Patents by Inventor C. Lorenzo Dunn

C. Lorenzo Dunn has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Methods and apparatus for snap-together computer construction
    Patent number: 5392192
    Abstract: A modular enclosure for personal computer systems substantially comprises a 5-sided steel chassis, a plastic subassembly tray, a plastic detachable back panel, and a 4-sided plastic top cover including an integrally formed front panel. The internal subassembly tray comprises appropriately formed bays designed to receive various system subassemblies, each bay having an integrally formed subassembly retaining means to bear against and retain a subassembly placed in the bay. Top side and rear electromagnetic interference (EMI) shields are fitted and secured to the interior portions of the plastic topcover and rear panel so as to peripherally contact the chassis when the topcover and rear panel are installed. The internal subassembly tray is lowered into the interior region of the chassis and snapped into place at the front portion thereof. The rear panel is then positioned and secured to the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: C. Lorenzo Dunn, John E. Johnston, David H. Titzler, Robert A. Yuan