Patents by Inventor Dave Mayer

Dave Mayer 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: 10455741
    Abstract: The present examples include a rack enclosure with perforations formed within vertical rack columns. Front vertical rack columns may include front perforations formed therein. The front perforations may draw air into the rack enclosure and further into a chassis. Side plenums along the side surface of the chassis may consume less space with the use of the front perforations. The space not consumed by the side plenums may be available to accommodate a chassis of a substantial volume. The chassis may expand a substantial width of the rack enclosure to house an enlarged or a maximum number of computing components within the rack enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT LP
    Inventors: Dave Mayer, Arlen L. Roesner
  • Patent number: 10356964
    Abstract: Examples described herein include an electromagnetic interference shield. In some examples, the electromagnetic interference shield includes a wall comprised of a conductive material. The wall may have a first surface, a second surface, and a thickness between the first surface and the second surface. The shield may include a rounded opening in the wall that creates an air passageway through the thickness of the wall. The shield may also include a first obstruction in the opening and a second obstruction in the opening. The first obstruction may span across the opening. The second obstruction may span across the opening and intersect the first obstruction. The first obstruction and the second obstruction may be waveguide structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Elene Chobanyan, Karl J. Bois, Dave Mayer, Arlen L. Roesner
  • Patent number: 10324506
    Abstract: In the examples provided herein, an apparatus has modules to be cooled during operation, where each module is coupled to a heatsink, and the heatsinks are coupled to a first surface of a thermally conductive plate. The modules are positioned along a direction from a first side of the plate toward an opposite side of the plate. The apparatus also has heat pipes coupled to a second surface of the plate to transport heat away from the modules during operation, where the heat pipes are positioned nonuniformly along the direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT LP
    Inventors: Dave Mayer, Steven E. Hanzlik
  • Publication number: 20180224910
    Abstract: In the examples provided herein, an apparatus has modules to be cooled during operation, where each module is coupled to a heatsink, and the heatsinks are coupled to a first surface of a thermally conductive plate. The modules are positioned along a direction from a first side of the plate toward an opposite side of the plate. The apparatus also has heat pipes coupled to a second surface of the plate to transport heat away from the modules during operation, where the heat pipes are positioned nonuniformly along the direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Dave Mayer, Steven E. Hanzlik
  • Publication number: 20180110154
    Abstract: The present examples include a rack enclosure with perforations formed within vertical rack columns. Front vertical rack columns may include front perforations formed therein. The front perforations may draw air into the rack enclosure and further into a chassis. Side plenums along the side surface of the chassis may consume less space with the use of the front perforations. The space not consumed by the side plenums may be available to accommodate a chassis of a substantial volume. The chassis may expand a substantial width of the rack enclosure to house an enlarged or a maximum number of computing components within the rack enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Dave Mayer, Arlen L. Roesner
  • Patent number: 9930802
    Abstract: An example device in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure includes a housing to guide the device for attachment onto a computing system. A board is mounted in the housing and includes a first connector facing along a first direction. A hinge is to enable at least a portion of the board and the first connector to move along the first direction and engage a second connector for installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Arlen L Roesner, Dave Mayer
  • Publication number: 20180035562
    Abstract: An example device in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure includes a housing to guide the device for attachment onto a computing system. A board is mounted in the housing and includes a first connector facing along a first direction. A hinge is to enable at least a portion of the board and the first connector to move along the first direction and engage a second connector for installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Arlen L. Roesner, Dave Mayer
  • Publication number: 20180026325
    Abstract: Examples described herein include an electromagnetic interference shield. In some examples, the electromagnetic interference shield includes a wall comprised of a conductive material. The wall may have a first surface, a second surface, and a thickness between the first surface and the second surface. The shield may include a rounded opening in the wall that creates an air passageway through the thickness of the wall. The shield may also include a first obstruction in the opening and a second obstruction in the opening. The first obstruction may span across the opening. The second obstruction may span across the opening and intersect the first obstruction. The first obstruction and the second obstruction may be waveguide structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Elene Chobanyan, Karl J. Bois, Dave Mayer, Arlen L. Roesner
  • Publication number: 20170303439
    Abstract: A modular utility assembly is provided herein. The modular utility assembly includes a power module, a network module, and a cooling module. The power module includes a power connector to mate with and provide power to an electronic module. The network module includes a network connector to mate with and provide a network connection between the network module and the electronic module. The cooling module includes a cooling connector to mate with and connect to a cooling component on the electronic module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Tahir CADER, John P FRANZ, Wade D VINSON, Arlen L ROESNER, Kevin B LEIGH, Dave MAYER
  • Patent number: 9499306
    Abstract: A gift bag is provided having a generally traditional gift bag configuration with four side panels, a closed end and an open end opposite the closed end for inserting therein and removing therefrom a gift or other such item. At least one of the side panels of the gift bag is double-walled, thereby forming a cavity within the gift bag. A plurality of candy pieces is contained within the cavity. A candy dispenser is integral with the gift bag having a container into which one or more of the plurality of candy pieces may enter after exiting the cavity through a small opening therein. Once the candy dispenser is moved to an open position, a user can remove the candy therefrom and then move the candy dispenser back to a closed position in order to contain the remainder of the plurality of candy pieces within the gift bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Carol Miller, Dave Mayer
  • Publication number: 20150210434
    Abstract: A gift bag is provided having a generally traditional gift bag configuration with four side panels, a closed end and an open end opposite the closed end for inserting therein and removing therefrom a gift or other such item. At least one of the side panels of the gift bag is double-walled, thereby forming a cavity within the gift bag. A plurality of candy pieces is contained within the cavity. A candy dispenser is integral with the gift bag having a container into which one or more of the plurality of candy pieces may enter after exiting the cavity through a small opening therein. Once the candy dispenser is moved to an open position, a user can remove the candy therefrom and then move the candy dispenser back to a closed position in order to contain the remainder of the plurality of candy pieces within the gift bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Carol Miller, Dave Mayer
  • Patent number: 9001510
    Abstract: System and method for positioning a midplane within a computer chassis. In some embodiments, a computer system includes a chassis, a midplane disposed within the chassis, and a plunger pin coupled to the midplane. The plunger pin is selectably movable between a first position, wherein the midplane is immovable relative to the chassis, and a second position, wherein the midplane is moveable relative to the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Dave Mayer
  • Patent number: 8475246
    Abstract: An airflow damper is provided, the airflow damper includes a resilient body having a fixed end and a free end. In a default state, the free end extends to restrict airflow. In a device accommodation state, the free end flattens to accommodate a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Dave Mayer, Paul Rubens
  • Patent number: 8382161
    Abstract: A blade guard for a runner blade of an ice skate. The blade guard includes a channel extending a distance between first and second ends. The channel has an open top and a bottom surface and first and second opposing side surfaces extending from the bottom surface to the open top. The blade guard also includes at least one recess disposed below the channel and extending a distance transverse to the distance of the channel. The at least one recess includes first and second countersink portions at opposite ends of the distance and a center portion. A first shoulder is defined between the first countersink portion and the center portion and a second shoulder is defined between the second countersink portion and the center portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Rollergard, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Dave Mayer, Victor Posa, Paul M. Steinhauser, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110204612
    Abstract: A blade guard for a runner blade of an ice skate. The blade guard includes a channel extending a distance between first and second ends. The channel has an open top and a bottom surface and first and second opposing side surfaces extending from the bottom surface to the open top. The blade guard also includes at least one recess disposed below the channel and extending a distance transverse to the distance of the channel. The at least one recess includes first and second countersink portions at opposite ends of the distance and a center portion. A first shoulder is defined between the first countersink portion and the center portion and a second shoulder is defined between the second countersink portion and the center portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Dave Mayer, Victor Posa, Paul M. Steinhauser, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110182030
    Abstract: System and method for positioning a midplane within a computer chassis. In some embodiments, a computer system includes a chassis, a midplane disposed within the chassis, and a plunger pin coupled to the midplane. The plunger pin is selectably movable between a first position, wherein the midplane is immovable relative to the chassis, and a second position, wherein the midplane is moveable relative to the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventor: Dave MAYER
  • Patent number: 7866705
    Abstract: A blade guard for a runner blade of an ice skate. The blade guard includes a channel extending a distance between first and second ends. The channel has an open top and a bottom surface and first and second opposing side surfaces extending from the bottom surface to the open top. The blade guard also includes at least one recess disposed below the channel and extending a distance transverse to the distance of the channel. The at least one recess includes first and second countersink portions at opposite ends of the distance and a center portion. A first shoulder is defined between the first countersink portion and the center portion and a second shoulder is defined between the second countersink portion and the center portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Rollergard, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Dave Mayer, Victor Posa, Paul M. Steinhauser, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100073868
    Abstract: An airflow damper Is provided, the airflow damper includes a resilient body having a fixed end and a free end. In a default state, the free end extends to restrict airflow. In a device accommodation state, the free end flattens to accommodate a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Dave Mayer, Paul Rubens
  • Publication number: 20080231007
    Abstract: A blade guard for a runner blade of an ice skate. The blade guard includes a channel extending a distance between first and second ends. The channel has an open top and a bottom surface and first and second opposing side surfaces extending from the bottom surface to the open top. The blade guard also includes at least one recess disposed below the channel and extending a distance transverse to the distance of the channel. The at least one recess includes first and second countersink portions at opposite ends of the distance and a center portion. A first shoulder is defined between the first countersink portion and the center portion and a second shoulder is defined between the second countersink portion and the center portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Dave Mayer, Victor Posa, Paul M. Steinhauser
  • Patent number: D574458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Rollergard L.L.C.
    Inventors: Dave Mayer, Victor Posa, Paul M. Steinhauser, Jr.