Patents by Inventor Michael Allen Jones

Michael Allen Jones 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).

  • Publication number: 20100091440
    Abstract: A bezel assembly apparatus is provided for use with a computer component, such as a direct access storage device (DASD). The bezel assembly apparatus includes a bezel base and a standoff including cooperating bezel base and a standoff mating portions. The cooperating bezel base and standoff mating portions include a cooperating pattern for implementing installation with low force and low stress mating engagement. The cooperating pattern includes a hex torque pattern, providing a locational fit for the standoff, holding the standoff in place during assembly. The hex torque pattern provides six managed stress micro planes that hold the standoff in place during assembly process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Allen Jones, Aleksander Miroslaw Mustwillo
  • Publication number: 20020029808
    Abstract: A pressure relief valve monitoring device is provided. The monitoring device includes a sensor input module located proximate to a pressure relief valve, a microcontroller located within the sensor input module, and a real time clock/calendar also located within the sensor input module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Applicant: Anderson Greenwood, LP
    Inventors: Ronald George Friend, Michael Allen Jones
  • Patent number: 6283138
    Abstract: A pressure relief valve monitoring device is provided. The monitoring device includes a sensor input module located proximate to a pressure relief valve, a microcontroller located within the sensor input module, and a real time clock/calendar also located within the sensor input module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Anderson, Greenwood LP
    Inventors: Ronald George Friend, Michael Allen Jones
  • Patent number: D598052
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Inventors: Amir Sabber Esfahani, Michael Allen Jones