Tape drive

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2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Rivera, William A (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Including threading

C242S532100, C242S582000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07913943

ABSTRACT:
A tape drive, which is configured to receive a tape cartridge having a cartridge leader attached to magnetic tape, includes a take-up reel and a drive leader that is attachable to the cartridge leader. The drive leader has an attachment location attached to the take-up reel and a tapered portion proximate the attachment location.

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