Patents by Inventor Earl W. Moore

Earl W. Moore 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: 9829933
    Abstract: Examples described herein include latch mechanisms for covers. In some examples, an electronic device has an enclosure, a cover, and a latch mechanism. The enclosure may include an opening. The latch mechanism may include a rotatable arm, a spring to bias the rotatable arm to secure the cover to the enclosure, and a cam moveable between a rest position and an engaged position. In the engaged position, the cam moves the rotatable arm to release the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Shou-Jen Yang, Earl W. Moore, David A. Selvidge
  • Patent number: 9766657
    Abstract: An integrated power-security cable device usable with a computing device includes an integrated power-security cable. The integrated power-security cable device includes a security cable to secure the computing device to an object, a power cable to provide power to the computing device, and a covering member surrounding the security cable and the power cable. The integrated power-security cable device is connected to an integrated electrical connector including a security lock to lock the integrated electrical connector to the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Earl W Moore
  • Patent number: 9754857
    Abstract: A system for cooling a heat producing device is provided. The system can include an air mover (110) wherein at least a portion of the discharge airflow (115) is directed radially outward. The system can also include a thermal conduit (120) and a thermal member (130). The thermal member can have a first surface (135), a second surface (140) and at least one integrally formed heat exchange surface (150). At least a portion of the heat exchange surface (150) can be at least partially disposed in the air mover discharge airflow (115). At least a portion of the first surface (135) can be disposed proximate the thermal conduit (120). At least a portion of the second surface (140) can be disposed proximate the air mover (110).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark S Tracy, Earl W Moore
  • Patent number: 9740237
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a removable input device and assembly thereof. According to one embodiment, the assembly includes a base frame having a cavity for receiving the input device. A movable attachment member is formed on the base frame for facilitating attachment of a display device with the assembly. Furthermore, the input device is configured to removably attach to and from the base frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Earl W Moore, Paul N Walker
  • Publication number: 20170205857
    Abstract: An example mounting assembly is provided herein. The mounting assembly includes a first cage, a second cage, a rail member, a rigid cable member, a latch member, and a lock mechanism. The rail member to move the first cage and the second cage between an installed position, an access position, and a transitional position. The rigid cable member to move with the first cage and the second cage along the rail member. The latch member to retain the first cage and the second cage in the installed position. The lock mechanism to hold the second cage in the access position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Earl W MOORE, Vincent NGUYEN
  • Publication number: 20170147043
    Abstract: An example mounting assembly is provided herein. The mounting assembly includes a mounting rail member, a support member, and a retention member. The mounting rail member to mount to a rack. The support member extending from the mounting rail member to support a chassis. The retention member extending from the mounting rail member to retain the chassis and a cage rail therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT LP
    Inventor: Earl W MOORE
  • Publication number: 20170099743
    Abstract: Example techniques for using a release latch to access a second tray of a server are disclosed. An example method includes operating a server in a rack. A release latch is engaged to initiate movement of a first tray of the server away from a second tray located behind the first tray. The second tray can then be accessed to remove and replace a storage drive from the second tray while the server remains in operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen Spencer, Earl W. Moore, Vincent Nguyen
  • Patent number: 9606590
    Abstract: A heat sink of a computing system includes a base and a shield associated with a component. The base is to mount to the computing system, and the shield is to be coupled to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Paul N. Walker, Earl W Moore
  • Patent number: 9609778
    Abstract: Example techniques for using a release latch to access a second tray of a server are disclosed. An example method includes operating a server in a rack. A release latch is engaged to initiate movement of a first tray of the server away from a second tray located behind the first tray. The second tray can then be accessed to remove and replace a storage drive from the second tray while the server remains in operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Stephen Spencer, Earl W. Moore, Vincent Nguyen
  • Patent number: 9547620
    Abstract: A computing device including a printed circuit board. A docking port coupled to the printed circuit board. Wherein the docking port can receive a docking connector that either passes through an aperture in the printed circuit board or passes by the edge of the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Earl W Moore, Paul N Walker
  • Publication number: 20170010641
    Abstract: A disk drive module is provided herein. The disk drive module includes a frame, a keyed member, a front aperture, and a back aperture. The frame includes a top wall, a bottom wall. and a pair of side walls therebetween. The keyed member is formed along at least one of the pair of side walls. The front aperture to receive a drive carrier. The back aperture to interchangeably receive at least one back end selected from a hot plug back end and a non-hot plug back end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Earl W MOORE, Minh H NGUYEN, David A SELVIDGE
  • Publication number: 20160357229
    Abstract: A system is provided herein. The system includes a support member and a latch mechanism. The support member includes a positioning member. The latch mechanism is connected to the support member. The latch mechanism includes a handle and a retention latch. The handle is formed to rotate about an axis. Rotation of the handle to shift engagement of the handle with the positioning member between an engaged position and an unengaged position. The retention latch to engage with a chassis and secure the support member therein. The retention latch connects to the handle. In the engaged position, the handle to connect to the positioning member and the retention latch to engage with the chassis. In the unengaged position, the handle and the positioning member to disconnect and the handle to displace the retention latch to release engagement of the retention latch with the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventor: Earl W Moore
  • Publication number: 20160292463
    Abstract: A base member for a tablet computing device including a fastener to removably couple a tablet computing device to the base. A receptacle can receive a security lock to secure the base, wherein the security lock is to prevent the fastener from releasing the tablet computing device in a first mode and allows the releasing of the tablet computing device in a second mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventor: Earl W MOORE
  • Publication number: 20160254030
    Abstract: A disk drive module is provided herein. The disk drive module includes a set of rail members formed on two opposing sides of a frame, and a retaining wall extending between the set of rail members with a retention member extending therefrom. A paddle member is positioned adjacent to the retention member. A hook member is connected to the paddle member and rotates about an axis between an engaged position and an unengaged position based on an amount of force applied to the paddle member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Earl W Moore, Minh H Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20160246329
    Abstract: An integrated power-security cable device usable with a computing device includes an integrated power-security cable. The integrated power-security cable device includes a security cable to secure the computing device to an object, a power cable to provide power to the computing device, and a covering member surrounding the security cable and the power cable. The integrated power-security cable device is connected to an integrated electrical connector including a security lock to lock the integrated electrical connector to the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventor: Earl W MOORE
  • Patent number: 9218925
    Abstract: Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to a key including a primary dome, a plurality of second domes, and a first layer. The primary dome is to compress a switch if the primary dome collapses. The first layer is over the primary and secondary domes. The first layer collapses the primary dome and does not engage the secondary domes, if the first layer is pressed substantially levelly or parallel to the rest position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Luis C Armendariz, Earl W Moore, Joseph A Jones
  • Patent number: 9152826
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided, the electronic device having an anti-theft interface. If damage to the anti-theft interface is detected, the electronic device enters a user authentication mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Wan-Li Zhang, Adnan A. Siddiquie, Jeffrey A. Lev, Michael J. Dougherty, Earl W. Moore
  • Patent number: 9128532
    Abstract: A keyboard comprising a keyboard module, a support plate and at least one screw nut attached to the support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Ming-Jen Yu, Cheng-Han Wu, Earl W. Moore
  • Patent number: 9092189
    Abstract: A privacy screen mounting system, comprising a bezel having a recess for receiving a movable retention member therein, the retention member positionable from a retracted position to an extended position relative to a display screen to secure a privacy screen over the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Paul J. Doczy, Earl W. Moore, Sarah Jane Bussell
  • Patent number: D747716
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development IP
    Inventors: Stephen Spencer, Belgie B. McClelland, Earl W. Moore