Patents by Inventor Grason Humphrey

Grason Humphrey 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).

  • Power fault detection for computing device expansion modules
    Patent number: 11822407
    Abstract: Systems and methods for use of magnets to retain and eject computing device expansion modules are disclosed. According to an aspect, a system includes a computing device that defines a slot for receipt of an expansion module for operable positioning of the expansion module with respect to the computing device. The expansion module comprises a first magnet attached thereto. Further, the system includes an electromagnet attached to the slot of the computing device. The system also includes a controller configured to apply an electrical output to the electromagnet such that the electromagnet generates a magnetic field for repelling the first magnet such the expansion module is urged in a direction for ejection from the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Lenovo Global Technology (United States) Inc.
    Inventor: Grason Humphrey
  • POWER FAULT DETECTION FOR COMPUTING DEVICE EXPANION MODULES
    Publication number: 20230315178
    Abstract: Systems and methods for use of magnets to retain and eject computing device expansion modules are disclosed. According to an aspect, a system includes a computing device that defines a slot for receipt of an expansion module for operable positioning of the expansion module with respect to the computing device. The expansion module comprises a first magnet attached thereto. Further, the system includes an electromagnet attached to the slot of the computing device. The system also includes a controller configured to apply an electrical output to the electromagnet such that the electromagnet generates a magnetic field for repelling the first magnet such the expansion module is urged in a direction for ejection from the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventor: Grason Humphrey