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Magnetic tape cleaner apparatus

Assignee: Collins Radio Co
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Filing: 1972-04-24
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1992-04-24
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Abstract

Abstract A fine mesh screening means used in a rubbing or sliding relationship to the magnetic oxide side of a magnetic tape to remove dust or other contamination particles from the magnetic tape for the purpose of reducing errors in electrical reading of the magnetic tape.

Inventors

  • 👤 C Havens
  • 👤 H Welch

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 19:50
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/50; G11B23/502

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 79 words
A tape cleaning means comprising, in combination: resilient screening material configured with folded edges with the ends of said folded edges being positioned adjacent one side of said screening material, one end of said folded screening material having a small radius of curvature configuration; and support means attached to the other end of said screening material whereby the end of said screening material having said small radius of curvature is resiliently biased and positioned away from said support means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 79 words
A tape cleaning means comprising, in combination: resilient screening material configured with folded edges with the ends of said folded edges being positioned adjacent one side of said screening material, one end of said folded screening material having a small radius of curvature configuration; and support means attached to the other end of said screening material whereby the end of said screening material having said small radius of curvature is resiliently biased and positioned away from said support means.

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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) 1976-10-22 1977-04-23 1977-10-23 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-10-22 1981-04-23 1981-10-23 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-10-22 1985-04-23 1985-10-23 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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