Jeff J Doss

US Patent:

7657678, Feb 2, 2010

Filed:

Dec 13, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/300131

Inventors:

Frank W. Ahern - Scottsdale AZ, US
Desi Rhoden - Phoenix AZ, US
Jeff Doss - Phoenix AZ, US
Charles Mollo - Phoenix AZ, US

International Classification:

G06F 13/00

US Classification:

710100, 710305, 710306

Abstract:

A modular computer system () including a universal connectivity station (UCS) () interconnected to a plurality of remote modules () via a plurality of respective high speed serial links () such as based on proprietary Split-Bridge™ technology. The plurality modules, including a processor module () which may include core parts including a CPU, memory, AGP Graphics, and system bus interface may be remotely located from each of the other modules, including the UCS (). The present invention achieves technical advantages wherein each module of the modular computer system () appear to each device to be interconnected to the other on a parallel bus since the high speed serial links appear transparent. Preferably, although not necessary, each of the modules including the UCS are based on the PCI bus architecture, or the PCMCIA bus architecture, although other bus architectures are well suited to be incorporated using the present invention. The processor module can be upgraded to change or improve the performance of the modular computer system without requiring any changes to the remaining system, thus drastically improving the price to performance trade-offs of the system.

US Patent:

7734852, Jun 8, 2010

Filed:

Apr 27, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/559678

Inventors:

Frank W. Ahern - Scottsdale AZ, US
Desi Rhoden - Phoenix AZ, US
Jeff Doss - Phoenix AZ, US
Charles Mollo - Phoenix AZ, US

International Classification:

G06F 13/00

US Classification:

710100, 710305, 710306

Abstract:

A modular computer system () including a universal connectivity station (UCS) () interconnected to a plurality of remote modules () via a plurality of respective high speed serial links () such as based on proprietary Split-Bridge™ technology. The plurality modules, including a processor module () which may include core parts including a CPU, memory, AGP Graphics, and system bus interface may be remotely located from each of the other modules, including the UCS (). The present invention achieves technical advantages wherein each module of the modular computer system () appear to each device to be interconnected to the other on a parallel bus since the high speed serial links appear transparent. Preferably, although not necessary, each of the modules including the UCS are based on the PCI bus architecture, or the PCMCIA bus architecture, although other bus architectures are well suited to be incorporated using the present invention. The processor module can be upgraded to change or improve the performance of the modular computer system without requiring any changes to the remaining system, thus drastically improving the price to performance trade-offs of the system.

US Patent:

7878417, Feb 1, 2011

Filed:

Apr 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/788884

Inventors:

Michael Brown - Phoenix AZ, US
John Lockhart - Cave Creek AZ, US
Jeff Doss - Scottsdale AZ, US

International Classification:

G05D 23/02

US Classification:

236 93A, 236 99 K

Abstract:

A multifunctional restrictive valve for controlling the flow of water therethrough. The valve has a main body with a flow channel through the main body. The main body receives water upstream thereof through an inlet port and passes it out through an outlet port at the downstream end of the body. A flow control assembly is located in the flow channel and includes a temperature sensor/actuator acting on a piston to move, when the temperature sensor heats up the piston, to block water flow control ports. The flow control assembly also includes an override feature wherein the piston is located within a slide and the flow control ports are located in the slide. By moving the slide away from the piston when the piston is blocking the flow control ports, the temperature sensor and piston may be overridden and flow may resume through the main body.

US Patent:

8291140, Oct 16, 2012

Filed:

Sep 22, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/240773

Inventors:

Frank W. Ahern - Scottsdale AZ, US
Desi Rhoden - Phoenix AZ, US
Jeff Doss - Phoenix AZ, US
Charles Mollo - Phoenix AZ, US

International Classification:

G06F 13/00

US Classification:

710100, 710305

Abstract:

A computing module includes an interface to asynchronously, serially exchange parallel system bus data with one or more other modules of a computer system that includes the computing module. The computing module can asynchronously, serially transfer first parallel bus data to another module of the computer system, and can asynchronously, serially receive second parallel bus data from another module of the computer system.

US Patent:

20050265771, Dec 1, 2005

Filed:

May 20, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/134635

Inventors:

Charles Lord - Scottsdale AZ, US
Jeff Doss - Phoenix AZ, US
Randal Toltzman - Scottsdale AZ, US

International Classification:

B43K005/00

US Classification:

401198000, 015210100

Abstract:

What is disclosed is a cleaning apparatus having a body () and stored therein, a micro-fiber cleaning cloth ().

US Patent:

20060288141, Dec 21, 2006

Filed:

Aug 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/513806

Inventors:

Frank Ahern - Scottsdale AZ, US
Desi Rhoden - Phoenix AZ, US
Jeff Doss - Phoenix AZ, US
Charles Mollo - Phoenix AZ, US

International Classification:

G06F 13/00

US Classification:

710100000

Abstract:

A modular computer system () including a universal connectivity station (UCS) () interconnected to a plurality of remote modules () via a plurality of respective high speed serial links () such as based on proprietary Split-Bridge™ technology. The plurality modules, including a processor module () which may include core parts including a CPU, memory, AGP Graphics, and system bus interface may be remotely located from each of the other modules, including the UCS (). The present invention achieves technical advantages wherein each module of the modular computer system () appear to each device to be interconnected to the other on a parallel bus since the high speed serial links appear transparent. Preferably, although not necessary, each of the modules including the UCS are based on the PCI bus architecture, or the PCMCIA bus architecture, although other bus architectures are well suited to be incorporated using the present invention. The processor module can be upgraded to change or improve the performance of the modular computer system without requiring any changes to the remaining system, thus drastically improving the price to performance trade-offs of the system. Moreover, the operating system (OS) of each module, including both the software and hardware, do not need to be changed as the entire modular system () is based on a common architecture, such as the PCI or Cardbus bus architecture.

US Patent:

20090179131, Jul 16, 2009

Filed:

Jan 15, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/321037

Inventors:

Charles Lord - Scottsdale AZ, US
Troy Sherman - Gilbert AZ, US
Jeff Doss - Phoenix AZ, US

International Classification:

A47B 81/00

US Classification:

2483465

Abstract:

A laptop computer support adapted to comfortably and conveniently rest on a user's lap, which also forms one piece of a laptop support system including a base configured to support the laptop support. The laptop support may simply rest in an inclined position on a user's lap, or alternatively rest on the associated base in a inclined position without having to physically lock the laptop support to the base portion.

US Patent:

20110120670, May 26, 2011

Filed:

Nov 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/927456

Inventors:

Jeff Doss - Scottsdale AZ, US
Troy Sherman - Gilbert AZ, US
Randall Toltzman - Scottsdale AZ, US

International Classification:

F28F 7/00

US Classification:

165 801

Abstract:

The present invention achieves technical advantages as a combination portable computer carry case and cooling support with an deployable/expandable and retractable receptacle, such as a pocket. The device is configured to receive a portable computer for carrying in a first orientation, and also configured to support the portable computer at an angle upon a work surface in an ergonomic position in a second orientation. The pocket can hold portable computers of varying sizes, and is aesthetically appealing as it won't sag when used. The pocket conveniently collapses to provide a coplanar support surface when used as a support stand.