Patents by Inventor Robert Duane Hrehor, Jr.

Robert Duane Hrehor, Jr. 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).

  • Secured mounting for computer and peripherals
    Patent number: 6917519
    Abstract: A computer chassis includes a plurality of identical slots formed therein. Each slot is provided adjacent a respective one of a plurality of side surfaces of the chassis. An accessory or peripheral is provided with an elongated tongue which extends from the accessory or peripheral for insertion into a selected one of the slots of the chassis. As a result, the accessory or peripheral is mountable to any one of a plurality of side surfaces of the chassis. Furthermore, the inserted tongue is secured in the respective slot by a cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Michael P. Coyle, Robert Duane Hrehor, Jr., Lisa Sura, Jefferson B. West
  • Computer chassis integrated mounting and security system
    Patent number: 6836405
    Abstract: An information handling system such as a computer can be mounted in a secure and accessible manner. A bracket is attached to a support surface. A mounting member is releasably attached to a computer chassis in one of a plurality of orientations. The mounting member and computer chassis are movably mounted on the bracket. A security cover is attached onto the computer chassis for restricting movement of the mounting member on the bracket. The security cover is locked onto the computer chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Pedro M. Alfonso, Daniel S. Carr, Robert Duane Hrehor, Jr.
  • Mounting rail for hard disk drive
    Patent number: 6600648
    Abstract: A shock absorbing mounting rail includes a first rail member formed of a first material. A second rail member is formed of a second material more resilient than the first material. The second rail member is mounted in the first rail member and provides a shock absorbing fastener receptacle and a shock absorbing tip on a first end of the first rail member. A flexible handle is provided on a second end of the first rail member, opposite the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: James Don Curlee, Robert Duane Hrehor, Jr.