Patents by Inventor Jason T. Franz

Jason T. Franz 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).

  • Convertible information handling system input device surface and support
    Patent number: 9658652
    Abstract: A convertible information handling system transitions to tablet and tablet stand configurations having a keyboard with a friction enhanced surface disposed against a support surface, the keyboard resisting movement of the information handling system relative to the support surface. For example, the keyboard has a rubberized plastic outer surface on non-moving keys to effectively increase the surface area of the keyboard in contact with the support surface. In one embodiment, the friction enhanced surface has its friction characteristics increased when proximate a support surface and decreased when distal a support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: David L. McClintock, Jason T. Franz, Justin C. Lyles, Charles D. Hood, III, Deeder M. Aurongzeb
  • Information handling system hinge support frame
    Patent number: 9261918
    Abstract: Low profile portable information handling systems rotationally couple a lid and chassis portion with a dual axis hinge that couples at one axis with an extension and countersink engagement to enhance system strength. For example, a conical boss in a lid support frame extends into a countersink formed in a hinge axis and includes threads to accept a screw inserted from the hinge axis into the conical boss. The conical boss inner diameter extends the space available for placement of threads to engage a screw to provide enhanced coupling strength between the hinge axis and lid support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jason T. Franz, Charles D. Hood, III, Deeder M. Aurongzeb, Chiu-Jung Tsen
  • Information Handling System Hinge Support Frame
    Publication number: 20150309540
    Abstract: Low profile portable information handling systems rotationally couple a lid and chassis portion with a dual axis hinge that couples at one axis with an extension and countersink engagement to enhance system strength. For example, a conical boss in a lid support frame extends into a countersink formed in a hinge axis and includes threads to accept a screw inserted from the hinge axis into the conical boss. The conical boss inner diameter extends the space available for placement of threads to engage a screw to provide enhanced coupling strength between the hinge axis and lid support frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Jason T. Franz, Charles D. Hood, III, Deeder M. Aurongzeb, Chiu-Jung Tsen
  • Convertible Information Handling System Input Device Surface and Support
    Publication number: 20150205331
    Abstract: A convertible information handling system transitions to tablet and tablet stand configurations having a keyboard with a friction enhanced surface disposed against a support surface, the keyboard resisting movement of the information handling system relative to the support surface. For example, the keyboard has a rubberized plastic outer surface on non-moving keys to effectively increase the surface area of the keyboard in contact with the support surface. In one embodiment, the friction enhanced surface has its friction characteristics increased when proximate a support surface and decreased when distal a support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: David L. McClintock, Jason T. Franz, Justin C. Lyles, Charles D. Hood, III, Deeder M. Aurongzeb