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: 11495928Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 25, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: NVIDIA CorporationInventors: Boris Landwehr, James Lee, Craig Crawford, Andrew Bell, Samuel Duell
-
Publication number: 20210050697Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Boris LANDWEHR, James LEE, Craig CRAWFORD, Andrew BELL, Samuel DUELL
-
Patent number: 10790628Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: NVIDIA CorporationInventors: Boris Landwehr, James Lee, Craig Crawford, Andrew Bell, Samuel Duell
-
Publication number: 20190356097Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2018Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Boris LANDWEHR, James LEE, Craig CRAWFORD, Andrew BELL, Samuel DUELL
-
Patent number: 7991663Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventor: Robert Craig Crawford
-
Patent number: 7652882Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 2, 2005Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: George K. Korinsky, Craig Crawford
-
Publication number: 20060061966Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2005Publication date: March 23, 2006Inventors: George Korinsky, Craig Crawford
-
Patent number: 6940716Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 13, 2000Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: George K. Korinsky, Craig Crawford
-
Patent number: 6027191Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 10, 1999Date of Patent: February 22, 2000Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: George Korinsky, Craig Crawford, Jennifer Colley, Anthony G. Picardo
-
Patent number: 6024426Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 10, 1999Date of Patent: February 15, 2000Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: George Korinsky, Craig Crawford, Jennifer Colley, Anthony G. Picardo
-
Patent number: 5964513Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 28, 1998Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: George Korinsky, Craig Crawford, Jennifer Colley, Anthony G. Picardo
-
Patent number: D702684Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Nvidia CorporationInventors: 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: D704271Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: NVIDIA CorporationInventors: 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