US3917067A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Carrier for cassettes
Assignee: UTEX Inc
•
Filing: 1974-04-01
•
Granted: 1975-11-04
•
Expires: 1994-04-01
Abstract
Abstract Tape cassettes are mounted upon a flat base sheet, a carrier for the cassettes, which has resilient studs outstanding from the base sheet. The studs are arranged in spaced pairs to permit each stud of a pair to fit into a reel hub opening of the cassette and to firmly and resiliently grip the reel flange therein. Thus, the cassette is held in place against the base sheet by a pair of studs and at the same time, the tape reels within it are immobilized. The base sheet may be part of a folder which is wrapped about a single cassette, or it can be a single sheet such as a looseleaf binder which can hold a number of cassettes. It may also be a portion of any other type of carrier for holding one or more cassettes in place; or even a portion of a wall whereon pairs of studs are mounted for holding cassettes.
Inventors
- 👤 Rollen E Brown
- 👤 James Girdwood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:10
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D73/00; B65D73/0007; B65D73/0014
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
In combination with a cassette of the type which is shaped as a flat, box-like container having a pair of spaced-apart reel hub openings, each hub being formed by inwardly turned, opposing hub rims and having a reel ring within the cassette at each hub with circular, inwardly projecting flange lying between the hub rims and with the inner edge of the flange forming an orifice within the hub, a cassette carrier to hold the cassette comprising: a. a flat base sheet where against the cassette is placed; and b. a generally cylindrical, resilient stud outstanding from the base sheet proportioned to extend into a reel hub opening and into and through the reel flange orifice therein to resiliently grip the reel flange therein whenever the cassette is placed against the base sheet, whereby to hold the cassette in place.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
In combination with a cassette of the type which is shaped as a flat, box-like container having a pair of spaced-apart reel hub openings, each hub being formed by inwardly turned, opposing hub rims and having a reel ring within the cassette at each hub with circular, inwardly projecting flange lying between the hub rims and with the inner edge of the flange forming an orifice within the hub, a cassette carrier to hold the cassette comprising: a. a flat base sheet where against the cassette is placed; and b. a generally cylindrical, resilient stud outstanding from the base sheet proportioned to extend into a reel hub opening and into and through the reel flange orifice therein to resiliently grip the reel flange therein whenever the cassette is placed against the base sheet, whereby to hold the cassette in place.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
In the holder defined in claim 1 wherein: the stud is formed of elastomeric material whose durometer characteristic is in the range of 40 - 90 on the Shore-A scale.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
204 words
In combination with a cassette shaped as a flat, box-like container having a pair of spaced-apart reel hub openings, each hub being formed by inwarDly-turned, opposing hub rims and having a reel ring within the cassette at each hub with a circular inwardly-projecting flange lying between the hub rims, with the inner edge of the flange forming an orifice within the hub and an inward array of spline lugs about this orifice to fit upon a splined drive shaft whenever the cassette is used, a cassette carrier to hold the cassette comprising: a. a flat base sheet whereagainst the cassette is placed when it is to be held; and b. a holding stud outstanding from the base sheet, proportioned to extend into the reel hub opening, and into and through the reel flange orifice therein when the cassette is placed against the base sheet, and with that body portion of the stud then extending through the reel flange orifice being resilient, generally cylindrical in form and having a diameter slightly greater than the diametrical spacing between the spline lugs within the flange orifice whereby the inner edges of the spline lugs grip the cylindrical wall of the stud to hold the cassette in place.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
204 words
In combination with a cassette shaped as a flat, box-like container having a pair of spaced-apart reel hub openings, each hub being formed by inwarDly-turned, opposing hub rims and having a reel ring within the cassette at each hub with a circular inwardly-projecting flange lying between the hub rims, with the inner edge of the flange forming an orifice within the hub and an inward array of spline lugs about this orifice to fit upon a splined drive shaft whenever the cassette is used, a cassette carrier to hold the cassette comprising: a. a flat base sheet whereagainst the cassette is placed when it is to be held; and b. a holding stud outstanding from the base sheet, proportioned to extend into the reel hub opening, and into and through the reel flange orifice therein when the cassette is placed against the base sheet, and with that body portion of the stud then extending through the reel flange orifice being resilient, generally cylindrical in form and having a diameter slightly greater than the diametrical spacing between the spline lugs within the flange orifice whereby the inner edges of the spline lugs grip the cylindrical wall of the stud to hold the cassette in place.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
In the holder defined in claim 3 wherein: the stud includes a disc-shaped base adapted to be secured to the base sheet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
In the holder defined in claim 3 wherein: the stud is provided with a tapered end to facilitate guiding the same into a hub and into the reel flange opening therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
In the holder defined in claim 3 wherein: the stud is hollow with the wall thickness of the same being approximately not less than 1/8 the diameter of the stud to prevent the same from collapsing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
In the holder defined in claim 3 wherein: the base sheet includes a surface of a selected synthetic resin and the stud is made of a synthetic resin of the same general type and is welded to the base sheet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the holder defined in claim 4 wherein: the surface of the base sheet is a vinyl type and the stud is formed of a vinyl type resin with the disc-shaped base being welded to the surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
In the holder defined in claim 4 wherein: the base sheet includes a hole, wherethrough the stud is extended.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
56 words
In the holder defined in claim 9 wherein: the base sheet includes a plastic surface at the side opposite the projection of the stud, the stud is of a compatible plastic material and includes a disc-shaped base which is welded to the surface of the base sheet opposite the side from which the cylindrical body projects.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
56 words
In the holder defined in claim 9 wherein: the stud includes a disc-shaped base adapted to be fitted against the surface of the base sheet opposite the side from which the cylindrical body projects, and a collar fitted about the cylindrical body and against the surface of the base sheet from which the cylindrical body projects.
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) | 1978-11-03 | 1979-05-05 | 1979-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-03 | 1983-05-05 | 1983-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-03 | 1987-05-05 | 1987-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |