Patents by Inventor John Harold Mohlke

John Harold Mohlke 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).

  • Spring loaded latching for system enclosure panels
    Patent number: 6595605
    Abstract: A chassis for a computer, computer related or other electronic device includes a door that closes an access opening in the chassis when in the closed position and permits access to the interior of the chassis when opened for a user or service technician. A latch releasably secures the door in the closed position and is operable by a user or service technician for opening the door from the closed position and closing the door from the open position without the benefit of a screwdriver, wrench or other tool. In selected embodiments, the latch is biased to account for compression reaction forces of a seal or gasket surrounding the access opening while still providing for manual manipulation of the door and access to the interior of the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond Floyd Babcock, Matthew Allen Butterbaugh, David George Lund, John Harold Mohlke, Christopher Lee Tuma