Patents by Inventor Michael J. Darling

Michael J. Darling 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).

  • Variable length self-retaining optical fiber spool
    Patent number: 6538973
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a body for accommodating and optical fiber in a disk drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Darling, Julieta M. Suba, Raymond Chin
  • Disc drive spindle motor
    Patent number: 5400197
    Abstract: A low profile fixed shaft disc drive motor with separate disc mounting and motor sections. The motor is ball staked to a cup shaped piece of sheet metal, which is in turn screwed onto the casing of the disc drive. The motor shaft has an integral lamination mounting flange. The hub has a lower, cup shaped magnet section which has a feature for mounting the discs which is the same length as a disc spacer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Assignee: Seagate Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ira J. Jabbari, Michael J. Darling
  • Apparatus for attaching a printed circuit cable mount
    Patent number: 5267376
    Abstract: Apparatus of the disclosure for securing a printed circuit cable to the actuator arm in a disc drive described. The apparatus is designed to effectuate bias minimization and bias consistency during repeated operation of the disc head assembly. Additionally, the printed circuit cable is attached without using adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Assignee: Seagate Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Iraj Jabbari, Michael J. Darling, Brian L. Phillips