Patents by Inventor Ronald P Dean
Ronald P Dean 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: 8244942Abstract: An adapter for mounting a device in a computer enclosure is disclosed herein. A computer storage device adapter includes an adapter chassis configured to be installed in at least one drive bay of a computer, and to house a storage device. The adapter further includes a bezel attached to the chassis. The bezel has a color, texture, and relief pattern matching a color, texture, and relief pattern of a portion of a front panel of the computer directly adjacent to the at least one drive bay in which the adapter is to be installed.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Ronald P. Dean, Tom J. Searby
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Patent number: 8213171Abstract: An mechanism for retaining devices in a computer system is disclosed herein. A computer storage device enclosure includes an chassis configured to house a computer storage device. The chassis includes a storage device retention mechanism. The storage device retention mechanism includes a flexible retention member disposed along and connected to an outer side wall of the chassis. The flexible retention member is configured to retain a rear corner of the storage device installed in the chassis by contacting a side, rear and upper surface of the storage device at the rear corner.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Ronald P. Dean, Tom J. Searby
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Publication number: 20110035519Abstract: An adapter for mounting a device in a computer enclosure is disclosed herein. A computer storage device adapter includes an adapter chassis configured to be installed in at least one drive bay of a computer, and to house a storage device. The adapter further includes a bezel attached to the chassis. The bezel has a color, texture, and relief pattern matching a color, texture, and relief pattern of a portion of a front panel of the computer directly adjacent to the at least one drive bay in which the adapter is to be installed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2009Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: Ronald P. DEAN, Tom J. Searby
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Publication number: 20110032671Abstract: An mechanism for retaining devices in a computer system is disclosed herein. A computer storage device enclosure includes an chassis configured to house a computer storage device. The chassis includes a storage device retention mechanism. The storage device retention mechanism includes a flexible retention member disposed along and connected to an outer side wall of the chassis. The flexible retention member is configured to retain a rear corner of the storage device installed in the chassis by contacting a side, rear and upper surface of the storage device at the rear corner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2009Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: Ronald P. DEAN, Tom J. Searby
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Patent number: 7764492Abstract: A system comprises a first mechanical adapter configured to accept a plurality of non-volatile storage devices of a first size. The system also comprises a cage into which the first mechanical adapter is installable. At least one non-volatile storage device of a second size is installable in the cage without the first mechanical adapter.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2007Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Jonathan D. Bassett, Ronald P. Dean, Tom J. Searby
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Publication number: 20080180902Abstract: A system comprises a first mechanical adapter configured to accept a plurality of non-volatile storage devices of a first size. The system also comprises a cage into which the first mechanical adapter is installable. At least one non-volatile storage device of a second size is installable in the cage without the first mechanical adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: Jonathan D. BASSETT, Ronald P. Dean, Tom J. Searby
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Patent number: 7055701Abstract: A system and method for mounting a device into a rack comprises a mounting shelf that is attached to the rack, a first bracket that is attached to a first side of the device, and a second bracket that is attached to a second side of the device, wherein the second side is located opposite to the first side, wherein the first bracket and the second bracket are substantially similar, and wherein the device, with the first bracket and the second bracket attached thereto, is slideably positioned into the mounting shelf and attached to the mounting shelf via the first bracket and the second bracket.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Ronald P. Dean, Sean W. Tucker
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Patent number: 7031149Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for securing a component to a computer chassis comprises a cage couplable to the computer chassis and operable to hold the component and a clamp couplable to the cage and operable to secure the component to the cage.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Ronald P. Dean, James R. Bullington, Tung-Yuo Liao
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Patent number: 6826048Abstract: A system and method for securing a fan within an electrical device. The system comprising a housing adapted to capture the fan therein. The housing may comprise a first catch adapted to capture a fan having an having a first thickness within the housing. The system may comprise a second catch adapted to capture a fan having a second thickness within the housing. The method comprises disposing a fan within a fan housing operable to capture fans of different thickness therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2003Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Ronald P. Dean, Owen T. Richard, William J. Armiger, James R. Bullington
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Patent number: 6816370Abstract: A computer enclosure has first and second removable access panels. The access panels may be locked shut by securing them both to a chassis at a single point with a locking device. When the locking device is removed, each access panel may be opened and removed independently of the other access panel. The first removable access panel has a first locking tab. The second removable access panel has a second locking tab. The first and second locking tabs do not overlap one another. When the first and second removable access panels are mounted to the chassis, the chassis restrains the first and second removable access panels from movement in first and second orthogonal directions. When the locking device is in place, the locking device restrains the first and second removable access panels from movement in a third orthogonal direction by securing the first and second locking tabs to the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2003Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Tom J Searby, Michael P Eland, Ronald P Dean
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Patent number: 6789685Abstract: A system and method for mounting a device into a rack comprises a mounting shelf that is attached to the rack, a first bracket that is attached to a first side of the device, and a second bracket that is attached to a second side of the device, wherein the second side is located opposite to the first side, wherein the first bracket and the second bracket are substantially similar, and wherein the device, with the first bracket and the second bracket attached thereto, is slideably positioned into the mounting shelf and attached to the mounting shelf via the first bracket and the second bracket.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2003Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Ronald P. Dean, Sean W. Tucker
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Publication number: 20040129657Abstract: A system and method for mounting a device into a rack comprises a mounting shelf that is attached to the rack, a first bracket that is attached to a first side of the device, and a second bracket that is attached to a second side of the device, wherein the second side is located opposite to the first side, wherein the first bracket and the second bracket are substantially similar, and wherein the device, with the first bracket and the second bracket attached thereto, is slideably positioned into the mounting shelf and attached to the mounting shelf via the first bracket and the second bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: Ronald P. Dean, Sean W. Tucker
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Publication number: 20030223192Abstract: A computer enclosure has first and second removable access panels. The access panels may be locked shut by securing them both to a chassis at a single point with a locking device. When the locking device is removed, each access panel may be opened and removed independently of the other access panel. The first removable access panel has a first locking tab. The second removable access panel has a second locking tab. The first and second locking tabs do not overlap one another. When the first and second removable access panels are mounted to the chassis, the chassis restrains the first and second removable access panels from movement in first and second orthogonal directions. When the locking device is in place, the locking device restrains the first and second removable access panels from movement in a third orthogonal direction by securing the first and second locking tabs to the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2003Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventors: Tom J. Searby, Michael P. Eland, Ronald P. Dean
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Patent number: 6644481Abstract: A system and method for mounting a device into a rack comprises a mounting shelf that is attached to the rack, a first bracket that is attached to a first side of the device, and a second bracket that is attached to a second side of the device, wherein the second side is located opposite to the first side, wherein the first bracket and the second bracket are substantially similar, and wherein the device, with the first bracket and the second bracket attached thereto, is slideably positioned into the mounting shelf and attached to the mounting shelf via the first bracket and the second bracket.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2002Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Ronald P. Dean, Sean W. Tucker
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Publication number: 20030205540Abstract: A system and method for mounting a device into a rack comprises a mounting shelf that is attached to the rack, a first bracket that is attached to a first side of the device, and a second bracket that is attached to a second side of the device, wherein the second side is located opposite to the first side, wherein the first bracket and the second bracket are substantially similar, and wherein the device, with the first bracket and the second bracket attached thereto, is slideably positioned into the mounting shelf and attached to the mounting shelf via the first bracket and the second bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2003Publication date: November 6, 2003Inventors: Ronald P. Dean, Sean W. Tucker
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Patent number: 6626507Abstract: A fire shield for mounting over air ventilation holes on the bottom of a computer chassis. The shield includes an offset for holding a fire-impenetrable surface away from the air ventilation holes. The surface blocks a path that passes through the ventilation holes and extends orthogonally outward from the computer chassis, thus preventing flaming particles that fall through the air holes from passing beyond the shield. The shield establishes an air cavity that is in fluid communication with the air holes and with ambient air for cooling purposes. It may be constructed of sheet metal with first and second folded portions serving to create the offset. Hooks along the first elongate fold engage the air holes. A clearance hole on the second elongate fold receives a fastener. The air cavity may vent to ambient air on either end of the shield between the two folds.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2001Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventor: Ronald P Dean
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Patent number: 6628512Abstract: A computer enclosure has first and second removable access panels. The access panels may be locked shut by securing them both to a chassis at a single point with a locking device. When the locking device is removed, each access panel may be opened and removed independently of the other access panel. The first removable access panel has a first locking tab. The second removable access panel has a second locking tab. The first and second locking tabs do not overlap one another. When the first and second removable access panels are mounted to the chassis, the chassis restrains the first and second removable access panels from movement in first and second orthogonal directions. When the locking device is in place, the locking device restrains the first and second removable access panels from movement in a third orthogonal direction by securing the first and second locking tabs to the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2001Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Tom J Searby, Michael P Eland, Ronald P Dean
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Publication number: 20030150823Abstract: A system and method for mounting a device into a rack comprises a mounting shelf that is attached to the rack, a first bracket that is attached to a first side of the device, and a second bracket that is attached to a second side of the device, wherein the second side is located opposite to the first side, wherein the first bracket and the second bracket are substantially similar, and wherein the device, with the first bracket and the second bracket attached thereto, is slideably positioned into the mounting shelf and attached to the mounting shelf via the first bracket and the second bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2002Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventors: Ronald P. Dean, Sean W. Tucker
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Publication number: 20030080266Abstract: A heat sink retaining bracket having a first surface for engaging a heat sink and a second surface for engaging a chassis wall or other substantially rigid support member. The first surface may include an opening having a rim around its periphery. The rim may be adapted to engaged the top and sides of the heat sink such that sideways and upward translational movements are restrained. Air may pass through the opening as it enters or exits the heat sink so that the cooling efficiency of the heat sink is not substantially impaired by the bracket. The second surface may be adapted to engaged the chassis wall or support member using a hook-and-slot arrangement and a fastener or fasteners. In one embodiment, the fastener or fasteners may be applied in a compression mode. In another embodiment, the fastener or fasteners may be applied in a tension mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2001Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventors: Erick J. Tuttle, Ronald P. Dean, Douglas A. Fleecs
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Patent number: 6550732Abstract: A heat sink retaining bracket having a first surface for engaging a heat sink and a second surface for engaging a chassis wall or other substantially rigid support member. The first surface may include an opening having a rim around its periphery. The rim may be adapted to engaged the top and sides of the heat sink such that sideways and upward translational movements are restrained. Air may pass through the opening as it enters or exits the heat sink so that the cooling efficiency of the heat sink is not substantially impaired by the bracket. The second surface may be adapted to engaged the chassis wall or support member using a hook-and-slot arrangement and a fastener or fasteners. In one embodiment, the fastener or fasteners may be applied in a compression mode. In another embodiment, the fastener or fasteners may be applied in a tension mode.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2001Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Hewlett Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Erick J. Tuttle, Ronald P Dean, Douglas A. Fleecs