Patents by Inventor Bob Clary

Bob Clary 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).

  • Method and apparatus for modular component system for efficient addition of peripheral components
    Patent number: 5667399
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods and apparatus for efficiently coupling an additional component to an electronic device. The invention is particularly useful in conjunction with modular electronic devices. An additional component may be mechanically and electrically coupled to a video electronic device. The added component is joined to the electronic device by a series of easy steps which include bringing the front bottom surface of the electronic device into contact with the front top surface of the added component and then rotating the rear surface of the electronic device, such that the front bottom surface of the electronic device is flush with the front top surface of the added component. The electronic device and added component include feet and receptors respectively that allow them to be easily aligned. Finally, the added component and electronic device are securely joined by a latch. Since the device and component are integral, the added device does not require a large amount of space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Jackson, Raymond W. Riley, David Laituri, Bob Clary