Patents by Inventor Frank M. Weller, Jr.

Frank M. Weller, Jr. 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).

  • Removable cartridge flexible disc memory apparatus
    Patent number: 3975768
    Abstract: Flexible disc memory apparatus has a drive for rotating the flexible disc in a cartridge which is opened when inserted into the apparatus by a wedge shaped member inserted into the cartridge. The drive includes a magnetic coupling and centering device for the hub of the flexible disc. A movable head plate carries transducer heads which are positioned at selected track locations by the head. The apparatus also includes a second flexible disc and head plate integrally incorporated in the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1973
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1976
    Assignee: Genisco Technology Corporation
    Inventors: James O. Jacques, Barry C. Kockler, Frank M. Weller, Jr.
  • Proportional-spaced character print wheel
    Patent number: 3949853
    Abstract: A print wheel, for use with a serial impact printer, carrying a plurality of character elements at the outer periphery of radially-extending spokes. The print wheel of the present invention is characterized by the location layout of the characters around the periphery of the print wheel to allow the use of proportional-spaced characters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1976
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Roy Jeremy Lahr, Frank M. Weller, Jr.