Patents by Inventor Daniel O Tanner

Daniel O Tanner 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).

  • Manufacture of data storage device
    Patent number: 6958874
    Abstract: A device and method for preparing media discs (2) in which servowriting and verification of the media may be carried out simultaneously. A common monolithic platform (1) is provided which supports air bearing systems which allow movement of a media disc rotary carrier (5), a servowriting headstack (3) and certifier headstack (4). Indirect drive may be provided to the rotary carrier (5) via coupling means (62).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Westwind Air Bearings Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Gerrard, Robin J. W. Powell, Daniel O Tanner