United States Patent
US Patent 7995350: Component retention mechanism
US 7995350 ยท granted 2011-08-09

| Patent Number | 7995350 |
|---|---|
| Title | Component retention mechanism |
| Filed | 2008-12-19 |
| Granted | 2011-08-09 |
| Inventor(s) | Vinh H. DIEP, Giles Matthew LOWE, Peter Russell-Clarke, Phillip SATTERFIELD, Clark Everett WATERFALL, Alex Chun lap YEUNG |
| Assignee | Apple Inc |
| CPC Classification | G06F13/00, G06F13/40, G06F13/4063 |
| Number of Claims | 3 |
Claims Summary
1. A computer apparatus, comprising:
a plurality of socket connectors coupled to a circuit board in a substantially parallel pattern, wherein each of said plurality of socket connectors is adapted to mate with a computer add-in card;
Inventors
- Vinh H. DIEP
- Giles Matthew LOWE
- Peter Russell-Clarke
- Phillip SATTERFIELD
- Clark Everett WATERFALL
- Alex Chun lap YEUNG