James M Rutledge

US Patent:

6680843, Jan 20, 2004

Filed:

Apr 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/118809

Inventors:

Timothy Samuel Farrow - Apex NC
Dean Frederick Herring - Youngsville NC
Mark John Lawrence - Cary NC
Brian Hargrove Leonard - Durham NC
Bruce Wayne Rasa - Raleigh NC
James Stephen Rutledge - Durham NC
John David Swansey - Durham NC

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 116

US Classification:

361681, 361683

Abstract:

A unitary personal computer system in information handling elements of the system such as the central processor, associated memory, drives and options such as modems or network interface cards are housed in a common housing with the display or monitor. Provision is made for access to the information handling elements of the system by release of manually actuable latches and the like and for mounting of the information handling elements in ways which facilitate orderly and attractive use, such as by providing smooth transitions between stowed and active positions and ready adjustment of positions.

US Patent:

6999595, Feb 14, 2006

Filed:

May 30, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/158663

Inventors:

Jeffrey Michael Anderson - Cary NC, US
Travis Baldwin - Chapel Hill NC, US
Mark Allan Casparian - Raleigh NC, US
David Wayne Hill - Cary NC, US
Brian Hargrove Leonard - Durham NC, US
Herold Lester Rothrock - Raleigh NC, US
James Stephen Rutledge - Durham NC, US
Albert Ray Sauer - Raleigh NC, US
Julie Elaine Tierney - Raleigh NC, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H04R 25/00

US Classification:

381333, 381306, 381388, 381386

Abstract:

A portable system that provides audio to video displays or monitors includes a bezel with integrated speakers and integrated channels that slide onto the bezel of the monitors. The bezel with integrated speakers does not increase the lateral footprint of the monitor.

US Patent:

7002791, Feb 21, 2006

Filed:

Sep 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/659844

Inventors:

George O. Diatzikis - Apex NC, US
Jennifer Lynn Greenwood - Durham NC, US
James Stephen Rutledge - Durham NC, US
Brian J. Zawacki - Hillsborough NC, US

Assignee:

Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. - Singapore

International Classification:

H05K 5/00

US Classification:

361679, 361683

Abstract:

A system, method, and apparatus for configuring an electronics card support bracket to adaptably and readily conform to more than one computer system profile is disclosed. The bracket fits in both full height and low profile mechanical configurations. The design includes a hinged bracket that swings back from the full height configuration to the low profile configuration. The bracket hinge is placed so that a swing back portion of the bracket provides a required edge lip on one end of the bracket.

US Patent:

7113402, Sep 26, 2006

Filed:

Oct 1, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/956166

Inventors:

James Stephen Rutledge - Durham NC, US
Cory Allen Chapman - Raleigh NC, US
Kenneth Scott Seethaler - Raleigh NC, US
William Stephen Duncan - Wake Forest NC, US

Assignee:

Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. - Singapore

International Classification:

H05K 7/20

US Classification:

361695, 361687, 361690, 174 161, 174 163, 165 803, 454184

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for reducing dust on components in a computer system is disclosed. Embodiments include a system that generally includes an enclosure, a component mounted with the enclosure, and a fan adapted to induce an airflow towards the component to provide cooling. The system also generally includes a dust ionizer adapted to provide an electrical charge to dust particles within the airflow and a dust reflector having an electrical charge adapted to deflect the charge dust particles away from the component. In some embodiments, the component may be a processor, heat sink, video chip, memory module, voltage regulator module, etc.

US Patent:

7173613, Feb 6, 2007

Filed:

Sep 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/674777

Inventors:

Jennifer Lynn Greenwood - Durham NC, US
James Stephen Rutledge - Durham NC, US

Assignee:

LenovoSingapore Pte Ltd - Singapore

International Classification:

G09G 5/00
G06F 1/00

US Classification:

345211, 713330, 713340

Abstract:

A computer system includes a system unit and a peripheral device connected by an electrical connection. The peripheral device includes a main power switch that turns power off within both the peripheral device and the system unit, together with a drive indicator light that is turned on to indicate when data is being written or read at a hard disk drive within the system unit. Preferably, the peripheral device is a display device including a screen and receiving a video signal from the system unit, with a power indicator light indicating whether power is on and whether the system unit is running in an operational state or in a suspended state. The peripheral device can also be used with a system unit not having these capabilities.

US Patent:

7177782, Feb 13, 2007

Filed:

Jun 18, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/871848

Inventors:

Ohad Falik - Kfar Saba, IL
Joseph Wayne Freeman - Raleigh NC, US
Isaac Karpel - Cary NC, US
James S. Rutledge - Durham NC, US
Randall Scott Springfield - Chapel Hill NC, US

Assignee:

Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

International Classification:

G06F 15/00
G06F 12/00

US Classification:

702189, 711100

Abstract:

Methods and arrangements for capturing information related to operational conditions are disclosed. Embodiments include volatile memory to quickly record operational parameters via, e. g. , basic input output system (BIOS) code, system management interrupt (SMI) code and/or executing applications. Many embodiments provide an alternative power source and a voltage switch to protect against loss of the information between storage in the volatile memory and storage in the non-volatile memory. Some embodiments include a read controller that provides access to the volatile memory when primary power is available. The read controller may also offer direct access to the non-volatile memory in case of a catastrophic failure that renders the processing device substantially non-functional. Further embodiments include a second processing device to generate a usage model and/or to perform diagnostics with the operational parameters.

US Patent:

7359339, Apr 15, 2008

Filed:

Dec 23, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/744031

Inventors:

Paul Harrison Benson - Raleigh NC, US
Cory Allen Chapman - Raleigh NC, US
James Stephen Rutledge - Durham NC, US
Ken Scott Seethaler - Raleigh NC, US

Assignee:

Lenovo Singapore Pte Ltd - Singapore

International Classification:

H04L 12/28

US Classification:

370254, 370244, 370329

Abstract:

The present invention provides a “smart” AP, whereby the AP periodically checks its connection with a network and, if a determination is made that the connection between the AP and the network server has been lost, an indication of this loss of connection is made available to all wireless stations connected to the AP. In a preferred embodiment, the indication given to the wireless stations is in the form of an SSID change. When the AP detects the loss of network connection, it automatically changes its SSID from a primary SSID to an alternative SSID. The wireless stations receive the alternative SSID and, since they are configured to connect to the primary SSID, immediately and automatically begin to search for another AP in the system that is using the primary SSID, and then connect to AP having the strongest signal. In one embodiment, the alternative SSID's can be selected so as to provide diagnostic assistance to a person attempting repairs to the faulty AP/network connection.

US Patent:

7653823, Jan 26, 2010

Filed:

Mar 20, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/384464

Inventors:

Farrel David Benton - Raleigh NC, US
Shane Christopher Branch - Raleigh NC, US
Robert James Kapinos - Durham NC, US
Richmond Andrew Real - Raleigh NC, US
James Stephen Rutledge - Durham NC, US
Alberto José Rojas Saba - Morrisville NC, US
James C. Salembier - Cary NC, US
Simon David Nicholas Taylor - Cary NC, US
Sean Michael Ulrich - Morrisville NC, US

Assignee:

Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. - Singapore

International Classification:

G06F 1/26

US Classification:

713300, 713340

Abstract:

A power adaptor for a computer discovers the power environment when it is plugged into a socket and sends a signal to the computer along the power line indicating the environment, so that the computer can configure operations accordingly.