Patents by Inventor Robert Goyette

Robert Goyette 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: 6198040
    Abstract: A Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) or other access opening of an electronic device is provided with a conductive cover which may be hinged or otherwise coupled to allow the cover to be moved from a covering position to an uncovering position. A highly conductive pathway is provided from the covering to the chassis or faceplate of the electronic device such as using a conductive washer in a hinge coupling. The conductive pathway is useful in reducing or preventing electromagnetic interface (EMI) from the access opening and in dissipating electrostatic discharge (ESD) before, during and after moving the cover to the open position and/or manipulation of the components behind the access opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Cisco Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Desousa, Robert Goyette
  • Patent number: 6160717
    Abstract: An ejector for a printed circuit board overcomeably retains the ejector, e.g. in open and/or closed positions. Preferably a spring for providing a retaining force is integrally formed as part of the ejector body. When the ejector body is formed by injection molding, an injection gate is located to provide laminar flow of injection material through the spring area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Cisco Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Desousa, Robert Goyette