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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7512133 | Method and apparatus for obtaining multiple port addresses by a fibre channel from a network fabric A method, apparatus and program product for assigning or confirming multiple address identifications to a single channel adapter. A server contains multiple partitions connected to a single channel adapter which is used to send data and commands to a fabric. A reque... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7461062 | Just-in-time publishing via a publish/subscribe messaging system using a subscribe-event model A method having at least one subscriber subscribing to topics from one or more data sources. The data sources available and the number of subscriptions for each data source are registered in a table in real time. Upon detecting either subscription activity by the su... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7440468 | Queue management of a global link control byte in an input/output subsystem Method and apparatus for communicating global link control words (LCW) between chips. A queue stores LCWs and has in input for receiving an LCW from a previous chip, and an output for outputting a stored LCW to a subsequent chip. A management circuit compares an inc... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7079381 | System and method for aligning and supporting interconnect systems An aligning apparatus comprising: a back plane, the back plane comprising at least one back plane connector; at least one daughter card, the daughter card comprising: a lower edge, the lower edge comprising a scalloped surface proximal to a rear surface of the lower... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6816174 | Method and apparatus for variable density scroll area A method and system to provide a user additional positional context for the information they are browsing and allows for rapid browsing through large data sets thereby providing a more usable interface. Two embodiments are described in the following sections. In the... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6696985 | Reformable keyboard with variable key design Key patterns configured to accommodate the handicaps of the disabled user are imprinted or embossed on a sheet of conformable material. A matrix of sensing circuits for a keyboard are placed under the sheet to detect when and where the sheet is depressed ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6496863 | Method and system for communication in a heterogeneous network An exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a system having a diverse hardware platform monitored and managed from a central control node in a distributed, parallel, heterogeneous computing environment. The central control node executes both a har... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6496001 | System and method for probe mechanism planarization An exemplary embodiment is a method and apparatus for planarization. The planarization tool has a base which provides the support for the planarization tool. The base has a support hinge mounted on it along with dampening posts and rest posts which suppor... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6433562 | Method and apparatus of interconnecting with a system board A method and apparatus of interconnecting with a system board is presented. A system board having a metal stiffener mounted thereon is provided with an opening in the stiffener to provide access to an area of interest on the system board. A probe test ass... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6425706 | Apparatus for fastening objects flush to a surface An apparatus for securing an object to a surface comprises a mounting cover having a first surface and a pair of sidewalls depending away from the first surface. The sidewalls are in a facing spaced relationship and secured to a second surface. At least t... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6425648 | Modular and flexible server frame enclosure An earthquake resistant frame structure which is shippable in a fully populated condition has a base member, a plurality of support members extending from the base member, a top portion disposed over the ends of the support members, a extension member dis... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6425488 | Integrated flexible frame tie down retention system for raised and non-raised floor applications An earthquake resistant frame structure which is shippable in a fully populated condition has a base member, a plurality of support members extending from the base member, a top portion disposed over the ends of the support members, a extension member dis... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6421252 | System and method for a self aligning multiple card enclosure with hot plug capability An exemplary embodiment is a method and apparatus for a multiple card enclosure. The multiple card enclosure is arranged for mounting a mother card enclosure and a daughter card enclosure and at least another daughter card enclosure. The mother card enclo... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6347042 | Printed circuit board top side mounting standoff A printed circuit board top side mounting system is presented and includes a printed circuit board having a primary side and a secondary side. The printed circuit board top side mounting system also has a surface member that has a point with a generally c... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6345429 | Method for fastening objects flush to a surface An exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a method for fastening an object flush to a surface. The method comprises inserting an engagement member of the object into an opening in the planar member. The engagement member moves in a first directi... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6265887 | Mounting fixture for a pin grid array device An exemplary embodiment of the invention is a fixture for mounting a pin grid array device. The fixture includes a base plate and a first support plate movably mounted to the base plate. The first support plate has a hole therein for receiving a pin on th... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6252391 | High frequency probe A high frequency probe is presented. The probe comprises a probe body having a coaxial resilient double ended probe element attached thereto by an adaptor. A locking pin is attached to the probe adaptor and extends parallel to the probe element, however, ... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6243268 | Cooled IC chip modules with an insulated circuit board A cooling assembly for an integrated circuit chip module wherein an evaporator-cooled IC module mounted on a printed circuit board is enclosed within an insulated housing, and the area of the printed circuit board adjacent the cooled IC module is encapsul... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6239714 | Controller for use in an interconnection system An exemplary embodiment of the invention is a controller for use in an interconnection system having a primary connector and a variable number of secondary connectors. The primary connector includes a first detection contact and a second detection contact... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6233959 | Dehumidified cooling assembly for IC chip modules A cooling assembly for an integrated circuit chip module wherein an evaporator-cooled IC module is enclosed within an insulated housing which is surrounded by an atmosphere of dehumidified air.... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6058010 | Enhanced test head liquid cooled cold plate A cold plate, planar in shape, is machined to provide an interior cavity having a plurality of thermally conductive members which transfer any thermal energy absorbed by the cold plate to a chilled water stream flowing through the interior cavity. Electro... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6053238 | Center feed parallel flow cold plate for dual refrigeration systems A cold plate includes two flow-wise isolated coolant (or refrigerant) passages (or sets of passages) originating at the center of the cold plate and terminating at an edge for use in conjunction with separate refrigeration systems. The cold plate passages... | 04/25/2000 |
