Patents by Inventor Anthony M. Candia

Anthony M. Candia 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).

  • Method of and apparatus for removing debris from the floptical medium
    Patent number: 5419733
    Abstract: The current invention substantially removes particulate waste materials or debris from the floptical medium after laser etching. A low-temperature gas containing ice crystals is applied at a predetermined angle while the floptical medium is being rotated to improve the cleaning effect. The temperature of the disk is maintained above freezing to maintain the cleaning effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Paul R. Johnson, James Bero, Jeff G. Carter, Anthony M. Candia, George T. Kieger, Ronald F. Hales, Fred C. Thomas, III