Ribbon cassette

- Smith Corona Corporation
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view taken from the top, rear, and left side of a ribbon cassette showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof; and

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D308070
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 30, 1987
Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
Assignee: Smith Corona Corporation (NY)
Inventors: Hans W. Mueller (Cortland, NY), Kenneth D. Vought (Cortland, NY)
Primary Examiner: James R. Largen
Application Number: 7/127,002
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (D18/12)