Patents by Inventor Nat Hellman, III

Nat Hellman, III 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: 4681378
    Abstract: A module (20) comprising a top panel (22) that is attached to a pair of opposed side panels (32). The assembly forms a channel or "U" shaped structure with a rear channel cover (42) snapped into place over a channel (26) defining a horizontal raceway. A pair of cable recess covers (46) enclose a recess (34) in the sides (32) providing a duct that forms a path for wires and cables. Electronic equipment is positioned upon the top panel (22) of the module (20) with ancillary components in the area underneath; thus providing a management system for the equipment, including a passageway for interconnecting the wires and cables. A number of modules (20) may be stacked together on a base (60) having casters (62) in each corner. A paper basket (64) and a keyboard storage board (66) may also be added to allow an entire electronic system, such as a computer complex, to be self-contained within the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Assignee: Microcomputer Accessories, Inc.
    Inventor: Nat Hellman, III
  • Patent number: 4580679
    Abstract: A rolltop diskette container which requires no more desk area when in the open position than it does when closed. The rolltop diskette container holds 100 of the 51/4 inch (133 millimeter) diskettes and requires approximately the same desk area as the conventional flip-top diskette container. The flip-top diskette container holds only 50 of the 51/4 inch (133 millimeter) diskettes.The rolltop diskette container is comprised of two side panels 1 and 2, a bottom panel 3, and a rolltop 4. Partitions 6 and 7 may be utilized to index and separate the stored diskettes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1986
    Inventor: Nat Hellman, III