Patents by Inventor Michael L. Joseph

Michael L. Joseph 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: 5941621
    Abstract: A bracket for mounting a sliding fixture to a computer cabinet for enabling a computer to slide relative to the computer cabinet includes a bracket body portion having first and second ends. A first pattern of holes is formed through the bracket body portion enabling the bracket to be mounted to the sliding fixture with fasteners. A first flange portion extends from the first end of the bracket body portion at an angle relative to the bracket body portion. A second pattern of holes is formed through the first flange portion. A second flange portion extends from the second end of the bracket body portion at an angle relative to the bracket body portion. A third pattern of holes is formed through the second flange portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Steven G. Boulay, Michael L. Joseph, Richard M. Braun
  • Patent number: 5204496
    Abstract: An EMI shielding gasket made of springy electrically conductive material. The gasket includes a pair of generally parallel laterally spaced apart U-shaped channel members each with its channel entrance facing away from the other member. A pair of ends oriented transversely of the U-shaped channel members connect the members together at their end regions. The ends are resiliently deformable to allow the U-shaped channel members to be moved more closely together to facilitate mounting the gasket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Steven G. Boulay, Michael L. Joseph, Henry A. Rettstadt
  • Patent number: 5188324
    Abstract: A mounting block is disclosed which may be inserted and retained in a standard double-D aperture of a panel. The mounting block has a body which conforms in size and shape to the aperture and two ledges which provide ledge retaining surfaces. The mounting block also has two rectilinear notches in the body which expose notch surfaces which are in parallel spaced apart relationship with the ledge retention surfaces. The mounting block is inserted into the aperture and rotated 90 degrees of lock the mounting block in its retention position. In the retention position, the panel is captured between the ledge retention surfaces and the notch surfaces. Thus retained in the aperture, the mounting block is suitable for supporting loads or providing attachment points for screws or other fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Joseph, Steven G. Boulay, Ronald W. Nasman