Patents Examined by Javaid Nasari
  • Support assembly for rack-mounted installation of printed circuit boards
    Patent number: 6238243
    Abstract: A support assembly for supporting a circuit board in an equipment rack or similar structure. The assembly includes a circuit board defining a substantially flat board plane and a mounting member that supports the circuit board in the equipment rack. The assembly further includes a support positioned between and attached to the mounting member and the circuit board. The support has engagement portions which engage the circuit board and substantially prevents the circuit board from bending out of the board plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Alan S. Lorenz, William D. Regester