Patents by Inventor Jon S. Drier

Jon S. Drier 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).

  • Optical data storage cartridge having a dual shutter configuration and shutter hinge device
    Patent number: 5579297
    Abstract: A cartridge receives a variety of optical disks. The cartridge has a hinged lid for easy insertion and removal of the disks. A rotatable hub is mounted within the cartridge to receive the disks. An adaptor ring may be inserted into the cartridge to allow the cartridge to receive disks of different diameters. The cartridge is inserted into an optical drive which is able to operate with a variety of disks which may be inserted into the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Edwin R. Childers, Jon S. Drier, Michael Henry