Abstract: Embodiments of a tamper-evident connector are disclosed which may optionally be used in a trusted computing environment. In an exemplary embodiment, a tamper-evident connection includes a mate-once engaging assembly for providing with a first component, the mate-once engaging assembly including a foldable portion. The tamper-evident connection also includes a receiving chamber for providing with a second component, the mate-once engaging assembly fitting in the receiving chamber to physically secure the first component to the second component, the foldable portion of the mate-once engaging assembly unfolding during removal of the mate-once engaging assembly from the receiving chamber to provide evidence of tampering when the first component has been removed from the second component. Optionally, the first component is a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and the second component is a system board.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for concentrating a fluid with improved energy efficiency. The method comprises the steps of: providing a membrane distillation unit having an evaporation side in fluid communication with a first reservoir for containing the fluid, and a condensation side being in fluid communication with a second reservoir for containing a coolant; evaporating at least a portion of the fluid and condensing the fluid in the second reservoir. The method further comprises the steps of controllably transferring heat from the coolant to the fluid such that the temperature of the fluid is maintained at a predetermined temperature.

Abstract: Embodiments of a tamper-evident connector are disclosed which may optionally be used in a trusted computing environment. In an exemplary embodiment, a tamper-evident connection includes a mate-once engaging assembly for providing with a first component, the mate-once engaging assembly including a foldable portion. The tamper-evident connection also includes a receiving chamber for providing with a second component, the mate-once engaging assembly fitting in the receiving chamber to physically secure the first component to the second component, the foldable portion of the mate-once engaging assembly unfolding during removal of the mate-once engaging assembly from the receiving chamber to provide evidence of tampering when the first component has been removed from the second component. Optionally, the first component is a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and the second component is a system board.

Abstract: Embodiments of a tamper-evident connector are disclosed which may optionally be used in a trusted computing environment. In an exemplary embodiment, a tamper-evident connection includes a mate-once engaging assembly for providing with a first component, the mate-once engaging assembly including a foldable portion. The tamper-evident connection also includes a receiving chamber for providing with a second component, the mate-once engaging assembly fitting in the receiving chamber to physically secure the first component to the second component, the foldable portion of the mate-once engaging assembly unfolding during removal of the mate-once engaging assembly from the receiving chamber to provide evidence of tampering when the first component has been removed from the second component. Optionally, the first component is a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and the second component is a system board.

Abstract: A first slot connector is mounted within a housing of an electronic system and is for connecting to a first plug-in card. A mezzanine board is installed within the housing. A second slot connector is mounted on the mezzanine board for connecting to a second plug-in card. The first and second plug-in cards align with similarly-shaped slot access panels in the electronic system.

Abstract: An interior of an electronic system is accessed by manipulating a latch mechanism to release a handle attached to a drawer disposed within a housing of the electronic system; operating the handle to extend the drawer at least partially out of the housing; further manipulating the latch mechanism to release a door that obscures an interior of the drawer; and shifting the door to expose the interior of the drawer.

Abstract: Embodiments of a tamper-evident connector are disclosed which may optionally be used in a trusted computing environment. In an exemplary embodiment, a tamper-evident connection includes a mate-once engaging assembly for providing with a first component, the mate-once engaging assembly including a foldable portion. The tamper-evident connection also includes a receiving chamber for providing with a second component, the mate-once engaging assembly fitting in the receiving chamber to physically secure the first component to the second component, the foldable portion of the mate-once engaging assembly unfolding during removal of the mate-once engaging assembly from the receiving chamber to provide evidence of tampering when the first component has been removed from the second component. Optionally, the first component is a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and the second component is a system board.

Abstract: A cable support arm is provided. In one embodiment, the cable support arm includes first and second arm sections that are rotatably coupled one over the other at a hinge structure. In this embodiment, the first and second arm sections include attachment mechanisms configured to couple the arm sections to a respective housing and device. One of the attachment mechanisms of this embodiment may include a mounting base and a mounting bracket that is reversibly coupleable to the mounting base to enable ambidextrous mounting of one of the arm sections to the device.

Abstract: A swappable mount and cable support arm for a rack mount system. The swappable mount may have a variety of toolfree mounts, threaded fasteners, latches, and other mounting mechanisms. The swappable mount is interchangeably coupled to the cable support arm to facilitate adaptation to a particular rack mount system. One embodiment has a releasable hinge mechanism to facilitate the interchangeable coupling between the swappable mount and the cable support arm. The cable support arm may have a variety of expandable support structures, such as pivotally coupled arm sections. One embodiment of the cable support arm has first and second arm sections rotatably coupled one over the other at a hinge.

Abstract: A rack system is disclosed for mounting various devices. The rack system comprises at least one front vertical support column and at least one rear vertical support column. A rail is deployed between the front vertical support column and the rear vertical support column. Additionally, a latching system is provided that enables secure engagement of the rail and easy removal of the rail.

Abstract: A latch assembly to connect a component to a rack. The assembly comprises a latch spring and a lever that are connected to a component. The latch spring is moveable between an engaged and a disengaged position. In the engaged position the latch spring is engaged with a catch that is connected to a rack. In the disengaged position the latch spring is disengaged from the catch. The lever is rotatable about an axis of rotation between a latched position and an unlatched position. The rotation of the lever from the latched position to the unlatched position moves the latch spring from the engaged position to the disengaged position in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A cable support arm for a rack mount system. The cable support arm may have first and second arm sections, which are rotatably coupled one over the other at a hinge. The first and second arm sections also may have hinges, which are coupleable to a rack and a rack mounted device of the rack mount system.

Abstract: A system and method for coupling a multi-pin device to a system board within an electronic device. A socket is used to couple the multi-pin device to the system board. A spring member biases the socket to a fully opened position for insertion of the multi-pin device. An actuator enables selective movement of the multi-pin device into operative engagement with the system board.

Abstract: A system and method for coupling a multi-pin device to a system board within an electronic device. A socket is used to couple the multi-pin device to the system board. A spring member biases the socket to a fully opened position for insertion of the multi-pin device. An actuator enables selective movement of the multi-pin device into operative engagement with the system board.

Abstract: A diagnostic system combines an electronic device with a plurality of status indicators that are visible to a user. A plurality of status indicators are arranged in a map representative of the physical location of components within the electronic device.