Michael Robert Dougherty

US Patent:

6668296, Dec 23, 2003

Filed:

Jun 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/608082

Inventors:

Michael J. Dougherty - Houston TX
Kenneth W. Stufflebeam - Houston TX
Rahul V. Lakdawala - Cypress TX
Thomas P. Sawyers - Hempstead TX

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

G06F 1300

US Classification:

710303, 713300, 713310

Abstract:

A laptop computer and mating docking station where the docking station provides power to the laptop computer over power rails of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface. The laptop computer has laptop docking logic that both provides power in accordance with standard USB protocol, and also receiving power across the power rails of the USB interface. Likewise, the docking station has a docking station dock logic that establishes communication with the laptop docking logic across the USB power rails. Once positive communication is established, the dock station provides voltages on the USB power rails sufficient to power the laptop computer as well as charge the laptops battery.

US Patent:

7360004, Apr 15, 2008

Filed:

Sep 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/674923

Inventors:

Michael J. Dougherty - Houston TX, US
Kenneth W. Stufflebeam - Houston TX, US
Rahul V. Lakdawala - Cypress TX, US
Thomas P. Sawyers - Hempstead TX, US

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, LP. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G06F 13/00
G06F 13/14
G06F 1/26

US Classification:

710303, 710305, 713300

Abstract:

A laptop computer and mating docking station where the docking station provides power to the laptop computer over power rails of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface. The laptop computer has laptop docking logic that both provides power in accordance with standard USB protocol, and also receiving power across the power rails of the USB interface. Likewise, the docking station has a docking station dock logic that establishes communication with the laptop docking logic across the USB power rails. Once positive communication is established, the dock station provides voltages on the USB power rails sufficient to power the laptop computer as well as charge the laptop's battery.

US Patent:

7707461, Apr 27, 2010

Filed:

Jan 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/700482

Inventors:

Michael J. Dougherty - Houston TX, US
Chandrakant Patel - Fremont CA, US

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

G06F 11/00

US Classification:

714 47

Abstract:

A digital media drive failure prediction system comprises a prediction module configured to analyze a current draw associated with a digital media drive measured at least two different operating times of the digital media drive to automatically determine whether a different between the measured current draws indicates an impending failure of the digital media drive.

US Patent:

20060075124, Apr 6, 2006

Filed:

Oct 1, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/957229

Inventors:

Michael Joseph Dougherty - Houston TX, US
John Phillip Powell - Spring TX, US
Robert Eugene Krancher - Houston TX, US

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709228000

Abstract:

Systems and methods of automatic activation and deactivation of a wireless network adapter are disclosed. In one embodiment, a wireless network adapter and a wired network adapter included in a system are controlled by determining if the wired network adapter has established a wired communication link and, if the wired communication link has been established, automatically disabling the wireless network adapter.

US Patent:

20080106366, May 8, 2008

Filed:

Oct 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/554926

Inventors:

Wan-Li Zhang - Shanghai, CN
Adnan A. Siddiquie - Houston TX, US
Jeffrey A. Lev - Cypress TX, US
MIchael J. Dougherty - Houston TX, US
Earl W. Moore - Cypress TX, US

International Classification:

G05B 19/00

US Classification:

340 51, 726 35, 3405681

Abstract:

An electronic device is provided, the electronic device having an anti-theft interface. If damage to the anti-theft interface is detected, the electronic device enters a user authentication mode.

US Patent:

56300263, May 13, 1997

Filed:

Nov 23, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/344065

Inventors:

Thomas M. Ogletree - Houston TX
Michael J. Dougherty - Houston TX
Stephen M. Zaudtke - Spring TX

Assignee:

Compaq Computer Corporation - Houston TX

International Classification:

G06K 1500
G06K 1514
H04N 129
H04N 1409

US Classification:

395107

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for conserving a substance dispensed by a printer engine for forming print on a media. As an example, the method stores a plurality of bits in a memory, the plurality of bits representing a cumulative pattern to be printed by reproducing the bits on the media. Each bit is either in a first memory state or a second memory state. The method further selects a subset of the plurality of bits, wherein the subset forms a first pattern and has a center bit. If each of the plurality of bits of the subset is in the first memory state, the method outputs to the printer engine a print bit corresponding to the center bit and in a print state which is opposite the memory state of the center bit. If, however, at least one of the plurality of bits of the subset is in the second memory state, the method outputs to the printer engine a print bit corresponding to the center bit and in a print state the same as the memory state of the center bit.

US Patent:

47893435, Dec 6, 1988

Filed:

Oct 6, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/105040

Inventors:

Michael J. Dougherty - Lansdale PA
Robert E. MacMullin - Exton PA

Assignee:

Microdot Inc. - Darien CT

International Classification:

H01R 13639

US Classification:

439 34

Abstract:

An improved electrical connector system for connecting an electronic control system to electrically adjustable automotive suspension components, such as shock absorbers and MacPherson struts, features ease of connectibility and serviceability, superior electrical insulation, fewer individual components, and increased reliability. More specifically, the connector assembly features recessed, axially elongated contacts; integral latching strain relief caps; positive keying surfaces to ensure proper connector orientation; latching arms for removably attaching the connector system to the suspension component; and at least one seal radially disposed between the connector system and suspension component housing to prevent moisture penetration thereinto.

US Patent:

47560789, Jul 12, 1988

Filed:

May 4, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/045523

Inventors:

Michael J. Dougherty - Lansdale PA
Robert E. MacMullin - Exton PA

Assignee:

Microdot Inc. - Darien CT

International Classification:

H05K 1304

US Classification:

29764

Abstract:

A tool to extract an integrated circuit package from a socket with minimal damage to package or socket.

Address:

211 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Phone:

2153562210

VIN:

1HGCM56777A178383

Make:

HONDA

Model:

ACCORD

Year:

2007

Address:

6407 Morris Park Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19151

VIN:

2FMDK36C67BB54652

Make:

Ford

Model:

Edge

Year:

2007