Patents by Inventor Paul Doczy

Paul Doczy 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: 8624731
    Abstract: An information handling system status alert system includes an information handling system (IHS). The IHS includes a frame, a processor supported by the frame and a memory module communicatively coupled to the processor. The IHS additionally includes an operational display device coupled with the frame such that the operational display device is viewable from a first side of the frame. Furthermore, the IHS includes a status alert display device coupled with the frame such that the status alert display device is viewable from a second side of the frame, wherein the second side of the frame is substantially opposite the first side of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy Charles Dearborn, Paul Doczy, Kurt M. H. Heggland, Theodore B. Pasquale
  • Patent number: 8608119
    Abstract: A display stand comprises a mounting element couplable to a display element and a first support member coupled to the mounting element to enable angular movement of the display element relative to the first support member. The display stand also comprises a second support member rotatably coupled to the first support member to enable elevational movement of the display element relative to the second support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Stacy Wolff, Memphis-Zhihong Yin, Paul Doczy
  • Publication number: 20110264927
    Abstract: A mobile computing management and storage device configured as a portable information handling system (IHS) storage device includes a frame and a docking station supported by the frame. The docking station includes a plurality of channels configured to receive a plurality of portable IHSs. The channels include a power coupling plug and a communication coupling plug such that the power coupling plug and the communication coupling plug are configured and positioned with respect to the channels to mate with corresponding power and communication couplings of the plurality of portable IHSs when the plurality of IHSs are engaged in the plurality of channels. The device further includes a power supply system supported by the frame and electrically coupled to the power coupling(s). The power supply system is configured to provide staged charging when a plurality of portable IHSs are stored in the docking station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy Dearborn, Paul Doczy, Kurt M. H. Heggland, Theodore B. Pasquale
  • Publication number: 20110260864
    Abstract: An information handling system status alert system includes an information handling system (IHS). The IHS includes a frame, a processor supported by the frame and a memory module communicatively coupled to the processor. The IHS additionally includes an operational display device coupled with the frame such that the operational display device is viewable from a first side of the frame. Furthermore, the IHS includes a status alert display device coupled with the frame such that the status alert display device is viewable from a second side of the frame, wherein the second side of the frame is substantially opposite the first side of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy Dearborn, Paul Doczy, Kurt M.H. Heggland, Theodore B. Pasquale
  • Patent number: 8043122
    Abstract: A portable dock and power adapter system includes a dock member having a power adapter member coupling, a plurality of IHS component connectors, and a dock plug that is electrically coupled to the plurality of IHS component connectors and extends from the dock member. The portable dock and power adapter system also includes power adapter member including a dock member coupling and a power adapter plug that is electrically coupled to the dock plug and that extends from the power adapter member. A connecting member extends between the power adapter member and the dock member. The connecting member is operable to orient the power adapter member and the dock member such that the dock member coupling is spaced apart from the power adapter member coupling. The connecting member is also operable to orient the power adapter member and the dock member such that the dock member coupling engages the power adapter member coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Sudong Cho, Antonio Latto, Kenneth C. Musgrave, Paul Doczy
  • Patent number: 7983036
    Abstract: A computer comprises an upper housing, a lower housing, and a flexible sheet disposed between the housings. The sheet covers and area of least one of the housings. The sheet comprises an outer skirt that fits within a receiving portion in at least one of the housings thereby forming a seal around an edge of the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark Ruch, Earl Moore, Paul Doczy
  • Publication number: 20090190294
    Abstract: A computer comprises an upper housing, a lower housing, and a flexible sheet disposed between the housings. The sheet covers an area of least one of the housings. The sheet comprises an outer skirt that fits within a receiving portion in at least one of the housings thereby forming a seal around an edge of the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Mark Ruch, Earl Moore, Paul Doczy
  • Patent number: 7492579
    Abstract: A computing system comprises a docking station having a base, a carrier separate from the base, and a nonlinear rigid mounting arm mechanically connecting the base to the carrier, wherein the mounting arm has a first end that pivotally connects to the base and a second end that pivotally connects to the carrier; an electronic display removably connectable to the carrier; and a keyboard in communication with the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Steven S. Homer, Paul Doczy, Mark Solomon
  • Patent number: 7433181
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a base portion; an electronic display rotatably connected to the base portion; a keyboard in communication with the display, rotatably connected to the base portion, and movable between a closed position and an open position; and a first optical data drive formed in the base portion under the keyboard with access to the first optical data drive provided when the keyboard is rotated to the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Steven S. Homer, Paul Doczy, Mark Solomon
  • Publication number: 20080212278
    Abstract: A portable computer power system comprises a battery an external battery housing providing an airflow path therethrough into an airflow vent of a portable computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Ronald E. DeLuga, Earl Moore, Paul Doczy
  • Patent number: 7388745
    Abstract: A portable computer power system comprises a battery an external battery housing providing an airflow path therethrough into an airflow vent of a portable computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Ronald E. DeLuga, Earl Moore, Paul Doczy
  • Patent number: 7333325
    Abstract: A battery for a dockable electronic device is provided. The battery includes a housing having a recess, and at least one battery cell disposed in the housing. The recess of the housing is operable to receive a docking station platform when the dockable electronic device is docked at the docking station while the housing is coupled to a bottom surface of the dockable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Ronald E. DeLuga, Earl Moore, Paul Doczy
  • Publication number: 20070255961
    Abstract: A computer comprising a biometric device communicatively coupled to operational electronics of the computer and the biometric device being physically coupled to a housing of the computer in a non-removable fashion, the biometric device having an operative surface for receiving biometric input. The computer further comprising a mechanism associated with the biometric device and configured to control movement of the operative surface between extended and retracted positions, wherein the extended position is characterized such that the operative surface is exposed for use and the retracted position is characterized such that the operative surface is not exposed for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Tracy, Paul Doczy
  • Publication number: 20070252699
    Abstract: A portable computing device antenna identification system comprises an antenna configured to be disposed in the portable computing device, the antenna having a sensor connector uniquely configured to transmit a signal indicative of an identity of the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Paul Doczy, Timothy Neill, Paul Walker
  • Publication number: 20070253065
    Abstract: A privacy screen mounting system, comprising a bezel having a recess for receiving a movable retention member therein, the retention member positionable from a retracted position to an extended position relative to a display screen to secure a privacy screen over the display screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Doczy, Earl Moore, Sarah Bussell
  • Publication number: 20070247114
    Abstract: A computer comprises a computer chassis, a communication connector provided on a surface of the chassis to mate the computer with a docking station, and first and second battery packs. The first battery pack is adapted to mate to the surface of the chassis. The first battery pack has a shape that defines a volume in which at least a portion of the docking station can be inserted to mate to the communication connector. Further, the first battery pack has a first battery pack connector. The second battery pack has a shape that corresponds to the volume defined by the first battery pack's shape. The second battery pack has a second battery connector that mates to the first battery connector when the second battery pack is mated to the first battery pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Bobbykin Makwana, Paul Doczy, Memphle-Zhihong Yin, John Wozniak
  • Publication number: 20070177115
    Abstract: An integrated portable computer projector system comprises an image projector integrally couplable to a computer device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Memphis-Zhihong Yin, Stacy Wolff, Paul Doczy
  • Publication number: 20070097087
    Abstract: A tablet computer device comprises a overlay membrane detachably couplable to the tablet computer device to protect a display element of the tablet computer device, the overlay membrane having an integrated keyboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Paul Doczy, Kevin Massaro
  • Patent number: D638417
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Eric Bogner, Paul Bosveld, Paul Doczy
  • Patent number: D648720
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Kurt Heggland, Kenneth Musgrave, Paul Doczy, Theodore Pasquale, Timothy Dearborn