Patents by Inventor Michael A. Mewes

Michael A. Mewes 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).

  • Patent number: 8014167
    Abstract: A hermetically sealed housing having a base deck, a cover member and a seal assembly constructed of a liquid crystal material (LCM), the base deck and cover member forming an enclosure containing an inert gas atmosphere. Various embodiments have the LCM seal bonded to one or both of the base deck and cover member and bonded to seal the enclosure by molding, compression, adhesive bonding, thermoplastic welding or soldering, or a combination of such.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Neal F. Gunderson, Daniel D. Dittmer, Michael A. Mewes
  • Patent number: 7874846
    Abstract: A hermetically sealed housing encloses an inert gas atmosphere, and an electrical interconnect has at least one electrically conductive signal trace embedded onto a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) body to extend from an interior of the housing to an exterior of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Neal F. Gunderson, Daniel D. Dittmer, Michael A. Mewes
  • Patent number: 7530515
    Abstract: A data storage tape cartridge is disclosed. The data storage tape cartridge includes a housing, at least one tape reel assembly, a storage tape, and a radio frequency write medium. The housing defines first and second housing sections that are reciprocally mated to form an enclosed region. The tape reel assembly/ies is/are rotatably disposed within the enclosed region, and the storage tape is wound about a hub of the tape reel assembly/ies. The radio frequency write medium is coupled to one of the housing and the tape reel assembly and has cartridge initialization information stored thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Imation Corp.
    Inventors: Kevin G. Battles, Michael A. Mewes
  • Publication number: 20090073328
    Abstract: A hermetically sealed housing having a base deck, a cover member and a seal assembly constructed of a liquid crystal material (LCM), the base deck and cover member forming an enclosure containing an inert gas atmosphere. Various embodiments have the LCM seal bonded to one or both of the base deck and cover member and bonded to seal the enclosure by molding, compression, adhesive bonding, thermoplastic welding or soldering, or a combination of such.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Neal Frank Gunderson, Daniel Dennis Dittmer, Michael A. Mewes
  • Publication number: 20080316641
    Abstract: A hermetically sealed housing encloses an inert gas atmosphere, and an electrical interconnect has at least one electrically conductive signal trace embedded onto a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) body to extend from an interior of the housing to an exterior of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: NEAL F. GUNDERSON, Daniel D. Dittmer, Michael A. Mewes
  • Patent number: 7243871
    Abstract: A data storage tape cartridge providing robust interactions with leadering mechanisms of data storage tape drives. In one relevant aspect, a data storage tape cartridge includes improved leader member access area features, such as a docking ramp configured to transition from a first height, to a second height greater than the first.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Imation Corp.
    Inventors: Jason E. Moses, James L. Albrecht, William E. Linton, Michael A. Mewes
  • Patent number: 7051970
    Abstract: A tape drive system is disclosed. The tape drive system includes at least one tape reel assembly, a storage tape, and at least one pack arm assembly. The tape reel assembly includes a hub defining a tape winding surface about which is wound the storage tape. The pack arm assembly is disposed adjacent the tape reel assembly and includes a pack arm and a pin. The pack arm defines a guide defining a pivot end and has at least one flexible flange cantilevered from a side of the guide. The pin is coupled to the tape drive system. In this regard, the pack arm is slidingly coupled to the pin and configured to follow the wound storage tape by moving axially relative to the hub and radially about the pivot end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Imation Corp.
    Inventors: Raul Andruet, Albena V. Blagev, Arne B. Boberg, Jerome D. Brown, Fred W. Livermore, Michael A. Mewes, Jason E. Moses, Christopher J. Zwettler
  • Patent number: 6915982
    Abstract: A single reel data storage tape cartridge is described that includes a housing having a tape access window. A single tape reel assembly is rotatably disposed within the housing and includes a hub about which a storage tape is wrapped. A tape guide is disposed within the housing adjacent the single tape reel assembly, opposite the tape access window, and is configured to define a pathway of the storage tape from the single tape reel assembly to the tape access window and limit lateral motion of the storage tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Imation Corp.
    Inventors: Michael A. Mewes, Michael E. Reard, Jerome D. Brown, G. Phillip Rambosek, Geoffrey A. Lauinger, James L. Albrecht
  • Patent number: 6892978
    Abstract: A tape guide for limiting lateral tape movement within a tape transport system component, such as a data storage tape cartridge. The storage tape, having a tape width, extends between two tape reels along a tape path defined, at least in part, by the tape guide. The tape guide includes a tape contact face, a top flange and a one bottom flange. The tape guide is configured to define an effective tape path width between the top and bottom flanges that is less than the tape width. During use, the tape guide biases the tape path to minimize lateral motion of the storage tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Imation Corp.
    Inventors: Michael A. Mewes, Christopher J. Zwettler
  • Patent number: 6874720
    Abstract: A subambient pressure feature for assisting in guidance of storage tape within a tape transport system such as a data storage tape cartridge and/or a tape drive. The storage tape is extended between two tape reels along a tape path defined, in part, by a tape guide. The tape guide includes a curved tape-receiving surface defined by an entrance side and an exit side. The subambient pressure feature is located along the tape path and is adapted to induce frictional engagement between the tape and at least a portion of the tape-receiving surface at speeds of not less than 1 meter/second to suppress lateral tape motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Imation Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Zwettler, Saeed A. Fahimi, Michael A. Mewes, Douglas W. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20040238668
    Abstract: A subambient pressure feature for assisting in guidance of storage tape within a tape transport system such as a data storage tape cartridge and/or a tape drive. The storage tape is extended between two tape reels along a tape path defined, in part, by a tape guide. The tape guide includes a curved tape-receiving surface defined by an entrance side and an exit side. The subambient pressure feature is located along the tape path and is adapted to induce frictional engagement between the tape and at least a portion of the tape-receiving surface at speeds of not less than 1 meter/second to suppress lateral tape motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: Imation Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Zwettler, Saeed A. Fahimi, Michael A. Mewes, Douglas W. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20040238670
    Abstract: A single reel data storage tape cartridge is described that includes a housing having a tape access window. A single tape reel assembly is rotatably disposed within the housing and includes a hub about which a storage tape is wrapped. A tape guide is disposed within the housing adjacent the single tape reel assembly, opposite the tape access window, and is configured to define a pathway of the storage tape from the single tape reel assembly to the tape access window and limit lateral motion of the storage tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Michael A. Mewes, Michael E. Reard, Jerome D. Brown, G. Phillip Rambosek, Geoffrey A. Lauinger, James L. Albrecht
  • Publication number: 20040238669
    Abstract: A tape guide for limiting lateral tape movement within a tape transport system component, such as a data storage tape cartridge. The storage tape, having a tape width, extends between two tape reels along a tape path defined, at least in part, by the tape guide. The tape guide includes a tape contact face, a top flange and a one bottom flange. The tape guide is configured to define an effective tape path width between the top and bottom flanges that is less than the tape width. During use, the tape guide biases the tape path to minimize lateral motion of the storage tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Michael A. Mewes, Christopher J. Zwettler
  • Publication number: 20040238671
    Abstract: A tape guide for use in a tape transport system, such as a data storage tape cartridge or a tape drive. The storage tape extends from the tape reel along a tape path that includes the tape guide. In this regard, the tape guide includes a tape contact face and at least one guide flange. Extension of the guide flange relative to the tape contact face defines an angle of not less than 90°. With this configuration, an edge of the storage tape is directed to move along the guide flange with lateral tape movement so as to minimize the opportunity for micro-buckling. In one preferred embodiment, a portion of the guide flange is curved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Jerome D. Brown, Michael A. Mewes, James L. Albrecht, Geoffrey A. Lauinger, Christopher J. Zwettler
  • Patent number: 6644223
    Abstract: The present disc opener assembly for a seed planter is for a single disc opener arrangement and is embodied in several embodiments. FIGS. 1 and 1a illustrate two embodiments of the present disc opener assembly the specifics of each will be described below. Referring now to FIGS. 1, 1a and 2, there is illustrated a disc opener assembly (10) mounted on a tool bar (7) connected to a work vehicle (5) for opening a seed trench (8) in the ground upon which the vehicle (5) moves. A main arm (12) is attached to the tool bar (7) with a disc (14) mounted for rotation on the main arm (12). A depth adjustment mechanism (40) is used to adjust the depth of the disc (14) in the seed trench (8) with a seed placement device (70) positioned in the seed trench (8) for depositing a seed (71) in the seed trench (8). The seed trench (8) having been opened by the disc (14) as the work vehicle (5) moves across the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Case, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas S. Prairie, Michael A. Mewes
  • Patent number: 6640732
    Abstract: The present disc opener assembly for a seed planter is for a single disc opener arrangement and is embodied in several embodiments. FIGS. 1 and 1a illustrate two embodiments of the present disc opener assembly the specifics of each will be described below. Referring now to FIGS. 1, 1a and 2, there is illustrated a disc opener assembly (10) mounted on a tool bar (7) connected to a work vehicle (5) for opening a seed trench (8) in the ground upon which the vehicle (5) moves. A main arm (12) is attached to the tool bar (7) with a disc (14) mounted for rotation on the main arm (12). A depth adjustment mechanism (40) is used to adjust the depth of the disc (14) in the seed trench (8) with a seed placement device (70) positioned in the seed trench (8) for depositing a seed (71) in the seed trench (8). The seed trench (8) having been opened by the disc (14) as the work vehicle (5) moves across the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Case, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas S. Prairie, Michael A. Mewes
  • Publication number: 20030015328
    Abstract: The present disc opener assembly for a seed planter is for a single disc opener arrangement and is embodied in several embodiments. FIGS. 1 and 1a illustrate two embodiments of the present disc opener assembly the specifics of each will be described below. Referring now to FIGS. 1, 1a and 2, there is illustrated a disc opener assembly (10) mounted on a tool bar (7) connected to a work vehicle (5) for opening a seed trench (8) in the ground upon which the vehicle (5) moves. A main arm (12) is attached to the tool bar (7) with a disc (14) mounted for rotation on the main arm (12). A depth adjustment mechanism (40) is used to adjust the depth of the disc (14) in the seed trench (8) with a seed placement device (70) positioned in the seed trench (8) for depositing a seed (71) in the seed trench (8). The seed trench (8) having been opened by the disc (14) as the work vehicle (5) moves across the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: Case Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas S. Prairie, Michael A. Mewes
  • Publication number: 20020166486
    Abstract: The present disc opener assembly for a seed planter is for a single disc opener arrangement and is embodied in several embodiments. FIGS. 1 and 1a illustrate two embodiments of the present disc opener assembly the specifics of each will be described below. Referring now to FIGS. 1, 1a and 2, there is illustrated a disc opener assembly (10) mounted on a tool bar (7) connected to a work vehicle (5) for opening a seed trench (8) in the ground upon which the vehicle (5) moves. A main arm (12) is attached to the tool bar (7) with a disc (14) mounted for rotation on the main arm (12). A depth adjustment mechanism (40) is used to adjust the depth of the disc (14) in the seed trench (8) with a seed placement device (70) positioned in the seed trench (8) for depositing a seed (71) in the seed trench (8). The seed trench (8) having been opened by the disc (14) as the work vehicle (5) moves across the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Case Corporation.
    Inventors: Douglas S. Prairie, Michael A. Mewes