Patents by Inventor Shawn S. McEuen
Shawn S. McEuen 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: 8634183Abstract: In one embodiment an electronic device comprises a housing having a first section comprising a display and a second section comprising a keyboard coupled to the first section by a hinge assembly and an automatic hinge opening assembly for the housing. The automat hinge opening assembly comprises a hinge pin assembly mountable to the first section of the housing of the electronic device a pin rotatable about an axis between a first position and a second position and a hinge plate coupled to the pin and connectable to a hinge which connects the first section of the housing to a second section of the housing, and at least one torsion member coupled to the pin to apply a torque to the pin, wherein the torsion member is to store potential energy when the first section of the housing and the second section of the housing are in a closed position. Other embodiments may be described.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Jered H. Wikander, Shawn S. Mceuen, Mark MacDonald, Robert W. Wolcott
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Patent number: 8605428Abstract: Some embodiments of an apparatus, system and method are described for a concealed venting thermal solution. An apparatus may comprise an enclosure arranged around one or more heat generating components, a duct arranged around an internal perimeter of the enclosure and a seam inlet arranged around an external perimeter of the enclosure to allow an airflow to enter the duct. Other embodiments are described.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Mark MacDonald, Shawn S. McEuen
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Publication number: 20130003282Abstract: Some embodiments of an apparatus, system and method are described for a concealed venting thermal solution. An apparatus may comprise an enclosure arranged around one or more heat generating components, a duct arranged around an internal perimeter of the enclosure and a seam inlet arranged around an external perimeter of the enclosure to allow an airflow to enter the duct. Other embodiments are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Mark MacDonald, Shawn S. McEuen
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Publication number: 20120162864Abstract: In one embodiment an electronic device comprises a housing having a first section comprising a display and a second section comprising a keyboard coupled to the first section by a hinge assembly and an automatic hinge opening assembly for the housing. The automat hinge opening assembly comprises a hinge pin assembly mountable to the first section of the housing of the electronic device a pin rotatable about an axis between a first position and a second position and a hinge plate coupled to the pin and connectable to a hinge which connects the first section of the housing to a second section of the housing, and at least one torsion member coupled to the pin to apply a torque to the pin, wherein the torsion member is to store potential energy when the first section of the housing and the second section of the housing are in a closed position. Other embodiments may be described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: JERED H. WIKANDER, SHAWN S. MCEUEN, MARK MACDONALD, ROBERT W. WOLCOTT
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Patent number: 7362310Abstract: According to some embodiments, a keyboard may be moved to a location behind a display.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2004Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Brian A. Wilk, Shawn S. McEuen, Justin Huttula, Alton W. Hezeltine
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Patent number: 7280347Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system is disclosed. The system includes a chassis including a printed circuit board (PCB) and a battery pack. The battery pack includes a connector to enable the battery pack to couple to a PCB which is mounted either above the centerline of the battery pack connector and on or below the centerline of the battery pack power connector.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2004Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Hong W. Wong, Wah Yiu Kwong, Don J. Nguyen, Shawn S. McEuen, George H. Daskalakis, Daryl J. Nelson
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Patent number: 7272006Abstract: An apparatus includes a microchannel structure that has microchannels formed therein. The microchannels are for transporting a coolant and are intended to be proximate to an integrated circuit to transfer heat from the integrated circuit to the coolant. The apparatus further includes a cover positioned on the microchannel structure. The cover has formed therein a right-angle passage to provide fluid communication between a first port on a lower horizontal surface of the cover and a second port on a vertical surface of the cover. The cover includes a plurality of tabs. Each tab extends from a respective corner of the cover. The tabs each have an aperture formed therein. The apertures are shaped and sized to receive a fastener.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Rajiv K. Mongia, Himanshu Pokharna, Eric DiStefano, Shawn S. McEuen, Brian A. Wilk
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Patent number: 6837058Abstract: A tablet air cooling dock. In one embodiment, the dock includes a cooling unit a tablet cradle to receive and support a tablet computer. The cradle includes a passageway to receive air from the cooling unit and to provide the air to a vent of the tablet computer. In one embodiment, the tablet cradle is pivotally mounted to provide multiple viewing positions of the tablet computer.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2003Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Shawn S. McEuen, Brian Wilk, Himanshu Pokharna
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Publication number: 20040261421Abstract: A tablet air cooling dock. In one embodiment, the dock includes a cooling unit a tablet cradle to receive and support a tablet computer. The cradle includes a passageway to receive air from the cooling unit and to provide the air to a vent of the tablet computer. In one embodiment, the tablet cradle is pivotally mounted to provide multiple viewing positions of the tablet computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2003Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Shawn S. McEuen, Brian Wilk, Himanshu Pokharna
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Publication number: 20040261422Abstract: A tablet air cooling dock. In one embodiment, the dock includes a cooling unit a tablet cradle to receive and support a tablet computer. The cradle includes a passageway to receive air from the cooling unit and to provide the air to a vent of the tablet computer. In one embodiment, the tablet cradle is provitally mounted to provide multiple viewing positions of the tablet computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2004Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: Shawn S. McEuen, Brian Wilk, Himanshu Pokhama
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Publication number: 20030064702Abstract: A housing device is described that protects hardware and software useful in connecting a personal computer (PC) to a network. The housing device is versatile so as to allow for a plurality of configuration and installation combinations. This versatility allows an installer to mount the housing device either horizontally or vertically. When mounted horizontally, the installer has yet another option to prop the housing device upright via use of an easel on the back or allow it to lie flat with the easel folded under a main body component. Serrated edges are provided on the easel so as to allow for tension to be placed on the wires or cables coupled to the housing device so that the wires or cables do not become disconnected from the housing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2001Publication date: April 3, 2003Inventors: Robert L. Van Egmond, Shawn S. Mceuen, Gary L. Bookhardt, Doug G. Bennett, Justin M. Huttula, Josh Gordon, Ryan Wilday
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Patent number: 6362965Abstract: A heat sink may be spring strapped onto a socketed processor using clips that engage the spring strap and that are pre-positioned on the circuit board. The clips may be C-shaped and may include an upper spring arm portion, a vertical portion, and a base which may be surface mounted to the circuit board. The upper spring arm of the C-shaped clip then releasably engages the spring strap to clamp the heat sink firmly onto the socketed processor.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Gary L. Bookhardt, Shawn S. McEuen
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Patent number: 6362966Abstract: A memory module having a packaging cover to encapsulate a board having multiple separate chips, which dynamically generate varying amounts heat. The packaging cover provides localized heat dissipation among the multiple separate memory chips. The separate chips are interconnected to the board via a set of solder balls. The packaging cover further provides a rigid encapsulation of the board and chips. In one embodiment, the memory module includes a thermally conductive substance displaced within the packaging cover to conduct heat from the separate chips to the packaging cover. In one embodiment, a top cover and bottom cover of the packaging cover are assembled with a separate frame to secure a coupling between the top and bottom covers of the packaging cover. In one embodiment, the frame includes grooves to receive notches of a module connector coupled to a motherboard. In one embodiment, the frame includes an aperture for receiving connections to thermal solutions external to the packaging cover.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1999Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Ihab A. Ali, Shawn S. McEuen
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Patent number: 6353538Abstract: A memory module having a packaging cover to encapsulate a board having multiple separate chips, which dynamically generating varying amounts heat. The packaging cover provides localized heat dissipation among the multiple separate memory chips. The separate chips are interconnected to the board via a set of solder balls. The packaging cover further provides a rigid encapsulation of the board and chips. In one embodiment, the memory module includes a thermally conductive substance displaced within the packaging cover to conduct heat from the separate chips to the packaging cover. In one embodiment, the packaging cover consists of a plastic material having a sheet of metal coupled to an interior surface of the packaging cover. In one embodiment, the packaging cover includes two separate covers, with a first cover having an insert pin, and a second cover having an insert receptacle to receive the insert pin.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1999Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Ihab A. Ali, Shawn S. McEuen
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Patent number: 6328097Abstract: An integrated heat dissipation apparatus includes an attachment area, a heat exchange area thermally connected to the attachment area, and an air flow generation area that is integrally formed with the attachment area and the heat exchange area. A thermally conductive member extends between the attachment area and the heat exchange area to facilitate the removal of heat from the attachment area to the heat exchange area. A generated air flow passes through the heat exchange area.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2000Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Gary L. Bookhardt, Shawn S. McEuen
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Publication number: 20010002160Abstract: A heat sink may be spring strapped onto a socketed processor using clips that engage the spring strap and that are pre-positioned on the circuit board. The clips may be C-shaped and may include an upper spring arm portion, a vertical portion, and a base which may be surface mounted to the circuit board. The upper spring arm of the C-shaped clip then releasably engages the spring strap to clamp the heat sink firmly onto the socketed processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2000Publication date: May 31, 2001Inventors: Gary L. Bookhardt, Shawn S. McEuen
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Patent number: 6236569Abstract: A heat transfer device may be secured to an integrated circuit without the use of tools in some embodiments. After placing the integrated circuit in a socketed holder, the heat transfer device mount may be pivoted atop the integrated circuit. A heat transfer device may be attached to the mount. The mount may abut a holder that receives the integrated circuit. The mount may be latched to the holder by undergoing a series of simple mechanical displacements.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2000Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignee: Intel CorporationInventor: Shawn S. McEuen
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Patent number: 6222734Abstract: A heat sink may be spring strapped onto a socketed processor using clips that engage the spring strap and that are pre-positioned on the circuit board. The clips may be C-shaped and may include an upper spring arm portion, a vertical portion, and a base which may be surface mounted to the circuit board. The upper spring arm of the C-shaped clip then releasably engages the spring strap to clamp the heat sink firmly onto the socketed processor.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 1999Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Gary L. Bookhardt, Shawn S. McEuen
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Patent number: 6188576Abstract: A memory module having a packaging cover to encapsulate a board having multiple separate chips, which dynamically generate varying amounts heat. The packaging cover provides localized heat dissipation among the multiple separate memory chips. The separate chips are interconnected to the board via a set of solder balls. The packaging cover further provides a rigid encapsulation of the board and chips. In one embodiment, the memory module includes a thermally conductive substance displaced within the packaging cover to conduct heat from the separate chips to the packaging cover. In one embodiment, the packaging consist of a two separate metal covers. In one embodiment, a first cover of the packaging cover includes a first set of finger wraps and a second cover of the packaging cover includes a second set of finger wraps that interlace with the first set of finger wraps to secure a coupling between the first cover and a second cover of the packaging cover.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1999Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Ihab A. Ali, Shawn S. McEuen
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Patent number: D461180Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Robert L. Van Egmond, Shawn S. McEuen, Gary L. Bookhardt, Marc A. Abrams, Neil C. Delaplane, Brad T. Combs, Josh Gordon, Ryan Wilday