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).

  • Patent number: 11061845
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Binh T. Truong, Nam H. Nguyen, Pamela Estella Stratton, Peter W. Austin
  • Publication number: 20210200692
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Javier Enrique GUERRERO, Adrian L. PATSCHKE, Peter W. AUSTIN
  • Publication number: 20200209920
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Peter W Austin, Javier Enrique Guerrero, Michael J Pescetto
  • Publication number: 20190050360
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Binh T. TRUONG, Nam H. NGUYEN, Pamela Estella STRATTON, Peter W. AUSTIN
  • Patent number: 10185686
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Nguyen, Binh T Truong, Peter W Austin
  • Publication number: 20170168973
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: MICHAEL NGUYEN, BINH T TRUONG, PETER W AUSTIN
  • Patent number: 9635766
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Paul L. Drew, Tony O. Anuez, Peter W. Austin
  • Patent number: 9310860
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Tony O. Anuez, Peter W. Austin
  • Patent number: 8984176
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher Rijken, Juan Martinez, Shan Chen, Peter W. Austin, Chi W. So
  • Publication number: 20140236744
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Paul L. Drew, Tony O. Anuez, Peter W. Austin
  • Publication number: 20140092550
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Tony O. Anuez, Peter W. Austin
  • Publication number: 20110208889
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Christopher Rijken, Juan Martinez, Shan Chen, Peter W. Austin, Chi W. So
  • Patent number: 7012803
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Peter W. Austin, Arthur K. Farnsworth
  • Patent number: 6935661
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Arthur K. Farnsworth, Peter W. Austin
  • Patent number: 5631274
    Abstract: The use of oligomeric imidazolium, pyrazolium and triazolium salts as swimming pool sanitizers having improved compatibility with chlorine. Bisimidazolium salts are preformed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: Zeneca Limited
    Inventors: Peter W. Austin, Clive H. Barlow, Brian D. Bothwell, Andrew N. Collins, Mark R. James
  • Patent number: 5620595
    Abstract: The use of oligomeric imidazolium, pyrazolium and triazolium salts as swimming pool sanitizers having improved compatibility with chlorine. Bisimidazolium salts are preformed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Assignee: Zeneca Limited
    Inventors: Peter W. Austin, Clive H. Barlow, Brian D. Bothwell, Andrew N. Collins, Mark R. James
  • Patent number: 5596102
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: Zeneca Limited
    Inventor: Peter W. Austin
  • Patent number: D762214
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael D. Nguyen, Binh T. Truong, Peter W. Austin
  • Patent number: D771044
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael D. Nguyen, Binh T. Truong, Peter W. Austin
  • Patent number: D822665
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Binh T. Truong, Michael Dai-Duong Nguyen, Peter W. Austin