Patents by Inventor Laurent Andy Regimbal

Laurent Andy Regimbal 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).

  • Method and apparatus for supporting a chassis cover
    Patent number: 7433176
    Abstract: A chassis cover supporting apparatus includes a chassis having a plurality of chassis sides and including a cover support receiving member positioned between the chassis sides. A cover is operable to couple to the chassis by sliding engagement with the plurality of chassis sides. A cover support member is coupled to the cover, whereby in response to the sliding engagement of the cover with the chassis sides, the cover support member engages the cover support receiving member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Lawrence Alan Kyle, Laurent Andy Regimbal
  • Method and apparatus for mounting a fan
    Patent number: 7230826
    Abstract: A fan mounting apparatus includes a base, a fan mount which is operable to couple to the base, and a latch member pivotally coupled to the fan mount, the latch member operable to reduce vibration from a fan module and including a duct member operable to direct airflow from the fan module. The base may be mounted adjacent a heat sink to provide easy installation of a fan module adjacent the heat sink and for more efficient use of the airflow from the fan module to the heat sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Lawrence Alan Kyle, Laurent Andy Regimbal