US3292836A
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Tape advancing apparatus
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1964-10-19
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Granted: 1966-12-20
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Expires: 1984-10-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jules L Koch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:32
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/60; G11B15/66; G11B15/67; H; H04; H04L; H04L13/00; H04L13/02; H04L13/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
AN APPARATUS FOR ADVANCING TAPE, CONPRISING ENCLOSED CHUTE MEANS DEFINING A TRAVEL PATH FOR THE TAPE BETWEEN TWO POINTS, SAID CHUTE MEANS HAVING AN ELONGATED OPENING BETWEEN THE POINTS, SAID OPENING EXPLOSING A PORTION OF THE TRAVEL PATH BETWEEN THE POINTS, ELONGATED BENDABLE BLADE MEANS HAVING A FRICTIONAL SURFACE AND AN END PORTION, AND ROTATING DRIVER MEANS MOUNTED NEAR SAID OPENING AND MOVING SAID BLADE MEANS CIRCULARLY FOR PERIODICALLY PRESSING THE END PORTION OF SAID SIDE BLADE MEANS AGAINST SAID CHUTE AND MOVING THE END PORTION ALONG A PREDETERMINED LENGTH, SAID DRIVER MEANS BEING LOCATED SO THAT THE END PORTION ENTERS THE OPENING AND THEREAFTER PRESSES AGAINST THE UNEXPOSED PART OF SAID CHUTE MEANS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
114 words
AN APPARATUS FOR ADVANCING TAPE, CONPRISING ENCLOSED CHUTE MEANS DEFINING A TRAVEL PATH FOR THE TAPE BETWEEN TWO POINTS, SAID CHUTE MEANS HAVING AN ELONGATED OPENING BETWEEN THE POINTS, SAID OPENING EXPLOSING A PORTION OF THE TRAVEL PATH BETWEEN THE POINTS, ELONGATED BENDABLE BLADE MEANS HAVING A FRICTIONAL SURFACE AND AN END PORTION, AND ROTATING DRIVER MEANS MOUNTED NEAR SAID OPENING AND MOVING SAID BLADE MEANS CIRCULARLY FOR PERIODICALLY PRESSING THE END PORTION OF SAID SIDE BLADE MEANS AGAINST SAID CHUTE AND MOVING THE END PORTION ALONG A PREDETERMINED LENGTH, SAID DRIVER MEANS BEING LOCATED SO THAT THE END PORTION ENTERS THE OPENING AND THEREAFTER PRESSES AGAINST THE UNEXPOSED PART OF SAID CHUTE MEANS.
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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) | 1969-12-19 | 1970-06-20 | 1970-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-19 | 1974-06-20 | 1974-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-19 | 1978-06-20 | 1978-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |