Patents by Inventor Kevin A. Patin

Kevin A. Patin 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: 7982817
    Abstract: A flat panel display structure is disclosed that can support significant loads on the viewing surface without fracturing or permanently damaging the video display. A rigid body is fitted in a peripheral frame and situated behind the viewing surface. When a load is applied to the video display, the load is transferred to the rigid body, which absorbs and distributes the load to the peripheral frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Celestica International Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Bussiere, Armando Rocha Lopez, Ralph Jensen, Kevin A. Patin, Michael S. Boudreaux, Wesley B. Morgan, David Williams
  • Publication number: 20100118215
    Abstract: A flat panel display structure is disclosed that can support significant loads on the viewing surface without fracturing or permanently damaging the video display. A rigid body is fitted in a peripheral frame and situated behind the viewing surface. When a load is applied to the video display, the load is transferred to the rigid body, which absorbs and distributes the load to the peripheral frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Paul A. Bussiere, Armando Rocha Lopez, Ralph Jensen, Kevin A. Patin, Michael S. Boudreaux, Wesley B. Morgan, David Williams
  • Patent number: 7423215
    Abstract: A device (100) for receiving electrical components and wiring and adapted for mounting between adjacent studs of a wall structure, the device (100) includes means forming a composite chamber and having a box (100) with parallel, spaced apart right and left side panels (102, 103) for attachment to studs and spaced apart top and bottom panels (104, 105) having ends joined to ends of the right and left panels (102, 103) and arranged so as to form a housing chamber (112) at least partially forming the composite chamber. At least one framework (225) is movable between a first position within the composite chamber and a second position outside the composite chamber, the one framework (225) being shaped and arranged to receive electrical components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: GE Security, Inc.
    Inventors: Herman Cardenas, Jens Bolleyer, Jeffrey Wilson, Robert Marvin, Randolph Maxwell, Kevin Patin
  • Patent number: 7400508
    Abstract: A device retention mechanism suitable for mounting a device in a chassis of an information handling system may include a chassis and a retention member. The chassis is suitable for receiving a device and has a first side and a second side, the first side being generally perpendicular to the second side. The retention member is configured as a cam assembly and is mounted to the first side of the chassis, thereby enabling the retention member to exert a force against a device to secure the device to the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Gateway Inc.
    Inventors: Vernon D. Erickson, David R. Davis, Kevin A. Patin
  • Publication number: 20060191697
    Abstract: An expandable structured wiring box (100) for managing and organizing wiring for household communications systems is disclosed. An adaptive trim ring (202) is provided for increasing internal space to allow for additional internal components. The trim ring (202) also hinges wall edges (208A, 208B) caused during installation of the box (100).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Herman Cardenas, Jens Bolleyer, Jeffrey Wilson, Robert Marvin, Randolph Maxwell, Kevin Patin
  • Publication number: 20060157264
    Abstract: An electrical box (100) for mounting between adjacent studs of a structural wall and having side panels (102, 103) defining spaced apart stress relief regions (182) each encompassing a mounting hole (184) and outwardly deflectable in response to actuation of a fastener through the hole (184) into penetrating engagement with a stud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Herman Cardenas, Jens Bolleyer, Jeffrey Wilson, Robert Marvin, Randolph Maxwell, Kevin Patin
  • Patent number: 7021682
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for allowing securing/unsecuring of an access panel from a generally opposing side of a chassis. The apparatus includes a latch for securing the panel disposed on a side of the chassis. A locking mechanism extends from the latch to a side opposite the latch. The locking mechanism provides a locking bar which may be manipulated to either positively secure the panel, via a screw or lock, or release the panel from the side opposite the latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Gateway Inc.
    Inventors: Vernon D. Erickson, David R. Davis, Kevin A. Patin
  • Publication number: 20040256864
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for allowing securing/unsecuring of an access panel from a generally opposing side of a chassis. The mechanism includes a latch for securing the panel disposed on a side of the chassis. A locking mechanism extends from the latch to a side opposite the latch. The locking mechanism provides a locking bar which may be manipulated to either positively secure the panel, via a screw or lock, or release the panel from the side opposite the latch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: Gateway, Inc.
    Inventors: Vernon D. Erickson, David R. Davis, Kevin A. Patin
  • Publication number: 20030129020
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus of mounting a device in an information handling system. A device retention mechanism suitable for mounting a device in a chassis may include a chassis and a retention member. The chassis is suitable for receiving a device and has a first side and a second side, the first side being generally perpendicular to the second side. The retention member is configured as a cam assembly and is mounted to the first side of the chassis, thereby enabling the retention member to exert a force against a device to secure the device to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: Gateway, Inc.
    Inventors: Vernon D. Erickson, David R. Davis, Kevin A. Patin