Patents by Inventor Dennis Quinto Cruz
Dennis Quinto Cruz 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).
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Patent number: 10464108Abstract: Certain exemplary aspects of the present disclosure are directed towards apparatuses and methods which autonomously decontaminate parts. Parts to be cleaned are identified, and based on the identification of the part, a part specific cleaning program is initiated. During the cleaning, the part is manipulated about a gas supply in such a way that the drag force on the contamination particles attached to the part exceeds the contamination particles' surface adhesion force and accordingly is removed from the surface of the part. The removed contamination is then evacuated from the atmospheric environment near the part by a low pressure zone of a second gaseous material near the part.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Timothy Ronald Brown, Grant Nicholas Hester, Dennis Quinto Cruz, David Maxwell Harrold, Hans John Geittmann
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Publication number: 20170354997Abstract: Certain exemplary aspects of the present disclosure are directed towards apparatuses and methods which autonomously decontaminate parts. Parts to be cleaned are identified, and based on the identification of the part, a part specific cleaning program is initiated. During the cleaning, the part is manipulated about a gas supply in such a way that the drag force on the contamination particles attached to the part exceeds the contamination particles' surface adhesion force and accordingly is removed from the surface of the part. The removed contamination is then evacuated from the atmospheric environment near the part by a low pressure zone of a second gaseous material near the part.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Timothy Ronald Brown, Grant Nicholas Hester, Dennis Quinto Cruz, David Maxwell Harrold, Hans John Geittmann
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Patent number: 9744567Abstract: Certain exemplary aspects of the present disclosure are directed towards apparatuses and methods which autonomously decontaminate parts. Parts to be cleaned are identified, and based on the identification of the part, a part specific cleaning program is initiated. During the cleaning, the part is manipulated about a gas supply in such a way that the drag force on the contamination particles attached to the part exceeds the contamination particles' surface adhesion force and accordingly is removed from the surface of the part. The removed contamination is then evacuated from the atmospheric environment near the part by a low pressure zone of a second gaseous material near the part.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Timothy Ronald Brown, Grant Nicholas Hester, Dennis Quinto Cruz, David Maxwell Harrold, Hans John Geittmann
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Publication number: 20150209839Abstract: Certain exemplary aspects of the present disclosure are directed towards apparatuses and methods which autonomously decontaminate parts. Parts to be cleaned are identified, and based on the identification of the part, a part specific cleaning program is initiated. During the cleaning, the part is manipulated about a gas supply in such a way that the drag force on the contamination particles attached to the part exceeds the contamination particles' surface adhesion force and accordingly is removed from the surface of the part. The removed contamination is then evacuated from the atmospheric environment near the part by a low pressure zone of a second gaseous material near the part.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2014Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Timothy Ronald Brown, Grant Nicholas Hester, Dennis Quinto Cruz, David Maxwell Harrold, Hans John Geittmann
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Patent number: 8448533Abstract: A test baseplate is configured to support and expose at least one storage device component to particle evacuation and particle analysis. The test baseplate includes a base having an upper surface that extends between an outer peripheral wall and an inner peripheral wall and having a lower surface defined by the inner peripheral wall. The test baseplate also includes a top clamp configured to be fastened to the upper surface of the base to secure the at least one storage device component to the base.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2008Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Dennis Quinto Cruz, Nathaniel Patrick Sheppleman, Carl John Naley, Tommy Joe Metzner
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Patent number: 8313579Abstract: An apparatus and associated method are provided for treating a workpiece with a cryogenic impingement fluid. A fixture supports the workpiece in an upright position and operably connects an electrical component of the workpiece to a power source in the supported position. A cryogenic impingement fluid applicator sprays a stream of the cryogenic impingement fluid against the supported workpiece and laterally moves the stream in accordance with a predetermined path. A shield deflects the stream of cryogenic impingement fluid to prevent the stream from contacting at least a part of the workpiece as the stream is moved along the predetermined path.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Dennis Quinto Cruz, David Maxwell Harrold, Grant Nicholas Hester, Timothy Ronald Brown
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Patent number: 8118964Abstract: A process for assembling data storage components in which a cylindrically shaped first structure of a data storage device is inserted into an aperture of a second structure, the first structure having a circumferentially extending outer surface and the aperture of the second structure having an aperture sidewall. An annular gap is formed between the outer surface of the first structure and the inner sidewall of the aperture of the second structure, and a plurality of discrete dots of adhesive are placed to span the annular gap following which the adhesive is cured by exposing the adhesive to ultraviolet radiation to attaches the first and second structures into a sub-assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2008Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Dennis Quinto Cruz, Jonathan Pahl Jones, Jason Paul Delaney
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Publication number: 20110108071Abstract: An apparatus and associated method are provided for treating a workpiece with a cryogenic impingement fluid. A fixture supports the workpiece in an upright position and operably connects an electrical component of the workpiece to a power source in the supported position. A cryogenic impingement fluid applicator sprays a stream of the cryogenic impingement fluid against the supported workpiece and laterally moves the stream in accordance with a predetermined path. A shield deflects the stream of cryogenic impingement fluid to prevent the stream from contacting at least a part of the workpiece as the stream is moved along the predetermined path.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Dennis Quinto Cruz, David Maxwell Harrold, Grant Nicholas Hester, Timothy Ronald Brown
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Publication number: 20100080098Abstract: A test baseplate is configured to support and expose at least one storage device component to particle evacuation and particle analysis. The test baseplate includes a base having an upper surface that extends between an outer peripheral wall and an inner peripheral wall and having a lower surface defined by the inner peripheral wall. The test baseplate also includes a top clamp configured to be fastened to the upper surface of the base to secure the at least one storage device component to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Dennis Quinto Cruz, Nathaniel Patrick Sheppleman, Carl John Naley, Tommy Joe Metzner
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Publication number: 20090229639Abstract: A particle purge system purges particles from an electronic device. The electronic device is inverted and secured to an interface plate included with the system. A clean purge fluid is injected into an inlet of the interface plate to release and remove particles in the electronic device. The particle purge system agitates the electronic device to enhance the release of particles from components in the electronic device into the purge fluid. At least a portion of the purge fluid that contains the released particles is exhausted through an outlet in the interface plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Tommy Joe Metzner, Nathaniel Patrick Sheppleman, Dennis Quinto Cruz, Sumit Chandra
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Publication number: 20090211701Abstract: A process for assembling data storage components in which a cylindrically shaped first structure of a data storage device is inserted into an aperture of a second structure, the first structure having a circumferentially extending outer surface and the aperture of the second structure having an aperture sidewall. An annular gap is formed between the outer surface of the first structure and the inner sidewall of the aperture of the second structure, and a plurality of discrete dots of adhesive are placed to span the annular gap following which the adhesive is cured by exposing the adhesive to ultraviolet radiation to attaches the first and second structures into a sub-assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Dennis Quinto Cruz, Jonathan Pahl Jones, Jason Paul Delaney