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Lot W120615-A - Cartridge Based Data Storage - Methods and Interfaces, Assemblies, Pickers

Lot Description:

The patents in this lot generally relate to cartridge-based data storage. In particular, the patents in this lot pertain to systems, methods, apparatus, and devices related but not limited to: tape cartridge identification and media element sensing/detecting; picker or manipulator or engagement mechanisms; data cartridge/media access, handling/securing/retrieving assemblies and autochangers; storage racks or magazines and portable carrying devices; testing and cleaning techniques/processes.

Exemplary Patent(s):

Patent US7274285 generally teaches systems and methods for object identification and object presence detection. When storing distinguishable objects such as tape cartridges, it is generally desirable to have a mechanism for identifying those objects present within a defined area environment. Specifically, US7274285 pertains to such environments, in which storing distinguishable objects like tape cartridges occur, and in which various object identification, removal and replacement activities take place.

Patent Lot Citation(s):

This lot is forward referenced by the following companies: BEC Companies, Inc., Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., DigitalOptics Corporation Europe Limited, Exabye Corporation, FotoNation Vision Limited, Fujitsu Limited, Google Inc., Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V., Imation Corp., International Business Machines Corporation, Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Microsoft Corporation, NEC Corporation, Netapp, Inc., New Bright Industrial Co., Ltd., NextEngine, Inc., Novell, Inc., NXP B.V., Olympus Imaging Corp., Oracle America, Inc., Overland Storage, Inc., Panasonic Corporation, Plasmon IDE, Inc., Production Automation, Inc., Quantum Corporation, Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. , Samsung Electronics Co., LTD, Spectra Logic Corporation, Storage Technology Corporation, Sumitomo Machinery Corp. of America, Tandberg Data ASA, Thales, TKA Fabco Corp., and Wachovia Corporation.

Relevant Industry Segments:

Data storage systems

Number of Patents: 25 US

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Patents:

US5579516	Method For Storing Data Files On A Multiple Volume Media Set Granted Date: 11/26/1996 Filing Date: 12/15/1994

US5584207	Integrated Drive System Granted Date: 12/17/1996 Filing Date: 03/20/1995

US5596556	Linear Displacement And Support Apparatus For Use In A Cartridge Handling System Granted Date: 01/21/1997 Filing Date: 02/18/1993

US5638349	Cartridge Handling System With Dual Cartridge Engaging Assembly Granted Date: 06/10/1997 Filing Date: 11/10/1995

US5717665	Locking Devices For Use In A Cartridge Handling System Granted Date: 02/10/1998 Filing Date: 11/13/1996

US6028733	DATA CARTIDGE CADDY-TO-STORAGE RACK INTERLOCK AND RELEASE SYSTEM Granted Date: 02/22/2000 Filing Date: 05/09/1997

US6259579	PICKER INDEXING AND MULTIMEDIA CARTRIDGE REFERENCING Granted Date: 07/10/2001 Filing Date: 05/17/1999

US6266316	Automatic Splaying Picker Finger Granted Date: 07/24/2001 Filing Date: 03/01/1999

US6301218	Cartridge Engaging Assembly With Floating Finger And Flexible Gate Assemblies Granted Date: 10/09/2001 Filing Date: 09/17/1999

US6309162	Data Storage System With Redundant Media Handling Assemblies Granted Date: 10/30/2001 Filing Date: 05/13/1999

US6327113	Rotatable Cartridge Engaging Assembly Granted Date: 12/04/2001 Filing Date: 12/08/1999

US6333829	Cartridge Engaging Assembly Within A Storage Array Granted Date: 12/25/2001 Filing Date: 03/10/2000

US6404724	Automatic Splaying Picker Finger Granted Date: 06/11/2002 Filing Date: 05/11/2001

US6417977	System For Testing And Cleaning A Removable Media Drive Granted Date: 07/09/2002 Filing Date: 08/18/2000

US6421306	Single-Side Engaging Picker For Data Cartridges Granted Date: 07/16/2002 Filing Date: 04/29/1996

US6433955	SPLIT COMPOUND GEAR ASSEMBLY FOR A DRIVE LOADER Granted Date: 08/13/2002 Filing Date: 09/07/2000

US6469850	Automatic Splaying Picker Finger Granted Date: 10/22/2002 Filing Date: 02/11/2002

US6480443	SYSTEM FOR RESTRAINING A CARTRIDGE WITHIN AN INSERTABLE MAGAZINE Granted Date: 11/12/2002 Filing Date: 04/14/2000

US6538752	System And Method For Positioning A Component Using Feedback Granted Date: 03/25/2003 Filing Date: 05/17/2001

US6553444	Method And System For Sensing The Proper Insertion Of A Portable Memory Element Granted Date: 04/22/2003 Filing Date: 10/28/1999

US6967791	Illumination Systems And Methods Granted Date: 11/22/2005 Filing Date: 12/06/2001

US7088539	APPARATUS FOR DETECTING MEDIA Granted Date: 08/08/2006 Filing Date: 11/18/2003

US7274285	System And Method For Improved Object Identification Granted Date: 09/25/2007 Filing Date: 07/24/2001

US7861031	ACCESS CONTROL MANAGEMENT Granted Date: 12/28/2010 Filing Date: 03/01/2007

US5455810	Flexible Member Tensioning Apparatus Granted Date: 10/03/1995 Filing Date: 06/03/1994