US3860248A
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Record member apparatus
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1973-04-20
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1993-04-20
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for receiving and storing a number of record members and adapted to have record members unloaded therefrom. The apparatus is comprised of a housing having cooperating top and bottom enclosures which form a front opening for loading and unloading a number of record members, and a side opening for loading one record member. Arcuate recesses form part of the front opening for facilitating manual loading of record members. Elongated slots open in each arcuate recess for facilitating mechanical unloading. Further, the housing has an orientation and guide rib for insuring proper orientation and guiding for such purposes as mechanical loading and unloading. In addition, the housing has a worm groove opening adjacent the front opening which cooperates with associated structure for insuring proper positioning for mechanical unloading.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald Eugene Hunt
- 👤 William Melchior Jenkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:43
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/03; G11B23/032; G11B23/0321; G11B17/00; G11B17/02; G11B17/022; G11B17/028; G11B17/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
An apparatus for receiving and storing a number of record members, and adapted to have said record members unloaded therefrom, said apparatus comprising a housing made up of top and bottom enclosures and having: a. a first side opening of sufficient size to allow insertion of said number of record members thereinto; b. a second side opening of sufficient size to allow passage of one of said record members therethrough; c. a recess in said top enclosure communicating with said first side opening for facilitating mechanical unloading; d. a groove in the bottom of said bottom enclosure extending from adjacent said first side opening and having a ramp, said groove serving as means for positioning said apparatus for mechanical loading; and e. orientation means for insuring proper orientation for mechanical loading and unloading.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
133 words
An apparatus for receiving and storing a number of record members, and adapted to have said record members unloaded therefrom, said apparatus comprising a housing made up of top and bottom enclosures and having: a. a first side opening of sufficient size to allow insertion of said number of record members thereinto; b. a second side opening of sufficient size to allow passage of one of said record members therethrough; c. a recess in said top enclosure communicating with said first side opening for facilitating mechanical unloading; d. a groove in the bottom of said bottom enclosure extending from adjacent said first side opening and having a ramp, said groove serving as means for positioning said apparatus for mechanical loading; and e. orientation means for insuring proper orientation for mechanical loading and unloading.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising retaining means for releasably maintaining said record members therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising actuating means for initiating mechanical unloading.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
140 words
An apparatus for receiving and storing a number of record members, and adapted to have said record members unloaded therefrom, said apparatus comprising a housing having: a. a first side opening of sufficient size to allow insertion of said number of record members thereinto; b. a second side opening of sufficient size to allow passage of one of said record members therethrough; c. a surface having a first recess communicating with said first side opening for facilitating manual unloading; d. a surface having a second recess communicating with said first recess for facilitating mechanical unloading; e. orientation means for insuring proper orientation for mechanical loading and unloading; f. worm groove means adjacent said first opening for insuring proper positioning for mechanical loading; g. retaining means for releasably maintaining said record members therein; and h. actuating means for initiating mechanical unloading.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
140 words
An apparatus for receiving and storing a number of record members, and adapted to have said record members unloaded therefrom, said apparatus comprising a housing having: a. a first side opening of sufficient size to allow insertion of said number of record members thereinto; b. a second side opening of sufficient size to allow passage of one of said record members therethrough; c. a surface having a first recess communicating with said first side opening for facilitating manual unloading; d. a surface having a second recess communicating with said first recess for facilitating mechanical unloading; e. orientation means for insuring proper orientation for mechanical loading and unloading; f. worm groove means adjacent said first opening for insuring proper positioning for mechanical loading; g. retaining means for releasably maintaining said record members therein; and h. actuating means for initiating mechanical unloading.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said first and second side openings are substantially at right angles.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
An apparatus according to claim 4 further comprising means for preventing unloading of said record members from said second side opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said housing is comprised of cooperating top and bottom enclosure means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said first recess is substantially arcuate in shape.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus according to claim 8 wherein said second recess comprises an elongated slot opening in said first recess and extending from said first recess.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
An apparatus according to claim 9 wherein both said top and bottom enclosure means have a surface having a first reCess communicating with said first side opening for facilitating manual unloading.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
An apparatus according to claim 10 wherein both said top and bottom enclosure means have a second recess communicating with said first recess for facilitating mechanical unloading.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus according to claim 9 wherein an inside edge of said first recess is bevelled for facilitating manual loading.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said orientation means is comprised of an outwardly extending rib on a side of said housing opposite said second side opening.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus according to claim 3 further comprising handle means associated with a side of said housing opposite said first side opening.
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) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |