Patents by Inventor D. Brian Donowho
D. Brian Donowho 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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Publication number: 20210307183Abstract: An equipment mounting rail for use in tool-less securement of one or more cable management accessories in an electronic equipment enclosure includes a fastening portion, a generally flat first support portion, a generally flat second support portion, and a generally flat third support portion. The first support portion extends at an angle from the fastening portion, the second support portion extends at an angle from the first support portion, and the third support portion extends at an angle from, and is generally coextensive with, the second support portion. The fastening portion is adapted to interface with one or more structural members of a frame structure of an electronic equipment enclosure. The first support portion includes at least one keyhole-shaped opening disposed adjacent to a slotted opening for accommodating a boss and alignment tab, respectively, of at least one cable management accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: D. Brian DONOWHO, William Drew KRIETZMAN, Brandi May OLDT, Jose Arturo GARZA, JR., Richard Evans LEWIS, II
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Patent number: 11133656Abstract: A cable manager includes one or more cable manager units. Each cable manager unit includes a pair of side cable guides, each comprised of a plurality of finger-like projections extending forwardly from a support column. At least one of the pair of support columns has a socket arranged at a side thereof. Each cable manager unit further includes a separate midsection member capable of insertion into the socket for interconnecting the pair of side cable guides.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.Inventors: William Krietzman, Joshua James Young, D. Brian Donowho
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Patent number: 11039543Abstract: An equipment mounting rail for use in tool-less securement of one or more cable management accessories in an electronic equipment enclosure includes a fastening portion, a generally flat first support portion, a generally flat second support portion, and a generally flat third support portion. The first support portion extends at an angle from the fastening portion, the second support portion extends at an angle from the first support portion, and the third support portion extends at an angle from, and is generally coextensive with, the second support portion. The fastening portion is adapted to interface with one or more structural members of a frame structure of an electronic equipment enclosure. The first support portion includes at least one keyhole-shaped opening disposed adjacent to a slotted opening for accommodating a boss and alignment tab, respectively, of at least one cable management accessory.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.Inventors: D. Brian Donowho, William Drew Krietzman, Brandi May Oldt, Jose Arturo Garza, Jr., Richard Evans Lewis, II
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Publication number: 20200196465Abstract: An equipment mounting rail for use in tool-less securement of one or more cable management accessories in an electronic equipment enclosure includes a fastening portion, a generally flat first support portion, a generally flat second support portion, and a generally flat third support portion. The first support portion extends at an angle from the fastening portion, the second support portion extends at an angle from the first support portion, and the third support portion extends at an angle from, and is generally coextensive with, the second support portion. The fastening portion is adapted to interface with one or more structural members of a frame structure of an electronic equipment enclosure. The first support portion includes at least one keyhole-shaped opening disposed adjacent to a slotted opening for accommodating a boss and alignment tab, respectively, of at least one cable management accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: D. Brian DONOWHO, William Drew KRIETZMAN, Brandi May OLDT, Jose Arturo GARZA, JR., Richard Evans LEWIS, II
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Patent number: 10588227Abstract: An equipment mounting rail for use in tool-less securement of one or more cable management accessories in an electronic equipment enclosure includes a fastening portion, a generally flat first support portion, a generally flat second support portion, and a generally flat third support portion. The first support portion extends at an angle from the fastening portion, the second support portion extends at an angle from the first support portion, and the third support portion extends at an angle from, and is generally coextensive with, the second support portion. The fastening portion is adapted to interface with one or more structural members of a frame structure of an electronic equipment enclosure. The first support portion includes at least one keyhole-shaped opening disposed adjacent to a slotted opening for accommodating a boss and alignment tab, respectively, of at least one cable management accessory.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.Inventors: D. Brian Donowho, William Drew Krietzman, Brandi May Oldt, Jose Arturo Garza, Jr., Richard Evans Lewis, II
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Publication number: 20190296530Abstract: A cable manager includes one or more cable manager units. Each cable manager unit includes a pair of side cable guides, each comprised of a plurality of finger-like projections extending forwardly from a support column. At least one of the pair of support columns has a socket arranged at a side thereof. Each cable manager unit further includes a separate midsection member capable of insertion into the socket for interconnecting the pair of side cable guides.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: William KRIETZMAN, Joshua James YOUNG, D. Brian DONOWHO
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Publication number: 20190215973Abstract: An equipment mounting rail for use in tool-less securement of one or more cable management accessories in an electronic equipment enclosure includes a fastening portion, a generally flat first support portion, a generally flat second support portion, and a generally flat third support portion. The first support portion extends at an angle from the fastening portion, the second support portion extends at an angle from the first support portion, and the third support portion extends at an angle from, and is generally coextensive with, the second support portion. The fastening portion is adapted to interface with one or more structural members of a frame structure of an electronic equipment enclosure. The first support portion includes at least one keyhole-shaped opening disposed adjacent to a slotted opening for accommodating a boss and alignment tab, respectively, of at least one cable management accessory.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: D. Brian DONOWHO, William Drew KRIETZMAN, Brandi May OLDT, Jose Arturo GARZA, JR., Richard Evans LEWIS, II
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Patent number: 10320163Abstract: A cable manager includes one or more cable manager units. Each cable manager unit includes a pair of side cable guides, each comprised of a plurality of finger-like projections extending forwardly from a support column. At least one of the pair of support columns has a socket arranged at a side thereof. Each cable manager unit further includes a separate midsection member capable of insertion into the socket for interconnecting the pair of side cable guides.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2018Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.Inventors: William Krietzman, Joshua James Young, D. Brian Donowho
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Patent number: 10237994Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure includes a frame structure that includes side cross members between front and rear frames, a vertical mounting rail fastened to the frame structure, and a first cable management structure. The vertical mounting rail includes a fastening portion, for interfacing with the frame structure, and at least one support portion including an aperture therein. The first cable management structure has a boss adapted to be maneuvered into the aperture and seated therein so as to fasten the first cable management structure to the at least one support portion without a separate fastener.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.Inventors: D. Brian Donowho, William Drew Krietzman, Brandi May Oldt, Jose Arturo Garza, Jr., Richard Evans Lewis, II
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Patent number: 10178784Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure includes a frame structure, one or more panels attached to the frame structure, at least one vertical mounting rail fastened to the frame structure, and a rail seal attached to the at least one vertical mounting rail. The rail seal includes a generally flat panel portion and a seal along an edge thereof. The seal is adapted to engage at least one of the one or more panels to provide an air dam between the one or more panels and the at least one vertical mounting rail.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.Inventors: Richard Evans Lewis, II, Jose Arturo Garza, Jr., D. Brian Donowho, Daniel Alaniz
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Publication number: 20180270968Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure includes a frame structure, one or more panels attached to the frame structure, at least one vertical mounting rail fastened to the frame structure, and a rail seal attached to the at least one vertical mounting rail. The rail seal includes a generally flat panel portion and a seal along an edge thereof. The seal is adapted to engage at least one of the one or more panels to provide an air dam between the one or more panels and the at least one vertical mounting rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Richard Evans LEWIS, II, Jose Arturo GARZA, JR., D. Brian DONOWHO, Daniel ALANIZ
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Publication number: 20180166868Abstract: A cable manager includes one or more cable manager units. Each cable manager unit includes a pair of side cable guides, each comprised of a plurality of finger-like projections extending forwardly from a support column. At least one of the pair of support columns has a socket arranged at a side thereof. Each cable manager unit further includes a separate midsection member capable of insertion into the socket for interconnecting the pair of side cable guides.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: William KRIETZMAN, Joshua James YOUNG, D. Brian DONOWHO
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Patent number: 9980400Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure includes a frame structure, one or more panels attached to the frame structure, at least one vertical mounting rail fastened to the frame structure, and a rail seal attached to the at least one vertical mounting rail. The rail seal includes a generally flat panel portion and a seal along an edge thereof. The seal is adapted to engage at least one of the one or more panels to provide an air dam between the one or more panels and the at least one vertical mounting rail.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2017Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.Inventors: Richard Evans Lewis, II, Jose Arturo Garza, Jr., D. Brian Donowho, Daniel Alaniz
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Patent number: 9899812Abstract: A cable manager includes one or more cable manager units. Each cable manager unit includes a pair of side cable guides, each comprised of a plurality of finger-like projections extending forwardly from a support column. At least one of the pair of support columns has a socket arranged at a side thereof. Each cable manager unit further includes a separate midsection member capable of insertion into the socket for interconnecting the pair of side cable guides.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2017Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.Inventors: William Krietzman, Joshua James Young, D. Brian Donowho
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Publication number: 20170332501Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure includes a frame structure, one or more panels attached to the frame structure, at least one vertical mounting rail fastened to the frame structure, and a rail seal attached to the at least one vertical mounting rail. The rail seal includes a generally flat panel portion and a seal along an edge thereof. The seal is adapted to engage at least one of the one or more panels to provide an air dam between the one or more panels and the at least one vertical mounting rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Richard Evans LEWIS, II, Jose Arturo GARZA, JR., D. Brian DONOWHO, Daniel ALANIZ
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Patent number: 9814159Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure includes a frame structure, one or more panels attached to the frame structure, at least one vertical mounting rail fastened to the frame structure, and a rail seal attached to the at least one vertical mounting rail. The rail seal includes a generally flat panel portion and a seal along an edge thereof. The seal is adapted to engage at least one of the one or more panels to provide an air dam between the one or more panels and the at least one vertical mounting rail.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.Inventors: Richard Evans Lewis, II, Jose Arturo Garza, Jr., D. Brian Donowho, Daniel Alaniz
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Patent number: 9814150Abstract: A cable manager includes a trough, defining a footprint, and a door. At least one side of the trough is formed from a plurality of finger-like projections extending forwardly from a support member. At least two of the projections include a hinge boss disposed at an outer end thereof and extending inwardly. At least one edge of the door has a hinge structure disposed therealong that includes an outer arm and an inner arm defining a hinge channel therebetween. The hinge bosses are disposed within the hinge channel such that the door is rotatably attached along at least one of its longitudinal edges to the trough. The door is rotatable to an open state without extending beyond the footprint of the trough.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.Inventors: William Krietzman, Joshua James Young, D. Brian Donowho
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Publication number: 20170290181Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure includes a frame structure, one or more panels attached to the frame structure, at least one vertical mounting rail fastened to the frame structure, and a rail seal attached to the at least one vertical mounting rail. The rail seal includes a generally flat panel portion and a seal along an edge thereof. The seal is adapted to engage at least one of the one or more panels to provide an air dam between the one or more panels and the at least one vertical mounting rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: D. Brian DONOWHO, William Drew KRIETZMAN, Brandi May OLDT, Jose Arturo GARZA, JR., Richard Evans LEWIS, II
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Publication number: 20170223865Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure includes a frame structure, one or more panels attached to the frame structure, at least one vertical mounting rail fastened to the frame structure, and a rail seal attached to the at least one vertical mounting rail. The rail seal includes a generally flat panel portion and a seal along an edge thereof. The seal is adapted to engage at least one of the one or more panels to provide an air dam between the one or more panels and the at least one vertical mounting rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Richard Evans LEWIS, II, Jose Arturo GARZA, JR., D. Brian DONOWHO, Daniel ALANIZ
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Publication number: 20170155235Abstract: A cable manager includes one or more cable manager units. Each cable manager unit includes a pair of side cable guides, each comprised of a plurality of finger-like projections extending forwardly from a support column. At least one of the pair of support columns has a socket arranged at a side thereof. Each cable manager unit further includes a separate midsection member capable of insertion into the socket for interconnecting the pair of side cable guides.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: William KRIETZMAN, Joshua James YOUNG, D. Brian DONOWHO