Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Head – Head accessory
Patent
1998-08-25
2000-05-23
Tupper, Robert S.
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Head
Head accessory
G11B 541
Patent
active
060672129
ABSTRACT:
A tape drive, comprising a tape cartridge including a tape having a leader pin; a tape carrier including a leader block and a hub, the leader block coupled with the hub via a tape, the leader block configured to removably mate with the leader pin; and a cleaning surface provided on the leader block configured to be movably positioned into contact with a transducer head of the tape drive and operative to clean the transducer head. A method is also taught.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3931643 (1976-01-01), Huroe
U.S. pending application S/N: 08/896,848; Darrel R. Bloomquist et al; "Integrated Cleaning and Leader Tape"; filed: Jul. 17, 1997; Attorney Docket No. 10970416-1.
U.S. pending application S/N: 09/042,323; James C. Anderson; Head Cleaner For Linear Tape Drive; filed: Mar. 13, 1998; Attorney Docket No. 10971916-1.
U.S. pending application S/N: 09/038,299; Darrel R. Bloomquist; "Tape Drive Cleaning Cartridge With Data Tape Leader"; filed Mar. 10, 1998; Attorney Docket No. 10980456-1.
U.S. pending application S/N: 09/010,418; Geoffrey W. Mansbridge; "The Block and take-Up Reel Assembly For A Magnetic Tape Transport System"; filed Jan. 21, 1998; Attorney Docket No. 10971133-1.
Hewlett--Packard Company
Tupper Robert S.
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