Tape cartridge

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2006-05-02

2006-05-02

Nguyen, John Q. (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Cartridge system

C360S132000

Reexamination Certificate

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07036760

ABSTRACT:
A tape cartridge enabling a leader member fixing a leading edge of a tape-shaped recording medium led outside to acquire sufficient clamping force acting on the leading edge of the tape. The tape cartridge accommodates a reel hub unit rotatably, for winding a tape on its periphery, and includes a leader member for holding and fixing a leading edge of the tape. The leader member has a pin member having a pair of collar portions between which the tape-shaped recording medium is positioned, and a clamp member fitted in between the collar portions from through a longitudinal opening formed in a cylindrical body, and clamping the leading edge of the recording medium between the pin member and the clamp member. A diameter of the pin member is about 1.2 to 1.8 mm, and an inside diameter of the clamp member is about 90 to 96.6% of the diameter.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6598820 (2003-07-01), Morita
patent: 11-185435 (1999-07-01), None
Patent Abstracts of Japan for JP11-185435 published on Jul. 9, 1999.

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