US3941391A
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Record disk loading system
Assignee: Panasonic Holdings Corp
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Filing: 1974-10-29
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Granted: 1976-03-02
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Expires: 1994-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A recording-reproducing system comprising a flexible jacket containing a record disk, a turn table rotating said record disk, an engaging means engaged to one end of said record disk in said jacket, a stopping means for restricting only the movement of said record disk, and a thrust means for transferring said jacket, whereby said record disk can be taken out of said jacket within the reproducing system.
Inventors
- 👤 Shoji Ohmiya
- 👤 Toshio Yoshimatsu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:52
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B17/00; G11B17/02; G11B17/04; G11B17/041; G11B17/049
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A system for loading a record disk contained within a flexible jacket into a recording and reproducing apparatus including a turn table for rotating said disk, said system comprising stopping means secured to said apparatus adjacent said turn table, said stopping means engaging said record disk and restricting only the movement of said record disk contained within said flexible jacket when said disk and flexible jacket are loaded on said turn table, and thrust means secured to said apparatus adjacent said turn table for transferring said flexible jacket to an interim position under said turn table, said jacket being bent in said interim position and while being transferred thereto.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
109 words
A system for loading a record disk contained within a flexible jacket into a recording and reproducing apparatus including a turn table for rotating said disk, said system comprising stopping means secured to said apparatus adjacent said turn table, said stopping means engaging said record disk and restricting only the movement of said record disk contained within said flexible jacket when said disk and flexible jacket are loaded on said turn table, and thrust means secured to said apparatus adjacent said turn table for transferring said flexible jacket to an interim position under said turn table, said jacket being bent in said interim position and while being transferred thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A system according to claim 1, in which said stopping means for stopping said record disk engages with a protrusion provided in the periphery of said record disk.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A system according to claim 1 in which said stopping means holds the peripheral portion of said record disk, both sides of said peripheral portion being exposed by cut portions of said jacket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A system according to claim 1 wherein said turn table is provided with a center pin and wherein said center pin comprises said stopping means.
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) | 1979-03-02 | 1979-09-01 | 1980-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-02 | 1983-09-01 | 1984-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-02 | 1987-09-01 | 1988-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |