Abstract: A tape drive (10) adapted for use with a cartridge (22) that includes a storage tape (26) having a cartridge buckle component (56). The tape drive (10) includes a cartridge receiver (18), a take-up reel (16), a drive buckle component (54), and a drive leader (32). The drive buckle component (54) engages the cartridge buckle component (56). The drive leader (32) secures the drive buckle component (54) to the take-up reel (16). Importantly, the drive leader (32) includes a first layer (94), a second layer (96) and a third layer (98) that are secured together. Further, the second layer (96) includes a plurality of interwoven strands (102). The drive leader (32) has improved flexibility characteristics. As a result thereof, the drive leader (32) is better able to flex to conform to the tape path. This reduces the amount of wear between the drive leader (32) and the components along the tape path and reduces the amount of contamination created by the drive leader (32).

Abstract: An automatic culvert directional flow control device comprising a flange or support ring supporting a hinge assembly. A pair of dampers are joined to the hinge in a pivoting and a vertical relationship, one over the other. The dampers are held in a normally closed position by means such as a counter balance. The culvert directional flow control device is designed for easy installation on the inside of existing culverts and acts to prevent water from reversing direction of flow through the culvert against the desired normal flow.