Patents by Inventor Stephen M. Reid

Stephen M. Reid 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).

  • Mounting system for electronic components
    Patent number: 7256985
    Abstract: A mounting system for electronic equipment is described which includes a mounting rack, a connector plate, and a retention device. The connector plate is hingedly mounted to a rear of the mounting rack and the connector plate is configured for the mounting of connectors that mate with the connectors of the electronic equipment. The retention device is configured to hold the connector plate against a rear of the mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Garmin Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Beseth, Daniel J. Cool, Stephen M. Reid
  • Mounting system for electronic components
    Patent number: 7215537
    Abstract: A mounting system for electronic equipment is described which includes a mounting rack, a connector plate, and a retention device. The connector plate is hingedly mounted to a rear of the mounting rack and the connector plate is configured for the mounting of connectors that mate with the connectors of the electronic equipment. The retention device is configured to hold the connector plate against a rear of the mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Garmin Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Beseth, Daniel J. Cool, Stephen M. Reid
  • Mounting system for electronic components
    Patent number: 7042710
    Abstract: A mounting system for electronic equipment is described which includes a mounting rack, a connector plate, and a retention device. The connector plate is hingedly mounted to a rear of the mounting rack and the connector plate is configured for the mounting of connectors that mate with the connectors of the electronic equipment. The retention device is configured to hold the connector plate against a rear of the mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Garmin Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Beseth, Daniel J. Cool, Stephen M. Reid