Patents by Inventor Jeffrey A. Lev

Jeffrey A. Lev 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).

  • Computer Device With Retractable Connector
    Publication number: 20090035972
    Abstract: A computer device comprising a connector configured to be coupled to an external device, the connector configured to be disposed flush with an opening in a housing of the computer device in an extended position, the connector configured to retract from the opening in a retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Lev, Paul J. Doczy, Jonathan R. Harris
  • Computer device heat dissipation system
    Publication number: 20090027850
    Abstract: A computer device heat dissipation system comprising a heat exchanger having a plurality of fins connected to a heat pipe, at least one of the plurality of fins comprises at least one aperture to enable an airflow to pass therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Lev, Mark S. Tracy
  • Computer with hinge post and hinge mount and related methods
    Patent number: 7463481
    Abstract: A computer base unit is disclosed, among other apparatus and methods. One embodiment of a computer base unit has a panel, the panel comprising a hinge post and a hinge mount, the hinge post configured to couple to a shaft-in-shaft hinge and the hinge mount configured to couple to a swivel hinge assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Lev, Paul J. Doczy, Earl W. Moore, Pablo J. Salazar
  • Computer device with retractable connector
    Patent number: 7452225
    Abstract: A computer device comprising a connector configured to be coupled to an external device, the connector configured to be disposed flush with an opening in a housing of the computer device in an extended position, the connector configured to retract from the opening in a retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Lev, Paul J. Doczy, Jonathan R. Harris
  • COMPUTER ACCESSORY DEVICE HAVING RECESS FOR AIRFLOW
    Publication number: 20080278909
    Abstract: An accessory device comprising an accessory device housing having a surface that is adapted to be adjacent a computer housing when the accessory device and computer housings are attached together. The accessory device also comprises an electrical connector provided on the surface of the accessory device housing. The electrical connector is adapted to receive an electrical mating connector from the computer housing. A recess is formed on the surface of the accessory device housing that corresponds to an air vent in the computer housing when said computer housing is attached to the accessory device, thereby enabling air to flow through the recess and air event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. LEV, Mark S. Tracy
  • SLOT IN HOUSING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AT LEAST A PORTION OF A PRINTED PAPER ITEM FOR OPTICAL CHARACTER RECOGNITION
    Publication number: 20080279454
    Abstract: A system, comprising a camera and a housing comprising a slot. The slot is adapted to receive at least a portion of a printed paper item, an image of which is acquired by the camera. The system also comprises logic that performs optical character recognition on the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Lev, Richard E. Hodges
  • CABLE TENSION MECHANISM FOR AN ANTENNA
    Publication number: 20080278383
    Abstract: A system comprises a hinged antenna adapted to reside within a slot, an electrical cable connected to the antenna, and a cable tension mechanism. The cable tension mechanism receives the electrical cable from the antenna and pulls on the cable when the hinged antenna is in the slot and also when the hinged antenna is rotated to a deployed position at least partially outside the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. LEV
  • Electronic device illuminator
    Publication number: 20080266865
    Abstract: An electronic device illuminator comprises a light assembly pivotally coupled to a housing of an electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Lev, Paul J. Doczy, Stacy L. Wolff
  • Electronic device thermal management system and method
    Publication number: 20080269954
    Abstract: An electronic device thermal management system comprising a thermal management controller configured to maintain a temperature level within a housing of an electronic device based on a signal indicative of a temperature of at least a portion of a wall of the housing of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Lev, Jeffrey Kevin Jeansonne, Walter G. Fry
  • Electronic device lighting system
    Publication number: 20080266864
    Abstract: A lighting system for an electronic device comprising at least one movable lens to cover a light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Brian D. Ryder, Jeffrey A. Lev
  • Electronic device with biometric module
    Publication number: 20080267457
    Abstract: An electronic device comprises a biometric module having a contact-based sensor configured to capture a biometric image, the biometric module configured to discharge electrostatic energy from a user of the biometric module before activating the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Valiuddin Y. Ali, Jeffrey A. Lev, Paul J. Doczy, Jeffrey C. Parker
  • Electronic device with variably positionable imaging device
    Publication number: 20080266401
    Abstract: An electronic device with a variably positionable imaging device comprises a housing having a recessed area for receiving the imaging device therein, the imaging device being disposed within a periphery of the housing when disposed in the recessed area, the imaging device removable from the recessed area and insertable in the recessed area with a lens of the imaging device disposed in each of at least two orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Walter G. Fry, Jeffrey A. Lev
  • Device cooling system
    Publication number: 20080259557
    Abstract: A device cooling system comprises a heat pipe disposed in a device, the heat pipe having a condenser portion and at least two divergent evaporator portions, the at least two evaporator portions coupled to at least one heat-generating component of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Lev, Mark S. Tracy
  • Cooling system with flexible heat transport element
    Publication number: 20080253082
    Abstract: A computing device cooling system comprising a heat transport element for transferring heat from a heat generating component of a computing device to a heat dissipation element of the computing device, the heat transport element having at least one flexible section to facilitate bending of the heat transport element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Lev, Paul J. Doczy, Mark S. Tracy
  • SYSTEM COMPRISING A SLOT CONFIGURABLE TO RECEIVE A DEVICE HAVING AN INTERFACE TYPE THAT DIFFERS FROM THE INTERFACE TYPE OF THE SLOT
    Publication number: 20080182458
    Abstract: A system comprises a chassis and a slot that is externally accessible on the chassis. The slot is configured to receive a first electronic device having a first electrical interface type. The slot is also configured to receive an adapter comprising a second electrical device having a second electrical interface type that is different than the first electrical interface type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Mark S. TRACY, Jeffrey A. Lev, Walter J. Rankins, Walter Fry
  • Push-button latching mechanism
    Patent number: 7405927
    Abstract: A latching mechanism comprising a hook connected to a first component. The hook has a first position disposed within the first component and a second position extending from the first component. The latching mechanism further comprising a receptacle disposed within a second component and engaged with the hook. A magnet is disposed within the second component and moves the hook from the first position to the second position as the second component is disposed in close proximity to the first component. A push-button release mechanism is disposed within the first component and moves the hook from the second position so as to disengage said hook from said receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Lev
  • Electronic device cooling system
    Publication number: 20080174957
    Abstract: An electronic device cooling system, comprising an electronic device comprising a plurality of housing walls and at least one duct wall extending between at least one of the housing walls and a circuit board disposed within the electronic device to form a duct to enable cooling air to flow within the duct to dissipate heat from within the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Lev
  • DAMAGE DETECTION FOR AN ANTI-THEFT INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20080106366
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided, the electronic device having an anti-theft interface. If damage to the anti-theft interface is detected, the electronic device enters a user authentication mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Wan-Li Zhang, Adnan A. Siddiquie, Jeffrey A. Lev, MIchael J. Dougherty, Earl W. Moore
  • Electronic device detachable antenna assembly
    Publication number: 20080100518
    Abstract: An electronic device detachable antenna assembly comprises a connector member coupled to an electronic device and configured to receive an external antenna in pluggable engagement therewith, the antenna and the connector member movable between a stored position on the electronic device and an extended position relative to the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Lev, Paul J. Doczy, Mark S. Tracy
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A READER/WRITER SELECTIVELY POSITIONABLE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE A CHASSIS
    Publication number: 20080080083
    Abstract: A computer system is provided, the computer system having a chassis that encloses a processor and a system memory. The computer system further comprises a reader/writer selectively positionable between a storage position inside the chassis and an operational position outside the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Steven S. HOMER, Jeffrey A. Lev, Earl W. Moore, Bun Chay Te