Patents by Inventor Bradley Michael Lawrence

Bradley Michael Lawrence has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20110279973
    Abstract: A bezel lock system for use with an information handling system including one or more components disposed in a server chassis mounted in a bay of a rack system is disclosed. The bezel lock system may include a rack ear associated with the server chassis, a slam latch, a bezel, and a rotating lock. The slam latch may be disposed at least in part within the rack ear and configured to automatically engage the rack ear with the rack system as the server chassis slides into the rack bay. The rack ear may only be disengaged from the rack system if the slam latch is released. The bezel may be configured to attach to the front of the server chassis and prevent removal of any components through the front panel of the server chassis. The rotating lock may be associated with the bezel and restrict removal of the bezel from the server chassis while in the locked position. The lock may be further configured to restrict release of the slam latch while in the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin Daniel Terwilliger, Bradley Michael Lawrence, Richard Andrew Crisp, Timothy Uys
  • Publication number: 20100100854
    Abstract: A gesture operation input system includes one or more subsystems to receive an input indicating a modifier input, receive a gesture input, wherein the gesture input indicates an action to be performed, and receive an indication that the modifier input is no longer being received. After receiving the gesture input, the gesture operation input system then determines the action to be performed using the gesture input and performs the action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Deborah C. Russell, Roy Stedman, Bradley Michael Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20100001961
    Abstract: A settings adjustment system includes a settings adjustment engine. A key is coupled to the settings adjustment engine. The settings adjustment engine is operable to detect a user selection of the key. A touchpad is coupled to the settings adjustment engine. In response to detecting the user selection of the key, the settings adjustment engine is operable to detect a user gesture on the touchpad, determine a settings adjustment from that user gesture, and change a setting according to the settings adjustment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Christian Dieterle, Bradley Michael Lawrence
  • Patent number: 7513579
    Abstract: An end user work space mounting system for use with a computer cabinet. The end user work space may include a computer terminal or shelf, drawer or platform. The height of the workspace is adjustable in the vertical direction. In the case of a computer terminal, the viewing angle of the monitor, i.e., with respect to rack and the keyboard, is also adjustable. The keyboard, monitor, and bracket fold into the same plane, so that the keyboard, monitor, and bracket can fold into the rack when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Todd Nay, Aaron Roger Cox, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Timothy Andreas Meserth, Bradley Michael Lawrence
  • Patent number: 7480154
    Abstract: A cable management system securing apparatus includes a rack mount. A cable management system securing arm is pivotally coupled to the rack mount and operable to be pivoted and locked in a securing position and a release position. The rack mount may be mounted to an information handling system rack and the cable management system securing arm may be pivoted and locked in the securing position in order to secure a cable management system in the information handling system rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Bradley Michael Lawrence, Allison McGrew, Robert Nerhood
  • Patent number: 7295882
    Abstract: The invention describes a method and apparatus for audible error code detection and identification. The method and apparatus allow an operator, user, or customer to automatically identify an error condition within an electronic device, such as a workstation computer or network server. The apparatus is configured to output an error message without the need for paper or electronic copies of manufacturer error code lookup tables, except as contained within the apparatus itself, thus simplifying the error detection and identification process. Additionally, the method and apparatus allow an operator to select various output modes so that the apparatus may report either a representation of the generated error code or a representation of the corresponding error condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Frederick Champion, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Bradley Michael Lawrence, Timothy Andreas Meserth, David Todd Nay, Kevin Laverne Schultz
  • Patent number: 6867701
    Abstract: A computer-server rack enclosure fault light diagnostic system and a method for providing an overall rack level fault indicator of a fault incurred by a unit of electronic equipment housed in the rack. The rack may be an EIA standard rack holding constituent components complying with EIA standards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Bradley Michael Lawrence, David Frederick Champion, Daniel Paul Kelaher
  • Publication number: 20040002782
    Abstract: The invention describes a method and apparatus for audible error code detection and identification. The method and apparatus allow an operator, user, or customer to automatically identify an error condition within an electronic device, such as a workstation computer or network server. The apparatus is configured to output an error message without the need for paper or electronic copies of manufacturer error code lookup tables, except as contained within the apparatus itself, thus simplifying the error detection and identification process. Additionally, the method and apparatus allow an operator to select various output modes so that the apparatus may report either a representation of the generated error code or a representation of the corresponding error condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: David Frederick Champion, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Bradley Michael Lawrence, Timothy Andreas Meserth, David Todd Nay, Kevin Laverne Schultz
  • Publication number: 20030197619
    Abstract: A computer-server rack enclosure fault light diagnostic system and a method for providing an overall rack level fault indicator of a fault incurred by a unit of electronic equipment housed in the rack. The rack may be an EIA standard rack holding constituent components complying with EIA standards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bradley Michael Lawrence, David Frederick Champion, Daniel Paul Kelaher