Patents by Inventor Mark MacDonald

Mark MacDonald 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).

  • Dynamic thermal platform operating point for electronic devices
    Patent number: 9720464
    Abstract: In one example a electronic device comprises a housing, at least one heat generating component disposed within the housing, at least one internal heat dissipation device positioned proximate the at least one heat generating component, and a thermal interface defined in at least a portion of the housing to allow direct thermal contact between the heat dissipation device and an external heat dissipation device. Other examples may be described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Jeremy Burr, David W. Browning, Shawn S. McEuen, Mark MacDonald, Matthew D. Coakley
  • Belt driven hinge assembly for electronic devices
    Patent number: 9715255
    Abstract: In one example an electronic device comprises a controller, a chassis comprising a first section and a second section, and a hinge assembly to connect the first section of the chassis to the second section of the chassis comprising a housing, a first shaft rotatable about a first axis, a second shaft rotatable about a second axis, a belt drive assembly to couple the first shaft to the second shaft, and a tension assembly to apply a tension to the belt drive assembly. Other examples may be described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Sprenger, Russell S. Aoki, Shawn McEuen, Mark MacDonald, David Pidwerbecki
  • NON-METALLIC VAPOR CHAMBERS
    Publication number: 20170160017
    Abstract: A non-metallic vapor chamber includes a composite wick structure that fills a non-metallic housing. The composite wick structure provides mechanical strength and structural rigidity to the non-metallic vapor chamber. The composite wick structure includes a first hydrophilic wick portion and a second hydrophobic wick portion. A condensed working fluid flows through the first hydrophilic wick portion from a condensation region to a region proximate one or more thermal energy producing devices. A vaporized working fluid flows through the second hydrophobic wick portion from the region proximate one or more thermal energy producing devices to a condensation region where the vaporized working fluid is condensed for reuse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: MARK MACDONALD
  • COORDINATED MULTI-DEVICE POWER MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20170153692
    Abstract: Techniques related to coordinating power management for multiple devices are discussed. Such techniques may include establishing communications between devices, inventorying the components of each device, and implementing a power management plan to eliminate any redundancy in the components and reduce the total power consumed by the devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Yarvis, Samuel Benn, Soethiha Soe, Mark MacDonald, Dominic Fulginiti
  • Apparatus, system and method for concealed venting thermal solution
    Patent number: 9612634
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an apparatus, system and method are described for a concealed venting thermal solution. An apparatus may comprise an enclosure arranged around one or more heat generating components, a duct arranged around an internal perimeter of the enclosure and a seam inlet arranged around an external perimeter of the enclosure to allow an airflow to enter the duct. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark MacDonald, Shawn S. McEuen
  • Wearable Devices and Associated Control of Media Devices
    Publication number: 20170075422
    Abstract: A wearable device (e.g., a headset (100)) for the human ear (202) and having an infrared (IR) temperature sensor (102) to facilitate control of a media device (700) coupled to the wearable device. The control may be based at least in part on the measured temperature indicated by the IR sensor (102) detecting the wearable device as on (or off) an ear of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Yanbing Sun, Jian Wang, Mark MacDonald, Yoshifumi Nishi
  • SONIC DUST REMEDIATION
    Publication number: 20170059263
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for using a sonic frequency to induce a vibration useful for clearing dust accumulation from microelectronics, such as a laptop computer. A speaker driver may be mounted onto a support structure for a heat exchanger (220). At an advantageous time, such as boot up, a sonic frequency may be driven onto the speaker (250), thus inducing vibration in the heat exchanger (220) and helping to clear dust accumulation. In some cases, a resonant frequency may be used to optimize the amount of vibration per unit power delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Yanbing Sun, Mark MacDonald, Jiancheng Tao, Ming Zhang
  • CARBONATION OF CEMENT MIXES
    Publication number: 20170043499
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for carbonation of cement mixes using pressurized carbon dioxide delivered to the mix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Dean Paul FORGERON, George Sean MONKMAN, Joshua Jeremy BROWN, Kevin CAIL, Jay CROSSMAN, Paul J. SANDBERG, Mark MACDONALD
  • Coordinated multi-device power management
    Patent number: 9568972
    Abstract: Techniques related to coordinating power management for multiple devices are discussed. Such techniques may include establishing communications between devices, inventorying the components of each device, and implementing a power management plan to eliminate any redundancy in the components and reduce the total power consumed by the devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Yarvis, Samuel Benn, Soethiha Soe, Mark MacDonald, Dominic Fulginiti
  • ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING AN ACTIVE EDGE
    Publication number: 20170038820
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided that includes a base, a processor, and a tablet having a front surface, a rear surface and a bottom edge surface. A processor may operate at a first operating condition when the tablet is coupled to the base, and the processor may operate at a second operating condition when the tablet is not coupled to the base. The tablet may include a heat conducting device and an active edge. The heat conducting device may conduct heat from the processor to the active edge where the heat may be dissipated using supplemental cooling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventor: Mark MacDONALD
  • Techniques for improved volumetric resistance blower apparatus, system and method
    Patent number: 9551352
    Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus, system, method and techniques are described for an improved volumetric resistance blower and rotor. An apparatus may comprise, for example a motor, a casing having one or more inlets and one or more outlets, and a cylindrical rotor to create a volumetric resistance inside the casing, at least a portion of the rotor comprising a porous material. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark MacDonald, Douglas Heymann, Jered H. Wikander, Yoshifumi Nishi
  • Methods and Compositions for Concrete Production
    Publication number: 20160355442
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods directed to carbonation of a cement mix during mixing. The carbonation may be controlled by one or more feedback mechanisms to adjust carbon dioxide delivery based on one or more characteristics of the mix or other aspects of the mixing operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Niven, George Sean Monkman, Dean Paul Forgeron, Kevin Cail, Joshua Jeremy Brown, Paul J. Sandberg, Mark MacDonald
  • Smart variable torque display
    Patent number: 9483126
    Abstract: In one example an electronic device comprises a controller, a chassis comprising a first section and a second section, and a hinge assembly to connect the first section of the chassis to the second section of the chassis comprising a shaft rotatable about a first axis, a brake selectively engageable with a portion of the shaft, and an electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator coupled to the brake, wherein the EAP actuator selectively engages the brake with a portion of the shaft in response to a signal from the controller. Other examples may be described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Sprenger, Russell S. Aoki, Paul J. Gwin, Ralph V. Miele, Shawn McEuen, Mark MacDonald, David Pidwerbecki
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CONCRETE PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20160272542
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods directed to carbonation of a cement mix during mixing. The carbonation may be in a stationary mixer or a transportable mixer, such as a drum of a ready-mix truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: George Sean Monkman, Kevin Cail, Paul J. Sandberg, Mark MacDonald, Joshua Jeremy Brown, Dean Paul Forgeron
  • SMART VARIABLE TORQUE DISPLAY
    Publication number: 20160259369
    Abstract: In one example an electronic device comprises a controller, a chassis comprising a first section and a second section, and a hinge assembly to connect the first section of the chassis to the second section of the chassis comprising a shaft rotatable about a first axis, a brake selectively engageable with a portion of the shaft, and an electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator coupled to the brake, wherein the EAP actuator selectively engages the brake with a portion of the shaft in response to a signal from the controller. Other examples may be described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: MARK E. SPRENGER, RUSSELL S. AOKI, PAUL J. GWIN, RALPH V. MIELE, SHAWN MCEUEN, MARK MACDONALD, DAVID PIDWERBECKI
  • Electronic device having an active edge
    Patent number: 9436240
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided that includes a base, a processor, and a tablet having a front surface, a rear surface and a bottom edge surface. A processor may operate at a first operating condition when the tablet is coupled to the base, and the processor may operate at a second operating condition when the tablet is not coupled to the base. The tablet may include a heat conducting device and an active edge. The heat conducting device may conduct heat from the processor to the active edge where the heat may be dissipated using supplemental cooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Mark MacDonald
  • DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE ATTACHMENT FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160252934
    Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that could include a keyboard portion, an attachment mechanism, and a pump located in the keyboard portion that creates a pressure differential in the attachment mechanism such that a display portion can be attached to the keyboard portion. Other particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that could include a display portion, an attachment mechanism located on the display portion, and a pump located in the display portion that can create a pressure differential in the attachment mechanism such that the display portion can be attached to a surface or device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Mark MacDonald
  • Methods and compositions for concrete production
    Patent number: 9388072
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods directed to carbonation of a cement mix during mixing. The carbonation may be controlled by one or more feedback mechanisms to adjust carbon dioxide delivery based on one or more characteristics of the mix or other aspects of the mixing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: CARBONCURE TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Robert Niven, George Sean Monkman, Dean Paul Forgeron, Kevin Cail, Joshua Jeremy Brown, Paul J. Sandberg, Mark MacDonald
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CONCRETE PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20160185662
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods directed to carbonation of a cement mix during mixing. The carbonation may be controlled by one or more feedback mechanisms to adjust carbon dioxide delivery based on one or more characteristics of the mix or other aspects of the mixing operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Niven, George Sean Monkman, Dean Paul Forgeron, Kevin Cail, Joshua Jeremy Brown, Paul J. Sandberg, Mark MacDonald
  • BINAURAL RECORDING FOR PROCESSING AUDIO SIGNALS TO ENABLE ALERTS
    Publication number: 20160192073
    Abstract: A wearable device for binaural audio is described. The wearable device includes a feedback mechanism, a microphone, an always on binaural recorder (AOBR), and a processor. The AOBR is to capture ambient noise via the microphone and interpret the ambient noise. An alert is issued by the processor to the feedback mechanism based on a notification detected via the microphone in the ambient noise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Rajesh Poornachandran, David Gottardo, Swarnendu Kar, Saurabh Dadu, Mark MacDonald