Patents by Inventor Todd C. Sharpley

Todd C. Sharpley 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).

  • Thermal apparatus for engaging electronic device
    Patent number: 6975028
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the temperature of an electronic device utilizes a thermal head attached to a base structure including an integral isolation arrangement. For example, the isolation arrangement can be formed as a planar spring defined by slots in the base structure. The base structure has a manifold configured to route refrigerant fluid between the thermal head and components of a refrigeration system. The isolation arrangement is normally planar but is movable to facilitate engagement of the thermal head with the electronic device. The isolation arrangement also compensates for variations in the planar orientation of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Delta Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Lewis S. Wayburn, Charles M. Mahaffey, Ian G. Spearing, Derek E. Gage, Todd C. Sharpley, Cynthia M. Barnes