Patents by Inventor Gerald P. Monaco

Gerald P. Monaco 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).

  • Method and apparatus for achieving rigid attachments for computer components
    Patent number: 7646609
    Abstract: A method and apparatus used for actuation is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises an actuation body having a gradually tapered wider end received at one end by an expandable member and at an opposing end by a drive shell. The actuation body being movable from a first position to a second position by means of the drive shell such that this movement causes a looser or tighter fit at the wider end with respect to the expandable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph P. Corrado, Michael J. Fisher, Gerald P. Monaco, Budy D. Notohardjono