Patents by Inventor Scott Edward Bacom
Scott Edward Bacom 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).
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Patent number: 10278291Abstract: A passive electrical component is described including a substrate, at least a first, second and third electrically conductive pad, each disposed on the substrate and at least a first electrical device fixedly attached to the first pad and the second pad. The first electrical device is electrically connected to the first and second pads. The third pad is devoid of electrical connection to either the first or the second pads. The component is recognizable by both a Computer Aided Design program and an automated component assembly machine.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventors: Michael Edward Figaro, Scott Edward Bacom, Jay Gregory Sherritt
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Publication number: 20170236555Abstract: Aspects of the invention described here are directed to a tape library that is constructed within an integrated with a standard freight/shipping container to form a freight/shipping container tape library. The freight/shipping container library can be assembled at a manufacturing site, loaded with tape media, equipped with the tape drives, provided with robotic transporters and all the necessary computing systems, wiring, and electronics to fully function as a storage system when transported to an end user location.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Spectra Logic CorporationInventors: David Lee Trachy, Scott Edward Bacom, Nathan Christopher Thompson
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Publication number: 20170027059Abstract: A passive electrical component is described including a substrate, at least a first, second and third electrically conductive pad, each disposed on the substrate and at least a first electrical device fixedly attached to the first pad and the second pad. The first electrical device is electrically connected to the first and second pads. The third pad is devoid of electrical connection to either the first or the second pads. The component is recognizable by both a Computer Aided Design program and an automated component assembly machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: Spectra Logic CorporationInventors: Michael Edward Figaro, Scott Edward Bacom, Jay Gregory Sherritt
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Patent number: 9545009Abstract: A passive electrical component is described including a substrate, at least a first, second and third electrically conductive pad, each disposed on the substrate and at least a first electrical device fixedly attached to the first pad and the second pad. The first electrical device is electrically connected to the first and second pads. The third pad is devoid of electrical connection to either the first or the second pads. The component is recognizable by both a Computer Aided Design program and an automated component assembly machine.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2007Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Spectra Logic, CorporationInventors: Michael Edward Figaro, Scott Edward Bacom, Jay Gregory Sherritt
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Patent number: 9330710Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the location of a mobile robot within a data storage library and to a library including such systems and utilizing such methods.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2013Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Spectra Logic, CorporationInventors: Scott Edward Bacom, Christopher Bancroft Brooks, Nicholas Aldo Nespeca
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Publication number: 20150055444Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the location of a mobile robot within a data storage library and to a library including such systems and utilizing such methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: Spectra Logic CorporationInventors: Scott Edward Bacom, Christopher Bancroft Brooks, Nicholas Aldo Nespeca
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Patent number: 8532817Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the location of a mobile robot within a data storage library and to a library including such systems and utilizing such methods.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2011Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Spectra Logic CorporationInventors: Scott Edward Bacom, Christopher Bancroft Brooks, Nicholas Aldo Nespeca
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Publication number: 20120185079Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the location of a mobile robot within a data storage library and to a library including such systems and utilizing such methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: Spectra Logic CorporationInventors: Scott Edward Bacom, Christopher Bancroft Brooks, Nicholas Aldo Nespeca
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Patent number: 8009385Abstract: A storage system is provided having at least one storage unit, the storage unit including an electrical power source, a communication source and a cover that defines, at least in part an interior space. The storage system operates with a media blade that comprises a plurality of data storage elements, the media blade moveable in a drawer like motion though a cooperating opening in the cover. The storage system further includes a motion accommodating conductor apparatus connecting the plurality of data storage elements to the electrical power source and the communication source such that power from the electrical power source and communication from the communication source may be provided to the media blade without interruption when the media blade is moved in the drawer like motion outward from at least partially within the interior space.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2011Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Spectra Logic CorporationInventors: Matthew Thomas Starr, Walter Wong, Michael Edward Figaro, Ronald Gregory Duren, Matthew John Ninesling, Joshua Daniel Carter, Scott Edward Bacom
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Publication number: 20110141874Abstract: A storage system is provided having at least one storage unit, the storage unit including an electrical power source, a communication source and a cover that defines, at least in part an interior space. The storage system operates with a media blade that comprises a plurality of data storage elements, the media blade moveable in a drawer like motion though a cooperating opening in the cover. The storage system further includes a motion accommodating conductor apparatus connecting the plurality of data storage elements to the electrical power source and the communication source such that power from the electrical power source and communication from the communication source may be provided to the media blade without interruption when the media blade is moved in the drawer like motion outward from at least partially within the interior space.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2011Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: Spectra Logic CorporationInventors: Matthew Thomas Starr, Walter Wong, Michael Edward Figaro, Ronald Gregory Duren, Matthew John Ninesling, Joshua Daniel Carter, Scott Edward Bacom
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Patent number: 7916423Abstract: A storage system is provided having at least one storage unit, the storage unit including an electrical power source, a communication source and a cover that defines, at least in part an interior space. The storage system operates with a media blade that comprises a plurality of data storage elements, said media blade moveable in a drawer like motion though a cooperating opening in said cover. The storage system further includes a motion accommodating conductor apparatus connecting said plurality of data storage elements to said electrical power source and said communication source such that power from said electrical power source and communication from said communication source may be provided to said media blade without interruption when said media blade is moved in said drawer like motion outward from at least partially within said interior space.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Spectra Logic CorporationInventors: Matthew Thomas Starr, Walter Wong, Micheal Edward Figero, Ronald Gregory Duren, Matthew John Ninesling, Joshua Daniel Carter, Scott Edward Bacom
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Patent number: 7627709Abstract: A power-using device for drawing power over a communication and power bus is provided. The power-using device is adapted to draw only power from the communication and power bus, the bus being connected to a power supply and host computer. The power-using device is further capable of communicating with the bus via a host bus adapter through a communication link not comprised by the bus. The host bus adapter is capable of receiving power and communication from the bus.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Spectra Logic CorporationInventors: Scott Edward Bacom, Matthew Thomas Starr, Matthew John Ninesling, Walter Wong
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Patent number: 7583507Abstract: A storage system is provided having at least one primary storage unit, the primary storage unit having a power source, a server mother board, an expander device connected to a second data storage unit and a plurality of retractable media drawers wherein each of the retractable media drawers comprise a plurality of data storage elements. Each of the retractable media drawers maintain connectivity to the power source, the server mother board and the expander device when each of the media drawers is between a first position that is extended partially away from the primary data storage unit and a second position that is at least partially retracted from the first position towards the primary data storage unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Spectra Logic CorporationInventors: Matthew Thomas Starr, Walter Wong, Micheal Edward Figaro, Ronald Gregory Duren, Matthew John Ninesling, Joshua Daniel Carter, Scott Edward Bacom
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Publication number: 20080291651Abstract: A passive electrical component is described including a substrate, at least a first, second and third electrically conductive pad, each disposed on the substrate and at least a first electrical device fixedly attached to the first pad and the second pad. The first electrical device is electrically connected to the first and second pads. The third pad is devoid of electrical connection to either the first or the second pads. The component is recognizable by both a Computer Aided Design program and an automated component assembly machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: Spectra Logic CorporationInventors: Michael Edward Figaro, Scott Edward Bacom, Jay Gregory Sherritt
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Publication number: 20080140898Abstract: A power-using device for drawing power over a communication and power bus is provided. The power-using device is adapted to draw only power from the communication and power bus, the bus being connected to a power supply and host computer. The power-using device is further capable of communicating with the bus via a host bus adapter through a communication link not comprised by the bus. The host bus adapter is capable of receiving power and communication from the bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Scott Edward Bacom, Matthew Thomas Starr, Matthew John Ninesling, Walter Wong
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Publication number: 20070233781Abstract: A storage system is provided having at least one primary storage unit, the primary storage unit having a power source, a server mother board, an expander device connected to a second data storage unit and a plurality of retractable media drawers wherein each of the retractable media drawers comprise a plurality of data storage elements. Each of the retractable media drawers maintain connectivity to the power source, the server mother board and the expander device when each of the media drawers is between a first position that is extended partially away from the primary data storage unit and a second position that is at least partially retracted from the first position towards the primary data storage unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: Matthew Thomas Starr, Walter Wong, Micheal Edward Figaro, Ronald Gregory Duren, Matthew John Ninesling, Joshua Daniel Carter, Scott Edward Bacom
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Publication number: 20070230109Abstract: A storage system having at least one storage unit, the storage unit including a frame that defines a storage unit interior space, at least one media blade capable of removably supporting a plurality of storage elements wherein the media blade is adapted to provide a communicating path between the storage elements and the storage unit. The media blade is capable of moving between a retracted position wherein substantially all of the storage elements are within the interior space and an extended position wherein substantially all of the storage elements are external to the interior space. Power and communication are provided to the media blade when the media blade is at or between the retracted and extended positions the power and communication is uninterrupted.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: Matthew Thomas Starr, Walter Wong, Micheal Edward Figero, Ronald Gregory Duren, Matthew John Ninesling, Joshua Daniel Carter, Scott Edward Bacom
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Publication number: 20070230110Abstract: A storage unit including a frame that defines a storage unit interior space, at least one storage media support structure capable of removably supporting a plurality of storage elements wherein the storage media support structure is adapted to provide a communicating path between the storage elements and the storage unit. The storage media support structure is capable of moving between a retracted position wherein substantially all of the storage elements are within the interior space and an extended position wherein substantially all of the storage elements are external to the interior space. Power and communication are provided to the storage media support structure when the storage media support structure is at or between the retracted and extended positions the power and communication is uninterrupted.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: Matthew Thomas Starr, Walter Wong, Micheal Edward Figero, Ronald Gregory Duren, Matthew John Ninesling, Joshua Daniel Carter, Scott Edward Bacom
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Publication number: 20070230111Abstract: A storage system is provided having at least one storage unit, the storage unit including an electrical power source, a communication source and a cover that defines, at least in part an interior space. The storage system operates with a media blade that comprises a plurality of data storage elements, said media blade moveable in a drawer like motion though a cooperating opening in said cover. The storage system further includes a motion accommodating conductor apparatus connecting said plurality of data storage elements to said electrical power source and said communication source such that power from said electrical power source and communication from said communication source may be provided to said media blade without interruption when said media blade is moved in said drawer like motion outward from at least partially within said interior space.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: Matthew Thomas Starr, Walter Wong, Micheal Edward Figero, Ronald Gregory Duren, Matthew John Ninesling, Joshua Daniel Carter, Scott Edward Bacom