Patents by Inventor Pete Capano

Pete Capano 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).

  • Systems for use with data storage devices
    Patent number: 6826056
    Abstract: Systems for mounting data storage devices to a chassises are provided. A representative system includes a filler carrier that incorporates a bezel. The bezel including a first snap configured to move between a latched position and an unlatched position. In the latched position, the snap facilitates secure mounting of the filler carrier to a chassis by forming an interference fit with the chassis. In the unlatched position, the snap facilitates removal of the filler carrier from the chassis. The bezel of the filler carrier can be formed as a monolithic structure. Other systems and devices also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Brian S. Tsuyuki, Pete Capano, Darrel W. Poulter, Herbert J. Tanzer
  • Mounting of data storage devices with compliant storage module covers
    Patent number: 6661651
    Abstract: Data storage systems are provided. A representative system includes a carrier that incorporates a frame and a cover. The frame includes a faceplate, a first rail and a second rail, with the first and second rails extending outwardly from said faceplate. The first and second rails also are adapted to receive the cover therebetween. Preferably, the cover is configured to at least partially encase a data storage device received by the carrier. Other systems and devices also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Herbert J. Tanzer, Pete Capano, Richard B. Nelson, Brian Tsuyuki
  • Systems for use with data storage devices
    Publication number: 20030206402
    Abstract: Systems for mounting data storage devices to a chassises are provided. A representative system includes a filler carrier that incorporates a bezel. The bezel including a first snap configured to move between a latched position and an unlatched position. In the latched position, the snap facilitates secure mounting of the filler carrier to a chassis by forming an interference fit with the chassis. In the unlatched position, the snap facilitates removal of the filler carrier from the chassis. The bezel of the filler carrier can be formed as a monolithic structure. Other systems and devices also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: Brian S. Tsuyuki, Pete Capano, Darrel W. Poulter, Herbert J. Tanzer