Winding – tensioning – or guiding – Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information... – Cartridge system
Reexamination Certificate
2003-09-04
2008-09-16
Rivera, William A (Department: 3654)
Winding, tensioning, or guiding
Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...
Cartridge system
C360S093000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07424983
ABSTRACT:
A tape drive system and method of operating a tape drive system are provided. The tape drive system may include: a stationary base; at least one guide projection mounted to the stationary base; and a receiver for receiving a tape cartridge and transporting the tape cartridge from an ejected position to a loaded position, the receiver including at least one guide slot mating with one of the guide projections, each guide slot being shaped to allow the receiver to move a first distance in a horizontal direction and a second distance in a vertical direction. The method of loading a tape cartridge into a tape drive system having a stationary base and at least one guide projection mounted to the stationary base may include: receiving a tape cartridge in a receiver having at least one guide slot having a first portion and a second portion; and moving the receiver from an ejected position to a loaded position. This moving of the receiver may be performed by passing the guide projection through the first portion of the guide slot to move the receiver a first distance in a horizontal direction; and passing the guide projection through the second portion of the guide slot to move the receiver a second distance in a vertical direction.
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Morrison & Foerster / LLP
Quantum Corporation
Rivera William A
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