Patents by Inventor Peter W. Austin
Peter W. Austin 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).
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Patent number: 11061845Abstract: Example implementations relate to an input/output (I/O) hub. An example I/O hub can include a registered jack (RJ) 12 I/O retail port and a Universal Serial Bus (USB) type-C port to deliver power and communication data to the RJ12 I/O retail port.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Binh T. Truong, Nam H. Nguyen, Pamela Estella Stratton, Peter W. Austin
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Publication number: 20210200692Abstract: Examples relate to a signal combiner. A system may include a signal combiner to receive a first signal from a first peripheral device. The signal combiner may similarly receive a second signal from a second peripheral device. Further, the signal combiner may combine the first signal and the second signal into a combined signal. The system may also include a controller coupled to the signal combiner. The controller may receive the combined signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2017Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Javier Enrique GUERRERO, Adrian L. PATSCHKE, Peter W. AUSTIN
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Publication number: 20200209920Abstract: Example implementations relate to a latching system. An example latching system can include a compute unit include a first latching interface and a mounting device including a second latching interface to receive the first latching interface. The compute unit can be resiliently connected electrically and mechanically to the mounting device via the first and the second latching interfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2017Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Peter W Austin, Javier Enrique Guerrero, Michael J Pescetto
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Publication number: 20190050360Abstract: Example implementations relate to an input/output (I/O) hub. An example I/O hub can include a registered jack (RJ) 12 I/O retail port and a Universal Serial Bus (USB) type-C port to deliver power and communication data to the RJ12 I/O retail port.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: February 14, 2019Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Binh T. TRUONG, Nam H. NGUYEN, Pamela Estella STRATTON, Peter W. AUSTIN
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Patent number: 10185686Abstract: The present disclosure describes a peripheral device. The peripheral device includes a device communication port to communicatively couple with a computer communication port on a computer. The peripheral device includes an automatic latch to mechanically secure the peripheral device to the computer by applying pressure in a direction that connects the device communication port and the computer communication port. The peripheral device includes a ground retention clip, to establish surface contact with an exterior surface of the computer to electrically ground the peripheral device.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2014Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Michael Nguyen, Binh T Truong, Peter W Austin
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Publication number: 20170168973Abstract: The present disclosure describes a peripheral device. The peripheral device includes a device communication port to communicatively couple with a computer communication port on a computer. The peripheral device includes an automatic latch to mechanically secure the peripheral device to the computer by applying pressure in a direction that connects the device communication port and the computer communication port. The peripheral device includes a ground retention clip, to establish surface contact with an exterior surface of the computer to electrically ground the peripheral device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2014Publication date: June 15, 2017Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: MICHAEL NGUYEN, BINH T TRUONG, PETER W AUSTIN
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Patent number: 9635766Abstract: A display system comprises a display housing and an attachment member. The attachment member attaches to and supports the display housing. Further, the display housing slides relative to the attachment member. In some embodiments, the system comprises multiple displays in which one display slides relative to an attachment hinge that supports such display.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2011Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Paul L. Drew, Tony O. Anuez, Peter W. Austin
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Patent number: 9310860Abstract: A method and apparatus are configured to partition a computing system chassis (22, 222) interior into first and second thermal chambers (60, 62, 260, 262), wherein the first thermal chamber (60, 260) includes a processor (24, 224), a memory (30, 230) and a chipset (28, 228) and the second thermal chamber (62, 262) includes an optical disk drive cage (46, 246), a hard disk drive (44, 244) and a power supply (40, 240). A fan unit (110, 410) is configured to be secured within the optical disk drive cage (46, 246).Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2011Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Tony O. Anuez, Peter W. Austin
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Patent number: 8984176Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer system comprises one or more processors, a circuit board assembly having at least one SATA port, a general purpose input/output port proximate the SATA port, signal generating logic to generate a signal when the general purpose input/output port is coupled to a connector, and a memory module communicatively connected to the one or more processors and comprising logic instructions stored in a computer readable medium which, when executed on the one or more processors, configure the one or more processors to configure the SATA port according to the signal generated by the signal generating circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Christopher Rijken, Juan Martinez, Shan Chen, Peter W. Austin, Chi W. So
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Publication number: 20140236744Abstract: A display system comprises a display housing and an attachment member. The attachment member attaches to and supports the display housing. Further, the display housing slides relative to the attachment member. In some embodiments, the system comprises multiple displays in which one display slides relative to an attachment hinge that supports such display.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Paul L. Drew, Tony O. Anuez, Peter W. Austin
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Publication number: 20140092550Abstract: A method and apparatus are configured to partition a computing system chassis (22, 222) interior into first and second thermal chambers (60, 62, 260, 262), wherein the first thermal chamber (60, 260) includes a processor (24, 224), a memory (30, 230) and a chipset (28, 228) and the second thermal chamber (62, 262) includes an optical disk drive cage (46, 246), a hard disk drive (44, 244) and a power supply (40, 240). A fan unit (110, 410) is configured to be secured within the optical disk drive cage (46, 246).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Tony O. Anuez, Peter W. Austin
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Publication number: 20110208889Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer system comprises one or more processors, a circuit board assembly having at least one SATA port, a general purpose input/output port proximate the SATA port, signal generating logic to generate a signal when the general purpose input/output port is coupled to a connector, and a memory module communicatively connected to the one or more processors and comprising logic instructions stored in a computer readable medium which, when executed on the one or more processors, configure the one or more processors to configure the SATA port according to the signal generated by the signal generating circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2008Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Christopher Rijken, Juan Martinez, Shan Chen, Peter W. Austin, Chi W. So
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Patent number: 7012803Abstract: A computer system having a hard drive securing system. The hard drive securing system is operable to secure one or more hard drives to a chassis with a single operator. The hard drive securing system uses a plurality of hard drive guides, a hard drive carrier, and a securing lever to secure a plurality of hard drives to a chassis without the use of tools.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2000Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Peter W. Austin, Arthur K. Farnsworth
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Patent number: 6935661Abstract: A protective assembly for electronic components. The protective assembly has a chassis and a removable cover. The removable cover is secured to the chassis by a latch and a catch. The catch is biased by a spring to a first position. The latch slidingly engages the catch to displace the catch during the installation of the cover. The spring returning the catch to the first position when the cover is disposed on the chassis in the securing position. The panel being removeable by sliding the catch against the spring to release the latch from the catch.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2000Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Arthur K. Farnsworth, Peter W. Austin
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Patent number: 5631274Abstract: The use of oligomeric imidazolium, pyrazolium and triazolium salts as swimming pool sanitizers having improved compatibility with chlorine. Bisimidazolium salts are preformed.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1995Date of Patent: May 20, 1997Assignee: Zeneca LimitedInventors: Peter W. Austin, Clive H. Barlow, Brian D. Bothwell, Andrew N. Collins, Mark R. James
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Patent number: 5620595Abstract: The use of oligomeric imidazolium, pyrazolium and triazolium salts as swimming pool sanitizers having improved compatibility with chlorine. Bisimidazolium salts are preformed.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1995Date of Patent: April 15, 1997Assignee: Zeneca LimitedInventors: Peter W. Austin, Clive H. Barlow, Brian D. Bothwell, Andrew N. Collins, Mark R. James
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Patent number: 5596102Abstract: Compounds having a 5 membered, nitrogen containing ring with a thione group adjacent to a nitrogen atom substituted with an OR group have antimicrobial properties. Metal complexes or salts of these compounds also have antimicrobial properties. The compounds, or the metal complexes or salts thereof, can be used as a cutting fluid preservative, a wood preservative, in cooling water applications or as an antimicrobial agent in a paint. Some of the compounds are new. The metal complexes or salts are new.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1994Date of Patent: January 21, 1997Assignee: Zeneca LimitedInventor: Peter W. Austin
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Patent number: D762214Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2015Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Michael D. Nguyen, Binh T. Truong, Peter W. Austin
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Patent number: D771044Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2016Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Michael D. Nguyen, Binh T. Truong, Peter W. Austin
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Patent number: D822665Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2015Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Binh T. Truong, Michael Dai-Duong Nguyen, Peter W. Austin