Patents by Inventor Frank T. Long

Frank T. Long 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).

  • Ejecting SIMM socket
    Patent number: 5167517
    Abstract: A socket (60) is provided that receives a single in-line memory module (SIMM) and facilitates the ejection of the SIMM from the socket through the use of a pair of latches (62, 64) rotatably mounted in a base (66). The latches each define a resilient flap (72) carrying a boss (74) to be received in a hole (50) in the SIMM for retention of the SIMM. One of the latches also defines an ear (110) to be received in a notch (112) of the SIMM for proper orientation of the SIMM within the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1992
    Inventor: Frank T. Long