Patents by Inventor Robert Billington

Robert Billington 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).

  • Dual concentric robotic high performance automated tape cartridge system
    Publication number: 20030063966
    Abstract: A data storage and retrieval system. In a preferred embodiment, the data storage and retrieval system includes a polygonal array of cells that are inwardly disposed with openings configured to receive data storage units. A first robot unit to transport a data storage unit to and from the polygonal array of cells is located within the polygonal array of cells. A second robot unit is also located within the polygonal array of cells to transport a data storage unit to and from the polygonal array of cells. The second robot unit manipulates the data storage units placed in the cylindrical array of cells independently of the first robot unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: James L. Apple, Jerry L. Donze, James C. Faulk, Robert Billington, Gerald M. Grammens, Gerard FitzPatrick, Timothy C. Ostwald