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Boulder, CO, United States of America

Exabyte Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 98

% Expired Patents = 6.1

Forward Citations = 2,727

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104 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Timothy C Hughes (14 out of 18 patents)

Steven P Georgis (10 out of 21 patents)

James Zweighaft (10 out of 26 patents)

4. Robert Edwin Schneider (9 out of 90 patents)

5. Steven L Magnusson (8 out of 8 patents)

6. John D Miller (8 out of 9 patents)

7. Brian P Egan (8 out of 13 patents)

8. John F Ellis (8 out of 9 patents)

9. Daniel J Woodruff (7 out of 83 patents)

10. Mark R Ayres (6 out of 60 patents)

11. Steven Fredrick Hartung (5 out of 11 patents)

12. Steve W Small (5 out of 5 patents)

13. Christopher P Zook (5 out of 5 patents)

14. Daniel W Hoekstra (5 out of 5 patents)

15. Bruce L Younglove (4 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Helical Scan Recorder

Magnetic Tape Drive

Cartridge Library

Data Storage

Tape Drive Emulation

Cartridge Handling

Magneto-Resistive Head

Dynamic Control

Calibration

Media Speed Adjustment

Data Cartridge Transport

Noise Reduction

98 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7106535 - Method and apparatus for maintaining consistent track pitch in helical scan recorder (2006-09-12),

2. 6985323 - Alternating-azimuth angle helical track format using grouped same-azimuth angle heads (2006-01-10),

3. 6870698 - Drum electronics control interface and protocol for recording/reproducing apparatus (2005-03-22),

4. 6809897 - Direct threading helical tape path for single-reel tape cartridge (2004-10-26),

5. 6778361 - Non-symmetric helical scanner architecture for high track density (2004-08-17),

6. 6757123 - Method and apparatus for cleaning a magneto-resistive head (2004-06-29),

7. 6697209 - Phase based time domain tracking for helical scan tape drive (2004-02-24),

8. 6657814 - Transducing head for tape drive (2003-12-02),

9. 6624960 - Current sensing drum/cleaning wheel positioning method and apparatus for magnetic storage system (2003-09-23),

10. 6612499 - Calibration cartridge for automated cartridge library and method of using same (2003-09-02),

11. 6603618 - Method and system for monitoring and adjusting tape position using control data packets (2003-08-05),

12. 6473261 - Cartridge overinsertion protection for cartridge library (2002-10-29),

13. D464354 - Magazine for data cartridges (2002-10-16),

14. 6466396 - Cartridge library (2002-10-15),

15. 6462900 - Cartridge picker robot with ribbon cable for cartridge library (2002-10-08),

Company Overview

Exabyte Corporation, based in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in advanced magnetic tape technology, focusing on the development and manufacturing of high-performance data storage solutions. The company is known for its innovative products, including helical scan recorders, magnetic tape drives, and cartridge libraries, which are essential for efficient data management and archival. Exabyte's expertise extends to tape drive emulation and cartridge handling, utilizing cutting-edge magneto-resistive head technology and dynamic control systems to enhance data retrieval and storage capabilities.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

98 Patents

#14 in Boulder, CO

#74 in Colorado

#3,858 in US

#7,925 in the World

Boulder, CO, United States of America

Exabyte Corporation

Forward Citations = 2,727

104 inventors:

Timothy C Hughes (14 out of 18 patents)

Steven P Georgis (10 out of 21 patents)

James Zweighaft (10 out of 26 patents)

4. Robert Edwin Schneider (9 out of 90 patents)

5. Steven L Magnusson (8 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Exabyte Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/exabyte

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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