Patents by Inventor John R. Bodensteiner

John R. Bodensteiner 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).

  • Method and system for extending a distance between a personal computer and a keyboard, video display, a mouse, and serial port
    Patent number: 6983340
    Abstract: A system and method for extending a separation distance between a PC and its accompanying keyboard, video display, mouse and serial port, which includes an internal expansion card disposed in a PC where the expansion card combines/multiplexes conventional keyboard, video display, mouse and serial signals, to/from a combined signal on a single elongated link cable extending to a remote module disposed near the remote keyboard, video display, mouse and ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Crystal Group Inc.
    Inventors: Todd A. Hermanson, John R. Bodensteiner, David T. Medin, Steven R. Waller
  • Method and system for visually differentiating industrial personal computers
    Patent number: 6721175
    Abstract: A system and method for visually differentiating an industrial PC including a color-coded removable rigid differentiation plate disposed on the front side of the industrial PC. The removable rigid differentiation plate is non-adhesive and is mechanically coupled to the faceplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Crystal Group Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis R. Nelson, Craig J. Jensen, John R. Bodensteiner
  • Method and system for identifying an industrial personal computer in a rack
    Patent number: 6501659
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying a match between an industrial PC to a slot in a rack which uses a blind mating keying and locking plates, so that when the mechanical keying plate and locking plate do match, then full insertion of the PC into the slot is permitted. When a mis-match occurs, then full insertion is prohibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Crystal Group Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Bodensteiner, Craig J. Jensen
  • Method and system for visually differentiating industrial personal computers
    Patent number: 6490151
    Abstract: A system and method for visually differentiating an industrial PC including a color-coded removable rigid differentiation plate disposed on the front side of the industrial PC. The removable rigid differentiation plate is non-adhesive and is mechanically coupled to the faceplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Crystal Group Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis R. Nelson, Craig J. Jensen, John R. Bodensteiner
  • Method and system for identifying an industrial personal computer in a rack
    Publication number: 20020176231
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying a match between an industrial PC to a slot in a rack which uses a blind mating keying and locking plates, so that when the mechanical keying plate and locking plate do match, then full insertion of the PC into the slot is permitted. When a mis-match occurs, then full insertion is prohibited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventors: John R. Bodensteiner, Craig J. Jensen
  • Method and system for securing a personal computer to a rack
    Patent number: 6394284
    Abstract: A system and method for latching an industrial PC to a rack which uses a front end mounted handle which actuates a retractable hook member which engages a void in the shelf of a slot in the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Crystal Group Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Bodensteiner, Norman Boulard
  • Method and system for securing a personal computer to a rack
    Publication number: 20010052504
    Abstract: A system and method for latching an industrial PC to a rack which uses a front end mounted handle which actuates a retractable hook member which engages a void in the shelf of a slot in the rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Inventors: John R. Bodensteiner, Norman Boulard
  • Method and system for securing a personal computer to a rack
    Patent number: 6279755
    Abstract: A system and method for latching an industrial PC to a rack which uses a front end mounted handle which actuates a retractable hook member which engages a void in the shelf of a slot in the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Crystal Group Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Bodensteiner, Norman Boulard