Patents by Inventor Michael P. Rolla

Michael P. Rolla 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).

  • Mount for computer drive
    Patent number: 7054153
    Abstract: A mount for a computer drive. The mount has a base structure having a plurality of lateral retainers and a top structure mountable to the base structure over a drive region. The top structure also has an arcuate drive interface extendable into the drive region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Lewis, Michael P. Rolla
  • Cable management system and method of use thereof
    Patent number: 7032277
    Abstract: What is disclosed is a cable management system having a flexible main strap with an upper portion adapted to be secured to a first supporting surface in an electronic device, a middle portion with a plurality of mini straps attached thereon, and a lower portion adapted to be secured to a second supporting surface in the electronic device. The mini straps are capable of forming loops around a cable or cable assembly to restrict movement of the cable or cable assembly. Also disclosed is a method for managing cables in an electronic device. The method contains the steps of: attaching an upper portion of a main strap having a plurality of mini straps attached thereon to a first surface on the electronic device; organizing cables in the electronic device using the mini straps attached to the main strap; and attaching a lower portion of the main strap to a second surface on the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael P. Rolla, Denise M. Masson
  • Resonant technique and apparatus for thermal capacitor screening
    Patent number: 5101106
    Abstract: A method and system for driving a plurality of transient decoupling capacitors connected in a circuit in order to heat them and to screen them via a thermal image of them. Radio-frequency excitation is provided for the purpose by connecting a pulse driver through an inductive circuit and a series capacitance to supply a driving current to the decoupling capacitors. The inductance is selected to yield resonance at a selected frequency; and the series capacitance provides a voltage divider to help set the frequency and to adjust the level of the drive of the decoupling capacitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Eldon E. Cox, Jr., Michael P. Rolla
  • Product defect detection using thermal ratio analysis
    Patent number: 5032727
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for indicating defects in manufactured products employs, instead of the conventional thermal image subtraction, "thermal ratio analysis", which involves ratios of thermal data and their analysis including statistical analysis. Various techniques for "image" enhancement and for suppression of known artifacts are employed to facilitate the decision as to when a defect is detected. The thermal ratio analysis technique is particularly useful for detecting hidden defects in electronic circuitry, such as integrated circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1991
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Eldon E. Cox, Jr., Michael P. Rolla