US PATENT SUBCLASS 242 / 338.1
.~.~.~ Releasable brake

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242 /   HD   WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING

324  DF  UNWINDING AND REWINDING A MACHINE CONVERTIBLE INFORMATION CARRIER (E.G., MAGNETIC TAPE OR PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM) {13}
335  DF  .~ Cartridge system (i.e., cartridge work station or cartridge) {7}
338  DF  .~.~ With insertion responsive component {2}
338.1.~.~.~ Releasable brake {2}
338.2  DF  .~.~.~.~> With shiftable cover actuator
338.3  DF  .~.~.~.~> Acting on plural coils

DEFINITION

Classification: 242/338.1

Releasable brake:

(under subclass 338) Subject matter wherein the control structure comprises means engageable with the carrier, coil, or a spool supporting the carrier to retard or prevent carrier movement until the means is shifted to a disengaged position upon insertion of the cartridge into the utilization device.