Patents by Inventor Randolph Gray

Randolph Gray 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: 20100202627
    Abstract: A portable speaker docking system employing a solar energy charging system and a cooling system is provided. In one form, a speaker docking apparatus for connecting and charging an electronic device can include an housing with internal power storage operable to connect and charge an electronic device using converted solar energy. The apparatus can further include a solar energy charge system including a solar panel coupled to an exterior portion of the housing. The solar module assembly can be fixed to, detachable, an/or adjustable on the docking station. The solar module assembly can feature internal power storage operable to charge an electronic device. The apparatus can further include a cooling system including a fan system operable to cool the docking system and/or the solar panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventor: Randolph Gray
  • Patent number: 7619884
    Abstract: A portable storage apparatus and docking station employing a solar energy charging system for electronic devices is provided. According to one aspect, a portable storage apparatus can include a docking station coupled to a portion of the portable storage apparatus. The portable storage apparatus can also include a docking interface coupled to the portable storage apparatus to secure the docking station to the portable storage apparatus. The portable storage apparatus can further include a power source operable to couple converted solar energy to the docking station. The power source can be operable to power an electronic device coupled to the docking station. The portable storage apparatus can also include an antenna operable to be coupled to the docking station, and the antenna can extend away from the docking interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Inventor: Randolph Gray
  • Publication number: 20080283114
    Abstract: A notebook carry case employing a solar energy charging and cooling system is disclosed. In one form, a solar energy charge and cooling system can include a first fan coupled to an interior lid portion of a housing configured to store a portable electronic device, and a solar panel array coupled to an exterior portion of the lid and operable to convert solar energy to power the first fan. The first fan can be responsive to the converted solar energy to reduce an operating temperature within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventor: Randolph Gray
  • Publication number: 20050168499
    Abstract: A keyboard-display assembly is mounted includes a tray for holding a keyboard that is moveably mounted within a rack. The display assembly is mounted to the tray and includes a first display support arm and second display support arm that support a display. The display assembly is moveable between a storage position and a viewing position where, in the storage position, the display is in a generally horizontal position with the screen face of the display facing downward and positioned forward of the keyboard within the tray. In the viewing position, the display assembly rotated into a generally vertical position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Tiffany Williams, Clarence Langlinais, Daniel Lee, Wayne McKinnon, Robert Neville, Eric Wobig, Randolph Gray
  • Publication number: 20050168926
    Abstract: A vertically adjustable display assembly includes a display and support arms movable between a storage position and a viewing position. The display assembly also includes rotation support brackets slidably attached to slots formed in the support arms such that as the display assembly rotates from the viewing position to the storage position, the rotation support bracket will position the display with respect to the support arms to be properly position with respect to a keyboard to be placed in the storage position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Daniel Lee, Randolph Gray, Eric Wobig
  • Publication number: 20050161079
    Abstract: A system and apparatus for charging an electronic device using solar energy are disclosed. In one form, an apparatus for charging an electronic device is provided. The apparatus includes a first charge port operable to be connected to an energy source and an energy repository operable to store energy provided by the energy source and to actively couple energy provided by the energy source to an electronic device. The apparatus further includes a second charge port operable to be connected to the electronic device to provide either the stored energy or the active energy to the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventor: Randolph Gray
  • Publication number: 20050067358
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a cable management flip tray assembly includes a flip tray mounting bracket and a flip tray. The flip tray is moveable between a first, generally vertical, position and a second, generally horizontal, position that facilitates access to an information handling system component stored within the rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Daniel Lee, Randolph Gray, Corey Hartman, Terrence Rafferty, Tiffany Williams