Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Article handling
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-20
2007-02-20
Tran, Khoi H. (Department: 3651)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Article handling
C700S218000, C414S331020, C414S331030, C414S331040, C414S331050
Reexamination Certificate
active
10463896
ABSTRACT:
This system includes a base unit having an array of data storage locations mounted in a rectangular form factor along a back wall of the housing and at least one read/write device. The robotic mechanism includes a stationary vertical shaft on which is mounted on a horizontal track, movable in the vertical direction. The horizontal track extends from end to end of the base unit housing. The robotic mechanism includes a rotatable gripper that moves on the horizontal track and swivels on a pivot about an axis that is parallel to the vertical shaft to provide access to all interior surfaces of the base unit housing where data storage locations reside. An expansion module, comprising a rotary carousel of data storage locations, can be connected to either end of the base unit which enables the robotic mechanism to access the data storage elements within the expansion module without modification.
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Brennan, Jr. William R.
Follmar Chad A.
Studebaker Thomas J.
Van Wert Everette C.
Vermeer William H.
Patton & Boggs LLP
Qualstar Corporation
Tran Khoi H.
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