Robert Arthur Millard
Engineers at Montana Pl, Loveland, CO

License number

Colorado 63332

Issued Date

Oct 18, 2006

Renew Date

Oct 18, 2006

Type

Engineer Intern

Address

2903 Montana Pl, Loveland, CO 80538

Professional information

Modular System Interface Apparatus

US Patent:

6761583, Jul 13, 2004

Filed:

Jun 1, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/871837

Inventors:

Mark Ortowski - Windsor CO
Robert Millard - Loveland CO

Assignee:

Agilent Technologies, Inc. - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

H01R 1360

US Classification:

4395401, 439491, 439570

Abstract:

A modular system interface is provided. The apparatus includes a main panel that is configured to be attached to a rack and includes a plurality of cut-outs. A plurality of sub-panels are configured to be attachable to the main panel, spanning across the respective cut-out. Each sub-panel supports one predetermined type of connector. The present invention can also be viewed as a method for providing a modular system interface. In this regard, the method can be broadly summarized by the steps of providing a main panel configured to be attachable to a rack and including a plurality of cut-outs. The method includes providing a plurality of sub-panels configured to be attachable to the main panel across a respective the cut-out, wherein each sub-panel supports a predetermined type of connector.

Mass Termination Of Signals From Electronic Systems To Devices Under Test

US Patent:

5513079, Apr 30, 1996

Filed:

Jan 6, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/369823

Inventors:

Robert A. Millard - Loveland CO

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Co. - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

H05K 900

US Classification:

361823

Abstract:

An improved terminal block for permitting the connection of inputs and outputs of an electronics mainframe module, such as a VXI mainframe module, to external devices, such as devices under test. The improved terminal block includes insertion and ejection levers to ease the connection and disconnection of the terminal block to the module. A ledge of the insertion and ejection lever engages an insertion beating surface on a front panel of the module during the insertion process and is then rotated in the appropriate direction until the terminal block is securely connected to the module. The ledge of the insertion and ejection lever engages an ejection beating surface on the front panel of the module during the ejection process and is then rotated in the appropriate direction until the terminal block is disengaged from the module. The levers can also be shaped in such a manner to permit top and bottom cable routing apertures, as well as a back side cable routing aperture.

Method And Apparatus For Adding Shielding For Circuit Packs

US Patent:

6143979, Nov 7, 2000

Filed:

Jun 11, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/873260

Inventors:

Robert A. Millard - Loveland CO

Assignee:

Agilent Technologies - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

H05K 900

US Classification:

174 35GC

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for adding shielding for electronic circuit packs. The invention includes a circuit pack cage, which has a first pair of parallel longitudinal circuit pack slots for receiving the circuit packs and further has a first longitudinal shield slot disposed between first pair of circuit pack slots for receiving a conductive sheet member. At least one conductive resilient member is disposed in the first shield slot in electrical coupling with a conductive chassis. Upon sliding the conductive sheet member between the pair of circuit packs and into the shield slot, the resilient member flexibly engages the conductive sheet member and electrically couples the conductive sheet member with the conductive chassis.