Patents by Inventor Kenneth B. Frame

Kenneth B. Frame 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).

  • Patent number: 5754396
    Abstract: A computer which includes modular structures incorporated therein provides enhanced serviceability. In a preferred embodiment, the computer has a chassis, a lid, a front bezel, an option card module, a system board module, a drive module, and a power supply module. The lid secures the option card module within the chassis. The option card module is removable from the chassis without disconnecting fasteners, option boards, or external cables therefrom. The system board module is received in the chassis and is secured therein by the option card module. The drive module has features which enable storage media devices to be conveniently installed therein and removed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Frances A. Felcman, Juan M. Perez, Gregory C. Franke, Kenneth B. Frame