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US4485990A
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Recording tape cassette
Assignee: Hitachi Ltd
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Filing: 1983-03-09
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Granted: 1984-12-04
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Expires: 2003-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A recording tape cartridge which comprises a cartridge case and a lid member, having a front plate, rotatably mounted on the cartridge case so as to be rotatable between a closed position and an opened position. An opening is defined in the bottom portion of the front plate of the lid member for receiving a standard pin of a recording device and butting means projecting from the front end of the bottom wall of the cartridge case to protrude into the opening of the lid member up to a position substantially corresponding to one half the thickness of the front plate when the lid member is in the closed position.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenji Ogiro
- 👤 Shinichi Gotoh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:20
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
149 words
A recording tape cartridge which comprises: a cartridge case having a front wall, side walls and top and bottom walls for defining a chamber for accommodating a recording tape wound around a tape reel means; a lid member, having a front plate, rotatably mounted on said cartridge case to be rotated between a closed position and an opened position; an opening defined in a bottom portion of said front plate of said lid member for receiving a standard member of a recording device for locating said cartridge case in said recording device; and butting means projecting from a front edge of said bottom wall to protrude into the opening of said lid member up to a position substantially corresponding to one half the thickness of said front plate when said lid member is in the closed position, said butting means having a generally flat surface in its front end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A recording tape cartridge which comprises: a cartridge case having a front wall, side walls and top and bottom walls for defining a chamber for accommodating a recording tape wound around a tape reel means; a lid member, having a front plate, rotatably mounted on said cartridge case to be rotated between a closed position and an opened position; an opening defined in a bottom portion of said front plate of said lid member for receiving a standard member of a recording device for locating said cartridge case in said recording device; and butting means projecting from a front edge of said bottom wall to protrude into the opening of said lid member up to a position substantially corresponding to one half the thickness of said front plate when said lid member is in the closed position, said butting means having a generally flat surface in its front end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The recording tape cartridge according to claim 1, wherein said butting means comprises a pair of projections which protrude from said front edge of said bottom wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The recording tape cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the shape of said butting means is generally an elongated rectangular shape in front view.
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) | 1987-12-04 | 1988-06-04 | 1988-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-12-04 | 1992-06-04 | 1992-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-12-04 | 1996-06-04 | 1996-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |