Patrick T Mccormack

US Patent:

6621657, Sep 16, 2003

Filed:

Dec 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/026546

Inventors:

Patrick H. McCormack - Costa Mesa CA
Robert R. Heinze - San Clemente CA
Anthony T. Robertson - Tustin CA

Assignee:

Seagate Removable Storage Solutions LLC - Scotts Valley CA

International Classification:

G11B 1568

US Classification:

360 965

Abstract:

In an automatic tape loader mechanism, for example for a digital tape storage system, the forces of registration springs intended to engage notches in a tape cartridge are de-rated prior to and/or during insertion of a tape cartridge into the loader. The preferred embodiment utilizes two registration springs mounted on a cartridge shuttle. When the shuttle is in its initial position for loading and unloading of the cartridge, the distal end of each spring engages a ramp formed on the support of the loader housing. This engagement deflects the springs away from the cartridge and thereby reduces the force necessary to insert the cartridge. To reduce scraping, the springs preferably carry rollers to engage the walls and registration notches of the cartridge.

US Patent:

7203027, Apr 10, 2007

Filed:

Nov 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/986256

Inventors:

Patrick Henry McCormack - Costa Mesa CA, US
Turguy Goker - Solana Beach CA, US
Harold O. Ellison - Huntington Beach CA, US
Mark Decot - Fountain Valley CA, US
Jerry Hodges - Riverside CA, US

Assignee:

Certance, LLC - Costa Mesa CA

International Classification:

G11B 5/584
G11B 21/02

US Classification:

360 7712, 360 75

Abstract:

A sensor for measuring the position of the head of a tape drive is disclosed. The sensor includes a light emitter movably connected to the head; a light sensor movably connected to the head and rigidly connected to the light emitter and located to receive a beam of light from said light emitter; and, a light interrupter rigidly connected to the head and located for interrupting the light beam.

US Patent:

7350980, Apr 1, 2008

Filed:

Apr 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/413756

Inventors:

Patrick McCormack - Costa Mesa CA, US
Robert Ralph Heinze - San Clemente CA, US

Assignee:

Quantum Coporation - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G02B 6/36

US Classification:

385 53, 385 88, 385 89, 385 92, 385 94

Abstract:

An exemplary embodiment provides for a cable connection apparatus wherein a connector is mounted on a disk drive chassis, or a sub-assembly attachable to a chassis, such that a cable that connects to the connector will do so along an axis parallel to the chassis or subassembly that the connector is coupled to as opposed to a more typical perpendicular coupling. As a result, the cable will not stick straight out from the back of the drive and the drive footprint is also reduced.

US Patent:

7386868, Jun 10, 2008

Filed:

Jul 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/183143

Inventors:

Patrick McCormack - Costa Mesa CA, US

Assignee:

Quantum Corporation - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G11B 33/02

US Classification:

720657, 439152, 439157, 439160, 361686

Abstract:

An external docking station for a removable data storage unit, allowing it to communicate with a computer system via a standard interface connection, such as a USB connector. In one implementation, the present invention provides a docking station that, in a locked or closed mode, locks a removable data storage unit into place via a latch. In one implementation, the docking station includes a motorized, geared lever assembly that simultaneously unlocks and ejects the removable data storage unit from the docking station. In one implementation, a spring biases the latch to maintain the docking station in an open position for receipt of a removable data storage unit. In one implementation, after the user presses the eject button, the present invention delays ejection of the removable data storage unit until the hard disk drive is no longer in use, thereby preventing possible damage to the drive media and/or read-write heads.

US Patent:

7536701, May 19, 2009

Filed:

Oct 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/964844

Inventors:

Patrick Henry McCormack - Costa Mesa CA, US
John A. Hamming - San Clemente CA, US

Assignee:

Certance LLC - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G11B 33/02

US Classification:

720657, 720636, 720637, 720638, 720639

Abstract:

A cartridge carrier has a base with a recessed plate, a top surface, and a bottom surface. An locking ejection mechanism is coupled to the base. A guide may be coupled to the top surface of the base to receive the cartridge and an interposer board may be coupled to the guide.

US Patent:

7635227, Dec 22, 2009

Filed:

Feb 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/025289

Inventors:

Patrick McCormack - Costa Mesa CA, US
Robert Ralph Heinze - San Clemente CA, US

Assignee:

Quantum Corporation - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G02B 6/36
G02B 6/00

US Classification:

385 53, 385 92, 385134, 385135, 385136, 385 94, 385 88, 385 89, 385139

Abstract:

An exemplary embodiment provides for a cable connection apparatus wherein a connector is mounted on a disk drive chassis, or a sub-assembly attachable to a chassis, such that a cable that connects to the connector will do so along an axis parallel to the chassis or subassembly that the connector is coupled to as opposed to a more typical perpendicular coupling. As a result, the cable will not stick straight out from the back of the drive and the drive footprint is also reduced.