Patents by Inventor James D. Plunkett

James D. Plunkett 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).

  • Enclosure assembly with two identical covers having modifiable supports for asymmetrically housing a printed circuit board or the like
    Patent number: 5111362
    Abstract: A rigid enclosure for printed circuit boards that utilizes identical top and bottom covers and provides for offsetting the distance the printed circuit board sits from the bottom cover. The enclosure utilizes features formed into the covers to provide for alignment and fastening. Removable vents provide for air flow to cool the printed circuit board and when removed, allow access for interface to the printed circuit board. Threaded inserts and standoffs provide flexibility for fastening identical parts together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald C. Flamm, Leonard O. Turner, James D. Plunkett
  • Protective garment
    Patent number: 4507801
    Abstract: A light, conforming protective garment for athletes made of a stretch material with pockets over the areas to be protected. Pads are formed to fit the wearer, inserted into the pockets, and are held closely in place by the stretch material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1985
    Assignee: Doc-K Protective Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank J. Kavanagh, James D. Plunkett, Bernard F. DePalma