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Number: 242/336
Name: Winding, tensioning, or guiding > Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information carrier (e.g., magnetic tape or photographic film) > Cartridge system (i.e., cartridge work station or cartridge) > Adaptive or convertible
Description: Subject matter wherein the work station or cartridge is designed for convenient modification to operate more than one style of cartridge (e.g., a work station with an adjustable drive spindle or a cartridge carrier adapted to receive a second cartridge to enable the second cartridge to conform with a particular work station).


Patents under this class:
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Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7097125 Tape drive with automatic adaptation for different size tape cassettes Aug. 29, 2006
7099102 Multiple format magnetic storage media drive Aug. 29, 2006
6565030 Tape simulator of cassette type digital audio/video devices May. 20, 2003
6344944 Mini-cartridge adapter for adapting a mini-cartridge to an industry standard tape cartridge format Feb. 5, 2002
6283395 Cassette adapter and magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus Sep. 4, 2001
6227476 Take-up control device for loaded tape casette in information recording/reproducing apparatus May. 8, 2001
6224007 Tape cassette May. 1, 2001
6220539 Drive for handling multiple size information storage media cartridges and cartridges therefor Apr. 24, 2001
6155509 Mechanism for adjusting a spacing of tape reel drive members for different size cassettes Dec. 5, 2000
6145769 Tape winding devices Nov. 14, 2000
6141179 Recording and/or reproducing apparatus capable of using cassettes having different sizes including a device for adjusting tension on a supply reel base based on the cassette size Oct. 31, 2000
6126106 Cassette adapter and magnetic recording/reproduction apparatus Oct. 3, 2000
6095446 Tape drive with movable centering guide and door opening arrangement Aug. 1, 2000
6079653 Drive for handling multiple size information storage media cartridges and cartridges therefor Jun. 27, 2000
6042038 Tape winding devices Mar. 28, 2000
6036131 Magnetic tape recording and/or reproducing apparatus and reel braking mechanism therefor Mar. 14, 2000
6024314 Apparatus for loading and unloading a recorder for selectively receiving various types of cassette Feb. 15, 2000
5997190 Image read apparatus, film cartridge handling apparatus, and adapter Dec. 7, 1999
5992781 Indirect drive mechanism for recording and reproducing apparatus capable of accomodating different size cassettes Nov. 30, 1999
5964424 Cassette container capable of accommodating plural kinds of cassettes of different sizes Oct. 12, 1999
5954286 Mechanism for moving a reel assembly and a tape cassette sensing switch in a magnetic recorder Sep. 21, 1999
5934591 Cassette adapter and magnetic recording/reproduction apparatus Aug. 10, 1999
5927632 Tape cassette having a surface recess for positioning accuracy in loading thereof Jul. 27, 1999
5901914 Recording and/or reproducing apparatus permitting selective use of cassettes of different sizes May. 11, 1999
5890669 Tape drive with movable centering guide and door opening arrangement Apr. 6, 1999
5887812 Cassette recorder that can take cassettes of various sizes Mar. 30, 1999
5873539 Reel table transferring mechanism of magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus Feb. 23, 1999
5868332 Recording and/or reproducing apparatus having tape tension control mechanism with plural braking devices Feb. 9, 1999
5833158 Recording and/or reproducing apparatus having means for selectively loading large or small tape cassette Nov. 10, 1998
5813621 Reel table moving mechanism of tape recorder Sep. 29, 1998
5806777 Apparatus having cassette lid opening mechanism for plurality of cassettes of different sizes Sep. 15, 1998
5794873 Magnetic recording-reproduction apparatus having movable reel supports Aug. 18, 1998
5791577 Reel lock releasing apparatus for a magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus capable of operating dual sized cassettes Aug. 11, 1998
5782421 Recording and/or reproducing apparatus for operation with magnetic-tape cassettes of different sizes Jul. 21, 1998
5779172 Drive for handling multiple size information storage media cartridges and cartridges therefor Jul. 14, 1998
5730380 Reel table transferring mechanism for magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus Mar. 24, 1998
5706146 Cassette detecting and discriminating arrangement in a cassette transport mechanism for loading and unloading tape cassettes of varying sizes and cassettes for use therewith Jan. 6, 1998
5692695 Moving elements automatic transferring apparatus for magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus Dec. 2, 1997
5669569 Reel braking mechanism in magnetic recording or reproducing apparatus Sep. 23, 1997
5645241 Device for winding magnetic tape of tape cassette in good order Jul. 8, 1997
5636805 Recording and/or reproducing apparatus having tape tension control mechanism Jun. 10, 1997
5625509 Recording and/or reproducing apparatus accommodating different-sized cassettes and including a tension detecting mechanism arranged in accordance with reel base positions Apr. 29, 1997
5609310 Recording and/or reproducing apparatus having a tape tension control device Mar. 11, 1997
5605300 Tape tension regulating system for a tape cassette recording and/or reproducing apparatus accomodating cassettes of different sizes Feb. 25, 1997
5598984 Reel table moving device for video cassette tape recorder Feb. 4, 1997
5583718 Reel unit apparatus with sensor detecting reel rotation through openings in movable base at plural positions thereof Dec. 10, 1996
5573194 Tape tension controlling apparatus for a reel shift deck mechanism Nov. 12, 1996
5558291 Drive for handling multiple size information storage media cartridges and cartridges therefor Sep. 24, 1996
5492284 Tape cartridge connector lock Feb. 20, 1996
5492282 Refillable tape cassettes of varying thicknesses with unique spool mounting structures Feb. 20, 1996

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