Winding – tensioning – or guiding – Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information... – Cartridge system
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-15
2009-06-23
Rivera, William A (Department: 3654)
Winding, tensioning, or guiding
Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...
Cartridge system
C242S608200, C242S609200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07549602
ABSTRACT:
A tape cartridge suitable for high density recording of information signals is provided by enhancing the form accuracy and the assembly precision of a flange fixed to a hub to achieve a high-precision tape reel. The tape reel is placed inside a main casing for winding and storing a recording tape. The tape reel is composed of an upper flange and a hub integrally having a lower flange. The upper flange joined to the upper surface of the hub is fastened and fixed with a screw screwed into the hub from the upper side of the upper flange. The upper flange is fastened and fixed to the hub with a plurality of screws provided in positions away from the central axis of rotation of the tape reel.
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Ban Keiji
Inugai Yasuo
Tanaka Hideyuki
Birch & Stewart Kolasch & Birch, LLP
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.
Rivera William A
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