Patents by Inventor R. Robert Older

R. Robert Older 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).

  • Tape program location method and means
    Patent number: 3949420
    Abstract: A comparison system and method based upon comparing tape transport mechanism movement with a position reference used a light sensor to sense mechanism movement, making it possible to add automatic tape segment search capability to standard audio and video tape player units without modification of those units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1976
    Inventor: R. Robert Older