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Audio signal recording and/or reproducing apparatus

CA 1301916 C · Owner: Takahashi, Takao · Inventors: Nakano, Kenji; Takahashi, Takao

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A system and apparatus for helically scanning a magnetic tape having slant tracks wherein the slant tracks are divided into a plurality of segments. A helical scan drum has at least first and second rotary head pairs. The first head pair scans at least one of the segments of a first track while the second head pair simultaneously scans at least one of the segments of the second slant track of the magnetic tape. This system is particularly useful for utilizing a tape for portable audio use wherein the same tape is also useful for video applications.

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  • Granted May 26, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 26, 2009.
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FiledFebruary 5, 1986
GrantedMay 26, 1992
Term endedMay 26, 2009
Patent numberCA 1301916 C
Classification (IPC)G11B5/53 +2 more

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19871990199319961999200220052008Application filedFeb 5, 1986Patent grantedMay 26, 1992Term endedMay 26, 2009

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