Patents by Inventor Ann J. Lai

Ann J. Lai 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).

  • Notebook computer docking stations
    Patent number: 8634188
    Abstract: A docking station for supporting a notebook computer. In one embodiment, an docking station includes a base, a platform on which the notebook computer can be placed, and a platform support armature that extends up from the base and supports the platform, wherein the armature can be pivoted to change the height of the platform and the platform can be pivoted independent of the armature to change an angle of inclination of the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Edgar Diego Haren, Ann J Lai, Kevin L Massaro, Mark David Senatori, Ricardo Marquez, David Gough
  • Notebook Computer Docking Stations
    Publication number: 20110069445
    Abstract: A docking station for supporting a notebook computer. In one embodiment, an docking station includes a base, a platform on which the notebook computer can be placed, and a platform support armature that extends up from the base and supports the platform, wherein the armature can be pivoted to change the height of the platform and the platform can be pivoted independent of the armature to change an angle of inclination of the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Edgar Diego Haren, Ann J. Lai, Kevin L. Massaro, Mark David Senatori, Ricardo Marquez, David Gough
  • Electronic device security system and method
    Publication number: 20080266089
    Abstract: An electronic devices security method comprising, responsive to detecting at least one event indicating a possible theft of an electronic device, initiating an alarm at a docking station associated with the electronic device
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Edgar Diego Haren, Ann J. Lai