Patents by Inventor Ken Robertson

Ken Robertson 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: 9501108
    Abstract: An example electronic display system including a housing with a recess, a top side, and a bottom side opposite the top side and a kickstand having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end being rotatably coupled to the housing proximate the bottom side, and the second end being rotationally biased away from the housing. A variable friction assembly is coupled to the first end. The kickstand has a first position in which the second end is received within the recess, and a second position in which the second end is substantially rotatably separated from the recess. Further, the variable friction assembly applies a first friction load to the first end when the kickstand is the first position, and a second friction load when the kickstand is in the second position, wherein the first friction load is greater than the second friction load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Peter K Lee, John W. Pennington, Jr., Ken Robertson, Jacques Gagne, Bruce Eisenhauer
  • Patent number: 9255661
    Abstract: An adjuster is to control operation of a lower joint and an upper joint. The lower joint couples a base to an arm, and the upper joint couples the arm to a mount. The adjuster controls the joints according to a first mode and a second mode. The first mode is to secure the lower and upper joints against adjustability. The second mode is to release the lower and upper joints for adjustability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David Quijano, George Janour, Ken Robertson, Bruce Eisenhauer
  • Publication number: 20150362962
    Abstract: An example electronic display system including a housing with a recess, a top side, and a bottom side opposite the top side and a kickstand having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end being rotatably coupled to the housing proximate the bottom side, and the second end being rotationally biased away from the housing. A variable friction assembly is coupled to the first end. The kickstand has a first position in which the second end is received within the recess, and a second position in which the second end is substantially rotatably separated from the recess. Further, the variable friction assembly applies a first friction load to the first end when the kickstand is the first position, and a second friction load when the kickstand is in the second position, wherein the first friction load is greater than the second friction load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Peter K Lee, John W. Pennington, Ken Robertson, Jacques Gagne, Bruce Eisenhauer
  • Publication number: 20140353453
    Abstract: An adjuster is to control operation of a lower joint and an upper joint. The lower joint couples a base to an arm, and the upper joint couples the arm to a mount. The adjuster controls the joints according to a first mode and a second mode. The first mode is to secure the lower and upper joints against adjustability. The second mode is to release the lower and upper joints for adjustability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: David Quijano, George Janour, Ken Robertson, Bruce Eisenhauer
  • Patent number: 8390999
    Abstract: Various technologies for cooling a computer system are described. In accordance with one described embodiment, a fan assembly system for a computer comprises a fan operable for cooling the computer and a fan duct coupled with the fan. The fan duct comprises a number of attaching features. The fan is suspended at least one component of the computer. Moreover, the suspended fan enables air to flow between the fan and the component (e.g., a heatsink) to facilitate cooling of the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development, L.P.
    Inventors: Thomas Neal, Robert Throop, Ken Robertson
  • Publication number: 20110303803
    Abstract: A support structure for a display device is disclosed. The support structure may include a main rail configured to attach to the display. The main rail can have a first mating element extending along a portion of the length of the main rail and the main rail has a profile. The support structure also can have a guide member including a second mating element to mate with the first mating element and a friction pad configured to contact the curved profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: David N. SKINNER, Ken Robertson, Peter K. Lee, Jacques Gagne, Bruce Eisenhauer
  • Publication number: 20080094795
    Abstract: Various technologies for cooling a computer system are described. In accordance with one described embodiment, a fan assembly system for a computer comprises a fan operable for cooling the computer and a fan duct coupled with the fan. The fan duct comprises a number of attaching features. The fan is suspended at least one component of the computer. Moreover, the suspended fan enables air to flow between the fan and the component (e.g., a heatsink) to facilitate cooling of the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Neal, Robert Throop, Ken Robertson
  • Patent number: 6922337
    Abstract: A divider for separating integrated circuit cards in a card cage comprises a planar member, at least one engagement edge disposed on the planar member and capable of engaging a slot in the card cage, and at least one aperture formed in and extending fully through the planar member. The at least one aperture facilitates airflow through the card cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher G. Malone, Ken Robertson
  • Publication number: 20040218359
    Abstract: A divider for separating integrated circuit cards in a card cage comprises a planar member, at least one engagement edge disposed on the planar member and capable of engaging a slot in the card cage, and at least one aperture formed in and extending fully through the planar member. The at least one aperture facilitates airflow through the card cage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: Hewlett-Parckard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher G. Malone, Ken Robertson
  • Publication number: 20020131994
    Abstract: This invention describes a composition of matter for to facilitate transdermal delivery of a great variety of active substances, especially including high molecular weight drugs such as insulin. Also disclosed is a method of forming the composition of matter and applying topically to patients, especially using a patch. The active substance is initially combined with a biopolymer, which combination is subsequently linked to a base formulation whereby the base formulation aids in the transdermal delivery of the active substance without the skin irritation limitations of other formulations and transdermal methods. The use of a combination of natural herbal, vegetable and animal products combined in this invention with biopolymers permits molecules of higher molecule weight to penetrate the skin in a bioactive form by passive delivery means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Henry B. Schur, Ken Robertson