Patents by Inventor Francis C. Cheo

Francis C. Cheo 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: 20240114645
    Abstract: A modular power distribution system includes using power extension modules and power distribution modules. The power extension modules are configured to route inputted power to another power extension module or a power distribution module. The power distribution modules are configured to route power from a power extension module to one or more racks or cabinets in a data center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Surendra Chitti Babu, Francis C. Cheo, Daniel E. Host, Michael D. Asztalos, Eric Beaupre
  • Publication number: 20230209763
    Abstract: A modular power distribution system includes using power extension modules and power distribution modules. The power extension modules are configured to route inputted power to another power extension module or a power distribution module. The power distribution modules are configured to route power from a power extension module to one or more racks or cabinets in a data center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Ronald A. Nordin, Masud Bolouri-Saransar, Surendra Chitti Babu, Francis C. Cheo, Daniel E. Host, Michael D. Asztalos, Eric Beaupre
  • Patent number: 9796147
    Abstract: A display includes an upper surface adapted to present visual information to a device user and an outer perimeter proximate the upper surface. An optically transparent lens is carried by a housing and overlies the display. The optically transparent lens and the upper portion of the housing together define an upper surface of the portable electronic device. An optically transparent resin is carried between the display and the optically transparent lens. The optically transparent resin includes a perimeter portion disposed between the outer perimeter of the display and the side portion of the housing. The resin can be cured using light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Google Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Francis C. Cheo, Anthony P. Gallagher, David K. Lim, Jason P. Wojack, Weihong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20140347824
    Abstract: A display includes an upper surface adapted to present visual information to a device user and an outer perimeter proximate the upper surface. An optically transparent lens is carried by a housing and overlies the display. The optically transparent lens and the upper portion of the housing together define an upper surface of the portable electronic device. An optically transparent resin is carried between the display and the optically transparent lens. The optically transparent resin includes a perimeter portion disposed between the outer perimeter of the display and the side portion of the housing. The resin can be cured using light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC
    Inventors: Francis C. Cheo, Anthony P. Gallagher, David K. Lim, Jason P. Wojack, Weihong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20140266149
    Abstract: A method for determining variations in the metallic content of a cover of a mobile communications device at different locations simultaneously includes configuring a radio frequency signal generator to generate a standing wave along a transmission line including a first conductor formed from a thin conductive film on a first side of a first nonconductive substrate and transmitting a signal on a frequency corresponding to the standing wave to excite a plurality of magnetic and electric field peaks along the first conductor coinciding with the positioning of the cover at different locations wherein the transmission line also includes a second conductor formed from a thin metallic film substantially covering a first side of a second nonconductive substrate positioned parallel to the first nonconductive substrate whereby the second conductor is electromagnetically coupled to the first conductor to identify detectable deviations in the scattering parameters (S-11) or return loss response of the transmission line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC
    Inventors: Juan M. Martinez, Francis C. Cheo, Peruvemba Ranganathan Sai Ananthanarayanan
  • Publication number: 20040231370
    Abstract: A top loading washing machine includes a lid with a flexible seal formed on the rear edge of the lid to seal the gap between the rear edge of the lid and the top cover of the washing machine cabinet. The seal is integrally formed with the lid as an extension of the inner lid liner or an overmolded addition to the inner lid liner. The seal provides a sound and moisture barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Francis C. Cheo, Douglas A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20040200243
    Abstract: A washing machine lid assembly is provided with a metal porcelain-coated outer lid and a plastic inner lid. The inner lid is retained on the outer lid by retainer brackets which are held in place by the perimeter flange of the outer lid. No holes are required in the outer lid for mounting the inner lid. A detergent dispenser is removably mounted on the inner lid and has compartments for both liquid and powder detergent. Water channels formed in the detergent dispenser flush the detergent from the respective compartments. Water channels are also provided on the inner lid to direct water to bleach and fabric softeners compartments in the washing machine cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: Maytag Corp.
    Inventor: Francis C. Cheo
  • Publication number: 20040200245
    Abstract: An improved washing machine is provided with a water delivery system formed into the lid for delivering water to various additive compartments. A detergent compartment is formed in the lid, and the water delivery system includes outlet holes for flushing detergent from the detergent compartment. A bleach compartment and a fabric softener compartment are provided in the cabinet, with the water delivery system having outlets for flushing bleach and fabric softener from these compartments. The water delivery system also includes a plurality of shower holes for providing a wet down shower to laundry in the drum of the washing machine. Water traps are formed in the water delivery system so as to prevent accidental spilling of water onto a user or into the drum when the lid is raised from a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Francis C. Cheo, Douglas R. DeJong, Lisa J. Hood, Brett C. Oleson, Dennis L. Purtilo
  • Patent number: 6568017
    Abstract: A detergent collection tray is provided at a position spaced above a drain port in the sump area of an outer tub of a washing machine, particularly a horizontal axis washing machine. As detergent enters the washing machine during an initial fill operation, the detergent will be caused to flow into the tray and will be prevented from flowing directly into the drain. Therefore, the tray prevents the loss of detergent into the drain by functioning to capture or collect the detergent for use during the washing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Francis C. Cheo, Ted L. Hansen, James B. Hull, Evan R. Vande Haar
  • Publication number: 20030041389
    Abstract: A detergent collection tray is provided at a position spaced above a drain port in the sump area of an outer tub of a washing machine, particularly a horizontal axis washing machine. As detergent enters the washing machine during an initial fill operation, the detergent will be caused to flow into the tray and will be prevented from flowing directly into the drain. Therefore, the tray prevents the loss of detergent into the drain by functioning to capture or collect the detergent for use during the washing operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Applicant: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Francis C. Cheo, Ted L. Hansen, James B. Hull, Evan R. Vande Haar
  • Patent number: D488895
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Francis C. Cheo, Lisa J. Hood, David E. Liebe, Stephen D. Schober