Patents by Inventor Gary D. Shives

Gary D. Shives 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: 9253924
    Abstract: An image display device comprising an image display panel, heat dispersion material positioned proximate to the image display panel, a frame system including a framework positioned proximate to the heat dispersion material opposite the image display panel, and a plurality of electronic components engaging the framework, where the image display device exhibits a support factor of less than about 150 mm-W/m° K. The framework can be adhesively bonded to the heat dispersion material. The framework can include a height and a width wherein the heat dispersion material substantially spans the height and the width. Additionally, a first cross support can span the framework and a plurality of second electronic components can engage the first cross support. Additionally a second cross support can span the framework wherein at least one of the second electronic components engages the second cross support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela
  • Patent number: 9250462
    Abstract: An image display device comprising an image display panel, a frame system including a framework operatively engaging the image display panel and a plurality of electronic components operatively engaging the framework, heat dispersion material operatively engaging the framework and in operative thermal contact with the electronic components, where the frame system exhibits a support factor of less than about 150 mm-W/m° K.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. Shives, William Varela
  • Patent number: 9253932
    Abstract: An image display device having improved properties, comprising an image display panel, heat dispersion material positioned proximate to the image display panel, an open frame positioned proximate to the heat dispersion material opposite the image display panel, and a plurality of electronic components engaging the open frame, the image display device exhibits a support factor of less than about 375 mm-W/m° K.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela
  • Publication number: 20150316813
    Abstract: An image display device comprising an image display panel, a frame system including a framework operatively engaging the image display panel and a plurality of electronic components operatively engaging the framework, heat dispersion material operatively engaging the framework and in operative thermal contact with the electronic components, where the frame system exhibits a support factor of less than about 150 mm-W/m° K.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventors: Gary D. SHIVES, William VARELA
  • Publication number: 20150313038
    Abstract: An image display device comprising an image display panel, heat dispersion material positioned proximate to the image display panel, a frame system including a framework positioned proximate to the heat dispersion material opposite the image display panel, and a plurality of electronic components engaging the framework, where the image display device exhibits a support factor of less than about 150 mm-W/m° K. The framework can be adhesively bonded to the heat dispersion material. The framework can include a height and a width wherein the heat dispersion material substantially spans the height and the width. Additionally, a first cross support can span the framework and a plurality of second electronic components can engage the first cross support. Additionally a second cross support can span the framework wherein at least one of the second electronic components engages the second cross support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventors: Gary D. SHIVES, Gerald HOFFERT, William VARELA
  • Publication number: 20150313043
    Abstract: An image display device having improved properties, comprising an image display panel, heat dispersion material positioned proximate to the image display panel, an open frame positioned proximate to the heat dispersion material opposite the image display panel, and a plurality of electronic components engaging the open frame, the image display device exhibits a support factor of less than about 375 mm-W/m° K.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. SHIVES, Gerald HOFFERT, William VARELA
  • Patent number: 9104058
    Abstract: An image display device comprising an image display panel, a frame system including a framework operatively engaging the image display panel and a plurality of electronic components operatively engaging the framework, heat dispersion material operatively engaging the framework and in operative thermal contact with the electronic components, where the frame system exhibits a support factor of less than about 375 mm-W/m° K.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. Shives, William Varela
  • Patent number: 9087669
    Abstract: An image display device having improved properties, comprising an image display panel, heat dispersion material positioned proximate to the image display panel, an open frame positioned proximate to the heat dispersion material opposite the image display panel, and a plurality of electronic components engaging the open frame, the image display device exhibits a support factor of less than about 375 mm-W/m° K.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela
  • Patent number: 9081220
    Abstract: An image display device comprising an image display panel, heat dispersion material positioned proximate to the image display panel, a frame system including a framework positioned proximate to the heat dispersion material opposite the image display panel, and a plurality of electronic components engaging the framework, where the image display device exhibits a support factor of less than about 375 mm-W/m° K. The framework can be adhesively bonded to the heat dispersion material. The framework can include a height and a width wherein the heat dispersion material substantially spans the height and the width. Additionally, a first cross support can span the framework and a plurality of second electronic components can engage the first cross support. Additionally a second cross support can span the framework wherein at least one of the second electronic components engages the second cross support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela
  • Patent number: 7799428
    Abstract: A thermal solution for an electronic device, which is positioned between a heat source and an external surface of the electronic device and/or another component of the electronic device, where the thermal solution facilitates heat dissipation from the heat source while shielding the external surface and/or second component from the heat generated by the heat source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Kikuo Fujiwara, Masaaki Tozawa, Gary D. Shives, Julian Norley, Robert Anderson Reynolds, III
  • Patent number: 7420810
    Abstract: A thermal management device for the removal of thermal energy useful for, inter alia, electronic devices or other components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley E. Reis, Prathib Skandakumaran, Martin David Smalc, Gary D. Shives, Gary Stephen Kostyak, Julian Norley
  • Patent number: 7393587
    Abstract: A finstock material for heat dissipation, which includes at least one sheet of flexible graphite sandwiched between two outer layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Graftech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Witold Krassowski, Gary D. Shives, Julian Norley, Robert Anderson Reynolds, III
  • Publication number: 20080151502
    Abstract: An image display device comprising an image display panel, heat dispersion material positioned proximate to the image display panel, a frame system including a framework positioned proximate to the heat dispersion material opposite the image display panel, and a plurality of electronic components engaging the framework, where the image display device exhibits a support factor of 0 mm-W/m° K. The framework can be adhesively bonded to the heat dispersion material. The framework can include a height and a width wherein the heat dispersion material substantially spans the height and the width. Additionally, a first cross support can span the framework and a plurality of second electronic components can engage the first cross support. Additionally a second cross support can span the framework wherein at least one of the second electronic components engages the second cross support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela
  • Patent number: 7385819
    Abstract: An image display device comprising an image display panel, heat dispersion material positioned proximate to the image display panel, a frame system including a framework positioned proximate to the heat dispersion material opposite the image display panel, and a plurality of electronic components engaging the framework, where the image display device exhibits a support factor of 0 mm-W/m° K. The framework can be adhesively bonded to the heat dispersion material. The framework can include a height and a width wherein the heat dispersion material substantially spans the height and the width. Additionally, a first cross support can span the framework and a plurality of second electronic components can engage the first cross support. Additionally a second cross support can span the framework wherein at least one of the second electronic components engages the second cross support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela
  • Publication number: 20080062651
    Abstract: A thermal management device for the removal of thermal energy useful for, inter alia, electronic devices or other components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Bradley E. Reis, Prathib Skandakumaran, Martin David Smalc, Gary D. Shives, Gary Stephen Kostyak, Julian Norley
  • Patent number: 7292441
    Abstract: A thermal solution for a portable electronic device, which is positioned between a heat source and another component of the electronic device, where the thermal solution facilitates heat dissipation from the heat source while shielding the second component from the heat generated by the heat source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Advanced Energy Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Martin David Smalc, Gary D. Shives, Robert Anderson Reynolds, III
  • Patent number: 7161809
    Abstract: A thermal solution for equipment containing a heat-generating component, which is positioned between the heat-generating component and an external surface of the equipment, where the thermal solution facilitates heat dissipation from the heat-generating component while shielding the external surface from the heat generated by the heat-generating component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Advanced Energy Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Brian M. Ford, Gary D. Shives, Julian Norley, Robert Anderson Reynolds, III
  • Patent number: 6982874
    Abstract: A thermal solution for an electronic device, which is positioned between a heat source and an external surface of the electronic device and/or another component of the electronic device, where the thermal solution facilitates heat dissipation from the heat source while shielding the external surface and/or second component from the heat generated by the heat source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Advanced Energy Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Martin David Smalc, Gary D. Shives, Robert Anderson Reynolds, III
  • Patent number: 6871560
    Abstract: A system is provided for ultrasonic inspection of cylindrical carbon articles, such as electrodes of the type utilized in electric arc steel making furnaces. An inspection station is provided for receiving the electrode in a fixed longitudinal location and for rotating the electrode about the longitudinal axis of the electrode. Master and slave robots are provided, and each carries a pair of transducers arranged to engage the electrode at circumferentially spaced positions about the electrode. Each pair of transducers is carried on a yoke. The inspection station rotates the electrode while the master and slave robots o each carry their associated pair of transducers along approximately one half the length of the electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: UCAR Carbon Company Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Paul S. Sirocky, Thomas E. Michaels
  • Publication number: 20020148295
    Abstract: A system is provided for ultrasonic inspection of cylindrical carbon articles, such as electrodes of the type utilized in electric arc steel making furnaces. An inspection station is provided for receiving the electrode in a fixed longitudinal location and for rotating the electrode about the longitudinal axis of the electrode. Master and slave robots are provided, and each carries a pair of transducers arranged to engage the electrode at circumferentially spaced positions about the electrode. Each pair of transducers is carried on a yoke. The inspection station rotates the electrode while the master and slave robots o each carry their associated pair of transducers along approximately one half the length of the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Paul S. Sirocky, Thomas E. Michaels