Patents by Inventor Craig Crawford

Craig Crawford 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: 11495928
    Abstract: A power adapter has a solenoid actuated retaining latch controlled by an electronic circuit that detects the presence or absence of AC mains voltage. When the assembled AC-DC adapter and plug assembly are removed from the wall, the latch detects removal and unlocks the plug assembly for easy removal without undue force required by the user. The circuit is designed for minimal power consumption, and the solenoid only consumes power when it is engaging or disengaging the latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: NVIDIA Corporation
    Inventors: Boris Landwehr, James Lee, Craig Crawford, Andrew Bell, Samuel Duell
  • Publication number: 20210050697
    Abstract: A power adapter has a solenoid actuated retaining latch controlled by an electronic circuit that detects the presence or absence of AC mains voltage. When the assembled AC-DC adapter and plug assembly are removed from the wall, the latch detects removal and unlocks the plug assembly for easy removal without undue force required by the user. The circuit is designed for minimal power consumption, and the solenoid only consumes power when it is engaging or disengaging the latch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Boris LANDWEHR, James LEE, Craig CRAWFORD, Andrew BELL, Samuel DUELL
  • Patent number: 10790628
    Abstract: A power adapter has a solenoid actuated retaining latch controlled by an electronic circuit that detects the presence or absence of AC mains voltage. When the assembled AC-DC adapter and plug assembly are removed from the wall, the latch detects removal and unlocks the plug assembly for easy removal without undue force required by the user. The circuit is designed for minimal power consumption, and the solenoid only consumes power when it is engaging or disengaging the latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: NVIDIA Corporation
    Inventors: Boris Landwehr, James Lee, Craig Crawford, Andrew Bell, Samuel Duell
  • Publication number: 20190356097
    Abstract: A power adapter has a solenoid actuated retaining latch controlled by an electronic circuit that detects the presence or absence of AC mains voltage. When the assembled AC-DC adapter and plug assembly are removed from the wall, the latch detects removal and unlocks the plug assembly for easy removal without undue force required by the user. The circuit is designed for minimal power consumption, and the solenoid only consumes power when it is engaging or disengaging the latch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Boris LANDWEHR, James LEE, Craig CRAWFORD, Andrew BELL, Samuel DUELL
  • Patent number: 7991663
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are disclosed for volume and stress testing bank/credit processing systems. In one implementation, the example system can be configured to include at least one subsystem configured to generate a plurality of data packages. In this example each data package of the plurality can include one of a plurality of simulated financial transactions. The example system can be configured to include at least one subsystem configured to transmit the plurality of data packages to a target database operable to perform at least one of the simulated financial transactions included in one of the plurality of data packages. In this example, the example system can also be configured to include at least one subsystem configured to monitor performance characteristics of the target database as it processes the plurality of data packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventor: Robert Craig Crawford
  • Patent number: 7652882
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for dissipating heat from an electronic device is described. The method and apparatus provides a scalable, cost effective, highly efficient, universally applied thermal solution for high heat generating electronic components. In one embodiment, a housing attaches over a heat sink for an electronic device. Various cooling attachments can be attached to this housing to provide a multitude of air flow enhancers. The cooling attachments are designed to provide a thermal engineer or a system integrator with several options for cooling an electronic component. The cooling attachments can be placed in multiple configurations to provide unique thermal solutions. In another embodiment, a kit of parts for a cooling system is provided. The kit of parts includes a housing and a variety of cooling attachments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: George K. Korinsky, Craig Crawford
  • Publication number: 20060061966
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for dissipating heat from an electronic device is described. The method and apparatus provides a scalable, cost effective, highly efficient, universally applied thermal solution for high heat generating electronic components. In one embodiment, a housing attaches over a heat sink for an electronic device. Various cooling attachments can be attached to this housing to provide a multitude of air flow enhancers. The cooling attachments are designed to provide a thermal engineer or a system integrator with several options for cooling an electronic component. The cooling attachments can be placed in multiple configurations to provide unique thermal solutions. In another embodiment, a kit of parts for a cooling system is provided. The kit of parts includes a housing and a variety of cooling attachments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: George Korinsky, Craig Crawford
  • Patent number: 6940716
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for dissipating heat from an electronic device is described. The method and apparatus provides a scalable, cost effective, highly efficient, universally applied thermal solution for high heat generating electronic components. In one embodiment, a housing attaches over a heat sink for an electronic device. Various cooling attachments can be attached to this housing to provide a multitude of air flow enhancers. The cooling attachments are designed to provide a thermal engineer or a system integrator with several options for cooling an electronic component. The cooling attachments can be placed in multiple configurations to provide unique thermal solutions. In another embodiment, a kit of parts for a cooling system is provided. The kit of parts includes a housing and a variety of cooling attachments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: George K. Korinsky, Craig Crawford
  • Patent number: 6027191
    Abstract: A chassis which comprises a first frame and a second frame is provided. The first frame includes a front surface and a pair of first flanges formed on opposing edges of the front surface. The second frame includes a pair of side surfaces. Each side surface has an edge with a second flange and a plurality of aligned guide elements. The second flanges and the guide elements define guide channels for slidably receiving the first flanges. A cover assembly for the chassis comprises a panel having a first inner surface, a hook, and a standoff projecting from the first inner surface. The hook has a leg portion and an arm portion which may be inserted into a slot in one of the surfaces of the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: George Korinsky, Craig Crawford, Jennifer Colley, Anthony G. Picardo
  • Patent number: 6024426
    Abstract: A chassis which comprises a first frame and a second frame is provided. The first frame includes a front surface and a pair of first flanges formed on opposing edges of the front surface. The second frame includes a pair of side surfaces. Each side surface has an edge with a second flange and a plurality of aligned guide elements. The second flanges and the guide elements define guide channels for slidably receiving the first flanges. A cover assembly for the chassis comprises a panel having a first inner surface, a hook, and a standoff projecting from the first inner surface. The hook has a leg portion and an arm portion which may be inserted into a slot in one of the surfaces of the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: George Korinsky, Craig Crawford, Jennifer Colley, Anthony G. Picardo
  • Patent number: 5964513
    Abstract: A chassis which comprises a first frame and a second frame is provided. The first frame includes a front surface and a pair of first flanges formed on opposing edges of the front surface. The second frame includes a pair of side surfaces. Each side surface has an edge with a second flange and a plurality of aligned guide elements. The second flanges and the guide elements define guide channels for slidably receiving the first flanges. A cover assembly for the chassis comprises a panel having a first inner surface, a hook, and a standoff projecting from the first inner surface. The hook has a leg portion and an arm portion which may be inserted into a slot in one of the surfaces of the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: George Korinsky, Craig Crawford, Jennifer Colley, Anthony G. Picardo
  • Patent number: D702684
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Nvidia Corporation
    Inventors: Jen-Hsun Huang, Glenn Wernig, Jason Su, Darren Burckhard, David Collins, James Lee, Siarhei Murauyou, Don Miller, Craig Crawford, Andrew Bell, Brian Loiler, Joseph Walters, An Nguyen, Trevor Boswell
  • Patent number: D704271
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: NVIDIA Corporation
    Inventors: Jen-Hsun Huang, Glenn Wernig, Jason Su, Darren Burckhard, David Collins, James Lee, Siarhei Murauyou, Don Miller, Craig Crawford, Andrew Bell, Brian Loiler, Joseph Walters, An Nguyen, Trevor Boswell