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US3747865A
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Web processing cartridges
Assignee: Brady Corp
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Filing: 1971-03-10
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1991-03-10
Abstract
Abstract Tape processor and a plurality of tape cartridges; the processor having a cartridge mount including a cartridge locating portion, and a tape drive for advancing tape out of the cartridge along a direction; each cartridge having a supply of tape, a tape guide having a midline and a width about the midline corresponding to the width of the tape, and means for cooperating with the cartridge locating portion when the cartridge is mounted in the processor, thereby to locate the midline of the tape guide in a predetermined position along a line transverse to the tape direction; at least two of the cartridges having tape guides of different widths, the predetermined position being the same for each of the two cartridges.
Inventors
- 👤 F Tobey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:19
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D13/00; G03D13/001; G03B; G03B1/00; G03B1/42; G03B1/48; G03B1/50; G03B27/00; G03B27/02; G03B27/04; G03B27/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
258 words
In a web processing system of the class in which web supply cartridges are Adapted to be mounted one by one for delivery of web therefrom in a longitudinal direction to a processing station and in which means for mounting said cartridges includes a first fixed surface abuttingly cooperating with said cartridges to limit transverse movement thereof, the combination with said means for mounting said cartridges of a first cartridge and a second cartridge, said first cartridge including first web width locating means for locating a web of a first width transversely relative to said first cartridge and a second fixed permanent surface positioned on one transverse side of said first cartridge, said second cartridge including second web width locating means for locating a web of a second width transversely relative to said second cartridge and a third fixed permanent surface positioned on one transverse side of said second cartridge, said transverse sides being correspondingly located toward said first fixed surface, and said first width being unequal to said second width, the transverse distance from said second fixed permanent surface to the centerline as defined for said first web by said first web width locating means being the same as the transverse distance from said third fixed permanent surface to the centerline as defined for said second web by said second web width locating means, whereby said cartridges may be simply and reliably interchanged without changing web centerline alignment although web width is different and transverse positioning is by abutment on one transverse side of web centerline only.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
258 words
In a web processing system of the class in which web supply cartridges are Adapted to be mounted one by one for delivery of web therefrom in a longitudinal direction to a processing station and in which means for mounting said cartridges includes a first fixed surface abuttingly cooperating with said cartridges to limit transverse movement thereof, the combination with said means for mounting said cartridges of a first cartridge and a second cartridge, said first cartridge including first web width locating means for locating a web of a first width transversely relative to said first cartridge and a second fixed permanent surface positioned on one transverse side of said first cartridge, said second cartridge including second web width locating means for locating a web of a second width transversely relative to said second cartridge and a third fixed permanent surface positioned on one transverse side of said second cartridge, said transverse sides being correspondingly located toward said first fixed surface, and said first width being unequal to said second width, the transverse distance from said second fixed permanent surface to the centerline as defined for said first web by said first web width locating means being the same as the transverse distance from said third fixed permanent surface to the centerline as defined for said second web by said second web width locating means, whereby said cartridges may be simply and reliably interchanged without changing web centerline alignment although web width is different and transverse positioning is by abutment on one transverse side of web centerline only.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said second fixed permanent surface and said third fixed permanent surface are carried by lugs protruding from corresponding side walls of said first cartridge and said second cartridge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 2 in which each said cartridge carries three angularly spaced said lugs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein each said cartridge is provided with a central opening adapted to cooperate with a post extending away from said first fixed surface for mounting said cartridge thereon and with the said fixed permanent surface thereof against said first fixed surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
The combination of claim 1 in which each said web width locating means includes a wall with an opening to admit a web drive, a low friction back-up tab being positioned in said web width locating means opposite said opening, whereby webs slide easily along said tab upon actuation of said drive.
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) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |