Patents by Inventor Richard E. Bennett, II

Richard E. Bennett, II 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).

  • Carrier used for mounting data storage drive into enclosure
    Patent number: 9607660
    Abstract: A data storage carrier includes a middle member with at least one handle between ends of the middle member. Side members are coupled to the respective ends of the middle member via living hinges. The side members each include at least two protrusions configured to interface with side mounting holes of a data storage drive. The living hinges are bendable so that the protrusions interface with the side mounting holes of the drive and the middle member interfaces with a back side of the drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Richard E. Bennett, II, Odie Killen
  • CARRIER USED FOR MOUNTING DATA STORAGE DRIVE INTO ENCLOSURE
    Publication number: 20160353600
    Abstract: A data storage carrier includes a middle member with at least one handle between ends of the middle member. Side members are coupled to the respective ends of the middle member via living hinges. The side members each include at least two protrusions configured to interface with side mounting holes of a data storage drive. The living hinges are bendable so that the protrusions interface with the side mounting holes of the drive and the middle member interfaces with a back side of the drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Richard E. Bennett, II, Odie Killen