Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080232057 | Method For Docking An Electronic Circuit Board - A method of docking an electronic circuit board. The method includes securing the electronic circuit board to a mounting plate that is mechanically linked to a rigid guide plate, wherein the electronic circuit board has a first connector. The rigid guide plate is inserted in a linear insertion direction between guides that are positioned adjacent a second connector configured to receive the first connector. The rigid guide plate insertion stops in a position where the first connector of the electronic circuit board is aligned with the second connector. Actuating a positioning handle that is accessible from a trailing edge of the guide plate causes rotation of a rotatable plate relative to the guide plate. Accordingly, rotation of the rotatable plate causes linear movement of the mounting plate in a second linear direction that is substantially perpendicular to the insertion direction, wherein the linear movement of the mounting plate causes the first connector of the electronic circuit board to be received into the second connector. | 09-25-2008 |
20080285235 | SYSTEM FOR THERMAL CONDUCTION INTERFACING - A system is disclosed for thermal conduction interfacing. The system for thermal conduction interfacing is provided with a first layer formed substantially of a pliable thermally conductive material. The system includes a second layer formed substantially of a pliable thermally conductive material and coupled at the edges to the first layer forming a pliable packet, wherein the first layer and the second layer conform to a set of thermal interface surfaces. Additionally, the system includes a plurality of thermally conductive particles disposed within the packet, wherein thermal energy is transferred from the first layer to the second layer through the thermally conductive particles. Beneficially, such a system would provide effective thermal coupling between a heat generating device and a heat dissipating device. Additionally, the system would be modular, reusable, and easy to install or replace without a significant mess. | 11-20-2008 |
20080286502 | METHOD FOR THERMAL CONDUCTION INTERFACING - A method is disclosed for thermal conduction interfacing. The method for thermal conduction interfacing includes providing with a first layer formed substantially of a pliable thermally conductive material. The method includes coupling a second layer formed substantially of a pliable thermally conductive material and coupled at the edges to the first layer forming a pliable packet, wherein the first layer and the second layer conform to a set of thermal interface surfaces. Additionally, the method includes inserting a plurality of thermally conductive particles within the packet, wherein thermal energy is transferred from the first layer to the second layer through the thermally conductive particles. Beneficially, such a method would provide effective thermal coupling between a heat generating device and a heat dissipating device. | 11-20-2008 |
20090042431 | REMOTE BLIND MATE CONNECTOR RELEASE SYSTEM FOR A SCALABLE DEEP PLUG CABLE - A cable trough comprising a rigid trough securing a cable that terminates with a cable connector plug. The cable connector plug has a connector latch operable with a pull tab for selectively latching the cable connector plug to a blind mate connector inside an electronic device. The trough secures the connector plug in axial alignment with the trough and includes a release lever pivotally coupled to the proximal end of the trough. An elongate wire extends within the trough and is coupled between the release lever and the pull tab. Accordingly, the rigid trough may be directed into a guide passage aligned with the blind mate connector for coupling and latching of the connector plug to the blind mate connector. The release lever is pivotally operable to pull the wire and actuate the pull tab to release the connector latch. | 02-12-2009 |
20090049685 | METHODS FOR INSERTION AND RETRACTION OF A CONNECTOR - Methods for inserting and/or removing a connector with a remote connector agent are disclosed. Embodiments may include inserting a connector into a remote connector agent to form a remote connector system and pushing the remote connector into a header of a board to insert the connector into the header. Embodiments may also include pulling the remote connector system to retract the remote connector from the header. In some embodiments, inserting the connector into the remote connector agent further comprises pushing back one or more insertion snap pushers to allow insertion of the connector. In some embodiments, pulling the remote connector system further comprises releasing a snap of the connector with a snap release actuator before retracting the remote connector system from the header. | 02-26-2009 |
20090110462 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STABILIZING PRINTABLE MEDIA IN A PRINTER - The illustrative embodiments described herein provide a method and apparatus for stabilizing printable media in a printer. The apparatus includes a platen for conveying printable media through a conveyance path. The apparatus also includes a set of guides for curving the printable media to form a stabilized printable media, wherein curving the printable media comprises decreasing a distance between a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge of the printable media. | 04-30-2009 |
20090142126 | Pen Tether Compressive Disconnect - Exemplary embodiments provide for a method, system and apparatus for releasably attaching a writing instrument to a tether. The writing instrument has a hollow body. A locking cap assembly is configured to be coupled to a tether. The locking cap assembly is further configured to detach from the hollow body of the writing instrument when a force is applied to the tether. The locking cap assembly is inserted into an end of the hollow body of the writing instrument. The locking cap assembly comprises a compressive locking cap. The compressive locking cap comprises a compression fastener, a cap, and a nut. The compression fastener and cap have a hole and one end of the tether passes completely through the compressive locking cap through the hole. The nut is coupled to the end of the tether that passed completely through the compressive locking cap. | 06-04-2009 |
20090148223 | Hinge with Sliding Pivot Transfer - Exemplary embodiments provide for a method and apparatus for moving a cover of a device relative to a base of the device to provide access to an interior space. An indication to open a cover coupled to a base is received. Responsive to receiving the indication, the cover is sequentially pivoted around a first pivot and a second pivot to provide access to the interior space while maintaining the cover within a footprint of the device. | 06-11-2009 |
20090176399 | Connector with a Dismount Latch Configured to Separate Unlatching From Cable Separation and Method of Release - A connector with a dismount latch configured to separate unlatching from cable separation and method of release. A connector includes a housing having an interconnect end and a rear end, the front end configured for interfacing with a reciprocal connector in a linear motion to engage and disengage the reciprocal connector. A latch is held by the housing, wherein the latch includes support arms extending at the rear end of the housing and engaging ends proximate the interconnect end for maintaining the housing relative to the reciprocal connector when in an engaged position. An actuator is rotatably mounted within support arms of the latch for translating a force transverse to the direction of the linear motion and applying the translated force to the latch to move the engaging ends of the latch. | 07-09-2009 |
20140344090 | POS Generating Receipt with Annotation Data - A Point of Sale (POS) terminal is operative to obtain annotation data from a customer or sales associate, and to associate the annotation data with an item in a list of the customer's purchases. The annotation data may comprise graphic annotations input by the customer or a sales associate on a touch screen display of the POS terminal. The graphic annotation is overlaid on an image of a receipt, such that it is associated with the proper items, prior to printing, e-mailing, or otherwise transferring the receipt to the customer. The annotation data may comprise text extracted from the graphic annotation and associated with an item. The annotation data may comprise a prepared graphic, audio, or media file selected by the sales associate at the POS terminal; the file is rendered when the customer displays the receipt image file received by wireless transmission or email. | 11-20-2014 |