US3155359A
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Mounting bracket for magnetic heads
Assignee: NORTRONICS CO
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Filing: 1964-01-13
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Granted: 1964-11-03
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Expires: 1984-01-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Hogan
- 👤 Zeman Frank
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:16
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B5/00; G11B5/127; G11B5/17; G11B15/00; G11B15/60; G11B15/602; G11B5/48; G11B5/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A BRACKET FOR MOUNTING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSDUCER HEAD ON A TAPE HANDLING MACHINE RELATIVE TO A PATH OF TAPE TRAVEL, SAID BRACKET COMPRISING: (A) A PLATE MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO SAID MACHINE ON ONE SIDE OF SAID TAPE PATH, (B) A BASE MEMBER ADAPTED TO CARRY SAID TRANSDUCER HEAD AND HAVING A REAR PORTION AND A FRONT PORTION, (C) ADJUSTMENT MEANS SECURING THE REAR PORTION OF SAID BASE MEMBER TO SAID PLATE MEMBER IN A GENERAL POSITION WITH THE FRONT THEREOF EXTENDING GENERALLY TOWARD SAID TAPE PATH, SAID ADJUSTMENT MEANS PROVIDING AN ADJUSTMENT FOR THE POSITION OF SAID TRANSDUCER HEAD BY ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF THE BASE MEMBER RELATIVE TO THE PLATE MEMBER, SAID MEANS COMPRISING: (1) A PAIR OF RETENTION ELEMENTS SLIDABLY EXTENDING THROUGH SPACED APERTURES IN SAID BASE MEMBER AND SECURED TO SAID PLATE MEMBER, ONE OF SAID RETENTION ELEMENTS RESTRICTING MOVEMENT OF SAID BASE MEMVER IN A DIRECTION AWAY FROM SAID PLATE MEMBER, AND THE OTHER OF SAID RETENTION ELEMENTS INCLUDING YIELDING MEANS BIASING SAID BASE MEMBER IN A DIRECTION TOWARD SAID PLATE MEMBER, (2) A PAIR OF SPACED ADJUSTMENT SCREWS THREADED INTO SPACED APERTURES IN SAID BASE MEMBER AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A BRACKET FOR MOUNTING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSDUCER HEAD ON A TAPE HANDLING MACHINE RELATIVE TO A PATH OF TAPE TRAVEL, SAID BRACKET COMPRISING: (A) A PLATE MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO SAID MACHINE ON ONE SIDE OF SAID TAPE PATH, (B) A BASE MEMBER ADAPTED TO CARRY SAID TRANSDUCER HEAD AND HAVING A REAR PORTION AND A FRONT PORTION, (C) ADJUSTMENT MEANS SECURING THE REAR PORTION OF SAID BASE MEMBER TO SAID PLATE MEMBER IN A GENERAL POSITION WITH THE FRONT THEREOF EXTENDING GENERALLY TOWARD SAID TAPE PATH, SAID ADJUSTMENT MEANS PROVIDING AN ADJUSTMENT FOR THE POSITION OF SAID TRANSDUCER HEAD BY ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF THE BASE MEMBER RELATIVE TO THE PLATE MEMBER, SAID MEANS COMPRISING: (1) A PAIR OF RETENTION ELEMENTS SLIDABLY EXTENDING THROUGH SPACED APERTURES IN SAID BASE MEMBER AND SECURED TO SAID PLATE MEMBER, ONE OF SAID RETENTION ELEMENTS RESTRICTING MOVEMENT OF SAID BASE MEMVER IN A DIRECTION AWAY FROM SAID PLATE MEMBER, AND THE OTHER OF SAID RETENTION ELEMENTS INCLUDING YIELDING MEANS BIASING SAID BASE MEMBER IN A DIRECTION TOWARD SAID PLATE MEMBER, (2) A PAIR OF SPACED ADJUSTMENT SCREWS THREADED INTO SPACED APERTURES IN SAID BASE MEMBER AND
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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) | 1967-11-03 | 1968-05-04 | 1968-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-03 | 1972-05-04 | 1972-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-03 | 1976-05-04 | 1976-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |