Patents by Inventor Kevin D. Conn

Kevin D. Conn 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).

  • GEARED LATCH APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20160198580
    Abstract: In at least some embodiments, an apparatus is provided that comprises a frame and a cover removably attached to the frame. The apparatus further comprises a geared latch assembly attached to the cover, the geared latch assembly having a geared latch. If the geared latch is rotated from a first position to a second position, the cover moves linearly from a closed state to an open state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin D. Conn, Robert Martinez
  • CARTRIDGE INTERDEPENDENCE SWITCH
    Publication number: 20160171868
    Abstract: Techniques for identifying interdependent cartridges are described herein. In one example, a method can detect a signal from an indication switch on a first cartridge, wherein the signal results from a user manually actuating the indication switch. The method can also detect a second interdependent cartridge based on interdependence information. Furthermore, the method can activate an interdependence indicator on the first cartridge and an interdependence indicator on the second cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Gerald K. Kleyn, Chanh V. Hua, Jeffery Don Kopp, Keith J. Kuehn, Kevin D. Conn
  • RAIL FOR MOUNTING A RACK-MOUNTABLE COMPONENT
    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
  • Hinged bezel having a portable display dock
    Patent number: 9342103
    Abstract: A bezel includes a dock for a portable display device. The bezel also includes a hinge component that, when coupled to an enclosure, allows the bezel to be rotatably moved with respect to the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Belgie B McClelland, Kevin D Conn, Kelly K Smith
  • TOP LOADING CARTRIDGE
    Publication number: 20160057885
    Abstract: A top loading cartridge is provided herein. The top loading cartridge includes a support member, a rail member, and a lock mechanism. The support member to receive an electronic module. The rail member attached to the support member to engage with a tray that receives the top loading server cartridge. The lock mechanism to lock the top loading cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin D CONN, Keith J KUEHN, Thomas Robert BOWDEN
  • TOP LOADING CARTRIDGE
    Publication number: 20160057887
    Abstract: A top loading cartridge is provided herein. The top loading cartridge includes a support member, a rail member, and a lock mechanism. The support member to receive an electronic module. The rail member attached to the support member to engage with a tray that receives the top loading server cartridge. The lock mechanism to lock the top loading cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin D Conn, Keith J Kuehn, Thomas Robert Bowden
  • TOP LOADING CARTRIDGE
    Publication number: 20160050795
    Abstract: A top loading cartridge is provided herein. The top loading cartridge includes a support member, a rail member, and a lock mechanism. The support member to receive an electronic module. The rail member attached to the support member to engage with a tray that receives the top loading server cartridge. The lock mechanism to lock the top loading cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin D Conn, Keith J Kuehn, Thomas Robert Bowden
  • Geared latch apparatus
    Patent number: 9207721
    Abstract: In at least some embodiments, an apparatus is provided that comprises a frame and a cover removably attached to the frame. The apparatus further comprises a geared latch assembly attached to the cover, the geared latch assembly having a geared latch. If the geared latch is rotated from a first position to a second position, the cover moves linearly from a closed state to an open state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin D. Conn, Robert Martinez
  • RELEASE LATCH
    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
  • HINGED BEZEL HAVING A PORTABLE DISPLAY DOCK
    Publication number: 20130007329
    Abstract: A bezel includes a dock for a portable display device. The bezel also includes a hinge component that, when coupled to an enclosure, allows the bezel to be rotatably moved with respect to the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Belgie B. McClelland, Kevin D. Conn, Kelly K. Smith
  • GEARED LATCH APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20110127895
    Abstract: In at least some embodiments, an apparatus is provided that comprises a frame and a cover removably attached to the frame. The apparatus further comprises a geared latch assembly attached to the cover, the geared latch assembly having a geared latch. If the geared latch is rotated from a first position to a second position, the cover moves linearly from a closed state to an open state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Kevin D. Conn, Robert Martinez
  • POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY FOR SERVER RACK AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING POWER SUPPLY FOR SERVER RACK
    Publication number: 20110043986
    Abstract: A power supply assembly for electronic components, such as servers, can include a power supply and a mount. The power supply is connected to the mount and is configured to power a plurality of electronic components. The power supply assembly can include a connection between the power supply and mount that is configured to permit the power supply to pivot about an axis in relation to the mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Kevin D. Conn, David A. Selvidge
  • Electronic unit enclosure and method
    Patent number: 6882540
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an enclosure for mounting one or more electronic units to a substrate, such as a printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin D. Conn, Daniel T. Thompson, Kelly K. Smith, Karl J. Dobler
  • Electronic module retainer
    Patent number: D569347
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Kevin D. Conn
  • Portable server monitor
    Patent number: D647903
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Belgie B. McClelland, Kevin D. Conn, Kelly K. Smith
  • Bezel for a computing device
    Patent number: D705784
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Keith J. Kuehn, Brooks Vaughan, Kevin D. Conn
  • Bezel for a top loading server cartridge
    Patent number: D711387
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Keith J. Kuehn, Kevin D. Conn
  • Top loading fan cartridge
    Patent number: D724081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Keith J. Kuehn, Kevin D. Conn, Thomas Robert Bowden
  • Bezel with docking recess
    Patent number: D732547
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Belgie B. McClelland, Kevin D. Conn, Kelly K. Smith
  • Bezel with docking recess
    Patent number: D753664
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Belgie B. McClelland, Kevin D. Conn, Kelly K. Smith