Patents by Inventor Richard Hibbs
Richard Hibbs 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: 9920772Abstract: A system may include a reversible fan module that creates an airflow. The reversible fan module may include a set of attachment members, disposed on a face of the reversible fan module, that secure the reversible fan module a first orientation or a second orientation. The system may further include a chassis that include a divider that divides an interior region of the chassis into a front compartment and a rear compartment, a window, disposed on the divider, that allows airflow between the front compartment and the rear compartment, a first opening in the chassis that opens the front compartment to a first external region, a second opening in the chassis that opens the rear compartment to a second external region, and a bay that receives the reversible fan module.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Arista Networks, Inc.Inventors: Robert Wilcox, Richard Hibbs, Jiayi Wu
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Patent number: 9882321Abstract: A compact connector is provided. The compact connector includes a connector body having a first group of one or more pins on a first face of a contact tip and a second group of one or more pins on an opposed second face of the contact tip. The first group of one or more pins engages with a first busbar, and the second group of one or more pins engages with a second busbar, wherein when the connector engages with the busbars the contact tip is disposed between the first and second busbars. A method of using a connector is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: ARISTA NETWORKS, INC.Inventors: Richard Hibbs, Robert Wilcox, Youngbae Park, Alex Rose
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Patent number: 9793667Abstract: An adapter for a communication transceiver is provided. The adapter includes a main body having a first end and opposed second end. The first end of the main body has an OSFP (octal small form factor pluggable) edge connector arranged for electrical and physical connection to an OSFP host connector in an OSFP host port. The main body has a QSFP (quad small form factor pluggable) host connector arranged to receive a QSFP edge connector of a QSFP transceiver through the second end of the main body so that the adapter adapts the QSFP transceiver to an OSFP host. A method of using a communication adapter is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Arista Networks, Inc.Inventors: Youngbae Park, Jiayi Wu, Warren Meggitt, Richard Hibbs, Robert Wilcox
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Publication number: 20170168253Abstract: An optical module includes an optoelectronic transceiver. The optical modules includes a heat sink. The heat sink includes a heat radiating element aligned along a length of the heat sink. The heat sink radiates heat received from the optoelectronic transceiver. The optical modules includes a housing. The optoelectronic transceiver is encapsulated by the heat sink and the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Applicant: Arista Networks, Inc.Inventors: Robert Wilcox, Richard Hibbs, Warren Meggitt, Andreas Bechtolsheim, Jiayi Wu, Christophe Metivier
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Patent number: 9663308Abstract: A transport arrangement configured to transport piece goods includes a first transport track, a first carrier which is movable with respect to this first transport track, a second transport track, and preferably a second carrier which is movable with respect to this second transport track. The arrangement further includes at least one first coil arrangement configured to move the first carrier with respect to the first transport track and at least one second coil arrangement configured to move the second carrier with respect to the second transport track. At least one coil arrangement is provided to move at least at times the first carrier with respect to the first transport track and at least at times to move the second carrier with respect to the second transport track.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Richard Hibbs, Kees van Loon
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Publication number: 20160369815Abstract: A system may include a reversible fan module that creates an airflow. The reversible fan module may include a set of attachment members, disposed on a face of the reversible fan module, that secure the reversible fan module a first orientation or a second orientation. The system may further include a chassis that include a divider that divides an interior region of the chassis into a front compartment and a rear compartment, a window, disposed on the divider, that allows airflow between the front compartment and the rear compartment, a first opening in the chassis that opens the front compartment to a first external region, a second opening in the chassis that opens the rear compartment to a second external region, and a bay that receives the reversible fan module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Robert Wilcox, Richard Hibbs, Jiayi Wu
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Patent number: 9458854Abstract: A reversible fan module may include a first attachment member that may receive power from a controller when an orientation of the reversible fan module is a first orientation; a second attachment member that may receive power from the controller when the orientation of the reversible fan module is a second orientation; a first electrical connection, disposed between the first attachment member and the second attachment member, that may transmit power from the second attachment member to the first attachment member when the orientation of the reversible fan module is the second orientation; and a second electrical connection, disposed between the first attachment member and a fan unit, that may transmit power to the fan unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2015Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Arista Networks, Inc.Inventors: David Cananzi, Jiayi Wu, Richard Hibbs, Robert Wilcox
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Patent number: 9433124Abstract: A system may include a reversible fan module that creates an airflow. The reversible fan module may include a set of attachment members, disposed on a face of the reversible fan module, that secure the reversible fan module a first orientation or a second orientation. The system may further include a chassis that include a divider that divides an interior region of the chassis into a front compartment and a rear compartment, a window, disposed on the divider, that allows airflow between the front compartment and the rear compartment, a first opening in the chassis that opens the front compartment to a first external region, a second opening in the chassis that opens the rear compartment to a second external region, and a bay that receives the reversible fan module.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Arista Networks, Inc.Inventors: Robert Wilcox, Richard Hibbs, Jiayi Wu
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Publication number: 20160150675Abstract: A system may include a reversible fan module that creates an airflow. The reversible fan module may include a set of attachment members, disposed on a face of the reversible fan module, that secure the reversible fan module a first orientation or a second orientation. The system may further include a chassis that include a divider that divides an interior region of the chassis into a front compartment and a rear compartment, a window, disposed on the divider, that allows airflow between the front compartment and the rear compartment, a first opening in the chassis that opens the front compartment to a first external region, a second opening in the chassis that opens the rear compartment to a second external region, and a bay that receives the reversible fan module.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Robert Wilcox, Richard Hibbs, Jiayi Wu
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Publication number: 20160146212Abstract: A reversible fan module may include a first attachment member that may receive power from a controller when an orientation of the reversible fan module is a first orientation; a second attachment member that may receive power from the controller when the orientation of the reversible fan module is a second orientation; a first electrical connection, disposed between the first attachment member and the second attachment member, that may transmit power from the second attachment member to the first attachment member when the orientation of the reversible fan module is the second orientation; and a second electrical connection, disposed between the first attachment member and a fan unit, that may transmit power to the fan unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: Arista Networks, Inc.Inventors: David Cananzi, Jiayi Wu, Richard Hibbs, Robert Wilcox
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Publication number: 20160114989Abstract: A transport arrangement configured to transport piece goods includes a first transport track, a first carrier which is movable with respect to this first transport track, a second transport track, and preferably a second carrier which is movable with respect to this second transport track. The arrangement further includes at least one first coil arrangement configured to move the first carrier with respect to the first transport track and at least one second coil arrangement configured to move the second carrier with respect to the second transport track. At least one coil arrangement is provided to move at least at times the first carrier with respect to the first transport track and at least at times to move the second carrier with respect to the second transport track.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Richard Hibbs, Kees van Loon
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Publication number: 20160081223Abstract: A system may include a fan module and a louver. The fan module includes a first housing, adapted to include a fan in a first orientation. The fan is adapted to cause air to flow into the rear side of the first housing and out of the front side of the first housing. The fan module also includes a key receptacle that is adapted to mate with a first key. The louver includes a second housing that includes a set of slats adapted as a one way valve. The second housing also includes the first key which is adapted to only mate with the key receptacle. The second housing also includes the second key which is adapted to not mate with the key receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2014Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Robert Wilcox, Richard Hibbs, Leonel de los Reyes
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Publication number: 20150056045Abstract: A process station for a machine includes a conveying system, where the conveying system includes a carrier, a driving device; and a first control unit and the conveying system can convey a load in a specific conveying direction by magnetic force provided by the driving device. The first control unit can control the driving device. The process station further includes a robot configured to handle or pick and place the load conveyed by the carrier. The process station further includes a second control unit configured to control movement of the robot in a moving direction different from the specific conveying direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Menno Haring, Richard Hibbs
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Publication number: 20050082448Abstract: Apparatus for securing a cap of a container to an external structure includes retaining structure configured to fit inside and engage the cap when the apparatus is installed. Securing structure connected to the retaining structure is used to releasably secure the cap to the external structure. In one embodiment, the retaining structure is a coil sized to exert a spring tension against the interior of the cap. In another embodiment, the retaining structure is an eyelet sized to receive a fastener secured within the cap. The securing structure may be comprised of a hook. Alternatively, the securing structure may be comprised of a clip or other closure mechanism. The apparatus may further include an intermediate bend providing a space that accommodates a feature of the cap, such as a vent in a fuel tank cap. The apparatus may remain in the cap when the cap is replaced on the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2003Publication date: April 21, 2005Inventors: Richard Hibbs, Denise Hibbs
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Patent number: 5435737Abstract: A computer unit with identical compartments for receiving associated identical memory modules, these modules housing memory means adapted to be removably inserted into a receiving compartment which includes an electrical connector and engagement pin, each module also including an electrical connector for mating with the compartment connector; each module further including its own lever to engage this pin and so draw the module into the compartment, while mating the connectors, or to be reverse-activated to disengage the connectors and help eject the module from the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1993Date of Patent: July 25, 1995Assignee: Unisys CorporationInventors: Donald Haga, Ronald Provenzale, Richard Hibbs
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Patent number: D525422Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2005Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Luke Williams, Chris Green, Mark Muenchinger, Richard Hibbs, Cendru Engstrom, Vance Prather, Jef Holove
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Patent number: D542032Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Luke Williams, Chris Green, Mark Muenchinger, Richard Hibbs, Cendru Engstrom, Vance Prather, Jef Holove