Patents by Inventor William Phillip Dernier
William Phillip Dernier 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: 10004150Abstract: An electronic device system is provided that comprises: a vertically oriented set top box having an outer casing that includes a wall; and an electronic modular component connected to the wall. The wall comprises: at least one connector aperture; latch catch; and an electronic jack between the at least one connector aperture and the latch catch. The modular component comprises: at least one connector that engages the at least one connector aperture; a latch engages the latch catch to connect the electronic modular component to the wall of the electronic device; and an electronic connector that engages the electronic jack when the latch is engaged.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: THOMSON LicensingInventor: William Phillip Dernier
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Patent number: 9596774Abstract: A rubber foot assembly and embossed mounting assembly for supporting a structure is provided that comprise: an aperture formed along a lower wall of the structure and a rubber foot engaged in the aperture, wherein the rubber foot has a flexible contoured bottom portion connected to a top portion through a neck portion. The neck region is adapted to freely slide vertically along a wall of the aperture such that a peripheral region of the flexible contoured bottom portion contacts a portion of the embossed mounting assembly, thereby supporting the structure. A plurality of the rubber foot assemblies and embossed mounting assemblies can be incorporated into the structure, which can be a set-top box, to prevent the structure from rocking on uneven surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2011Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: THOMSON LICENSINGInventors: William Phillip Dernier, Mickey Jay Hunt, William Hoffmann Bose
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Publication number: 20170064843Abstract: An electronic device system is provided that comprises: a vertically oriented set top box having an outer casing that includes a wall; and an electronic modular component connected to the wall. The wall comprises: at least one connector aperture; latch catch; and an electronic jack between the at least one connector aperture and the latch catch. The modular component comprises: at least one connector that engages the at least one connector aperture; a latch engages the latch catch to connect the electronic modular component to the wall of the electronic device; and an electronic connector that engages the electronic jack when the latch is engaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventor: William Phillip DERNIER
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Publication number: 20170064842Abstract: An electronic device and methods for assembling and disassembling the same are provided. The electronic device has a vertical orientation and has an outer casing that includes a case bottom piece, a case top front piece and a case top back piece. The electronic device further comprises a screwless engagement structure for attaching the case top front piece to the case top back piece to form a top structure. The electronic device also comprises a plurality of screwless clip and spring mechanisms for attaching the top structure to the case bottom piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: Thomson LicensingInventor: William Phillip DERNIER
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Patent number: 9265180Abstract: Described is an electronic device, including a top frame, a bottom frame, a circuit board mounted above the bottom frame, a thermal pad mounted on the circuit board, a heat sink associated with the thermal pad and a plurality of springs for providing a biasing force that retains the heat sink against the thermal pad, the heat sink including a planar portion surrounding a central depression, wherein the plurality of springs secure the thermal pad of the circuit board between the central depression portion of the heat sink and the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: THOMSON LICENSINGInventors: William Phillip Dernier, Kevin Michael Williams
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Publication number: 20150234118Abstract: A system and method for illuminating at least a portion of an exterior surface of an apparatus or enclosure are described. A light pipe has a first portion for receiving light from a source inside the enclosure, and a second portion for directing the received light onto the exterior surface of the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2013Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: THOMSON LICENSINGInventor: William Phillip Dernier
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Publication number: 20150230363Abstract: Described is an electronic device, including a top frame, a bottom frame, a circuit board mounted above the bottom frame, a thermal pad mounted on the circuit board, a heat sink associated with the thermal pad and a plurality of springs for providing a biasing force that retains the heat sink against the thermal pad, the heat sink including a planar portion surrounding a central depression, wherein the plurality of springs secure the thermal pad of the circuit board between the central depression portion of the heat sink and the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2013Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: William Phillip Dernier, Kevin Michael Williams
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Publication number: 20150077925Abstract: An electronic device such as a set top box is provided that includes a frame having flat bottom; a flat circuit board generally parallel to the flat bottom in which the flat circuit board has at least one aperture; at least one boss that extends from the flat bottom and extends through the at least one aperture in which the at least one boss has a screw receiving aperture; and an electronic component such as a hard drive or smart card assembly over the circuit board and electrically connected to the circuit board in which the electronic component has at least one screw to fasten the electronic device to the boss. The electronic component is supported by the bosses and not supported by the flat circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Mickey Jay Hunt, William Phillip Dernier
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Publication number: 20140290142Abstract: A method and apparatus for disassembling a set top box is disclosed. The method includes providing the set top box including: a top cover, a base, and cover retention clips, wherein the cover retention clips are V or U shaped for securing the top cover to the base, providing a release fixture including a retention clip release finger, inserting the release fixture into the set top box, disengaging the cover retention clips using the retention clip release finger, and removing the top cover from the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: THOMSON LICENSINGInventor: William Phillip Dernier
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Patent number: 8752911Abstract: An apparatus comprises an enclosure having exterior walls defining an interior space; a top (10) having an interior surface (12) and a plurality of coupling clips (30) extending from the interior surface; and a base (5) having an inner surface (14). The base has a plurality of clip receiving members extending from the inner surface and reversibly engaging the coupling clips to secure the top to the base. The base further includes at least one aperture (7) adapted to permit a release fixture (50) having a plurality of decoupling members (40) extending from a plate (51) to simultaneously disengage the clip receiving members.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Thomson LicensingInventors: William Phillip Dernier, Eddie Bryant, William Bose
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Publication number: 20130088819Abstract: A rubber foot assembly and embossed mounting assembly for supporting a structure is provided that comprise: an aperture formed along a lower wall of the structure and a rubber foot engaged in the aperture, wherein the rubber foot has a flexible contoured bottom portion connected to a top portion through a neck portion. The neck region is adapted to freely slide vertically along a wall of the aperture such that a peripheral region of the flexible contoured bottom portion contacts a portion of the embossed mounting assembly, thereby supporting the structure. A plurality of the rubber foot assemblies and embossed mounting assemblies can be incorporated into the structure, which can be a set-top box, to prevent the structure from rocking on uneven surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2011Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: THOMSON LICENSINGInventors: William Phillip Dernier, Mickey Jay Hunt, William Hoffmann Bose
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Patent number: 7109858Abstract: A remote device or module sends data to a base station when the change in data from the last transmission exceeds a predetermined threshold. The invention also allows for transmission at a minimal specific time interval. Additionally, the device allows for transmissions based on alarm or alerting conditions.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2002Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Thomas LicensingInventors: William Phillip Dernier, Thomas Charles Clifford
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Publication number: 20040178905Abstract: A remote device or module (100) sends data to a base station (260) when the change in data from the last transmission exceeds a predetermined threshold. The invention also allows for transmission at a minimal specific time interval. Additionally, the device allows for transmissions based on alarm or alerting conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2004Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventors: William Phillip Dernier, Thomas Charles Clifford
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Patent number: D748069Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2015Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: TECHNICOLOR (USA) INC.Inventors: William Hofmann Bose, William Phillip Dernier, Mickey Jay Hunt
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Patent number: D768098Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: TECHNICOLOR (USA) INC.Inventors: William Hofmann Bose, William Phillip Dernier, Mickey Jay Hunt