Patents by Inventor Brian Hext

Brian Hext 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 libraries
    Publication number: 20060193078
    Abstract: A data storage library for the storage of a plurality of data storage media, the library including a Z-direction mechanism for raising and lowering the media within the library, the Z-direction mechanism comprising support means for a picker mechanism for inserting storage media into and withdrawing them from storage locations within the library, a motor driven rotateable lever arranged to raise and lower the picker mechanism, and a counter-balancing mechanism including a spring which serves to reduce the power required to drive the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicant: M5 Data Limited
    Inventors: Brian Hext, Charles Donkin