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Adjustable tape guiding method and apparatus

Patent 4336900 Issued on June 29, 1982. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject July 17, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventor

Assignee

Application

No. 06/169698 filed on 07/17/1980

US Classes:

242/615.12, Turning guide226/196.1, PASSIVE GUIDE242/615.4With particular guide surface formation or treatment

Examiners

Primary: Christian, Leonard D.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Classes

B65H 23/02 (20060101)
B65H 23/04 (20060101)
B65H 23/24 (20060101)
G11B 15/60 (20060101)

Abstract

An advancing tape is guided with a tape guide which is provided with a taper. The advancing tape is applied to the tape guide and a guiding force is imposed on the advancing tape with the aid of the taper. This guiding force is varied by adjusting the taper.

Other References

  • IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, vol. 10, No. 8, Jan. 1968, p. 1096, F. R. Hertrich
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