Christopher M Novak

US Patent:

6519138, Feb 11, 2003

Filed:

Jun 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/610121

Inventors:

Robert Norman Olson - Mountain View CA
David V. Hoenig - Los Gatos CA
Christopher J. Novak - San Jose CA
Glen T. Walters - Moorpark CA

Assignee:

Apple Computer, Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G06F 116

US Classification:

361683, 361682, 361686

Abstract:

A computer ( ) having a monitor housing ( ) within which is affixed a logic module ( ) having thereon a processor ( ), a memory module ( ), a fixed disk drive ( ) and an external connector panel ( ) all generally housed within a sheet metal housing ( ) having therein a plurality of perforations ( ) for allowing air from a fan assembly ( ) to pass therethrough. A power supply ( ) and monitor screen ( ) are provided in the monitor housing ( ) such that when the logic module ( ) is mounted and electrically connected within the monitor housing ( ) a generally complete computer ( ) unit is provided. An auxiliary drive ( ) is optionally provided and affixed to the logic module ( ) such that the auxiliary drive ( ) is externally accessible when the logic module ( ) is affixed within the monitor housing ( ).

US Patent:

6954353, Oct 11, 2005

Filed:

Dec 30, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/331831

Inventors:

Robert Norman Olson - Mountain View CA, US
David V. Hoenig - Los Gatos CA, US
Christopher J. Novak - San Jose CA, US
Glen T. Walters - Moorpark CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Computers Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G06F001/16

US Classification:

361683, 361724, 3122231, 312 72, 348836

Abstract:

A computer () having a monitor housing () within which is affixed a logic module () having thereon a processor (), a memory module (), an internal power connector (), a fixed disk drive (), an internal data connector (), and an external connector panel () all generally housed within a sheet metal housing () having therein a plurality of perforations () for allowing air from a fan assembly () to pass therethrough. A power supply () and monitor screen () are provided in the monitor housing () such that when the logic module () is mounted and electrically connected within the monitor housing () a generally complete computer () unit is provided. An auxiliary drive () is optionally provided and affixed to the logic module () such that the auxiliary drive () is externally accessible when the logic module () is affixed within the monitor housing ().

US Patent:

7106581, Sep 12, 2006

Filed:

Jun 17, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/155397

Inventors:

Robert Norman Olson - Mountain View CA, US
David V. Hoenig - Los Gatos CA, US
Christopher J. Novak - San Jose CA, US
Glen T. Walters - Moorpark CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Computer, Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G06F 1/16

US Classification:

361683

Abstract:

A computer () having a monitor housing () within which is affixed a logic module () having thereon a processor (), a memory module (), an internal power connector (), a fixed disk drive (), an internal data connector (), and an external connector panel () all generally housed within a sheet metal housing () having therein a plurality of perforations () for allowing air from a fan assembly () to pass therethrough. A power supply () and monitor screen () are provided in the monitor housing () such that when the logic module () is mounted and electrically connected within the monitor housing () a generally complete computer () unit is provided. An auxiliary drive () is optionally provided and affixed to the logic module () such that the auxiliary drive () is externally accessible when the logic module () is affixed within the monitor housing ().

US Patent:

62169998, Apr 17, 2001

Filed:

Nov 5, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/187500

Inventors:

Robert Norman Olson - Mountain View CA
David V. Hoenig - Los Gatos CA
Christopher J. Novak - San Jose CA
Glen T. Walters - Moorpark CA
Brian Thomas Sudderth - Leonard TX

Assignee:

Apple Computer, Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

G06F 116

US Classification:

248694

Abstract:

A floating mount for attaching a device to a chassis, and for facilitating alignment of the device with respect to another structure fixed relative to the chassis. The floating mount includes a biasing member fixed to the chassis and a carrier adapted to mount to the device. The carrier includes an engaging portion for engaging the biasing member and receiving a retaining force exerted by the biasing member. The carrier also includes an aligning surface for abutting the other structure and for receiving an aligning force sufficient to overcome the retaining force and displace the carrier and the device into proper alignment with the other structure.