US3184131A
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Continuous tape system
Assignee: Potter Instrument Co Inc
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Filing: 1962-08-20
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Granted: 1965-05-18
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Expires: 1982-08-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ivan O Fieldgate
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:11
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
IN AN INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, A TAPE HANDLER MEANS COMPRISING, A SUBSTANTIALLY AIR-TIGHT ENCLOSURE INCLUDING MEANS TO STORE AT LEAST ONE LOOP OF AN ELONGATED TAPE ADAPTED TO STORE INFORMATION ALONG A PORTION OF SAID LOOP, AN INFORMATION PROCESSING STATION WITHIN SAID ENCLOSURE INCLUDING TRANSDUCER MEANS TO TRANSFER SAID INFORMATION, AND FLUID CONTROL MEANS FOR MOVING TAPE IN SAID ENCLOSURE TO SAID INFORMATION PROCESSING STATION, WHEREBY SAID ELONGATED TAPE IS MOVED OUT OF SAID MEANS TO STORE SAID LOOP PAST SAID INFORMATION PROCESSING STATION IN A PREDETERMINED MODE OF OPERATION WHEN THE FLUID CONTROL MEANS IS ACTUATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PREDETERMINED SCHEDULE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
IN AN INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, A TAPE HANDLER MEANS COMPRISING, A SUBSTANTIALLY AIR-TIGHT ENCLOSURE INCLUDING MEANS TO STORE AT LEAST ONE LOOP OF AN ELONGATED TAPE ADAPTED TO STORE INFORMATION ALONG A PORTION OF SAID LOOP, AN INFORMATION PROCESSING STATION WITHIN SAID ENCLOSURE INCLUDING TRANSDUCER MEANS TO TRANSFER SAID INFORMATION, AND FLUID CONTROL MEANS FOR MOVING TAPE IN SAID ENCLOSURE TO SAID INFORMATION PROCESSING STATION, WHEREBY SAID ELONGATED TAPE IS MOVED OUT OF SAID MEANS TO STORE SAID LOOP PAST SAID INFORMATION PROCESSING STATION IN A PREDETERMINED MODE OF OPERATION WHEN THE FLUID CONTROL MEANS IS ACTUATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PREDETERMINED SCHEDULE.
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) | 1968-05-17 | 1968-11-16 | 1969-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-17 | 1972-11-16 | 1973-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-17 | 1976-11-16 | 1977-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |