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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7352576 | Multi-processor system and tubelike computer module thereof A multi-processor system has a tubelike computer module including plural mother boards configured onto plural side walls of a rack body to form a unitary, continuous and non-segment airflow channel. The airflow channel of the tubelike computer module has larger spac... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7312980 | Adaptable rack mountable power distribution apparatus Embodiments of a power distribution apparatus that is adaptable to be readily mounted within a variety of differing types of electronic equipment racks are herein described. One such embodiment provides power distribution apparatus having an upper mounting adapter. ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7310237 | Device for securing a circuit board to a socket The present invention provides a securing device for securing a card to a socket within a computer is provided where the card and the socket are coupled. The device includes a unitary base member comprising a foundation portion dimensioned to receive a stationary so... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7280366 | System and method for housing power supplies in an electronic device A housing for an electronic device has a first volume bounded by a first face and a second volume bounded by a second face. The second face is indented from the first face. A plurality of electronic components are housed in the first volume, and one or more power su... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7245499 | Insertion and ejection mechanisms for modular boards and cards Insertion and ejection mechanisms for modular boards and cards. Mechanisms are provided for coupling the motion of insertion/ejection handles coupled to a modular board or a board carrier frame to which a board is attached. The mechanisms include a single-bar linkag... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7149557 | Mobile communication device having extendable display A mobile communication device includes a display assembly that may be extended from the housing of the mobile communication device to provide a larger display surface for displaying information to a user of the mobile communication device. The display assembly is mo... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7142411 | Methods and apparatus for distributing power in a computerized device In a computerized device requiring a relatively large amount of power during operation (e.g., between approximately 10 kW to 15 kW) at a relatively large current (e.g., between approximately 200 and 300 amperes), an electrical conductor or power distribution assembl... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7114994 | Computer connections A modular computer system includes at least one information processing module removably received at a first face of a housing, at least one computer support module removably received at a second face of the housing, at least one power supply module removably receive... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7087840 | Cable management system with patch panel A patch panel assembly having a bracket with a base extending between first and second side walls. The bracket defines a cable receiving passageway. First and second patch panels are coupled to the first and second side walls for pivotal movement about first and sec... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7057898 | Device retention mechanism A device retention mechanism includes a computer chassis (10) having a side panel (12) and a rear panel (14), and a retention member (30) rotatably attached to the side panel. The side and rear panels cooperatively preliminarily attaches ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6979775 | Security apparatus and method A security apparatus for enclosing the branch connections of a cable-TV aerial tap unit to prevent unauthorized used thereof including a box like structure mounted on the bottom of the tap unit to enclose the cables and connections thereof and providing a keyed hing... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6967632 | Multi-monitor, auxiliary monitor, and monitor supporter A multi-monitor is provided with a first display device having a display screen and a second display device having a display screen smaller than the display screen of the first display device, and a supporting mechanism which is mountable on an outside portion of th... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6958456 | Positive locking, trigger grip, external operating handle assembly for network protector enclosures A handle assembly for a network protector where the network protector includes a circuit breaker and a housing assembly, the circuit breaker having a trip bar structured to move between a first position and a second position corresponding to an open and closed posit... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6909611 | Rack mountable computer component and method of making same According to at least one of the disclosed embodiments of the present invention, there is disclosed a rack mountable computer component which is in the form of an open computer component or blade construction which is adapted to be mounted in a generally upright or ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6906925 | Apparatus and method for maximizing equipment storage density A mounting mechanism for mounting a enclosure-mountable device to an equipment enclosure having a plurality of vertical mounting rails disposed so as to define an equipment storage region is disclosed. The mounting mechanism includes a first portion configured to be... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6586697 | Transportable electrical switching assembly with high voltage circuit interrupter A mobile electrical transformer assembly is mounted on a trailer and includes a three phase transformer. The electrical switching for the transformer includes a circuit interrupter having three vertical towers at transversely spaced positions. Each tower ... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6522546 | Universal support frame A universal support frame that holds a printed (PCB) so that both sides are accessible for processing and testing, and which provides an attachment mechanism for holding a mechanism to cool the PCB as it is being processed or tested. The universal support... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6512669 | Medium voltage motor control center instrument compartment A medium voltage controller for electrical equipment, such as motors, transformers, reactors, and capacitors, having an arc resistant cabinet, swaged internal electrical connections, a one-piece self-aligning withdrawable finger cluster, a pull-out instru... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6498716 | DC main power distribution The present invention is a power distribution assembly for distributing power about a rack mounted server system. In particular, each chassis of a rack mounted server system is provided power through a power distribution assembly that is hinged to a back ... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6483696 | Mounting assembly for electronic device A mounting assembly (1) for receiving an electronic device (100) includes a bracket (50) and a fastener (10) The fastener includes a retaining member (30), and a sliding member (20). A handle (45) is formed in the retaining member, and is movable relative... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6445585 | Door-in-a-door device access module A door comprising a panel member having a first side and a second side and an opening therebetween; a hinge disposed adjacent to said opening; a control module; said control module hingedly attached to said panel by said hinge; said control module include... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6349029 | Computer component security apparatus and method The present invention provides for an apparatus and method for securing a computer component in a computer system. Some embodiments include single or multiple panels hinged to a chassis of the computer system. A panel of some embodiments may carry or othe... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6297958 | System and method for housing telecommunications equipment A system for housing telecommunications equipment includes a plurality of vertically disposed chassis, each chassis having a top that is substantially closed, two sides, two ends, and a base, wherein the top of each chassis is adapted to receive the base ... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6249431 | Desktop item A desktop item which comprises a body having upper and lower sides and a cover for covering the upper side. The cover is connected to the body by means of a pair of links for relative movement between a top position covering the upper body side and a bott... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6229691 | Apparatus and method for mounting a power distribution unit within an equipment enclosure A power distribution unit adapted for mounting within an equipment enclosure including an inner rack. The power distribution unit includes at least one mounting hinge that is fixedly attached to the power distribution unit housing and which is adapted to ... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6178625 | Method for assembling a warewasher assembly A longitudinal warewasher section, of a warewasher assembly having a plurality of warewasher sections mounted end-to-end, includes a frame and a control box pivotally mounted thereto, where the control box is pivotable from a compact, shipping orientation... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6157540 | Screwless front loading hard drive bracket A bracket support includes a chassis and a bracket movably mounted in the chassis. A locking tab is mounted on the bracket and is movable between an engaged position with the chassis and a released position with the chassis. A door is mounted on a surface... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6137684 | Camming mechanism for joining modular electronic enclosures An electronic enclosure assembly having a logic chassis, a forward extension member attached to one end of the logic chassis wherein each side of the forward extension member has side pieces, each of the side pieces having a face and a notch. The enclosur... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6061229 | Mounting arrangement for communications network base stations within a tower interior A mounting arrangement for communications network base stations within a tower interior wherein each base station is secured between upper and lower platform plates by a pair of co-axial swivel mounts. The swivel mounts allow the base stations to be rotat... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6061230 | Electric power distribution panelboard/switchboard assembly A panelboard/switchboard assembly for accommodating bolt-on modules, plug-in modules and lugs. The panelboard/switchboard includes vertical, edge forward bus bars having a plurality of openings formed therein. The edge forward alignment allows plug-in mod... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6028267 | Rotatable power center system Embodiments of power center systems are provided which include manually operable and rotatable carriages. The rotatable carriages include component sections where electrical and communication components may be incorporated. The components include electric... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5995363 | Structure of a carrying case for computer peripherals A carrying case for computer peripherals includes an upper cover having two lower front ends and two lower rear ends, each of the lower front ends being provided with a button formed with a downwardly extending hook, a power supply fastened on inner side ... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5898566 | Power distribution and limiter assembly An assembly for both distributing electricity and limiting the flow of current has a housing, input conductors, first output conductors, second output conductors, an insulating spacer block, and limiters. Portions of the input conductors and first output ... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5889650 | Stand arrangement A rack arrangement including a rack designed to be able to support several magazines that are positioned above one another, where each magazine encloses several printed boards or printed board assemblies that are situated side by side. The frontal surface... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5870284 | Integrated power supply frame including integrated circuit (IC) mounting and cooling The present invention encompasses a mounting structure on which both a power supply and a integrated circuit (IC) chip module are mounted. In one embodiment, the present invention encompasses a mounting structure for mounting a power supply and an integra... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5867364 | Center with pivoting control device and method of using same The present invention includes a control device and a control center having at least one cell defining an interior space with a front face for receiving and electrically connecting the control device therein. The cell and control device have mounting for ... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5789828 | Low voltage power supply and distribution center A low voltage power supply and distribution center comprises a housing and a housing door. The housing door is removably mounted to the housing and may be repositioned between a service position and a closed position. In the service or open position, the ... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5777848 | Power supply mounting assembly for electronic equipment A mounting assembly for mounting a component in electronic equipment, such as a computer system, which includes an enclosure and a mounting bracket pivotally mounted to the enclosure. One or more retaining members are disposed on the bracket for engaging ... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5460441 | Rack-mounted computer apparatus A rack mounted computer system has a vertically elongated cabinet structure in which a specially designed server unit is mounted. The server unit includes a slide-out outer drawer having a power supply box mounted in a lower interior portion thereof. An i... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5406452 | Double type mount structure for mounting electronic circuit package A double mount type structure for mounting a plurality of electronic circuit packages, including a box-shaped shelf, front and rear sub units accommodated in the shelf and having front and rear back wiring boards, respectively, each having connectors thro... | 04/11/1995 |
