Patents by Inventor Robert P Bliven

Robert P Bliven 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: 9706842
    Abstract: A display device mount adapter includes a mounting plate having a mounting interface, and an engagement tongue connected to and spaced from the mounting plate, such that the engagement tongue is to engage a slot of a display device to secure the mount adapter to the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Robert P. Bliven
  • Publication number: 20150359337
    Abstract: A display device mount adapter includes a mounting plate having a mounting interface, and an engagement tongue connected to and spaced from the mounting plate, such that the engagement tongue is to engage a slot of a display device to secure the mount adapter to the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventor: Robert P. Bliven
  • Patent number: 8810413
    Abstract: Detect a head position of a user viewing a display device with a sensor, determine a duration of the user viewing the display device, identify a user fatigue in response to the head position, and provide a response to the user with the display device based on the user fatigue and the duration of the user viewing the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Glenn A. Wong, Peter C. Ellis, Mark C. Solomon, Robert P. Bliven
  • Patent number: 8670232
    Abstract: A flat-panel display stand in accordance with the present invention includes a modular assembly for supporting a display on a horizontal surface so that the display tilt can be adjusted by the user. The stand has a modular design with only two modules: a retainer clip and supporting leg that are uniquely hinged together and connected to the rear of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert P. Bliven, Jacques Gagne, Kenneth G. Robertson, Brian Lee, Brian David Perry
  • Publication number: 20120120628
    Abstract: A flat-panel display stand in accordance with the present invention includes a modular assembly for supporting a display on a horizontal surface so that the display tilt can be adjusted by the user. The stand has a modular design with only two modules: a retainer clip and supporting leg that are uniquely hinged together and connected to the rear of the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Robert P Bliven, Jacques Gagne, Kenneth G. Robertson, Brian Lee, Brian David Perry
  • Publication number: 20120092172
    Abstract: Detect a head position of a user viewing a display device with a sensor, determine a duration of the user viewing the display device, identify a user fatigue in response to the head position, and provide a response to the user with the display device based on the user fatigue and the duration of the user viewing the display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Glenn A. Wong, Peter C. Ellis, Mark C. Solomon, Robert P. Bliven
  • Publication number: 20110180674
    Abstract: A display mount system including a hinge, a leaf and a fastener. The hinge can be attached to the display. The leaf can extend from the hinge. The leaf can include a fastener to connect the leaf to a receiver. The receiver can be a base or a mounting bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Robert P. Bliven, Ray Gradwohl
  • Publication number: 20080283691
    Abstract: A monitor stand comprising a base, a bracket, and an arm assembly, is discussed. The arm assembly is movably coupled to the base and movably coupled to the bracket. The bracket is configured to support a monitor. The arm assembly is configured such that an action to rotate the arm assembly relative to the base is coupled and operable to proportionally rotate the bracket relative to the arm assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Robert P. BLIVEN, Jacques GAGNE, Ray GRADWOHL, Kwang H. KIM
  • Publication number: 20080103637
    Abstract: A housing comprises a track for accepting at least one removably couplable attachment. A portion of an exterior peripheral surface of the housing is recessed relative to adjacent portions of the exterior peripheral surface. The recessed portion and a non-recessed portion of the exterior peripheral surface define a track for interfacing with a removably couplable attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Robert P. Bliven, Chih C. Fang, Ray Gradwohl, Jacques Gagne
  • Patent number: 7345886
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure with sliding and pivoting doors. An opening of the electronic device enclosure provides access to electronic componentry. A first door and a second door are for covering the opening, the first door movably coupled and opposably slidable to the second door such that a single action to open the first door is operable to open the second door by sliding the second door in a substantially opposite direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert P. Bliven, Mark Flynn, Jacques L. Gagne, Raymond L. Gradwohl
  • Patent number: 7331134
    Abstract: A label display system includes a deployable label base to display labels, such as regulatory and/or certification marking labels, for an electronic and/or portable computing device. The deployable label base moves between a first position and a second position, where the labels are viewable in the first position, and where at least some of the labels are concealed from view in the second position. The deployable label base includes a first side to display labels and at least a second side to display labels. The deployable label base can be flexible and include or encase a security cable to secure the electronic and/or portable computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Glen A Oross, Memphis Zhihong Yin, Neal D Buchanan, Robert P Bliven
  • Patent number: 6839836
    Abstract: Upon activation of a portable computer, a check is made to see if a user has indicated a reduced operating system is to be used. If the user has indicated the reduced operating system is to be used, the reduced operating system is activated. The reduced operating system is stored within a special memory area within the portable computer. The reduced operating system uses less system resources than a full function operating system for the portable computer. If the computer is activated and the user has not indicated the reduced operating system is to be used, the full function operating system of the portable computer is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: James R Cole, James P Dickie, Robert P Bliven, Dennis R Esterberg, Chadwick W Stryker
  • Patent number: 6829851
    Abstract: A label display system includes a foldable label base to display labels, such as regulatory and/or certification marking labels, for an electronic and/or portable computing device. The foldable label base moves between a first position and a second position, where the labels are viewable in the first position, and where at least some of the labels are concealed from view in the second position. The foldable label base includes a first side to display labels and a second side to display labels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company L.P.
    Inventors: Glen A Oross, Memphis Zhihong Yin, Neal D Buchanan, Robert P Bliven
  • Patent number: 6667881
    Abstract: A docking station for a portable computer contains a platform and a movable guide bar connected to the docking station and extending over the platform. The guide bar is capable of guiding the portable computer into proper alignment with the docking station when the portable computer is placed on the guide bar and pressed downwardly into the platform. The guide bar may contain a thermally conductive guide protrusion capable of mating with a heat sink on the portable computer. Heat is transferred from the heat sink on the portable computer to the guide protrusion on the guide bar. The guide bar itself may also be thermally conductive, providing a further avenue for heat to be transferred from the portable computer to the docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Glen A Oross, Robert P Bliven, Michael D Derocher, Masahiko Muranami
  • Publication number: 20030145496
    Abstract: A label display system includes a deployable label base to display labels, such as regulatory and/or certification marking labels, for an electronic and/or portable computing device. The deployable label base moves between a first position and a second position, where the labels are viewable in the first position, and where at least some of the labels are concealed from view in the second position. The deployable label base includes a first side to display labels and at least a second side to display labels. The deployable label base can be flexible and include or encase a security cable to secure the electronic and/or portable computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Glen A. Oross, Memphis Zhihong Yin, Neal D. Buchanan, Robert P. Bliven
  • Publication number: 20030147209
    Abstract: A docking station for a portable computer contains a platform and a movable guide bar connected to the docking station and extending over the platform. The guide bar is capable of guiding the portable computer into proper alignment with the docking station when the portable computer is placed on the guide bar and pressed downwardly into the platform. The guide bar may contain a thermally conductive guide protrusion capable of mating with a heat sink on the portable computer. Heat is transferred from the heat sink on the portable computer to the guide protrusion on the guide bar. The guide bar itself may also be thermally conductive, providing a further avenue for heat to be transferred from the portable computer to the docking station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Glen A. Oross, Robert P. Bliven, Michael D. Derocher, Masahiko Muranami
  • Patent number: 6590563
    Abstract: This invention describes an electronic device having a pointing device consisting of a first portion and a second portion. The second portion of the pointing device is separable from the first and is configured to be stored in an opening formed in the electronic device. The opening formed in the electronic device is configured to receive the second portion of the pointing device once the second portion of the pointing device is separated from the first. Additionally, a method for configuring the pointing device and storing the second portion of the pointing device inside of the electronic device is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Glen A. Oross, Robert P. Bliven
  • Patent number: D634320
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert P. Bliven, Brian David Perry, Peter K. Lee
  • Patent number: D704715
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert P. Bliven, Kenneth D. Wood, Raymond L. Gradwohl
  • Patent number: D716242
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert P. Bliven, Kenneth D. Wood, Raymond L. Gradwohl