Patents by Inventor Paul Van Leeuwen

Paul Van Leeuwen 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).

  • Publication number: 20050124180
    Abstract: A guidance block includes a base and a pair of opposing sides. A first set of opposing sides are attached to a top side of the base and provide a first separation configured to accept a first circuit card. A second set of opposing sides are attached to a bottom side of the base and provide a second separation configured to accept a second circuit card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Lambert Simonovich, Joseph Lommen, Sebastien Nadeau, Michael Wilson, David McQuinn, Paul Van Leeuwen, Michael Miron, Anthony Mayenburg
  • Patent number: 6393853
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing liquid cooling to high power high capacity, switching, transport and processing equipment is disclosed. The electronics of such equipment is typically contained in metal electronics modules, with the heat being directed to the walls of the modules. A pair of cooling plates with integral coolant flow through is pressed against the metal module walls with pressure. The cooling plates remain part of the shelf and the metal electronics modules can be removed for repair, exchange or upgrade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Nortel Networks Limited
    Inventors: Aleksandar Vukovic, Tim A. Venus, Howard J. Rajala, Douglas B. Cross, Paul van Leeuwen, Kim Roberts
  • Patent number: 5911264
    Abstract: A hinge pin ramp, retainer and doorstop for a frame door. The ramp, retainer and doorstop is formed into a hinge pin receptacle which allows closing or installing a frame door simply by pushing on it. A spring-loaded door pin is received by the hinge pin ramp and guided into the hinge pin retainer. There are also provided accordion shims to assist with levelling the door during installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: Northern Telecom Limited
    Inventors: Gregory M. Smrke, Alex K. Tang, Paul A. van Leeuwen
  • Patent number: 4270327
    Abstract: A panel carrier and a panel construction incorporating such carrier suitable for forming or cladding walls, ceilings, and the like. According to one aspect there is provided a carrier for panels comprising: an elongated, deformable, strip-like base; a plurality of panel engaging elements connected to and extending outwardly from the base in spaced apart relation therealong; each said panel engaging element including a pair of panel engaging prongs, the element being constructed such that the distance between the prongs of each said pair remains substantially fixed regardless of deformation or flexure occurring in those portions of the strip-like base extending between the panel engaging elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1981
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas International N.V.
    Inventor: Paul Van Leeuwen