US3713716A
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Adaptor for tape transport truck and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-24
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1991-02-24
Abstract
Abstract An adaptor for tape transport trucks and similar carts of the type generally employed in computer installations is provided having means for retaining labels, identification cards, and the like, in an orderly arrangement as well as storing therein miscellaneous business items such as rubber bands, paper clips, marking pencils, and the like. The adaptor of the invention is designed so that it can be detachably secured to tape transport trucks, carts, or similar vehicles with the upper portion thereof being a planar surface which can be used as a writing area, and which can be provided with a lip so that additional tapes or similar articles can be temporarily stored on the planar surface. Although the adaptor of the invention is designed to be utilized in conjunction with tape transport trucks and carts, it can also be employed as a separate unit since it is provided with means for detachably securing it to such tape transport trucks and carts.
Inventors
- 👤 H Stenger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:35
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B81/00; A47B31/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
An adaptor for tape transport trucks utilized in computer installations comprising: a rectangular housing having opposed end walls; a guide means supporting a plurality of drawers between said end walls; a planar surface enclosing the upper portion of said housing; means within said drawers comprising spring members yieldably bearing against said drawer bottoms for retaining in segregated areas a plurality of prepunched cards and labels used to identify tapes employed to run a job and tapes employed to run a plurality of operations in one job; means for detachably securing a container for the collection and storage of write rings adjacent one of said end walls; and, means for detachably mounting said housing to the upper portion of a tape transport truck.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
An adaptor for tape transport trucks utilized in computer installations comprising: a rectangular housing having opposed end walls; a guide means supporting a plurality of drawers between said end walls; a planar surface enclosing the upper portion of said housing; means within said drawers comprising spring members yieldably bearing against said drawer bottoms for retaining in segregated areas a plurality of prepunched cards and labels used to identify tapes employed to run a job and tapes employed to run a plurality of operations in one job; means for detachably securing a container for the collection and storage of write rings adjacent one of said end walls; and, means for detachably mounting said housing to the upper portion of a tape transport truck.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
122 words
An adaptor for tape transport trucks utilized in computer installations comprising: a rectangular housing having opposed end walls; a guide means supporting a plurality of drawers between said end walls; a planar surface enclosing the upper portion of said housing; means within said drawers comprising spring members yieldably bearing against said drawer bottoms for retaining in segregated areas a plurality of prepunched cards and labels used to identify tapes employed to run a job and tapes employed to run a plurality of operations in one job; means for detachably securing a container for the collection and storage of write rings adjacent one of said end walls; and, means for detachably mounting said housing to the upper portion of a tape transport truck.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
122 words
An adaptor for tape transport trucks utilized in computer installations comprising: a rectangular housing having opposed end walls; a guide means supporting a plurality of drawers between said end walls; a planar surface enclosing the upper portion of said housing; means within said drawers comprising spring members yieldably bearing against said drawer bottoms for retaining in segregated areas a plurality of prepunched cards and labels used to identify tapes employed to run a job and tapes employed to run a plurality of operations in one job; means for detachably securing a container for the collection and storage of write rings adjacent one of said end walls; and, means for detachably mounting said housing to the upper portion of a tape transport truck.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The adaptor as defined in claim 1 wherein the perimeter of said planar surface is provided with a shallow flange such that the storeage capacity of tapes for said tape transport truck is increased.
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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) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |