Patents by Inventor James Guy Smeenge

James Guy Smeenge 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).

  • Processor module mounting assembly and a method of use
    Patent number: 7038914
    Abstract: A computer assembly is disclosed. The computer assembly comprises a chassis and a mounting module rigidly coupled to the chassis. The mounting module is for cooling the computer assembly when in operation. The computer assembly includes at least one circuit board suspended from the module. The at least one circuit board has a known orientation relative to the module and the at least one circuit board has a variable orientation relative to the chassis. A system and method in accordance with the present invention provides a stable mounting for the cooling system that includes a large heat sink. The method and system in accordance with the present invention prevents the disturbance of the critical alignment of the printed circuit board with the heatsink from shock and vibration loading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas L. Heirich, Steven T. Holmes, James Guy Smeenge, Jason Alan Burton
  • Processor module mounting assembly and a method of use
    Publication number: 20040257769
    Abstract: A computer assembly is disclosed. The computer assembly comprises a chassis and a mounting module rigidly coupled to the chassis. The mounting module is for cooling the computer assembly when in operation. The computer assembly includes at least one circuit board suspended from the module. The at least one circuit board has a known orientation relative to the module and the at least one circuit board has a variable orientation relative to the chassis. A system and method in accordance with the present invention provides a stable mounting for the cooling system that includes a large heat sink. The method and system in accordance with the present invention prevents the disturbance of the critical alignment of the printed circuit board with the heatsink from shock and vibration loading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Douglas L. Heirich, Steven T. Holmes, James Guy Smeenge, Jason Alan Burton