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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2003
Filed:
Jun. 01, 2001
Teruo Sogabe, Takatsuki, JP;
Nobutaka Miyazaki, Kustasu, JP;
Hitachi Maxell, Ltd., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A single-reel tape cartridge cooperable with an operatively compatible tape drive including a tape catch member ( ) includes a cartridge housing ( ) having a tape window ( ) defined therein and accommodating therein a single reel ( ) with a roll of a length of magnetic recording tape ( ) thereon. A leader member ( ) includes a metallic leader pin ( ) extending in a direction orthogonal to a lengthwise direction of the magnetic tape and first and second hooking arms ( ). The leader pin has opposite ends thereof insert-molded into the first and second hooking arms ( ) to thereby connect the leader pin with the first and second hooking arms ( ) so as to represent a generally U-shaped configuration.