Patents by Inventor Timothy A. Meserth

Timothy A. Meserth 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: 20070014085
    Abstract: A system for releasably mounting an electronic component in a computer system comprises an electronic component, a release mechanism, and a mounting tray. The electronic component includes two front and two back attachment members. The release mechanism is rotatably attached to the two back attachment members. The release mechanism includes a handle portion, an attachment portion, and at least one cam. The mounting tray is sized to receive the electronic component and rotatably attached release mechanism and includes four notches within which the electronic component attachment members are slidably received. The mounting tray further includes a latching mechanism and at least one leverage point, the leverage point being positioned to interact with the release mechanism cam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy Meserth, Brian Kerrigan, Kevin Johnson, Charles Piper
  • Publication number: 20050225217
    Abstract: An end user work space mounting system for use with a computer cabinet. The end user work space may include a computer terminal or shelf, drawer or platform. The height of the workspace is adjustable in the vertical direction. In the case of a computer terminal, the viewing angle of the monitor, i.e., with respect to rack and the keyboard, is also adjustable. The keyboard, monitor, and bracket fold into the same plane, so that the keyboard, monitor, and bracket can fold into the rack when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Nay, Aaron Cox, Daniel Kelaher, Timothy Meserth, Bradley Lawrence