US3693182A
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Card recorder for transcribing magnetic information
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1970-08-31
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1990-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A recording apparatus transcribes data from an information carrier, which is coded with variations in soft magnetic material, to magnetic tape. A carriage, supporting a asset of magnetic tape and a permanent magnet which is positioned near a portion of tape, passes over the information carrier locating the permanent magnet and a section of tape adjacent the magnetic coding. As the tape is transported within the cassette during the pass of the carriage, the data coded on the carrier is recorded on the tape.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth B Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:50
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K1/00; G06K1/12; G06K1/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
227 words
A device for transcribing information from a card coded information carrier to a magnetic tape comprising: a. support means for positioning said information carrier; b. a tape cassette having said magnetic tape and a take up spool and a source spool for the transport of said magnetic tape; c. carriage means connected to said support means for carrying said tape cassette over said information carrier, said tape cassette being positioned on said carriage means so as to traverse said information carrier when said carriage means is moved over said information carrier; d. said carriage means including tape drive means engaged with and driving said spools for transporting said magnetic tape from said source spool to said take up spool in response to said carriage means traversing said information carrier; e. a permanent magnet mounted on said carriage means and inserted in said tape cassette and over said magnetic tape and having a gap adjacent said tape for generating a flux field of sufficient strength to permanently magnetize said magnetic tape; f. engaging means connected to said permanent magnet for aligning said permanent magnet over said magnetic tape and for simultaneously placing said tape drive means in contact with said spools; and, g. said carriage means also including connecting means for locking said tape cassette within said carriage means for attaching said tape drive means with said spools.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
227 words
A device for transcribing information from a card coded information carrier to a magnetic tape comprising: a. support means for positioning said information carrier; b. a tape cassette having said magnetic tape and a take up spool and a source spool for the transport of said magnetic tape; c. carriage means connected to said support means for carrying said tape cassette over said information carrier, said tape cassette being positioned on said carriage means so as to traverse said information carrier when said carriage means is moved over said information carrier; d. said carriage means including tape drive means engaged with and driving said spools for transporting said magnetic tape from said source spool to said take up spool in response to said carriage means traversing said information carrier; e. a permanent magnet mounted on said carriage means and inserted in said tape cassette and over said magnetic tape and having a gap adjacent said tape for generating a flux field of sufficient strength to permanently magnetize said magnetic tape; f. engaging means connected to said permanent magnet for aligning said permanent magnet over said magnetic tape and for simultaneously placing said tape drive means in contact with said spools; and, g. said carriage means also including connecting means for locking said tape cassette within said carriage means for attaching said tape drive means with said spools.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said tape drive means disengages from said spools upon a return traverse of said carriage means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The recording apparatus of claim 2 wherein said magnetic tape is transported in a direction opposite to the direction in which said cassette is carried.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The recording apparatus of claim 3 wherein said magnetic tape is transported at substantially the same speed as is the cassette.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-09-19 | 1976-03-20 | 1976-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-19 | 1980-03-20 | 1980-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-19 | 1984-03-20 | 1984-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |