Patents by Inventor Billy E. Buller, Jr.

Billy E. Buller, Jr. 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).

  • Ejectable/retractable interface module for a computer system
    Patent number: 8050021
    Abstract: An ejectable/retractable interface module is disclosed. AN exemplary interface module may include a display trolley assembly, and a display module pivotally connected to the display trolley assembly. A management cable connects the display module to a computer board in the display trolley assembly. The display trolley assembly and display module are configured for during ejection and retraction in a blade enclosure so that the display module folds flat and retracts into the blade enclosure to reduce damage during shipping. The display module pivots to a desired viewing angle during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: John R. Grady, Everett R. Salinas, Billy E. Buller, Jr.
  • EJECTABLE/RETRACTABLE INTERFACE MODULE FOR A COMPUTER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080303391
    Abstract: An ejectable/retractable interface module is disclosed. AN exemplary interface module may include a display trolley assembly, and a display module pivotally connected to the display trolley assembly. A management cable connects the display module to a computer board in the display trolley assembly. The display trolley assembly and display module are configured for during ejection and retraction in a blade enclosure so that the display module folds flat and retracts into the blade enclosure to reduce damage during shipping. The display module pivots to a desired viewing angle during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: John R. Grady, Everett R. Salinas, Billy E. Buller, JR.
  • Cable strain relief bracket
    Patent number: 6262373
    Abstract: A strain relief bracket for use in conventional and modular furniture applications guards against excessive bending of copper and fiber optic cable. The device is a substantially rigid durable bracket that has an adhesive surface for adhesion to the interior of a furniture wall. The device is bi-planar, having a first section in a first plane, a raised flange section in a second plane, and a second section connecting the first section and raised flange section. A flange at the end of the first section secures the bracket to the edge of an opening in the furniture wall. Cables are secured to the bracket by cable ties that extend through holes provided on the raised flange section. The bi-planar arrangement of the bracket minimizes the bend radius of the cables and thereby strain relieves the cable, adapters, and connectors in the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Siecor Operations, LLC
    Inventors: Mark R. Dagley, Billy E. Buller, Jr., John David Harvey