Patents by Inventor John Rockenfeller

John Rockenfeller 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).

  • Apparatus and method for virtualizing data storage media, such as for use in a data storage library providing resource virtualization
    Patent number: 8612697
    Abstract: A system and method for use in an automated data storage cartridge library defines cartridges for use with an external host computer (“open” cartridges), and cartridges for use only internal to the library (“closed” cartridges). Cartridges may be “virtualized” by storing data from them on disk or closed cartridges, and then “realized” by writing data to physical cartridges. Virtual cartridges may be logically exported from one library to another. When new cartridges are introduced to the library, they may be designated with one of multiple designations or uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventors: Barry Massey, Don Doerner, Stephen Moore, John Rockenfeller, Jeff Leuschner, Doug Burling, Roderick B. Wideman
  • Apparatus & Method for Virtualizing Data Storage Media, Such as for Use in a Data Storage Library Providing Resource Virtualization
    Publication number: 20100228916
    Abstract: A system and method for use in an automated data storage cartridge library defines cartridges for use with an external host computer (“open” cartridges), and cartridges for use only internal to the library (“closed” cartridges). Cartridges may be “virtualized” by storing data from them on disk or closed cartridges, and then “realized” by writing data to physical cartridges. Virtual cartridges may be logically exported from one library to another. When new cartridges are introduced to the library, they may be designated with one of multiple designations or uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: QUANTUM CORPORATION
    Inventors: Barry MASSEY, Don DOERNER, Stephen MOORE, John ROCKENFELLER, Jeff LEUSCHNER, Doug BURLING, Roderick B. WIDEMAN
  • Apparatus and method for virtualizing data storage media, such as for use in a data storage library providing resource virtualization
    Patent number: 7743205
    Abstract: A system and method for use in an automated data storage cartridge library defines cartridges for use with an external host computer (“open” cartridges), and cartridges for use only internal to the library (“closed” cartridges). Cartridges may be “virtualized” by storing data from them on disk or closed cartridges, and then “realized” by writing data to physical cartridges. Virtual cartridges may be logically exported from one library to another. When new cartridges are introduced to the library, they may be designated with one of multiple designations or uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Quantum Corporation
    Inventors: Barry Massey, Don Doerner, Stephen Moore, John Rockenfeller, Jeff Leuschner, Doug Burling, Roderick B. Wideman
  • Apparatus and method for virtualizing data storage media, such as for use in a data storage library providing resource virtualization
    Publication number: 20050080992
    Abstract: A system and method for use in an automated data storage cartridge library defines cartridges for use with an external host computer (“open” cartridges), and cartridges for use only internal to the library (“closed” cartridges). Cartridges may be “virtualized” by storing data from them on disk or closed cartridges, and then “realized” by writing data to physical cartridges. Virtual cartridges may be logically exported from one library to another. When new cartridges are introduced to the library, they may be designated with one of multiple designations or uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: Barry Massey, Don Doerner, Stephen Moore, John Rockenfeller, Jeff Leuschner, Doug Burling, Roderick Wideman