Patents by Inventor Nigel J. Knighton

Nigel J. Knighton 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).

  • Rack mounted circuit board
    Patent number: 5010444
    Abstract: A circuit board (10) is described in which VMEbus connectors (15), wedge-lock clamping means (19), and a heat management layer (13) are mounted on the same side of the board as that whereon the components are mounted and wherein edge guides, are provided in thermal contact with the heat management layer but present heat dissipating surfaces at the opposite side of the board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1991
    Assignee: Radstone Technology Limited
    Inventors: Alan J. Storrow, Nigel J. Knighton
  • Rack mounted circuit board
    Patent number: 4879634
    Abstract: A circuit board (10) is described in which VMEbus connectors (15), wedge-lock clamping means (19), and a heat management layer (13) are mounted on the same side of the board as that whereon the components are mounted and wherein edge guides, are provided in thermal contact with the heat management layer but present heat dissipating surfaces at the opposite side of the board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1989
    Assignee: Plessey Overseas Limited
    Inventors: Alan J. Storrow, Nigel J. Knighton