Patents by Inventor Albert E. Bass, Jr.

Albert E. Bass, Jr. 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).

  • Data storage tape cartridge and tape path with an idler wrap guide for reduced lateral tape movement
    Patent number: 6405957
    Abstract: A data storage tape cartridge including a housing, first and second tape reels, a storage tape, first and second corner guides and an idler wrap guide. The housing defines a head access window. The tape reels are rotatably disposed within the housing, with the storage tape extending between the tape reels. The first and second comer guides are disposed within the housing at opposite sides of the head access window. Finally, the idler wrap guide is disposed within the housing and defines a tape path extending from the first tape reel to the idler wrap guide, and from the idler wrap guide to the first corner guide. The idler wrap guide is configured to frictionally dampen lateral movement of the storage tape upon rotation of the tape reels to greatly reduce servo off track events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Imation Corp.
    Inventors: Jerry L. Alexander, Daniel C. Egan, Douglas W. Johnson, Christopher J. Zwettler, William J. Vanderheyden, Albert E. Bass, Jr.