This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Quantum Corporation. Active years: 2006-2007.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2006-2007
Title: Innovations of Christopher P King
Introduction
Christopher P King is an accomplished inventor based in Brimfield, MA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of magnetic storage media, holding a total of 2 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the functionality and reliability of storage systems.
Latest Patents
One of King’s latest patents is titled "Methods and systems for overwrite protected storage media." This invention provides methods and systems for operating a magnetic storage media drive to perform read/write operations in an overwrite protected mode. The method includes receiving a write request and associated write data, determining if the magnetic storage medium is overwrite protected, and writing the data followed by an End of Data (EOD) marker. This innovation allows for write operations after previously written data while preventing operations prior to previous EOD markers.
Another notable patent is "Methods for controlling the use of a cleaning cartridge for tape drives." This invention outlines a method for cleaning a media drive transducer head. It involves transporting a portion of a cleaning tape over the transducer head under specific conditions associated with both the cleaning and writing processes.
Career Highlights
Christopher P King is currently associated with Quantum Corporation, a company known for its expertise in data storage solutions. His work at Quantum has allowed him to develop innovative technologies that enhance data integrity and storage efficiency.
Collaborations
Some of his notable coworkers include George A Saliba and Alexander S Stewart. Their collaborative efforts contribute to the advancement of technology in the field of data storage.
Conclusion
Christopher P King is a prominent inventor whose work in magnetic storage media has led to significant advancements in the industry. His patents reflect a commitment to improving data storage technologies, ensuring reliability and efficiency in modern systems.