Patents by Inventor Scott Morrison
Scott Morrison 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: 11978971Abstract: Toolless Compression Attached Memory Module (CAMM) installation systems and methods employ a bolster plate with a generally flat, parallelepiped body portion configured to contact one surface of a CAMM Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and provide compression between the CAMM and a z-axis compression connector. The bolster plate body defines (a) ramped keyhole(s), each ramped keyhole converts lateral displacement of the bolster plate into vertical displacement, providing the compression between the CAMM and the z-axis compression connector, by the ramped keyhole(s) sliding along (a) bottom face(s) of (a) head(s) of (a) fixed standoff(s) extending from an information handling system (IHS) PCB, through the z-axis compression connector and the CAMM PCB. The bolster plate may lock in place, laterally displaced, to maintain the compression between the CAMM and the z-axis compression connector. The bolster plate may also have a flange portion extending generally perpendicular from the body portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.Inventors: Glenn Chiappe, Jason Scott Morrison
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Patent number: 11977669Abstract: Methods and systems for securing data processing systems are disclosed. A data processing system may be operably connected to other devices via ports. When operably connected, some devices connected via the ports may cause undesired actions to be performed. To limit physical access to the ports, a security apparatus may be used to lock the ports. The security apparatus may transition between states where it may be inserted into openings for the ports and may be locked to the openings for the ports. When so locked, physical access to the ports may be limited.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Jason Scott Morrison, Nicholas D. Grobelny, Mark Andrew Schwager
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Patent number: 11928268Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatuses for a trackball including an adaptive brake. In an aspect, an apparatus includes a trackball, a wheel coupled to the trackball and configured to rotate about an axis, and a brake system configured to apply a braking force to the wheel. In some aspects, the brake system includes a magnetorheological fluid (MRF) brake, such as an MRF rotational brake. The MRF brake may be configured to apply a braking force to the wheel.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Jason Scott Morrison, Erik Summa
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Patent number: 11915619Abstract: A self-laminating rotating cable marker label is constructed of a transparent film having a first adhesive area, an adhesive-free smooth area, and a second adhesive area. A print-on area forms one side of the transparent film, the print-on area adapted to receive indicia identifying the cable about which the marker label is applied. A perforation extends across the transparent film providing a line of separation of the transparent film. When wrapped around a cable, the second adhesive area overlies the print-on area such that the cable identifying indicia is visible through the transparent second adhesive area. As the transparent film is wrapped around the cable, the first adhesive area adheres to the cable. The remainder of the transparent film is rotated, breaking the perforation, whereby the smooth area of the film in contact with the cable provides smooth rotation of the label around the cable.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, David Scott Morrison, Michael Scott Adams
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Publication number: 20240058779Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the aromatization of hydrocarbons with an aromatization catalyst, including methods of aromatization comprising the use of a continuous catalyst regeneration type reformer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: Chevron Phlillps Chemical Company LPInventors: Ryan W. Snell, Scott Morrison, Troy Bretz
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Patent number: 11874972Abstract: Embodiments of a new and innovative method for processing input touch data for a curved touch sensitive surface by converting input touch vectors to position states is disclosed. The method includes receiving an input touch vector based on one or more signals from a plurality of touch sensors; selecting a largest continuous segment of values in the input touch vector that are indicative of a touch sensor being active; and assigning the input touch vector to a position state of a plurality of position states based on one or more index values corresponding to the selected largest continuous segment of values. If there is more than one equally largest continuous segment of values, then the equally largest continuous segment of values is selected that corresponds to one or more sensors furthest from a second end of the curved touch sensitive surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2023Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Tyler Ryan Cox, Jason Scott Morrison
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Patent number: 11871859Abstract: A display for displaying and positioning headwear may include a mounting plate configured to attach to a surface; a first arm extending from the mounting plate; a second arm attached to a distal end of the first arm; and a pair of fingers, each finger of the pair of fingers attached to a respective end of the second arm, wherein the second arm together with the pair of fingers is configured to support the headwear in a desired position.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventor: Everett Scott Morrison
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Patent number: 11872479Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, devices, apparatuses, and methods of adjusting a resistance of user-input device, such as a joystick. In particular configurations, the device includes a joystick configured to rotate about a first axis and a second axis and a first resistance mechanism coupled to the joystick. The first resistance mechanism can include a rotary damper configured to selectively resist rotation of the joystick about the first axis and a processor in communication with the rotary damper and configured to adjust a resistance torque of the rotary damper. The rotary damper may provide resistance through manipulation of a magnetorheological (MR) fluid in the fluid damper.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Jason Scott Morrison, Erik Summa
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Publication number: 20230410692Abstract: A self-laminating rotating cable marker label is constructed of a transparent film having a first adhesive area, an adhesive-free smooth area, and a second adhesive area. A print-on area forms one side of the transparent film, the print-on area adapted to receive indicia identifying the cable about which the marker label is applied. A perforation extends across the transparent film providing a line of separation of the transparent film. When wrapped around a cable, the second adhesive area overlies the print-on area such that the cable identifying indicia is visible through the transparent second adhesive area. As the transparent film is wrapped around the cable, the first adhesive area adheres to the cable. The remainder of the transparent film is rotated, breaking the perforation, whereby the smooth area of the film in contact with the cable provides smooth rotation of the label around the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, David Scott Morrison, Michael Scott Adams
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Patent number: 11826638Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, devices, apparatuses, and methods of adjusting a resistance of user-input device. In particular configurations, the device includes a shaft configured to couple to a user element, such as a joystick, a brake coupled to the shaft at a planar element of the shaft, and a piezoelectric element coupled to the brake. The piezoelectric element may be configured to apply different forces to the brake to adjust a resistance to movement of the shaft by the user. Other aspects and features are also claimed and described.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Jason Scott Morrison, Robert D. Hrehor, Jr.
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Patent number: 11755788Abstract: Methods and systems for securing data processing systems are disclosed. A data processing system may be operably connected to other devices via ports. When operably connected, some devices connected via the ports may cause undesired actions to be performed. To limit physical access to the ports, a security apparatus may be used to lock the ports. The security apparatus may transition between states where it may be inserted into openings for the ports and may be locked to the openings for the ports. When so locked, physical access to the ports may be limited.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2023Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Jason Scott Morrison, Nicholas D. Grobelny, Mark Andrew Schwager
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Patent number: 11733784Abstract: A fingerprint reader/power button system includes a base member defining base leg apertures extending into the base member. A spring member engages the base member to provide a spring force that is directed away from the base member. Spring legs on the spring member define respective spring leg apertures that are located adjacent respective base leg apertures. A support member engages the spring member and includes support legs that are configured to extend through the spring leg apertures and into the base leg apertures. A power actuator element connected to the support member is configured to engage a power actuator engagement element when an actuation force on the support member overcomes the spring force. A fingerprint reader connected to the support member is configured to read a fingerprint from a finger that engages a fingerprint reader surface on the fingerprint reader.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Jason Scott Morrison, Brandon Joel Brocklesby
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Publication number: 20230252195Abstract: Methods and systems for securing data processing systems are disclosed. A data processing system may be operably connected to other devices via ports. When operably connected, some devices connected via the ports may cause undesired actions to be performed. To limit physical access to the ports, a security apparatus may be used to lock the ports. The security apparatus may transition between states where it may be inserted into openings for the ports and may be locked to the openings for the ports. When so locked, physical access to the ports may be limited.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Jason Scott MORRISON, Nicholas D. GROBELNY, Mark Andrew SCHWAGER
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Publication number: 20230252193Abstract: Methods and systems for securing data processing systems are disclosed. A data processing system may be operably connected to other devices via ports. When operably connected, some devices connected via the ports may cause undesired actions to be performed. To limit physical access to the ports, a security apparatus may be used to lock the ports. The security apparatus may transition between states where it may be inserted into openings for the ports and may be locked to the openings for the ports. When so locked, physical access to the ports may be limited.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2022Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Jason Scott MORRISON, Nicholas D. GROBELNY, Mark Andrew SCHWAGER
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Publication number: 20230245595Abstract: A self-laminating rotating cable marker label is constructed of a transparent film having a first adhesive area, an adhesive-free smooth area, and a second adhesive area. A print-on area forms one side of the transparent film, the print-on area adapted to receive indicia identifying the cable about which the marker label is applied. A perforation extends across the transparent film providing a line of separation of the transparent film. When wrapped around a cable, the second adhesive area overlies the print-on area such that the cable identifying indicia is visible through the transparent second adhesive area. As the transparent film is wrapped around the cable, the first adhesive area adheres to the cable. The remainder of the transparent film is rotated, breaking the perforation, whereby the smooth area of the film in contact with the cable provides smooth rotation of the label around the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, David Scott Morrison, Michael Scott Adams
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Publication number: 20230221809Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatuses for a trackball including an adaptive brake. In an aspect, an apparatus includes a trackball, a wheel coupled to the trackball and configured to rotate about an axis, and a brake system configured to apply a braking force to the wheel. In some aspects, the brake system includes a magnetorheological fluid (MRF) brake, such as an MRF rotational brake. The MRF brake may be configured to apply a braking force to the wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2022Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Jason Scott Morrison, Erik Summa
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Publication number: 20230218989Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, devices, apparatuses, and methods of adjusting a resistance of user-input device. In particular configurations, the device includes a shaft configured to couple to a user element, such as a joystick, a brake coupled to the shaft at a planar element of the shaft, and a piezoelectric element coupled to the brake. The piezoelectric element may be configured to apply different forces to the brake to adjust a resistance to movement of the shaft by the user. Other aspects and features are also claimed and described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2022Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Jason Scott Morrison, Robert D. Hrehor, JR.
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Publication number: 20230223830Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, devices, apparatuses, and methods of retracting or extending a button, such as a depressible button, pad, joystick, trigger, or bumper. The button can include a movable structure with magnets at two positions and a coil that can be energized to create a magnetic field. The button can be configured to retract when a current is applied to the coil, and to extend when a different current is applied to the coil. The button can include a magnetic core that can latch to a magnet when the button is retracted and that can latch to a different magnet when the button is extended. In some configurations, the button is configured to retract or extend relative to a printed circuit board, a housing, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2022Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Jason Scott Morrison, Erik Summa
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Publication number: 20230218987Abstract: A single user input element can be used in four different modes including a first mode in which the user input element mimics a single button by restricting input along multiple axes, a second mode in which the user input element restricts input to a first axis, a third mode in which the user input element restricts input to a second axis, and a fourth mode in which the user has no restrictions to user input. A rotational cam may be used to interact with shuttle pins that control the height of a surface (e.g., an up/down position) of the plurality of fill spacers to change a look and/or feel of the user input element. A rotational structure which has lockout tabs to prevent individual rotational axis from being rotated depending on the configuration of the input device. These aspects may provide a reconfigurable direction pad for a game controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2022Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Jason Scott Morrison, Christopher A. Torres
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Patent number: RE49760Abstract: A latch with magnetically-assisted operation is described. In some embodiments, a latch may include: a first magnetic device fixedly coupled to a first portion of an Information Handling System (IHS); a second magnetic device coupled to a second movable portion of the IHS; and a carrier, comprising: a compression bracket fixedly coupled to the first portion of the IHS, the compression bracket having a slot configured to accommodate the second magnetic device, at least one guidepost configured to receive a return spring, and at least one stopping pin; and a actuator bracket movably coupled to compression bracket, the actuator bracket having a button configured to translate the second magnetic device with respect to the first magnetic device, at least one orifice configured to engage with the at least one guidepost, and at least one detent configured to engage with the at least one stopping pin.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Christopher A. Torres, Timothy M. Radloff, Jason Scott Morrison, Weijong Sheu