US4422599A
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Magnetic tape cassette
Assignee: TDK Corp
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Filing: 1981-11-19
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Granted: 1983-12-27
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Expires: 2001-11-19
Abstract
Abstract A magnetic tape cassette has a guard panel pivotally supported in the front of the upper half casing to be opened and closed in which a guide groove is formed near a hole for receiving a pin of the guard panel to guide the pin into the hole.
Inventors
- 👤 Masatoshi Okamura
- 👤 Haruo Shiba
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:28
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/04; G11B23/08; G11B23/087; G11B23/08707; G11B23/08735
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A magnetic tape cassette comprising: an upper half casing having first and second sides and a front defining a tape travel path; a hole in each of said sides; a guard panel having two ends, each of said ends including a pin; a guide groove in each of said sides, each said guide groove defining an area including one of said holes and extending toward said front, the width of each said groove increasing toward said front, wherein each said guide groove includes a chamfered edge, whereby each of said pins is guided into one of said holes so that said guard panel is pivotally supported on said half casing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A magnetic tape cassette comprising: an upper half casing having first and second sides and a front defining a tape travel path; a hole in each of said sides; a guard panel having two ends, each of said ends including a pin; a guide groove in each of said sides, each said guide groove defining an area including one of said holes and extending toward said front, the width of each said groove increasing toward said front, wherein each said guide groove includes a chamfered edge, whereby each of said pins is guided into one of said holes so that said guard panel is pivotally supported on said half casing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A magnetic tape cassette according to claim 1 wherein each said guide groove is formed in a flat surface on one of said sides so as to guide said pin to said hole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A magnetic tape cassette according to claim 1 wherein each said guide groove extends from said hole to said front of said upper half casing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4235395A
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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) | 1986-12-26 | 1987-06-27 | 1987-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-12-26 | 1991-06-27 | 1991-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-12-26 | 1995-06-27 | 1995-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |