Patents by Inventor Michael F Robertson

Michael F Robertson 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).

  • Two piece heat sink and device package
    Patent number: 6864573
    Abstract: A two piece electronic component heat sink and device package comprising a first piece configured to retain electronic components, and a second piece having a hinge region configured to moveably connect the second piece to the first piece, and a snap lock region opposite the hinge region, the snap lock region configured to secure the second piece to the first piece. A two piece electronic component heat sink and device package for a circuit board comprising: a first piece having an index slot for retaining said circuit board, and a second piece having a hinge region configured to pivotably connect the second piece and the first piece, and a snap lock region configured to secure the second piece to the first piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Michael F Robertson, Gary L Brown
  • Two piece heat sink and device package
    Publication number: 20040222517
    Abstract: A two piece electronic component heat sink and device package comprising a first piece configured to retain electronic components, and a second piece having a hinge region configured to moveably connect the second piece to the first piece, and a snap lock region opposite the hinge region, the snap lock region configured to secure the second piece to the first piece. A two piece electronic component heat sink and device package for a circuit board comprising: a first piece having an index slot for retaining said circuit board, and a second piece having a hinge region configured to pivotably connect the second piece and the first piece, and a snap lock region configured to secure the second piece to the first piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Michael F. Robertson, Gary L. Brown
  • Pointer and shaft assembly
    Patent number: 4723504
    Abstract: An improved pointer and shaft adapter assembly for use in instruments such as the speedometer of a vehicle including an elongated pointer portion and shaft forming portion connected together by engagement between spaced tabs which project from the pointer lying alongside side wall surfaces of an end connector of the shaft adapter. Cooperative nibs and apertures of the pointer and shaft forming portions secure the parts together and prevent any substantial tilting movement therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1988
    Assignee: Chrysler Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Ranald L. Griffin, Louis E. Goodenough, Michael F. Robertson