Patents by Inventor Jeffrey L. Beseth
Jeffrey L. Beseth 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).
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Patent number: 7473931Abstract: An improved device and method for mounting an avionic system is shown. The design provides varying locations of key components, which allows a single mounting system to be used with several varieties and configurations of aircraft within the crowded confines of an instrument panel. Ranges of flexibility with this system include the ability to arrange modules horizontally, and the ability to locate the display unit vertically. The multi-dimensional mounting flexibility of the mounting system shown allows electronic modules to be mounted in close proximity to a display unit, which greatly increases accessibility of the modules over prior configurations where modules were housed in the nose of the aircraft, the rear of the aircraft, or other remote locations. Installation, repair, and replacement are all greatly simplified with this configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2002Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Beseth, Sheldon T. Wheaton, Walter J. Rolston, Jared S. Klein
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Patent number: 7417866Abstract: An equipment module, a module retention device, as well as a system and a method for mounting equipment modules are disclosed. The modules can be installed without tools, using the retention device. Each module includes a chassis unit which slides into a unit rack, which is in turn attached to a mounting frame. The entire assembly may be mounted to an instrument panel. The module retention device is attached to the chassis unit, typically engaging a slot on the rack. A rotating fastener secures the retention device in the engaged position. The method includes inserting an electronic module into the open end of a unit rack, sliding an engagement lug attached to a cam lever into engagement with a slot on the rack, electrically coupling a connector on the module with a connector on the rack, and attaching the rack to the mounting frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Beseth, Daniel J. Cool, Paul J. Rollheiser, Sheldon T. Wheaton, Brian F. Ruff, Jared S. Klein
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Patent number: 7256985Abstract: A mounting system for electronic equipment is described which includes a mounting rack, a connector plate, and a retention device. The connector plate is hingedly mounted to a rear of the mounting rack and the connector plate is configured for the mounting of connectors that mate with the connectors of the electronic equipment. The retention device is configured to hold the connector plate against a rear of the mounting plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Beseth, Daniel J. Cool, Stephen M. Reid
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Patent number: 7215537Abstract: A mounting system for electronic equipment is described which includes a mounting rack, a connector plate, and a retention device. The connector plate is hingedly mounted to a rear of the mounting rack and the connector plate is configured for the mounting of connectors that mate with the connectors of the electronic equipment. The retention device is configured to hold the connector plate against a rear of the mounting plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Beseth, Daniel J. Cool, Stephen M. Reid
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Patent number: 7188400Abstract: An improved device and method for mounting an avionic system is shown. The design provides varying locations of key components, which allows a single mounting system to be used with several varieties and configurations of aircraft within the crowded confines of an instrument panel. Ranges of flexibility with this system include the ability to arrange modules horizontally, and the ability to locate the display unit vertically. The multi-dimensional mounting flexibility of the mounting system shown allows electronic modules to be mounted in close proximity to a display unit, which greatly increases accessibility of the modules over prior configurations where modules were housed in the nose of the aircraft, the rear of the aircraft, or other remote locations. Installation, repair, and replacement are all greatly simplified with this configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2004Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Beseth, Sheldon T. Wheaton, Walter J. Rolston, Jared S. Klein
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Patent number: 7042710Abstract: A mounting system for electronic equipment is described which includes a mounting rack, a connector plate, and a retention device. The connector plate is hingedly mounted to a rear of the mounting rack and the connector plate is configured for the mounting of connectors that mate with the connectors of the electronic equipment. The retention device is configured to hold the connector plate against a rear of the mounting plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2003Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Beseth, Daniel J. Cool, Stephen M. Reid
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Patent number: 6927983Abstract: An electronic equipment module includes a symmetrical casting with two chassis units. Each unit includes a mounting recess to receive a circuit assembly, separated by a cover applied to either unit, or both. The module is normally mounted to a unit rack, and typically has a removably attachable, re-orientable keyed surface which mates with another keyed surface on the rack. A mounting system includes a unit rack coupled to at least one electronic equipment module and a mounting frame. A method of mounting an electronic equipment module includes inserting the module into an open end of a unit rack, electrically coupling connectors attached to the module and the rack, securing the module to the rack, and attaching the rack to a mounting frame. The module can be secured to the rack by engaging a cam lever attached to the module.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2003Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Beseth, Jared S. Klein, Paul J. Rollheiser
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Patent number: 6700787Abstract: An electronic equipment module, as well as a system and a method for mounting electronic equipment modules are disclosed, an electronic equipment module is provided as a symmetrical casting. The electronic equipment module includes a first chassis unit which attaches to a second chassis unit. Each chassis unit has a mounting recess adapted to receive one or more circuit assemblies. The mounting recesses can be separated by a cover applied to one unit, the other unit, or both. The module is normally mounted within a unit rack, and thus, can have a removably attachable, and re-orientable keyed surface on its rear face which mates with a corresponding keyed surface on the interior surface of the unit rack. The mounting system includes a mounting frame, a plurality of electronic equipment modules, and a unit rack coupled to at least one of the electronic equipment modules and the mounting frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Beseth, Walter J. Rolston
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Patent number: 6549424Abstract: An equipment module, a module retention device, as well as a system and a method for mounting equipment modules are disclosed. The modules can be installed without tools, using the retention device. Each module includes a chassis unit which slides into a unit rack, which is in turn attached to a mounting frame. The entire assembly may be mounted to an instrument panel. The module retention device is attached to the chassis unit, typically engaging a slot on the rack. A rotating fastener secures the retention device in the engaged position. The method includes inserting an electronic module into the open end of a unit rack, sliding an engagement lug attached to a cam lever into engagement with a slot on the rack, electrically coupling a connector on the module with a connector on the rack, and attaching the rack to the mounting frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2002Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Beseth, Daniel J. Cool, Paul J. Rollheiser, Sheldon T. Wheaton, Brian F. Ruff, Jared S. Klein