Patents by Inventor Michael P. Coyle

Michael P. Coyle 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).

  • Secured mounting for computer and peripherals
    Patent number: 6917519
    Abstract: A computer chassis includes a plurality of identical slots formed therein. Each slot is provided adjacent a respective one of a plurality of side surfaces of the chassis. An accessory or peripheral is provided with an elongated tongue which extends from the accessory or peripheral for insertion into a selected one of the slots of the chassis. As a result, the accessory or peripheral is mountable to any one of a plurality of side surfaces of the chassis. Furthermore, the inserted tongue is secured in the respective slot by a cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Michael P. Coyle, Robert Duane Hrehor, Jr., Lisa Sura, Jefferson B. West
  • Secured mounting for computer and peripherals
    Publication number: 20040184229
    Abstract: A computer chassis includes a plurality of identical slots formed therein. Each slot is provided adjacent a respective one of a plurality of side surfaces of the chassis. An accessory or peripheral is provided with an elongated tongue which extends from the accessory or peripheral for insertion into a selected one of the slots of the chassis. As a result, the accessory or peripheral is mountable to any one of a plurality of side surfaces of the chassis. Furthermore, the inserted tongue is secured in the respective slot by a cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Michael P. Coyle, Robert Duane Hrehor, Lisa Sura, Jefferson B. West