Patents by Inventor Westiin W. Nelson

Westiin W. Nelson 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).

  • Device and method of gripping a compact disc
    Patent number: 6220640
    Abstract: A compact gripping device includes a spring that can be retracted to retract ends of the spring via application of a force. The force can be either a downward (push) or upward (pull) force. The spring ends are retracted by removing the force. The spring engages a compact disc either by gripping an inside surface of a hole provided in the compact disc, or by contacting a bottom surface of the compact disc. An embodiment which grips the inside surface of the compact disc allows the compact disc to be axially rotated by the gripper, while the gripper which grips the bottom surface of the compact disc allows for multiple discs to be gripped at one time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Rimage Corporation
    Inventors: Steven R. Jensen, Westiin W. Nelson