Patents by Inventor Norman Stobert

Norman Stobert 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).

  • Computer for use with a port replicator
    Patent number: 5569052
    Abstract: A port replicator is disclosed that provides for the efficient connecting and disconnecting of peripheral devices to a computer. A replicator port connector is provided on a portable computer that duplicates the pins of a other peripheral connectors on the computers. The housing of the port replicator is attached by spring clips to the computer which covers the other peripheral connectors replicated by the port replicator. The replicated connectors are then reproduced on the connector housing. Cables for peripheral devices can remain connected to the connector housing but be connected to and disconnected from the computer in a single action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignee: Zenith Data Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Belt, Jeffrey Schindler, Norman Stobert
  • Port replicator
    Patent number: 5460547
    Abstract: A port replicator is disclosed that provides for the efficient connecting and disconnecting of peripheral devices to a computer. A replicator port connector is provided on a portable computer that duplicates the pins of a other peripheral connectors on the computers. The housing of the port replicator is attached by spring clips to the computer which covers the other peripheral connectors replicated by the port replicator. The replicated connectors are then reproduced on the connector housing. Cables for peripheral devices can remain connected to the connector housing but be connected to and disconnected from the computer in a single action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Assignee: Zenith Data Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Belt, Jeffrey Schindler, Norman Stobert