US3682407A
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Tape cartridge for machines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-03-03
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Granted: 1972-08-08
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Expires: 1990-03-03
Abstract
Abstract An instant load cartridge for use in any machine utilizing tape, ribbon, film or other such web-like material transported from a supply spool to a take-up spool and passing over or over and under a plurality of spools, guides or the like already existing in the machine including a sealed casing having a supply spool with the web-like material thereon, guide means for the web-like material, and means to retain the web-like material adjacent to an existing take-up reel on the machine so that the web-like material may be quickly connected to the take-up reel by use of an existing retaining key whereby the cartridge may be instantly loaded into the machine thereby eliminating the necessity of manually threading the web-like material through the existing machine for reducing the time required to replenish the supply of the web-like material in the machine.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold Lichtenstein
- 👤 Edward Robbins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:42
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J11/00; B41J11/58; G; G06; G06C; G06C11/00; G06C11/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S242/00; Y10S242/912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
224 words
A tape cartridge for use in a machine of the type utilizing a flexible tape transported from a supply spool to a take-up spool or reel over or over and under a plurality of guide members comprising a housing having a peripheral wall including an inner wall having open areas incorporated therein for enabling positioning of the housing onto the supply spool and take-up spool or reel as well as the guide members on the machine and an outer wall having an opening therein for access to the take-up spool or reel, a supply roll of tape, ribbon, film or other material mounted in said housing, an anchor for the free end of the tape in spaced relation to the supply roll, guide means for the tape, ribbon, film or other material for retaining the tape, ribbon, film or other material in predetermined relation to the openings, said guide means cooperatively aligned with said anchor to maintain the anchored end of the tape, ribbon, film or other material adjacent to the take-up spool or reel whereby a retaining key provided to be associated with the take-up spool or reel of the machine inserted through the opening in the outer wall of the cartridge will anchor the tape, ribbon, film or other material to the take-up spool or reel and retain the cartridge in position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
224 words
A tape cartridge for use in a machine of the type utilizing a flexible tape transported from a supply spool to a take-up spool or reel over or over and under a plurality of guide members comprising a housing having a peripheral wall including an inner wall having open areas incorporated therein for enabling positioning of the housing onto the supply spool and take-up spool or reel as well as the guide members on the machine and an outer wall having an opening therein for access to the take-up spool or reel, a supply roll of tape, ribbon, film or other material mounted in said housing, an anchor for the free end of the tape in spaced relation to the supply roll, guide means for the tape, ribbon, film or other material for retaining the tape, ribbon, film or other material in predetermined relation to the openings, said guide means cooperatively aligned with said anchor to maintain the anchored end of the tape, ribbon, film or other material adjacent to the take-up spool or reel whereby a retaining key provided to be associated with the take-up spool or reel of the machine inserted through the opening in the outer wall of the cartridge will anchor the tape, ribbon, film or other material to the take-up spool or reel and retain the cartridge in position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 together with an identification code number interiorly of the cartridge oriented in a manner to prevent knowledge of the code number without destruction of the housing, and a removable indicating means on the exterior of the housing having the same code number thereon for removal after the code number has been recorded, and a sequence number receiving space on the exterior of the housing to enable a plurality of cartridges to be numbered in a sequence.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said anchor includes a slotted member extending transversely of the housing and frictionally and detachably securing the tape thereto for winding on the take-up spool or reel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said guide means includes a plurality of transversely extending ribs terminating adjacent to the periphery of the housing for retaining said tape in position in relation to the guide members on the machine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said housing is of sealed, enclosed construction whereby access to the flexible tape disposed interiorly thereof is prevented without destruction of the housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said housing, tape anchor and guide means are of unitary structure thus enabling the tape cartridge to perform its function without utilizing any mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical or moving parts.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
145 words
The method of providing a record of a multiple of business transactions on a machine involving transfer of monies, comprising the steps of: a. enclosing a supply roll of tape in a housing adapted to preclude access thereto when sealed, except access by a recording apparatus on the machine, without destruction of the housing; b. positioning a portion of the tape in the housing for engagement with a take-up spool or reel on the machine; c. sealing said housing; d. removably installing said housing in the machine; e. retaining said housing in the machine by inserting a retaining key of the machine into an opening in said housing and into association with the take-up spool of the machine, thereby anchoring the tape to the take-up spool; and f. operating the machine whereby the transfer of monies is recorded by the recording apparatus on the tape.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
145 words
The method of providing a record of a multiple of business transactions on a machine involving transfer of monies, comprising the steps of: a. enclosing a supply roll of tape in a housing adapted to preclude access thereto when sealed, except access by a recording apparatus on the machine, without destruction of the housing; b. positioning a portion of the tape in the housing for engagement with a take-up spool or reel on the machine; c. sealing said housing; d. removably installing said housing in the machine; e. retaining said housing in the machine by inserting a retaining key of the machine into an opening in said housing and into association with the take-up spool of the machine, thereby anchoring the tape to the take-up spool; and f. operating the machine whereby the transfer of monies is recorded by the recording apparatus on the tape.
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) | 1975-08-08 | 1976-02-07 | 1976-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-08 | 1980-02-07 | 1980-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-08 | 1984-02-07 | 1984-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |