Winding – tensioning – or guiding – Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information... – Cartridge system
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-11
2007-12-11
Rivera, William A. (Department: 3654)
Winding, tensioning, or guiding
Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...
Cartridge system
C242S615200
Reexamination Certificate
active
11027543
ABSTRACT:
A tape guide is provided for use in routing a tape media, used in a computer or other application, along a pre-specified path of travel. The tape guide is oriented along a vertical axis and comprises three sections or components joined together to form an integral guide structure. An upper section is provided with a concave surface that curves upward to a circular edge around the top of the guide. The guide also includes a cylindrical central section, and a frustoconical lower section having its smaller-diameter end contiguous with the cylindrical section. Thus, the lower section provides a tapered outer surface extending downwardly from the central section. A tape is wrapped around the guide, whereby the tape is directed along its path of travel. As the tape moves along its path of travel, the curved upper section and tapered frustoconical section apply downwardly directed and upwardly directed biasing forces, respectively. The two opposing forces collectively act to maintain the moving tape in an equilibrium position, as it moves along the guide, that avoids contact between the outer edge of the tape and the circular edge or other guide structure.
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Brooks & Kushman P.C.
Rivera William A.
Storage Technology Corporation
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