Dynamic optical information storage or retrieval – Particular cabinet structure for optical media – Tray or drawer loading or ejecting
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-27
2008-05-27
Heinz, A. J. (Department: 2627)
Dynamic optical information storage or retrieval
Particular cabinet structure for optical media
Tray or drawer loading or ejecting
Reexamination Certificate
active
11064522
ABSTRACT:
A disk apparatus comprises a slot for inserting a disk-shaped recording medium therethrough, a first guide member for guiding one side of the disk inserted through the slot, a second guide member for guiding the other side of the disk inserted through the slot, a disk abutting portion for abutting the disk inserted through the slot, a disk support arm for carrying the disk by supporting and swinging the disk and a recording/reproducing unit for recording and/or reproducing information on and/or from the disk carried into the apparatus by the disk support arm, wherein a first disk having a diameter dA is loaded or unloaded by swinging the disk support arm, and wherein the disk support arm is disposed such that the disk abutting portion abuts and the disk support arm inhibits further insertion of a second disk having a diameter dB that is smaller than dA before the entire insertion of the second disk into the apparatus through any place of the slot while waiting for the insertion of the first disk through the slot.
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Fujisawa Shin-ichi
Sato Taku
Blouin Mark
Heinz A. J.
TEAC Corporation
Weingarten Schurgin, Gagnebin & Lebovici LLP
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