Patents by Inventor Charles C. Ruff

Charles C. Ruff 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).

  • Printed circuit board assembly and method therefor
    Patent number: 6831840
    Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a bracket which readily and easily couples with a printed circuit board. The bracket includes at least one tab assembly foldably attached with a support flange for supporting the printed circuit board. The bracket also includes an outer flange which is coupled with the computer chassis. Alignment apertures on the support flange and the printed circuit board facilitate the alignment of the printed circuit board, and allow for rework of the printed circuit board. Each tab assembly is adapted to frictionally engage with corresponding features on the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Charles C. Ruff
  • Printed circuit board assembly and method therefor
    Publication number: 20030206404
    Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a bracket which readily and easily couples with a printed circuit board. The bracket includes at least one tab assembly foldably attached with a support flange for supporting the printed circuit board. The bracket also includes an outer flange which is coupled with the computer chassis. Alignment apertures on the support flange and the printed circuit board facilitate the alignment of the printed circuit board, and allow for rework of the printed circuit board. Each tab assembly is adapted to frictionally engage with corresponding features on the printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Charles C. Ruff
  • Printed circuit board bracket assembly and system and method therefor
    Patent number: 6556452
    Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a bracket which readily and easily couples with a printed circuit board. The bracket includes at least one tab assembly foldably attached with a support flange for supporting the printed circuit board. The bracket also includes an outer flange which is coupled with the computer chassis. Alignment apertures on the support flange and the printed circuit board facilitate the alignment of the printed circuit board, and allow for rework of the printed circuit board. Each tab assembly is adapted to frictionally engage with corresponding features on the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Charles C. Ruff
  • Printed circuit board bracket assembly and system
    Publication number: 20020114145
    Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a bracket which readily and easily couples with a printed circuit board. The bracket includes at least one tab assembly foldably attached with a support flange for supporting the printed circuit board. The bracket also includes an outer flange which is coupled with the computer chassis. Alignment apertures on the support flange and the printed circuit board facilitate the alignment of the printed circuit board, and allow for rework of the printed circuit board. Each tab assembly is adapted to frictionally engage with corresponding features on the printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Charles C. Ruff
  • Printed circuit board bracket assembly and system
    Patent number: 6396705
    Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a bracket which readily and easily couples with a printed circuit board. The bracket includes at least one tab assembly foldably attached with a support flange for supporting the printed circuit board. The bracket also includes an outer flange which is coupled with the computer chassis. Alignment apertures on the support flange and the printed circuit board facilitate the alignment of the printed circuit board, and allow for rework of the printed circuit board. Each tab assembly is adapted to frictionally engage with corresponding features on the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Charles C. Ruff
  • Printed circuit board bracket assembly and system
    Publication number: 20010026443
    Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a bracket which readily and easily couples with a printed circuit board. The bracket includes at least one tab assembly foldably attached with a support flange for supporting the printed circuit board. The bracket also includes an outer flange which is coupled with the computer chassis. Alignment apertures on the support flange and the printed circuit board facilitate the alignment of the printed circuit board, and allow for rework of the printed circuit board. Each tab assembly is adapted to frictionally engage with corresponding features on the printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Publication date: October 4, 2001
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Charles C. Ruff
  • Printed circuit board bracket assembly and system
    Patent number: 6239979
    Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a bracket which readily and easily couples with a printed circuit board. The bracket includes at least one tab assembly foldably attached with a support flange for supporting the printed circuit board. The bracket also includes an outer flange which is coupled with the computer chassis. Alignment apertures on the support flange and the printed circuit board facilitate the alignment of the printed circuit board, and allow for rework of the printed circuit board. Each tab assembly is adapted to frictionally engage with corresponding features on the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Charles C. Ruff