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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 07, 2000
Filed:
Aug. 06, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Paul J Gelardi, Kennebunkport, ME (US);
David A Capotosto, Biddeford, ME (US);
James R Dussault, Kennebunkport, ME (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G11B / ; G11B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
2423431 ; 2423461 ; 360132 ;
Abstract
Tape partially curves around a one-way tape brake for a cassette. The brake has a cylindrical roller with a side extension. When the tape advances, a smooth cylindrical side of the roller allows tape forward movement. When the tape tends to reverse the tape pulls a friction surface rearward, turning the roller and frictionally engaging the tape and pinching it against a tape guide. Rearward tape motion is prevented.