Inventor
SCHMIDTKE GREGG S
US48 patents
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HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO
25 patentsUS6897432B2May 24, 2005
Imaging apparatus having discontinuous lens reference surfaces and method of assembling the imaging apparatus
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO65 citations95
USD627772SNov 23, 2010
Operator control panel with display and multiple function buttons for a storage library
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO23 citations93
US7810653B2Oct 12, 2010
Apparatus and method for mounting a device to a rack system
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO17 citations84
US7505261B2Mar 17, 2009
Electrical-optical signal conversion for automated storage systems
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO9 citations84
US7061767B2Jun 13, 2006
Data systems, apparatuses and/or methods
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO15 citations84
US6956715B2Oct 18, 2005
High-density media storage system
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO15 citations84
US6693858B2Feb 17, 2004
Data cartridge detector
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO15 citations83
US7036132B1Apr 25, 2006
Reconfigurable cartridge processing module for storing cartridge receiving devices in a data storage system
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO7 citations74
US6634553B2Oct 21, 2003
Method and apparatus for even illumination of a target for image capture
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO10 citations74
US7028314B2Apr 11, 2006
Media storage system and method for identifying a storage location therein
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO9 citations73
US7230792B2Jun 12, 2007
Media selection systems and methods having a coupler for slidably engaging a storage medium in a storage system
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO6 citations72
US7334978B2Feb 26, 2008
Cartridge-handling apparatus for a media storage system
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO3 citations63
US7251092B2Jul 31, 2007
Data transfer apparatus and method for transferring data
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO5 citations63
US7588492B2Sep 15, 2009
Air plenum
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO4 citations62
US7455375B2Nov 25, 2008
Removable media storage method and device for a data storage system
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO5 citations62
US6664525B2Dec 16, 2003
Adjustable focus imaging device
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO2 citations62
US6941569B2Sep 6, 2005
System and method utilizing a conductive brush for providing power signals to a cartridge access device
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO2 citations61
US7307924B2Dec 11, 2007
Systems and methods for cartridge identification
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO2 citations56
US6967791B2Nov 22, 2005
Illumination systems and methods
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO3 citations56
USD588595SMar 17, 2009
Operator control panel with display and toggle button for a storage library
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO0 citations52
US6707770B2Mar 16, 2004
Picker shipping lock mechanism for data storage system
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO0 citations52
US7024758B2Apr 11, 2006
Assembly for aligning a component
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO0 citations51
US6738321B2May 18, 2004
Flip latch assembly for media autochanger
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO0 citations51
US7333293B2Feb 19, 2008
Storage system having a reader with a light sensing portion inclined with respect to an axis of a label of a storage medium
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO1 citations46
US7107600B2Sep 12, 2006
System and method for cleaning electrical delivery systems
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO0 citations45
HEWLETT PACKARD CO
22 patentsUS6222699B1Apr 24, 2001
Modular data storage system utilizing a wireless cartridge access device
HEWLETT PACKARD CO85 citations98
US6025972AFeb 15, 2000
Multi-plane translating cartridge handling system
HEWLETT PACKARD CO66 citations96
US6028733AFeb 22, 2000
Data cartridge caddy-to-storage rack interlock and release system
HEWLETT PACKARD CO20 citations93
US6175539B1Jan 16, 2001
System and method for providing wireless control signals to cartridge access device in a cartridge storage system
HEWLETT PACKARD CO25 citations92
US6160786ADec 12, 2000
Cartridge engaging assembly with rack drive thumb actuator system
HEWLETT PACKARD CO51 citations92
US6104693AAug 15, 2000
Mounting system for cartridge plunge mechanism
HEWLETT PACKARD CO34 citations92
US5995477ANov 30, 1999
Data cartridge caddy-to-storage rack referencing method and apparatus
HEWLETT PACKARD CO33 citations92
US5993045ANov 30, 1999
Data cartridge caddy presence sensing method and apparatus
HEWLETT PACKARD CO30 citations92
US5682096AOct 28, 1997
Method and apparatus for monitoring operating positions of a media autochanger
HEWLETT PACKARD CO22 citations92
US6490122B1Dec 3, 2002
System and method for providing power and control signals to a cartridge access device in a cartridge storage system
HEWLETT PACKARD CO40 citations91
US5644559AJul 1, 1997
Flip latch assembly for media autochanger
HEWLETT PACKARD CO26 citations91
US6483710B1Nov 19, 2002
Method and apparatus to facilitate removal and installation of removable components
HEWLETT PACKARD CO14 citations84
US6510020B1Jan 21, 2003
System and method utilizing a conductive brush for providing power signals to a cartridge access device
HEWLETT PACKARD CO13 citations83
US6404585B2Jun 11, 2002
Cartridge handling system having shaped cartridge storage configuration
HEWLETT PACKARD CO9 citations74
US6259580B1Jul 10, 2001
Cartridge handling system having curvilinear cartridge storage configuration
HEWLETT PACKARD CO9 citations74
US6226252B1May 1, 2001
Picker shipping lock mechanism for data storage system
HEWLETT PACKARD CO7 citations74
US5687039ANov 11, 1997
Dual fixed-finger picker for data cartridges
HEWLETT PACKARD CO13 citations73
US5662539ASep 2, 1997
Tensioning device for a flexible drive member
HEWLETT PACKARD CO7 citations73
US5680375AOct 21, 1997
Media autochanger flipping assembly with brake
HEWLETT PACKARD CO14 citations72
US6480443B1Nov 12, 2002
Method and system for restraining a cartridge within an insertable magazine
HEWLETT PACKARD CO4 citations62
US6330217B1Dec 11, 2001
Media cartridge insertion apparatus for a media cartridge storage and handling system
HEWLETT PACKARD CO4 citations61
US6473370B2Oct 29, 2002
Flip latch assembly for media autochanger
HEWLETT PACKARD CO0 citations51