Inventor
Paul C. Coffin
Inventor
Fort Collins, CO, US
Overview
Patents· 40 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
G11Bprimary
G11BInformation storage based on relative movement between record carrier and transducer80%
G06KGraphical data reading4%
Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification4%
B41JTypewriters2%
F16GBelts, cables, or ropes, predominantly used for driving purposes2%
G02BOptical elements, systems or apparatus2%
H01QAntennas, i.e. radio aerials2%
H05KPrinted circuits2%
PatentTitleYear
8,696,107'Print media jam clearance assembly'20147,455,375'Removable media storage method and device for a data storage system'20087,340,749'Method and apparatus to detect presence of or a size of a data cartridge'20087,334,978'Cartridge-handling apparatus for a media storage system'20087,292,506'System and method of redundant cabling in a media storage system'20077,088,539'Apparatus for detecting media'20067,046,587'Systems and methods for providing automatic access to data media in a data storage system'20067,036,132'Reconfigurable cartridge processing module for storing cartridge receiving devices in a data storage system'20067,028,314'Media storage system and method for identifying a storage location therein'20067,006,319'Media-detection system and method for identifying types of data cartridges'20066,956,715'High-density media storage system'20056,924,777'Enhanced antenna using flexible circuitry'20056,848,114'Bulk access system for a data storage system'20056,804,877'Methods for attaching a spring mechanism to a media storage device'20046,707,770'Picker shipping lock mechanism for data storage system'20046,707,636'Cartridge picker assembly'20046,664,525'Adjustable focus imaging device'20036,661,747'Systems for retaining data media in a media storage device'20036,654,318'Devices for storing data media in a data storage system'20036,570,735'Cartridge picker assembly'20036,538,752'System and method for positioning a component using feedback'20036,480,443'Method and system for restraining a cartridge within an insertable magazine'20026,469,850'Automatic splaying picker finger'20026,433,955'Split compound gear assembly for a drive loader'20026,421,306'Single-side engaging picker for data cartridges'20026,404,724'Automatic splaying picker finger'20026,330,217'Media cartridge insertion apparatus for a media cartridge storage and handling system'20016,301,072'Thumb referencing and drive system'20016,266,316'Automatic splaying picker finger'20016,259,579'Picker indexing and multimedia cartridge referencing spring'20016,231,291'Method and apparatus for exchanging data cartridges in a jukebox data storage system'20016,226,252'Picker shipping lock mechanism for data storage system'20016,160,786'Cartridge engaging assembly with rack drive thumb actuator system'20006,157,513'Thumb referencing and drive system'20006,104,693'Mounting system for cartridge plunge mechanism'20006,042,205'Media holding device incorporating a media locking mechanism'20005,721,716'Linear displacement and support apparatus for use in a cartridge handling system'19985,687,039'Dual fixed-finger picker for data cartridges'19975,662,539'Tensioning device for a flexible drive member'19975,596,556'Linear displacement and support apparatus for use in a cartridge handling system'1997Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
1997–2003Patents assigned to HEWLETT PACKARD CO (20)· patent assignee history
1997–2008Based in Fort Collins, CO, US· patent location history
2003–2014Patents assigned to HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO (20)· patent assignee history
2005–2014Based in Battle Ground, WA, US· patent location history
2008Based in Battleground, WA, US· patent location history
2014Patents assigned to COFFIN PAUL (1)· patent assignee history
2014Patents assigned to KAISER PIERRE J (1)· patent assignee history
2014Patents assigned to LO KEVIN (1)· patent assignee history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| HEWLETT PACKARD CO | 20 | 1997–2003 |
| HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO | 20 | 2003–2014 |
| COFFIN PAULself | 1 | 2014 |
| KAISER PIERRE J | 1 | 2014 |
| LO KEVIN | 1 | 2014 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO, US | 33 | 1997–2008 |
| Battle Ground, Washington, US | 6 | 2005–2014 |
| Battleground, Washington, US | 1 | 2008 |