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US3695741A
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Minature disc dictation machine featuring integral disc storage
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1970-12-18
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-12-18
Abstract
Abstract A miniaturized dictation machine has complete facilities for recording and reproducing sound from a magnetic disc record medium. The machine features an integrally formed storage area comprising a compartment for unrecorded discs and a compartment for recorded discs with separator, guide, and eject means.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Dollenmayer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:30
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B17/00; G11B17/02; G11B17/022; G11B17/025; G11B5/00; G11B5/48; G11B5/54; G11B5/55; G11B5/5521; G11B2005/0002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A dictation unit accommodating each of a plurality of record members for transducing of signals thereon, said dictation unit having a main housing containing the major components thereof, and further comprising: a record member storage area integrally formed in said housing for storing record members when not actively in use in said dictation unit; movable separator means in said record member storage area defining a first compartment for storing unrecorded record members and defining a second compartment for storing recorded record members; deflection means on said separator means operative to deflect a recorded record member inserted into said storage area into the recorded record member compartment; and guide means in said record member storage, said guide means mounting said separator means for reciprocation to and from an internal home position and an external extended position to enable movement of all unrecorded record members or recorded record members stored in said storage area outwardly from said storage area for visual inspection by a user of said unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A dictation unit accommodating each of a plurality of record members for transducing of signals thereon, said dictation unit having a main housing containing the major components thereof, and further comprising: a record member storage area integrally formed in said housing for storing record members when not actively in use in said dictation unit; movable separator means in said record member storage area defining a first compartment for storing unrecorded record members and defining a second compartment for storing recorded record members; deflection means on said separator means operative to deflect a recorded record member inserted into said storage area into the recorded record member compartment; and guide means in said record member storage, said guide means mounting said separator means for reciprocation to and from an internal home position and an external extended position to enable movement of all unrecorded record members or recorded record members stored in said storage area outwardly from said storage area for visual inspection by a user of said unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said record members comprise individual discs, and further comprising: stripper means incorporated in said separator means, said stripper means being formed to enable movement of Only one unrecorded disc outwardly from said storage means; and a cam element incorporated in said deflection means arranged for engagement with reinserted discs to guide said reinserted discs into the second compartment of said storage means.
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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |