Patents by Inventor Thomas J. McPhee

Thomas J. McPhee 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: 8445791
    Abstract: A method and structures are provided for implementing a latching gasket including an electrically conductive fabric, and a latching clip. The latching clip includes a support member carrying the electrically conductive fabric for radio frequency (RF) connection engagement with a first wall surface. The latching clip includes a first channel-defining member and a second channel-defining member extending downwardly from the support member. The first channel-defining member carries the electrically conductive fabric for radio frequency (RF) connection engagement with a second wall surface received in a channel defined by the first and second channel-defining members. The latching clip includes a latch arm extending outwardly and downwardly from an end of the support member near the second channel-defining member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Edward C. Gillard, Don A. Gilliland, Thomas J. McPhee, III
  • Publication number: 20120138353
    Abstract: A method and structures are provided for implementing a latching gasket including an electrically conductive fabric, and a latching clip. The latching clip includes a support member carrying the electrically conductive fabric for radio frequency (RF) connection engagement with a first wall surface. The latching clip includes a first channel-defining member and a second channel-defining member extending downwardly from the support member. The first channel-defining member carries the electrically conductive fabric for radio frequency (RF) connection engagement with a second wall surface received in a channel defined by the first and second channel-defining members. The latching clip includes a latch arm extending outwardly and downwardly from an end of the support member near the second channel-defining member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edward C. Gillard, Don A. Gilliland, Thomas J. McPhee
  • Patent number: 7515430
    Abstract: An electrically conductive shock mount system for electrical subassemblies is provided. The shock mount system includes a first assembly having a housing containing a hook member for a hook and loop fastener. The second assembly has a housing containing a loop member for a hook and loop fastener. A plurality of holes in the housings of the first and second assemblies allows the hook member to engage the loop member. In one embodiment, the housings are made from a conductive fabric and include a plurality of conductive columns that extend through the housings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Ross T. Fredericksen, Edward C. Gillard, Don A. Gilliland, Thomas J. McPhee
  • Publication number: 20080190590
    Abstract: A heat sink including one or more vented pipes for directing air through a plurality of enclosed chambers formed by a plurality of fins in an enclosed structure having at least a first side and a second side. An air inlet in the first side of the enclosed structure allows pressurized air to enter the plurality of enclosed chambers through the one or more vented pipes. An air outlet in the first side of the enclosed structure allows pressurized air to exit the plurality of enclosed chambers through the one or more vented pipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edward C. Gillard, Don A. Gilliland, Cary M. Huettner, Thomas J. McPhee