Patents by Inventor David L. Hager

David L. Hager 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).

  • Patent number: 8139361
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide an anchor, circuit board assembly, and method for operably engaging an electronic component with a circuit board having a first side and a second side. Anchor embodiments include an anchor portion configured for receiving at least a portion of the electronic component and a pair of anchor legs flexibly extending from the ends of the anchor portion and configured for insertion into apertures defined in the circuit board. The anchor further includes a compression element slidably disposed about the anchor legs and movable between an unlocked position and a locked position. The compression element is configured for urging the anchor legs towards one another when moved from the unlocked position to the locked position such that the anchor is secured in the apertures when the compression element is in the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Hager, Paul A. Wormsbecher
  • Publication number: 20110141699
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide an anchor, circuit board assembly, and method for operably engaging an electronic component with a circuit board having a first side and a second side. Anchor embodiments include an anchor portion configured for receiving at least a portion of the electronic component and a pair of anchor legs flexibly extending from the ends of the anchor portion and configured for insertion into apertures defined in the circuit board. The anchor further includes a compression element slidably disposed about the anchor legs and movable between an unlocked position and a locked position. The compression element is configured for urging the anchor legs towards one another when moved from the unlocked position to the locked position such that the anchor is secured in the apertures when the compression element is in the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: David L. Hager, Paul A. Wormsbecher
  • Patent number: 7957149
    Abstract: Apparatus for securing or retaining a heatsink. The heatsink retention apparatus includes a heatsink module that cooperates with first and second spring loaded latches secure to a circuit board on opposing sides of a heat-generating component. The heatsink module includes a handle pivotally secured to opposing sides of the heatsink body, and bails pivotally secured to the handle. In addition, the bails extend downward to dispose a lower bail member adjacent the spring loaded latches. As the handle pivots between a first position to raise the bails and a second position to lower the bails, the bails automatically move from a locked position to an unlocked position. Each of the spring loaded latches include a hook and at least one pre-loaded spring to transfer a minimum downforce to the lower bail members when the bails are raised. Accordingly, embodiments may be operated from the top of the heatsink without the use of tools, while providing a desired downforce over a range of heatsink heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Barina, Bruce Desrosiers, Michael French, David L. Hager, Michael S. June, John P. Scavuzzo, Scott Womble
  • Publication number: 20110044008
    Abstract: Apparatus for securing or retaining a heatsink. The heatsink retention apparatus includes a heatsink module that cooperates with first and second spring loaded latches secure to a circuit board on opposing sides of a heat-generating component. The heatsink module includes a handle pivotally secured to opposing sides of the heatsink body, and bails pivotally secured to the handle. In addition, the bails extend downward to dispose a lower bail member adjacent the spring loaded latches. As the handle pivots between a first position to raise the bails and a second position to lower the bails, the bails automatically move from a locked position to an unlocked position. Each of the spring loaded latches include a hook and at least one pre-loaded spring to transfer a minimum downforce to the lower bail members when the bails are raised. Accordingly, embodiments may be operated from the top of the heatsink without the use of tools, while providing a desired downforce over a range of heatsink heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard Barina, Bruce Desrosiers, Michael French, David L. Hager, Michael S. June, John Pl Scavuzzo, Scott Womble
  • Patent number: 7438577
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus and a method for locking a cam lever, which positions a second card as inserted into a connector on a first card, and activating the second card with a coupling member. In one embodiment, the second card is inserted between a pair of guides secured to the first card into a connector on the first card. A hinged cam lever on either a guide or the second card positions the second card. A coupling member on the cam lever can be moved to lock the cam lever in place and engage a switch on the second card to activate the second card. When removal of the second card is desired, the coupling member on the cam lever can be moved to unlock the cam lever and disengage the switch on the second card to deactivate the second card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jeremy Scott Bridges, David L. Hager, Dean F. Herring, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Paul Andrew Wormsbecher
  • Publication number: 20080146061
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus and a method for locking a cam lever, which positions a second card as inserted into a connector on a first card, and activating the second card with a coupling member. In one embodiment, the second card is inserted between a pair of guides secured to the first card into a connector on the first card. A hinged cam lever on either a guide or the second card positions the second card. A coupling member on the cam lever can be moved to lock the cam lever in place and engage a switch on the second card to activate the second card. When removal of the second card is desired, the coupling member on the cam lever can be moved to unlock the cam lever and disengage the switch on the second card to deactivate the second card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jeremy Scott Bridges, David L. Hager, Dean F. Herring, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Paul Andrew Wormsbecher
  • Publication number: 20080146062
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for locking a cam lever which positions a second card as inserted into a connector on a first card, and activating the second card with a coupling member. In one embodiment, the second card is inserted between a pair of guides secured to the first card into a connector on the first card. A hinged cam lever on either a guide or the second card positions the second card. A coupling member on the cam lever can be moved to lock the cam lever in place and engage a switch on the second card to activate the second card. When removal of the second card is desired, the coupling member on the cam lever can be moved to unlock the cam lever and disengage the switch on the second card to deactivate the second card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Jeremy Scott Bridges, David L. Hager, Dean F. Herring, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Paul Andrew Wormsbecher
  • Patent number: 7381074
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for locking a cam lever which positions a second card as inserted into a connector on a first card, and activating the second card with a coupling member. In one embodiment, the second card is inserted between a pair of guides secured to the first card into a connector on the first card. A hinged cam lever on either a guide or the second card positions the second card. A coupling member on the cam lever can be moved to lock the cam lever in place and engage a switch on the second card to activate the second card. When removal of the second card is desired, the coupling member on the cam lever can be moved to unlock the cam lever and disengage the switch on the second card to deactivate the second card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jeremy Scott Bridges, David L. Hager, Dean F. Herring, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Paul Andrew Wormsbecher
  • Patent number: 7307835
    Abstract: A computer drive module including at least one computer drive; a module housing; and a backplane printed circuit board. The module housing includes a first section adapted to be connected to a computer housing and a second section movably connected to the first section between a retracted position and an extended position. The second section is adapted to pivot relative to the first section when the second section is at the extended position. The backplane printed circuit board is connected to a rear end of the second section of the module housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Richard M. Barina, David L. Hager, Daniel P. Kelaher, Anthony Wayne Miles, Glenn E. Myrto