Patents by Inventor Gerardo Orozco Abundis

Gerardo Orozco Abundis 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).

  • Focal point shifter for scanning applications
    Patent number: 7570399
    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for the shifting of a scanning device's focal point is described herein. The method, system, and apparatus comprise a focal point shifter interposed between a scanner surface and a target surface of a medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Gerardo Orozco Abundis, Kevin J. Youngers
  • Electronic device that accepts an accessory card, and design methodology therefor
    Patent number: 7143940
    Abstract: In a design methodology for an electronic device that accepts a removable accessory card, the electronic device is provided with an accessory card receptacle and a power connector. The power connector is positioned with respect to the accessory card receptacle such that an accessory card cannot be inserted into, or removed from, the accessory card receptacle while a power cord is connected to the power connector. An accessory card, and electronic devices that receive accessory cards, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Gerardo Orozco Abundis, Theodore A Smith
  • System and methods for coupling a media adapter to an imaging device
    Patent number: 6950214
    Abstract: System and methods for coupling a media adapter to an imaging device. One embodiment of a system comprises an imaging device and a coupler on the imaging device. A signal link is established between the imaging device and the coupler on the imaging device. The system also comprises a media adapter. A mating coupler on the media adapter contacts the signal link when the mating coupler on the media adapter is connected to the coupler on the imaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Gerardo Orozco Abundis
  • Image capture device with stand
    Publication number: 20050030593
    Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an improved image capture device comprises a housing having a bottom and a plurality of sides and at least one rotatable stand coupled to one of the plurality of sides and operable to rotate in a plane parallel to the side to which the at least one stand is coupled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventor: Gerardo Orozco-Abundis
  • Image capture device with a telescopic hinge
    Publication number: 20050031390
    Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an image capture device comprises a housing and at least one telescopic hinge operable to couple a lid to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventor: Gerardo Orozco-Abundis
  • Electronic device that accepts an accessory card, and design methodology therefor
    Publication number: 20040094623
    Abstract: In a design methodology for an electronic device that accepts a removable accessory card, the electronic device is provided with an accessory card receptacle and a power connector. The power connector is positioned with respect to the accessory card receptacle such that an accessory card cannot be inserted into, or removed from, the accessory card receptacle while a power cord is connected to the power connector. An accessory card, and electronic devices that receive accessory cards, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Gerardo Orozco Abundis, Theodore A. Smith