US4924355A
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Personal computer having expansion card adapter bracket
Assignee: Dell USA LP
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Filing: 1989-04-25
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Granted: 1990-05-08
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Expires: 2009-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A personal computer has a chassis having a plurality of expansion slots in which are mounted optional Input/Output (I/O) expansion cards. At least one first expansion card has a first bracket adapted for connection to a mounting fixture. At least one second expansion card has a second bracket that is not adapted for connection to the mounting fixture. An adapter bracket is provided which is configured to connect to the mounting fixture and also to the second bracket to provide mounting of the second expansion card in one of the expansion card positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W. Mitchell
- 👤 Robert G. Rodriquez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:40
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/18; G06F1/183; G06F1/185; G06F1/184; G06F1/186; H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1422; H05K7/1427; H05K7/1429
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A personal computer comprising; (a) a mounting chassis having a plurality of expansion card positions, each position having a mounting fixture; (b) at least one first expansion card, mounted in one of the expansion card positions, having a first bracket adapted for connection to a respective mounting fixture; (c) at least one second expansion card, mounted in one of the expansion card positions, having a second bracket not adapted for connection to a respective mounting fixture; and (d) an adapter bracket, configured to connect to a respective mounting fixture, and also configured to connect to the second bracket, to effect mounting the second expansion card in the one of the expansion card positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A personal computer comprising; (a) a mounting chassis having a plurality of expansion card positions, each position having a mounting fixture; (b) at least one first expansion card, mounted in one of the expansion card positions, having a first bracket adapted for connection to a respective mounting fixture; (c) at least one second expansion card, mounted in one of the expansion card positions, having a second bracket not adapted for connection to a respective mounting fixture; and (d) an adapter bracket, configured to connect to a respective mounting fixture, and also configured to connect to the second bracket, to effect mounting the second expansion card in the one of the expansion card positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The computer of claim 1 wherein the adapter bracket is configured to receive the second bracket in a pressure fit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The computer of claim 2 wherein the adapter bracket comprises a pair of side flanges disposed along its length.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The computer of claim 3 wherein the second bracket comprises a pair of side rails disposed along its length, the side rails each including a plurality of pressure fit ground contact points that contact the side flanges to reduce electromagnetic radiation from the computer.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-05-07 | 1993-11-06 | 1994-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-05-07 | 1997-11-06 | 1998-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-05-07 | 2001-11-06 | 2002-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |