Patents by Inventor Robert John Barber

Robert John Barber 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: 5950837
    Abstract: A shipping kit assembly is disclosed for use in transporting circuit packs installed in electronic bays. The assembly kit includes a pair of spaced, upper and lower channel members which, together with a vertical band strap received in and retained thereby, are adapted to secure and support a plurality of circuit packs which are installed in shelf units or sub-racks for shipping or transporting therein. The bottom channel member incorporates a supporting bracket at each end therefor for securing and locating an attached circuit pack in a predetermined location in the shelf unit or sub-rack. One or more horizontal band straps may be used to secure the packs against movement in the shelf unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Northern Telecom Limited
    Inventor: Robert John Barber