US3896929A
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Molded case for cassettes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-14
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Granted: 1975-07-29
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Expires: 1993-02-14
Abstract
Abstract A molded case for cassettes includes an outside wall and a parallel, separate inside wall. The inside wall includes a number of slots into which cassette brackets may slide. The reels of a tape cassette engage studs extending from the brackets to tighten the brackets in the slots. The studs also prevent the reels of the cassette from unwinding.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas C Mills
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:04
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A container for tape cassettes comprising, in combination: a first wall of flexible material, at least one slot in said wall with a wide end portion connected to a relatively narrow intermediate portion; a second wall opposed to and spaced from the first wall and the slot; and a separate cassette mounting bracket in said slot, said bracket including an elongated member with a bottom surface, said elongated member having a width intermediate the width of said wide end portion and said intermediate portion of said slot, said elongated member being inserted in said slot through said wide portion for maintenance between said walls by the intermediate portion of said slot, said elongated member having a length less than the length of the slot, said bracket also including a cassette reel engaging stud projecting outwardly from said elongated member and extending from said slot for engagement with a tape reel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A container for tape cassettes comprising, in combination: a first wall of flexible material, at least one slot in said wall with a wide end portion connected to a relatively narrow intermediate portion; a second wall opposed to and spaced from the first wall and the slot; and a separate cassette mounting bracket in said slot, said bracket including an elongated member with a bottom surface, said elongated member having a width intermediate the width of said wide end portion and said intermediate portion of said slot, said elongated member being inserted in said slot through said wide portion for maintenance between said walls by the intermediate portion of said slot, said elongated member having a length less than the length of the slot, said bracket also including a cassette reel engaging stud projecting outwardly from said elongated member and extending from said slot for engagement with a tape reel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The improved container of claim 1 wherein the opposite ends of said slot are wide end portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The improved container of claim 1 including a plurality of slots and cooperating brackets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The improved container of claim 1 wherein said elongated member includes a top planar section having a width substantially equal to the width of the intermediate portion of the slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The improved container of claim 1 including first and second spaced reel engaging studs on said elongated member for simultaneously engaging spaced reels of a cassette.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The improved container of claim 1 wherein the length of said elongated member is substantially equal to the length of said slot and wherein the ends of the slot are stops for sliding movement of the bracket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The improved container of claim 1 wherein said stud includes a tapered, circumferential flange portion for engaging said reel and tensioning said bracket in the slot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The improved container of claim 1 wherein said first wall is the inside wall of a blow molded, double wall shell and said second wall is the outside wall of said shell.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The improved container of claim 1 wherein said stud includes a flange portion for insertion through the hub of a cassette reel, said flange portion frictionally engaging said hub to prevent rotation thereof.
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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) | 1978-07-28 | 1979-01-27 | 1979-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-28 | 1983-01-27 | 1983-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-28 | 1987-01-27 | 1987-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |