Mark H Swenson

US Patent:

6844805, Jan 18, 2005

Filed:

Dec 30, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/334084

Inventors:

Martin J. Knutson - Coon Rapids MN, US
Kent S. Delahay - Plymouth MN, US
Mark W. Garfield - Ham Lake MN, US
Mark J. Swenson - Ramsey MN, US
Jon S. Shogren - Ham Lake MN, US

Assignee:

Minco Products, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

H01H 3704

US Classification:

337327, 337417

Abstract:

A temperature detection and switching assembly comprising a solid state low temperature cut-out, operatively linkable to a remote controller, is provided. Preferably, the solid state low temperature cut-out comprises a plurality of spaced apart programmable temperature switches supported by an elongate flexible substrate. An elongate, flexible yet rugged casing is further provided for housing the solid state low temperature cut-out, as is a mounting fixture comprising a fitting, for receiving the casing, a flange extending therefrom, and a gasket for sealing between the flange and a mounting surface.

US Patent:

43319912, May 25, 1982

Filed:

Jul 2, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/165298

Inventors:

James H. Morehouse - Jamestown CO
Mark A. Swenson - Broomfield CO

Assignee:

Storage Technology Corporation - Louisville CO

International Classification:

G11B 555
G11B 2108

US Classification:

360106

Abstract:

An actuator for the head assembly of a magnetic disk drive includes a magnet having a curved surface mounted along the arc of rotation of a movable coil. Magnets on three sides of the coil increase the torque of the actuator. The curved surface magnet has a flat surface opposite thereto and disposed against the actuator housing.

US Patent:

62923277, Sep 18, 2001

Filed:

Oct 14, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/418401

Inventors:

Walter E. Broom - Longmont CA
Mark A. Swenson - Lafayette CO
Lee Schultz - Arvada CO

Assignee:

Iomega Corporation - Roy UT

International Classification:

G11B 1702

US Classification:

360 9906

Abstract:

A disk drive has a frame for receiving and retaining a disk cartridge which includes a disk therein, such disk being rotatable about a first axis perpendicular to the frame and cartridge. An actuator is mounted to the frame and is movable a first lesser amount from a first position to a second position and a second greater amount from the first position to a third position. A retract/eject lever is also mounted to the frame, is rotatable on an axis parallel to the first axis by the actuator, and is biased to a resting position. The actuator upon being moved to the second position rotates the retract/eject lever into a head-retracting position. The actuator upon being moved to the third position rotates the retract/eject lever to the head-retracting position and then to a cartridge-ejecting position. A head assembly is mounted to the frame and is movable toward and away from the retained disk cartridge and the disk therein for reading data from/writing data to such disk. A head retracting assembly is mounted to the frame for retracting the head assembly away from the retained disk cartridge when the retract/eject lever is rotated to the second position.

US Patent:

63240335, Nov 27, 2001

Filed:

Oct 14, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/418231

Inventors:

Walter E. Broom - Longmont CO
Mark A. Swenson - Lafayette CO
Lee Schultz - Arvada CO

Assignee:

Iomega Corporation - Roy UT

International Classification:

G11B 554
G11B 1702

US Classification:

3602555

Abstract:

A disk drive has a frame for receiving and retaining a disk cartridge which includes a disk therein, such disk being rotatable about a first axis perpendicular to the frame and cartridge. An actuator is mounted to the frame and is movable a first lesser amount from a first position to a second position and a second greater amount from the first position to a third position. A retract/eject lever is also mounted to the frame, is rotatable on an axis parallel to the first axis by the actuator, and is biased to a resting position. The actuator upon being moved to the second position rotates the retract/eject lever into a head-retracting position. The actuator upon being moved to the third position rotates the retract/eject lever to the head-retracting position and then to a cartridge-ejecting position. A head assembly is mounted to the frame and is movable toward and away from the retained disk cartridge and the disk therein for reading data from/writing data to such disk. A head retracting assembly is mounted to the frame for retracting the head assembly away from the retained disk cartridge when the retract/eject lever is rotated to the second position.

US Patent:

52709990, Dec 14, 1993

Filed:

Dec 10, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/624747

Inventors:

H. Ross Chessman - Erie CO
F. Eugene Dion - Longmont CO
Mark A. Swenson - Broomfield CO
Aaron MacPherson - Fort Collins CO
Richard K. Schaefer - Loveland CO

Assignee:

Conner Peripherals, Inc. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G11B 17028

US Classification:

369290

Abstract:

A retainer assembly (10) comprises a retainer member (24) and a spring (36). The spring (36) works in combination with a conical surface (34) on the hub (12) and a conical surface (28) on the retainer member (24). Depending upon magnitudes of defined angles A and W, the assembly (10) resists any axial force (42) that may act to disengage the disk (14) from the hub (12). The angles A and W are variable so long as a coefficient of friction. mu. between the conical surface (34) or the conical surface (28) and the ring (36) is greater than the tangent of one half the angle W.

US Patent:

43969640, Aug 2, 1983

Filed:

Jul 2, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/165255

Inventors:

James H. Morehouse - Jamestown CO
Mark A. Swenson - Broomfield CO

Assignee:

Storage Technology Corporation - Louisville CO

International Classification:

G11B 510

US Classification:

360 98

Abstract:

In a magnetic disk drive unit, air is pumped by the magnetic disks through a closed recirculating air path extending over and under the base plate. The air is pumped through a heat exchanger and an air filter to maintain uniform temperature and cleanliness of the recirculating air. A blower driven from the motor which drives the hub pumps air through the ambient side of the heat exchanger to effect a heat transfer from the enclosure.

US Patent:

20150163606, Jun 11, 2015

Filed:

Dec 6, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/099139

Inventors:

Kyle Halverson - Eden Prairie MN, US
Neil Neumann - Eden Prairie MN, US
Mark Swenson - Eden Prairie MN, US

Assignee:

Starkey Laboratories, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN

International Classification:

H04R 25/00

Abstract:

Described herein are ways of providing a hearing aid wearer visual indications as to the operating status of the hearing aid. Multi-colored LEDs (light emitting diodes) are operated by the hearing aid's processing circuitry to convey light to an indicator light on the hearing aid enclosure using different colors to indicate different operating statuses. The LEDs may also be used to provide information regarding changes made to operating parameters.

US Patent:

20140103784, Apr 17, 2014

Filed:

Sep 26, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/038141

Inventors:

- Hampton VA, US
Peter David Bernier - Minneapolis MN, US
Mark Jeffery Swenson - Andover MN, US
Robert Lawrence Geiselman - Loretto MN, US

Assignee:

Measurement Specialties, Inc. - Hampton VA

International Classification:

H02K 11/00

US Classification:

310 68 C

Abstract:

A stator winding temperature sensor including at least one sensing wire for connecting to a stator. The sensor also includes a body, including a core material comprising a polyimide substrate having an acrylic adhesive surrounding at least a portion of the sensing wire, and a laminate material over the core material. The body has a thickness adapted to protect the sensing wire. The sensor includes a lead wire for connecting to an external monitoring device. The sensing wire is electrically connected to the lead wire at a lead step portion of the sensor. The sensor further includes a tab extending from the lead wire and encompassing the lead step, the tab including a flexible zone where the tab is surrounded by a polyimide and an adhesive but is not surrounded by fiberglass.