Larry K Fox

US Patent:

8416566, Apr 9, 2013

Filed:

Jul 6, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/830832

Inventors:

Robert Pellacani - Florida NY, US
Corey Dayton - Newburgh NY, US
Willie Braun - Franklin Lakes NJ, US
Larry Fox - Nanuet NY, US
Mahesh Mistry - Parsippany NJ, US

Assignee:

Fujitsu Limited - Kawasaki-shi

International Classification:

G06F 1/16
H05K 5/00
H05K 7/00

US Classification:

36167945, 361752, 361753

Abstract:

An input/output panel for use with a server chassis may comprise a cover, an input/output interface circuit board, a plurality of interfaces, and a ground clip. The cover of non-conductive plastic may be configured to mount to a rear cover of the server chassis. The input/output interface circuit board may be disposed on a first side of the cover. The plurality of interfaces may be disposed on the input/output interface circuit board and extend at least partially through the cover to the second side of the cover. The ground clip may include a conductive component partially disposed within the plastic cover. A first end of the ground clip may extend from the first side of the cover and be configured to mate with the input/output interface circuit board. A second end of the ground clip may extend from the first side of cover and be configured to mate with a ground circuit associated with the rear cover of the server chassis.

US Patent:

52305520, Jul 27, 1993

Filed:

Jun 6, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/711662

Inventors:

Timothy H. Schipper - Grand Rapids MI
Robert J. Doornbos - Wyoming MI
Larry D. Fox - Grandville MI
Gary P. Frantz - Grand Rapids MI
Paul P. Hausner - Grand Rapids MI
Thomas R. Maas - Wyoming MI
Jeffery A. Musculus - Wyoming MI
Larry L. Rillema - Grand Rapids MI
Scott H. Russell - Kalamazoo MI
James L. Brandt - Jenison MI
David A. Shipman - Grand Rapids MI
Edward L. Tyler - Caledonia MI
Steven E. Wiersma - San Diego CA

Assignee:

Steelcase Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

A47B 9618
H01R 1344

US Classification:

3122236

Abstract:

A module is provided for communicating utilities to a worksurface or the like from a remote source. The module includes a housing which is pivotally mounted within an aperture in the worksurface. The housing has a hollow interior for receiving one of a plurality of utility connector modules, such as an electrical or communication receptacle. The housing is pivotable between an open position wherein the receptacle is exposed and accessible, and a closed position wherein the receptacle is substantially hidden or retracted. In the preferred embodiment, the housing naturally moves to a closed position so that the receptacles are protected by an upper surface on the housing that is contoured to direct any spilled fluids away from the receptacle when the housing is in the closed position. Also in the preferred embodiment, the receptacles are oriented so that any spilled fluids flow away from the receptacles. Further, the preferred module assembly is constructed to generally set in an aperture in a worksurface panel in a hanging fashion, thus facilitating installation, maintenance and repair.