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Number: 242/331
Name: Winding, tensioning, or guiding > Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information carrier (e.g., magnetic tape or photographic film) > Intermediate storage (e.g., low inertia bin)
Description: Subject matter comprising a buffer zone specifically provided for temporarily storing a length of information-bearing carrier between the supply coil and take-up coil, which length is significantly greater than the distance taken along a normal carrier path.


Sub-classes under this class:

Class Number Class Name Patents
242/331.5 Having spool or carrier brake control 4
242/331.1 Vacuum column 16


Patents under this class:

Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
6702220 Web storage device for a packaging machine Mar. 9, 2004
4841317 Web handling device Jun. 20, 1989
4566652 Tape drive having swing arm buffers and automatic threading Jan. 28, 1986
4550884 Tape drive having swing arm buffers and automatic threading Nov. 5, 1985
4467976 Ribbon cartridge comprising a stuffer box intermediate a supply reel and take-up reel Aug. 28, 1984
4440358 Tape tensioning apparatus and method of assembly Apr. 3, 1984
4434954 Tape tensioning apparatus Mar. 6, 1984
4405093 Endless tape travelling device Sep. 20, 1983
4290566 Magnetic tape handler Sep. 22, 1981
4128198 Endless tape loop storage apparatus Dec. 5, 1978
3946959 Endless tape-running apparatus Mar. 30, 1976



 
 
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