Patents by Inventor Jon C. Anson

Jon C. Anson 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).

  • Systems with enhanced electrostatic discharge protection
    Patent number: 6665166
    Abstract: Systems and methods for protecting electronic devices from electrostatic discharge are provided. A preferred system includes a module configured to be received by an enclosure. The module incorporates an electronic component, such as a memory device, processor, and/or circuit assembly, for example, that is configured to electrically communicate with at least a portion of the enclosure when the module is received by the enclosure. The module also includes a first contact portion that is arranged to contact the enclosure as the module is received by the enclosure. Preferably, the first contact portion is formed, at least partially, of a dissipative material. So configured, when the first contact portion engages the enclosure, an electrostatic charge of the module may be discharged in a controlled manner. Methods also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Barry J. Oldfield, Herbert J. Tanzer, Brian Tsuyuki, David J. Pommerenke, Mohammad M. Bari, Peter Gysling, Jon C. Anson, Richard G. Sevier
  • Systems with enhanced electrostatic discharge protection
    Publication number: 20020131226
    Abstract: Systems and methods for protecting electronic devices from electrostatic discharge are provided. A preferred system includes a module configured to be received by an enclosure. The module incorporates an electronic component, such as a memory device, processor, and/or circuit assembly, for example, that is configured to electrically communicate with at least a portion of the enclosure when the module is received by the enclosure. The module also includes a first contact portion that is arranged to contact the enclosure as the module is received by the enclosure. Preferably, the first contact portion is formed, at least partially, of a dissipative material. So configured, when the first contact portion engages the enclosure, an electrostatic charge of the module may be discharged in a controlled manner. Methods also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Barry J. Oldfield, Herbert J. Tanzer, Brian Tsuyuki, David J. Pommerenke, Mohammad M. Bari, Peter Gysling, Jon C. Anson, Richard G. Sevier