US4371131A
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Magnetic tape cassette
Assignee: TDK Corp
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Filing: 1980-11-26
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Granted: 1983-02-01
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Expires: 2000-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A magnetic tape cassette having one or more guide pole which is forcibly inserted at each end into each axial hole formed in a casing comprises an air releasing portion for releasing air during the forcible insertion of said guide pole in said axial hole.
Inventors
- 👤 Masatohsi Okamura
- 👤 Kimio Tanaka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:36
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/04; G11B23/08; G11B23/087; G11B23/08707; G11B23/08757; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S29/00; Y10S29/028; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53313; Y10T29/53383; Y10T29/53396
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A magnetic tape cassette comprising: a cassette casing defining at least one internal boss, each said boss having a recess defining recess walls; a tape guide pole forcibly insertable into each said recess; and means for releasing air during the forcible insertion of each said pole in each said recess, said means for releasing including a circular cross section for at least the portion of each said pole which is insertable in said recess, and a polygonal cross section for at least a portion of said walls of each said recess, wherein the flat surfaces of said walls of each said polygonally shaped recess forcibly grip each said pole and the intersections of said flat surfaces permit air to escape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A magnetic tape cassette comprising: a cassette casing defining at least one internal boss, each said boss having a recess defining recess walls; a tape guide pole forcibly insertable into each said recess; and means for releasing air during the forcible insertion of each said pole in each said recess, said means for releasing including a circular cross section for at least the portion of each said pole which is insertable in said recess, and a polygonal cross section for at least a portion of said walls of each said recess, wherein the flat surfaces of said walls of each said polygonally shaped recess forcibly grip each said pole and the intersections of said flat surfaces permit air to escape.
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) | 1986-01-31 | 1986-08-02 | 1987-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-31 | 1990-08-02 | 1991-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-31 | 1994-08-02 | 1995-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |