Patents by Inventor Nick Woodley

Nick Woodley 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: 8033515
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, there is provided a system including a display, a mounting groove disposed along a portion of the first display, and a mount position along the mounting groove. In these embodiments, the mount position includes an alignment structure disposed in the mounting groove and a fastener disposed in the mounting groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Randall W. Martin, Paul L. Drew, David Quijano, Morten Warren, Nick Woodley, Stephen de Saulles
  • Patent number: 7781676
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present technique relate to a system and method for managing cables in a display base. Specifically, embodiments of the present technique includes a display base having a cable passage between a pliable flap and a footing, the cable passage traversing a portion of the display base, and a display coupled to the display base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Randall W. Martin, Paul L Drew, Nick Woodley, David Quijano, Stephen de Saulles, Morten Warren
  • Patent number: 7742289
    Abstract: A quick connect system for an electronic device, comprising a docking station configured to engage the electronic device, the docking station having a locking mechanism actuatable to an unlocked position, the locking mechanism configured to independently remain in the unlocked position and automatically return to a locking position in response to disengagement of the electronic device from the docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David Quijano, Randall W. Martin, Nick Woodley, Tom J. Searby
  • Publication number: 20100014228
    Abstract: A quick connect system for an electronic device, comprising a docking station configured to engage the electronic device, the docking station having a locking mechanism actuatable to an unlocked position, the locking mechanism configured to independently remain in the unlocked position and automatically return to a locking position in response to disengagement of the electronic device from the docking station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: David Quijano, Randall W. Martin, Nick Woodley, Tom J. Searby
  • Patent number: 7606026
    Abstract: A quick connect system for an electronic device, comprising a docking station configured to engage the electronic device, the docking station having a locking mechanism actuatable to an unlocked position, the locking mechanism configured to independently remain in the unlocked position and automatically return to a locking position in response to disengagement of the electronic device from the docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David Quijano, Randall W. Martin, Nick Woodley, Tom J. Searby
  • Patent number: 7555581
    Abstract: A communication apparatus for an electronic system is provided in accordance with the presently disclosed techniques. Specifically, in one embodiment, the apparatus includes a display base. The display base includes a body having a bay configured to receive a first electronic device and a recessed portion configured to receive a second electronic device. The display base also includes one or more cable routing features disposed within the body. One of the cable routing features is configured to route a cable connected to the first or second electronic device through a portion of the base. A system and a method for facilitating communication via a display base are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Randall W. Martin, Paul L. Drew, David Quijano, Morten Warren, Nick Woodley, Stephen de Saulles
  • Publication number: 20090153770
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present technique relate to a system and method for managing cables in a display base. Specifically, embodiments of the present technique comprise a display base having a cable passage between a pliable flap and a footing, the cable passage traversing a portion of the display base, and a display coupled to the display base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Randall W. Martin, Paul L. Drew, Nick Woodley, David Quijano, Stephen de Saulles, Morten Warren
  • Patent number: 7514631
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present technique relate to a system and method for managing cables in a display base. One embodiment includes a display base having a cable passage between a pliable flap and a footing, the cable passage traversing a portion of the display base, and a display coupled to the display base. Another embodiment includes a base adapted to couple and support a display, where the base has a footing and pliable flap extending at least partially across and lengthwise along a cable route on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Randall W. Martin, Paul L. Drew, Nick Woodley, David Quijano, Stephen de Saulles, Morten Warren
  • Patent number: 7502226
    Abstract: A quick connect system for an electronic device comprising an adapter couplable to the display device, the adapter configured to cooperate with a docking station to facilitate releasable coupling of the electronic device to the docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Tom J. Searby, David Quijano, Randall W. Martin, Nick Woodley
  • Patent number: 7499272
    Abstract: A quick connect system for a display device, comprising a rear surface of the display device having a guide. The guide is configured to cooperate with a corresponding guide element of a docking station to communicatively couple the display device to the docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Tom J. Searby, David Quijano, Randall W. Martin, Nick Woodley
  • Patent number: 7459634
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present technique relate to a system for cable management. In one embodiment, the system includes a display, wherein the display includes a display screen, a cable passage having a route along a portion of the display, and a pliable flap extending at least partially across the cable passage along the route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Randall W. Martin, Paul L. Drew, Nick Woodley, David Quijano, Stephen de Saulles, Morten Warren
  • Publication number: 20080151489
    Abstract: A quick connect system for an electronic device, comprising a docking station configured to engage the electronic device, the docking station having a locking mechanism actuatable to an unlocked position, the locking mechanism configured to independently remain in the unlocked position and automatically return to a locking position in response to disengagement of the electronic device from the docking station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: David Quijano, Randall W. Martin, Nick Woodley, Tom J. Searby
  • Patent number: 7317613
    Abstract: A quick connect system for an electronic device, comprising a docking station configured to engage the electronic device, the docking station having a locking mechanism actuatable to an unlocked position, the locking mechanism configured to independently remain in the unlocked position and automatically return to a locking position in response to disengagement of the electronic device from the docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David Quijano, Randall W. Martin, Nick Woodley, Tom J. Searby
  • Publication number: 20070138360
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, there is provided a system including a display, a mounting groove disposed along a portion of the first display, and a mount position along the mounting groove. In these embodiments, the mount position includes an alignment structure disposed in the mounting groove and a fastener disposed in the mounting groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Randall Martin, Paul Drew, David Quijano, Morten Warren, Nick Woodley, Stephen de Saulles
  • Publication number: 20070097618
    Abstract: A quick connect system for a display device, comprising a rear surface of the display device having a guide. The guide is configured to cooperate with a corresponding guide element of a docking station to communicatively couple the display device to the docking station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Tom Searby, David Quijano, Randall Martin, Nick Woodley
  • Publication number: 20070097617
    Abstract: A quick connect system for an electronic device comprising an adapter couplable to the display device, the adapter configured to cooperate with a docking station to facilitate releasable coupling of the electronic device to the docking station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Tom Searby, David Quijano, Randall Martin, Nick Woodley
  • Publication number: 20070097619
    Abstract: A quick connect system for an electronic device, comprising a docking station configured to engage the electronic device, the docking station having a locking mechanism actuatable to an unlocked position, the locking mechanism configured to independently remain in the unlocked position and automatically return to a locking position in response to disengagement of the electronic device from the docking station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: David Quijano, Randall Martin, Nick Woodley, Tom Searby
  • Publication number: 20070084625
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present technique relate to a system and method for managing cables in a display stand. Specific embodiments of the present technique include a display stand having a cable passage between a pliable flap and a vertical structural member, the cable passage traversing a portion of the vertical structural member, and a display coupled to the display stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventors: Randall Martin, Paul Drew, Nick Woodley, David Quijano, Stephen de Saulles, Morten Warren
  • Publication number: 20070086153
    Abstract: A cable management apparatus for an electronic system is provided in accordance with certain embodiments of the presently disclosed techniques. Specifically, in one embodiment, the apparatus includes a display base. The display base includes a body having a recessed portion to receive an electronic device and one or more cable routing features disposed within the body. One of the cable routing features is configured to route a cable connected to the electronic device through a portion of the base. A system and a method for managing cables in a display base are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventors: Randall Martin, Paul Drew, David Quijano, Stephen de Saulles, Morten Warren, Nick Woodley
  • Patent number: D934240
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Inventors: James Holt, Nick Woodley, Andy Walker, George Wetz, Garry Goodman