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).
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Patent number: 9253924Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 8, 2015Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela
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Patent number: 9250462Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 8, 2015Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.Inventors: Gary D. Shives, William Varela
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Patent number: 9253932Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 8, 2015Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela
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Publication number: 20150316813Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC.Inventors: Gary D. SHIVES, William VARELA
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Publication number: 20150313038Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC.Inventors: Gary D. SHIVES, Gerald HOFFERT, William VARELA
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Publication number: 20150313043Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.Inventors: Gary D. SHIVES, Gerald HOFFERT, William VARELA
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Patent number: 9104058Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 9, 2005Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.Inventors: Gary D. Shives, William Varela
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Patent number: 9087669Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 9, 2005Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela
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Patent number: 9081220Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 27, 2005Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela
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Patent number: 7799428Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 6, 2004Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.Inventors: Kikuo Fujiwara, Masaaki Tozawa, Gary D. Shives, Julian Norley, Robert Anderson Reynolds, III
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Patent number: 7420810Abstract: A thermal management device for the removal of thermal energy useful for, inter alia, electronic devices or other components.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2006Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Bradley E. Reis, Prathib Skandakumaran, Martin David Smalc, Gary D. Shives, Gary Stephen Kostyak, Julian Norley
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Patent number: 7393587Abstract: A finstock material for heat dissipation, which includes at least one sheet of flexible graphite sandwiched between two outer layers.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2004Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: Graftech International Holdings Inc.Inventors: Daniel Witold Krassowski, Gary D. Shives, Julian Norley, Robert Anderson Reynolds, III
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Publication number: 20080151502Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2005Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela
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Patent number: 7385819Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 27, 2005Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela
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Publication number: 20080062651Abstract: A thermal management device for the removal of thermal energy useful for, inter alia, electronic devices or other components.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2006Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventors: Bradley E. Reis, Prathib Skandakumaran, Martin David Smalc, Gary D. Shives, Gary Stephen Kostyak, Julian Norley
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Patent number: 7292441Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 7, 2005Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Advanced Energy Technology Inc.Inventors: Martin David Smalc, Gary D. Shives, Robert Anderson Reynolds, III
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Patent number: 7161809Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 15, 2004Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Advanced Energy Technology Inc.Inventors: Brian M. Ford, Gary D. Shives, Julian Norley, Robert Anderson Reynolds, III
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Patent number: 6982874Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 25, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Advanced Energy Technology Inc.Inventors: Martin David Smalc, Gary D. Shives, Robert Anderson Reynolds, III
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Patent number: 6871560Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 14, 2002Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: UCAR Carbon Company Inc.Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Paul S. Sirocky, Thomas E. Michaels
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Publication number: 20020148295Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Paul S. Sirocky, Thomas E. Michaels