Patents by Inventor Patrick L. Hall

Patrick L. Hall 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: 5829601
    Abstract: An apparatus for retaining a processor card of a processor card assembly in a connected position including a first and a second retention arm having a first and a second window respectively for accepting a first and a second latch of the processor card assembly for latching the processor card assembly to the apparatus. Each retention arm further includes a first and a second support and fastening feature disposed at opposite sides of a bottom end of the retention arm. Each support and fastening feature includes at least one capturing arm for capturing in place a threaded bushing for accepting a threaded fastener for fastening the apparatus to the motherboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Intel Corporaiton
    Inventors: James R. Yurchenco, Alexander Z. Nosler, Patrick L. Hall
  • Patent number: 4559889
    Abstract: Outboard motor steering control system including a mounting bracket, torsion bar axially supported on a U-shaped bracket, foot pedal secured to the torsion bar, and a linkage rod connecting between a pedal bar on the foot pedal to a U-shaped bracket on a motor, whereby the two-bar linkage provides for control of steering of the outboard motor during trolling. The mounting bracket secures to the splash tray of the boat, while the foot pedal includes a heel plate for accommodating an entire foot and the heel in a comfortable manner. Ball joints are provided between the nut and bolt assemblies securing onto the U-shape bracket of the motor and the pedal bar for the two-bar linkage. The outboard motor control steering system is intended for use with low horse power outboards operating at low speeds. The system is particularly intended for use by fishermen during trolling or fishing operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1985
    Inventors: Harlan W. Olson, Patrick L. Hall
  • Patent number: D460759
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Terence D. West, Matthew E. Hunter, Linda A. Deakin, Patrick L. Hall