Patents by Inventor Jon Kolas

Jon Kolas 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: 9693479
    Abstract: An apparatus to cool an electronic module is provided herein. The apparatus includes a support member and a retaining member. The support member to receive the cooling module. The support member includes a cooling module alignment member to align the cooling module therein. The retaining member to secure the cooling module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Tahir Cader, John P Franz, Jon Kolas, David A Moore
  • Publication number: 20160029510
    Abstract: An apparatus to cool an electronic module is provided herein. The apparatus includes a support member and a retaining member. The support member to receive the cooling module. The support member includes a cooling module alignment member to align the cooling module therein. The retaining member to secure the cooling module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Tahir Cader, John P. Franz, Jon Kolas, David A. Moore
  • Patent number: 8289692
    Abstract: A blade server for increasing the amount of processing capacity per rack bay is disclosed. The blade server includes a housing having a top portion and a bottom portion, a first printed circuit assembly adjacent to the top portion of the housing, a second printed circuit assembly positioned in the bottom portion of the housing opposite the first printed circuit assembly, and a connector attaching the first and second printed circuit assembly to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: John P. Franz, John D. Nguyen, Jon Kolas, Curt S. Belusar
  • Publication number: 20110007473
    Abstract: A blade server for increasing the amount of processing capacity per rack bay is disclosed. The blade server includes a housing having a top portion and a bottom portion, a first printed circuit assembly adjacent to the top portion of the housing, a second printed circuit assembly positioned in the bottom portion of the housing opposite the first printed circuit assembly, and a connector attaching the first and second printed circuit assembly to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: John P. Franz, John D. Nguyen, Jon Kolas, Curt S. Belusar
  • Patent number: 7649751
    Abstract: An alignment system for a mezzanine-type printed circuit board is provided. The alignment system includes tab portions formed from the insulating material of the printed circuit board, in which the tab portions engage receptacles and limit movement of the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: John D. Nguyen, Jon Kolas
  • Publication number: 20080293265
    Abstract: An alignment system for a mezzanine-type printed circuit board is provided. The alignment system includes tab portions formed from the insulating material of the printed circuit board, in which the tab portions engage receptacles and limit movement of the printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: John D. Nguyen, Jon Kolas
  • Publication number: 20030198010
    Abstract: A portable computer system comprising a portable computer with a rugged external bay interface. The bay interface facilitates the interchangeability of a variety of electronic device modules. The interface utilizes mechanical and electrical features that promote the use and interchangeability of the modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Steven S. Homer, Ronald E. DeLuga, Michele Bovio, Mark Ruch, Jon Kolas
  • Patent number: 5838541
    Abstract: A base cabinet system is provided for a laptop computer, on which the laptop can be placed for expanded home-based use. A reinforced removable cover arches over the top of the base cabinet so that the laptop can be slid into position on top of the base cabinet and beneath the cover, and the monitor rested on the top of the cover; when one wishes to use the laptop display, the monitor and cover are easily removed to permit tilt-up of the laptop display. Special retaining means are provided to assure that the cover seats itself and remains in its proper installed position, and special guides are provided to assure that when the laptop is slid into position the connector on its rear side will mate properly with the corresponding connector on the base cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Teodros Mesfin, Jon Kolas, John E. Youens
  • Patent number: 5687061
    Abstract: A base cabinet system is provided for a laptop computer, on which the laptop can be placed for expanded home-based use. A reinforced removable cover arches over the top of the base cabinet so that the laptop can be slid into position on top of the base cabinet and beneath the cover, and the monitor rested on the top of the cover; when one wishes to use the laptop display, the monitor and cover are easily removed to permit tilt-up of the laptop display. Special retainers are provided to assure that the cover seats itself and remains in its proper installed position, and special guides are provided to assure that when the laptop is slid into position the connector on its rear side will mate properly with the corresponding connector on the base cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Teodros Mesfin, Jon Kolas, John E. Youens
  • Patent number: 5561589
    Abstract: A base cabinet system is provided for a laptop computer, on which the laptop can be placed for expanded home-based use. A reinforced removable cover arches over the top of the base cabinet so that the laptop can be slid into position on top of the base cabinet and beneath the cover, and the monitor rested on the top of the cover; when one wishes to use the laptop display, the monitor and cover are easily removed to permit tilt-up of the laptop display. Special retainers are provided to assure that the cover seats itself and remains in its proper installed position, and special guides are provided to assure that when the laptop is slid into position the connector on its rear side will mate properly with the corresponding connector on the base cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1996
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Teodros Mesfin, Jon Kolas, John E. Youens
  • Patent number: 5384686
    Abstract: A base cabinet system is provided for a laptop computer, on which the laptop can be placed for expanded home-based use. A reinforced removable cover arches over the top of the base cabinet so that the laptop can be slid into position on top of the base cabinet and beneath the cover, and the monitor rested on the top of the cover; when one wishes to use the laptop display, the monitor and cover are easily removed to permit tilt-up of the laptop display. Special retaining devices are provided to assure that the cover seats itself and remains in its proper installed position, and special guides are provided to assure that when the laptop is slid into position the connector on its rear side will mate properly with the corresponding connector on the base cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1995
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Teodros Mesfin, Jon Kolas, John E. Youens
  • Patent number: D335490
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1993
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Teodros Mesfin, Jon Kolas, John E. Youens