Boulder, CO, United States of America

Kelly J Beavers

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Storage Technology Corporation, Exabyte Corporation, Ecrix Corporation. Active years: 1989-2002.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kelly J Beavers. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kelly-j-beavers

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


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.8

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 338(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1989-2002

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Kelly J Beavers: Innovator in Magnetic Tape Technology

Introduction

Kelly J Beavers is a notable inventor based in Boulder, CO (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of magnetic tape technology, holding a total of 7 patents. His work focuses on enhancing data transfer rates and improving the efficiency of magnetic tape drives.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a variable speed recording method and apparatus for a magnetic tape drive. This invention presents a method and apparatus for varying track recording speed to maximize host-to-tape data transfer rates. The technology accommodates variable data transfer rates of host systems and networks by continually adjusting the tape speed to match the tape drive to the host's actual transfer rate. The speed of the tape is adjusted based on the level of data present in the tape drive data buffer and whether the current mode of the drive is write mode or read mode. In the preferred embodiment, when the tape speed is accelerated or decelerated while writing a number of data track pairs to tape, a predetermined number of dummy track pairs are first written to tape at the current speed. On the next write head phase, after the speed is increased or decreased as appropriate while the read heads are over the track, a predetermined number of dummy track pairs followed by more data track pairs are written to the tape at the new speed.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Kelly has worked with prominent companies in the technology sector, including Storage Technology Corporation and Exabyte Corporation. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in magnetic tape technology and data transfer systems.

Collaborations

Kelly has collaborated with notable professionals in his field, including Michael E Moy and Stuart W Bray. These collaborations have further enriched his work and innovations in magnetic tape technology.

Conclusion

Kelly J Beavers is a distinguished inventor whose contributions to magnetic tape technology have significantly impacted data transfer efficiency. His innovative patents and career achievements reflect his dedication to advancing technology in this field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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