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Locking device for a video cassette electronic apparatus and method therefor

US5124871A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 3, 1990
Grant dateJun 23, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 3, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/40
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A lockable video cassette apparatus for playing or recording on a video cassette, only when unlocked. The apparatus has a locking device means for insertion within the video cassette recess to lock the apparatus and prevent entry of a video cassette within the recess. The locking device means has a locking means having a key for locking the locking device means within the video cassette recess, thereby preventing entry of a video cassette therein.

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