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Christian A. Todd
Also filed as: TODD CHRISTIAN A · TODD CHRISTIAN ALLEN
35 granted patents·3 pending applications·476 citations·filing 1985–2023
98Inventor score
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38 records- 0188US6437946B2Coarse and fine positioning device employing a single driving mechanismSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Aug 20, 2002·20 cites·25 claims
- 0284US9601149B1Media library including storage media retrieval assemblyQUANTUM CORP·Filed 2015·Granted Mar 21, 2017·7 cites·22 claims
- 0384US5547142ATape cassette with internal tape cleaning and lockingSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1994·Granted Aug 20, 1996·36 cites·5 claims
- 0481US6786445B1Method for packing tape on a spool without tape edge wearSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Sep 7, 2004·17 cites·20 claims
- 0581US5519554ARack and pinion linear slide read/write head positioning deviceSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1994·Granted May 21, 1996·31 cites·20 claims
- 0681US5219129ATape threading mechanismSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1992·Granted Jun 15, 1993·31 cites·18 claims
- 0779US5447279ABi-compliant tape guideSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1993·Granted Sep 5, 1995·33 cites·8 claims
- 0879US4682993AFluid filter system with replaceable filter elementSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1985·Granted Jul 28, 1987·44 cites·3 claims
- 0977US5657937ATape reel lock mechanism for coaxial reel tape cartridgeSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1996·Granted Aug 19, 1997·26 cites·22 claims
- 1076US6252739B1Compliant read and write head cleanerSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Jun 26, 2001·28 cites·11 claims
- 1175US5315461AMethod and apparatus for eliminating the effect of staggerwrap on tape guidanceSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1992·Granted May 24, 1994·23 cites·7 claims
- 1272US6205001B1Data storage tape cartridge with misinsertion notch and library notchIMATION CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Mar 20, 2001·20 cites·21 claims
- 1371US6333831B1Combination linear and rotary head cleanerSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Dec 25, 2001·22 cites·10 claims
- 1471US6229674B1Coarse and fine positioning device employing a single driving mechanismSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1999·Granted May 8, 2001·19 cites·18 claims
- 1568US8276168B2Data storage media accessibility in a media libraryTODD CHRISTIAN ALLEN·Filed 2008·Granted Sep 25, 2012·1 cites·19 claims
- 1667US11342004B2System and method for rapid replacement of robotic media mover in automated media libraryQUANTUM CORP·Filed 2019·Granted May 24, 2022·1 cites·20 claims
- 1767US5310107APneumatic compliant tape guidance deviceSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1992·Granted May 10, 1994·16 cites·18 claims
- 1862US5969913AData storage tape cartridge with misinsertion notchIMATION CORP·Filed 1998·Granted Oct 19, 1999·13 cites·22 claims
- 1961US11657854B2System and method for rapid replacement of robotic media mover in automated media libraryQUANTUM CORP·Filed 2022·Granted May 23, 2023·0 cites·20 claims
- 2061US6215614B1Cartridge loading method and apparatusSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Apr 10, 2001·3 cites·9 claims
- 2159US9601150B1Media library including storage media retrieval assemblyQUANTUM CORP·Filed 2015·Granted Mar 21, 2017·1 cites·20 claims
- 2259US6069777AData storage tape cartridge with exposed base plate datum for tape registrationIMATION CORP·Filed 1998·Granted May 30, 2000·13 cites·39 claims
- 2358US6663034B1Data storage tape cartridge with datum pads for registration with a tape driveIMATION CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Dec 16, 2003·3 cites·34 claims
- 2456US6057980ACartridge loading method and apparatusSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1998·Granted May 2, 2000·9 cites·11 claims
- 2555US6212036B1Mechanically actuated tape head cleaner having debris removal vacuumSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Apr 3, 2001·11 cites·19 claims
- 2654US8186929B2High density variable access storage libraryTODD CHRISTIAN ALLEN·Filed 2008·Granted May 29, 2012·0 cites·18 claims
- 2754US6164579AMethod for floating tape spools in fixed center drivesSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Dec 26, 2000·10 cites·18 claims
- 2852US5618005ACoaxial reel tape cartridge with reduced tape forcesSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1995·Granted Apr 8, 1997·9 cites·22 claims
- 2950US11657849B1Reduced form factor, high-density, front-access only automated tape libraryQUANTUM CORP·Filed 2022·Granted May 23, 2023·0 cites·21 claims
- 3048US2021148590A1Climate controller for media libraryQUANTUM CORP·Filed 2019·Application pending·0 cites
- 3147US5232375AParallel latching device for connectorsSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1992·Granted Aug 3, 1993·14 cites·14 claims
- 3247US2013049554A1Differential rack and pinion storage media mover assemblyTODD CHRISTIAN A·Filed 2011·Application pending·0 cites
- 3346US2023399195A1Self-contained sealed refurbishable tape bulk storage systemQUANTUM CORP·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 3443US5367415AAutomatic magnetic tape cartridge separator for tape drive systemsSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1993·Granted Nov 22, 1994·5 cites·19 claims
- 3541US8262009B2System for electrical cable management in limited rotation applicationsTODD CHRISTIAN ALLEN·Filed 2008·Granted Sep 11, 2012·2 cites·13 claims
- 3638US6195238B1Tape head azimuth adjustmentSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Feb 27, 2001·3 cites·13 claims
- 3737US6246549B1Method and apparatus for reducing the coupling of the reaction force from the head actuator into the track follow servo loop of a media driveSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Jun 12, 2001·3 cites·6 claims
- 3837US6108161ACartridge loading method and apparatusSTORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Aug 22, 2000·2 cites·13 claims
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