Patents by Inventor Theodore N. Valavanis

Theodore N. Valavanis 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).

  • Shock insulated container for hard disk drives
    Patent number: 5837934
    Abstract: A shock insulated container for a disk drive features a plastic enclosure having a top hingedely secured to a bottom. The enclosure is formed of anti-static materials. A foam liner is provided to surround the hard drive. The drive and liner are encapsulated in the container, which is secured, using press fit projections. The package may then be mounted to a commercial type video game machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Midway Games Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore N. Valavanis, Keith A. Novak