Patents by Inventor Michael Delpier

Michael Delpier 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).

  • Publication number: 20230185753
    Abstract: Examples are described herein for inline actuators. In various examples, an apparatus to operably couple a computing device with a docking station may include: a first connector to be removably attached to the computing device; a second connector to facilitate removable coupling of the apparatus with the docking station; and an inline actuator arranged between the first connector and the second connector. The inline actuator may be actuable to cause a signal to be transmitted to the docking station or the computing device. The signal may directly or indirectly cause the computing device to transition from a first power state to a second power state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Delpier, Chad Paris
  • Patent number: 11379625
    Abstract: An example modular device includes a housing having an upper side, a lower side, and a sidewall having a first opening. The modular device also includes an attachment tab to attach the peripheral device to a second modular device at the upper side. The modular device further includes a latch disposed within the housing. The latch includes a main body having a second opening aligned with the first opening to receive an anti-theft device. The latch also includes a latch arm extending from the main body to control an engagement of the attachment tab with the second modular device. The latch further includes a latch unlocking tab exposed at the lower side to control a position of the latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Ronald E Deluga, Michael J Pescetto, Michael Delpier
  • Patent number: 11360522
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide a retractable structure for a computing device. The computing device can include a base member and a hinge assembly to couple a display member to the base member. The structure can be disposed within the base member such that the structure can be retractable within a rear sidewall of the base member and extendable from the rear sidewall when the hinge assembly is in an open position with respect to the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Comany, L.P.
    Inventors: Chi-Chung Ho, Chih-Hsiang Chien, Aki Laine, Dimitre Mehandjiysky, Michael Delpier
  • Publication number: 20210311528
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide, a retractable structure r a computing device. The computing device can include a base member and a hinge assembly to couple a display member to the base member. The structure can be disposed within the base member such that the structure can be retractable within a rear sidewall of the base member and extendable from the rear sidewall when the hinge assembly is an open position with respect to the base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: CHI-CHUNG HO, CHIH-HSIANG CHIEN, AKI LAINE, DIMITRE MEHANDJIYSKY, MICHAEL DELPIER
  • Patent number: 11081846
    Abstract: In an example, a connector may comprise a female connection port including a first power trace and a first signal trace disposed within the female connection port, and a male connection plug rigidly attached to the female connection port and disposed adjacent to the female connection port. The male connection plug may include a second power trace and a second signal trace disposed on an outer surface of the male connection plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Delpier, Chad P Paris, Eric Chen
  • Publication number: 20210143589
    Abstract: In an example, a connector may comprise a female connection port including a first power trace and a first signal trace disposed within the female connection port, and a male connection plug rigidly attached to the female connection port and disposed adjacent to the female connection port. The male connection plug may include a second power trace and a second signal trace disposed on an outer surface of the male connection plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael DELPIER, Chad P PARIS, Eric CHEN
  • Patent number: 10642324
    Abstract: Examples of a cover for a device are described herein. The cover includes a substrate to be placed in proximity of a heat source of a device. In an example, a heat resistant layer is applied over a surface of the substrate to insulate heat generated by the heat source. Further, a top layer is applied over one of the heat resistant layer and another surface of the substrate, which is opposite to the surface having the heat resistant layer. The top layer provides at least one of chemical resistant properties and aesthetic properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Kuan-Ting Wu, Ai-Tsung Li, Ya-Ting Yeh, Kevin Voss, Michael Delpier
  • Patent number: 10594993
    Abstract: An example system, including a camera to identify a projection area based on at least one criteria, and a projector unit attachable to the camera and to project an image to the projection area. A computing unit provides the image to the projector unit and sets the projector unit to project on the projection area, and the computing unit receives input through the camera and updates the image based on the input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Louis Ju-man Kim, David Bradley Short, Dimitre Mehandjiysky, Michael Delpier, Dustin Hoffman
  • Patent number: 10514730
    Abstract: A hinge rotatably attaches a display to a base, the hinge including a rotatable shaft and the hinge to rotate the display between a first position and a second position, a display screen of the display facing in a first direction when the display is at the first position, and the display facing in a second direction opposite the first direction when the display is at the second position. The hinge includes a lock to fix the display at an angle that is inclined with respect to the base and with respect to a plane that is perpendicular to a main surface of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Delpier, Dustin Hoffman, Dawn Pendergast
  • Patent number: 10296055
    Abstract: An example system for adjusting the center of mass of a computing device includes a base slidably coupled to a first portion of the computing device. The base repositions the first portion of the computing device relative to the base. A first hinge couples the first portion and a second portion, rotates the second portion relative to the first portion about an axis of rotation, and repositions the first portion of the computing device relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Delpier, Mark Senatori, Dimitre Mehandjiysky
  • Publication number: 20190138757
    Abstract: An example modular device includes a housing having an upper side, a lower side, and a sidewall having a first opening. The modular device also includes an attachment tab to attach the peripheral device to a second modular device at the upper side. The modular device further includes a latch disposed within the housing. The latch includes a main body having a second opening aligned with the first opening to receive an anti-theft device. The latch also includes a latch arm extending from the main body to control an engagement of the attachment tab with the second modular device. The latch further includes a latch unlocking tab exposed at the lower side to control a position of the latch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Ronald E DELUGA, Michael J PESCETTO, Michael DELPIER
  • Patent number: 10263338
    Abstract: In some examples, an apparatus includes a display panel, a shielding layer having an opening formed within a periphery of the shielding layer, the shielding layer adjacent to a back side of the display panel, and an antenna adjacent to the back side of the display panel, wherein the shielding layer is received in the opening formed in the shielding layer, and does not extend beyond an edge of the display panel to allow for wireless communication with the apparatus from a front side of the display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Stacy L. Wolff, Michael Delpier, Kevin L. Massaro, Ming-Jen Yu
  • Publication number: 20190025895
    Abstract: Examples of a cover for a device are described herein. The cover includes a substrate to be placed in proximity of a heat source of a device. In an example, a heat resistant layer is applied over a surface of the substrate to insulate heat generated by the heat source. Further, a top layer is applied over one of the heat resistant layer and another surface of the substrate, which is opposite to the surface having the heat resistant layer. The top layer provides at least one of chemical resistant properties and aesthetic properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: KUAN-TING WU, AI-TSUNG LI, YA-TING YEH, KEVIN VOSS, MICHAEL DELPIER
  • Publication number: 20180224902
    Abstract: A hinge rotatably attaches a display to a base, the hinge including a rotatable shaft and the hinge to rotate the display between a first position and a second position, a display screen of the display facing in a first direction when the display is at the first position, and the display facing in a second direction opposite the first direction when the display is at the second position. The hinge includes a lock to fix the display at an angle that is inclined with respect to the base and with respect to a plane that is perpendicular to a main surface of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Delpier, Dustin Hoffman, Dawn Pendergast
  • Publication number: 20180210500
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide a cover for a computing device. The cover can include a first set of segments having a first durometer, and a second set of segments having a second durometer lower than the first durometer. As an example, segments from the second set are disposed between segments from the first set, and are flush with the first set of segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: MICHAEL DELPIER, DUSTIN HOFFMAN
  • Publication number: 20180024595
    Abstract: An example system for adjusting the center of mass of a computing device includes a base slidably coupled to a first portion of the computing device. The base repositions the first portion of the computing device relative to the base. A first hinge couples the first portion and a second portion, rotates the second portion relative to the first portion about an axis of rotation, and repositions the first portion of the computing device relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: MICHAEL DELPIER, MARK SENATORI, DIMITRE MEHANDJIYSKY
  • Patent number: 9874900
    Abstract: A tablet computing device may include a main body, a video display, and a battery cavity. The main body may include a front side and a back side. The video display may be disposed on the front side. The video display may display images. The battery cavity is disposed on the back side to receive a battery to supply power to the main body. The battery may form an adjustable angle between the battery and the battery cavity. The video display may be selectively placed in one of a plurality of viewing orientations based on an amount of the adjustable angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Dimitre Mehandjiysky, Michael Delpier, Insun Hong
  • Patent number: D808963
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Delpier, Stacy Wolff, Paul L. Drew, Eric Chen
  • Patent number: D871391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Delpier, Stacy L. Wolff, Eric Chen, Paul L. Drew, Rudy Widiaman, Jack Godfrey Wood, Marcus Hoggarth, Harc Lee
  • Patent number: D886779
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Delpier, Chad Patrick Paris, Eric Chen