US4855856A
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Cleaning device for vhs video casette players
Assignee: NIPPON SEIKI HOSEKI KOGYO KK
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Filing: 1987-05-11
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Granted: 1989-08-08
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Expires: 2007-05-11
Abstract
Abstract A cleaning device for a VHS video cassette player, the cleaning device comprising a case; a first reel and a second reel provided in the case, one of the reels being for supplying a cleaning tape and the other being for receiving the same; wherein the case includes an outlet for supplying the cleaning tape therethrough, and an inlet for receiving it therethrough; a pair of pockets provided between the outlet and inlet; and a regulator means for reducing the area of contact of the cleaning tape with the surface of the head, the regulator means being located between the two pockets.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenzo Matsuoka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:49
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B5/00; G11B5/41; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/04; G11B23/049
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A cleaning device for a VHS video cassette player, the cleaning device comprising a case including: first and second reels for supplying and receiving a cleaning tape; an outlet for supplying the cleaning tape therethrough, and an inlet for receiving it therethrough; and a regulator means adapted to reduce the area of contact of the cleaning tape with a surface of a head of the player, wherein the regulator means comprises a pair of tape guide semi-ring members detachably connected to the case at locations spaced from one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A cleaning device for a VHS video cassette player, the cleaning device comprising a case including: first and second reels for supplying and receiving a cleaning tape; an outlet for supplying the cleaning tape therethrough, and an inlet for receiving it therethrough; and a regulator means adapted to reduce the area of contact of the cleaning tape with a surface of a head of the player, wherein the regulator means comprises a pair of tape guide semi-ring members detachably connected to the case at locations spaced from one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein the tape guide semi-ring members each have a flat back portion, legs, and jaws adapted to accommodate insertion of the cleaning tape between the flat back portions and the case.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A cleaning device according to claim 2, wherein the legs are insertable into apertures produced in the case and are secured thereat by the jaws.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A cleaning device according to claim 3, wherein the semi-ring members are secured to the case to accommodate tape contact at the cleaning head at the same angle as the angle of decline of the head.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A cleaning device according to claim 3, wherein the case further includes a pair of pockets provided between the outlet and inlet for accommodating loading of the cleaning tape.
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) | 1992-08-07 | 1993-02-06 | 1993-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-07 | 1997-02-06 | 1997-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-07 | 2001-02-06 | 2001-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |