Patents by Inventor Alexander F. Cruz

Alexander F. Cruz 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).

  • Handle-mounted light conduit for a storage device carrier
    Patent number: 6608750
    Abstract: A carrier assembly for a storage device includes a frame for mounting to the storage device, a handle rotatably mounted to the frame, and a light conduit in the handle, said light conduit being adapted to transmit light signals from a first end of the light conduit to a second end of the light conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander F. Cruz, David Youngquist, David R. Knaub
  • Handle-mounted light conduit for a storage device carrier
    Publication number: 20030002249
    Abstract: A carrier assembly for a storage device includes a frame for mounting to the storage device, a handle rotatably mounted to the frame, and a light conduit in the handle, said light conduit being adapted to transmit light signals from a first end of the light conduit to a second end of the light conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Applicant: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander F. Cruz, David Youngquist, David R. Knaub
  • Light conduit for a storage device carrier assembly
    Patent number: 6473300
    Abstract: A carrier assembly for a storage device includes a body portion for mounting to the storage device, a side extension of the body portion extending laterally beyond the first lateral side of the storage device, and a light conduit provided on the side extension. The light conduit is adapted to transmit light signals from a first end of the light conduit to a second end of the light conduit. The first end of the light conduit positioned to receive the light signals from a light source positioned laterally adjacent to the first lateral side of the storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Youngquist, Alexander F. Cruz, David R. Knaub