Patents by Inventor Glen T. Walters

Glen T. Walters 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: 7106581
    Abstract: A computer (10) having a monitor housing (12) within which is affixed a logic module (24) having thereon a processor (36), a memory module (38), an internal power connector (39), a fixed disk drive (40), an internal data connector (41), and an external connector panel (46) all generally housed within a sheet metal housing (42) having therein a plurality of perforations (44) for allowing air from a fan assembly (30) to pass therethrough. A power supply (28) and monitor screen (14) are provided in the monitor housing (12) such that when the logic module (24) is mounted and electrically connected within the monitor housing (12) a generally complete computer (10) unit is provided. An auxiliary drive (16) is optionally provided and affixed to the logic module (24) such that the auxiliary drive (16) is externally accessible when the logic module (24) is affixed within the monitor housing (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Norman Olson, David V. Hoenig, Christopher J. Novak, Glen T. Walters
  • Patent number: 6954353
    Abstract: A computer (10) having a monitor housing (12) within which is affixed a logic module (24) having thereon a processor (36), a memory module (38), an internal power connector (39), a fixed disk drive (40), an internal data connector (41), and an external connector panel (46) all generally housed within a sheet metal housing (42) having therein a plurality of perforations (44) for allowing air from a fan assembly (30) to pass therethrough. A power supply (28) and monitor screen (14) are provided in the monitor housing (12) such that when the logic module (24) is mounted and electrically connected within the monitor housing (12) a generally complete computer (10) unit is provided. An auxiliary drive (16) is optionally provided and affixed to the logic module (24) such that the auxiliary drive (16) is externally accessible when the logic module (24) is affixed within the monitor housing (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Apple Computers Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Norman Olson, David V. Hoenig, Christopher J. Novak, Glen T. Walters
  • Publication number: 20030090867
    Abstract: A computer (10) having a monitor housing (12) within which is affixed a logic module (24) having thereon a processor (36), a memory module (38), a fixed disk drive (40) and an external connector panel (46) all generally housed within a sheet metal housing (42) having therein a plurality of perforations (44) for allowing air from a fan assembly (30) to pass therethrough. A power supply (28) and monitor screen (14) are provided in the monitor housing (12) such that when the logic module (24) is mounted and electrically connected within the monitor housing (12) a generally complete computer (10) unit is provided. An auxiliary drive (16) is optionally provided and affixed to the logic module (24) such that the auxiliary drive (16) is externally accessible when the logic module (24) is affixed within the monitor housing (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Norman Olson, David V. Hoenig, Christopher J. Novak, Glen T. Walters
  • Patent number: 6519138
    Abstract: A computer (10) having a monitor housing (12) within which is affixed a logic module (24) having thereon a processor (36), a memory module (38), a fixed disk drive (40) and an external connector panel (46) all generally housed within a sheet metal housing (42) having therein a plurality of perforations (44) for allowing air from a fan assembly (30) to pass therethrough. A power supply (28) and monitor screen (14) are provided in the monitor housing (12) such that when the logic module (24) is mounted and electrically connected within the monitor housing (12) a generally complete computer (10) unit is provided. An auxiliary drive (16) is optionally provided and affixed to the logic module (24) such that the auxiliary drive (16) is externally accessible when the logic module (24) is affixed within the monitor housing (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Norman Olson, David V. Hoenig, Christopher J. Novak, Glen T. Walters
  • Patent number: 6216999
    Abstract: A floating mount for attaching a device to a chassis, and for facilitating alignment of the device with respect to another structure fixed relative to the chassis. The floating mount includes a biasing member fixed to the chassis and a carrier adapted to mount to the device. The carrier includes an engaging portion for engaging the biasing member and receiving a retaining force exerted by the biasing member. The carrier also includes an aligning surface for abutting the other structure and for receiving an aligning force sufficient to overcome the retaining force and displace the carrier and the device into proper alignment with the other structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Norman Olson, David V. Hoenig, Christopher J. Novak, Glen T. Walters, Brian Thomas Sudderth