Kenneth L Baker

US Patent:

6796833, Sep 28, 2004

Filed:

Oct 31, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/003377

Inventors:

Kenneth R. Baker - Houston TX

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

H01R 1366

US Classification:

4395401, 361724, 211 26

Abstract:

The preferred embodiment comprises a rack with frames that facilitates easy installation of rack mount servers. Each frame consolidates the individual power receptacles into a single line cord by offering individual power control over each installed server. Each frame further consolidates the individual K/V/M connections into a concentrator switch embedded in the frame itself. This presents the user with a single K/V/M connection that is switchable between the installed servers via a user interface. Also included is a USB hub connecting all servers to a common USB interface. Alternatively, network, serial, and parallel ports can also be included.

US Patent:

50909240, Feb 25, 1992

Filed:

Apr 24, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/690657

Inventors:

Mathew A. Pfaller - Houston TX
Kenneth N. Baker - Houston TX
Richard E. Say - Spencer OH

Assignee:

Materials Protection Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

H01R 442

US Classification:

439807

Abstract:

A tubular anode includes an electrical connector formed of a diagonally split two-part generally cylindrical slug. The diagonal slit provides an elliptical wedge interface between the two parts and a jack screw is threaded in one part and extends through an enlarged hole in the other. Tightening the jack screw within the tube causes the two parts to offset and wedge against the inside of the tube. The two parts include an aligned slot which intersects the major axis of the elliptical interface and a lead wire or cable is electrically secured to one of the parts within its slot. The slot is configured to press the lead or cable against the interior of the tube. The lead wire for a string anode extends through the slot of the other part. In the formation of an anode string the tubular anodes are threaded onto unspooled insulated wire or cable, a short portion of the insulation is removed at each connector location, and with the tubular anode offset, a connector is secured to the bare wire. The tube is threaded over the connector and the connector locked in place.

US Patent:

51859211, Feb 16, 1993

Filed:

Nov 4, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/787249

Inventors:

Mathew A. Pfaller - Houston TX
Kenneth N. Baker - Houston TX
Richard E. Say - Spencer OH

Assignee:

Materials Protection Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

H01R 4300

US Classification:

29825

Abstract:

A tubular anode includes an electrical connector formed of a diagonally split two-part generally cylindrical slug. The diagonal slit provides an elliptical wedge interface between the two parts and a jack screw is threaded in one part and extends through an enlarged hole in the other. Tightening the jack screw within the tube causes the two parts to offset and wedge against the inside of the tube. The two parts include an aligned slot which interests the major axis of the elliptical interface and a lead wire or cable is electrically secured to one of the parts within its slot. The slot is configured to press the lead or cable against the interior of the tube. The lead wire for a string anode extends through the slot of the other part. In the formation of an anode string the tubular anodes are threaded onto unspooled insulated wire or cable, a short portion of the insulation is removed at each connector location, and with the tubular anode offset, a connector is secured to the bare wire. The tube is threaded over the connector and the connector locked in place.

US Patent:

58216367, Oct 13, 1998

Filed:

Aug 8, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/907518

Inventors:

Kenneth R. Baker - Houston TX
Kelsey R. Walker - Hockley TX

Assignee:

Compaq Computer Corp. - Houston TX

International Classification:

H02B 100

US Classification:

307 70

Abstract:

A power distribution system, for use in computer systems and switchable to distribute uninterruptable power received from either of a first or a second power supply, includes a first and a second power input receptacle each being connected to the first and second power supplies respectively. A switch is connected to both the first and the second power input receptacles and is for switching between power received at the first power input receptacle from the first power supply and power received at the second input power receptacle from the second power supply. Two outputs, each with multiple outlet connectors, are connected to the switch and are used for distributing and outputting the power received from either of the first or second power supplies.