Patents by Inventor David Maxham

David Maxham 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 securing an electronic component
    Patent number: 6532746
    Abstract: A securing apparatus is used to secure an electronic component, such as a thermoelectric cooler in a thermoelectric cooling system. The securing apparatus includes a clamping mechanism that clamps the electronic component between a first plate, such as a heat sink plate, and a second plate, such as a mounting plate. The clamping mechanism applies compression forces to the electronic component to secure the electronic component without using shear forces capable of damaging the electronic component. The clamping mechanism preferably provides thermal isolation between the heat sink plate and the mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Tyco Telecommunications (US) Inc.
    Inventors: Eliot Bloom, David Maxham