Patents by Inventor David F. Hutchinson

David F. Hutchinson 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: 7805868
    Abstract: A product badge coupled to a product, such as an information handling system, displays product information to align with a selected of plural product orientations by illuminating a first display material to present the product information in a first orientation associated with a first product orientation and a second display material to present the product information in a second orientation associated with a second product orientation. For instance, illumination by a backlight presents the product information in the first orientation by interacting with the first display material, and suspension of illumination by the backlight presents the product information in the second orientation by allowing reflective light to interact with the second display material. Selection of illumination is automatically or manually accomplished.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: David F. Hutchinson, Charles D. Hood, Randall T. Smith
  • Patent number: 7299575
    Abstract: A product badge coupled to a product, such as an information handling system, displays product information to align with a selected of plural product orientations by illuminating a first display material to present the product information in a first orientation associated with a first product orientation and a second display material to present the product information in a second orientation associated with a second product orientation. For instance, illumination by a backlight presents the product information in the first orientation by interacting with the first display material, and suspension of illumination by the backlight presents the product information in the second orientation by allowing reflective light to interact with the second display material. Selection of illumination is automatically or manually accomplished.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: David F. Hutchinson, Charles D. Hood, Randall T. Smith
  • Patent number: 6744630
    Abstract: A computer includes a chassis, a heat generating component mounted in the chassis and an airflow generating component mounted in the chassis. A flexible and variable length duct extends between the heat generating component and the airflow generating component. A first shroud is connected to a first terminal end of the duct and is mounted adjacent the heat generating component. A second shroud is connected to a second terminal end of the duct and is mounted adjacent the airflow generating component. As a result, a change of position of the heat generating component relative to the position of the airflow generating component is easily accommodated by the duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: David F. Hutchinson, Matthew J. McGowan
  • Publication number: 20030235033
    Abstract: A computer includes a chassis, a heat generating component mounted in the chassis and an airflow generating component mounted in the chassis. A flexible and variable length duct extends between the heat generating component and the airflow generating component. A first shroud is connected to a first terminal end of the duct and is mounted adjacent the heat generating component. A second shroud is connected to a second terminal end of the duct and is mounted adjacent the airflow generating component. As a result, a change of position of the heat generating component relative to the position of the airflow generating component is easily accommodated by the duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: David F. Hutchinson, Matthew J. McGowan
  • Patent number: 5533651
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for adapting a liquid dispenser to accept a liquid container, regardless of the container's closure. The adapter utilizes a flexible fitting and/or a cammed fitting which allows it to securely fit a large number of dispensers. Also, the adapter utilizes a releasable detent connection which allows the adapter to be easily installed and removed from the dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Inventors: John W. Eddy, David F. Hutchinson, Kelly S. Needham, Sr.