US5847923A
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Interface card positioning device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1997-06-13
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Granted: 1998-12-08
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Expires: 2017-06-13
Abstract
Abstract An interface card positioning device including a positioning plate screwably fixed on a computer housing. The positioning plate cooperates with an adjusting screw and a sleeve fitted on the adjusting screw to hold the interface card firmly in position. Thus, cards such as VGA cards, network cards, IDE cards, sound cards, and IO cards may be firmly positioned after installation, and possible loosening or poor electrical contact due to transportation or prolonged use may be avoided.
Inventors
- 👤 Guiy Shing Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:22
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: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
An interface card positioning device, comprising threaded holes formed in a computer housing at positions corresponding to an end or side of a card; a positioning plate in the shape of a right-angled triangle having a first bent side with holes and a second bent side with screw holes, screws being passed through said holes of said first bent side into said threaded holes to lock said positioning plate at the end or side of said card, such that every screw hole in said second bent side aligns with the end or side of the card; and an adjusting screw being inserted into one of said screw holes, of said second bent side said adjusting screw being fitted with a sleeve, said sleeve having an open slot at a rear side for holding said card to positively secure said card.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
An interface card positioning device, comprising threaded holes formed in a computer housing at positions corresponding to an end or side of a card; a positioning plate in the shape of a right-angled triangle having a first bent side with holes and a second bent side with screw holes, screws being passed through said holes of said first bent side into said threaded holes to lock said positioning plate at the end or side of said card, such that every screw hole in said second bent side aligns with the end or side of the card; and an adjusting screw being inserted into one of said screw holes, of said second bent side said adjusting screw being fitted with a sleeve, said sleeve having an open slot at a rear side for holding said card to positively secure said card.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An interface card positioning device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said positioning plate may be adapted for use in vertically or horizontally arranged slots.
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) | 2001-12-07 | 2002-06-08 | 2002-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-12-07 | 2006-06-08 | 2006-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-12-07 | 2010-06-08 | 2010-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |