Patents by Inventor Rick W. Wahl

Rick W. Wahl 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).

  • AC adapter for a module bay in a computer system
    Patent number: 6331936
    Abstract: A portable computer includes a housing including a top portion pivotally mounted on a base portion. The base portion includes a module bay formed therein and also includes an internal module bay connector. A modular AC adapter is removably mounted in the module bay. The adapter is provided with a stationary connector for engagement with the internal module bay connector. A storage compartment is provided in the adapter. A first movable connector assembly includes a connection to the adapter positioned in the storage compartment. A second movable connector assembly is provided for connection to the adapter in the storage compartment. The adapter can be inserted into the module bay and interconnected with the computer. An AC connector can be stored in the adapter for carrying or extended for connection to an AC power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Assignee: Dell USA, L.P.
    Inventors: Bo Hom, Sean P. O'Neal, Rick W. Wahl