Patents by Inventor Herbert Poehler

Herbert Poehler 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).

  • Device for extracting and positioning video tape from a cassette to around a slit head drum
    Patent number: 4191979
    Abstract: A tape extraction apparatus for wrapping magnetic video tape from a two spool cassette to span helically and at least 360.degree. circumferentially around a slit head drum. The apparatus has an upper and a lower kidney-shaped pair of arcuate grippers driven in arcuate paths pushing the tape out of the cassette around the head drum. In the end position around the head drum, the upper gripper rests on the lower. A clamping device holds them in position. A mechanism for driving the grippers is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1980
    Inventor: Herbert Poehler