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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 29, 2007
Filed:
May. 17, 2004
Applicants:
John D. Willems, Jr., Arvada, CO (US);
Timothy C. Ostwald, Louisville, CO (US);
Inventors:
John D. Willems, Jr., Arvada, CO (US);
Timothy C. Ostwald, Louisville, CO (US);
Assignee:
Storage Technology Corporation, Louisville, CO (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G11B 15/60 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An apparatus for positioning a data storage cartridge. The apparatus includes a shuttle, a frame, and a lift mechanism. The shuttle is adapted to receive the data storage cartridge. The frame is adapted to receive the shuttle and has a stop. The lift mechanism is configured to move the shuttle between an unloaded position and a loaded position. The stop inhibits movement of the shuttle when the shuttle is in the unloaded position.