Patents by Inventor Satosi Asai

Satosi Asai 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-operating apparatus adapted for use either with an endless loop type cartridge or a coplanar type cassette
    Patent number: 4005488
    Abstract: A tape-operating apparatus adapted for use either with an endless loop type cartridge or a coplanar type cassette which comprises a fixed frame; a movable frame movably fitted to the fixed frame; cassette tape-operating means provided on the movable frame; and guiding means for guiding the movable frame from an inoperative position to an operative position so that the movable frame is lifted obliquely upward and then horizontally moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1977
    Assignee: Matsuki-Seisakusho
    Inventors: Satosi Asai, Isamu Matsuki
  • Tape-operating apparatus adapted for use either with an endless loop type or a coplanar type cassette
    Patent number: 4005489
    Abstract: A tape-operating apparatus adapted for use either with an endless loop type cartridge or a coplanar type cassette which comprises a movable frame carrying cassette tape operating means including a magnetic head and a lock mechanism for keeping the movable frame in an operative position, wherein the lock mechanism is operatively coupled to cartridge tape track-changing means, and the movable frame is disengaged from the lock mechanism when the cartridge tape track-changing means is put into operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1977
    Assignee: Matsuki-Seisakusho
    Inventors: Satosi Asai, Isamu Matsuki
  • Tape-operating apparatus adapted for use either with an endless loop type cartridge or a coplanar type cassette
    Patent number: 4005487
    Abstract: A tape-operating apparatus adapted for use either with an endless tape type cartridge or a coplanar type cassette which comprises a fixed frame having a common free space for admission of said cartridge and cassette; a movable frame for supporting cassette tape operating device including a magnetic head; and actuating means for setting the movable frame in an operative position, wherein the actuating means is not put into operation by the inserted cartridge but by the inserted cassette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1977
    Assignee: Matsuki-Seisakusho
    Inventors: Satosi Asai, Isamu Matsuki