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Tape end joining apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-04-02
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Granted: 1981-08-25
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Expires: 1999-04-02
Abstract
Abstract The invention is concerned with an improved construction of apparatus for adhesively joining together each end of thin and pliable tapes such as magnetic tapes usable for tape recorders and computers.
Inventors
- 👤 Eizo Mori
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:05
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B27/00; G11B27/02; G11B27/06; B; B29; B29C; B29C65/00; B29C65/48; B29C65/50; B29C65/5042; B29C65/78; B29C65/7802; B29C65/7841; B29C65/7847; B29C66/00; B29C66/01; B29C66/05; B29C66/10; B29C66/11; B29C66/114; B29C66/1142; B29C66/40; B29C66/41; B29C66/43; B29C66/80; B29C66/82; B29C66/822; B29C66/8221; B29C66/826; B29C66/8266; B29C66/82661; B29C66/83; B29C66/832; B29C66/8324; G11B23/00; G11B23/20; B29C65/5092
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A tape end joining apparatus comprising a casing having an inlet chamber that is internally provided with pneumatically attracting means and has an upper surface area engraved with a tape guide groove having at least a part thereof forming a light permeable tape joining portion bored with a plurality of vents to said inlet chamber, and a source of light below said tape joining portion, an air pressure detector arranged to detect a lowering of air pressure in said inlet chamber, and a switch, responsive to said air pressure detector, for lighting said source of light when tape ends in said groove cover said vents.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A tape end joining apparatus comprising a casing having an inlet chamber that is internally provided with pneumatically attracting means and has an upper surface area engraved with a tape guide groove having at least a part thereof forming a light permeable tape joining portion bored with a plurality of vents to said inlet chamber, and a source of light below said tape joining portion, an air pressure detector arranged to detect a lowering of air pressure in said inlet chamber, and a switch, responsive to said air pressure detector, for lighting said source of light when tape ends in said groove cover said vents.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A tape end joining apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein a port is provided in communication with said inlet chamber, said air pressure detector comprising a flexible diaphragm covering said port.
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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) | 1984-08-24 | 1985-02-23 | 1985-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-24 | 1989-02-23 | 1989-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-24 | 1993-02-23 | 1993-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |