Patents by Inventor Robert Norman Olson
Robert Norman Olson 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).
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Patent number: 9989980Abstract: Various examples are directed to providing thermal management to a computing device. The computing device may receive temperature state data describing a temperature state of the computing device. The temperature state may comprise a first temperature value at a first location at the computing device. The computing device may also receive use state data describing a first use state of the computing device. The first use state may comprise an initial operating condition of a first component of the computing device and an initial operating condition of a second component of the computing device. The computing device may determine that at least one temperature value at the computing device is out-of-range and select a second use state for the computing device. The second use state may comprise at least one of a new operating condition for the first component or a new operating condition of the second component.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2015Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Bradley David Urban, Aviv Shoval, Christopher Lorenzo Dunn, Kenneth James Albanowski, Eduardo Bezerra Valentin, Ryan Michael Fleming, Manuel Rosendo Arana Manzano, Christopher John Kraeutle, David Joseph Derrick, Robert Norman Olson, Marcus-Alan Gilbert
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Patent number: 7106581Abstract: A computer (10) having a monitor housing (12) within which is affixed a logic module (24) having thereon a processor (36), a memory module (38), an internal power connector (39), a fixed disk drive (40), an internal data connector (41), and an external connector panel (46) all generally housed within a sheet metal housing (42) having therein a plurality of perforations (44) for allowing air from a fan assembly (30) to pass therethrough. A power supply (28) and monitor screen (14) are provided in the monitor housing (12) such that when the logic module (24) is mounted and electrically connected within the monitor housing (12) a generally complete computer (10) unit is provided. An auxiliary drive (16) is optionally provided and affixed to the logic module (24) such that the auxiliary drive (16) is externally accessible when the logic module (24) is affixed within the monitor housing (12).Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2005Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Robert Norman Olson, David V. Hoenig, Christopher J. Novak, Glen T. Walters
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Patent number: 6954353Abstract: A computer (10) having a monitor housing (12) within which is affixed a logic module (24) having thereon a processor (36), a memory module (38), an internal power connector (39), a fixed disk drive (40), an internal data connector (41), and an external connector panel (46) all generally housed within a sheet metal housing (42) having therein a plurality of perforations (44) for allowing air from a fan assembly (30) to pass therethrough. A power supply (28) and monitor screen (14) are provided in the monitor housing (12) such that when the logic module (24) is mounted and electrically connected within the monitor housing (12) a generally complete computer (10) unit is provided. An auxiliary drive (16) is optionally provided and affixed to the logic module (24) such that the auxiliary drive (16) is externally accessible when the logic module (24) is affixed within the monitor housing (12).Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2002Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Assignee: Apple Computers Inc.Inventors: Robert Norman Olson, David V. Hoenig, Christopher J. Novak, Glen T. Walters
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Patent number: 6600647Abstract: A computer system is provided comprising a support frame, a logic board mounted to the support frame, a processor on the logic board, a cathode ray tube mounted to the support frame above a plane of the logic board, and a transparent housing located over the cathode ray tube.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2001Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Girvin, Larry Forsblad, Brian H. Berkeley, Douglas L. Heirich, Steve Cabral, Robert Norman Olson, David Hoenig, Peter Krause
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Publication number: 20030090867Abstract: A computer (10) having a monitor housing (12) within which is affixed a logic module (24) having thereon a processor (36), a memory module (38), a fixed disk drive (40) and an external connector panel (46) all generally housed within a sheet metal housing (42) having therein a plurality of perforations (44) for allowing air from a fan assembly (30) to pass therethrough. A power supply (28) and monitor screen (14) are provided in the monitor housing (12) such that when the logic module (24) is mounted and electrically connected within the monitor housing (12) a generally complete computer (10) unit is provided. An auxiliary drive (16) is optionally provided and affixed to the logic module (24) such that the auxiliary drive (16) is externally accessible when the logic module (24) is affixed within the monitor housing (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2002Publication date: May 15, 2003Inventors: Robert Norman Olson, David V. Hoenig, Christopher J. Novak, Glen T. Walters
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Patent number: 6519138Abstract: A computer (10) having a monitor housing (12) within which is affixed a logic module (24) having thereon a processor (36), a memory module (38), a fixed disk drive (40) and an external connector panel (46) all generally housed within a sheet metal housing (42) having therein a plurality of perforations (44) for allowing air from a fan assembly (30) to pass therethrough. A power supply (28) and monitor screen (14) are provided in the monitor housing (12) such that when the logic module (24) is mounted and electrically connected within the monitor housing (12) a generally complete computer (10) unit is provided. An auxiliary drive (16) is optionally provided and affixed to the logic module (24) such that the auxiliary drive (16) is externally accessible when the logic module (24) is affixed within the monitor housing (12).Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2000Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Robert Norman Olson, David V. Hoenig, Christopher J. Novak, Glen T. Walters
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Patent number: 6216999Abstract: A floating mount for attaching a device to a chassis, and for facilitating alignment of the device with respect to another structure fixed relative to the chassis. The floating mount includes a biasing member fixed to the chassis and a carrier adapted to mount to the device. The carrier includes an engaging portion for engaging the biasing member and receiving a retaining force exerted by the biasing member. The carrier also includes an aligning surface for abutting the other structure and for receiving an aligning force sufficient to overcome the retaining force and displace the carrier and the device into proper alignment with the other structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 1998Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Robert Norman Olson, David V. Hoenig, Christopher J. Novak, Glen T. Walters, Brian Thomas Sudderth
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Patent number: 5818695Abstract: A heat sink and spring clip assembly for removing heat from an electronic module and for holding the heat sink and electronic module to a circuit board, with the heat sink having a finned top surface, and a flat bottom surface larger than the electronic module for holding the electronic module between the bottom surface and the circuit board, with the bottom surface also having a downward extending leg at each corner, each leg ending with a foot for resting on the circuit board and holding the heat sink a fixed distance above the circuit board, and the spring clip for holding the heat sink to the circuit board having a substantially rectangular frame with two opposing torsion bar sides and two opposing leaf spring sides, the sides connected at four corners, and each corner having a downward extending leg with a latching notch for latching into a latching hole in the circuit board when the spring clip is pressed down over the heat sink and the leaf spring sides are compressed.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1997Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventor: Robert Norman Olson