Patents by Inventor Britt C. Ashcraft

Britt C. Ashcraft 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).

  • Publication number: 20150286249
    Abstract: A computing device with a hinge coupled to a display component and to a base for the display component to reposition relative to the base, a first set of magnets at first locations of the display component and the base, and a second set of magnets at second locations of the display component and the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Gary J. Chvatal, Wen-Hua Ni, Kuan-Hsueh Lee, Eric Chen, Hui Leng Lim, Britt C. Ashcraft
  • Patent number: 9025318
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a stylus having a retractable connector for use with a computing device. According to one embodiment, the stylus includes an outer housing and a connector configured to attach to a port on the computing device so as to maintain the stylus in a fixed position adjacent to the computing device. Furthermore, the connector is capable of extending from the housing of the stylus into a first position and also retracting into the stylus housing into a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C Ashcraft, Eric Chen, Michael Delpier, Dustin L Hoffman
  • Patent number: 8964382
    Abstract: Embodiments provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for which include support members having a port disposed thereon. The port may be accessible while the support member is an extended position. The port may be inaccessible or isolated while the support member is a stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C. Ashcraft, Michael Delpier, Dustin L. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20140327661
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a stylus extender. In one embodiment, an electronic device housing includes a stylus extender. The stylus extender may be attached to a door hinging from the electronic device housing for containing the stylus. The stylus extender may push the stylus forward when the door is opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Britt C. Ashcraft, Eric Chen
  • Publication number: 20140321049
    Abstract: Examples provide mechanisms, methods, and systems for coupling a docking port of a computing device to a docking connector. In various examples, the docking connector includes a magnetic material to provide a mating force. The mating force may be utilized to extend the docking connector. Once extended, a release mechanism may be utilized to retract the docking connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C. Ashcraft, Eric Chen, Ki Bok Song, Heesang Kil
  • Publication number: 20140313663
    Abstract: A portable computing device dock has a deck movable between a raised position in which an upper surface of the deck extends at or above a height of projections such that no projections extend through and above the deck and a lowered position in which the projections extend through the upper surface of the deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Britt C. Ashcraft, Eric Chen, Craig T. Brown
  • Patent number: 8854307
    Abstract: Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to turning on backlights of a keyboard. An angle of a display relative to a base or keyboard is determined or monitored. The backlights are turned on based on at least two values of the angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C Ashcraft, Eric Chen, Rudy Widiaman
  • Patent number: 8797727
    Abstract: Laptops are described herein. The laptops include a display body and a keyboard body. The laptops further include a hinged cover. The hinged cover can be in a closed position for preventing access and/or protecting electronic components. Further, methods of protecting electronic components of a laptop are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C. Ashcraft, Eric Chen, Sana Syecia Ali
  • Publication number: 20140211386
    Abstract: An example computer device includes a keyboard body further including a keyboard deck and a keyboard. In addition, the computer device includes a display body further including a display, the display body being coupled to the keyboard body such that the computer device is foldable to a closed position. Further, the computer device includes a display protector attached to the keyboard body and disposed at the keyboard deck to protect the display by contact therewith. The display protector includes a plurality of separate, discrete portions, the plurality of portions extends along each side of the keyboard, and each of the plurality of portions contacts both the keyboard deck and the display when the computer device is in the closed position and a compressible load is applied to the computer device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C. ASHCRAFT, Eric CHEN, Sandie Ning Ning CHENG
  • Publication number: 20140179153
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose an adapter cord management assembly. According to one embodiment, the cord management assembly includes a housing and cord attached to the housing on a first end, while a connector portion is formed on a second end of the cord opposite the first end. Moreover, the connector portion includes a first attachment feature configured to mate with a corresponding second attachment feature incorporated within the housing of the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C. Ashcraft, Eric Chen
  • Publication number: 20140153176
    Abstract: Embodiments provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for which include support members having a port disposed thereon. The port may be accessible while the support member is an extended position. The port may be inaccessible or isolated while the support member is a stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C. Ashcraft, Michael Delpier, Dustin L. Hoffman
  • Patent number: 8743538
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a protective hinge cover for a mobile computing device. According to one embodiment, the protective hinge cover includes an inner cavity area for receiving the mobile device along with a rotatable attachment member formed therein. In addition, a plurality of coupling features are utilized to facilitate attachment of the hinge cover with the mobile computing device. Moreover, the rotatable attachment member and housing frame are configured to provide a movable and stable structure for the mobile computing and also allow for adjustment by an operating user so as to provide multiple viewing angles via a hinge mechanism associated with the rotatable attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C Ashcraft, Ki Bok Song, Eric Chen
  • Patent number: 8736408
    Abstract: A magnetic anchor that is attachable to a computing unit via a magnetic field. The magnetic anchor further includes a locking mechanism that enables its attachment/detachment to a surface area of the computing unit—and further connects to a cable that is fastened to a secured location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C Ashcraft, Eric Chen, Rudy Widiaman
  • Patent number: 8724306
    Abstract: Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to a hinge assembly. An example of the hinge assembly includes a pair of active hinges and a pair of passive hinges. The hinge assembly may be utilized in portable computing devices such as notebook computers and personal digital assistants (PDAs).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C Ashcraft, Peter M On, Michael Delpier
  • Patent number: D705220
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Stacy L. Wolff, Kevin L. Massaro, Eric Chen, Ilchan Lee, Dimitre D. Mehandjiysky, Sandie N. Cheng, Aki Laine, Heesang Kil, Ki Bok Song, Britt C. Ashcraft, Michael J. Delpier, Marcus A. Hoggarth, Kyle R. Loughlin, Tim Williamson
  • Patent number: D706763
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Stacy L. Wolff, Kevin L. Massaro, Eric Chen, Ilchan Lee, Dimitre D. Mehandjiysky, Sandie N. Cheng, Aki Laine, Heesang Kil, Ki Bok Song, Britt C. Ashcraft, Michael J. Delpier, Marcus A. Hoggarth, Kyle R. Loughlin, Tim Williamson
  • Patent number: D706764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Stacy L. Wolff, Kevin L. Massaro, Eric Chen, Ilchan Lee, Dimitre D. Mehandjiysky, Sandie N. Cheng, Aki Laine, Heesang Kil, Ki Bok Song, Britt C. Ashcraft, Michael J. Delpier, Marcus A. Hoggarth, Kyle R. Loughlin, Tim Williamson, David B. Sutton, Jin-Sang Hwang
  • Patent number: D706765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Stacy L. Wolff, Kevin L. Massaro, Eric Chen, Ilchan Lee, Dimitre D. Mehandjiysky, Sandie N. Cheng, Aki Laine, Heesang Kil, Ki Bok Song, Britt C. Ashcraft, Michael J. Delpier, Marcus A. Hoggarth, Kyle R. Loughlin, Tim Williamson
  • Patent number: D715301
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C Ashcraft, Eric Chen, Memphis-Zhihong Yin
  • Patent number: D732039
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C. Ashcraft, William A. Gralewski, Ilchan Lee