Winding – tensioning – or guiding – Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information... – Cartridge system
Reexamination Certificate
1999-12-30
2001-10-09
Marcelo, Emmanuel M. (Department: 3653)
Winding, tensioning, or guiding
Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...
Cartridge system
C360S132000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06299088
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to a data storage tape cartridge and more particularly to a data storage tape cartridge having a memory chip retainer.
Cartridges have been used for decades in the computer, audio, and video fields. The data storage tape cartridge continues to be an extremely popular form of recording large volumes of information for subsequent retrieval and use. One improvement that has been made to the data tape cartridges is the use of a memory chip that is positioned within the cartridge. The memory chip includes suitable information such as the manufacturing date of the cartridge, how many times the cartridge has been run, a cartridge I.D. number, the cartridge contents or any other type of suitable information. The information on the memory chip is read by a reader, such as an LT-Reader. Such use of a memory chip and a reader is well known in the art.
The memory chip is placed inside of the cartridge without the need to physically connect the memory chip to wires in order to read or write the information. It is simply read by the reader when the reader is in close proximity to the chip. However, it is important to retain the memory chip in position so that it may easily and properly be read by the reader. It is therefore desirable to secure the memory chip in position so that it does not rattle, become loose or damaged as the cartridge is being handled and still maintain its proper orientation.
Data storage tape cartridges are important tools to maintain vast amounts of information. To remain competitive, data storage tape cartridge manufacturers must continually improve cartridge performance and reliability while reducing manufacturing costs. Therefore, the need exists to manufacture a data storage cartridge which effectively and at a low cost maintains a memory chip in position.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In one embodiment, the invention is a data storage cartridge which has a housing. The housing has a first section and a second section which is operatively connected to form the housing. A chip retaining segment is in one of the sections. The segment includes a forward stop and a rear-positioning member having a supporting portion. A memory chip is positioned on the supporting portion. A chip retaining post is operatively connected to the other of the sections and extends toward the memory chip, wherein pressure from the post on the memory chip maintains the memory chip in position on the rear-positioning member.
In another embodiment, the invention is a data storage cartridge having a housing with first and second sections operatively connected to form the housing. A chip retaining segment is in one of the sections and includes first and second lateral stops, a forward stop and a rear-positioning member having a supporting portion. A memory chip is positioned on the rear-positioning member and a chip retaining post is operatively connected to the other of the sections and extends toward the memory chip, wherein the chip is positioned laterally by the lateral stops and the post maintains the memory chip in position on the rear-positioning member.
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Imation Corp.
Levinson Eric D.
Marcelo Emmanuel M.
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