High end robust computer frame with improved load balancing design

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8376479
APP PUB NO 20090139887A1
SERIAL NO

11947385

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A load balancing method and incorporated frame assembly is provided for a computer frame having side walls. The frame can have at least one reinforced side, and/or a top or bottom surface comprising of a skin base plate and a counterweight plate secured to one another by side stiffener plates. In an alternate embodiment, an integral extender can also be secured to a top portion of the frame. The extender has moveable sides and a hoist for raising and lowering components into and away from the frame.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Furey, Edward F Kingston, US 6 40
McIntosh, Steven C Kingston, US 38 397
Mullady, Robert K Highland, US 95 865
Notohardjono, Budy D Poughkeepsie, US 90 487
Qualters, Kevin R LaGrangeville, US 10 100
Welz, Howard P Highland, US 17 330

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