Patents by Inventor Mark Schwager

Mark Schwager 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: 11692664
    Abstract: A pipe insulation coupling for supporting a pipe and for coupling adjacent ends of pipe insulation tubing is disclosed. The pipe insulation coupling comprises an outer tube wall, a planar interior wall and a sealing mechanism. The outer tube wall extends along a longitudinal axis. The outer tube wall is split longitudinally from a first end thereof to a second end thereof to define a first body portion and a second body portion. The planar interior wall extends inwardly from the outer tube wall transverse to the longitudinal axis. The planar interior wall includes a center bore for receiving the pipe. The planar interior wall provides an abutment for the adjacent ends of the pipe insulation tubing. The sealing mechanism extends longitudinally between the first and second ends of the outer tube wall for securing the first and second body portions together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: ZSI, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Dodge, Mark Schwager
  • Patent number: 11609641
    Abstract: A multi-state keyboard function row is provided. A plurality of representations can be formed on an insert of the multi-state keyboard function row. An assembly of the multi-state keyboard function row can be configured to cause either a first set of the representations or a second set of the representations to be visible to a user. A brightness of the representations may also be controlled based on a brightness of ambient light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Duck Soo Choi, Nicholas DiLoreto, Joseph McDonald, Jeff Reed, Mark Schwager, Myungkee Yoon
  • Publication number: 20230034154
    Abstract: A multi-state keyboard function row is provided. A plurality of representations can be formed on an insert of the multi-state keyboard function row. An assembly of the multi-state keyboard function row can be configured to cause either a first set of the representations or a second set of the representations to be visible to a user. A brightness of the representations may also be controlled based on a brightness of ambient light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Duck Soo Choi, Nicholas DiLoreto, Joseph McDonald, Jeff Reed, Mark Schwager, Myungkee Yoon
  • Publication number: 20220146038
    Abstract: A pipe insulation coupling supports a pipe and couples adjacent ends of pipe insulation tubing. The pipe insulation coupling comprises an elongated tube, an inner tube wall, an inner transverse wall, a first end wall, a second end wall, and a molded threaded insert. The elongated tube extends along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The inner tube wall is spaced inwardly from the elongated tube and extends along the longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end. The elongated tube and the inner tube wall are split longitudinally from the first end to the second end to define a first body portion and a second body portion. The inner transverse wall extends inwardly from the inner tube wall transverse to the longitudinal axis between the first and second ends. The inner transverse wall includes a center bore for receiving the pipe and provides an abutment for the adjacent ends of the insulation tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: ZSI, INC.
    Inventors: Robert DODGE, Mark SCHWAGER
  • Publication number: 20210180739
    Abstract: A pipe insulation coupling (10) for supporting a pipe (11) and for coupling adjacent ends of pipe insulation tubing (14) is disclosed. The pipe insulation coupling (10) comprises an outer tube wall (22), a first planar interior wall (23) and a scaling mechanism (18). The outer tube wall extends along a longitudinal axis (33) between a first end (37) and a second end (38). The outer tube wall is split longitudinally from the first end to the second end to define a first body portion (39) and a second body portion (40). The first planar interior wall extends inwardly from the outer tube wall transverse to the longitudinal axis between the first and second ends. The first planar interior wall includes a center bore (28) for receiving the pipe. The first planar interior wall provides an abutment for the adjacent ends of the insulation tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: ZSI, INC.
    Inventors: Robert DODGE, Mark SCHWAGER
  • Patent number: 10989335
    Abstract: A pipe support is coupled to an elongated channel for receiving and supporting a pipe. The channel includes a base and a pair of spaced apart sidewalls extending from the base to a top plate. A flange projects downwardly from each top plate towards the base and defines a slot therebetween. The pipe support includes a body portion extending axially between opposite ends and having an inner surface and an outer surface. The body portion includes a generally arcuate bottom floor and a pair of spaced apart sidewalls projecting generally upwardly from the bottom floor. A plurality of axially spaced apart channel clips project downwardly from the outer surface of the body portion opposite the side walls. The channel clips have a leg portion and an outwardly projecting barb portion wherein the channel clips extend through the slot in the channel and the barb portions engage the respective spaced apart flanges to operatively couple the pipe support to the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: ZSI, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Dodge, Mark Schwager
  • Publication number: 20210071784
    Abstract: A pipe support is coupled to an elongated channel for receiving and supporting a pipe. The channel includes a base and a pair of spaced apart sidewalls extending from the base to an end plate. A flange projects from each end plate towards the base and defines a slot therebetween. The pipe support includes a body portion extending axially between opposite ends and having an inner surface and an outer surface. The body portion includes a generally arcuate bottom floor and a pair of spaced apart sidewalls projecting generally upwardly from the bottom floor. A plurality of axially spaced channel clips project downwardly from the outwardly flared lip portion adapted for engage the sidewalls of the channel and frictionally coupling the pipe support to the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: HYDRA-ZORB
    Inventors: Robert DODGE, Mark SCHWAGER
  • Patent number: 10914405
    Abstract: A riser clamp assembly for receiving and supporting an insulated pipe. The clamp assembly includes a first riser clamp and a second riser clamp. Each of the riser clamps includes a semi-circular body portion extending arcuately between opposite first and second ends and defining an inner cylindrical wall and an outer cylindrical wall extending axial between top and bottom edges. A generally C-shaped flange projects radially from the inner cylindrical wall generally midway between the top and bottom edges to define an axial center opening. A support brace extends radially from the outer cylindrical wall adjacent each end of the body portion for interconnecting the first and second riser clamps around the insulated pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: ZSI, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Dodge, Mark Schwager
  • Publication number: 20200300386
    Abstract: A pipe support is coupled to an elongated channel for receiving and supporting a pipe. The channel includes a base and a pair of spaced apart sidewalls extending from the base to a top plate. A flange projects downwardly from each top plate towards the base and defines a slot therebetween. The pipe support includes a body portion extending axially between opposite ends and having an inner surface and an outer surface. The body portion includes a generally arcuate bottom floor and a pair of spaced apart sidewalls projecting generally upwardly from the bottom floor. A plurality of axially spaced apart channel clips project downwardly from the outer surface of the body portion opposite the side walls. The channel clips have a leg portion and an outwardly projecting barb portion wherein the channel clips extend through the slot in the channel and the barb portions engage the respective spaced apart flanges to operatively couple the pipe support to the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Dodge, Mark Schwager
  • Publication number: 20200278050
    Abstract: A pipe support is coupled to an elongated channel for receiving and supporting a pipe. The channel includes a base and a pair of spaced apart sidewalls extending from the base to a bottom plate. A flange projects downwardly from each top plate towards the base and defines a slot therebetween. The pipe support includes a body portion extending axially between opposite ends and having an inner surface and an outer surface. The body portion includes a generally arcuate bottom floor and a pair of spaced apart sidewalls projecting generally upwardly from the bottom floor. A pair of axially spaced apart channel locks projects downwardly from the outer surface of the body portion adjacent each of the spaced apart sidewalls of the channel. A retainer strap selectively connects to and between the channel locks for coupling the pipe support to the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Dodge, Mark Schwager
  • Publication number: 20190113154
    Abstract: A riser clamp assembly for receiving and supporting an insulated pipe. The clamp assembly includes a first riser clamp and a second riser clamp. Each of the riser clamps includes a semi-circular body portion extending arcuately between opposite first and second ends and defining an inner cylindrical wall and an outer cylindrical wall extending axial between top and bottom edges. A generally C-shaped flange projects radially from the inner cylindrical wall generally midway between the top and bottom edges to define an axial center opening. A support brace extends radially from the outer cylindrical wall adjacent each end of the body portion for interconnecting the first and second riser clamps around the insulated pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Robert Dodge, Mark Schwager
  • Patent number: 10228783
    Abstract: System and methods for ESD protection in a touch screen display are disclosed. A touch screen display for an Information Handling System (IHS) include a coverglass, an ESD ground ring on the coverglass; and a touch panel proximate to the coverglass. An information handling system includes a display housing including a bezel adapted to retain a plurality of display components; the plurality of display components including a coverglass, an ESD ground ring on the coverglass; and a touch panel proximate to the coverglass. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Mark Schwager, Jason I. Lee
  • Publication number: 20180039348
    Abstract: System and methods for ESD protection in a touch screen display are disclosed. A touch screen display for an Information Handling System (IHS) include a coverglass, an ESD ground ring on the coverglass; and a touch panel proximate to the coverglass. An information handling system includes a display housing including a bezel adapted to retain a plurality of display components; the plurality of display components including a coverglass, an ESD ground ring on the coverglass; and a touch panel proximate to the coverglass. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Schwager, Jason I. Lee
  • Patent number: 9785188
    Abstract: A portable information handling system (IHS), including a housing having a main housing portion, a lid housing portion, and a hinge assembly rotatably coupling the main housing portion and the lid housing portion to rotate the lid housing portion through a plurality of angular positions relative to the main housing portion is disclosed. The plurality of positions include a closed position and a tablet position. The portable IHS further includes a lid magnet assembly in the lid housing portion including a point on the lid magnet assembly closest to the hinge assembly in the tablet position at a first position on a y-axis; and a main magnet assembly in the main housing portion including a point on the main magnet assembly closest to the hinge assembly in the tablet position at a second position on a y-axis, wherein the second position is approximately the same as the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Mark Schwager, Julian Spencer, Shu Hao Lu
  • Publication number: 20110128690
    Abstract: A power connects at an information handling system housing through a rotational connector that allows the power cable to align with plural axes relative to the housing. For example, force applied to the cable causes the rotational connector to rotate from a rear surface of the housing to a side surface or bottom surface of the housing. Excessive force results in a breakaway mechanism releasing the rotational connector from the housing so that the connector and internal power subsystem components avoid damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: John Bauer, Mark Schwager
  • Patent number: 7887332
    Abstract: A power connects at an information handling system housing through a rotational connector that allows the power cable to align with plural axes relative to the housing. For example, force applied to the cable causes the rotational connector to rotate from a rear surface of the housing to a side surface or bottom surface of the housing. Excessive force results in a breakaway mechanism releasing the rotational connector from the housing so that the connector and internal power subsystem components avoid damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: John Bauer, Mark Schwager
  • Publication number: 20100210119
    Abstract: A power connects at an information handling system housing through a rotational connector that allows the power cable to align with plural axes relative to the housing. For example, force applied to the cable causes the rotational connector to rotate from a rear surface of the housing to a side surface or bottom surface of the housing. Excessive force results in a breakaway mechanism releasing the rotational connector from the housing so that the connector and internal power subsystem components avoid damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: John Bauer, Mark Schwager
  • Publication number: 20070057127
    Abstract: A display rotation controlling apparatus includes a chassis base, a plurality of support arms rotatably coupled to the chassis base, at least one support arm including a display coupling member, and a display rotatably coupled to the support arms, the display including at least one support arm coupling member. The display coupling member and support arm coupling member are engaged in order to orient the display in a notebook mode and may be disengaged to orient the display in a tablet mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Mark Schwager, Kevin Kamphuis
  • Publication number: 20070058331
    Abstract: A display support apparatus includes a stabilizing member defining a cable passageway, a rotational coupling member coupled to the stabilizing member, and a plurality of supporting arms coupled to the stabilizing member, at least one supporting arm defining a cable-routing channel, whereby the stabilizing member rigidly maintains the plurality of supporting arms in a substantially parallel orientation relative to each other. The display support apparatus may be rotatably coupled to a chassis base and a display may be rotatably coupled to the support arms to provide rigid support for the display on the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Mark Schwager, Kevin Kamphuis