Patents by Inventor Gene F. Gorham

Gene F. Gorham 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).

  • Cartridge load mechanism
    Patent number: 4521819
    Abstract: A mechanism for receiving, cradling, and loading, under force, a disk drive cartridge onto the drives spindle is disclosed. The mechanism has an U-shaped cradle, a transverse yoke, and a centrally mounted nub for applying downward pressure on the cartridge. A lever, actuated by motion of the drive's door, moves the cradle/yoke combination in the vertical direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1985
    Assignee: Magnetic Peripherals Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Elsing, Gene F. Gorham, Steven D. Knopp