Donald Ray Hall

US Patent:

6362955, Mar 26, 2002

Filed:

Mar 11, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/038643

Inventors:

Francis A. Felcman - Rosenberg TX
Donald J. Hall - Houston TX

Assignee:

Compaq Computer Corporation - Houston TX

International Classification:

G06F 116

US Classification:

361683, 361685, 3122231

Abstract:

A computer may be easily user re-configured between desktop and tower housing orientations, with the computers front side drive units being horizontally disposed in each orientation, using specially designed drive unit support and a reconfigurable front bezel. A square opening is formed in the front exterior wall of the housing, and the support apparatus includes spaced apart channel structures extending inwardly into the housing from the four sides of the wall opening, with opposing pairs of the channel structures being adapted to slidably receive corresponding projections on opposite side edge portions of the drive units. In this manner, each front side drive unit can be supported at the opening in a first orientation in which the drive unit will be horizontally oriented with the computer in a desktop orientation, or a second orientation in which the drive unit will be horizontally oriented with the computer in a tower orientation. When the bezel is secured to the outer side of the front housing wall an opening in the bezel body outwardly overlies the housing wall opening. A frame portion of the bezel is provided with a snap-in blank off plate to cover a portion of the housing wall opening unoccupied by drive units, and the frame portion may be removably installed on the bezel body in mutually perpendicular orientations to accommodate the selected desktop or tower configuration of the computer housing.

US Patent:

6385051, May 7, 2002

Filed:

Mar 13, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/523835

Inventors:

Juan M. Perez - Tomball TX
Jeffrey A. Lambert - Houston TX
Donald J. Hall - Magnolia TX

Assignee:

Compaq Computer Corporation - Houston TX

International Classification:

H05K 500

US Classification:

361759, 361726, 361727, 361752

Abstract:

A screwless technique for mounting a circuit board in a computer chassis is provided in which circular portions of keyhole-shaped mounting openings in the circuit board body are first moved downwardly over notched chassis mounting bosses. The circuit board is then forwardly moved transversely to the bosses to move opening edge portions of the circuit board body into the boss notches in a manner releasably preventing the circuit board from being lifted off the bosses. A retaining bracket is placed adjacent a body edge of the installed circuit board to block the board against rearward releasing movement relative to the chassis bosses.

US Patent:

6545870, Apr 8, 2003

Filed:

Dec 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/021826

Inventors:

Gregory C. Franke - Houston TX
Donald J. Hall - Magnolia TX
Jeffrey A. Lambert - Cypress TX

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

H05K 720

US Classification:

361704, 174138 E, 257719, 361715, 361719, 361756, 361758

Abstract:

A technique is provided for the insertion and removal of a motherboard and a heatsink from a computer chassis without the use of tools or threaded fasteners. The technique allows the heatsink to be supported by the chassis and not the motherboard thereby preventing damage to the motherboard.

US Patent:

6618247, Sep 9, 2003

Filed:

Jan 22, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/053848

Inventors:

Francis A. Felcman - Rosenberg TX
Donald J. Hall - Houston TX

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, LP. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G06F 116

US Classification:

361685, 361683, 361686, 3122231

Abstract:

A computer may be easily user re-configured between desktop and tower housing orientations, with the computers front side drive units being horizontally disposed in each orientation, using specially designed drive unit support and a reconfigurable front bezel. A square opening is formed in the front exterior wall of the housing, and the support apparatus includes spaced apart channel structures extending inwardly into the housing from the four sides of the wall opening, with opposing pairs of the channel structures being adapted to slidably receive corresponding projections on opposite side edge portions of the drive units. In this manner, each front side drive unit can be supported at the opening in a first orientation in which the drive unit will be horizontally oriented with the computer in a desktop orientation, or a second orientation in which the drive unit will be horizontally oriented with the computer in a tower orientation. When the bezel is secured to the outer side of the front housing wall an opening in the bezel body outwardly overlies the housing wall opening. A frame portion of the bezel is provided with a snap-in blank off plate to cover a portion of the housing wall opening unoccupied by drive units, and the frame portion may be removably installed on the bezel body in mutually perpendicular orientations to accommodate the selected desktop or tower configuration of the computer housing.

US Patent:

6668431, Dec 30, 2003

Filed:

Dec 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/021812

Inventors:

Gregory C. Franke - Houston TX
Donald J. Hall - Magnolia TX
Jeffrey A. Lambert - Cypress TX

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

A44B 2100

US Classification:

24458, 24459, 24457, 24517, 24296, 361704

Abstract:

A clip is disclosed which is capable of applying significant retention force via a rotatable cam arm while being easily removable due to the cam arm and a separate removal arm. A method of using the clip is also disclosed which uses the advantages of the clip, particularly in the context of computer design and construction.

US Patent:

6912765, Jul 5, 2005

Filed:

Sep 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/663349

Inventors:

Gregory C. Franke - Houston TX, US
Donald J. Hall - Magnolia TX, US
Jeffrey A. Lambert - Cypress TX, US

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

B23P019/00

US Classification:

294266, 294265, 29450, 2952501

Abstract:

A clip is disclosed which is capable of applying significant retention force via a rotatable cam arm while being easily removable due to the cam arm and a separate removal arm. A method of using the clip is also disclosed which uses the advantages of the clip, particularly in the context of computer design and construction.

US Patent:

6934162, Aug 23, 2005

Filed:

Mar 14, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/098105

Inventors:

Juan M. Perez - Tomball TX, US
Jeffrey A. Lambert - Houston TX, US
Donald J. Hall - Magnolia TX, US

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

H05K005/00
H05K005/04
H05K005/06
H05K007/14
H05K007/18

US Classification:

361759, 361756, 361801, 361802

Abstract:

A screwless technique for mounting a circuit board in a computer chassis is provided in which circular portions of keyhole-shaped mounting openings in the circuit board body are first moved downwardly over notched chassis mounting bosses. The circuit board is then forwardly moved transversely to the bosses to move opening edge portions of the circuit board body into the boss notches in a manner releasably preventing the circuit board from being lifted off the bosses. A retaining bracket is placed adjacent a body edge of the installed circuit board to block the board against rearward releasing movement relative to the chassis bosses.

US Patent:

7333329, Feb 19, 2008

Filed:

Apr 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/837066

Inventors:

Jeff Lambert - Cypress TX, US
Pete Austin - Spring TX, US
Donald Hall - Magnolia TX, US

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G06F 1/16

US Classification:

361685, 3122231, 411401

Abstract:

Various embodiments of a media drive containment apparatus and methods are provided. In one representative embodiment a media drive containment apparatus includes a drivecage which supports at least one media drive. The drivecage is moveable along an axis from an operating position to a release position and the movement of the drivecage to the release position unlocks the media drive from the drivecage.

Address:

522 Allston St UNIT B, Houston, TX 77007

Phone:

8322808172

VIN:

5FNRL5H62CB097406

Make:

HONDA

Model:

ODYSSEY

Year:

2012