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Tape control apparatus of tape processing machines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-06
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Granted: 1972-08-29
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Expires: 1990-04-06
Abstract
Abstract Control apparatus for a tape processing machine comprises a first integrating counter resetable to zero and including a first switch contact operable when all digit wheels of the counter are shifted from 0 to 9, a second resetable counter including a second switch contact operable when all digit wheels of the second counter are shifted from 9 to 0 or vice versa, means to interlock the first and second counters with the running of the tape to memorize a predetermined position of the tape by the reset operation of the counters and a control circuit for the tape driving mechanism controlled by the first and second switch contact.
Inventors
- 👤 Akira Suzuki
- 👤 Yoshiaki Esashi
- 👤 Tsunemoto Nakanishi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:33
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B27/00; G11B27/02; G11B27/022; G11B27/024; G06; G06M; G06M3/00; G06M3/02; G06M3/021; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/22; G11B15/44; G11B27/10; G11B27/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
Control apparatus for a tape processing machine having a tape driving mechanism comprising a first integrating counter resetable to zero and including a plurality of digit wheels, each one of said digit wheels having digits 0 through 9 inclusive, and a first switch contact operable when all of said digit wheels are shifted from 0 to 9; a resetable second integrating counter including a plurality of digit wheels each of which having digits 0 through 9 inclusive, and a second switch contact operable when all of said digit wheels of said second counter are shifted from 9 to 0 or vice versa; means to interlock said first and second counters with the running of the tape of said tape processing machine to memorize predetermined positions of said tape by the reset operation of said counters; and a control circuit for said tape driving mechanism controlled by said first and second switch contacts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
Control apparatus for a tape processing machine having a tape driving mechanism comprising a first integrating counter resetable to zero and including a plurality of digit wheels, each one of said digit wheels having digits 0 through 9 inclusive, and a first switch contact operable when all of said digit wheels are shifted from 0 to 9; a resetable second integrating counter including a plurality of digit wheels each of which having digits 0 through 9 inclusive, and a second switch contact operable when all of said digit wheels of said second counter are shifted from 9 to 0 or vice versa; means to interlock said first and second counters with the running of the tape of said tape processing machine to memorize predetermined positions of said tape by the reset operation of said counters; and a control circuit for said tape driving mechanism controlled by said first and second switch contacts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
The control apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said first counter further comprises a third switch contact interlocked with the zero reset operation so that the tape is automatically started to run in the forward direction by the operation of said third switch contact in response to the zero reset operation of said first counter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The control apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said second counter further comprises a forth switch contact so that the tape is automatically started to run in the reverse direction by the operation of said fourth switch contact in response to the reset operation of said second counter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
The control apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said first counter includes a third switch contact adapted to start said tape in the forward direction in response to the zero reset operation of said first counter and wherein said second counter comprises a forth switch contact adapted to start said tape in the reverse direction in response to the reset operation of said second counter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
159 words
A control apparatus for a tape processing machine having a tape driving mechanism comprising an integrating counter resetable to zero and including a plurality of digit wheels each having digits 0 through 9 inclusive, and a first switch contact operable when all of said digit wheels are shifted from 0 to 9; a preset counter capable of presetting a desired quantity of tape running, said preset counter including a plurality of digit wheels each having digits 0 through 9 inclusive, and a second switch operable when all of said digit wheels of said preset counter are shifted from 9 to 0 or vice versa; means to interlock said integrating counter and said preset counter with the running of said tape to memorize the start position of said tape in said integrating counter in response to the reset operation of said integrating counter; and a control circuit for the tape driving mechAnism controlled by said first and second switch contacts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
159 words
A control apparatus for a tape processing machine having a tape driving mechanism comprising an integrating counter resetable to zero and including a plurality of digit wheels each having digits 0 through 9 inclusive, and a first switch contact operable when all of said digit wheels are shifted from 0 to 9; a preset counter capable of presetting a desired quantity of tape running, said preset counter including a plurality of digit wheels each having digits 0 through 9 inclusive, and a second switch operable when all of said digit wheels of said preset counter are shifted from 9 to 0 or vice versa; means to interlock said integrating counter and said preset counter with the running of said tape to memorize the start position of said tape in said integrating counter in response to the reset operation of said integrating counter; and a control circuit for the tape driving mechAnism controlled by said first and second switch contacts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
168 words
A control apparatus for a tape processing machine having a tape driving mechanism comprising a zero resetable integrating counter including a plurality of digit wheels each having digits 0 through 9 inclusive, a switch contact operable when all of said digit wheels are shifted from 0 to 9, and a third switch contact interlocked with the zero reset operation of said integrating counter; a preset counter capable of presetting a desired quantity of tape running, said preset counter including a plurality of digit wheels each having digits 0 through 9 inclusive, and a second contact operable when all of said digit wheels of said preset counter are shifted from 9 to 0 or vice versa; means to interlock said integrating counter and said preset counter with the running of said tape to memorize a predetermined position of said tape in said integrating counter in response to the zero reset operation thereof; and a control circuit for the tape driving mechanism controlled by said first, second and third contacts.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
168 words
A control apparatus for a tape processing machine having a tape driving mechanism comprising a zero resetable integrating counter including a plurality of digit wheels each having digits 0 through 9 inclusive, a switch contact operable when all of said digit wheels are shifted from 0 to 9, and a third switch contact interlocked with the zero reset operation of said integrating counter; a preset counter capable of presetting a desired quantity of tape running, said preset counter including a plurality of digit wheels each having digits 0 through 9 inclusive, and a second contact operable when all of said digit wheels of said preset counter are shifted from 9 to 0 or vice versa; means to interlock said integrating counter and said preset counter with the running of said tape to memorize a predetermined position of said tape in said integrating counter in response to the zero reset operation thereof; and a control circuit for the tape driving mechanism controlled by said first, second and third contacts.
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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) | 1975-08-29 | 1976-02-28 | 1976-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-29 | 1980-02-28 | 1980-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-29 | 1984-02-28 | 1984-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |