Patents by Inventor Richard S. Mills

Richard S. Mills 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: 9661777
    Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a detachable power cable interface box (PCIB) for coupling AC power to a rack-level power infrastructure is described. The detachable PCIB includes a body section and a terminal disposed within the body section. The terminal may be coupled to an AC power source. A wiring block may also be disposed within the body, and the modular wiring block may be coupled to the terminal. The wiring block may arrange power input from the AC power source into a pre-determined output configuration corresponding to a detachable interface. The system may also include the detachable interface, and the detachable interface may be configured to couple with an integrated connector of the rack-level power infrastructure. The detachable interface may be common to all types of AC power sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Richard S. Mills, Edmond I. Bailey, John Stuewe, Kunrong Wang
  • Publication number: 20160345459
    Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a detachable power cable interface box (PCIB) for coupling AC power to a rack-level power infrastructure is described. The detachable PCIB includes a body section and a terminal disposed within the body section. The terminal may be coupled to an AC power source. A wiring block may also be disposed within the body, and the modular wiring block may be coupled to the terminal. The wiring block may arrange power input from the AC power source into a pre-determined output configuration corresponding to a detachable interface. The system may also include the detachable interface, and the detachable interface may be configured to couple with an integrated connector of the rack-level power infrastructure. The detachable interface may be common to all types of AC power sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Richard S. Mills, Edmond I. Bailey, John Stuewe, Kunrong Wang
  • Patent number: 9438012
    Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a detachable power cable interface box (PCIB) for coupling AC power to a rack-level power infrastructure is described. The detachable PCIB includes a body section and a terminal disposed within the body section. The terminal may be coupled to an AC power source. A wiring block may also be disposed within the body, and the modular wiring block may be coupled to the terminal. The wiring block may arrange power input from the AC power source into a pre-determined output configuration corresponding to a detachable interface. The system may also include the detachable interface, and the detachable interface may be configured to couple with an integrated connector of the rack-level power infrastructure. The detachable interface may be common to all types of AC power sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Richard S. Mills, Edmond I. Bailey, John Stuewe, Kunrong Wang
  • Publication number: 20150372462
    Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a detachable power cable interface box (PCIB) for coupling AC power to a rack-level power infrastructure is described. The detachable PCIB includes a body section and a terminal disposed within the body section. The terminal may be coupled to an AC power source. A wiring block may also be disposed within the body, and the modular wiring block may be coupled to the terminal. The wiring block may arrange power input from the AC power source into a pre-determined output configuration corresponding to a detachable interface. The system may also include the detachable interface, and the detachable interface may be configured to couple with an integrated connector of the rack-level power infrastructure. The detachable interface may be common to all types of AC power sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Richard S. Mills, Edmond I. Bailey, John Stuewe, Kunrong Wang
  • Patent number: 9172219
    Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a detachable power cable interface box (PCIB) for coupling AC power to a rack-level power infrastructure is described. The detachable PCIB includes a body section and a terminal disposed within the body section. The terminal may be coupled to an AC power source. A wiring block may also be disposed within the body, and the modular wiring block may be coupled to the terminal. The wiring block may arrange power input from the AC power source into a pre-determined output configuration corresponding to a detachable interface. The system may also include the detachable interface, and the detachable interface may be configured to couple with an integrated connector of the rack-level power infrastructure. The detachable interface may be common to all types of AC power sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Richard S. Mills, Edmond I. Bailey, John Stuewe, Kunrong Wang
  • Publication number: 20140192456
    Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a detachable power cable interface box (PCIB) for coupling AC power to a rack-level power infrastructure is described. The detachable PCIB includes a body section and a terminal disposed within the body section. The terminal may be coupled to an AC power source. A wiring block may also be disposed within the body, and the modular wiring block may be coupled to the terminal. The wiring block may arrange power input from the AC power source into a pre-determined output configuration corresponding to a detachable interface. The system may also include the detachable interface, and the detachable interface may be configured to couple with an integrated connector of the rack-level power infrastructure. The detachable interface may be common to all types of AC power sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Richard S. Mills, Edmond I. Bailey, John Stuewe, Kunrong Wang
  • Patent number: 8708736
    Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a detachable power cable interface box (PCIB) for coupling AC power to a rack-level power infrastructure is described. The detachable PCIB includes a body section and a terminal disposed within the body section. The terminal may be coupled to an AC power source. A wiring block may also be disposed within the body, and the modular wiring block may be coupled to the terminal. The wiring block may arrange power input from the AC power source into a pre-determined output configuration corresponding to a detachable interface. The system may also include the detachable interface, and the detachable interface may be configured to couple with an integrated connector of the rack-level power infrastructure. The detachable interface may be common to all types of AC power sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Edmond I. Bailey, Kunrong Wang, Richard S. Mills, John Stuewe
  • Publication number: 20130198532
    Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a detachable power cable interface box (PCIB) for coupling AC power to a rack-level power infrastructure is described. The detachable PCIB includes a body section and a terminal disposed within the body section. The terminal may be coupled to an AC power source. A wiring block may also be disposed within the body, and the modular wiring block may be coupled to the terminal. The wiring block may arrange power input from the AC power source into a pre-determined output configuration corresponding to a detachable interface. The system may also include the detachable interface, and the detachable interface may be configured to couple with an integrated connector of the rack-level power infrastructure. The detachable interface may be common to all types of AC power sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventors: Edmond I. Bailey, Kunrong Wang, Richard S. Mills, John Stuewe
  • Patent number: 8023275
    Abstract: An information handling system includes a printed circuit board and an extension card. The printed circuit board includes a first expansion terminal. The extension card includes a first coupling interface, a retention mechanism, and an access terminal. The first coupling interface is operable to engage the first expansion terminal. The retention mechanism is operable to be coupled to at least a first exterior portion of the first expansion terminal to secure the first coupling interface to the first expansion terminal. The access terminal is operably coupled to the first coupling interface, and the access terminal is electrically coupled the first expansion terminal to access terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Dell Products, LP
    Inventors: Richard S. Mills, Edmond I. Bailey
  • Publication number: 20110086520
    Abstract: An information handling system includes a printed circuit board and an extension card. The printed circuit board includes a first expansion terminal. The extension card includes a first coupling interface, a retention mechanism, and an access terminal. The first coupling interface is operable to engage the first expansion terminal. The retention mechanism is operable to be coupled to at least a first exterior portion of the first expansion terminal to secure the first coupling interface to the first expansion terminal. The access terminal is operably coupled to the first coupling interface, and the access terminal is electrically coupled the first expansion terminal to access terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS, LP
    Inventors: Richard S. Mills, Edmond I. Bailey
  • Patent number: 7876576
    Abstract: An interface retention and support apparatus and method of use is disclosed. In one form, an extension apparatus can include a first coupling interface operable to be coupled to an first expansion terminal of a printed circuit board. The apparatus can also include a retention mechanism aligned to a surface of the first coupling interface. The retention mechanism can be used to engage a first exterior surface of the first expansion terminal upon coupling the first coupling interface to the first expansion terminal. The apparatus can further include an access terminal operably coupled to the first coupling interface and an expansion circuit coupled between the first coupling interface and the access terminal. The expansion circuit can electrically couple the first expansion terminal to access terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Dell Products, LP
    Inventors: Richard S. Mills, Edmond I. Bailey
  • Patent number: 7554801
    Abstract: A device for preventing unauthorized entry of a removable media into a receptor. A key is attached to the removable media and a lock is attached to the receptor. If the key does not fit the lock, the lock prevents the removable media from fully entering the receptor. If the key does fit the lock, the lock will permit the removable media to fully enter the receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Mark M. Bailey, Richard S. Mills
  • Publication number: 20080291645
    Abstract: An interface retention and support apparatus and method of use is disclosed. In one form, an extension apparatus can include a first coupling interface operable to be coupled to an first expansion terminal of a printed circuit board. The apparatus can also include a retention mechanism aligned to a surface of the first coupling interface. The retention mechanism can be used to engage a first exterior surface of the first expansion terminal upon coupling the first coupling interface to the first expansion terminal. The apparatus can further include an access terminal operably coupled to the first coupling interface and an expansion circuit coupled between the first coupling interface and the access terminal. The expansion circuit can electrically couple the first expansion terminal to access terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS, LP
    Inventors: Richard S. Mills, Edmond I. Bailey
  • Publication number: 20080013260
    Abstract: A device for preventing unauthorized entry of a removable media into a receptor. A key is attached to the removable media and a lock is attached to the receptor. If the key does not fit the lock, the lock prevents the removable media from fully entering the receptor. If the key does fit the lock, the lock will permit the removable media to fully enter the receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Mark M. Bailey, Richard S. Mills
  • Patent number: 6858794
    Abstract: A computer chassis includes a first metal portion and a second metal portion. A mating edge connection is provided between the first and second portions. A gasket is mounted in the edge connection. The gasket includes a compressible strip of electromagnetic interference (EMI) limiting material. A pattern of holes is formed in the strip to improve compressibility and thus enhance EMI shielding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Ralph W. Jensen, Richard S. Mills, Jeffrey C. Hailey
  • Publication number: 20030209355
    Abstract: A computer chassis includes a first metal portion and a second metal portion. A mating edge connection is provided between the first and second portions. A gasket is mounted in the edge connection. The gasket includes a compressible strip of electromagnetic interference (EMI) limiting material. A pattern of holes are formed in the strip to improve compressibility and thus enhance EMI shielding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Ralph W. Jensen, Richard S. Mills, Jeffrey C. Hailey
  • Publication number: 20030201111
    Abstract: A computer chassis includes a first metal portion and a second metal portion. A mating edge connection is provided between the first and second portions. A gasket is mounted in the edge connection. The gasket includes a compressible strip of electromagnetic interference (EMI) limiting material. A pattern of holes are formed in the strip to improve compressibility arid thus enhance EMI shielding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Ralph W. Jensen, Richard S. Mills, Jeffrey C. Hailey
  • Patent number: 6621000
    Abstract: A computer chassis includes a first metal portion and a second metal portion. A mating edge connection is provided between the first and second portions. A gasket is mounted in the edge connection. The gasket includes a compressible strip of electromagnetic interference (EMI) limiting material. A pattern of holes is formed in the strip to improve compressibility and thus enhance EMI shielding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Ralph W. Jensen, Richard S. Mills, Jeffrey C. Hailey
  • Publication number: 20030037943
    Abstract: A computer chassis includes a first metal portion and a second metal portion. A mating edge connection is provided between the first and second portions. A gasket is mounted in the edge connection. The gasket includes a compressible strip of electromagnetic interference (EMI) limiting material. A pattern of holes are formed in the strip to improve compressibility and thus enhance EMI shielding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: Ralph W. Jensen, Richard S. Mills, Jeffrey C. Hailey
  • Patent number: 6349042
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a system component in a chassis includes an electrically conductive chassis having a grounding frame mounted therein and electrically connected thereto. An access opening extends through the grounding frame. The access opening is defined by opposed longitudinal edges. An elongated contact member is attached to the grounding frame adjacent to each longitudinal edge of the access opening. Each one of the contact members is resiliently deflectable about a pivot axis adjacent the corresponding longitudinal edge. Discontinuities and obstructions along the edge portions of the expansion device do not engage and damage the contact members. Furthermore, a substantially continuous EMI gasket is provided along substantially the entire edge of the expansion card, improving the reliability of the ground between the chassis and the expansion device and reducing electromagnetic emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Richard S. Mills, Andrew L. McAnally