US3854784A
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Information media handling system
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1972-11-29
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Granted: 1974-12-17
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Expires: 1992-11-29
Abstract
Abstract An information media handling system comprises an information media container and a hopper which is adapted to receive the container. The hopper includes a spring biased automatic locking arm having an integral pin which during insertion of the container into the hopper enters and follows a groove in the container to a first position in the groove to lock the container into positive engagement with the hopper. Momentary application of another force in the direction of insertion disengages the container by allowing the pin to continue along and exit from the groove. Another spring then causes the container to be partially ejected from the hopper.
Inventors
- 👤 R Hunt
- 👤 W Jenkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:43
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B17/00; G11B17/02; G11B17/022; G11B17/028; G11B17/03; G11B15/00; G11B15/675; G11B15/6751; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/03; G11B23/032; G11B23/0321; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
An information media handling system comprising in combination: a hopper for insertion of an information media container therein; said container including a side having a recessed lock engaging means for engaging an automatic locking means of said hopper, said automatic locking means including a substantially rigid locking arm rotatable in two axes of rotation, so that said container is locked into said hopper by application of a first force in a first direction to said container and released from said hopper by application of a second force to said container in said first direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
An information media handling system comprising in combination: a hopper for insertion of an information media container therein; said container including a side having a recessed lock engaging means for engaging an automatic locking means of said hopper, said automatic locking means including a substantially rigid locking arm rotatable in two axes of rotation, so that said container is locked into said hopper by application of a first force in a first direction to said container and released from said hopper by application of a second force to said container in said first direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The information media handling system of claim 1 wherein said lock engaging means of said information media container further includes a groove engageable with said pin at said locking arm, said groove including an entrance port, a holding section, and an exit port/ramp.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The information media handling system of claim 2 wherein said automatic locking means further includes spring biasing means connected to said locking arm of said automatic locking means for biasIng said locking arm toward said exit port/ramp of said groove of said lock engaging means of said information media container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The information media handling system of claim 3 wherein said information media container further includes an entry ramp for guiding said pin of said locking arm into said entrance port of said lock engaging means of said information media container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The information media handling system of claim 4 wherein said automatic locking means further includes a return spring engageable with said information media container, said return spring biasing said information media container against travel in said first direction for positive engagement of said pin with said holding section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The information media handling system of claim 5 wherein said information media container further includes a cavity for storage of one or more magnetic recording discs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
136 words
An information media handling system comprising in combination: a hopper for insertion of an information media container therein; said container including a side having a recessed lock engaging means for engaging an automatic locking means of said hopper; said automatic locking means including a substantially rigid locking arm rotatable in two axes of rotation, said locking arm having mounted thereon a pin having a substantially circular cross section, said pin engaging said lock engaging means of said container, and said automatic locking means including a return spring engageable with said container, said container being locked into said hopper by application of a first force in a first direction to said container against the bias of said return spring and released from said hopper by application of a second force to said container in said first direction.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
136 words
An information media handling system comprising in combination: a hopper for insertion of an information media container therein; said container including a side having a recessed lock engaging means for engaging an automatic locking means of said hopper; said automatic locking means including a substantially rigid locking arm rotatable in two axes of rotation, said locking arm having mounted thereon a pin having a substantially circular cross section, said pin engaging said lock engaging means of said container, and said automatic locking means including a return spring engageable with said container, said container being locked into said hopper by application of a first force in a first direction to said container against the bias of said return spring and released from said hopper by application of a second force to said container in said first direction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
The information media handling system of claim 7 wherein said lock engaging means of said information media container further includes a groove engageable with said pin of said locking arm, said groove including an entrance port, a holding section, and an exit port/ramp.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
The information media handling system of claim 8 wherein said automatic locking means further includes spring biasing means connected to said locking arm of said automatic locking means for biasing said locking arm toward said exit port/ramp of said groove of said lock engaging means of said information media container.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
The information media handling system of claim 9 wherein said information media container further includes an entry ramp for guiding said pin of said locking arm into said entrance port of said lock engaging means of said information media container.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The information media handling system of claim 10 wherein said information media container further includes a cavity for storage of one or more magnetic recording discs.
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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) | 1977-12-16 | 1978-06-17 | 1978-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-16 | 1982-06-17 | 1982-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-16 | 1986-06-17 | 1986-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |