Patent · US Expired

Tape-ribbon cartridge

US4773775A · kind A · utility

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21References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 22, 1986
Grant dateSep 27, 1988
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/2135
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tape-ribbon supply cartridge for supplying tape and ribbon to a lettering apparatus having a mechanism for creating a lettering force and a mechanism for positioning a character to be lettered into lettering position. The cartridge includes an improved ribbon rewind feature driven by movement of the tape advancement means and positioned in a common plane with the ribbon supply spool.

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