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Tape cassette reel

CA 1258527 A · Owner: Sony Corporation · Inventors: Makino, Masahiro; Sasaki, Shin

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A reel flange for a tape reel in a tape recording system which has an annularly-shaped projecting portion which merges into a recessed annularly shaped control portion. A plurality of inwardly-directed rib members extending inwardly from the projecting portion into the recessed central portion to aid in the alignment of the reel flanges when stacked during manufacture. Openings in the recessed centreal portion receive mating pins located on a cylindrical projecting portion intermediate the flanges of the reel to secure the flange to the projection portion. The flange further defines a stacking-pin receiving opening with an alignment lug. The thickness of the projecting portion of the reel …

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  • Granted August 15, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 15, 2006.
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FiledJanuary 7, 1986
GrantedAugust 15, 1989
Term endedAugust 15, 2006
Patent numberCA 1258527 A
Classification (IPC)G11B23/08 +1 more

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1987198919911993199519971999200120032005Application filedJan 7, 1986Patent grantedAug 15, 1989Term endedAug 15, 2006

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