US4825059A
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Apparatus for recording and reproducing information
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1986-10-22
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Granted: 1989-04-25
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Expires: 2006-10-22
Abstract
Abstract In an apparatus for recording and reproducing information, an information recording medium is reciprocated relative to a head for effecting information recording and reproduction, under such conditions that one end of the recording medium is urged against a guide member extending in a direction of the reciprocation of the recording medium.
Inventors
- 👤 Hitoshi Kurihara
- 👤 Kenichi Suzuki
- 👤 Kazuo Minoura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:51
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B7/00; G11B7/002; G11B7/0033; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
An apparatus for recording and/or reproducing information comprising: a head for carrying out recording and/or reproduction of the information; means for reciprocating an information recording medium relative to said head; guide means for guiding the recording medium in a direction of the reciprocation of the recording medium; and urging means for obliquely urging at least a ridge of one of opposite ends of the recording medium so as to urge the recording medium against said guide means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
77 words
An apparatus for recording and/or reproducing information comprising: a head for carrying out recording and/or reproduction of the information; means for reciprocating an information recording medium relative to said head; guide means for guiding the recording medium in a direction of the reciprocation of the recording medium; and urging means for obliquely urging at least a ridge of one of opposite ends of the recording medium so as to urge the recording medium against said guide means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said urging means includes a recessed portion by which the recording medium is urged against said guide means.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
109 words
An apparatus for recording and/or reproducing information comprising: a head for carrying out recording and/or reproduction of the information; means for reciprocating an information recording medium relative to said head; first guide means for coming into contact with one of opposite ends of the recording medium extending in a direction of the reciprocation of the recording medium; second guide means for coming into contact with a plane of the recording medium near the other of said opposite ends; and urging means for obliquely urging a ridge of said the other end of the recording medium so as to urge the recording medium against said first and second guide means.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
109 words
An apparatus for recording and/or reproducing information comprising: a head for carrying out recording and/or reproduction of the information; means for reciprocating an information recording medium relative to said head; first guide means for coming into contact with one of opposite ends of the recording medium extending in a direction of the reciprocation of the recording medium; second guide means for coming into contact with a plane of the recording medium near the other of said opposite ends; and urging means for obliquely urging a ridge of said the other end of the recording medium so as to urge the recording medium against said first and second guide means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said urging means comprises at least one roller.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said urging means obliquely urges both ridges of said one of the opposite ends of the recording medium.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said guide means comes into contact with both ridges of the other of said opposite ends of the recording medium.
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) | 1992-04-24 | 1992-10-24 | 1993-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-04-24 | 1996-10-24 | 1997-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-04-24 | 2000-10-24 | 2001-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |