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US4466582A
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Tape guide for magnetic tape cartridge
Assignee: TDK Corp
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Filing: 1982-09-16
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Granted: 1984-08-21
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Expires: 2002-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A tape guide for magnetic tape cartridge including a main body of the tape guide made of a synthetic resin material, the main body of the tape guide having a multitude of finely depressed and elevated continuous rectangular portions on and around the outer surface thereof, and a metal layer formed on the outer surface of the tape guide main body.
Inventors
- 👤 Haruo Shiba
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:14
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/04; G11B23/08; G11B23/087; G11B23/08707; G11B23/08757
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
A tape guide for a magnetic tape cartridge, which comprises: a main body of said tape guide made of a synthetic resin material, said tape guide main body having a multitude of finely depressed and elevated continuous rectangular portions on and around an outer surface thereof; and a metal layer formed on the outer surface of said tape guide main body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
A tape guide for a magnetic tape cartridge, which comprises: a main body of said tape guide made of a synthetic resin material, said tape guide main body having a multitude of finely depressed and elevated continuous rectangular portions on and around an outer surface thereof; and a metal layer formed on the outer surface of said tape guide main body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The tape guide as set forth in claim 1, wherein said metal layer is a thin film selected from a group consisting of chromium (Cr) and nickel (Ni).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The tape guide as set forth in claim 1, wherein said metal layer is a non-electrolytically plated layer consisting of a metal and non-meltable fine particles having a lubricating property at a predetermined ratio and in the form of a composite eutectoid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The tape guide as set forth in claim 3, wherein said metal is selected from a group consisting of nickel (Ni) and chromium (Cr).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The tape guide as set forth in claim 3, wherein said non-meltable fine particles with a lubricating property is selected from a group consisting of teflon powder and graphite powder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
The tape guide as set forth in claim 1, wherein said tape guide is in the shape of a roller or a pole, and said multitude of said depressed and elevated continuous rectangular portions are arranged in a stripe pattern on and around an outer peripheral surface of said tape guide.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
The tape guide as set forth in claim 1, wherein said tape guide is in the shape of a roller or a pole, and said multitude of said depressed and elevated continuous rectangular portions are arranged in a spiral pattern on and around an outer peripheral surface of said tape guide.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
58 words
The tape guide as set forth in claim 6 or 7, wherein a depth of each said depressed continuous rectangular portion is from 0.005 to 0.02 mm, a width of each said elevated continuous rectangular portion is from 0.01 to 0.01 mm, and said elevated portion is formed at a space interval of from 0.05 to 0.15 mm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The tape guide as set forth in claim 1, wherein said tape guide main body is made of a synthetic resin selected from a group consisting of polyacetal, polyethylene, and polyamide.
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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) | 1987-08-21 | 1988-02-20 | 1988-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-21 | 1992-02-20 | 1992-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-21 | 1996-02-20 | 1996-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |