Patents by Inventor Brian L. Gibbons

Brian L. Gibbons 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).

  • Loader for video playback mechanism
    Patent number: 6215611
    Abstract: A video storage mechanism loading device is provided including a base situated adjacent a video playback mechanism having an opening formed on a front face thereof for receiving a video storage mechanism for playback purposes. Also included is a plurality of holding brackets situated on the base for containing and maneuvering a plurality of video storage mechanisms. A video storage mechanism removal assembly is included for removing one of the video storage mechanisms from the base. Next provided is a transfer mechanism for moving one of the video storage mechanisms from the base to a position adjacent to the opening of the video playback mechanism. An injector unit is included for inserting the video storage mechanism from the transfer mechanism into the opening of the video playback mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Inventor: Brian L. Gibbons