Patents by Inventor Brian Hargrove

Brian Hargrove 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).

  • Patent number: 11836418
    Abstract: One embodiment provides an information handling device, including: a first surface comprising a primary display; a second surface, opposite from the first surface, comprising a retractable cover; a hinge joint connecting a first portion of the information handling device to a second portion of the information handling device, wherein the information handling device is foldable along the hinge joint; and a slide mechanism attached to the first portion on the second surface; wherein one end of the retractable cover is attached to the second portion on the second surface and wherein another end of the retractable cover is attached to the slide mechanism; wherein the slide mechanism is dynamically movable along the second surface between the hinge joint and a terminal end of the first portion during transition of the information handling device between an open state and a closed state. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Patent number: 11137802
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: a foldable information handling device comprising a flexible display, wherein the foldable information handling device bends along a centerline; and a bezel operatively coupled to the information handling device and surrounding the flexible display, the bezel comprising: a first edge comprising a first edge center portion corresponding to the centerline; and a second edge on an opposite side of the flexible display as the first edge and comprising a second edge center portion corresponding to the centerline; wherein each of the first center portion and the second center portion comprises a component allowing bending of the first edge and the second edge with a bending of the foldable information handing device along the centerline. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Publication number: 20210216277
    Abstract: One embodiment provides an information handling device, including: a first surface comprising a primary display; a second surface, opposite from the first surface, comprising a retractable cover; a hinge joint connecting a first portion of the information handling device to a second portion of the information handling device, wherein the information handling device is foldable along the hinge joint; and a slide mechanism attached to the first portion on the second surface; wherein one end of the retractable cover is attached to the second portion on the second surface and wherein another end of the retractable cover is attached to the slide mechanism; wherein the slide mechanism is dynamically movable along the second surface between the hinge joint and a terminal end of the first portion during transition of the information handling device between an open state and a closed state. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Patent number: 11036260
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: displaying, on an information handling device, content, wherein the content is displayed across a first surface and a second surface of the information handling device; detecting, using a processor, attachment of a removable keyboard to one of: the first surface or the second surface; and adjusting, based on the detecting, a screen configuration of the content. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Patent number: 11023006
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: displaying, on an information handling device, content, wherein the content is displayed across a first surface and a second surface of the information handling device; detecting, using a processor, attachment of a removable keyboard to one of: the first surface or the second surface; and adjusting, based on the detecting, a screen configuration of the content. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Patent number: 10963217
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: detecting, at an information handling device, voice command input; determining, using a processor, an orientation state of the information handling device, wherein the orientation state is one of: a closed state or an open state; and displaying, responsive to determining that the orientation state is associated with the closed state and on an auxiliary display of the information handling device, a notification acknowledging receipt of the voice command input. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Patent number: 10928865
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a first chassis, a second chassis and a third chassis which is configured to have a first coupling section which is rotatably coupled with a rear edge of the first chassis and a second coupling section which is rotatably coupled with a rear edge of the second chassis and thereby to couple together the first chassis and the second chassis to be rotationally movable relatively. The third chassis is installed to project more rearward than the rear edges of the first chassis and the second chassis by having the first coupling section and the second coupling section on a front edge thereof and houses therein an electronic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Kazuo Nakada, Shinya Sekimoto, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Publication number: 20200333848
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: a foldable information handling device comprising a flexible display, wherein the foldable information handling device bends along a centerline; and a bezel operatively coupled to the information handling device and surrounding the flexible display, the bezel comprising: a first edge comprising a first edge center portion corresponding to the centerline; and a second edge on an opposite side of the flexible display as the first edge and comprising a second edge center portion corresponding to the centerline; wherein each of the first center portion and the second center portion comprises a component allowing bending of the first edge and the second edge with a bending of the foldable information handing device along the centerline. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Publication number: 20200334007
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: detecting, at an information handling device, voice command input; determining, using a processor, an orientation state of the information handling device, wherein the orientation state is one of: a closed state or an open state; and displaying, responsive to determining that the orientation state is associated with the closed state and on an auxiliary display of the information handling device, a notification acknowledging receipt of the voice command input. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Publication number: 20200333895
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a stylus, including: a processor; an input component, wherein the input component is rotatable and depressable; a memory device that stores instructions executable by the processor to: detect input provided to the input component; determine an input type associated with the input; and transmit an indication of the input type to an information handling device. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Publication number: 20200333852
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: displaying, on an information handling device, content, wherein the content is displayed across a first surface and a second surface of the information handling device; detecting, using a processor, attachment of a removable keyboard to one of: the first surface or the second surface; and adjusting, based on the detecting, a screen configuration of the content. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Publication number: 20200333838
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: displaying, on an information handling device, content, wherein the content is displayed across a first surface and a second surface of the information handling device; detecting, using a processor, attachment of a removable keyboard to one of: the first surface or the second surface; and adjusting, based on the detecting, a screen configuration of the content. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Madison Kay Smith, Cuong Huy Truong, Brian Hargrove Leonard
  • Patent number: 10482810
    Abstract: A portable information handling system display integrates a MIMO antenna configuration that cooperates with a radio to adapt display operations for supporting wireless communication. For example, plural antenna nanowires integrated with display pixel control wires selectively interface with a MIMO radio with the antenna wires selected based upon display operational characteristics, such as the presentation of visual information at the display and the enablement or disablement of touch detection circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Deeder M. Aurongzeb, Jung-Hwan Hong, Brian Hargrove Leonard, Christopher A. Torres, Erin K. Walline
  • Patent number: 10140478
    Abstract: An information handling system processing component is selectively disabled by inflation of a bladder with a microfluidic reservoir in response to a predetermined condition, such as detection of malicious code or unauthorized access to information stored on the information handling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Stefan Peana, Munif M. Farhan, Mark A. Schwager, David M. Meyers, Brian Hargrove Leonard, Lawrence E. Knepper
  • Patent number: 9939861
    Abstract: A portable information handling system having a cooling airflow vent located in its bottom surface extends and retracts feet at the bottom surface to aid airflow when the portable information handling system is rested on support surface to impede airflow through the vent. In one embodiment, a microfluidic reservoir communicates pressurized fluid to the plural feet to extend the plural feet if a predetermined thermal condition is detected in the portable information handling system, such as a predetermined temperature, a cooling fan that initiates operation or an impedance to airflow through the vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Lawrence E. Knepper, Gerald R. Pelissier, Deeder M. Aurongzeb, David M. Meyers, Brian Hargrove Leonard, Mark A. Schwager, Travis C. North
  • Publication number: 20170263179
    Abstract: A portable information handling system display integrates a MIMO antenna configuration that cooperates with a radio to adapt display operations for supporting wireless communication. For example, plural antenna nanowires integrated with display pixel control wires selectively interface with a MIMO radio with the antenna wires selected based upon display operational characteristics, such as the presentation of visual information at the display and the enablement or disablement of touch detection circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Deeder M. Aurongzeb, Jung-Hwan Hong, Brian Hargrove Leonard, Christopher A. Torres, Erin K. Walline
  • Patent number: D798859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Jasinski, Brian Hargrove Leonard, Sung Kyun Bai, Cheng-Chia Chiu
  • Patent number: D801965
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Jasinski, Brian Hargrove Leonard, Sung Kyun Bai, Cheng-Chia Chiu
  • Patent number: D812614
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Yun Qin Lee, Justin C. Lyles, Brian Hargrove Leonard, Toshiyuki Tanaka, Wai Lim Chan, Jung-Hwan Hong, Etienne Thetard
  • Patent number: D812615
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Yun Qin Lee, Justin C. Lyles, Brian Hargrove Leonard, Toshiyuki Tanaka, Wai Lim Chan, Jung-Hwan Hong, Etienne Thetard