Patents by Inventor David Rittenhouse

David Rittenhouse 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: 20170264983
    Abstract: Small-scale audio speakers of various shapes are installed in parent devices. Inner casings, and the surrounding vibration-damping zone often required between such casings and the surrounding parent-device walls, are omitted from the assembly. During integration with the parent device, each un-encased speaker and its signal lines are sealed into a single-walled enclosure that incorporates a parent-device wall as at least one side. The entire interior of the single-walled enclosure becomes a back volume for the speaker. The single-walled enclosure may incorporate seals at the speaker's audio-output aperture, at the pass-through for the signal lines, and at the interface between the parent-device wall(s) and the added side(s) constituting the single-walled enclosure. Optional adhesive-free sealing options include sliding tabs held by a snap-lock latch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Devon Worrell, David A. Rittenhouse
  • Publication number: 20170177026
    Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an device that includes a first body coupled to a first housing, a second body coupled to a second housing, a hinge rod, and a spring clip on an outside diameter of the hinge rod, where the spring clip is configured to increase the torque of the hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: David A. Rittenhouse
  • Publication number: 20170094382
    Abstract: Small-scale audio speakers of various shapes are installed in parent devices. Inner casings, and the surrounding vibration-damping zone often required between such casings and the surrounding parent-device walls, are omitted from the assembly. During integration with the parent device, each un-encased speaker and its signal lines are sealed into a single-walled enclosure that incorporates a parent-device wall as at least one side. The entire interior of the single-walled enclosure becomes a back volume for the speaker. The single-walled enclosure may incorporate seals at the speaker's audio-output aperture, at the pass-through for the signal lines, and at the interface between the parent-device wall(s) and the added side(s) constituting the single-walled enclosure. Optional adhesive-free sealing options include sliding tabs held by a snap-lock latch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Devon Worrell, David A. Rittenhouse
  • Publication number: 20170094380
    Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to an integrated sound bar hinge assembly for a mobile electronic device. A wearable electronic device may include a hinge assembly body; at least one hinge set coupled with hinge assembly body to hingeably couple a first portion of a mobile device to a second portion of the mobile device; and at least one speaker bracket contained in the hinge assembly body to install a first speaker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventor: David A. Rittenhouse
  • Patent number: 9563236
    Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed an adjustable tension wrap end hinge. A hinge assembly includes a first wrap end component and a second wrap end component; a first axle and a second axle, the wrap section of the first wrap end component being wrapped at least in part around a first portion of the first axle adjacent to a first end of the first axle, and the wrap section of the second wrap end component being wrapped at least in part around a first portion of the second axle adjacent to a first end of the second axle; and a first tension screw to adjust a tension of the first wrap end component on the first axle and a second tension screw to adjust a tension of the second wrap end component on the second axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: David A. Rittenhouse
  • Publication number: 20160209235
    Abstract: Described is an apparatus which comprises: a first sheet, formed of non-metallic material, to position a Device-Under-Test (DUT); and a frame, formed of non-magnetic material, to support the first sheet such that the frame can be oriented in various positions to calibrate one or more sensors associated with the DUT. A method is also provided which comprises: positioning a DUT on a first sheet made from a non-metallic material; securing the position of the DUT using adjustable stoppers coupled to the first sheet, wherein the first sheet is coupled to a frame which is made from a non-magnetic material, and wherein the frame supports the first sheet such that the frame can be oriented in various positions to calibrate one or more sensors associated with the DUT; and orienting the frame in various positions one at a time to calibrate the one or more sensors of the DUT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Jesus T. Fortu, David A. Rittenhouse, Gabriel A. Bowers, Itai Samoelov
  • Patent number: 9371676
    Abstract: In one example a hinge assembly for an electronic device comprises a linkage comprising a first bushing disposed at a first end of the linkage and a second bushing disposed at a second end of the bushing, a first shaft rotatable within the first bushing about a first axis, a second shaft rotatable within the second bushing about a second axis, and at least one compression element disposed on the first shaft, wherein the first shaft and the first bushing are threaded such that rotation of the first shaft within the first bushing induces lateral translation of the first shaft along the first axis. Other examples may be described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: David A. Rittenhouse
  • Publication number: 20160090766
    Abstract: In one example a hinge assembly for an electronic device comprises a linkage comprising a first bushing disposed at a first end of the linkage and a second bushing disposed at a second end of the bushing, a first shaft rotatable within the first bushing about a first axis, a second shaft rotatable within the second bushing about a second axis, and at least one compression element disposed on the first shaft, wherein the first shaft and the first bushing are threaded such that rotation of the first shaft within the first bushing induces lateral translation of the first shaft along the first axis. Other examples may be described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: David A. Rittenhouse
  • Publication number: 20160010375
    Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed an adjustable tension wrap end hinge. A hinge assembly includes a first wrap end component and a second wrap end component; a first axle and a second axle, the wrap section of the first wrap end component being wrapped at least in part around a first portion of the first axle adjacent to a first end of the first axle, and the wrap section of the second wrap end component being wrapped at least in part around a first portion of the second axle adjacent to a first end of the second axle; and a first tension screw to adjust a tension of the first wrap end component on the first axle and a second tension screw to adjust a tension of the second wrap end component on the second axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventor: David A. Rittenhouse
  • Patent number: 6969095
    Abstract: A connector assembly is disclosed. The connector assembly comprises a connector having an internal conical shaped bore dimensioned so that a capillary column and auxiliary tubing can be press-fit into the bore, and an auxiliary length of cylindrical tubing having an inner diameter dimensioned so that a close fit is created when a capillary column is inserted through the auxiliary tubing and having an outer diameter dimensioned so that a fluid seal is created when the auxiliary tubing is press-fit into the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: David Rittenhouse
  • Publication number: 20040108718
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a fluid tight seal between a capillary column and a connector. The method and apparatus are easy to employ and do not require the use of screws, ferrules, or additional tools. The method can be used for any capillary tubing as well as for megabore and microbore columns and tubing. In the method, a length of auxiliary tubing is placed over the outside of tubing requiring a fluid tight seal, such as a capillary column. After the capillary column is inserted into the connector, the length of auxiliary tubing is press-fit into the connector creating a secondary fluid tight seal. The auxiliary tubing provides additional mechanical stability during mechanical vibration and dramatically increases the tensile force required to compromise the fluid seal. This method can be used for many types of chromatography including gas chromatography and liquid chromatography. A connector assembly and fluid tight seal assembly are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventor: David Rittenhouse
  • Patent number: 6709027
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a fluid tight seal between a capillary column and a connector. The method and apparatus are easy to employ and do not require the use of screws, ferrules, or additional tools. The method can be used for any capillary tubing as well as for megabore and microbore columns and tubing. In the method, a length of auxiliary tubing is placed over the outside of tubing requiring a fluid tight seal, such as a capillary column. After the capillary column is inserted into the connector, the length of auxiliary tubing is press-fit into the connector creating a secondary fluid tight seal. The auxiliary tubing provides additional mechanical stability during mechanical vibration and dramatically increases the tensile force required to compromise the fluid seal. This method can be used for many types of chromatography including gas chromatography and liquid chromatography. A connector assembly and fluid tight seal assembly are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: David Rittenhouse
  • Publication number: 20020117855
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a fluid tight seal between a capillary column and a connector. The method and apparatus are easy to employ and do not require the use of screws, ferrules, or additional tools. The method can be used for any capillary tubing as well as for megabore and microbore columns and tubing. In the method, a length of auxiliary tubing is placed over the outside of tubing requiring a fluid tight seal, such as a capillary column. After the capillary column is inserted into the connector, the length of auxiliary tubing is press-fit into the connector creating a secondary fluid tight seal. The auxiliary tubing provides additional mechanical stability during mechanical vibration and dramatically increases the tensile force required to compromise the fluid seal. This method can be used for many types of chromatography including gas chromatography and liquid chromatography. A connector assembly and fluid tight seal assembly are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventor: David Rittenhouse
  • Patent number: 6159585
    Abstract: A security paper indicates exposure to a solvent by a solvent resistant color signal. A metal mordant dye first co-reactant and a mordant dye second co-reactant form an organic solvent-insoluble colored reaction product when the paper is washed with an organic solvent. The metal mordant dye first co-reactant and a mordant dye second co-reactant are chemically isolated from each other so as to prevent the coordinate covalent bond from forming until the paper is washed with an organic solvent. The chemical isolation can be effected by encapsulation or other physical separation of the co-reactants. The organic solvent-insoluble colored reaction product, once formed, remains entrapped in the web when the paper is washed with an organic solvent. The chemical isolation prevents the organic solvent-insoluble colored reaction product from forming upon the application of pressure alone to the paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Corporation
    Inventor: David A. Rittenhouse
  • Patent number: 4929470
    Abstract: A method of making decorative cast-coated paper including particulate matter (such as flock, fiber or metal flake) in the coating, in which the particulate matter is added to the coating prior to the application of the coating to the paper, and cast on a casting drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1990
    Assignee: James River Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Rittenhouse, Fred Neurohr, Doug R. Estridge