Patents by Inventor Joseph S. Stoutenburgh, Jr.

Joseph S. Stoutenburgh, 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).

  • Head positioning in storage system during periods of inactivity
    Patent number: 5859738
    Abstract: A magnetic disc storage system includes a magnetic storage disc and a transducing head. During periods of inactivity the transducing head is dithered whereby the head is moved to tracks on the disc according to a number of criteria. The criteria includes wear reduction, power reduction, avoidance of textured zones, head cycling, increased fly height and clearing of debris carried on the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Seagate Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Monty A. Forehand, William C. Little, Mukund C. Rao, Krishna R. Malakapalli, Mark A. Gaertner, Todd P. Fracek, Dallas W. Meyer, Brian W. Sudman, Joseph S. Stoutenburgh, Jr.