Winding – tensioning – or guiding – Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information... – Cartridge system
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-03
2005-05-03
Rivera, William A. (Department: 3654)
Winding, tensioning, or guiding
Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...
Cartridge system
C242S348000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06886765
ABSTRACT:
A single-reel tape cartridge includes a casing having a drive access hole defined therein, and a single tape reel rotatably accommodated within the casing and having a length of tape wound therearound. The tape reel includes a first flange having an opening defined therein, and a second flange with a hollow reel hub intervening therebetween. The tape cartridge includes a reel locking mechanism for preventing the tape reel from undergoing any arbitrary motion within the casing and a reel restraint mechanism for preventing the reel from undergoing an arbitrary motion in a direction laterally within the casing.
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Amano Kosuke
Ban Keiji
Birch & Stewart Kolasch & Birch, LLP
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.
Rivera William A.
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