Patents by Inventor Robert T. Faranda

Robert T. Faranda 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: 7201611
    Abstract: A platform having a raised support member including a plurality of spaced openings configured to securing receive device connectors. In one preferred embodiment, the raised member comprises an upwardly extending barrier shaped as a comb, formed by a plurality of slots adapted to selectively receive the connector. The connector has a predetermined power rating, and is keyed such that portable electronic devices configured to draw power at or below the power rating of the connector can be securingly and electrically coupled thereto. The platform may be angled upwardly to both support and present the portable electronic device to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Mobility Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert T. Faranda
  • Patent number: 6466436
    Abstract: A semi-mobile desktop personal computer incorporating the features of a desktop personal computer with the mobility of a mobile personal computer. The computer comprises an elongated enclosure having a microprocessor therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Compaq Information Technologies Group, LLP
    Inventors: Robert T. Faranda, Bradford G. Chapin
  • Publication number: 20020048150
    Abstract: A semi-mobile desktop personal computer incorporating the features of a desktop personal computer with the mobility of a mobile personal computer. The computer comprises an elongated enclosure having a microprocessor therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Inventors: Robert T. Faranda, Bradford G. Chapin
  • Patent number: 6307744
    Abstract: A semi-mobile desktop personal computer incorporating the features of a desktop personal computer with the mobility of a mobile personal computer. The computer includes a system enclosure attached to a storage enclosure, the storage enclosure extends outside the system enclosure and provides stability for the system enclosure by engaging the surface on which the system enclosure has been placed for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Robert T. Faranda, Bradford G. Chapin
  • Patent number: 6288893
    Abstract: A desktop computer system is provided with a semi-mobile CPU unit having a portable computer form factor to thereby substantially reduce the desktop area required for the CPU unit. The CPU unit utilizes portable computer internal components, but is constructed without an internal battery pack or power conversion system, and without an integral display, keyboard or pointing device. A recessed support bar is exteriorly carried by an end wall of the CPU unit housing and may be pivoted outwardly therefrom to form a bracing base structure facilitating the repositioning of the CPU unit from a horizontal desktop orientation to a vertical tower orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Robert T. Faranda, Bradford G. Chapin
  • Patent number: 6097593
    Abstract: A semi-mobile desktop personal computer incorporating the features of a desktop personal computer with the mobility of a mobile personal computer. The computer includes a system enclosure attached to a storage enclosure, the storage enclosure extends outside the system enclosure and provides stability for the system enclosure by engaging the surface on which the system enclosure has been placed for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Robert T. Faranda, Bradford G. Chapin
  • Patent number: D265208
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1982
    Assignee: Litton Business Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Faranda, Stuart D. Leer
  • Patent number: D296897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1988
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Christian C. Landry, Robert T. Faranda
  • Patent number: D299347
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1989
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Christian C. Landry, Robert T. Faranda
  • Patent number: D315897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Robert T. Faranda, Steven D. Kim
  • Patent number: D327261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1992
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Karen L. Korellis, Robert T. Faranda
  • Patent number: D335501
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1993
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventor: Robert T. Faranda
  • Patent number: D340035
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventor: Robert T. Faranda
  • Patent number: D366256
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Christian C. Landry, Robert T. Faranda, Michele Bovio, Mark J. Foster
  • Patent number: D370666
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Michele Bovio, Robert T. Faranda, Mark J. Foster
  • Patent number: D371767
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Robert T. Faranda, Christian C. Landry, Margaret L. Hetfield, Michele Bovio
  • Patent number: D391927
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Robert T. Faranda, Bradford G. Chapin
  • Patent number: D393451
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Robert T. Faranda, Allan Scott Baucom, Bradford G. Chapin
  • Patent number: D402642
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Robert T. Faranda, Bradford G. Chapin, Allan S. Baucom