Patents by Inventor Karl M. Armagost

Karl M. Armagost 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).

  • Magazine-based data cartridge library
    Patent number: 7265938
    Abstract: The present invention provides a magazine-based data cartridge library that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of shelves that are capable of holding a plurality of data cartridge magazines, one or more drives, a magazine transport for moving magazines within the cabinet, and a cartridge transport for moving data cartridges between a magazine and a drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Karl M. Armagost, Edwin J. Wadsworth, Neal A. Downey, Christian C. Curtis, Matthew T. Starr, Ray D. Heineman
  • Magazine-based data cartridge library
    Patent number: 7180701
    Abstract: The present invention provides a magazine-based data cartridge library that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of shelves that are capable of holding a plurality of data cartridge magazines, one or more drives, a magazine transport for moving magazines within the cabinet, and a cartridge transport for moving data cartridges between a magazine and a drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Karl M. Armagost, Ray D. Heineman, Edwin J. Wadsworth, Neal A. Downey, Christian C. Curtis, Matthew T. Starr
  • Data cartridge library operable with a multipiece magazine, drive bay, user interface, an entry/exit port, and universal electronics bay
    Patent number: 7119982
    Abstract: Disclosed is a data cartridge library operable with at least one data cartridge magazine, drive bay and universal electronics bay. The data cartridge library generally comprises a frame that defines an interior space wherein a multi piece-data cartridge magazine capable of holding a plurality of data cassettes, an adjustable drive bay for holding various form factor drives accessible by an operator through an opening in the drive bay to remove or insert drives, and a transport assembly for moving and inserting one of the data cartridges from a magazine to one of the drives, via a different opening in the drive bay, for data recording purposes can reside. The library can further comprise a user interface allowing a user to communicate with the library and an entry/exit port through which a magazine can be inserted/removed. The data cartridge library can also comprise a universal electronics bay, not comprised by the frame, which is capable of holding electronics other than a power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Spectra Logic Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew T. Starr, Jennifer L. Woodruff, Clark D. Brace, Peter J. Kumpon, Karl M. Armagost
  • Magazine-Based Data Cartridge Library
    Publication number: 20040264040
    Abstract: The present invention provides a magazine-based data cartridge library that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of shelves that are capable of holding a plurality of data cartridge magazines, one or more drives, a magazine transport for moving magazines within the cabinet, and a cartridge transport for moving data cartridges between a magazine and a drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: SPECTRA LOGIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Karl M. Armagost, Edwin J. Wadsworth, Neal A. Downey, Christian C. Curtis, Matthew T. Starr, Ray D. Heineman
  • Magazine-Based Data Cartridge Library
    Publication number: 20040264039
    Abstract: The present invention provides a magazine-based data cartridge library that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of shelves that are capable of holding a plurality of data cartridge magazines, one or more drives, a magazine transport for moving magazines within the cabinet, and a cartridge transport for moving data cartridges between a magazine and a drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: SPECTRA LOGIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Karl M. Armagost, Ray D. Heineman, Edwin J. Wadsworth, Neal A. Downey, Christian C. Curtis, Matthew T. Starr
  • BALL GRID ARRAY MOUNTED LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANELS
    Publication number: 20020085158
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a display assembly having a liquid crystal on silicon display device disposed on a first substrate and having first electrical contact pads. The display assembly also has a second substrate having second electrical contact pads coupled to the first electrical contact pads and having an array of ball contact elements. Various embodiments and features are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 1999
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: KARL M. ARMAGOST, JAMES G. KOLM, EDWARD R. POLLARD, GABOR A. TOTH, JEFFREY F. HAMBLETON