US3370804A
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Tape transport apparatus
Assignee: American Videonetics Corp
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Filing: 1966-06-08
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Granted: 1968-02-27
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Expires: 1986-06-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F Peyton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:13
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/26; G11B15/28; G11B15/295
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A TAPE TRANSPORT OF THE TYPE ADAPTED TO SUPPORT A LENGTH OF PLIABLE RECORDING TAPE WRAPPED TO FORM SUPPLY AND TAKE-UP ROLLS, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING EACH OF SAID ROLLS FOR ROTATION, A DRIVE CAPSTAN, MOTIVE MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID CAPSTAN, A RESILIENT PERIPHERAL SURFACE AROUND THE CAPSTAN, MEANS SERVING TO URGE THE SUPPLY AND TAKE-UP ROLLS INTO EDGE DRIVING CONTACT RELATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID PERIPHERY TO RESPECTIVELY PROVIDE COMPRESSIVE FORCES THEREBETWEEN, AND MEANS DEVELOPING FRICTIONAL RESISTANCE ACTING TO MODIFY SAID URGING TO DEVELOP A RELATIVELY GREATER COMPRESSIVE FORCE APPLIED BETWEEN SAID TAKE-UP ROLL AND SAID CAPSTAN PERIPHERY THAN BETWEEN SAID SUPPLY ROLL AND SAID PERIPHERY.
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) | 1971-02-26 | 1971-08-28 | 1972-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-26 | 1975-08-28 | 1976-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-26 | 1979-08-28 | 1980-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |