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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6369970 | Multiple disk write method and device A method of writing data to multiple disks on a servo track writing machine comprises the steps of providing a cylindrical disk stacking tool comprising a base and a spindle, loading a first disk onto the spindle in alignment with the base, loading a seco... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6271986 | Video disk cartridge disk hub locking mechanism Devices, systems, and methods prevent rigid recording media for video and other data from rattling within a cartridge when that cartridge is removed from a disk drive. To decrease rattling (and the resulting damage to the disk), a hub of the disk is urged... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6188545 | Moveable disk wiper apparatus and method Methods and apparatus for increasing the reliability of removable storage media by dynamically reducing particulate contaminants from magnetic disks. The apparatus and methods include using wipers which slidingly engage both sides of the magnetic disk as ... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6125006 | Voice coil motor actuated video data cartridge release The invention provides devices, systems, and methods for storing and archiving digital video and other data. A voice coil motor effects release of a removable hard disk cartridge from a disk drive. The voice coil motor is adapted for positioning a data tr... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6104568 | Servo-burst gray code pattern A technique for determining a position of a read/write head relative to a magnetic disk includes the steps of providing the magnetic disk having a plurality of odd servo sectors and a plurality of even servo sectors, reading a first gray code pattern in a... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6092195 | Encryption of defects map A technique for authenticating a headerless-ID magnetic disk includes the steps of inserting the headerless-ID magnetic disk having a plurality of defective locations and an encrypted defect map into a removable drive unit, retrieving the encrypted defect... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6081407 | Cover springs for positioning a removable video disk cartridge A device for properly aligning a removable hard disk cartridge with the moving parts and data transfer head of an associated disk drive. In particular, the device is for use in recording and archiving of digital video and other data. The device includes a... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6081400 | Power-off method and device for electronic storage apparatus A technique for method for positioning a magneto resistive head located upon an actuator arm onto a loading ramp of a storage unit. The technique includes the steps of operating a removable magnetic disk at a first number of revolutions per second, the ma... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6028737 | Removable drive cover having flush surface An apparatus for use with a removable disk drive system. The apparatus provides a fastening frame (105) with an access portion (107) or opening. Disposed over the access portion is an access panel or door (100). The access panel (100) is coupled to the fa... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6028736 | Location and centering of a digital video cartridge within a disk drive A disk drive has a support structure for maintaining alignment between a removable hard disk cartridge and the disk drive. Particularly, the disk drive and support structure are for use with recording and archiving digital video and other data. The suppor... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6011773 | Anti-rattle mechanism for a removable video disk cartridge Devices, systems, and methods prevent rigid recording media for video and other data from rattling within a cartridge when that cartridge is removed from a disk drive. To decrease rattling (and the resulting damage to the disk), a hub of the disk is urged... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5978179 | Removable cartridge hard disk drive with an inner crash stop The invention provides devices, systems, and methods for limiting the travel of a data transfer head along the recording surface of a removable hard disk, particularly for recording and archiving of digital video and other data. A tab of a moveable linkag... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5973886 | Adjustable head load ramp for digital video disk drive system A disk drive for use with a digital video disk has an adjustable head load ramp mounted to a housing. The head load ramp comprises a ramp body having a proximal end, a distal end and a cam surface near the distal end. An adjustment mechanism at the proxim... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5974026 | Anti-rattle mechanism for a removable video disk cartridge Devices, systems, and methods prevent rigid video recording media from rattling within a cartridge when that cartridge is removed from a disk drive. To decrease rattling (and the resulting damage to the disk), the disk is resiliently biased against an inn... | 10/26/1999 |
