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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7017168 | Information plate handling in a read/write device Handling an information plate includes receiving the information plate at a roller element, the information plate rolling over the roller element; detecting a position of the information plate using a scanning lever, the scanning lever having a scanning edge pressed... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7007283 | Apparatus for accessing data of disc The present invention relates to an apparatus for accessing data on a disc. When the apparatus accesses the data on the disc, a portion of the disc is exposed. The apparatus includes an upper cover and a base. The upper cover contains a first protection element. The... | 02/28/2006 |
| 4682319 | Pivoting front cover for a drawer A housing has a front opening through which a drawer is movable outwardly, and a pivotal front cover covering a portion of the opening above the drawer. Movement of the drawer pivots the cover from an open to a closed position, in the open position the co... | 07/21/1987 |
| 4477127 | Tape player for vehicles A tape player for vehicles which comprises a tape player set having cushion members on its top and bottom surfaces as well as an operation board on its front face, an inner case covering the tape player set, and an outer case receiving the tape player set... | 10/16/1984 |
| 4061378 | Cassette tape recorder having impact absorbing mechanism for cover plate In a tape recorder having an opening for accommodating a tape-containing cassette, a spring-loaded cover plate pivotally disposed over the opening to prevent intrusion of dust thereinto and a latch for locking the cover in a closed position, a fluid press... | 12/06/1977 |