Tape cartridge with pivotable access door

Details Tape cartridge with pivotable access door Tape cartridge with pivotable access door

2004-10-25

2008-01-08

Chen, Tianjie (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Record medium

In container

Reexamination Certificate

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07317593

ABSTRACT:
A tape cartridge for use with a tape drive having an actuation member includes a cartridge body that is insertable into the tape drive. The cartridge body includes first and second faces that extend at an angle to each other. The first face has a first opening and the second face has a second opening. The cartridge further includes a door movably associated with the cartridge body and being engageable with the actuation member when the cartridge body is inserted into the tape drive. The door is pivotable between a closed position and an open position upon engagement with the actuation member. Furthermore, the door has first and second portions that at least partially cover the first and second openings, respectively, when the door is in the closed position.

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