US3753834A
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Apparatus for splicing magnetic tape
Assignee: King Instrument Corp
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Filing: 1971-04-28
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Granted: 1973-08-21
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Expires: 1991-04-28
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for splicing magnetic tape comprising a stationary splicing block and two moveable splicing blocks, said splicing blocks each having a surface for supporting tape, and means for moving said two movable splicing blocks alternately into and out of selected positions in which their said surfaces are contiguous with the said surface of the stationary block.
Inventors
- 👤 J King
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:30
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/113
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
425 words
Apparatus for use in splicing two tape leaders to the opposite ends of a recording tape by application of short lengths of adhesive splicing tape comprising: a first stationary block having a first surface for supporting the end of a first tape leader; means for releasably holding said first tape leader end on said first surface; a second splicing block having a second surface for supporting the end of a second tape leader, said second splicing block mounted for movement between a first position wherein said second surface is contiguous with said first surface and a second position wherein said second surface is displaced from said first surface; means for releasably holding said second tape leader end on said second surface; a third splicing block having a third surface for supporting the end of a recording tape, said third splicing block mounted for movement between a third position wherein said third surface is contiguous with said first surface and a fourth position wherein said third surface is displaced from said first surface, said second and third splicing blocks being disposed so that one of said second and third surfaces is displaced from said first surface when the other of said second and third surfaces is contiguous with said first surface, means for releasably holding said recording tape end on said third surface; means for moving said second splicing block from one to the other of said first and second positions; and means for moving said third splicing block from one to the other of said third and fourth positions, whereby a selected length of said recording tape may be provided with a tape leader at both ends by (a) positioning and holding the ends of first and second tape leaders on said first and second surfaces respectively and the end of said recording tape on said third surface, (b) splicing together the said ends of said first tape leader and said recording tape while said third surface is contiguous with said first surface, (c) advancing a selected length of said recording tape over said third and first surfaces in turn, (d) severing said recording tape at a preselected point along one of said first and third surfaces so that said selected length of recording tape has a trailing end, (e) moving said splicing blocks so that said second surface is contiguous with said first surface, and (f) splicing the end of said second tape leader on said second surfacE to the adjacent trailing end of said selected length of recording tape on said first surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
425 words
Apparatus for use in splicing two tape leaders to the opposite ends of a recording tape by application of short lengths of adhesive splicing tape comprising: a first stationary block having a first surface for supporting the end of a first tape leader; means for releasably holding said first tape leader end on said first surface; a second splicing block having a second surface for supporting the end of a second tape leader, said second splicing block mounted for movement between a first position wherein said second surface is contiguous with said first surface and a second position wherein said second surface is displaced from said first surface; means for releasably holding said second tape leader end on said second surface; a third splicing block having a third surface for supporting the end of a recording tape, said third splicing block mounted for movement between a third position wherein said third surface is contiguous with said first surface and a fourth position wherein said third surface is displaced from said first surface, said second and third splicing blocks being disposed so that one of said second and third surfaces is displaced from said first surface when the other of said second and third surfaces is contiguous with said first surface, means for releasably holding said recording tape end on said third surface; means for moving said second splicing block from one to the other of said first and second positions; and means for moving said third splicing block from one to the other of said third and fourth positions, whereby a selected length of said recording tape may be provided with a tape leader at both ends by (a) positioning and holding the ends of first and second tape leaders on said first and second surfaces respectively and the end of said recording tape on said third surface, (b) splicing together the said ends of said first tape leader and said recording tape while said third surface is contiguous with said first surface, (c) advancing a selected length of said recording tape over said third and first surfaces in turn, (d) severing said recording tape at a preselected point along one of said first and third surfaces so that said selected length of recording tape has a trailing end, (e) moving said splicing blocks so that said second surface is contiguous with said first surface, and (f) splicing the end of said second tape leader on said second surfacE to the adjacent trailing end of said selected length of recording tape on said first surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
Apparatus for splicing leader tapes to the ends of a length of recording tape comprising; first, second, and third splicing blocks each having a surface for supporting one of said tapes and means for locating said one tape along a predetermined line on said surface, and means for moving said second and third blocks so as to alternately place their said surfaces into contiguous relation with the said surface of said first block.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
Apparatus for splicing leader tapes to the ends of a length of recording tape comprising; first, second, and third splicing blocks each having a surface for supporting one of said tapes and means for locating said one tape along a predetermined line on said surface, and means for moving said second and third blocks so as to alternately place their said surfaces into contiguous relation with the said surface of said first block.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
Apparatus for splicing two leader tapes to the ends of a length of recording tape comprising; first, second and third splicing blocks each having a channel on one surface thereof for receiving and supporting one of said tapes, and means for moving said second and third blocks with respect to said first block so as to alternately place the said channels thereof into alignment with the said channel of said first block.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
Apparatus for splicing two leader tapes to the ends of a length of recording tape comprising; first, second and third splicing blocks each having a channel on one surface thereof for receiving and supporting one of said tapes, and means for moving said second and third blocks with respect to said first block so as to alternately place the said channels thereof into alignment with the said channel of said first block.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 wherein each of said blocks further includes means for releasably holding one of said tapes in the said channel thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 wherein each of said blocks includes suction means for releasably holding one of said tapes in its said channel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said second and third blocks are moveable in a plane common to all of said channels.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said channels are all located in a common plane.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 wherein each of said blocks has an interior passageway that opens into the said channel thereof, and further including means for connecting said each passageway to a source of vacuum.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 further including a panel to which said first block is affixed and means attached to said panel supporting said second and third blocks for movement by said moving means, each of said surfaces extending at a right angle to said panel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus according to claim 9 wherein said channels extend parallel to said panel and are located in a common plane.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 9 wherein said panel is oriented so that the said surface of said first block extends horizontally.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
11 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said channels have flat bottoms.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said second and third blocks are mounted for pivotal movement.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
292 words
Apparatus for use in splicing at least two leader tapes to the opposite ends of a recording tape comprising; a first stationary block having a first surface with a channel for receiving and supporting the end of one of said tapes; means for releasably holding said one tape in the channel of said first surface; a second splicing block having a second surface with a channel for receiving and supporting the end of another one of said tapes, said second splicing block mounted for movement between a first position wherein said second surface is contiguous with said first surface and a second position wherein said second surface is displaced from said first surface; means for releasably holding said another tape in the channel of said second surface; a third splicing block having a third surface with a channel for receiving and supporting the third of said tapes, said third splicing block mounted for movement between a third position wherein said third surface is contiguous with said first surface and a fourth position wherein said third surface is displaced from said first surface, means for releasably holding said third tape in the channel of said third surface; means for moving said second splicing block from one to the other of said first and second positions; means for moving said third splicing block from one to the other of said third and fourth positions; and means for operating the said means for moving said second and third splicing blocks so that said third splicing block is moved to said fourth position When said second splicing block is moved to said first position and said third splicing block is moved to said third position when said second splicing block is moved to said second position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
292 words
Apparatus for use in splicing at least two leader tapes to the opposite ends of a recording tape comprising; a first stationary block having a first surface with a channel for receiving and supporting the end of one of said tapes; means for releasably holding said one tape in the channel of said first surface; a second splicing block having a second surface with a channel for receiving and supporting the end of another one of said tapes, said second splicing block mounted for movement between a first position wherein said second surface is contiguous with said first surface and a second position wherein said second surface is displaced from said first surface; means for releasably holding said another tape in the channel of said second surface; a third splicing block having a third surface with a channel for receiving and supporting the third of said tapes, said third splicing block mounted for movement between a third position wherein said third surface is contiguous with said first surface and a fourth position wherein said third surface is displaced from said first surface, means for releasably holding said third tape in the channel of said third surface; means for moving said second splicing block from one to the other of said first and second positions; means for moving said third splicing block from one to the other of said third and fourth positions; and means for operating the said means for moving said second and third splicing blocks so that said third splicing block is moved to said fourth position When said second splicing block is moved to said first position and said third splicing block is moved to said third position when said second splicing block is moved to said second position.
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) | 1976-08-20 | 1977-02-19 | 1977-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-20 | 1981-02-19 | 1981-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-20 | 1985-02-19 | 1985-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |