Patents by Inventor David V. Hoenig

David V. Hoenig 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: 7106581
    Abstract: A computer (10) having a monitor housing (12) within which is affixed a logic module (24) having thereon a processor (36), a memory module (38), an internal power connector (39), a fixed disk drive (40), an internal data connector (41), and an external connector panel (46) all generally housed within a sheet metal housing (42) having therein a plurality of perforations (44) for allowing air from a fan assembly (30) to pass therethrough. A power supply (28) and monitor screen (14) are provided in the monitor housing (12) such that when the logic module (24) is mounted and electrically connected within the monitor housing (12) a generally complete computer (10) unit is provided. An auxiliary drive (16) is optionally provided and affixed to the logic module (24) such that the auxiliary drive (16) is externally accessible when the logic module (24) is affixed within the monitor housing (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Norman Olson, David V. Hoenig, Christopher J. Novak, Glen T. Walters
  • Patent number: 6954353
    Abstract: A computer (10) having a monitor housing (12) within which is affixed a logic module (24) having thereon a processor (36), a memory module (38), an internal power connector (39), a fixed disk drive (40), an internal data connector (41), and an external connector panel (46) all generally housed within a sheet metal housing (42) having therein a plurality of perforations (44) for allowing air from a fan assembly (30) to pass therethrough. A power supply (28) and monitor screen (14) are provided in the monitor housing (12) such that when the logic module (24) is mounted and electrically connected within the monitor housing (12) a generally complete computer (10) unit is provided. An auxiliary drive (16) is optionally provided and affixed to the logic module (24) such that the auxiliary drive (16) is externally accessible when the logic module (24) is affixed within the monitor housing (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Apple Computers Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Norman Olson, David V. Hoenig, Christopher J. Novak, Glen T. Walters
  • Publication number: 20030090867
    Abstract: A computer (10) having a monitor housing (12) within which is affixed a logic module (24) having thereon a processor (36), a memory module (38), a fixed disk drive (40) and an external connector panel (46) all generally housed within a sheet metal housing (42) having therein a plurality of perforations (44) for allowing air from a fan assembly (30) to pass therethrough. A power supply (28) and monitor screen (14) are provided in the monitor housing (12) such that when the logic module (24) is mounted and electrically connected within the monitor housing (12) a generally complete computer (10) unit is provided. An auxiliary drive (16) is optionally provided and affixed to the logic module (24) such that the auxiliary drive (16) is externally accessible when the logic module (24) is affixed within the monitor housing (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Norman Olson, David V. Hoenig, Christopher J. Novak, Glen T. Walters
  • Patent number: 6519138
    Abstract: A computer (10) having a monitor housing (12) within which is affixed a logic module (24) having thereon a processor (36), a memory module (38), a fixed disk drive (40) and an external connector panel (46) all generally housed within a sheet metal housing (42) having therein a plurality of perforations (44) for allowing air from a fan assembly (30) to pass therethrough. A power supply (28) and monitor screen (14) are provided in the monitor housing (12) such that when the logic module (24) is mounted and electrically connected within the monitor housing (12) a generally complete computer (10) unit is provided. An auxiliary drive (16) is optionally provided and affixed to the logic module (24) such that the auxiliary drive (16) is externally accessible when the logic module (24) is affixed within the monitor housing (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Norman Olson, David V. Hoenig, Christopher J. Novak, Glen T. Walters
  • Patent number: 6216999
    Abstract: A floating mount for attaching a device to a chassis, and for facilitating alignment of the device with respect to another structure fixed relative to the chassis. The floating mount includes a biasing member fixed to the chassis and a carrier adapted to mount to the device. The carrier includes an engaging portion for engaging the biasing member and receiving a retaining force exerted by the biasing member. The carrier also includes an aligning surface for abutting the other structure and for receiving an aligning force sufficient to overcome the retaining force and displace the carrier and the device into proper alignment with the other structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Norman Olson, David V. Hoenig, Christopher J. Novak, Glen T. Walters, Brian Thomas Sudderth
  • Patent number: 5881985
    Abstract: A tilting, swiveling, locking base apparatus tilts, swivels and locks to a computer monitor. The base apparatus comprises a tiltball unit including a slot opening which has a key opening portion, a recessed ledge disposed about the slot opening, and a locking rib disposed on the recessed ledge adjacent the key opening portion. The base apparatus further comprises a support unit having support points lying in a plane and including a shaft extending in a direction substantially perpendicular from the plane to an outer end, teeth on the outer end of the shaft configured to fit through the slot opening only in the key opening portion, a locking rim configured to slideably engage the recessed ledge, and an elastic locking snap formed to be deflected by the locking rib when the teeth are inserted into the key opening and to rebound when the shaft is displaced in the slot from the rib. The base apparatus uses a special tool to deflect the locking snap for detaching the tiltball unit from the support unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventor: David V. Hoenig
  • Patent number: 5850998
    Abstract: An integrated mounting solution provides a plurality of mounting connections in close proximity to the appliance, and one or more appliances with a compatible, mating mounting connection. In a preferred form, the mounting connections are integrated with the appliance and may take the form of a series of hole, or perhaps projections. In a particularly preferred form, the mounting connections are a series of holes arranged vertically and positioned in a recess designed into the appliance so that the mounting connections are not a prominent aspect of the visual impact of the appliance, yet are readily available for securing an accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Parsey, Daniel J. Coster, Elizabeth B. Swan, David V. Hoenig, John J. O'Brien, Susanne M. Pierce
  • Patent number: D385272
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: ACS Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang W. Jensen, David V. Hoenig