Patents by Inventor Carole A. Tompkins

Carole A. Tompkins has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Reel braking mechanism for two piece videocassette system
    Patent number: 5358194
    Abstract: Reel brakes for inclusion in a cartridge-to-cassette adaptor which can be released by either a manual winder structure or a tape transport carried release pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Carole A. Tompkins