Single deck dual tape path VCR system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5479302
SERIAL NO

08162500

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A single deck dual tape path videocassette recorder/playback system enabling near simultaneous multiple functions with respect to a broadcast or cable communicated television signal. The system consists of standard elements which allow the receipt of a videocassette, the extracting and return of video tape from and to the videocassette, and the recording of a broadcast or cable communicated signal. The system also consists of two tape path assemblies and a videotape compartment consisting of a tape feed channel, a storage assembly, and a vacuum system. All elements are included within a single housing utilizing a common power supply, tuner, controls, and switching and control circuitry enabling simultaneous multiple functions using both tape paths, as well as additional function selections.

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  • THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC.;REPLAY TV, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Haines, Curtis D 5643 Timber Rail, San Antonio, TX 78250 3 289

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