Scott J Patterson

US Patent:

6693758, Feb 17, 2004

Filed:

Jun 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/893328

Inventors:

Scott Ryan Patterson - Manitou Springs CO
Paddy Eliot Collins - Colorado Springs CO
Ryan Stuart Porter - Monument CO
Peter A. Johnson - Black Forest CO
Alexander Chan - Colorado Springs CO
Kim M. Thomas - Colorado Springs CO
Christopher Lee Felton - Colorado Springs CO
David Ray Berry - Colorado Springs CO
Thua Nang Dai - Colorado Springs CO
Dominic John Maglin - Pueblo CO
Theodore James Oade - Colorado Springs CO
Gary Eugene Sadler - Colorado Springs CO
Sam Wen - Superior CO
John C. Owens - Arvada CO

Assignee:

Quantum Corporation - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G11B 1700

US Classification:

360 69, 360 92, 414932

Abstract:

The tape cartridge transport magazine receives and stores tape cartridges in a horizontal orientation relative to the tape cartridge transport magazine to achieve a substantially smaller form factor. Once loaded into the magazine, the tape cartridges are shuffled in a vertical closed loop within the magazine so that any one of the tape cartridges can be positioned for selection by a cartridge picker. During shuffling within the magazine, individual tape cartridges are not flipped or reoriented, but remain properly oriented for selection by the cartridge picker. When used with a tape cartridge autoloader/library system as disclosed herein, a pair of interchangeable magazines can be utilized to store and provide tape cartridges for selection by a rotating cartridge picker.

US Patent:

6693759, Feb 17, 2004

Filed:

Jun 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/895816

Inventors:

John C. Owens - Arvada CO
Paddy Eliot Collins - Colorado Springs CO
Ryan Stuart Porter - Monument CO
Peter A. Johnson - Black Forest CO
Alexander Chan - Colorado Springs CO
Kim M. Thomas - Colorado Springs CO
Christopher Lee Felton - Colorado Springs CO
David Ray Berry - Colorado Springs CO
Thua Nang Dai - Colorado Springs CO
Dominic John Maglia - Pueblo CO
Theodore James Oade - Colorado Springs CO
Scott Ryan Patterson - Manitou Springs CO
Gary Eugene Sadler - Colorado Springs CO
Sam Wen - Superior CO

Assignee:

Quantum Corporation - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G11B 1700

US Classification:

360 69, 360 92

Abstract:

A tape cartridge autoloader library system including at least one read/write tape drive, a tape cartridge picker, a single tape cartridge interface, and a pair of tape cartridge magazines within a compact form factor that fits into a standard library rack mount. The autoloader/library system is a complete tape cartridge library that stores, manages, and automatically exchanges a plurality of tape cartridges between the tape drive, the single cartridge interface, and the pair of tape cartridge magazines. The tape cartridge magazines are each configured to receive and store a plurality of individual tape cartridges in a horizontal relationship. The tape cartridge magazines transport the individual tape cartridges within the tape cartridge magazines so that an individual one of the tape cartridges is in position for selection by the cartridge picker. The cartridge picker rotates to exchange tape cartridges between one of the tape drive, the pair of tape cartridge magazines, and/or the single tape cartridge interface. The single cartridge interface exchanges individual tape cartridges between an operator and the autoloader/library system.

US Patent:

6816331, Nov 9, 2004

Filed:

May 17, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/860773

Inventors:

Ryan Stuart Porter - Monument CO
John C. Owens - Arvada CO
Paddy Eliot Collins - Colorado Springs CO
Scott Ryan Patterson - Manitou Springs CO
Kim M. Thomas - Black Forest CO

Assignee:

Quantum Corporation - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G11B 1902

US Classification:

360 69, 360 92

Abstract:

Tape cartridge picker including a turntable that rotates in a fixed base to interface with at least one tape cartridge storage location and at least one tape drive. The turntable includes a cavity configured to receive a tape cartridge. The cavity is defined in the turntable about a central axis of rotation so that once received in the cavity, the tape cartridge may be rotated within the turntable for delivery to one of the at least one storage location and the at least one tape drive. Tape cartridges are loaded onto the turntable using a translation arm that extends horizontally from the turntable to engage or hook a tape cartridge and pull the tape cartridge into the cavity. Tape cartridges are unloaded from the turntable by extending the translation arm to slide the tape cartridge out of the cavity and into one of the at least one storage location and the at least one tape drive.

US Patent:

6829116, Dec 7, 2004

Filed:

Nov 10, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/710645

Inventors:

John C. Owens - Arvada CO
Pat Eliot Collins - Colorado Springs CO
Ryan Stuart Porter - Monument CO
Peter A. Johnson - Black Forest CO
Alexander Chan - Colorado Springs CO
Kim M. Thomas - Colorado Springs CO
Christopher Lee Felton - Colorado Springs CO
David Ray Berry - Colorado Springs CO
Thua Nang Dai - Colorado Springs CO
Dominic John Maglia - Pueblo CO
Theodore James Oade - Colorado Springs CO
Scott Ryan Patterson - Manitou Springs CO
Gary Eugene Sadler - Colorado Springs CO
Sam Wen - Superior CO

Assignee:

Quantum Corporation - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G11B 1700

US Classification:

360 69, 360 92

Abstract:

The tape cartridge autoloader library system comprises at least one read/write tape drive, a tape cartridge picker, a single tape cartridge interface, and at least one pair of tape cartridge transport magazines within a compact form factor that fits into a standard library rack mount of cabinet. The autoloader/library system is a complete tape cartridge library that stores, manages, and automatically exchanges a plurality of tape cartridges between the tape drive unit, the single cartridge interface, and the tape cartridge transport magazines. The tape cartridge transport magazines are each configured to receive and store a plurality of individual tape cartridges in a horizontal relationship. The tape cartridge transport magazines also transport the individual tape cartridges within the tape cartridge transport magazine so that a specific one of the tape cartridges is in position for selection by the cartridge picker. The cartridge picker is configured to rotate to position the cartridge picker to exchange the individual tape cartridges with one of the tape drive, the tape cartridge transport magazines, and/or the single tape cartridge interface.

US Patent:

8485471, Jul 16, 2013

Filed:

Sep 29, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/893217

Inventors:

Scott R. Patterson - Manitou Springs CO, US
Bradley Mastrolia - Colorado Springs CO, US

Assignee:

AMI Industries, Inc. - Colorado Springs CO

International Classification:

B64D 25/115

US Classification:

244122AG, 297466, 297487, 297488

Abstract:

An ejection seat arm flail injury prevention apparatus comprises a pair of rigid support arms on each side of the ejection seat that deploy outwardly to support a semi-rigid backstop substantially behind the ejection seat occupant. When the ejection seat is propelled out of the aircraft and is subjected to the windblast, the occupant's arms are allowed to flail in a rearward direction in the windblast until the occupant's arms impact the semi-rigid backstop. The backstop is semi-rigid in that it deforms sufficiently to enable the rearward motion of the occupant's arms to be arrested without impact injury, yet is sufficiently rigid to prevent the occupant's arms from rebounding off the backstop or striking the rigid support arms.

US Patent:

20040056568, Mar 25, 2004

Filed:

Sep 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/235269

Inventors:

Grant Carlson - Florissant CO, US
Merion White - Colorado Springs CO, US
Brian Roth - Elbert CO, US
Scott Patterson - Manitou Springs CO, US

International Classification:

A47B097/00

US Classification:

312/223100

Abstract:

An easily expandable and interchangeable library system is achieved by integrating several storage library modules which are specifically designed to allow easy transfer of storage media there between. Each library module is equipped with an integral elevator track which is capable of directing and accommodating the movement of a storage media elevator between the various modules. The storage elevator is appropriately designed to easily travel between the storage library modules, without the need for additional components or additional equipment. The use of wireless communication between an elevator controller and a library controller allows for the controlled movement an interaction of the elevator between library modules, thus creating an expandable library system within which storage capacity can be easily and economically increased without the need for additional equipment.

US Patent:

20040076085, Apr 22, 2004

Filed:

Oct 21, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/274559

Inventors:

Scott Patterson - Manitou Springs CO, US
Merion White - Colorado Springs CO, US

International Classification:

G11B007/085
G11B021/08
G11B015/68
G11B003/70
G11B005/84
G11B007/26

US Classification:

369/030400, 360/092000, 369/291000

Abstract:

A data library supporting a plurality of data cartridges, at least one filter cartridge, and a picker/placer mechanism that is capable of manipulating both types of cartridges. The filter cartridge prevents airborne particulates from contaminating the data library. The cartridge design allows the picker/placer to be used to insert or remove a filter for cleaning or replacement, thereby obviating the need for shutting down the library for filter maintenance.

US Patent:

58200550, Oct 13, 1998

Filed:

Sep 16, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/716684

Inventors:

Gregory S. Leger - Colorado Springs CO
Scott R. Patterson - Colorado Springs CO
Ryan S. Porter - Monument CO
Joseph A. Stabile - Colorado Springs CO

Assignee:

Philips Electronics North America Corporation - New York NY

International Classification:

G11B 1568

US Classification:

242337

Abstract:

A compact x-y position system employing a cantilevered frame for carrying an elevator, a gripper with z-axis motion capability mounted to the elevator and cartridge handling and storage including multiple removable magazines and a mailbox for cartridge insertion and disgorgement provide a complete cartridge manipulation apparatus for tape libraries. The x-y position system includes a y-axis rail with unlimited vertical expansion capability and a cantilevered x-axis frame mountable within a standard 19" electronics rack. The gripper mounted to an elevator carried by the x-axis frame is bidirectionally translatable in a z axis and includes a traction assembly having a belt drive train and reaction rollers for cartridge handling. The mailbox incorporates an aperture in an exposed face of the library with a movable door for blocking access to an interior bay of the tape library. An ejection mechanism is incorporated for cartridges inserted into the mailbox by the gripper.