Patents by Inventor Robert W. Dobbs

Robert W. Dobbs 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).

  • CIRCUIT BOARD SUPPORT ARRANGEMENT, METHOD, AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20040070955
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a circuit board support arrangement and associated methods are provided that facilitate hot plug access to circuit components in a server, computer system or other device. A circuit board support arrangement comprises a first circuit board and a second circuit board that is attached to a pivot joint. The second circuit board is juxtaposed over and pivotal relative to the first circuit board, and, an electronic coupling is attached between the first circuit board and the second circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Robert W. Dobbs, James K. Koch, Thane M. Larson