Patents by Inventor Andrew W. Wildhaber

Andrew W. Wildhaber has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Double density storage rack system for data tape cartridges
    Patent number: 5265739
    Abstract: A storage rack system for providing high density storage of data cartridges. The storage rack system includes high density center racks having storage capability on opposing sides of the racks. Movable racks having upper rollers recessed below the plane of the upper surface of the movable racks and lower rollers are mounted on the system on both sides of the center racks. The movable racks allow access to at least one column of tape cartridge holders supported on the center racks. Brake members are resiliently mounted on the lower surfaces of the outer movable racks enabling the movable members to come to a complete stop without excessive jarring of the racks or tape cartridge holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: Engineered Data Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Macy J. Price, Jr., Laurence G. Ball, Andrew W. Wildhaber
  • Braking mechanism for a sliding tape cartridge storage system
    Patent number: 5193696
    Abstract: A storage rack system for providing high density storage of data cartridges. The storage rack system includes high density center racks having storage capability on opposing sides of the racks. Movable racks having upper rollers recessed below the plane of the upper surface of the movable racks and lower rollers are mounted on the system on both sides of the center racks. The movable racks allow access to at least one column of tape cartridge holders supported on the center racks. Brake members are resiliently mounted on the lower surfaces of the outer movable racks enabling the movable members to come to a complete stop without excessive jarring of the racks or tape cartridge holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1993
    Assignee: Engineered Data Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Macy J. Price, Jr., Laurence G. Ball, Andrew W. Wildhaber