US4499516A
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Cleaning disk with opaque ring
Assignee: Sona Mobile Holdings Corp
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Filing: 1982-02-08
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Granted: 1985-02-12
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Expires: 2002-02-08
Abstract
Abstract A cleaning disk made of a thin fibrous material is provided with an opaque ring so that the cleaning disk will look like magnetic media to the sensors of a flexible disk system. The opaque ring may be in the form of a separate plastic ring which is bonded to the cleaning disk and extends to the center opening of the disk. Such a structure provides the requisite opaque area as well as providing reinforcement to the central area of the cleaning disk.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard T. Purdy
- 👤 Alden H. Packard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:22
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B5/00; G11B5/41; G11B23/00; G11B23/0014; G11B23/0021; G11B23/0028; G11B23/0035; G11B23/0042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A cleaning disk for cleaning magnetic heads in a flexible disk system, wherein the flexible disk system incldues a light source and light sensor for detecting the presence of a disk therein, said cleaning disk comprising: a disk made of an absorbant and porous material and having a central opening through which the drive unit of the flexible disk system passes, said disk further including a sensing area which selectively prevents light from the light source from striking the light sensor, said sensing area including a first section of substantially opaque material applied to the disk in the form of a ring located near the central opening and a second section which is substantially transparent formed in the disk and located in the ring, wherein the flexible disk system rotates the cleaning disk to alternatly bring the first and second section in a position between the light source and light sensor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A cleaning disk for cleaning magnetic heads in a flexible disk system, wherein the flexible disk system incldues a light source and light sensor for detecting the presence of a disk therein, said cleaning disk comprising: a disk made of an absorbant and porous material and having a central opening through which the drive unit of the flexible disk system passes, said disk further including a sensing area which selectively prevents light from the light source from striking the light sensor, said sensing area including a first section of substantially opaque material applied to the disk in the form of a ring located near the central opening and a second section which is substantially transparent formed in the disk and located in the ring, wherein the flexible disk system rotates the cleaning disk to alternatly bring the first and second section in a position between the light source and light sensor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cleaning disk of claim 1 wherein the first section comprises an ink ring which is applied to the disk.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cleaning disk of claim 2 wherein the second section comprises one or more holes in the disk located in the ink ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The cleaning disk of claim 2 wherein the disk is adapted to be saturated with a cleaning solution, wherein the ink is impervious to chemical action by the cleaning solution.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The cleaning disk of claim 4 wherein the ink is an epoxy based ink.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cleaning disk of claim 1 wherein the first section comprises a ring of thin opaque material which is bonded to the disk.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cleaning disk of claim 6 wherein the second section comprises one or more holes which pass through the disk and the opaque material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The cleaning disk of claim 7 wherein the opaque material is a plastic film.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The cleaning disk of claim 6 or 8 wherein the ring extends to the central opening to provide reinforcement to the disk in the area of the central opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The cleaning disk of claim 6 wherein the disk is adapted to be saturated with a cleaning fluid, wherein the ring is bonded to the disk with an adhesive and wherein the ring and adhesive are impervious to chemical action by the cleaning solution.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
70 words
A cleaning disk for use with flexible disk systems comprising: a disk made of fibrous material and adapted to be saturated with a cleaning solution, said disk including a central opening, said disk further including a ring shaped area near the central opening, said ring shaped area including a first section comprised of an opaque material applied to the disk and a second section comprised of a light transmitting area.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
70 words
A cleaning disk for use with flexible disk systems comprising: a disk made of fibrous material and adapted to be saturated with a cleaning solution, said disk including a central opening, said disk further including a ring shaped area near the central opening, said ring shaped area including a first section comprised of an opaque material applied to the disk and a second section comprised of a light transmitting area.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cleaning disk of claim 11 wherein the first section comprises substantially the entire ring shaped area.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cleaning disk of claim 12 wherein the second section comprises one or more holes formed in the disk in the ring shaped area.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cleaning disk of claims 12 or 13 wherein the first section is comprised of ink applied to the cleaning disk.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
41 words
The cleaning disk of claims 12 or 13 wherein the ring shaped area is comprised of a ring of opaque material bonded to the disk and wherein the second section is comprised of one or more holes in the opaque material.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The cleaning disk of claim 15 wherein the opaque material is a plastic film.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cleaning disk of claim 16 wherein the plastic film extends to the central opening to thereby reinforce the disk.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
96 words
A cleaning disk for cleaning a reading and writing transducef of a floppy disk drive comprising: a circularly-shaped disk of fibrous material, the disk having a circular central aperture formed therethrough for engagement a spindle of a floppy disk drive, the disk drive having a sensing aperture formed therethrough for permitting a floppy disk drive to sense the presence of the cleaning disk when the cleaning disk is inserted into a floppy disk drive, the disk further including an annular region centered about said central aperture, said annular region including said sensing aperture and opaque material.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
96 words
A cleaning disk for cleaning a reading and writing transducef of a floppy disk drive comprising: a circularly-shaped disk of fibrous material, the disk having a circular central aperture formed therethrough for engagement a spindle of a floppy disk drive, the disk drive having a sensing aperture formed therethrough for permitting a floppy disk drive to sense the presence of the cleaning disk when the cleaning disk is inserted into a floppy disk drive, the disk further including an annular region centered about said central aperture, said annular region including said sensing aperture and opaque material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-02-12 | 1988-08-13 | 1989-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-12 | 1992-08-13 | 1993-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-12 | 1996-08-13 | 1997-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |