Patents by Inventor Brian E. Davy

Brian E. Davy 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).

  • Computer component ejector mechanism
    Patent number: 7796377
    Abstract: An ejector mechanism for removing a computer component from a computer housing is disclosed. The computer component may be an energy storage module that includes a first electrical connector that connects the energy storage module to a second electrical connector on a back plane printed circuit board. The ejector assembly is actuated at a location remote from the energy storage module to engage the energy storage module. The ejector assembly partially ejects the module from the housing and disconnects first and second electrical connector parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Oracle America, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Carney, Brian E. Davy, Cosmo L. Leo
  • Computer Component Ejector Mechanism
    Publication number: 20100142135
    Abstract: An ejector mechanism for removing a computer component from a computer housing is disclosed. The computer component may be an energy storage module that includes a first electrical connector that connects the energy storage module to a second electrical connector on a back plane printed circuit board. The ejector assembly is actuated at a location remote from the energy storage module to engage the energy storage module. The ejector assembly partially ejects the module from the housing and disconnects first and second electrical connector parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Carney, Brian E. Davy, Cosmo L. Leo