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Tape guide roller with zoned non-smooth surface

US7515382B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 2005
Grant dateApr 7, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B15/67
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A tape guide roller comprises a cylindrical barrel with a cylindrical peripheral surface parallel to a central axis; the cylindrical peripheral surface comprising smooth cylindrical surface zones alternating in the circumferential direction about the cylindrical peripheral surface with non-smooth cylindrical surface zones. The non-smooth cylindrical surface zones may comprise a textured surface, and/or may comprise a grooved surface.

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