Patents by Inventor Eric Lotter

Eric Lotter 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: 11963321
    Abstract: A latching mechanism includes a latch housing comprising a plurality of standoffs, a mechanical energy storage component operatively coupled to the latch housing and a latch positioned inside the latch housing and operatively coupled to the mechanical energy storage component on a first side of the latch, the latch comprising a first opening positioned near the center of a body of the latch, a plurality of second openings positioned near the perimeter of the body of the latch and a ridge on a second side of the latch, wherein each of the plurality of standoffs protrude into a corresponding second opening of the plurality of second openings and wherein the latch moves in a lateral direction relative to the latch housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: PURE STORAGE, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Lotter, Aditya Prabhakar
  • Publication number: 20230345659
    Abstract: A server door assembly including at least one side mounting panel, a pivoting door disposed coupled to the at least one side mounting panel, wherein the pivoting door includes a first door component coupled to a pivot point of the side mounting panel, and a second door component configured to slide along the first component as the first component pivots about the pivot point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Eric Lotter, Aditya Prabhakar, Paula Zubiri Rivero
  • Publication number: 20230213710
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a body with an opening through the body, the opening corresponding to dimensions of a cable to be connected to a circuit board and a flat surface to abut the circuit board. The apparatus further includes one or more attachment mechanisms to attach the body to the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Eric Lotter, Aditya Prabhakar, Paula Zubiri Rivero
  • Publication number: 20210076518
    Abstract: A latching mechanism includes a latch housing comprising a plurality of standoffs, a mechanical energy storage component operatively coupled to the latch housing and a latch positioned inside the latch housing and operatively coupled to the mechanical energy storage component on a first side of the latch, the latch comprising a first opening positioned near the center of a body of the latch, a plurality of second openings positioned near the perimeter of the body of the latch and a ridge on a second side of the latch, wherein each of the plurality of standoffs protrude into a corresponding second opening of the plurality of second openings and wherein the latch moves in a lateral direction relative to the latch housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Eric Lotter, Aditya Prabhakar
  • Publication number: 20050072556
    Abstract: A heat sink clip is provided for attaching a heat sink assembly to a universal retention module (URM). The heat sink clip includes a body and a lever attached to the body by way of a pin. The body of the heat sink clip includes engagement portions which engage posts of the URM. The lever of the heat sink clip is pivotally attached to the heat sink assembly. As the lever is pivoted from an open position to a closed position, the pin moves along a bearing surface of the body. Also as the lever is pivoted, the engagement portions of the body interact with the posts of the URM to secure the heat sink assembly to the URM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Eric Lotter, Daniel Price
  • Patent number: D530682
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael O'Sullivan, Eric Lotter
  • Patent number: D533145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael O'Sullivan, Eric Lotter
  • Patent number: D551633
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael O'Sullivan, Eric Lotter