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Tape recorder

US4434443A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 24, 1981
Grant dateFeb 28, 1984
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B15/103
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A tape recorder in which an inter-music detecting function and either a fast-forward or rewind operation can be simultaneously activated with one finger. Cuts are formed in adjacent sides of a fast-forward operation button and a rewind operation button with the inter-music detector operation button arranged within the cuts. The inter-music detector function is latched upon simultaneous actuation of the inter-music detector actuating button and one of the fast-forward operation button and rewind operation button. The locking may be performed either mechanically or electronically.

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