Tape drive transport roller

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2006-02-07

2006-02-07

Rivera, William A. (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Material guide or guard

Rotatable

C242S615400, C242S346200

Reexamination Certificate

active

06994293

ABSTRACT:
A tape transport roller for a tape drive includes a roller body having a longitudinal axis and first and second grooves that each run obliquely to the axis. The grooves are configured to vent air disposed between the roller body and magnetic tape traveling across the roller body.

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