Abstract

A scanning device is configured to receive an information storage medium in a secured facility, scan the information storage medium, and automatically generate a transfer storage medium embedding machine-readable code with information sufficient to identify the information storage medium and/or a status of the information storage medium via reading the transfer storage medium.

IPC Classes  ?

• G11B 5/465 - Arrangements for demagnetisation of heads
• B02C 18/00 - Disintegrating by knives or other cutting or tearing members which chop material into fragmentsMincing machines or similar apparatus using worms or the like
• G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light

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Electronic device for erasing digital and magnetic storage media

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Barcode scanners

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Electromagnetic apparatus used to generate or measure magnetic fields

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Electromagnetic apparatus used to generate or measure magnetic fields

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Shredding machines other than paper shredders for offices

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Shredding machines other than paper shredders for offices

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Electromagnetic apparatus used to generate or measure magnetic fields

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Shredding machines other than paper shredders for offices

Abstract

An apparatus and method for dissembling electronic devices are described. The apparatus includes a housing with an aperture providing access to an interior thereof, and an adjustable support assembly positioned therein. The support assembly includes a first side plate and a second side plate with spacing in between, and a base plate for supporting an electronic device. A user interface is provided for receiving a user input, and in response to the user input, a motor is configured to drive a ram member downwards to contact and apply force to the electronic device held in the support assembly. A sensor may be included to measure the motor load current and output the measured load to an indicator to be viewed by a user for determining when a shell of the electronic device has been cracked.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 13/04 - Mounting of components
• H05K 13/08 - Monitoring manufacture of assemblages

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Degaussers

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Computer storage devices, namely, high-speed storage subsystems for storage and backup of electronic data either locally or via a telecommunications network

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Shredders for industrial use

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Shredders for industrial use

Abstract

A magnetic field verifier apparatus includes a magnetic field detection element configured to produce a voltage signal in response to an applied magnetic field wherein the voltage signal corresponds to the strength of the applied magnetic field. Substantially identical circuit boards or units are connected to a central unit or mother board to place magnetic field detection elements of each board or unit in an mutually approximately orthogonal relationship. A microcontroller is in communication with the voltage signal. The magnetic field verifier apparatus is configurable to sense particular field strengths at various frequencies and store the readings to provide the user with a reliable verification that a particular magnetic field strength has been produced in a particular environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 33/02 - Measuring direction or magnitude of magnetic fields or magnetic flux
• G01R 33/00 - Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables
• G01R 33/07 - Hall-effect devices
• G01R 35/00 - Testing or calibrating of apparatus covered by the other groups of this subclass

Abstract

A magnetic field verifier apparatus includes a magnetic field detection element configured to produce a voltage signal in response to an applied magnetic field wherein the voltage signal corresponds to the strength of the applied magnetic field. Substantially identical circuit boards or units are connected to a central unit or mother board to place magnetic field detection elements of each board or unit in an mutually approximately orthogonal relationship. A microcontroller is in communication with the voltage signal. The magnetic field verifier apparatus is configurable to sense particular field strengths at various frequencies and store the readings to provide the user with a reliable verification that a particular magnetic field strength has been produced in a particular environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 33/02 - Measuring direction or magnitude of magnetic fields or magnetic flux

Abstract

Generation of an intense magnetic field to erase high coercivity magnetic media uses delivery of energy to a degaussing cavity. To conserve energy storage and delivery requirements and to obtain a desired magnetic strength generally uniformly within the cavity, strategic placement of supplemental turns at ends of the magnetic field generating coil wound around the cavity can promote uniformity. Construction of at least cavity ends from an adequate quantity of magnetically soft ferrous material can also promote uniformity. A combination of both approaches is possible.

IPC Classes  ?

• G11B 5/024 - Erasing
• G11B 5/17 - Construction or disposition of windings

Abstract

Generation of an intense magnetic field to erase high coercivity magnetic media uses delivery of energy to a degaussing cavity. To conserve energy storage and delivery requirements and to obtain a desired magnetic strength generally uniformly within the cavity, strategic placement of supplemental turns at ends of the magnetic field generating coil wound around the cavity can promote uniformity. Construction of at least cavity ends from an adequate quantity of magnetically soft ferrous material can also promote uniformity. A combination of both approaches is possible.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 47/00 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current
• H01F 13/00 - Apparatus or processes for magnetising or demagnetising

Abstract

A magnetic field verifier apparatus includes a magnetic field detection element configured to produce a voltage signal in response to an applied magnetic field wherein the voltage signal corresponds to the strength of the applied magnetic field. A current source coupled to the magnetic field detection element provides a stimulating current for the magnetic field detection element that builds in a ramp-like progression. A microcontroller is in communication with the voltage signal wherein the microcontroller is configured to detect and control the ramping time of the magnetic field detection element and to sense after the ramping time the voltage signal from the magnetic field detection element. The magnetic field verifier apparatus is configurable to sense particular field strengths at various frequencies and store the readings to provide the user with a reliable verification that a particular magnetic field strength has been produced in a particular environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 33/02 - Measuring direction or magnitude of magnetic fields or magnetic flux
• G01R 27/00 - Arrangements for measuring resistance, reactance, impedance, or electric characteristics derived therefrom

Abstract

A system for degaussing magnetic media includes a media transport carousel mounted to move in a first direction into the system and through a magnetic field generator and to move in a second direction through the magnetic field generator and out of the system. An automatically reversible transmission transmits via a plurality of gears rotational force from an input shaft in a first rotational direction to drive the drive element and the media transport carousel in a first direction. The automatically reversible transmission is configured to transmit via a second plurality of gears the rotational force from the input shaft in the first direction to drive the drive element to move the media transport carousel in a second direction opposite of the first direction. A media rotation assembly automatically rotates the media transport carousel after it passes a distance through the magnetic field generator.

IPC Classes  ?

• G11B 5/024 - Erasing

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Electronic device for erasing digital and magnetic storage media; Non-Electronic magnetic device for erasing digital and magnetic storage media

Abstract

A system and method for deforming and puncturing magnetic storage media includes one or more pivot arms that support one or more rotationally driven rotatable members bearing multiple deforming members or punch points. The punch points impact the media, producing the deformation, while the rotational forces push the media through the system, and the pivot arms adapt to media characteristics and widths to protect against jams. The puncturing force may be adjustable

IPC Classes  ?

• G11B 5/024 - Erasing
• G11B 5/012 - Recording on, or reproducing or erasing from, magnetic disks

Abstract

A permanent magnet degausser includes at least one magnetic field generator comprising magnetic elements arranged near a media conveyance path and a conveyor for transporting magnetic media through a magnetic media conveyance path. A passive belt or protector plate may be provided to assist the passage of the magnetic media through the applied magnetic field. The conveyor may be a continuous motion conveyor belt including cleats for holding the magnetic media or a reciprocal media conveyor including magnetic storage media bin. The magnetic field generator may include permanent magnets of varying intrinsic coercivities and/or remanences.

IPC Classes  ?

• G11B 5/03 - Biasing