Patents by Inventor Timothy C. Dearborn

Timothy C. Dearborn 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: 10852786
    Abstract: A venting grate includes a main portion, a first venting area, and a second venting area. The first venting area is defined by first, second, third, and fourth edges. Each of the first, second, third, and fourth edges extend from the main portion. The second venting area is defined by fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth edges. Each of the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth edges extend from the main portion. The third edge and the fifth edge extend away from the main portion of the venting grate and angle together to form a pointed edge between the first and second venting areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Chuck Lien, Yi-Hsin Kuan, Chuan Chieh (Dennis) Tseng, Chin-Chia Chang, Richard A. Crisp, Timothy C. Dearborn
  • Publication number: 20180321716
    Abstract: A venting grate includes a main portion, a first venting area, and a second venting area. The first venting area is defined by first, second, third, and fourth edges. Each of the first, second, third, and fourth edges extend from the main portion. The second venting area is defined by fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth edges. Each of the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth edges extend from the main portion. The third edge and the fifth edge extend away from the main portion of the venting grate and angle together to form a pointed edge between the first and second venting areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Chuck Lien, Yi-Hsin Kuan, Chuan Chieh (Dennis) Tseng, Chin-Chia Chang, Richard A. Crisp, Timothy C. Dearborn
  • Patent number: 10058006
    Abstract: A chassis sled for carrying information handling resources may include a sled housing, a lever mechanically coupled to the sled housing and for aiding a user in engaging the chassis sled with and disengaging the chassis sled from a chassis, and a lever release mechanism mechanically coupled to the lever and the sled housing. The lever release mechanism may be configured to facilitate rotatable translation of the lever relative to the sled housing between a closed position and an open position and vice versa and in the closed position, slidably translate the lever between an unsecured position and a secured position and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Hsiang-Yin Hung, Chi-Feng Lee, Timothy C. Dearborn
  • Publication number: 20180160563
    Abstract: A chassis sled for carrying information handling resources may include a sled housing, a lever mechanically coupled to the sled housing and for aiding a user in engaging the chassis sled with and disengaging the chassis sled from a chassis, and a lever release mechanism mechanically coupled to the lever and the sled housing. The lever release mechanism may be configured to facilitate rotatable translation of the lever relative to the sled housing between a closed position and an open position and vice versa and in the closed position, slidably translate the lever between an unsecured position and a secured position and vice versa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Hsiang-Yin HUNG, Chi-Feng LEE, Timothy C. DEARBORN
  • Patent number: 7576979
    Abstract: An improved modular server handle mechanism. The handle mechanism provides a translating handle mechanism that does not visibly function like a cam lever, and provides a carry handle solution when transporting the blade. In operation, to remove a blade server, a user pushes a button that releases the handle from a locked position. The handle is then pulled, and the cam levers undock the blade module from the chassis. When the cam motion is complete, the handle “locks out” in an open position to provide a carry handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy C. Dearborn, George Hoh, Brandon Joel Brocklesby, Scott Lauffer, Richard Crisp, Paul Kramer
  • Publication number: 20080123284
    Abstract: A server rack system includes a server rack, a server, a door, and a sub-panel. The server can be generally located within the server rack, and a door is mounted on the front of the server rack. Also, the door is constructed with an opening inside it, and has a sub-panel generally mounted within the opening. Additionally, the sub-panel rotates between a first position and a second position relative to the door with a display device mounted on the sub-panel. Further, the display device is configured to communicate with the server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS, LP
    Inventors: Joel J. Jaramillo, Timothy C. Dearborn
  • Publication number: 20080013272
    Abstract: A hard drive carrier is disclosed that includes a key on a guide rail of the carrier. The key has a gap portion and a raised portion. When a hard drive fits within the gap portion, it can be placed in the hard drive carrier in a forward position. When the hard drive does not fit within the gap portion, it can only be placed in the hard drive carrier in a rear position. The guide rail includes a set of alignment holes to accommodate the positioning of the hard drive in a forward position or a rear position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Mark M. Bailey, Timothy C. Dearborn
  • Patent number: 7133290
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing an information handling system includes a chassis cover defining a opening therein, the chassis cover including a locking member, and a panel operable to be secured in the opening or removed from the opening. In an embodiment, the removal of the panel is accomplished only when the chassis cover is in the open position. The chassis cover may be attached to a chassis in order to restrict access to some components on the chassis while allowing an option to either allow or restrict access to other components on the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Andrew T. Junkins, Edmond Bailey, Joshua M. Boggs, Timothy C. Dearborn
  • Patent number: 6919816
    Abstract: A system and method for displaying status information from several devices in a computer system is disclosed. A primary status indicator is associated with a server or a group of servers. The primary status indicator is communicatively coupled to the server management software that is monitoring the server or server group. During the period that the server management software does not detect a failure or an imminent failure in any component of the server or server group, the primary status indicator will be illuminated to reflect a normal operating status. If the server management software detects a failure or an imminent failure in a component of the server or a server in the server group, the primary status indicator will be illuminated to reflect an alert status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy C. Dearborn, Shawn P. Hoss
  • Patent number: D543980
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy C. Dearborn, Michael Morton
  • Patent number: D548232
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy C. Dearborn, Kenneth Musgrave
  • Patent number: D548737
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy C. Dearborn, Kenneth Musgrave
  • Patent number: D566119
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy C. Dearborn, Glen Clifton, Richard Crisp, Scott Lauffer, Timothy Uys
  • Patent number: D566120
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy C. Dearborn, Glen Clifton, Richard Crisp, Scott Lauffer, Timothy Uys
  • Patent number: D573987
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy C. Dearborn, Scott Lauffer, Richard Crisp
  • Patent number: D493797
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy C. Dearborn, Shawn P. Hoss
  • Patent number: D593102
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy C. Dearborn, Scott Lauffer, Bryan K. Hunter, Mark Gilson
  • Patent number: D593564
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy C. Dearborn, Scott Lauffer, Bryan K. Hunter, Mark Gilson
  • Patent number: D593565
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy C. Dearborn, Scott Lauffer, Bryan K. Hunter, Mark Gilson
  • Patent number: D880472
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Timothy C. Dearborn, Mark Gilson, Reut Kovetz, Richard A. Crisp