Patents by Inventor Larry Blanchard

Larry Blanchard 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).

  • System and method for read/write optimization
    Patent number: 7139141
    Abstract: In a tape drive for storing and retrieving information to and from a media, a system for optimizing write performance includes a tape head and a controller. The tape head may include a write element. The controller may be for optimizing write performance in response to at least one media information signal that is stored on a media cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Storage Technology Corporation
    Inventors: James C. Cates, Keith Gary Boyer, Mark Hennecken, Robert G. Brocko, Larry Blanchard, Michael L. Leonhardt