Joseph Terell Allen

US Patent:

6381149, Apr 30, 2002

Filed:

Jun 9, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/591524

Inventors:

George D. Megason - Spring TX
Daniel T. Thompson - Houston TX
Joseph R. Allen - Tomball TX

Assignee:

Compaq Computer Corporation - Houston TX

International Classification:

H05K 714

US Classification:

361801, 361756, 361802, 439152

Abstract:

A printed circuit board retainer. The printed circuit board retainer directs the movement of a printed circuit board during installation into an enclosure. In a relaxed position, the retainer forms a barrier to the withdrawal of the printed circuit board from the enclosure. The printed circuit board retainer may be displaced from its relaxed position and locked in an open position to facilitate during installation and withdrawal of the printed circuit board.

US Patent:

6618264, Sep 9, 2003

Filed:

Nov 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/995472

Inventors:

George D. Megason - Spring TX
Joseph R. Allen - Tomball TX
Henry C. Coles - Saratoga CA
Dit Charoen - Houston TX

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

H05K 714

US Classification:

361759, 361740, 361801, 211 4117, 200 52 R, 200336

Abstract:

A technique is provided for coupling and uncoupling device boards for a computer system during any operational state of the computer system. A tool-free latch assembly is provided for coupling a device switchboard and the device boards to a mounting structure of the computer system. The tool-free latch also may have a transparent portion for transmitting light from a device status light to interior and exterior areas of the computer system. A non-mechanical switch also may be utilized in conjunction with the tool-free latch assembly to control power to the device boards.

US Patent:

6682282, Jan 27, 2004

Filed:

Sep 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/966640

Inventors:

Joseph R. Allen - Tomball TX

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

F16B 4100

US Classification:

411353, 411999, 211 26

Abstract:

A rack mount panel fastener system which allows thread size to be changed quickly and without tools. A thumbscrew is held in position in a ferrule attached to a server front panel by a removable retainer. The thumbscrew has a knurled head on one end, a threaded section on the end of its shaft and a reduced diameter section intermediate the threaded end and the head. The ferrule has an inner flange through which the retainer may not pass. The retainer is threaded onto and past the threaded section of the shaft to hold the thumbscrew in the ferrule. Thread size may be changed by manually removing the retainer without tools and replacing the thumbscrew and retainer with a new thumbscrew and new retainer having the desired thread size.

US Patent:

6735091, May 11, 2004

Filed:

Apr 23, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/128104

Inventors:

George D. Megason - Spring TX
Daniel T. Thompson - Houston TX
Joseph R. Allen - Tomball TX

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

H05K 714

US Classification:

361801, 361759, 361802

Abstract:

A printed circuit board retainer to direct the movement of a printed circuit board during installation into an enclosure. In a relaxed position, the retainer forms a barrier to the withdrawal of the printed circuit board from the enclosure. The printed circuit board retainer may be displaced from its relaxed position and locked in an open position to facilitate installation and withdrawal of the printed circuit board.

US Patent:

6858792, Feb 22, 2005

Filed:

Dec 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/324693

Inventors:

John P. Franz - Houston TX, US
Wade D. Vinson - Magnolia TX, US
Joseph R. Allen - Tomball TX, US
David W. Deis - Spring TX, US

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

H01L023/26
H05K007/20

US Classification:

174 161, 361720, 361722, 165 803

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present invention overcome the deficiencies of the prior art by providing a tool-less, lever actuated, robust yet tolerant, high load delivery, low-profile component retention assembly for coupling components together. The assembly may include a plate and a lever coupled to the plate.

US Patent:

6898088, May 24, 2005

Filed:

Aug 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/641598

Inventors:

George D. Megason - Spring TX, US
Joseph R. Allen - Tomball TX, US
Henry C. Coles - Saratoga CA, US
Dit Charoen - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

H02B001/01

US Classification:

361832, 361828, 361801, 439157, 439327

Abstract:

A technique is provided for coupling and uncoupling device boards for a computer system during any operational state of the computer system. A tool-free latch assembly is provided for coupling a device switchboard and the device boards to a mounting structure of the computer system. The tool-free latch also may have a transparent portion for transmitting light from a device status light to interior and exterior areas of the computer system. A non-mechanical switch also may be utilized in conjunction with the tool-free latch assembly to control power to the device boards.

US Patent:

6955512, Oct 18, 2005

Filed:

Jul 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/624718

Inventors:

Joseph R. Allen - Tomball TX, US
Kelly K. Smith - Spring TX, US
George D. Megason - Spring TX, US

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

F16B021/18

US Classification:

411353, 211 26

Abstract:

A mounting device for securing an electronic device to an equipment rack includes a mounting member and a securing device mounted on an end of the mounting member.

US Patent:

7027309, Apr 11, 2006

Filed:

Feb 20, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/783146

Inventors:

John P. Franz - Houston TX, US
Wade D. Vinson - Magnolia TX, US
Arthur G. Volkmann - Spring TX, US
David Deis - Spring TX, US
George D. Megason - Spring TX, US
Joseph R. Allen - Tomball TX, US

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

H05K 7/12
H05K 7/14

US Classification:

361798, 361801, 361740, 361747, 361759, 361732

Abstract:

According to one embodiment, the present invention includes a first electrical connector located on a computer component and a biasing mechanism having a leverage member, such that actuation of the leverage member biases the first electrical connector between engaged and disengaged positions with respect to a second electrical connector separate from the computer component.

Address:

218 Glenwood Dr, Houston, TX 77007

Phone:

(832)4830249

VIN:

1G1RD6E4XBU100248

Make:

CHEVROLET

Model:

VOLT

Year:

2011

Address:

4619 Adobe Pne Ln, Houston, TX 77084

VIN:

1G2MB35B47Y122013

Make:

PONTIAC

Model:

SOLSTICE

Year:

2007