Patents Assigned to Enclosures, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6604327
    Abstract: A retractable trackless spa enclosure includes at least two sections, a first section being slightly smaller than a second section. The first section may be retracted into the second section in reverse telescoping fashion. Both sections are mounted on wheels so that the spa may be more easily moved. Both sections of the enclosure may also include a sliding door for access/egress. In addition, the front end panel of the front section is pivotally mounted on rollers that move within a track. The pivotal mounting allows the front end panel to be rotated in its frame, so that it can be moved to a position horizontal to the ground, thereby providing sufficient clearance for the enclosure to pass over the spa. When the enclosure is retracted, the front end panel can be moved to a position adjacent the end wall of the rear section, so that an open-ended alcove is formed. The frame of the structure is formed from extruded aluminum, and is therefore very lightweight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Ameracover Pool Enclosures, Inc.
    Inventor: Jim Reville
  • Publication number: 20030127201
    Abstract: A corner bracket assembly for use in an associated frame assembly is provided. The corner bracket assembly comprises a body, a first leg and second leg. The first leg extends from the body and is adapted to be connected to a first frame member of the associated frame assembly. The second leg extends from the body in a direction approximately normal to the first leg and is adapted to be connected to a second frame member of the associate frame assembly. The corner bracket assembly further comprises a roller element rotatably mounted within one of at least two axially spaced positions in at least one of the body, the first leg, and the second leg. The roller element protrudes outward a selected distance relative to at least one of the body, the first leg, and the second leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: Patio Enclosures, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Perich, Tony Bouquot
  • Publication number: 20030123928
    Abstract: A corner bracket assembly for use in an associated movable frame assembly is provided. The corner bracket assembly includes a first housing piece having upstanding coupling pins. A second housing piece has receiving pockets for connecting engagement with the coupling pins and defining a cavity therebetween. A roller assembly is received within the cavity. The roller assembly includes a roller housing, a threaded engaging portion defined in the roller housing, and a roller rotatably mounted within the roller housing. A threaded fastener is rotatably mounted between the first and second housing pieces and is in threaded engagement with the roller assembly. A track is defined between the first and second housing pieces and the roller assembly for linearly adjusting a position of the roller assembly in relation to the first and second housing pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Applicant: Patio Enclosures, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Perich, Tony Bouquot, Robert Maier, Dave Alan Bina
  • Patent number: 6564428
    Abstract: A compound hinge system includes a first link and a second link. The first link includes knuckles and arcing engaging surfaces next to stop portions that are configured for receiving engaging lug portions on a second link member. A second link member includes first and second sets of knuckles. One of the sets of knuckles cooperates with a hinged pin to pivot relative to the first link while the second set of knuckles receives a hinge pin to pivot relative to the second element. The lugs slide relative to the engaging surface and push against the stop portions to flex them outward and require additional force to move between various stops in the range of motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Richard, Craig E. Schinzel, Wallace H. Polzin, Clifford A. Klinger, William J. Nepsha, Marvin J. Thibodeau
  • Publication number: 20030066832
    Abstract: An electronics enclosure includes a base having a mounting hole, an extension member having a matching mounting hole, and a cover having a matching mounting hole. The base, cover, and extension member are designed so that the cover is mountable to the base in a first enclosure assembly and the extension member is mountable between the base and the cover in a second enclosure assembly. The electrical enclosure can include a base member having a tongue and a cover having a groove dimensioned to mate with the tongue. The groove can have a cross-section having a full radius arc profile and have a foam-in-place gasket mounted therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn J. Kipka, Bryon K. Jorgenson
  • Patent number: 6543866
    Abstract: A positioning structure pivotally disposed on a computer housing is provided. The positioning structure includes an assembly frame having first and second side walls, the first wall including a pivotal portion and a retaining portion. The first side wall further has a plurality of through holes being formed therethrough. The pivotal portion includes a pair of pivotal holes and a retaining portion projects from the first side wall and has a retaining hole formed therethrough. A positioning unit pivotally and releasably engages the pivotal holes of the pivotal portion. The positioning unit further includes a plurality of penetrating members which engage the through holes of the assembly frame and has a rotatable button being formed thereon. Rotation of the rotatable button allows for releasable locking of the positioning unit to the assembly frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Lite-On Enclosure Inc.
    Inventors: Feng Chuan Chen, Chao-Hsuan Yu
  • Patent number: 6538879
    Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly frame of computer housing capable of rotating and positioning, which comprises a frame body, a first assembly frame, a second assembly frame, a slide structure, and a retaining device. The first assembly frame is fixedly locked in the frame body. The second assembly frame is pivotally joined on the frame body. Through sliding of the slide structure, the second assembly frame can be turned over outwards to facilitate assembly or disassembly for a computer maintenance man. Contrarily, the second assembly frame can reach a predetermined position to let the second assembly frame be hooked on the first assembly frame through retaining of the retaining device, thereby achieving the object of positioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Lite-On Enclosure Inc.
    Inventor: Yue-Wen Jiang
  • Patent number: 6530628
    Abstract: A frame structure of computer housing capable of unlocking and positioning is provided. The frame structure comprises a mobile seat and a housing frame. One side of the mobile seat forms an embedding part, and the other side thereof has at least one tenon. One side edge of the housing frame has an embedded portion corresponding to the embedding part. The embedded portion can be embedded into the embedding part. The housing frame has at least one through hole corresponding to and penetrated through by the tenon so that the mobile seas can be joggled on the housing frame. Quick assembling/disassembling, positioning and convenience can thus be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Lite-On Enclosure Inc.
    Inventors: Chen-Liang Huang, Chao-Hsuan Yu
  • Patent number: 6484739
    Abstract: The invention is generally directed to a foldable door and sidewall, and more particularly, to a foldable door and sidewall suitable for use with tents, awnings, restaurant patio shielding, and other protective enclosures. The invention is also directed to methods for retrofitting a protective enclosure (e.g., frame structure associated with a collapsible tent) with a foldable door or sidewall, as well as to kits for accomplishing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Barrett Enclosures, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael P. Sofie, John A. Barrett
  • Publication number: 20020173265
    Abstract: In one aspect, a modular fan system includes a fan, a plenum member adapted to be mounted to the fan and adapted to be mounted to an enclosure, a gasket adapted to be mounted between the plenum member and the enclosure, a filter adapted to be mounted within the plenum member, and a grille adapted to be mounted to the plenum member. In the system, one or more of the fan, the plenum member, the gasket, the filter, and the grille are both assemblable into a first fan assembly and are alternatively assemblable into a second fan assembly. Another aspect also provides a stand-off collar adapted to be mounted to the enclosure, a first grille adapted to be mounted to the plenum member and adapted to be alternatively mounted to the stand-off collar, and an EMI/RFI shielding grille adapted to be mounted to the plenum member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Applicant: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn J. Kipka, Bryon K. Jorgenson, Joe Ricke, Seweryn Sadura, Anthony K. Gross
  • Patent number: 6480392
    Abstract: The present invention provides a retaining and fixing structure of interface card comprising an integrally formed retaining structure. The retaining structure is fixedly disposed on a leaf. One side of the leaf forms a pivot, which can be pivotally joined with a pivotal portion inside a computer housing. The retaining structure has a first press device thereon. A connection unit is also provided. The retaining structure can be joined with the connection unit, which has a second press device thereon. The second press device can control a resilient device. The first and second press devices can be used to let the retaining structure and the connection unit be quickly unlocked or joined together, hence facilitating maintenance, replacement, or expansion of interface card inside a mainframe for a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Lite-On Enclosure Inc.
    Inventor: Yue-Wen Jiang
  • Publication number: 20020121386
    Abstract: A double walled solar shielding system for an electrical enclosure includes an inner enclosure defining a substantially rectangular box with an inner door pivotally mounted to the inner enclosure. A shielding layer extends around the top, rear and lateral sides of the enclosure with a shielding door mounted coaxially with the inner door and having an outer layer spaced apart from the inner door. The doors open independently and may have different security measures. The system includes modular elements and may be retrofitted to existing enclosures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Applicant: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernie Traut, Harold Lakoduk, David Brouillard
  • Patent number: 6437977
    Abstract: A screwless disk drive frame positioning structure is disclosed. A floppy disk drive frame is hanged below the hard disk drive frame, and then a positioning structure on the front plate of a computer base is used to buckle the disk drive frames, or after the hard disk drive frame is combined with the floppy disk drive frame, the hard disk drive frame is hanged from an upper plate of a computer base. Then, the positioning structure on the front plate of the computer base serves to buckle the floppy disk drive frame. The positioning structure comprises a pressure suffering plate and two elastic elements. A bending plate having a concave portion extends from the middle portion of the pressure suffering plate. While the floppy disk drive frame is a “␣” shape plate. The lower side of the floppy disk drive frame is formed with a hooking plate folded outwards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Lite-On Enclosure Inc.
    Inventor: Chao-Hsuan Yu
  • Patent number: 6408506
    Abstract: An electrical enclosure having an improved sealing and shielding component and a method of manufacturing such an enclosure is provided. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a wire mesh is positioned against the surface of the enclosure. While the wire mesh is being positioned against the enclosure surface, a foam is formed on the enclosure surface adjacent the wire mesh. The foam generally adheres to the enclosure surface and holds the wire mesh in place. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the foam has a height equal to or greater than the height of the wire mesh. The improved sealing and shielding components can, for example, improve the sealing and shielding of the electrical enclosure as compared to conventional electrical enclosures. The present electrical enclosure may, for example, also reduce the cost of manufacturing electrical enclosures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.
    Inventors: John Emil Richard, William Joseph Nepsha, Timothy Lloyd Mullen, Thomas R. Hurney, Paul Rutherford, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6395182
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for purifying water, in particular ground water, under anaerobic conditions, using a membrane filtration unit, wherein the following steps are carried out: 1) connecting the membrane filtration unit (8) to a rinsing unit (11); then 2) passing a rinsing agent from the rinsing unit (11) through the membrane filtration unit (8) so as to create anaerobic conditions in the membrane filtration unit (8); and 3) passing the water to be purified through the membrane filtration unit (8), in which anaerobic conditions have thus been created in step 2), wherein the connection (12) between the membrane filtration unit (8) and the rinsing unit (11) is then shut off so that the anaerobic conditions in the membrane filtration unit (8) obtained in step 2) are maintained while the water to be purified is passed through said membrane filtration unit (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Barrett Enclosures, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacobus Cornelis Van Winkelen, Walterus Gijsbertus Joseph Van Der Meer
  • Patent number: 6354681
    Abstract: A computer casing is disclosed. At least one movable door plate is installed at one side of the computer casing, the movable door plate includes a first plate and a second plate. One edges of the first plate is pivotally connected to one edge of the second plate, and other edges of the first plate and the second plate are formed with engaged portions, respectively. At least one side of the computer casing is installed with an opening; and the engaged portions of the first plate and the second plate are embedded on edges of the opening of the computer casing for selectively closing the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Lite-On Enclosure Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick James Nemec
  • Patent number: 6351377
    Abstract: A fixing apparatus of a data storing device comprises a lower case an upper case, and two combining elastic pieces. The left and right sides of this lower case each has a combining portion having a combining elastic piece thereon. The upper case is installed above the lower case; and two combining elastic pieces each has a buckling portion and a movable portion, the movable portion can drive the buckling portion, and the two combining elastic pieces is connected to left and right sides of the upper case. The data storing device can be disposed between the upper case and the lower case, and then the buckling portions of the combining elastic pieces connected to the left and right sides of the upper case are buckled to the combining holes of the lower case so that the data storing device is clamped and fixed between the upper case and lower case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Lite-On Enclosure Inc.
    Inventors: Jackie Chao, James Chen
  • Patent number: 6351379
    Abstract: The present invention proposes an extracting and positioning structure for a hard disk drive suitable to an industrial computer. In the present invention, two side frame boards to fix at least a hard disk drive are installed on a frame of a computer. Latticed partitioning plates are installed on the frame boards. The present invention has at least an extractable case with fixing bars installed at two sides thereof to fix a hard disk drive therein. A U-shaped plate is installed at each side of the front half section of the extractable case. Pivotal holes are respectively disposed at the top and bottom surfaces of the U-shape plate to pivotally connect a spindle protruding out of the top and bottom surfaces of a pivotal retaining element. A fixing shaft protruding out of the top and bottom surfaces at the other end of the pivotal retaining element. A slide lever is transversely arranged in the U-shaped plate at the front end of the extractable case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Lite-On Enclosure Inc.
    Inventor: Kuang Jui Cheng
  • Patent number: 6351378
    Abstract: A fixing device of a disk driver comprises a first body, a second body and two fixing elastic pieces. The first body has a bottom plate, one side of the bottom plate is connected to lateral plate, and fixing pins protrude from an inner wall of the lateral plate. The second body has a bottom plate, one side of the bottom plate is connected to a lateral plate, and fixing pins protrudes from an inner wall of the lateral plate. Two fixing elastic piece connected to the lateral plates of the first body and the second body, one end of each fixing elastic piece is formed with a buckling portion and a movable portion. The first body and the second body are assembled movably. A disk driver is disposed on the first body and the second body so that the fixing pins of the first body and the second body are inserted into respective holes preset at the two sides of the disk driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Lite-On Enclosure Inc.
    Inventors: Jackie Chao, James Chen, John Hsu
  • Patent number: D454133
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: Lite-On Enclosure, Inc.
    Inventor: Chung da Yang