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US3866827A
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Magnetic card apparatus
Assignee: Tokushu Seiko Co Ltd
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Filing: 1973-02-16
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Granted: 1975-02-18
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Expires: 1993-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A magnetic card apparatus which is provided with a magnetic card insertion slit and a magnetic head moved in ganged relation to a magnetic card inserted from the magnetic card insertion slit and which is adapted so that the magnetic head is returned by spring force to its initial position while scanning the magnetic card.
Inventors
- 👤 Atsushi Obata
- 👤 Mamoru Namikawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:04
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/08; G06K13/0868; G06K13/0875; G06K7/00; G06K7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
280 words
Apparatus for reading data recorded on a surface of an information bearing medium, said apparatus comprising: means including first and second guide rods having opposing grooves formed therein and defining a guide path between a first entrance position and a second position for receiving an information bearing medium to be directed along said guide path, a first assembly movable along said first and second guide rods in response to the insertion of the information bearing medium, first spring means for urging said first assembly against movement from the first to the second position, a read head assembly and third and fourth guide rods for receiving said read head assembly for movement along said third and fourth guide rods and adjacent said guide path, release means including a detent arm pivotally mounted upon said first assembly for engaging said read head assembly, whereby upon insertion of the information bearing medium, said first assembly and said read head assembly are moved toward said second position, second spring means for biasing said read head assembly toward said first position, said release means being responsive to disposition of said read head assembly at said second position for releasing said read head assembly to permit said second spring means to move said read head assembly toward said first position, and said read head assembly further including a read head support member, carrying a read head thereon, pivotally mounted upon said read head assembly and biased to direct said read head toward said guide path, whereby said read head scans the surface of the information bearing medium during movement by said second spring means of said read head assembly from said second to said first position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
280 words
Apparatus for reading data recorded on a surface of an information bearing medium, said apparatus comprising: means including first and second guide rods having opposing grooves formed therein and defining a guide path between a first entrance position and a second position for receiving an information bearing medium to be directed along said guide path, a first assembly movable along said first and second guide rods in response to the insertion of the information bearing medium, first spring means for urging said first assembly against movement from the first to the second position, a read head assembly and third and fourth guide rods for receiving said read head assembly for movement along said third and fourth guide rods and adjacent said guide path, release means including a detent arm pivotally mounted upon said first assembly for engaging said read head assembly, whereby upon insertion of the information bearing medium, said first assembly and said read head assembly are moved toward said second position, second spring means for biasing said read head assembly toward said first position, said release means being responsive to disposition of said read head assembly at said second position for releasing said read head assembly to permit said second spring means to move said read head assembly toward said first position, and said read head assembly further including a read head support member, carrying a read head thereon, pivotally mounted upon said read head assembly and biased to direct said read head toward said guide path, whereby said read head scans the surface of the information bearing medium during movement by said second spring means of said read head assembly from said second to said first position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
78 words
Apparatus for reading data as claimed in claim 1, wherein there is included third spring means for urging said head support member toward said guide path, and a cam surface fixedly disposed with respect to said guide surface for engaging said head support member as it is disposed toward said first position to move said read head from said guide path, whereby the information bearing medium may be directed into said guide path free of said read head.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
Apparatus for reading data as claimed in claim 1, wherein said release means includes trigger means fixedly disposed with respect to said guide path to engage said detent arm when said second assembly is disposed at said second position to thereby release said detent arm for movement from a first position wherein said detent arm engages said read head assembly to a second position wherein said detent arm is free of said read head assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
Apparatus for reading data as claimed in claim 1, whrein the information bearing medium is magnetically encoded in accordance with the stored data, and said read head is responsive to the magnetic encoding to provide a corresponding output signal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus for reading data as claimed in claim 1, wherein the information bearing medium is optically encoded in accordance with the stored data, and said read head is responsive to radiation modulated by the information bearing medium to provide a corresponding output signal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
253 words
Apparatus for reading data recorded on a surface of an information bearing medium, said apparatus comprising: means for receiving and directing an information bearing medium in a guide path between a first entrance position and a second position, said means including first and second guide rods having opposing grooves formed therein and defining said guide path, means defining an entrance opening to said guide path, a door movable from a first position blocking said entrance opening to a second position permitting insertion of an information bearing medium into said guide path, spring means for biasing said door to its first position, and said door having an edge portion comprising a cam surface for engagement by an information bearing medium to dispose said door toward its second position, a read head assembly including a read head disposable adjacent said guide path for providing output signals in accordance with the data recorded on the information bearing medium received in said guide path, said read head assembly being responsive to the movement of the information bearing medium from the first to the second position to move said read head toward said second position, second spring means for biasing said read head assembly toward said first position thereof, and release means responsive to the disposition of said read head assembly at said second position for releasing said read head assembly to permit said spring means to move said read head assembly toward said first position, whereby said read head scans the surface of the information bearing medium.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
253 words
Apparatus for reading data recorded on a surface of an information bearing medium, said apparatus comprising: means for receiving and directing an information bearing medium in a guide path between a first entrance position and a second position, said means including first and second guide rods having opposing grooves formed therein and defining said guide path, means defining an entrance opening to said guide path, a door movable from a first position blocking said entrance opening to a second position permitting insertion of an information bearing medium into said guide path, spring means for biasing said door to its first position, and said door having an edge portion comprising a cam surface for engagement by an information bearing medium to dispose said door toward its second position, a read head assembly including a read head disposable adjacent said guide path for providing output signals in accordance with the data recorded on the information bearing medium received in said guide path, said read head assembly being responsive to the movement of the information bearing medium from the first to the second position to move said read head toward said second position, second spring means for biasing said read head assembly toward said first position thereof, and release means responsive to the disposition of said read head assembly at said second position for releasing said read head assembly to permit said spring means to move said read head assembly toward said first position, whereby said read head scans the surface of the information bearing medium.
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) | 1978-02-17 | 1978-08-19 | 1979-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-08-19 | 1983-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-17 | 1986-08-19 | 1987-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |