Patents by Inventor Susan Benysh

Susan Benysh 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: 7263917
    Abstract: An open-ended spin tool comprising a first z-shaped structure, a second z-shaped structure, the second z-shaped structure being pivotably associated with the first z-shaped structure, a first gripping portion cavity, a first actuatable roller and a second actuatable roller, a rubber belt disposed parametrically around the first actuatable roller and the second actuatable roller, wherein the rubber belt is deformable to at least partially conform to a rotatable element, a motor to actuate rotation of the first actuatable roller and the second actuatable roller, at least one trigger roller, and an electric association between the at least one trigger roller and the motor, wherein depression of the at least one trigger roller triggers the motor to actuate rotation of the first actuatable roller and the second actuatable roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Susan A. Benysh, Scott L. Christopherson, Edward C. Gillard, Don A. Gilliland
  • Publication number: 20070120386
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a temporary lifting device for electronic chassis such as a server chassis. The lifting device comprises a customized sling connected to a server using a strap to secure the server on the sling. The strap can be removed to detach the server from the sling as it is installed in a rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Susan Benysh, Roland Zapfe