Patents Assigned to Acorn Product Development, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6829431
    Abstract: A device to automatically dispense the proper amounts of dry baby formula and heated water to make liquid infant formula. The baby bottle is held in place in a pivoting transfer arm with a clip that fastens around the neck of the bottle. After the powdered formula is dispensed, the transfer arm swings the bottle to the water dispensing station. Water heated to the desired temperature is added to the bottle, and the formula is ready to be mixed and served.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Acorn Product Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Haven, Jay Wilson, Dan Blaugrund, Vera S. Boudtchenko, Brandon Lee, Chang W. Lee
  • Patent number: 6552897
    Abstract: A spring loaded drive clip that retains a drive unit, typically a CD drive, in a component tray that is utilized in a rack mounting arrangement for a computer system is disclosed. The clip is mounted onto the chassis of the component tray, and includes a defined internal receiving area that receives the drive. The clip is mounted in the drive compartment so that arms of the clip support the drive as it is inserted into the compartment. As the drive unit is inserted, the arms of the clip are displaced outward by the drive as the drive moves into the compartment, thereby creating a spring force. One of the arms of the clip includes an inward extending securing projection. As the drive is inserted into the compartment, the drive must overcome an inward bias of the arms created by displacement of the spring blade in each of the arms. Therefore, as the drive is seated in the compartment, the securing projection is urged inward toward the drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Acorn Product Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Jetter, Tim O. Lau
  • Patent number: 6505899
    Abstract: A computer drive sled with a center mount release mechanism eliminates lateral protrusions on the sled. The sled housing mechanism includes a latching means that secures the sled in position when it is inserted into a modular tray for computer components. A release trigger retracts the latch when the trigger is compressed so that the sled can be removed from the tray. The natural elasticity of the latching means returns the latching means to the locking position when the applied pressure on the release trigger is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Acorn Product Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert S. Jetter
  • Patent number: 6481809
    Abstract: A sliding module for computer components that is most often utilized for internet servers and the like. The module includes an outer housing that provides excellent R/F shielding for the components. A sliding mechanism is mounted on interior sides of the housing, so that the components can be completely enclosed. A sliding drawer is provided to mount the components. The component drawer includes a top panel that covers the open top front portion of the housing to complete the R/F shielding of the device. A rear side of the top panel includes a locking element that meshes with a locking element on a front side of the opening of the housing. The locking elements ensure that the top panel is in the proper position when the module is closed. The component mount also includes detachable securing mechanisms to lock the mount in place within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Acorn Product Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Edward Richardson