Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Automatic control of a recorder mechanism – Controlling the head
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-10
2007-04-10
Wong, K. (Department: 2627)
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Automatic control of a recorder mechanism
Controlling the head
C360S075000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10986256
ABSTRACT:
A sensor for measuring the position of the head of a tape drive is disclosed. The sensor includes a light emitter movably connected to the head; a light sensor movably connected to the head and rigidly connected to the light emitter and located to receive a beam of light from said light emitter; and, a light interrupter rigidly connected to the head and located for interrupting the light beam.
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Decot Mark
Ellison Harold O.
Goker Turguy
Hodges Jerry
McCormack Patrick Henry
Certance LLC
Spolyar Mark J.
Wong K.
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