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Optical data tape cartridge having wide angle read/write surface

US4524925A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 17, 1984
Grant dateJun 25, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B23/04
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A tape cartridge for optical data recording and storage tape has a large diameter capstan tangent on three sides to transparent windows. Simultaneous operations may be performed both widthwise and lengthwise on the tape tracks by multiple laser energy beams and detectors. The capstan may be driven by external mechanical or magnetic means.

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