Patents by Inventor Vincent Tournadre

Vincent Tournadre 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: 7145767
    Abstract: A display for a computer system comprising a display screen and a support for supporting the display screen, the support comprising a base and a column attached to the base, the column being provided with a screen support part and with at least one connector to which a module of the computer system may be connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Olivier Mache, Jacques H Helot, Vincent Tournadre
  • Patent number: 7124215
    Abstract: The invention describes a USB expansion device which comprises a circuit adapted to provide a USB header output and at least one USB output and a connector adapted to connect the device to a USB header located on a motherboard. The device may be modified to include a connector which is adapted to connect with a motherboard USB header socket; two or more USB connectors; and a circuit adapted to manage the USB output and a USB header output. The invention is designed for use with internal USB devices and allows them to be connected to the USB without requiring that known conventional external USB ports on a computers be connected directly to the internal component. Alternative embodiments include hub variations which allow internal USB expansion without the use of PCI cards or rerouting of USB connector cables from the exterior of the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Stephane Lelong, Vincent Tournadre, Didier Lachieze
  • Publication number: 20040150945
    Abstract: A display for a computer system comprising a display screen and a support for supporting the display screen,
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Olivier Mache, Jacques H. Helot, Vincent Tournadre
  • Publication number: 20040033734
    Abstract: The invention describes a USB expansion device which comprises a circuit adapted to provide a USB header output and at least one USB output and a connector adapted to connect the device to a USB header located on a motherboard. The device may be modified to include a connector which is adapted to connect with a motherboard USB header socket; two or more USB connectors; and a circuit adapted to manage the USB output and a USB header output. The invention is designed for use with internal USB devices and allows them to be connected to the USB without requiring that known conventional external USB ports on a computers be connected directly to the internal component. Alternative embodiments include hub variations which allow internal USB expansion without the use of PCI cards or rerouting of USB connector cables from the exterior of the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Stephane Lelong, Vincent Tournadre, Didier Lachieze
  • Patent number: 6652314
    Abstract: A support member for a computer sub-assembly having a contact element, the contact element having an operative position in which electrical contact is made between the sub-assembly and the support member, characterized in that the contact element, in use, is biased resiliently towards the operative position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Vincent Tournadre
  • Patent number: 6552913
    Abstract: A retaining device for a card slot assembly, the retaining device comprising; a retaining portion, a connection element operable to permit angular movement of the retaining portion between an opened position and a closed position, and a releasable locking element operable to maintain the retaining portion in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventor: Vincent Tournadre
  • Publication number: 20030035274
    Abstract: A retaining device for a card slot assembly, the retaining device comprising;
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventor: Vincent Tournadre
  • Publication number: 20030032328
    Abstract: A support member for a computer sub-assembly having a contact element, the contact element having an operative position in which electrical contact is made between the sub-assembly and the support member, characterised in that the contact element, in use, is biased resiliently towards the operative position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
    Inventor: Vincent Tournadre