Patents by Inventor Keith A. Sauer

Keith A. Sauer 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: 11026357
    Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure an electro-magnetic interference (EMI) containment device is described. The EMI containment device includes a number of spring devices to maintain contact between an electronic module and an enclosure. The spring device includes a spring portion to contact an electronic module disposed in the enclosure. A guide device of the spring device controls movement of the spring portion and an alignment mechanism maintains alignment of the spring portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: James Jeffery Schulze, Earl W. Moore, Keith A. Sauer
  • Publication number: 20200253097
    Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure an electro-magnetic interference (EMI) containment device is described. The EMI containment device includes a number of spring devices to maintain contact between an electronic module and an enclosure. The spring device includes a spring portion to contact an electronic module disposed in the enclosure. A guide device of the spring device controls movement of the spring portion and an alignment mechanism maintains alignment of the spring portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: James Jeffery Schulze, Earl W. Moore, Keith A. Sauer
  • Patent number: 10481648
    Abstract: Example techniques for securing an expansion card in a computing device are disclosed. An example method includes securing a mounting bracket within the computing device. An adjustable retention clip is installed in a preferred location at the mounting bracket. An expansion card is then installed in a space created by the adjustable retention clip and the mounting bracket, and the expansion card is secured to the adjustable retention clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: James Jeffery Schulze, Kevin D. Conn, Keith A. Sauer
  • Patent number: 10240374
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to a flexible living hinge for an identification pull tab. The flexible living hinge has a first shot area with a first portion of a first material and a second portion of a second material. The first portion has a first spring tail and a second sprint tail for attachment to a surface of a product and the second portion has a flat surface. A second shot area of a third flexible material is connected to the first portion and the second portion of the first shot area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Eric Todd, James Schulze, Keith A. Sauer
  • Publication number: 20180283446
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to a flexible living hinge for an identification pull tab. The flexible living hinge has a first shot area with a first portion of a first material and a second portion of a second material. The first portion has a first spring tail and a second sprint tail for attachment to a surface of a product and the second portion has a flat surface. A second shot area of a third flexible material is connected to the first portion and the second portion of the first shot area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Eric Todd, James Schulze, Keith A. Sauer
  • Patent number: 9743550
    Abstract: A rail for mounting a rack-mountable component can include a longitudinal member having a first flange, a spring located proximal to the first end and having an uncompressed state and a compressed state, and a latch having a trigger arm and a cam arm, wherein moving the trigger arm toward the first flange engages the cam arm with the spring to transition the spring from the uncompressed state to the compressed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: David T. Byargeon, Keith A. Sauer, Kevin P. Bold, Kevin D. Conn
  • Publication number: 20170220080
    Abstract: Example techniques for securing an expansion card in a computing device are disclosed. An example method includes securing a mounting bracket within the computing device. An adjustable retention clip is installed in a preferred location at the mounting bracket. An expansion card is then installed in a space created by the adjustable retention clip and the mounting bracket, and the expansion card is secured to the adjustable retention clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: James Jeffery Schulze, Kevin D. Conn, Keith A. Sauer
  • Patent number: 9557783
    Abstract: An example computer chassis can include a first card slot, a second card slot, and a rear wall. The first card slot can be configurable to a full height position. The second card slot can be configurable to one of a full height position and a low profile position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Joseph Oliver, James J. Shulze, Keith A. Sauer, Jeoff M. Krontz
  • Publication number: 20160245307
    Abstract: Example implementations relate to a fan guard device. One example fan guard device includes a frame to receive a fan. The example fan guard device includes a plurality of snaps extending in a first direction from the frame. The snaps engage the fan. The fan guard device includes at least one flexible member extending in the first direction from the frame to engage a flange of the fan. The flexible member may compress and remain in contact with the flange. The amount of compression of the at least one flexible member may accommodate a range of flange thicknesses of the fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Keith A. Sauer, Joseph Oliver, James J. Schulze
  • Publication number: 20160216746
    Abstract: An example computer chassis can include a first card slot, a second card slot, and a rear wall. The first card slot can be configurable to a full height position. The second card slot can be configurable to one of a full height position and a low profile position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph Oliver, James J. Shulze, Keith A. Sauer, Jeoff M. Krontz
  • Patent number: 9388839
    Abstract: A release latch apparatus can include a locking mechanism coupled to a first position of a rocker and a spring mechanism coupled to a second position of the rocker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Kevin P. Bold, Kevin D. Conn, Keith A. Sauer, Minh H. Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20160192528
    Abstract: A support member that positions a system board is provided herein. The support member includes a frame and a plurality of mounting members. The frame supports a system board. The plurality of mounting members are formed in the frame. The plurality of mounting members connect the frame to the system pan holding the system board. The plurality of mounting members are disposed on the frame to bend the system board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventor: Keith A. Sauer
  • Publication number: 20160165746
    Abstract: A rail for mounting a rack-mountable component can include a longitudinal member having a first flange, a spring located proximal to the first end and having an uncompressed state and a compressed state, and a latch having a trigger arm and a cam arm, wherein moving the trigger arm toward the first flange engages the cam arm with the spring to transition the spring from the uncompressed state to the compressed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: David T. Byargeon, Keith A. Sauer, Kevin P. Bold, Kevin D. Conn
  • Patent number: 9022592
    Abstract: A computer system is described herein. An embodiment of the computer system comprises a first portion comprising a keyboard and a second portion comprising a display. A light source is affixed to the computer, wherein the light source is maintainable in at least a first position and a second position. When the light source is in the first position, light emitted by the light source illuminates the keyboard, and when the light source is in the second position, light emitted by the light source illuminates a spatial region occupied by a user of the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark S. Tracy, Earl W. Moore, Keith A. Sauer
  • Patent number: 9011170
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting a semiconductor is disclosed. First, the semiconductor is mounted into the bracket of a lid while the lid is detached from a frame. Once the semiconductor has been loaded into the lid/bracket assembly, the loaded lid is mounted onto the frame. The lid is then locked in place on the frame by rotating a locking lever into a closed locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Keith A. Sauer, Kelly K Smith, Robert J. Hastings, Chong Sin Tan
  • Publication number: 20150027969
    Abstract: A release latch apparatus can include a locking mechanism coupled to a first position of a rocker and a spring mechanism coupled to a second position of the rocker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Bold, Kevin D. Conn, Keith A. Sauer, Minh H. Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8717729
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a computing device includes a circuit board having a heat-generating component and a mechanical shut-off switch configured to cut power to the heat-generating component when a temperature within the computing device rises above a threshold temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark S. Tracy, Keith A. Sauer, Jeffrey A. Lev
  • Publication number: 20130343830
    Abstract: A fastener useable with a peripheral component interconnect riser cage is provided herein. The fastener includes a body, a rotation limiter, and a housing. The body includes an engagement end that engages with a receptacle on a sub-pan and a cap end that positions the body. The rotation limiter includes a receiving member and a positioning member. The receiving member couples with the body. The positioning member extends from the rotation limiter to limit rotation of the body coupled thereto. The housing receives the rotation limiter and the body. The housing includes a rotation aperture that receives a positioning member such that the rotation limiter is rotatable along the rotation aperture. The housing further includes a lateral aperture to receive the body such that the body is inserted through the lateral aperture and coupled to the rotation limiter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Keith A. Sauer, Kelly K. Smith, David M. Paquin
  • Publication number: 20130322037
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for loading IC's into a socket lid is disclosed. The IC is first loaded into a lid. Once the IC has been loaded into the lid, the lid is rotated into a closed position on the frame. The lid is then locked in place on the frame by rotating at least one locking lever into a closed lacked position, where the locking lever forces the lid down against the socket contacts against a spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Chong S. Tan, Robert J., Hastings, Joseph R. Allen, Michael T. Gill, Kelly K. Smith, Keith A. Sauer
  • Publication number: 20130322983
    Abstract: A fastener useable with a system board is provided herein. The fastener includes a fastener body and a spool. The fastener body has a mating member at one end and a threaded member at an opposite end. The mating member extends from the fastener body and positions the fastener body on a chassis. The spool engages with the threaded member of the fastener body and is secured to the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Keith A. SAUER, David M. Paquin, Kelly K. Smith