Patents by Inventor Mark L. Rehmann

Mark L. Rehmann 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: 10394310
    Abstract: Sleep modes use non-volatile dual inline memory modules (NVDIMMs) to reduce electrical power and execution times. An S3 suspend-to-RAM, for example, may store a system state to NVDIMM via a high-speed memory bus. Likewise, an S4 suspend-to-disk may store a restoration file to the NVDIMM via the high-speed memory bus. When a server or other information handling system is then awakened, execution resumes in less time due to the NVDIMM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Dell Products, LP
    Inventors: Randall E. Juenger, Mark L. Rehmann
  • Patent number: 9927853
    Abstract: An information handling system includes a central processing unit, a temperature sensor to provide temperature information, a humidity sensor to provide humidity information, and an embedded controller. The embedded controller determines a current dew point temperature based on the temperature information and the humidity information. The embedded controller activates a condensation mitigation procedure if a difference between a current temperature and the current dew point temperature is less than a threshold value stored at a register at the embedded controller. The mitigation procedure is a software program executed by the information handling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: DELL PRODUCTS, LP
    Inventors: Nikhil M. Vichare, Michael T. Miller, Mark L. Rehmann, Edwin C. Tinsley
  • Publication number: 20170351616
    Abstract: Sleep modes use non-volatile dual inline memory modules (NVDIMMs) to reduce electrical power and execution times. An S3 suspend-to-RAM, for example, may store a system state to NVDIMM via a high-speed memory bus. Likewise, an S4 suspend-to-disk may store a restoration file to the NVDIMM via the high-speed memory bus. When a server or other information handling system is then awakened, execution resumes in less time due to the NVDIMM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Randall E. Juenger, Mark L. Rehmann
  • Patent number: 9742891
    Abstract: An information handling system includes a network interface, a radio frequency interface, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive a call initiation signal from a remote system through the network interface, establish a connection with a portable communication device through the radio frequency interface, and accept a call from the remote system. Additionally, the processor is further configured to route audio signals related to the call between the portable communication device and the remote system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: DELL PRODUCTS, LP
    Inventors: Liam B. Quinn, Carlton A. Andrews, Mark L. Rehmann
  • Publication number: 20170089607
    Abstract: An information handling system includes a central processing unit, a temperature sensor to provide temperature information, a humidity sensor to provide humidity information, and an embedded controller. The embedded controller determines a current dew point temperature based on the temperature information and the humidity information. The embedded controller activates a condensation mitigation procedure if a difference between a current temperature and the current dew point temperature is less than a threshold value stored at a register at the embedded controller. The mitigation procedure is a software program executed by the information handling system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Nikhil M. Vichare, Michael T. Miller, Mark L. Rehmann, Edwin C. Tinsley
  • Patent number: 9224133
    Abstract: A method includes determining a set of individuals available to participate in a chat event, and determining a pairing of individuals from the first set including a first individual and a second individual, the pairing based on matching criterion. The method also includes providing an invitation to the first individual and to the second individual, establishing communication between the first individual and the second individual in response to an acceptance of the first invitation by the first individual or in response to an acceptance of the first invitation by the second individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Dell Products, LP
    Inventors: Mark L. Rehmann, Philip M. Seibert, Mark W. Welker
  • Patent number: 8553409
    Abstract: An information handling system's thermal management is selectively altered by coupling a thermal barrier to the bottom surface of the information handling system chassis so that an air channel insulates against the passage of thermal energy from the bottom surface. A vent opening in a side of the thermal barrier allows airflow through the air channel to a vent opening of the information handling system. The airflow through the air channel cools the base of the thermal barrier so that an end user will experience reduced thermal energy if the information handling system rests on the end user, such as in the end user's lap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Mark L. Rehmann, David McKinney, Anil Damani
  • Publication number: 20120246239
    Abstract: A method includes determining a set of individuals available to participate in a chat event, and determining a pairing of individuals from the first set including a first individual and a second individual, the pairing based on matching criterion. The method also includes providing an invitation to the first individual and to the second individual, establishing communication between the first individual and the second individual in response to an acceptance of the first invitation by the first individual or in response to an acceptance of the first invitation by the second individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS, LP
    Inventors: Mark L. Rehmann, Philip M. Seibert, Mark W. Welker
  • Publication number: 20120188999
    Abstract: An information handling system includes a network interface, a radio frequency interface, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive a call initiation signal from a remote system through the network interface, establish a connection with a portable communication device through the radio frequency interface, and accept a call from the remote system. Additionally, the processor is further configured to route audio signals related to the call between the portable communication device and the remote system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS, LP
    Inventors: Liam B. Quinn, Carlton A. Andrews, Mark L. Rehmann
  • Publication number: 20110012547
    Abstract: An information handling system includes a three phase brushless direct current motor and a motherboard which in turn includes a drive circuit. The three phase brushless direct current motor is configured to rotate a cooling fan in the information handling system based on a control signal. The drive circuit is connected to the three phase brushless direct current motor, and the drive circuit is configured to adjust the control signal sent to the three phase brushless direct current motor based on a back electromagnetic flux signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS, LP
    Inventors: Andrew T. Sultenfuss, Mark L. Rehmann
  • Patent number: 7729108
    Abstract: Particles having a relatively high porosity can be used in an information handling system or other information handling system. In one aspect, a portable information handling system can include an electrical circuit that can generate thermal energy during normal operation of the electrical circuit. The portable information handling system can also include a housing that includes a first material and particles having a porosity of at least 80%. In another aspect, an information handling system can include a housing that includes a material and a coating, wherein the coating includes a polymeric material and particles having a porosity of at least 80%. In another aspect, a process of forming an information handling system can include coating a surface of a housing, wherein the coating includes particles having a porosity of at least 80%, and placing an electrical circuit within the housing after coating the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Dell Products, LP
    Inventors: Mark L. Rehmann, Michael M. Heatly
  • Publication number: 20090323275
    Abstract: An information handling system's thermal management is selectively altered by coupling a thermal barrier to the bottom surface of the information handling system chassis so that an air channel insulates against the passage of thermal energy from the bottom surface. A vent opening in a side of the thermal barrier allows airflow through the air channel to a vent opening of the information handling system. The airflow through the air channel cools the base of the thermal barrier so that an end user will experience reduced thermal energy if the information handling system rests on the end user, such as in the end user's lap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Mark L. Rehmann, David McKinney, Anil Damani
  • Publication number: 20090147455
    Abstract: Particles having a relatively high porosity can be used in an information handling system or other information handling system. In one aspect, a portable information handling system can include an electrical circuit that can generate thermal energy during normal operation of the electrical circuit. The portable information handling system can also include a housing that includes a first material and particles having a porosity of at least 80%. In another aspect, an information handling system can include a housing that includes a material and a coating, wherein the coating includes a polymeric material and particles having a porosity of at least 80%. In another aspect, a process of forming an information handling system can include coating a surface of a housing, wherein the coating includes particles having a porosity of at least 80%, and placing an electrical circuit within the housing after coating the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS, LP
    Inventors: Mark L. Rehmann, Michael M. Heatly
  • Patent number: 6755277
    Abstract: A computer chassis includes a chassis wall and a speaker mounted on the chassis wall. An acoustic box is connected to the speaker. The box includes a sound reflecting distal wall including a plurality of stepped portions. Each stepped portion is of a different distance from the speaker than each other stepped portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventor: Mark L. Rehmann
  • Publication number: 20030024762
    Abstract: A computer chassis includes a chassis wall and a speaker mounted on the chassis wall. An acoustic box is connected to the speaker. The box includes a sound reflecting distal wall including a plurality of stepped portions. Each stepped portion is of a different distance from the speaker than each other stepped portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventor: Mark L. Rehmann
  • Patent number: 5716360
    Abstract: A patella recession instrument (10) and method provides a guide for producing an oval, tri-oval, or elliptically shaped recess on the posterior surface of the osteotomized patella for receiving a similarly shaped backing portion of a patellar implant. The apparatus includes a guide bushing (12) and a bushing positioning mechanism (14) for securing the bushing against the posterior of the osteotomized patella, with a guide opening (54) formed through the bushing covering the total area to be recessed. A reamer guide structure, which may be a separate structure (16) received in the bushing guide opening (54) or integrally formed with the bushing (12), receives one or more rotary reamer tools (18) in a plurality of reaming positions. The cutting face (80) of the rotary reamer tool (18) in each different reaming position covers a different portion of the total area to be recessed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: U.S. Medical Products
    Inventors: James L. Baldwin, James M. Freid, Steven I. Whitlock, Mark L. Rehmann
  • Patent number: 5628750
    Abstract: A tibial resection guide alignment apparatus (10) includes an elongated base member (12) and structure connected to the base member for connecting the base member about a patient's tibia in an operating position adjacent to the anterior side of the surgically exposed tibial plateau. When connected in the operating position, a depth adjustment axis (D) associated with the base member (12) extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the patient's tibia. A carriage member (16) is slideably mounted on the elongated base member (12) so that its position may be adjusted along the depth adjustment axis. A depth adjustment mechanism (22) associated with the base member (12) and carriage member (16) provides fine adjustment to position the carriage member along the depth adjustment axis and then fix the carriage member in a desired position along the depth adjustment axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: U.S. Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven I. Whitlock, Mark L. Rehmann
  • Patent number: 5540697
    Abstract: A prosthetic socket implant installation apparatus and method combines holding, impacting, and aligning functions in a modular device. The apparatus comprises an installation tool that firmly engages a feature around the inner rim of a prosthetic socket implant so that the shell does not disengage during the installation process. An implant engaging arrangement on the installation tool is capable of extending to properly engage and hold implants in a broad range of sizes. The tool provides both axial and angular alignment references to facilitate the correct alignment of a prosthetic socket implant during installation. A mechanically isolated impacting rod slideably attaches within an opening along the longitudinal axis of the tool thus facilitating impact at the proper location and angle and allowing the alignment and impacting to be performed by one person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: U.S. Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Rehmann, Steven I. Whitlock
  • Patent number: 5324293
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding a surgical broach during a surgical broaching procedure comprises a handle body with a handle bearing surface formed on one end of the body, an elastically deformable link member, and a loading arrangement connected to the handle body. The loading arrangement is adapted to apply a tensile connecting force on the link member and the link member is adapted to apply the connecting force to the broach to be connected to the handle. The connecting force applied to the broach by the link member pulls the broach toward the handle body with the handle bearing surface mating with a corresponding bearing surface formed on the broach. The broach includes a latch surface by which the connecting force is applied to the broach with the link member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1994
    Assignee: U.S. Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark L. Rehmann