US4782546A
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Tape repair apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-06-08
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Granted: 1988-11-08
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Expires: 2007-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A tape repair device for reviewing and repairing audio and video cassettes having a housing with a tray for receiving cassettes and drive means for advancing or rewinding the tape within the cassette. A roller serves as a tape extractor and engages the tape and is actuable to move the tape to an extracted position away from the cassette convenient for effecting repairs. The unit may also include a tape splicer bar and auxiliary cleaning roller which engages the tape.
Inventors
- 👤 Leroy George
- 👤 Wiley H. Voyles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:10
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/113; G11B23/20; G11B23/50; G11B23/502
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
An apparatus for repair of audio and video tapes of the type contained within a cartridge having spaced-apart reels for winding the tape in a forward or reverse direction, said apparatus comprising: (a) a housing defining a compartment for securing said tape cartridge; (b) drive means engaging said reels for selectively driving said tape in a forward or reverse direction; (c) tape extractor means including at least a pair of spaced-apart roller means having a first position engageable with said tape when said cartridge is in said compartment; and (d) actuator means for selectively moving said tape extractor means to a second position maintaining at least a segment of said tape extending between said rollers spaced away from said cartridge in a position convenient for repair and review of the tape.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
131 words
An apparatus for repair of audio and video tapes of the type contained within a cartridge having spaced-apart reels for winding the tape in a forward or reverse direction, said apparatus comprising: (a) a housing defining a compartment for securing said tape cartridge; (b) drive means engaging said reels for selectively driving said tape in a forward or reverse direction; (c) tape extractor means including at least a pair of spaced-apart roller means having a first position engageable with said tape when said cartridge is in said compartment; and (d) actuator means for selectively moving said tape extractor means to a second position maintaining at least a segment of said tape extending between said rollers spaced away from said cartridge in a position convenient for repair and review of the tape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said tape is a video tape and said cartridge includes a door having a latched and unlatched position and wherein said compartment includes unlatching means for moving said door to an unlatched position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further including a splicer bar located adjacent said rollers in said second position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further including tape cleaning means having a cleaning surface engageable with said tape in said extended position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1991-11-08 | 1992-05-09 | 1992-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-08 | 1996-05-09 | 1996-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-08 | 2000-05-09 | 2000-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |