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2005-12-06

2005-12-06

Rivera, William A. (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Including threading

C360S132000

Reexamination Certificate

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06971602

ABSTRACT:
A tape cartridge for use with a tape drive includes a length of magnetic tape, a leader attached to an end of the tape, and a cartridge body for housing the tape. The cartridge body is configured to be inserted into the tape drive, and includes first and second adjacent faces. The first face has a first opening through which the tape may travel. The cartridge body further has a slot for stowing the leader in a stowed position. The slot is adjacent to the second face and extends at an angle with respect to the second face.

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