Patent ID: 7658344
Filing Date: 2010-02-09
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A method to write information to, or retrieve information from, an information storage medium disposed within a portable data storage cartridge moveably disposed in a data storage and retrieval system, wherein said data storage and retrieval system further comprises a data storage device; wherein said portable data storage cartridge comprises: a top; a bottom; a plurality of sides, wherein said plurality of sides in combination with said top and said bottom define an enclosure having an opening; a moveable curved door slidingly disposed within said enclosure; a tape reel rotatably disposed within said enclosure, wherein said moveable curved door and said tape reel are non-concentric; said method comprising the steps of: retrieving said portable data storage cartridge from one of said one or more storage slots; transporting said portable data storage cartridge to said data storage device; disposing said portable data storage cartridge in said data storage device; moving said moveable curved door from said first position to said second position, and reading information from and/or writing information to, said information storage medium.