Patents by Inventor James P. Shero

James P. Shero 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: 5986882
    Abstract: A computer server unit has a closely spaced series of parallel, facing processor modules with inner edge portions thereof being operatively and removably received in socket connectors on a main system board within the server unit housing. Voltage regulation modules, in the form of power converter cards, are interdigitated with the series of processor modules, with each power converter card being operatively coupled to an associated one of the processor modules. To permit the efficient dissipation of operating heat from the closely spaced processor modules and voltage regulation modules, each removable processor module has a specially designed cooling module supported thereon for removal therewith from the system board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander C. Ekrot, James P. Shero
  • Patent number: 5959841
    Abstract: A modular computer chassis configurable for both rack mounting and free standing use includes a housing with a multiple compartments for receiving computer devices and peripherals therein. The housing further includes side access panels and a top access panel, each being attachable and removable from the frame of the chassis without tools. The frame of the modular computer chassis is configured with slots to receive corresponding tabs on each of the side and top panels which facilitate the quick installation and removal of the side and top panels from the frame of the chassis. Multiple tool-less fasteners are used to further secure side and top covers to the frame of the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Allen, B. Tod Cox, James P. Shero