David D Braithwaite

US Patent:

6724554, Apr 20, 2004

Filed:

Jun 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/589247

Inventors:

David G. Braithwaite - Layton UT
Clark C. Bruderer - Farmington UT
Gregory M. Allen - Layton UT
David A. Thompson - Ogden UT

Assignee:

Iomega Corporation - UT

International Classification:

G11R 1904

US Classification:

360 60

Abstract:

A method of inhibiting inadvertent and unauthorized writing and reading of information to and from a storage medium comprises the steps of (a) writing a first code in a predetermined location on the storage medium, the first code being indicative of a first protection mode of the storage medium; (b) receiving a command to change the protection mode of the storage medium from the first protection mode to a second protection mode; and, in response to the command, (c) writing in the predetermined location on the storage medium, in place of the first code, a second code indicative of the second protection mode. A protection mode can inhibit writing to the storage medium, both writing and reading to and from the medium, or neither. Changing of protection modes can also be password protected.

US Patent:

6800042, Oct 5, 2004

Filed:

Apr 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/427653

Inventors:

David M. Braithwaite - Woods Cross UT 84087

International Classification:

A63B 5700

US Classification:

473408, 473406

Abstract:

A multi-purpose golf accessory includes a divot repair tool pivotally attached to a cover. A ball marker may be removably attached to a top portion of the cover, and a glove attachment device, such as hook and loop fasteners, may be positioned on a lower portion of the cover. A surface may be defined on the cover between the ball marker and the glove attachment device for displaying a visual image. The cover may have a resilient clip for attaching the golf accessory to the apparel of a user.

US Patent:

56444443, Jul 1, 1997

Filed:

Mar 10, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/402540

Inventors:

David G. Braithwaite - Layton UT
Clark C. Bruderer - Farmington UT
Gregory M. Allen - Layton UT
David A. Thompson - Ogden UT

Assignee:

Iomega Corporation - Roy UT

International Classification:

G11B 1904

US Classification:

360 60

Abstract:

A method of inhibiting inadvertent and unauthorized writing and reading of information to and from a storage medium comprises the steps of (a) writing a first code in a predetermined location on the storage medium, the first code being indicative of a first protection mode of the storage medium; (b) receiving a command to change the protection mode of the storage medium from the first protection mode to a second protection mode; and, in response to the command, (c) writing in the predetermined location on the storage medium, in place of the first code, a second code indicative of the second protection mode. A protection mode can inhibit writing to the storage medium, both writing and reading to and from the medium, or neither. Changing of protection modes can also be password protected.

US Patent:

59496010, Sep 7, 1999

Filed:

Jun 27, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/884180

Inventors:

David G. Braithwaite - Layton UT
Clark C. Bruderer - Farmington UT
Gregory M. Allen - Layton UT
David A. Thompson - Ogden UT

Assignee:

Iomega Corporation - Roy UT

International Classification:

G11B 1904

US Classification:

360 60

Abstract:

A method of inhibiting inadvertent and unauthorized writing and reading of information to and from a storage medium comprises the steps of (a) writing a first code in a predetermined location on the storage medium, the first code being indicative of a first protection mode of the storage medium; (b) receiving a command to change the protection mode of the storage medium from the first protection mode to a second protection mode; and, in response to the command, (c) writing in the predetermined location on the storage medium, in place of the first code, a second code indicative of the second protection mode. A protection mode can inhibit writing to the storage medium, both writing and reading to and from the medium, or neither. Changing of protection modes can also be password protected.

US Patent:

61045616, Aug 15, 2000

Filed:

Feb 10, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/247902

Inventors:

David G. Braithwaite - Layton UT
Clark C. Bruderer - Farmington UT
Gregory M. Allen - Layton UT
David A. Thompson - Ogden UT

Assignee:

Iomega Corporation - Roy UT

International Classification:

G11R 1904

US Classification:

360 60

Abstract:

A method of inhibiting inadvertent and unauthorized writing and reading of information to and from a storage medium comprises the steps of (a) writing a first code in a predetermined location on the storage medium, the first code being indicative of a first protection mode of the storage medium; (b) receiving a command to change the protection mode of the storage medium from the first protection mode to a second protection mode; and, in response to the command, (c) writing in the predetermined location on the storage medium, in place of the first code, a second code indicative of the second protection mode. A protection mode can inhibit writing to the storage medium, both writing and reading to and from the medium, or neither. Changing of protection modes can also be password protected.