US4786983A
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System for recording one's own voice on tapes already recorded with musical accompaniments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-05-17
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Granted: 1988-11-22
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Expires: 2002-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A system of recording and playing cassettes consisting of a double-track tape, one track on which the musical accompaniment has been recorded being unerasable and the other clean so that the user can record his own voice on it accompanied by the recorded music.
Inventors
- 👤 Berardo Massari
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:51
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B5/00; G09B5/04; G11; G11B; G11B27/00; G11B27/002; G11B27/02; G11B27/022; G11B27/029; G11B2220/00; G11B2220/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
System enabling a user to record on commercial cassette tapes his voice accompanied by music, particularly music accompanying the voice of a well-known professional singer, already recorded by the manufacturer, comprising: recording means which enables the manufacturer to produce cassettes with dual-track tapes, so that the first track is recorded by the manufacture with musical accompaniments of songs, and the second track is left blank thereby allowing the user to repeatedly record his own voice singing along with the musical accompaniment recorded on the first track; and reproducing/recording equipment for the dual-track cassette tapes which enables the user to play back the musical accompaniment of the first track and simultaneously record his voice on only the second track; and wherein said reproducing/recording equipment includes an arrangement receiving two cassettes, said arrangement including one recess for holding an ordinary commercial complete one track cassette recorded with the musical accompaniment and the professional singer's voice, and another recess for holding the dual-track cassette tape on which only the accompaniment is recorded, said arrangement thereby making it possible to hear simultaneously the original rendering and the user's voice on the second track so that an immediate comparison can be made between the two renderings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
System enabling a user to record on commercial cassette tapes his voice accompanied by music, particularly music accompanying the voice of a well-known professional singer, already recorded by the manufacturer, comprising: recording means which enables the manufacturer to produce cassettes with dual-track tapes, so that the first track is recorded by the manufacture with musical accompaniments of songs, and the second track is left blank thereby allowing the user to repeatedly record his own voice singing along with the musical accompaniment recorded on the first track; and reproducing/recording equipment for the dual-track cassette tapes which enables the user to play back the musical accompaniment of the first track and simultaneously record his voice on only the second track; and wherein said reproducing/recording equipment includes an arrangement receiving two cassettes, said arrangement including one recess for holding an ordinary commercial complete one track cassette recorded with the musical accompaniment and the professional singer's voice, and another recess for holding the dual-track cassette tape on which only the accompaniment is recorded, said arrangement thereby making it possible to hear simultaneously the original rendering and the user's voice on the second track so that an immediate comparison can be made between the two renderings.
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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) | 1991-11-22 | 1992-05-23 | 1992-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-22 | 1996-05-23 | 1996-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-22 | 2000-05-23 | 2000-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |