This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 1976.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1976
Title: Thomas M. Fowler and His Tape-Lifting Invention.
Introduction
Thomas M. Fowler is an inventor associated with Longmont, Colorado, and International Business Machines Corporation. His patent work addresses the controlled movement of magnetic tape near a rotating head.
Latest Patents
Fowler is credited with 1 patent, titled “Tape lifter.” The invention describes pneumatic methods for lifting tape locally as a rotating head moves. Rather than raising a broad section of tape, the system lifts only the area near the head, using minimal air pressure to help shorten recovery time before read/write operations resume.
Air may be directed toward the tape through passages around the head, through the head, or in front of it. The design also limits the dissipation of airflow in the space between the mandrel and the head rotor, supporting effective, localized lifting.
Career Highlights
Fowler’s listed company affiliation is International Business Machines Corporation, commonly known as IBM. His patent reflects work on tape-handling technology intended to support efficient operation around a moving read/write head.
Collaborations
Fowler’s listed coworkers include Harvey R. Fraser, Jr., and Francis E. Hauke. The available information identifies them as coworkers but does not specify their roles in the patent.
Conclusion
Thomas M. Fowler’s “Tape lifter” patent describes a focused pneumatic approach to lifting tape near a rotating head while minimizing airflow and operational delays.
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