US4501359A
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Casing for a video tape cassette
Assignee: TDK Corp
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Filing: 1983-06-06
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Granted: 1985-02-26
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Expires: 2003-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A casing for a video tape cassette having a window on one surface, through which a note on the cassette half of the video tape cassette received in the casing can be observed, characterized in that a transparent film cover is attached to the back side of the window, said film cover being located in a plane slightly lower than the plane of the surface of the casing.
Inventors
- 👤 Keiichi Yoshizawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:28
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023; G11B23/0233
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A videotape cassette and casing combination comprising: a videotape cassette having a label on one surface thereof; a casing for said videotape cassette, said casing having a face including inner and outer surfaces and a window in said face at a position corresponding to said label when said cassette is introduced into said casing; and a transparent film cover for said window, said transparent cover being attached to said inner surface of said casing face and covering said window, said cover being formed so as to extend toward said outer surface such that said cover extends between said inner and outer surfaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A videotape cassette and casing combination comprising: a videotape cassette having a label on one surface thereof; a casing for said videotape cassette, said casing having a face including inner and outer surfaces and a window in said face at a position corresponding to said label when said cassette is introduced into said casing; and a transparent film cover for said window, said transparent cover being attached to said inner surface of said casing face and covering said window, said cover being formed so as to extend toward said outer surface such that said cover extends between said inner and outer surfaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The casing for a video tape cassette according to claim 1, wherein the transparent film cover is made of a transparent plastic sheet or a transparent film.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The casing for a video tape cassette according to claim 1, wherein the transparent film cover has an embossed portion corresponding to and fitting in the window of the casing and having a height corresponding to at most 80% of a wall thickness of the casing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The casing for a video tape cassette according to claim 3, wherein a periphery of the embossed portion is outwardly tapered.
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) | 1988-02-26 | 1988-08-27 | 1989-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-26 | 1992-08-27 | 1993-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-26 | 1996-08-27 | 1997-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |