Patents by Inventor Craig L. Rupp

Craig L. Rupp 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 and system for head retraction in a data storage device
    Patent number: 6710979
    Abstract: An improved actuation system for a data storage device. In one exemplary embodiment, a head retraction mechanism is movable in a head retraction direction between a head recording position and a head parked position, and an actuator remains engaged with the mechanism for movement during this movement to lessen the risk of damage. A torsional biasing member provides a biasing force on the head retraction arm. A displaceable transmission mechanism is driven by the actuator and moved in a slot in a base from a first position in which the head retraction mechanism is contacted and a second position in which an ejection mechanism is contacted. A load member is integral with the base contacts a friction member on the displaceable transmission mechanism to provide friction for this displaceable movement. The actuator is mounted between a stop member and a biasing member on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Iomega Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Garrigues, Craig L. Rupp, Klinton D. Washburn
  • Method and system for head retraction in a data storage device
    Publication number: 20020141115
    Abstract: An improved actuation system for a data storage device. In one exemplary embodiment, a head retraction mechanism is movable in a head retraction direction between a head recording position and a head parked position, and an actuator remains engaged with the mechanism for movement during this movement to lessen the risk of damage. A torsional biasing member provides a biasing force on the head retraction arm. A displaceable transmission mechanism is driven by the actuator and moved in a slot in a base from a first position in which the head retraction mechanism is contacted and a second position in which an ejection mechanism is contacted. A load member is integral with the base contacts a friction member on the displaceable transmission mechanism to provide friction for this displaceable movement. The actuator is mounted between a stop member and a biasing member on the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Garrigues, Craig L. Rupp, Klinton D. Washburn