Apple Inc.

Apple Computers Inc.

Robert Norman Olson

Douglas Lea Heirich

David V Hoenig

Larry Forsblad

David Albert Lundgren

Daniel J Riccio

Girish Upadhya

Christopher J Novak

Glen T Walters

William H Bull

Brian Thomas Sudderth

Peter Krause

Brian Girvin

Brian H Berkeley

Steve Cabral

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 ().

Modular logic board chassis for a desktop computer

An apparatus for removing heat from heat generating elements is disclosed. The apparatus is a thermal management system having a thermal distribution assembly in either one of or both of conductive and radiative communication with heat generating elements. The thermal distribution assembly has thermal zones, each of which is associated with at least one heat generating element. The thermal distribution assembly includes a heat spreading frame and a heat conducting frame. Heat passes from the heat generating elements to the heat conducting frame and then to the heat spreading frame, from which the heat is removed via convection.

Thermal management system

A computer system is provided comprising a support frame, a logic board mounted to the support frame, a processor on the logic board, a cathode ray tube mounted to the support frame above a plane of the logic board, and a transparent housing located over the cathode ray tube.

Computer assembly having a common housing for a cathode ray tube and a logic board

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 ( ).

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.

Floating mount and method for mounting a device to a chassis thereby

The present invention provides a floating-plate connector assembly which includes a mounting plate on which are mounted a combined power and signal pin connector, an alternating current connector and a pair of guide pins. The mounting plate is in turn mounted on the rear panel of a power supply module so that the connector plate may move within predetermined limits in two axes. The floating-plate connector assembly blind mates with a printed circuit board located within a power supply chassis. The present invention also provides a power supply system having means for securing power supply modules to the chassis that includes a handle which is pivotably connected to the power supply. The handle includes a cam and teeth which respectively engage a notch and apertures located on the base of the chassis when rotated in a first direction. The power supply module is disengaged from the chassis when the handle is rotated in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The present invention also provides a mounting assembly for securing a printed circuit board in place in a chassis without the use of removable fasteners. In addition, the present invention provides an assembly for securing a faceplate to a chassis without the use of removable fasteners. The power supply system of the present invention also provides a brake lever assembly which facilitates the securing of a power supply system to a fixed location while providing the option of mobility.

Modular, redundant, hot swappable, blind mate power supply system

A heat sink and spring clip assembly for removing heat from an electronic module and for holding the heat sink and electronic module to a circuit board, with the heat sink having a finned top surface, and a flat bottom surface larger than the electronic module for holding the electronic module between the bottom surface and the circuit board, with the bottom surface also having a downward extending leg at each corner, each leg ending with a foot for resting on the circuit board and holding the heat sink a fixed distance above the circuit board, and the spring clip for holding the heat sink to the circuit board having a substantially rectangular frame with two opposing torsion bar sides and two opposing leaf spring sides, the sides connected at four corners, and each corner having a downward extending leg with a latching notch for latching into a latching hole in the circuit board when the spring clip is pressed down over the heat sink and the leaf spring sides are compressed.

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Mountain View, CA, United States of America

Robert Norman Olson