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US4496118A
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Magnetic tape cassette
Assignee: Fujifilm Holdings Corp
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Filing: 1983-05-13
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Granted: 1985-01-29
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Expires: 2003-05-13
Abstract
Abstract A magnetic tape cassette having a lower half portion with a photo-sensor inserting hole. The upper half is mated with the lower half to form a cassette body. A tape supplying reel and a tape winding reel are disposed in the body. A reel retaining plate of elastic material is employed for depressing the tops of the reels. The reel retaining plate is fixedly secured to an inner surface of the upper half of the cassette body which is in alignment with said photo-sensor inserting hole.
Inventors
- 👤 Kengo Oishi
- 👤 Osamu Suzuki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:28
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/04; G11B23/08; G11B23/087
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A magnetic tape cassette comprising: upper and lower half portions joined to define a cassette body, said lower half portion having a photo-sensor insertion hole, a tape supply reel and a tape winding reel disposed in said cassette body, an elastic reel retaining plate for depressing the tops of said reels and, means for securing said retaining plate to an inner surface of said upper half portion in alignment with said photo-sensor insertion hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A magnetic tape cassette comprising: upper and lower half portions joined to define a cassette body, said lower half portion having a photo-sensor insertion hole, a tape supply reel and a tape winding reel disposed in said cassette body, an elastic reel retaining plate for depressing the tops of said reels and, means for securing said retaining plate to an inner surface of said upper half portion in alignment with said photo-sensor insertion hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The magnetic tape cassette of claim 1, wherein said means for securing comprises a pin fixed to said upper half portion, said elastic reel retaining plate having a hole engaging said pin, and said retaining plate adhered to said upper half portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The magnetic tape cassette of claim 1, wherein said upper half portion has an inner sidewall and said retaining plate abutting against said inner wall to fixedly secure it in position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The magnetic tape cassette of claim 1, wherein said insertion hole is defined by an upwardly extending wall from said lower half portion, said elastic retaining plate being fixed between the top of said extending wall and the inner surface of said upper half portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The magnetic tape cassette of claim 1, wherein each of said tape supply reel and tape winding reel has a hub associated therewith, and said elastic retaining plate has downwardly extending arms to engage hubs associated with each of said reels.
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) | 1988-01-29 | 1988-07-30 | 1989-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-29 | 1992-07-30 | 1993-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-29 | 1996-07-30 | 1997-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |