Patents by Inventor David M. Schacter

David M. Schacter 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 apparatus for determining the location of information on a magnetic tape
    Patent number: 5566033
    Abstract: An improvement in a magnetic tape playback apparatus for determining the location of any portion of the magnetic tape as it passes the tape reading head including optically readable indicia means printed on the magnetic tape representing encoded information and means for optically reading the indicia including a light source and detector both mounted on one side of the tape. The improvement is compatible with existing magnetic tape playback devices and magnetic tape cassettes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Inventors: Gary E. Frame, David M. Schacter