Patents by Inventor William Wesley Torrey

William Wesley Torrey 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 storing operational data of a storage automation device to a removable nonvolatile memory component
    Patent number: 7085884
    Abstract: A cartridge storage system comprising a movable component, a removable nonvolatile memory component (RNMC), and logic configured to store operational data indicative of an operational history of the movable component in the RNMC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: William Wesley Torrey, Colette Toone Howe, Myron Eugen Yoknis, Rick A. Kato, Curtis C. Ballard
  • Systems and methods for backing up data
    Patent number: 7065620
    Abstract: A system for backing up data includes a data-directing device configured to receive data to be backed up, a first backup storage device that is communicatively coupled to the data-directing device and that is configured to store the received data, a data-caching device that is coupled to the data-directing device and that is configured to store the received data, a switch that is configured to communicatively couple the data-directing device to a second backup storage device responsive to a backup operation failure, wherein data stored in the data-caching device is transferred to the second backup storage device via the data-directing device responsive to the backup operation failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Curtis C. Ballard, William Wesley Torrey, Michael J. Chaloner
  • Systems and methods for backing up data
    Publication number: 20040088508
    Abstract: A system for backing up data includes a data-directing device configured to receive data to be backed up, a first backup storage device that is communicatively coupled to the data-directing device and that is configured to store the received data, a data-caching device that is coupled to the data-directing device and that is configured to store the received data, a switch that is configured to communicatively couple the data-directing device to a second backup storage device responsive to a backup operation failure, wherein data stored in the data-caching device is transferred to the second backup storage device via the data-directing device responsive to the backup operation failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Curtis C. Ballard, William Wesley Torrey, Michael J. Chaloner
  • Redundant backup device
    Patent number: 6662281
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a redundant back up device. Through use of the device, a method for backing up information can be performed that comprises the steps of transmitting data to be backed up to a primary backup device and to the redundant backup device, writing the transmitted data to a writing medium contained within a writing device of the primary backup device, and simultaneous to the step of writing the transmitted data to the writing medium of the primary backup device, caching the transmitted data in a data storage device of the redundant backup device. By caching the transmitted data in this manner, the data can be rewritten to the writing medium should a failure occur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Curtis C. Ballard, William Wesley Torrey, Michael J. Chaloner
  • Split compound gear assembly for a drive loader
    Patent number: 6433955
    Abstract: A split compound gear assembly for a drive loader of the type having an overcentering mechanism with a drive loader actuator shaft. The split compound gear assembly may comprise a drive gear operably connected to a motor, and a first compound gear engaging the drive gear. The assembly also comprises a split compound gear engaging the first compound gear which allows the overcentering mechanism to quickly snap closed. The split compound gear includes an inner member including an inner, smaller gear which is freely rotatable within an outer member including an outer, larger gear. The split compound gear assembly may also include a sector gear which engages the inner gear of the split compound gear and rotates the drive loader actuator shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Paul C Coffin, Leslie G Christie, Jr., William Wesley Torrey
  • Redundant backup device
    Publication number: 20020103982
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a redundant back up device. Through use of the device, a method for backing Up information can be performed that comprises the steps of transmitting data to be backed up to a primary backup device and to the redundant backup device, writing the transmitted data to a writing medium contained within a writing device of the primary backup device, and simultaneous to the step of writing the transmitted data to the writing medium of the primary backup device, caching the transmitted data in a data storage device of the redundant backup device. By caching the transmitted data in this manner, the data can be rewritten to the writing medium should a failure occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Curtis C. Ballard, William Wesley Torrey, Michael J. Chaloner