Paul R Welch

US Patent:

7266280, Sep 4, 2007

Filed:

Mar 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/811310

Inventors:

Steven Swenson - San Jose CA, US
Gary R Trott - San Mateo CA, US
Paul Welch - Cupertino CA, US
Don Chiu - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

Avago Technologies Fiber IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. - Singapore

International Classification:

G02B 6/00

US Classification:

385135

Abstract:

A device for storing and deploying cable, including but not limited to optical fiber cable. The device includes a substantially planar bottom support surface having juxtaposed thumb segments and an intervening finger segment. An outer wall is affixed to the bottom surface about its perimeter and extends upwardly therefrom. A substantially circular guide wall is disposed on the bottom surface extending upwardly therefrom. A substantially circular inner wall is concentrically arranged with respect to the guide wall. A top flange is joined to the support surface by the outer wall and, together with the thumb segments, form entry and exit ports for the cable. The guide wall and the inner wall define a guide track that is dimensioned so as to enable continuous adjustment of variable lengths of cable in an area of the device bounded by the guide track, the outer wall and a transverse barrier that extends the length of the finger segment. The guide track operates to secure the cable in the device once an appropriate length has been accumulated or deployed.

US Patent:

7358958, Apr 15, 2008

Filed:

May 5, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/840068

Inventors:

Paul M. Welch - Cupertino CA, US
Sai-Mun Lee - Penang, MY
Gurbir Singh A/L Balwant Singh - Penang, MY
Ak-Wing Leong - Penang, MY

Assignee:

Avago Technologies ECBU IP Pte Ltd - Singapore

International Classification:

G09G 5/08

US Classification:

345166, 345163, 345164, 345165, 345167

Abstract:

An optical tracking assembly for an optical mouse includes a light source, an optical sensor chip, and an integral optics assembly. The integral optics assembly includes lenses and alignment features receiving the light source. The alignment features center the light source to the lenses and control a distance the light source is placed away from a navigation surface that reflects light onto the optical sensor chip. The lenses may include (1) collimating lenses for collimating light from the light source along a first optical axis to the navigation surface, and (2) imaging lenses for imaging reflected light from the navigation surface along a second optical axis to the optical sensor chip.

US Patent:

7474297, Jan 6, 2009

Filed:

Mar 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/806367

Inventors:

Vincent C. Moyer - Milpitas CA, US
Mark M. Butterworth - Santa Clara CA, US
Michael J. Brosnan - Fremont CA, US
Roopinder Singh Grewal - San Jose CA, US
Paul Michael Welch - Cupertino CA, US
Marshall T. Depue - San Jose CA, US
Tong Xie - Santa Clara CA, US

Assignee:

Avago Technologies ECBU IP (Singapore) Pte. - Singapore

International Classification:

G09G 5/08

US Classification:

345163, 345156

Abstract:

A contaminant-neutralizing cradle comprises a base and a support surface configured to removably receive a coherently-illuminated mouse. A neutralizing element is disposed on the support surface for alignment with at least one exposed surface of an optics module of the mouse and is configured to neutralize the optical effect of a contaminant on the at least one exposed surface. A method of neutralizing contaminants for an optical mouse comprises providing a mouse containing an optics module having at least one surface exposed to an opening of the mouse and interposing a barrier in the mouse between a contaminant and the at least one exposed surface. A method of detecting contaminants comprises aligning an optics module of a mouse with an imaging surface, obtaining a first image of the imaging surface, via application of coherent illumination from the optics module to the imaging surface, analyzing the first image to identify an interference pattern associated with a contaminant, alerting a user if a parameter of the interference pattern exceeds a threshold value.

US Patent:

7710403, May 4, 2010

Filed:

Apr 26, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/114460

Inventors:

Paul K. Rosenberg - Sunnyvale CA, US
Jonah A. Harley - Mountain View CA, US
Paul M. Welch - Cupertino CA, US

Assignee:

Avago Technologies ECBU IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. - Singapore

International Classification:

G09G 5/00

US Classification:

345173, 345157, 345176, 178 1801

Abstract:

A slide pad membrane is provided. The slide pad membrane comprises an annular ring having an inner edge, a center portion having an outer edge, and a plurality of concentric annular ripples including an outer annular ripple connected to the inner edge of the annular ring and an inner annular ripple connected to the outer edge of the center portion.

US Patent:

7719832, May 18, 2010

Filed:

Oct 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/555209

Inventors:

Shizunori S. Kobara - Foster City CA, US
Paul Michael Welch - Cupertino CA, US
George Janour - Santa Cruz CA, US
Jacques Gagne - Los Gatos CA, US
Guillermo Andres - Pleasanton CA, US

Assignee:

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

International Classification:

G06F 1/16

US Classification:

36167958, 36167902, 36167929

Abstract:

A computing device mounting system is described comprising a housing defining a volume and at least one throughhole extending through the housing from a first side of the housing to a second side of the housing; and at least one fastener comprising a first connection mechanism at a first end and a second connection mechanism at a second end, wherein the first connection mechanism of the at least one fastener is arranged to protrude through the at least one throughhole and interfit with a third connection mechanism of a display and wherein the second connection mechanism of the at least one fastener is arranged to interfit with a fourth connection mechanism of a mount.

US Patent:

20080238876, Oct 2, 2008

Filed:

Jun 10, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/136050

Inventors:

Vincent C. Moyer - Milpitas CA, US
Mark M. Butterworth - Santa Clara CA, US
Michael J. Brosnan - Fremont CA, US
Roopinder Singh Grewal - San Jose CA, US
Paul Michael Welch - Cupertino CA, US
Marshall T. Depue - San Jose CA, US
Tong Xie - Santa Clara CA, US

Assignee:

Avago Technologies ECBU IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. - Singapore

International Classification:

G06F 3/033

US Classification:

345166, 382100

Abstract:

A contaminant-neutralizing cradle comprises a base and a support surface configured to removably receive a coherently-illuminated mouse. A neutralizing element is disposed on the support surface for alignment with at least one exposed surface of an optics module of the mouse and is configured to neutralize the optical effect of a contaminant on the at least one exposed surface. A method of neutralizing contaminants for an optical mouse comprises providing a mouse containing an optics module having at least one surface exposed to an opening of the mouse and interposing a barrier in the mouse between a contaminant and the at least one exposed surface. A method of detecting contaminants comprises aligning an optics module of a mouse with an imaging surface, obtaining a first image of the imaging surface, via application of coherent illumination from the optics module to the imaging surface, analyzing the first image to identify an interference pattern associated with a contaminant, alerting a user if a parameter of the interference pattern exceeds a threshold value.

US Patent:

20090141437, Jun 4, 2009

Filed:

Nov 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/948909

Inventors:

Scott F. Geiger - San Mateo CA, US
Paul Michael Welch - Cupertino CA, US

Assignee:

HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P. - Fort Collins CO

International Classification:

H05K 5/00
B23P 11/00

US Classification:

36167921, 29428

Abstract:

There is provided a system and method for securing a display to a display bezel. One or more display fasteners snap with mating snap features on the display bezel. One or more mating snap features of the display in turn snap with the display fasteners, thereby securing the display bezel to the display. Furthermore, the display fasteners are swappable and can alter the receiving dimensions of the display bezel, thereby enabling displays of varying dimensions to be inserted into a single display bezel.

US Patent:

58934669, Apr 13, 1999

Filed:

Jun 27, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/883826

Inventors:

Paul D. Welch - Milpitas CA

Assignee:

Sun Microsystems, Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

A47G 1908

US Classification:

211 4117

Abstract:

During processing, such as wave soldering, it is necessary to support a printed circuit board (PCB) above a pallet or carrier without sagging. A support rod has hooks which fit through holes in the PCB and engage the margins of the holes. Ends of the rod are provided with second hooks which engage the pallet or carrier to support the rod above the pallet and thereby support the PCB. Preferably the rod is multi-sectional and spring biased so that the hooks may be conveniently installed in the holes.