US3872502A
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Simultaneous card and cassette recorder system
Assignee: Tapecon Inc
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Filing: 1973-05-24
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1993-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A cassette tape recorder has a card adapter superposed over the cassette, and the recorder capstan extends through the cassette and into the adapter for powering a drive that moves the card through the adapter. A magnetic head in the adapter tracks a path on the card and is connected to the recorder circuitry for simultaneous operation of the cassette and the card.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert F Wild
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:09
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B25/00; G11B25/04; G11B15/00; G11B15/02; G11B15/675; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/04; G11B23/049; G11B23/08; G11B23/087; G11B23/08707; G11B23/08714
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A simultaneous card and cassette recorder system comprising: a. a tape recorder for said cassette, said recorder having a capstan for a tape drive for said cassette, a magnetic head for tracking said tape in said cassette, switches and amplifier circuitry; b. an adapter for said card, said adapter being configured to be superposed over the region normally occupied by said cassette in said recorder so that said cassette and said adapter can both be operably placed on said recorder simultaneously; c. said capstan extending through said cassette region and into the region of said adapter superposed over said cassette region; d. means driven by said capstan in said adapter for moving said card through said adapter; e. a magnetic head in said adapter for tracking a path on said card; and f. said switches being arranged for connecting said magnetic head of said recorder and said magnetic head of said adapter selectively with said amplifier circuitry for recording or playing said card or said cassette, or simultaneously recording or playing both said card and said cassette.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A simultaneous card and cassette recorder system comprising: a. a tape recorder for said cassette, said recorder having a capstan for a tape drive for said cassette, a magnetic head for tracking said tape in said cassette, switches and amplifier circuitry; b. an adapter for said card, said adapter being configured to be superposed over the region normally occupied by said cassette in said recorder so that said cassette and said adapter can both be operably placed on said recorder simultaneously; c. said capstan extending through said cassette region and into the region of said adapter superposed over said cassette region; d. means driven by said capstan in said adapter for moving said card through said adapter; e. a magnetic head in said adapter for tracking a path on said card; and f. said switches being arranged for connecting said magnetic head of said recorder and said magnetic head of said adapter selectively with said amplifier circuitry for recording or playing said card or said cassette, or simultaneously recording or playing both said card and said cassette.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said means for moving said card includes a pulley, means for connecting said pulley to said capstan, and a wheel driven by said pulley and engaging said card for moving said card through said recorder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said switches are arranged for connecting said magnetic head of said recorder and said magnetic head of said adapter selectively with said amplifier circuitry for playing said card or said cassette while simultaneously and respectively recording on said cassette or said card.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The system of claim 3 wherein said switches are arranged for connecting said magnetic head of said recorder with said magnetic head of said adapter selectively with said amplifier circuitry for playing said card or said cassette silently while simultaneously and respectively recording on said cassette or said card.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said recorder has a pinch roll for said tape in said cassette, and including means for holding said pinch roll away from said cassette tape and means for operating said capstan while said pinch roll is held away from said cassette tape.
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) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |