Patents by Inventor Bryan W. Noble

Bryan W. Noble 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 automating the assembly of data storage devices
    Patent number: 6386471
    Abstract: System for releasably retaining portions of a data cartridge shell in an assembled configuration including at least one first boss tower on a first portion of the data cartridge shell having a receiving hole with an inner surface. At least one second boss tower on a second portion of the data cartridge shell including an outer surface is adapted to releasably engage with the receiving hole at a boss tower interface in the assembled configuration. A plurality of retention ribs and a plurality of guide ribs are located at the boss tower interface to releasably retain the first portion of the cartridge shell to the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Imation Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Keller, Gregg C. Hagen, Gregory D. Roberts, Gregory H. Johnson, Michael W. Johnson, Bryan W. Noble