Patents by Inventor Brent J. Watson

Brent J. Watson 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).

  • Interchangeable cartridge data storage system for devices performing diverse functions
    Patent number: 6947254
    Abstract: A system for exchanging digital data among a plurality of hand-held computer devices. Digital signals are written by a first hand-held device to a mini-cartridge that mini-cartridge is inter-operable among a class of hand-held devices, each of which is equipped with a mini-disk drive. A common digital data format is employed to further facilitate exchange of data between devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Iomega Corporation
    Inventors: Kim B. Edwards, George T. Krieger, Fred Thomas, III, Brent J. Watson
  • Interchangeable cartridge data storage system for devices performing diverse functions
    Publication number: 20040255082
    Abstract: A system for exchanging digital data among a plurality of hand-held computer devices. Digital signals are written by a first hand-held device to a mini-cartridge that mini-cartridge is inter-operable among a class of hand-held devices, each of which is equipped with a mini-disk drive. A common digital data format is employed to further facilitate exchange of data between devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Kim B. Edwards, George T. Krieger, Fred Thomas, Brent J. Watson
  • Interchangeable cartridge data storage system for devices performing diverse functions
    Patent number: 6785091
    Abstract: A system for exchanging digital data among a plurality of hand-held computer devices. Digital signals are written by a first hand-held device to a mini-cartridge that mini-cartridge is inter-operable among a class of hand-held device, each of which is equipped with a mini disk drive. A common digital data format is employed to further facilitate exchange of data between devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Iomega Corporation
    Inventors: Kim B. Edwards, George T. Krieger, Fred Thomas, III, Brent J. Watson
  • Interchangeable cartridge data storage system for devices performing diverse functions
    Publication number: 20030188103
    Abstract: A system for exchanging digital data among a plurality of hand-held computer devices. Digital signals are written by a first hand-held device to a mini-cartridge that mini-cartridge is inter-operable among a class of hand-held device, each of which is equipped with a mini disk drive. A common digital data format is employed to further facilitate exchange of data between devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Kim B. Edwards, George T. Krieger, Fred Thomas, Brent J. Watson
  • Interchangeable cartridge data storage system for devices performing diverse functions
    Patent number: 6587304
    Abstract: A system for exchanging digital data among a plurality of hand-held computer devices. Digital signals are written by a first hand-held device to a mini-cartridge that mini-cartridge is inter-operable among a class of hand-held device, each of which is equipped with a mini disk drive. A common digital data format is employed to further facilitate exchange of data between devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Iomega Corporation
    Inventors: Kim B. Edwards, George T. Krieger, Fred Thomas, III, Brent J. Watson
  • Interchangeable cartridge data storage system for devices performing diverse functions
    Publication number: 20010047453
    Abstract: A system for exchanging digital data among a plurality of hand-held computer devices. Digital signals are written by a first hand-held device to a mini-cartridge that mini-cartridge is inter-operable among a class of hand-held device, each of which is equipped with a mini disk drive. A common digital data format is employed to further facilitate exchange of data between devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Inventors: Kim B. Edwards, George T. Krieger, Fred Thomas, Brent J. Watson
  • Caddy for cartridge and disk drive accomodating a caddy
    Patent number: 5841605
    Abstract: A caddy for adapting a mini-cartridge for use in a full-sized disk drive. The mini-cartridge is designed for use in a mini disk drive, which has dimensions and other characteristics different from a full-size disk drive. The caddy provides a mechanism for translating the size of the min-cartridge to a size suitable for use in the full-size drive. Additionally, the caddy provides a mechanism for translating rotational power from the full-size disk drive to the mini-cartridge such that a magnetic medium contained in the mini-cartridge rotates properly during use in the full-size disk drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Iomega Corporation
    Inventors: David Foster, George T. Krieger, Shane Nowell, Fred Thomas, III, Brent J. Watson
  • Interchangeable cartridge data storage system for devices performing diverse functions
    Patent number: 5809520
    Abstract: A system for exchanging digital data among a plurality of hand-held computer devices. Digital signals are written by a first hand-held device to a mini-cartridge that mini-cartridge is inter-operable among a class of hand-held devices, each of which is equipped with a mini-disk drive. A common digital data format is employed to further facilitate exchange of data between devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Iomega Corporation
    Inventors: Kim B. Edwards, George T. Krieger, Fred Thomas, III, Brent J. Watson