Patents Examined by Charles G. Frea
  • Patent number: 6457949
    Abstract: A fan tray apparatus and method includes a mounting body portion having a length and a width. The mounting body portion further includes first and second longitudinal sides and first and second lateral sides. A plurality of fans is operatively attached to the mounting body portion. The plurality of fans includes a first set of fans, a second set of fans, and a third set of fans. The first set of fans is positioned along the first lateral side. The second set of fans is positioned along the second lateral side. The third set of fans is positioned between the first set of fans and the second set of fans, the third set of fans positioned on a middle portion of mounting body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: 3Com Corporation
    Inventors: Laura M. Bendikas, Daniel J. Lecinski, Hong Li, Dane L. Greives, Kenneth S. Laughlin