Patents by Inventor Steve J. Brame

Steve J. Brame 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).

  • Computer chassis identification method
    Patent number: 6449579
    Abstract: A method to allow a computer system board to automatically identify the chassis in which the system board is installed. The method includes the steps of a) attaching at least one spring action grounding clip to the chassis, b) incorporating at least one conducting pad into the artwork of the printed wire assembly on the system board, c) connecting at least one conducting pad to a logic circuit on the system board, d) installing the system board in the chassis, and e) ensuring that at least one spring action grounding clip contacts at least one conducting pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Dell USA, L.P.
    Inventors: Ayedin Nikazm, Steve J. Brame
  • Computer chassis identification method
    Patent number: 6301124
    Abstract: An apparatus to allow a computer system board to automatically identify the chassis in which the system board is installed. The apparatus includes a) at least one conducting pad on the system board, b) at least one spring action grounding clip on the chassis, and in contact with the at least one conducting pad, and c) a logic circuit connected to the at least one conducting pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Dell USA, L.P.
    Inventors: Ayedin Nikazm, Steve J. Brame