Patents by Inventor Donald L. Bland

Donald L. Bland 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).

  • Spring clamp and heat sink assembly
    Patent number: 5464054
    Abstract: A mounting clip for securing a heat sink to a device package is secured to the heat sink by forming a groove in the heat sink, positioning the central body portion of the clip in the groove and deforming the wall of the groove to trap the clip in the groove. The clip is an elongated body with ends extending from the axis of its central body. The ends may be trapped or hooked in appropriate receivers on a frame or socket holding an electronic device package to secure the heat sink adjacent the device package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignee: Thermalloy, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard G. Hinshaw, Keith R. Moulton, Donald L. Bland
  • Electronic device package mounting assembly
    Patent number: 5068764
    Abstract: A unitary clip having a base portion and a stake end is used to attach an electronic device package to a heat sink. The stake end of the clip is secured within an aperture such as a groove or slot in the face of the heat sink and connected to the base by a curved spring portion. An electronic device package inserted between the base portion and the heat sink is urged into intimate contact with the surface of the heat sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Assignee: Thermalloy Incorporated
    Inventors: Donald L. Bland, Matthew C. Smithers
  • Heat sink or similar article
    Patent number: D300738
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: Thermalloy Incorporated
    Inventors: William D. Jordan, Donald L. Bland