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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 14, 2005
Filed:
May. 21, 2002
Stephan E. Gavit, Littleton, CO (US);
K. John Stahl, Littleton, CO (US);
Stephan E. Gavit, Littleton, CO (US);
K. John Stahl, Littleton, CO (US);
Segway Systems, LLC, Littleton, CO (US);
Abstract
A data storage tape cartridge used in a tape transport apparatus that incorporates air bearing technology is provided. The tape cartridge includes a housing for storing the data storage tape and a compressible filter. The filter is located proximate to an opening, or air inlet, that is in communication with the housing interior. The housing may also have a second opening, or air outlet, in communication with the housing interior such that the filter is interposed between the inlet and the outlet. Further, the housing may include a storage region to retain the filter in the compressed state. The filter and the storage region may have congruent geometries. A method of supplying filtered air to a tape transport apparatus is also provided. The method contemplates drawing ambient air through the filter and passing it directly through the outlet opening for use by the tape transport apparatus.