Patents by Inventor Daniel M. McCormick

Daniel M. McCormick 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).

  • Patent number: 8116075
    Abstract: A system and method for an improved multiple hard-disk-drive data-storage enclosure. Some embodiments position drives in counter-rotating pairs, each simultaneously accessing half the data, such that seek-caused actuator rotational-acceleration vibration cause simultaneous canceling rotational torque. Some embodiments position the edge of a first drive (or drive pair) at an angle to the actuator midpoint of a nearby second drive (or drive pair), such that rotational-acceleration vibration from a seek-caused actuator rotation in the first drive does not cause a rotational movement into the second drive that affects the tracking or seek operation. Some further embodiments position drives in a herringbone pattern to redirect air flow in addition to reducing rotational-acceleration vibration interaction. Other embodiments include a printed wire circuit board mounted to reduce the rotational-acceleration vibration interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Assurance Hardware and Software Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Hall, Daniel M. McCormick, Eric J. Wendel, Charles A. Lemaire
  • Publication number: 20100260024
    Abstract: A system and method for an improved multiple hard-disk-drive data-storage enclosure. Some embodiments position drives in counter-rotating pairs, each simultaneously accessing half the data, such that seek-caused actuator rotational-acceleration vibration cause simultaneous canceling rotational torque. Some embodiments position the edge of a first drive (or drive pair) at an angle to the actuator midpoint of a nearby second drive (or drive pair), such that rotational-acceleration vibration from a seek-caused actuator rotation in the first drive does not cause a rotational movement into the second drive that affects the tracking or seek operation. Some further embodiments position drives in a herringbone pattern to redirect air flow in addition to reducing rotational-acceleration vibration interaction. Other embodiments include a printed wire circuit board mounted to reduce the rotational-acceleration vibration interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: ATRATO INC.
    Inventors: Eric J. Wendel, Jonathan E. Hall, Daniel M. McCormick, Charles A. Lemaire
  • Patent number: 7701700
    Abstract: A system and method for an improved multiple hard-disk-drive data-storage enclosure. Some embodiments position drives in counter-rotating pairs, each simultaneously accessing half the data, such that seek-caused actuator rotational-acceleration vibration cause simultaneous canceling rotational torque. Some embodiments position the edge of a first drive (or drive pair) at an angle to the actuator midpoint of a nearby second drive (or drive pair), such that rotational-acceleration vibration from a seek-caused actuator rotation in the first drive does not cause a rotational movement into the second drive that affects the tracking or seek operation. Some further embodiments position drives in a herringbone pattern to redirect air flow in addition to reducing rotational-acceleration vibration interaction. Other embodiments include a printed wire circuit board mounted to reduce the rotational-acceleration vibration interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Atrato, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Hall, Daniel M. McCormick, Eric J. Wendel, Charles A. Lemaire
  • Patent number: 7646597
    Abstract: A system and method for an improved multiple hard-disk-drive data-storage enclosure. Some embodiments position drives in counter-rotating pairs, each simultaneously accessing half the data, such that seek-caused actuator rotational-acceleration vibration cause simultaneous canceling rotational torque. Some embodiments position the edge of a first drive (or drive pair) at an angle to the actuator midpoint of a nearby second drive (or drive pair), such that rotational-acceleration vibration from a seek-caused actuator rotation in the first drive does not cause a rotational movement into the second drive that affects the tracking or seek operation. Some further embodiments position drives in a herringbone pattern to redirect air flow in addition to reducing rotational-acceleration vibration interaction. Other embodiments include a printed wire circuit board mounted to reduce the rotational-acceleration vibration interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Atrato, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Hall, Daniel M. McCormick, Eric J. Wendel, Charles A. Lemaire
  • Patent number: 7630196
    Abstract: A system and method for an improved multiple hard-disk-drive data-storage enclosure. Some embodiments position drives in counter-rotating pairs, each simultaneously accessing half the data, such that seek-caused actuator rotational-acceleration vibration cause simultaneous canceling rotational torque. Some embodiments position the edge of a first drive (or drive pair) at an angle to the actuator midpoint of a nearby second drive (or drive pair), such that rotational-acceleration vibration from a seek-caused actuator rotation in the first drive does not cause a rotational movement into the second drive that affects the tracking or seek operation. Some further embodiments position drives in a herringbone pattern to redirect air flow in addition to reducing rotational-acceleration vibration interaction. Other embodiments include a printed wire circuit board mounted to reduce the rotational-acceleration vibration interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Atrato, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Hall, Daniel M. McCormick, Eric J. Wendel, Charles A. Lemaire
  • Patent number: 7626805
    Abstract: A system and method for an improved multiple hard-disk-drive data-storage enclosure. Some embodiments position drives in counter-rotating pairs, each simultaneously accessing half the data, such that seek-caused actuator rotational-acceleration vibration cause simultaneous canceling rotational torque. Some embodiments position the edge of a first drive (or drive pair) at an angle to the actuator midpoint of a nearby second drive (or drive pair), such that rotational-acceleration vibration from a seek-caused actuator rotation in the first drive does not cause a rotational movement into the second drive that affects the tracking or seek operation. Some further embodiments position drives in a herringbone pattern to redirect air flow in addition to reducing rotational-acceleration vibration interaction. Other embodiments include a printed wire circuit board mounted to reduce the rotational-acceleration vibration interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Atrato, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Hall, Daniel M. McCormick, Eric J. Wendel, Charles A. Lemaire
  • Patent number: 7505264
    Abstract: A system and method for an improved multiple hard-disk-drive data-storage enclosure. Some embodiments position drives in counter-rotating pairs, each simultaneously accessing half the data, such that seek-caused actuator rotational-acceleration vibration cause simultaneous canceling rotational torque. Some embodiments position the edge of a first drive (or drive pair) at an angle to the actuator midpoint of a nearby second drive (or drive pair), such that rotational-acceleration vibration from a seek-caused actuator rotation in the first drive does not cause a rotational movement into the second drive that affects the tracking or seek operation. Some further embodiments position drives in a herringbone pattern to redirect air flow in addition to reducing rotational-acceleration vibration interaction. Other embodiments include a printed wire circuit board mounted to reduce the rotational-acceleration vibration interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Atrato, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Hall, Daniel M. McCormick, Eric J. Wendel, Charles A. Lemaire
  • Patent number: 7447015
    Abstract: A system and method for an improved multiple hard-disk-drive data-storage enclosure. Some embodiments position drives in counter-rotating pairs, each simultaneously accessing half the data, such that seek-caused actuator rotational-acceleration vibration cause simultaneous canceling rotational torque. Some embodiments position the edge of a first drive (or drive pair) at an angle to the actuator midpoint of a nearby second drive (or drive pair), such that rotational-acceleration vibration from a seek-caused actuator rotation in the first drive does not cause a rotational movement into the second drive that affects the tracking or seek operation. Some further embodiments position drives in a herringbone pattern to redirect air flow in addition to reducing rotational-acceleration vibration interaction. Other embodiments include a printed wire circuit board mounted to reduce the rotational-acceleration vibration interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Atrato, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Hall, Daniel M. McCormick, Eric J. Wendel, Charles A. Lemaire
  • Patent number: 7391609
    Abstract: A system and method for an improved multiple hard-disk-drive data-storage enclosure. Some embodiments position drives in counter-rotating pairs, each simultaneously accessing half the data, such that seek-caused actuator rotational-acceleration vibration cause simultaneous canceling rotational torque. Some embodiments position the edge of a first drive (or drive pair) at an angle to the actuator midpoint of a nearby second drive (or drive pair), such that rotational-acceleration vibration from a seek-caused actuator rotation in the first drive does not cause a rotational movement into the second drive that affects the tracking or seek operation. Some further embodiments position drives in a herringbone pattern to redirect air flow in addition to reducing rotational-acceleration vibration interaction. Other embodiments include a printed wire circuit board mounted to reduce the rotational-acceleration vibration interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Atrato, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Hall, Daniel M. McCormick, Eric J. Wendel, Charles A. Lemaire
  • Patent number: 7359188
    Abstract: A system and method for an improved multiple hard-disk-drive data-storage enclosure. Some embodiments position drives in counter-rotating pairs, each simultaneously accessing half the data, such that seek-caused actuator rotational-acceleration vibration cause simultaneous canceling rotational torque. Some embodiments position the edge of a first drive (or drive pair) at an angle to the actuator midpoint of a nearby second drive (or drive pair), such that rotational-acceleration vibration from a seek-caused actuator rotation in the first drive does not cause a rotational movement into the second drive that affects the tracking or seek operation. Some further embodiments position drives in a herringbone pattern to redirect air flow in addition to reducing rotational-acceleration vibration interaction. Other embodiments include a printed wire circuit board mounted to reduce the rotational-acceleration vibration interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Sherwood Information Partners, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Hall, Daniel M. McCormick, Eric J. Wendel, Charles A. Lemaire
  • Patent number: 7349205
    Abstract: A system and method for an improved multiple hard-disk-drive data-storage enclosure. Some embodiments position drives in counter-rotating pairs, each simultaneously accessing half the data, such that seek-caused actuator rotational-acceleration vibration cause simultaneous canceling rotational torque. Some embodiments position the edge of a first drive (or drive pair) at an angle to the actuator midpoint of a nearby second drive (or drive pair), such that rotational-acceleration vibration from a seek-caused actuator rotation in the first drive does not cause a rotational movement into the second drive that affects the tracking or seek operation. Some further embodiments position drives in a herringbone pattern to redirect air flow in addition to reducing rotational-acceleration vibration interaction. Other embodiments include a printed wire circuit board mounted to reduce the rotational-acceleration vibration interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Sherwood Information Partners, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Hall, Daniel M. McCormick, Eric J. Wendel, Charles A. Lemaire
  • Patent number: 7319586
    Abstract: A system and method for an improved multiple hard-disk-drive data-storage enclosure. Some embodiments position drives in counter-rotating pairs, each simultaneously accessing half the data, such that seek-caused actuator rotational-acceleration vibration cause simultaneous canceling rotational torque. Some embodiments position the edge of a first drive (or drive pair) at an angle to the actuator midpoint of a nearby second drive (or drive pair), such that rotational-acceleration vibration from a seek-caused actuator rotation in the first drive does not cause a rotational movement into the second drive that affects the tracking or seek operation. Some further embodiments position drives in a herringbone pattern to redirect air flow in addition to reducing rotational-acceleration vibration interaction. Other embodiments include a printed wire circuit board mounted to reduce the rotational-acceleration vibration interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Sherwood Information Partners, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Hall, Daniel M. McCormick, Eric J. Wendel, Charles A. Lemaire
  • Patent number: 7167359
    Abstract: A system and method for an improved multiple hard-disk-drive data-storage enclosure. Some embodiments position drives in counter-rotating pairs, each simultaneously accessing half the data, such that seek-caused actuator rotational-acceleration vibration cause simultaneous canceling rotational torque. Some embodiments position the edge of a first drive (or drive pair) at an angle to the actuator midpoint of a nearby second drive (or drive pair), such that rotational-acceleration vibration from a seek-caused actuator rotation in the first drive does not cause a rotational movement into the second drive that affects the tracking or seek operation. Some further embodiments position drives in a herringbone pattern to redirect air flow in addition to reducing rotational-acceleration vibration interaction. Other embodiments include a printed wire circuit board mounted to reduce the rotational-acceleration vibration interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Sherwood Information Partners, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric J. Wendel, Jonathan E. Hall, Daniel M. McCormick, Charles A. Lemaire
  • Patent number: 4735005
    Abstract: A transparent plastic tag holder attachable to a peg board hanger employed to support a plurality of packages of goods for sale, the tag holder being a flat T-shaped strip of two or more plastic sheets heat sealed to each other around their common perimeter, an elongated arm and a cross arm forming the T-shaped strip, a pair of spaced circular passageways at the free end portion of the arm to receive legs of the hanger, a slot adjacent the other end of the arm to receive the free end of the hanger, and the cross arm having a pocket therein disposed generally downwardly from the free end of the hanger and adapted to receive and maintain an identification tag. The tag holder includes another passageway generally between the pair of spaced passageways for attachment to a guarded J-hook hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Assignee: Simple Signman Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel M. McCormick
  • Patent number: D295194
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1988
    Assignee: Simple Signman Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel M. McCormick