Patents by Inventor Forrest Pobst

Forrest Pobst 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 component receiving apparatus and method for installing modular components
    Patent number: 6312279
    Abstract: A modular component receiving structure (10) includes a guide structure (25) for guiding a modular component (12) into a proper installed position and for ensuring that the module is handled properly during installation. A drive arrangement including a threaded drive opening (32) may be included with the guide structure (25) for use in applying a proper installation force to move the memory module (12) into a proper installed position. The drive arrangement facilitates the use of a rotary tool to apply the installation force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Roy Rachui, Robert C. Sloan, Mark Manley, Stephen Gill, Forrest Pobst