Patents by Inventor Nobert C. Vollmann

Nobert C. Vollmann 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).

  • Apparatus having a compact mechanism for moving the sliding cover of a cassette
    Patent number: 5267706
    Abstract: An apparatus (1) suitable for cooperation with a cassette (9). The cassette comprises a sliding cover (41) which is movable between a rest position and an operating position. The apparatus comprises a cassette holder (7) with an urging member (73) for moving the sliding cover relative to the housing (13) of the cassette. The urging member comprises a sheet member (83) having the shape of a circular segment and having an arcuate edge (85) provided with teeth (97). The sheet member has secured to it a spindle (75) and an arm (87) carrying a pin (81) for moving the sliding cover. The cassette holder has a slot (77) in which the spindle is movable and a toothed rack (95) which is in mesh with the arcuate edge of the sheet member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation
    Inventor: Nobert C. Vollmann