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).

  • DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE ATTACHMENT FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150277499
    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: March 29, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventor: Mark MacDonald
  • Electronic device having passive cooling
    Patent number: 9134757
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided that includes a base having a first side and a second side, and a lid having a first side and a second side. The electronic device may also include a heat exchanger provided at the base. The heat exchanger may have a first surface exposed to outside the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshifumi Nishi, Mark MacDonald, Douglas Heymann
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CONCRETE PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20150232381
    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: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Niven, George Sean Monkman, Dean Paul Forgeron, Kevin Cail, Joshua Jeremy Brown, Paul J. Sandberg, Mark MacDonald
  • Bisphenol-A Free Epoxy System for Potable Water Pipes, FRP Laminates, and Tanks.
    Publication number: 20150225602
    Abstract: Bisphenol-A Free Epoxy System for potable water pipes, FRP laminates, and tanks is disclosed. By not incorporating Bis-A in the materials, and by using a certified process that does not cross contaminate the BPA free material with equipment and processes used to produce Bis-A containing epoxy, the hazard of released BPA into the drinking water system is mitigated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Jeff Bassman, Mark MacDonald
  • Heat exchanger assembly for electronic device
    Patent number: 9081554
    Abstract: In one embodiment a heat exchanger assembly comprises at least one heat pipe and a casing which is to receive a blower, the casing comprising a plurality of heat exchanging plates, wherein at least one of the heat exchanging plates comprises at least one tongue which is to cover a portion of an exterior surface of the at least one heat pipe. Other embodiments may be described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Mark MacDonald, Yoshifumi Nishi
  • Apparatus, system and method for concealed venting thermal solution
    Patent number: 9075584
    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: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark MacDonald, Shawn S. McEuen
  • DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTABLE 3D GOGGLES
    Publication number: 20150187115
    Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to dynamically adjustable three-dimensional (3D) goggles. An embodiment of an apparatus includes a frame; a display for 3D images; and a dynamically adjustable lens assembly including one or more lenses for viewing the 3D images; wherein a focal length of the lens assembly is dynamically adjustable in response to received focal distance data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Mark A. MacDonald, David W. Browning
  • Electronic device having passive cooling
    Patent number: 8982555
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided that includes a base having a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion may include a first bottom part and a second bottom part. The first bottom part may form a first plane, and the second bottom part may form a second plane, the second plane being non-planar with the first plane. The second bottom part may include an input opening. The top portion of the base may include an output opening. The input opening and the output opening may allow air to flow from behind the electronic device to over the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshifumi Nishi, Mark MacDonald
  • Thermal management of an electronic device
    Patent number: 8982560
    Abstract: A system for thermal energy storage is disclosed herein. The system includes an electronic device and a docking station to receive the electronic device. The electronic device contains a device thermal-energy storage material to absorb thermal energy from the electronic device. The electronic device is to thermally couple to the docking station. The docking station contains a dock thermal-energy storage material. The state transition temperature of the dock thermal-energy storage material is lower than the state transition temperature of the device thermal-energy storage material such that thermal energy is transferred from the device thermal-energy storage material to the dock thermal-energy storage material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Mark MacDonald
  • Method and apparatus for enhanced cooling of mobile computing device surfaces
    Patent number: 8953313
    Abstract: An apparatus with some embodiments is described having ducts positioned above and below a main device housing to provide cooling air flow to at least a portion of the top and bottom surfaces of the associated computing device. In some embodiments, the device is a mobile computing device. In some embodiments, air may be drawn through inlets located on at least one side of the device. The inlet air may be supplied via upper and lower air ducts to an air mover positioned on an opposite side of the device. In some embodiments, air discharged from the air mover may be supplied to a main housing of the device in which heat producing components may be located. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Mark MacDonald
  • TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVED VOLUMETRIC RESISTANCE BLOWER APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20150003007
    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: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: MARK MACDONALD, DOUGLAS HEYMANN, JERED H. WIKANDER, YOSHIFUMI NISHI
  • CONFORMAL COATING INCLUDING EMBEDDED THERMAL ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20140285967
    Abstract: Examples are disclosed for a conformal coating molded around power source circuitry, electrical components or at least portions of a display for a computing device. The conformal coating to include embedded microencapsulated thermal energy storage material to absorb heat generated by the electrical components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Jered H. Wikander, Mark MacDonald, Shawn S. McEuen, Harish Jagadish, David Pidwerbecki
  • HEAT EXCHANGER ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140185240
    Abstract: In one embodiment a heat exchanger assembly comprises at least one heat pipe and a casing which is to receive a blower, the casing comprising a plurality of heat exchanging plates, wherein at least one of the heat exchanging plates comprises at least one tongue which is to cover a portion of an exterior surface of the at least one heat pipe. Other embodiments may be described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: MARK MACDONALD, YOSHIFUMI NISHI
  • THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140185241
    Abstract: A system for thermal energy storage is disclosed herein. The system includes an electronic device and a docking station to receive the electronic device. The electronic device contains a device thermal-energy storage material to absorb thermal energy from the electronic device. The electronic device is to thermally couple to the docking station. The docking station contains a dock thermal-energy storage material. The state transition temperature of the dock thermal-energy storage material is lower than the state transition temperature of the device thermal-energy storage material such that thermal energy is transferred from the device thermal-energy storage material to the dock thermal-energy storage material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: MARK MACDONALD
  • HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140185233
    Abstract: In one embodiment an electronic device comprises at least one electronic component and a housing comprising a first section to be rotatable about a first hinge pin extending along a first axis extending proximate a first edge, a second section to be rotatable about a second hinge pin extending along a second axis substantially parallel to the first axis, and at least one connecting arm to be coupled to the first hinge pin and the second hinge pin. Other embodiments may be described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: MARK MACDONALD, SHAWN S. MCEUEN
  • ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING AN ACTIVE EDGE
    Publication number: 20140189341
    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: December 27, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: Mark MacDONALD
  • MIXED CELL TYPE BATTERY MODULE AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140181551
    Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to operation of a computing device powered with first and second sets of energy storage cells, the cells of the first set structurally optimized for higher density storage of electric power, and the cells of the second set structurally optimized for providing electric power at a high electric current level. A battery module includes a casing, a first cell disposed within the casing to store electric energy with a high density, and a second cell disposed within the casing to provide electric energy stored therein with a high current level. Other embodiments are described and claimed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: TAWFIK M. RAHAL-ARABI, ALEXANDER B. UAN-ZO-LI, MARK MACDONALD, VIVEK M. PARANJAPE, ANDY KEATES, DON J. NGUYEN
  • THERMAL MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140168874
    Abstract: In one embodiment an assembly comprises a keyboard tray comprising a first side having a plurality of keys and a second side opposite the first side and a planar heat spreader to be in thermal communication with the second side of the keyboard tray. Other embodiments may be described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Mark MacDonald, Carin L. Ruiz, Merwin M. Brown
  • COLLAPSIBLE CHIMNEY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140160668
    Abstract: In one embodiment a housing for an electronic device comprises a first section, a second section, and a collapsible chimney coupled to the first section and the second section to provide an airflow path from a portion of the first section. Other embodiments may be described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventors: Douglas Heymann, Jered H. Wikander, Mark MacDonald
  • APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONCEALED VENTING THERMAL SOLUTION
    Publication number: 20140098488
    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: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventors: Mark MacDonald, Shawn S. McEuen