Patents by Inventor Frank Ovanessians

Frank Ovanessians 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).

  • Guide rail and cam system with integrated lock-down and kick-out spring for SMT connector for pluggable modules
    Patent number: 6648693
    Abstract: An electrical connector system has two connectors, one of which is included in a module mateable with the other connector in a pluggable manner. The other connector includes a body and two or more electrical contacts. The body of that electrical connector includes a spring that provides a combined lock-down force and kick-out force. The lock-down force biases the module against the other connector, thereby providing a secure electrical and mechanical connection. The kick-out force biases the module away from the other connector to separate or eject the module when a user actuates a release mechanism. The module also includes a slot that engages a projection on the other connector to promote alignment of the mating electrical contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: William K. Hogan, David Peter Gaio, Frank Ovanessians, Scott Michael Branch