Patents by Inventor Robert B. Curtis

Robert B. Curtis 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: 8261416
    Abstract: A cord management system includes a strap. The strap has a first set of magnets attached to a first location on the strap and a second set of magnets attached to a second location on the strap. The strap also includes at least two modes of operation. In a first mode of operation, the first set of magnets is magnetically attached to the second set of magnets so that a first segment of the strap located between the first set of magnets and the second set of magnets forms a loop configured to secure a cord that is wrapped around the strap. In a second mode of operation, the first set of magnets is magnetically detached from the second set of magnets so that the first segment no longer forms the loop. The strap is also configured to be coupled to an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: CJD LLC
    Inventors: Wayne Rothbaum, Allison S. Conner, Robert B. Curtis, Jonas K. Damon, Daniel A. Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20110252606
    Abstract: A cord management system includes a strap. The strap has a first set of magnets attached to a first location on the strap and a second set of magnets attached to a second location on the strap. The strap also includes at least two modes of operation. In a first mode of operation, the first set of magnets is magnetically attached to the second set of magnets so that a first segment of the strap located between the first set of magnets and the second set of magnets forms a loop configured to secure a cord that is wrapped around the strap. In a second mode of operation, the first set of magnets is magnetically detached from the second set of magnets so that the first segment no longer forms the loop. The strap is also configured to be coupled to an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Wayne Rothbaum, Allison S. Conner, Robert B. Curtis, Jonas K. Damon, Daniel A. Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20110252608
    Abstract: A cord management system includes a strap. The strap has a first set of magnets attached to a first location on the strap and a second set of magnets attached to a second location on the strap. The strap also includes at least two modes of operation. In a first mode of operation, the first set of magnets is magnetically attached to the second set of magnets so that a first segment of the strap located between the first set of magnets and the second set of magnets forms a loop configured to secure a cord that is wrapped around the strap. In a second mode of operation, the first set of magnets is magnetically detached from the second set of magnets so that the first segment no longer forms the loop. The strap is also configured to be coupled to an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Wayne Rothbaum, Allison S. Conner, Robert B. Curtis, Jonas K. Damon, Daniel A. Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20110252609
    Abstract: A cord management system includes a case and a strap. The strap has a first attachment point at a first location on the strap and a second attachment point a second location on the strap. The strap also includes at least two modes of operation. In a first mode of operation, the first attachment point is attached to the second attachment point so that a first segment of the strap located between the first attachment point and the second attachment point forms a loop configured to secure a cord that is wrapped around the case. In a second mode of operation, the first attachment point is detached from the second attachment point so that the first segment no longer forms the loop. In some embodiments, the strap is permanently attached to the case, while in other embodiments the strap is semi-permanently attached to the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Wayne Philip Rothbaum, Allison S. Conner, Robert B. Curtis, Jonas K. Damon, Daniel A. Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20110252607
    Abstract: A cord management system includes a case and a strap. The strap has a first attachment point at a first location on the strap and a second attachment point a second location on the strap. The strap also includes at least two modes of operation. In a first mode of operation, the first attachment point is attached to the second attachment point so that a first segment of the strap located between the first attachment point and the second attachment point forms a loop configured to secure a cord that is wrapped around the case. In a second mode of operation, the first attachment point is detached from the second attachment point so that the first segment no longer forms the loop. In some embodiments, the strap is permanently attached to the case, while in other embodiments the strap is semi-permanently attached to the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Wayne Rothbaum, Allison S. Conner, Robert B. Curtis, Jonas K. Damon, Daniel A. Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20110252605
    Abstract: A cord management system includes a strap. The strap has a first set of magnets attached to a first location on the strap and a second set of magnets attached to a second location on the strap. The strap also includes at least two modes of operation. In a first mode of operation, the first set of magnets is magnetically attached to the second set of magnets so that a first segment of the strap located between the first set of magnets and the second set of magnets forms a loop configured to secure a cord that is wrapped around the strap. In a second mode of operation, the first set of magnets is magnetically detached from the second set of magnets so that the first segment no longer forms the loop. The strap is also configured to be coupled to an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Wayne Rothbaum, Allison S. Conner, Robert B. Curtis, Jonas K. Damon, Daniel A. Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20110192857
    Abstract: A mobile electronic device accessory system is provided. The accessory system comprises a mobile electronic device case with a surface and a first attachment mechanism. An accessory is also provided, where the accessory comprises a second attachment mechanism, and is removably attached to the surface of the mobile electronic device case. In some embodiments, the case comprises a back with a recessed portion configured to receive an accessory therein, and an attachment mechanism for removably attaching the accessory to the case. Methods of using the accessory system are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: Wayne Philip Rothbaum, Robert B. Curtis
  • Publication number: 20090306833
    Abstract: Systems associated with moving heat out of a computer are described. One exemplary system embodiment includes a large heat exchanger, large, quiet, automatically redundant fans, automatically redundant pumps, and a leak containment apparatus. The example system may also include logics for selectively controlling air flow, liquid flow, and flow paths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Wade D. VINSON, Robert B. Curtis, David W. Sherrod
  • Patent number: 7599761
    Abstract: Systems associated with moving heat out of a computer are described. One exemplary system embodiment includes a large heat exchanger, large, quiet, automatically redundant fans, automatically redundant pumps, and a leak containment apparatus. The example system may also include logics for selectively controlling air flow, liquid flow, and flow paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Wade D. Vinson, Robert B. Curtis, David W. Sherrod
  • Patent number: 7450380
    Abstract: A computer system comprises a chassis and first and second electronic components disposed within the chassis. The computer system also comprises a multi-direction blower module having a blower housing connected to the chassis. The blower housing comprises an inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet. A centrifugal blower is rotatably mounted within the blower housing. An internal wall is disposed within the blower housing and partially surrounds the blower. The airflow into the inlet is passed in thermal communication with the first electronic component. The airflow from the first outlet is passed in thermal communication with the second electronic device. The airflow from the second outlet is exhausted from the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert B. Curtis, Eric C Peterson, Christian L. Belady
  • Patent number: D636659
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: CJD LLC
    Inventors: Wayne Rothbaum, Allison S. Conner, Robert B. Curtis, Jonas K. Damon, Daniel A. Sanchez
  • Patent number: D645333
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: CJD LLC
    Inventors: Wayne Rothbaum, Allison S. Conner, Robert B. Curtis, Jonas K. Damon, Daniel A. Sanchez
  • Patent number: D647519
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: CJD LLC
    Inventors: Wayne Philip Rothbaum, Allison S. Conner, Robert B. Curtis, Jonas K. Damon, Daniel A. Sanchez
  • Patent number: D667291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: CJD LLC
    Inventors: Wayne Rothbaum, Allison S. Conner, Robert B. Curtis, Jonas K. Damon, Daniel A. Sanchez
  • Patent number: D669062
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: CJD LLC
    Inventors: Wayne Philip Rothbaum, Allison S. Conner, Robert B. Curtis, Jonas K. Damon, Daniel A. Sanchez
  • Patent number: D669063
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: CJD LLC
    Inventors: Wayne Philip Rothbaum, Allison S. Conner, Robert B. Curtis, Jonas K. Damon, Daniel A. Sanchez
  • Patent number: D671101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: CJD LLC
    Inventors: Wayne Philip Rothbaum, Allison S. Conner, Robert B. Curtis, Jonas K. Damon, Daniel A. Sanchez
  • Patent number: D671102
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: CJD LLC
    Inventors: Wayne Philip Rothbaum, Allison S. Conner, Robert B. Curtis, Jonas K. Damon, Daniel A. Sanchez
  • Patent number: D671103
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: CJD LLC
    Inventors: Wayne Philip Rothbaum, Allison S. Conner, Robert B. Curtis, Jonas K. Damon, Daniel A. Sanchez
  • Patent number: D671107
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: CJD LLC
    Inventors: Wayne Philip Rothbaum, Allison S. Conner, Robert B. Curtis, Jonas K. Damon, Daniel A. Sanchez