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US3885670A
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Storage cell assembly
Assignee: COUSINO CORP
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Filing: 1973-11-09
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Granted: 1975-05-27
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Expires: 1993-11-09
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure relates to a storage cell assembly for magnetic tape cartridges. Modular storage cells are joined into a storage cell assembly that can accommodate a plurality of cartridges in either a linear or circular array. The storage cell assembly provides rapid retrieval of audio signals, such as recorded music, computer data and announcements. Each storage cell case is three-sided, having a panel and integral opposed sidewalls. A flexible release finger extends downwardly from one sidewall to the level of the other sidewall. An end cover panel is positioned adjacent the last one of the individual storage cells and aligned retaining flanges on the sidewalls and the edges of the end cover panel define guide recesses. Retainer members are positioned in the guide recesses to hold the components in an assembled relationship. In one embodiment, a locking member is positioned adjacent the retainer member and cemented therewith to provide a unitary storage cell assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard A Cousino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:58
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A cartridge storage cell assembly for use in a tape player apparatus comprising, in combination, a plurality of storage cases positioned in a side-by-side relationship, each of said storage cases including a panel, said panel having a top loading recess defined adjacent its upper end and a bottom loading recess defined adjacent its lower end, first and second sidewalls integrally attached to said panel, said first sidewall being substantially longer than said second sidewall, a flexible release finger extending downwardly from said second sidewall, an end cover panel positioned adjacent the last one of said plurality of storage cases, and means on said first and second sidewalls and said end cover panel for retaining said plurality of storage cases and said end cover panel in assembled relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A cartridge storage cell assembly for use in a tape player apparatus comprising, in combination, a plurality of storage cases positioned in a side-by-side relationship, each of said storage cases including a panel, said panel having a top loading recess defined adjacent its upper end and a bottom loading recess defined adjacent its lower end, first and second sidewalls integrally attached to said panel, said first sidewall being substantially longer than said second sidewall, a flexible release finger extending downwardly from said second sidewall, an end cover panel positioned adjacent the last one of said plurality of storage cases, and means on said first and second sidewalls and said end cover panel for retaining said plurality of storage cases and said end cover panel in assembled relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
117 words
A cartridge storage cell assembly for use in a tape player apparatus comprising, in combination, a plurality of storage cases positioned in a side-by-side relationship, each of said storage cases including a panel said panel having a top loading recess defined adjacent its upper end and a bottom loading recess defined adjacent its lower end, first and second sidewalls integrally attached to said panel, said first sidewall being substantially longer than said second sidewall, an end cover panel positioned adjacent the last one of said plurality of storage cases, and means on said first and second sidewalls and said end cover panel for retaining said plurality of storage cases and said end cover panel in assembled relationship.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
117 words
A cartridge storage cell assembly for use in a tape player apparatus comprising, in combination, a plurality of storage cases positioned in a side-by-side relationship, each of said storage cases including a panel said panel having a top loading recess defined adjacent its upper end and a bottom loading recess defined adjacent its lower end, first and second sidewalls integrally attached to said panel, said first sidewall being substantially longer than said second sidewall, an end cover panel positioned adjacent the last one of said plurality of storage cases, and means on said first and second sidewalls and said end cover panel for retaining said plurality of storage cases and said end cover panel in assembled relationship.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-05-26 | 1978-11-25 | 1979-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-26 | 1982-11-25 | 1983-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-26 | 1986-11-25 | 1987-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |