Patents by Inventor Joseph H. Nies

Joseph H. Nies 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).

  • Disc retainer for disc storage device
    Patent number: 5494156
    Abstract: A disc storage device is provided with a panel (10) having a disc receiving surface (16) which includes a retainer disposed thereon for receiving a disc having a central opening (12). The disc retainer includes a circular arrangement of alternating spring fingers (22) and substantially rigid posts (26) extending upwardly from the disc receiving surface and through the disc central opening, to contact the central opening edge and maintain the disc in place during transport and storage. Enhanced structural integrity of the device can be provided by connecting the posts (26a, 26x) together at the central opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Assignee: Optima Precision Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph H. Nies