CA2212848A1 - Retroreflective marker for data storage cartridge - Google Patents

Retroreflective marker for data storage cartridge

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Publication number
CA2212848A1
CA2212848A1 CA002212848A CA2212848A CA2212848A1 CA 2212848 A1 CA2212848 A1 CA 2212848A1 CA 002212848 A CA002212848 A CA 002212848A CA 2212848 A CA2212848 A CA 2212848A CA 2212848 A1 CA2212848 A1 CA 2212848A1
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Prior art keywords
cartridge
marker
detector
drive
recited
Prior art date
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Abandoned
Application number
CA002212848A
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English (en)
French (fr)
Inventor
Fred C. Thomas, Iii
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Iomega Corp
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Individual
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Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Publication of CA2212848A1 publication Critical patent/CA2212848A1/en
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Classifications

    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
    • G11B23/00—Record carriers not specific to the method of recording or reproducing; Accessories, e.g. containers, specially adapted for co-operation with the recording or reproducing apparatus ; Intermediate mediums; Apparatus or processes specially adapted for their manufacture
    • G11B23/28—Indicating or preventing prior or unauthorised use, e.g. cassettes with sealing or locking means, write-protect devices for discs
    • G11B23/283—Security features, e.g. digital codes
    • G11B23/285—Security features, e.g. digital codes on the container or cartridge
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
    • G11B23/00—Record carriers not specific to the method of recording or reproducing; Accessories, e.g. containers, specially adapted for co-operation with the recording or reproducing apparatus ; Intermediate mediums; Apparatus or processes specially adapted for their manufacture
    • G11B23/02—Containers; Storing means both adapted to cooperate with the recording or reproducing means
    • G11B23/03—Containers for flat record carriers
    • G11B23/0301—Details
    • G11B23/0302—Auxiliary features
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
    • G11B23/00—Record carriers not specific to the method of recording or reproducing; Accessories, e.g. containers, specially adapted for co-operation with the recording or reproducing apparatus ; Intermediate mediums; Apparatus or processes specially adapted for their manufacture
    • G11B23/02—Containers; Storing means both adapted to cooperate with the recording or reproducing means
    • G11B23/03—Containers for flat record carriers
    • G11B23/0301—Details
    • G11B23/031—Indicating means, e.g. sticker, bar code
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
    • G11B23/00—Record carriers not specific to the method of recording or reproducing; Accessories, e.g. containers, specially adapted for co-operation with the recording or reproducing apparatus ; Intermediate mediums; Apparatus or processes specially adapted for their manufacture
    • G11B23/02—Containers; Storing means both adapted to cooperate with the recording or reproducing means
    • G11B23/03—Containers for flat record carriers
    • G11B23/0301—Details
    • G11B23/0313—Container cases
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
    • G11B23/00—Record carriers not specific to the method of recording or reproducing; Accessories, e.g. containers, specially adapted for co-operation with the recording or reproducing apparatus ; Intermediate mediums; Apparatus or processes specially adapted for their manufacture
    • G11B23/02—Containers; Storing means both adapted to cooperate with the recording or reproducing means
    • G11B23/04—Magazines; Cassettes for webs or filaments
    • G11B23/041—Details
    • G11B23/042—Auxiliary features
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
    • G11B23/00—Record carriers not specific to the method of recording or reproducing; Accessories, e.g. containers, specially adapted for co-operation with the recording or reproducing apparatus ; Intermediate mediums; Apparatus or processes specially adapted for their manufacture
    • G11B23/02—Containers; Storing means both adapted to cooperate with the recording or reproducing means
    • G11B23/04—Magazines; Cassettes for webs or filaments
    • G11B23/041—Details
    • G11B23/046—Indicating means, e.g. quantity of tape
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
    • G11B23/00—Record carriers not specific to the method of recording or reproducing; Accessories, e.g. containers, specially adapted for co-operation with the recording or reproducing apparatus ; Intermediate mediums; Apparatus or processes specially adapted for their manufacture
    • G11B23/30—Record carriers not specific to the method of recording or reproducing; Accessories, e.g. containers, specially adapted for co-operation with the recording or reproducing apparatus ; Intermediate mediums; Apparatus or processes specially adapted for their manufacture with provision for auxiliary signals

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Computer Security & Cryptography (AREA)
  • Optical Recording Or Reproduction (AREA)
  • Illuminated Signs And Luminous Advertising (AREA)
  • Packaging Of Annular Or Rod-Shaped Articles, Wearing Apparel, Cassettes, Or The Like (AREA)
  • Optical Record Carriers And Manufacture Thereof (AREA)
CA002212848A 1995-02-14 1996-01-29 Retroreflective marker for data storage cartridge Abandoned CA2212848A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US08/388,242 1995-02-14
US08/388,242 US5638228A (en) 1995-02-14 1995-02-14 Retroreflective marker for data storage cartridge

Publications (1)

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CA2212848A1 true CA2212848A1 (en) 1996-08-22

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CA002212848A Abandoned CA2212848A1 (en) 1995-02-14 1996-01-29 Retroreflective marker for data storage cartridge

Country Status (7)

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US (1) US5638228A (enExample)
EP (1) EP0789909B1 (enExample)
JP (1) JPH11500560A (enExample)
AT (1) ATE200592T1 (enExample)
CA (1) CA2212848A1 (enExample)
DE (2) DE789909T1 (enExample)
WO (1) WO1996025737A1 (enExample)

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JPH11500560A (ja) 1999-01-12
DE69612473D1 (de) 2001-05-17
DE69612473T2 (de) 2002-04-18
EP0789909A4 (enExample) 1997-09-24
EP0789909A1 (en) 1997-08-20
DE789909T1 (de) 1998-02-19
ATE200592T1 (de) 2001-04-15
EP0789909B1 (en) 2001-04-11
WO1996025737A1 (en) 1996-08-22
US5638228A (en) 1997-06-10

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Legal Events

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FZDE Discontinued