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Recording medium and apparatus for holding the same

US8132735B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2007
Grant dateMar 13, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K13/08
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for holding a recording medium that contains an engagement member backwards with respect to an insert direction thereof has a main body containing an insert portion through which the recording medium is inserted on one end thereof and an eject portion on the other end thereof. The inserted recording medium are ejected from the eject portion with it being linked with an insert of the recording medium from the insert portion. The apparatus has a first engagement device that engages the engagement member of the recording medium when the recording medium is inserted by a predetermined position to hold the inserted recording medium. The apparatus has a second engagement device that engages the engagement member of the recording medium when the recording medium is ejected from the ejection portion to hold the ejected recording medium.

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