storage means; one portion of said remaining part of said tape being engaged by said drive means for pulling said tape from said container through said opening means; and idler means coupled to said tape station drive means and engagingly driven by a first portion of said tape as said tape is driven by said drive means, said idler means also engaging a second portion of said tape for returning said tape into said container as said drive means pulls tape from said container.
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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) | 1974-10-18 | 1975-04-19 | 1975-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-18 | 1979-04-19 | 1979-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-18 | 1983-04-19 | 1983-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |