Tape cartridge with access door

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2005-10-18

2005-10-18

Rivera, William A. (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Cartridge system

C360S132000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06955319

ABSTRACT:
A tape cartridge, for use with a tape drive having an actuation member, includes a cartridge body and a door movably associated with the cartridge body. The cartridge further includes a retractor member having a first portion attached to the door and a second portion attached to the cartridge body such that the second portion is pivotable with respect to the cartridge body. The retractor member is configured to engage the actuation member of the tape drive and to move the door toward an open position when the cartridge body is inserted into the tape drive.

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