Ribbon cassette
FIG. 1 is a perspective view taken from the top, rear, and left side of a ribbon cassette showing our 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;
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 8 is a perspective view taken from the top, rear and left side of a modified form of the ribbon cassette shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 9 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 8;
FIG. 11 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 8;
FIG. 12 is a top plan view of FIG. 8;
FIG. 13 is a front elevational view of FIG. 8; and
FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 8.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 19, 1988
Date of Patent: Sep 4, 1990
Assignee: Smith Coronoa Corporation
Inventors: Hans W. Mueller (Cortland, NY), Kenneth D. Vought (Cortland, NY)
Primary Examiner: James R. Largen
Application Number: 7/185,768