Patents by Inventor Douglas Brockett

Douglas Brockett 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).

  • Modular electronics chassis
    Patent number: 9389651
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing a modular electronic device from a chassis and a method for assembling thereof are provided. The apparatus for removing the modular electronic device from the chassis comprises a door pivotally coupled to the chassis, a sliding element in slidable engagement with the door, a first ejection actuator coupled to the door and configured to move simultaneously with the door, a second ejection actuator including a spring member connected to the second ejection actuator and to the rear of the chassis, and a linkage element connecting the sliding element with the second ejection actuator. Additionally, the apparatus for removing the modular electronic device from the chassis comprises a guide rail disposed in the chassis enclosure to guide the modular electronic device and to guide the second ejection actuator along the chassis enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Exablox Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas Brockett, Peter Privitera, Jon Carver, Joshua Druker, Tad Hunt, Ramesh Balan
  • Modular electronics chassis
    Patent number: 8991950
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing a modular electronic device from a chassis and a method for assembling thereof are provided. The apparatus for removing the modular electronic device from the chassis includes a door pivotally coupled to the chassis, a sliding element in slidable engagement with the door, an ejection actuator including a spring member connected to the ejection actuator and to the rear of the chassis, and a linkage element connecting the sliding element with the ejection actuator. Additionally, the apparatus for removing the modular electronic device from the chassis includes a guide rail disposed in the chassis enclosure to guide the modular electronic device and to guide the ejection actuator along the chassis enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Exablox Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Privitera, Jon Carver, Joshua Druker, Tad Hunt, Douglas Brockett, Ramesh Balan
  • Modular Electronics Chassis
    Publication number: 20150015131
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing a modular electronic device from a chassis and a method for assembling thereof are provided. The apparatus for removing the modular electronic device from the chassis comprises a door pivotally coupled to the chassis, a sliding element in slidable engagement with the door, an ejection actuator including a spring member connected to the ejection actuator and to the rear of the chassis, and a linkage element connecting the sliding element with the ejection actuator. Additionally, the apparatus for removing the modular electronic device from the chassis comprises a guide rail disposed in the chassis enclosure to guide the modular electronic device and to guide the ejection actuator along the chassis enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: Exablox Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Privitera, Jon Carver, Joshua Druker, Tad Hunt, Douglas Brockett, Ramesh Balan
  • Modular Electronics Chassis
    Publication number: 20140345105
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing a modular electronic device from a chassis and a method for assembling thereof are provided. The apparatus for removing the modular electronic device from the chassis comprises a door pivotally coupled to the chassis, a sliding element in slidable engagement with the door, a first ejection actuator coupled to the door and configured to move simultaneously with the door, a second ejection actuator including a spring member connected to the second ejection actuator and to the rear of the chassis, and a linkage element connecting the sliding element with the second ejection actuator. Additionally, the apparatus for removing the modular electronic device from the chassis comprises a guide rail disposed in the chassis enclosure to guide the modular electronic device and to guide the second ejection actuator along the chassis enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Exablox Corporation
    Inventor: Douglas Brockett
  • Modular electronics chassis
    Patent number: D750033
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Exablox Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Privitera, Jon Carver, Joshua Druker, Tad Hunt, Douglas Brockett, Ramesh Balan