US4462553A
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Endless cassette tape for video tape recorder
Assignee: Hashimoto Corp
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Filing: 1982-04-14
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Granted: 1984-07-31
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Expires: 2002-04-14
Abstract
Abstract An endless cassette tape for a video tape recorder has a length which is the sum of the length of the outer rim of a section including a supply reel and a take-up reel and at least the length of the slack part for a tape loading to an outer component in a tape loading mode. The endless tape is wrapped on a reel hub on one of which a special tape hook pin is mounted. The tape hook pin hooks the slack part of the endless tape and absorbs it completely in cooperation with a reel mechanism in the tape unloading mode and release the slack part of the tape in the tape loading mode.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazuo Hashimoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:07
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/04; G11B23/06; G11B15/00; G11B15/60; G11B15/66; G11B15/665; G11B15/6653
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
An endless tape cassette for a video tape recorder, comprising a tape supply reel and a take-up reel for supplying and taking up an endless tape, each reel having a reel hub respectively engageable with supply and take-up spindles on the recorder; a tape hook pin mounted on one of said reels, the endless magnetic tape being wrapped on said reel hubs to extend through a space between said tape hook pin and said reel hubs, said endless magnetic tape having a slack length corresponding to at least an amount of tape drawn out from the cassette in a tape loading mode, said endless tape being guided by said reels to smoothly travel in said cassette when said tape is driven, the slack being absorbed at high speed around said reel hubs by said tape hook pin in a tape unloading mode.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
An endless tape cassette for a video tape recorder, comprising a tape supply reel and a take-up reel for supplying and taking up an endless tape, each reel having a reel hub respectively engageable with supply and take-up spindles on the recorder; a tape hook pin mounted on one of said reels, the endless magnetic tape being wrapped on said reel hubs to extend through a space between said tape hook pin and said reel hubs, said endless magnetic tape having a slack length corresponding to at least an amount of tape drawn out from the cassette in a tape loading mode, said endless tape being guided by said reels to smoothly travel in said cassette when said tape is driven, the slack being absorbed at high speed around said reel hubs by said tape hook pin in a tape unloading mode.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
An endless tape cassette for a video tape recorder according to claim 1, wherein said tape hook pin is mounted on said reel hub engageable with said supply spindle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
An endless tape cassette for a video tape recorder according to claim 1, wherein said tape hook pin is mounted on said reel hub engageable with said take-up spindle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
An endless tape cassette for a video tape recorder according to claim 1, further including a leaf spring in contact with said reels to prevent reel waving during rotation of said reels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
An endless tape cassette for a video tape recorder according to claim 1, further including a felt-like pad in contact with said reels to prevent tape flutter during rotation of said reels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
179 words
An endless tape cassette for a video tape recorder, comprising a tape supply reel and a take-up reel for supplying and taking up an endless tape, each reel having a reel hub respectively engageable with supply and take-up spindles on the recorder; a tape hook pin mounted on one of said reels, said endless tape being made of a material for cleaning a video tape recorder head and wrapped on said reel hubs to extend through a space between said tape hook pin and said reel hubs; and a cleaning agent applying means arranged in the cassette at a position to apply a cleaning agent to said endless tape while the tape is in motion, said endless tape having a slack length corresponding to an amount of tape drawn out from a cassette in a tape loading mode, said endless tape being guided by said reels to travel smoothly in said cassette when said endless tape is driven, the slack being absorbed at high speed around said reel hubs by said tape hook pin in a tape unloading mode.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
179 words
An endless tape cassette for a video tape recorder, comprising a tape supply reel and a take-up reel for supplying and taking up an endless tape, each reel having a reel hub respectively engageable with supply and take-up spindles on the recorder; a tape hook pin mounted on one of said reels, said endless tape being made of a material for cleaning a video tape recorder head and wrapped on said reel hubs to extend through a space between said tape hook pin and said reel hubs; and a cleaning agent applying means arranged in the cassette at a position to apply a cleaning agent to said endless tape while the tape is in motion, said endless tape having a slack length corresponding to an amount of tape drawn out from a cassette in a tape loading mode, said endless tape being guided by said reels to travel smoothly in said cassette when said endless tape is driven, the slack being absorbed at high speed around said reel hubs by said tape hook pin in a tape unloading mode.
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) | 1987-07-31 | 1988-01-30 | 1988-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-31 | 1992-01-30 | 1992-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-31 | 1996-01-30 | 1996-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |