Leggett, US
Brian Leggett, Douglasville, GA US
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20140057743 | Cuff-Based Athletic Training Device - An athletic training device for enabling and teaching proper athletic movements while executing various athletic exercises. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to an athletic training device that enhances neuromuscular control in connection with keeping an athlete's hands close to each other, and also close to his/her torso by providing a restricted range of motion while being easily wearable and removable. Generally, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to adjustable, comfortable, cuff-based training devices that securely encircle a user's wrists with cuff-based members flexibly bound together for use in connection with swing-based movements. A central connecting sub-section typically comprises attachments, which affix a resilient, flexible medium to either of the cuff-based members providing a limited-but not unduly rigid-range of motion during utilization. Moreover, the cuff-based training device provides rigidity while contorting as the wearer performs various athletic actions confirming correct and proper techniques. | 02-27-2014 |
Brit Ryan Leggett, Oklahoma City, OK US
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20130187380 | Push-on Tubing Coupler with Triple Seal and Adapter - A press-on fitting for tubing, piping and conduit is provided with an abutment seal to enhance liquid-tight and gas-tight performance, unitary seals to facilitate removal and installation of the seals, and a color-coded hand-manipulable retention cap to allow for tool-less removal and replacement of the collet to allow for ease of withdrawal of an installed tubing, pipe, or conduit, and to allow for color coding of the retention cap to indicate contents, pressure, safety, temperature, etc. | 07-25-2013 |
20160053923 | Push-on Tubing Coupler with Triple Seal and Adapter - A press-on fitting for tubing, piping and conduit is provided with an abutment seal to enhance liquid-tight and gas-tight performance, unitary seals to facilitate removal and installation of the seals, and a color-coded hand-manipulable retention cap to allow for tool-less removal and replacement of the collet to allow for ease of withdrawal of an installed tubing, pipe, or conduit, and to allow for color coding of the retention cap to indicate contents, pressure, safety, temperature, etc. | 02-25-2016 |
Christine A. Leggett, Colchester, VT US
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20150255404 | TSV WAFER FRACTURE STRENGTH - A method including forming a through-substrate via through a thickness of a substrate, the thickness of the substrate is measured from a front side of the substrate to a back side of the substrate, removing a first portion of the substrate to form an opening in the back side of the substrate such that a second portion of the substrate remains in direct contact surrounding a vertical sidewall of the through-substrate via, and filling the opening with an alternate material having a lower modulus of elasticity than the substrate. | 09-10-2015 |
20150348876 | TSV WAFER WITH IMPROVED FRACTURE STRENGTH - A method including forming a through-substrate via through a thickness of a substrate, the thickness of the substrate is measured from a front side of the substrate to a back side of the substrate, removing a first portion of the substrate to form an opening in the back side of the substrate such that a second portion of the substrate remains in direct contact surrounding a vertical sidewall of the through-substrate via, and filling the opening with an alternate material having a lower modulus of elasticity than the substrate. | 12-03-2015 |
Curry Paul Leggett, Terry, MS US
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20140332031 | Pipe Cleaning System and Method - An HVAC pipe cleaning system includes a pipe cleaning adapter attached to the upstream end of a pipe and a catch device attached to the downstream end of the pipe k cylindrical wiper is closely fitted into the interior of the pipe cleaning adapter and is propelled from the pipe adapter into the pipe by means of gas pressure behind the cylindrical wiper. A flushing solvent fitting is used to inject flushing solvent into the pipe cleaning adapter ahead of the wiper. | 11-13-2014 |
Daniel R. Leggett, Winter Spring, FL US
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20120200046 | SYSTEM FOR SEALING A GAP BETWEEN A TRANSITION AND A TURBINE | 08-09-2012 |
David Leggett, Milton, MA US
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20110112180 | NOVEL STAT3 PATHWAY INHIBITORS AND CANCER STEM CELL INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to a novel naphtho class of compounds as Stat3 pathway inhibitors and as cancer stem cell inhibitors; to methods of using such compounds to treat cancer; to methods of using such compounds to treat disorders in a mammal related to aberrent Stat3 pathway activity; to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. | 05-12-2011 |
20130028944 | NOVEL METHODS FOR TARGETING CANCER STEM CELLS - The invention provides naphthofuran compounds, polymorphs of naphthofuran compounds, naphthofuran compounds in particle form, purified compositions that contain one or more naphthofuran compounds, purified compositions that contain one or more naphthofuran compounds in particle form, methods of producing these naphthofuran compounds, polymorphs, purified compositions and/or particle forms, and methods of using these naphthofuran compounds, polymorphs, purified compositions and/or particle forms to treat subjects in need thereof. | 01-31-2013 |
20130034591 | NOVEL COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TARGETING CANCER STEM CELLS - The invention provides naphthofuran compounds, polymorphs of naphthofuran compounds, naphthofuran compounds in particle form, purified compositions that contain one or more naphthofuran compounds, purified compositions that contain one or more naphthofuran compounds in particle form, methods of producing these naphthofuran compounds, polymorphs, purified compositions and/or particle forms, and methods of using these naphthofuran compounds, polymorphs, purified compositions and/or particle forms to treat subjects in need thereof. | 02-07-2013 |
20150018410 | NOVEL STAT3 PATHWAY INHIBITORS AND CANCER STEM CELL INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to a novel naphtho class of compounds as Stat3 pathway inhibitors and as cancer stem cell inhibitors; to methods of using such compounds to treat cancer; to methods of using such compounds to treat disorders in a mammal related to aberrent Stat3 pathway activity; to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. | 01-15-2015 |
20150183756 | NOVEL COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TARGETING CANCER STEM CELLS - The invention provides naphthofuran compounds, polymorphs of naphthofuran compounds, naphthofuran compounds in particle form, purified compositions that contain one or more naphthofuran compounds, purified compositions that contain one or more naphthofuran compounds in particle form, methods of producing these naphthofuran compounds, polymorphs, purified compositions and/or particle forms, and methods of using these naphthofuran compounds, polymorphs, purified compositions and/or particle forms to treat subjects in need thereof. | 07-02-2015 |
20160030384 | 2-ACETYLNAPHTHO[2,3-B]FURAN -4,9-DIONE FOR USE ON TREATING CANCER - The invention provides naphthofuran compounds, polymorphs of naphthofuran compounds, naphthofuran compounds in particle form, purified compositions that contain one or more naphthofuran compounds, purified compositions that contain one or more naphthofuran compounds in particle form, and methods of using these naphthofuran compounds, polymorphs, purified compositions and/or particle forms to treat subjects in need thereof. | 02-04-2016 |
Gregory H. Leggett, Allen, TX US
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20090218042 | Methods For Producing Quartz Parts With Low Defect And Impurity Densities For Use In Semiconductor Processing - Described are methods and chemistries for preparing firepolished quartz parts for use in semiconductor processing. The quartz parts in need of preparation include newly manufactured parts as well as parts requiring refurbishment after previous use in semiconductor processing. The embodiments described avoid methods and chemistries that may damage the surfaces of the quartz parts and render the parts unfit for use in semiconductor processing. A method in accordance with one embodiment minimizes damage by limiting exposure of the quartz parts to hydrofluoric acid. A quartz part for use in semiconductor processing comprises a surface including a surface portion having a surface portion area to expose to a gas, wherein at least 95 percent of the surface portion area is free of defects and wherein the surface portion has less than E12 atoms per centimeter squared of aluminum. | 09-03-2009 |
Henry H. Leggett, Livingston, TX US
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20150233212 | VALVE MECHANISM HAVING TOOL TRAP - The present invention discloses a novel Tool Trap that in at least some embodiments can provide means for debris to fall over a Gate into a peripheral Sump and means to move a Gate laterally from a Center Tube to clear debris from the Center Tube that might restrict the Gate from rotating between an open position and a closed position. | 08-20-2015 |
Henry H. Leggett, Brenham, TX US
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20150371741 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING LOGGING CABLE - A method and apparatus for removing permanent stretch characteristics of electromechanical cable by application of predetermined tension and heat to the cable while continuously moving the cable linearly from a supply drum, through spaced capstans and to a take-up drum. A cable heater is positioned at a braking capstan to soften the polymer insulation of the electrical conductor or conductors and permit tension responsive conductor movement relative to the polymer insulation, thus dissipating the permanent stretch and rendering the cable suitable for accurate well logging and for conducting other downhole well services. The outer cable armor is loosened to start the seasoning process and is tightened as it is taken up at completion of the process. | 12-24-2015 |
Jacquelle D. Leggett, Raleigh, NC US
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20080215455 | Comparison Shopping Via Financial Management Software - The invention comprises a financial management program and one or more databases containing information on merchants and their products. The program interacts with the databases containing the product information to return the prices and availability of goods located in a designated area. The program compares prices from various merchants and displays the results to the consumer. The program also allows the consumer to compare the prices with a household budget an financial data, while keeping track of trends in the consumer's spending and buying habits. | 09-04-2008 |
20090198781 | SOLUTION THAT OPTIMIZES A WEBSPHERE CORE GROUP BRIDGE TO HANDLE PEER CORE GROUP MESSAGING FOR A DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING SYSTEM WITH A LARGE TOPOLOGY - The present invention discloses a solution to optimize a manner in which core group communications are handled. In the solution, a message to be conveyed from one core group to a different core group can be identified. The message can be encased in a bridge wrapper. This encasing does not alter a format or content of the identified message. The encased message can be conveyed to the different core group. A processing of the encased message by the different core group can be dependent upon the bridge wrapper and can be dependent upon a network topology connecting the core groups. For example, the bridge wrapper can permit bridges to selectively forward posts, subscriptions, and status messages to non-sending core groups in a chain topology implementation. In a mesh topology, use of the bridge wrapper can enable a bridge to resent and/or remove local posts. | 08-06-2009 |
20140005917 | DETERMINING FUEL ECONOMY BY FUEL SOURCE LOCATION | 01-02-2014 |
Jacquelle Dequan Leggett, Raleigh, NC US
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20130185206 | Real-Time System for Approving Purchases Made with a Mobile Phone - An approach is provided to approving purchases made with a mobile device. In this approach, a purchase request relating to an item is received at the mobile device, with the purchase request including item data associated with the item. The item data is compared to a set of predetermined authorized criteria. If the item data falls within (meets) the predetermined authorized criteria, then a payment authorization is generated. On the other hand, if the item data not meet the predetermined authorized criteria, then a real-time interactive purchase request is sent from the device over a network to an authorizing agent with the purchase request including the item data. A response is received from the authorizing agent. If the response is a purchase approval, then the payment authorization is generated. | 07-18-2013 |
James Francois Leggett, Tacoma, WA US
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20100065583 | Drip catcher - A drip catcher, having a length adjustable neck, having hook at the top for engaging a spout pipe of a fluid reservoir, and a basin, containing a removable absorbent pad and three sided slot on the flattened rear side of the basin to accommodate the legs of an alligator clasp in the neck, teeth extending from the outside edge of both legs which engage the sides of the slot, said neck having a channel created by cutting three sides of a brace, bendable rearward to support the invention in vertical alignment to the spout, so the teeth may be disengaged. | 03-18-2010 |
20100133869 | Tailgate lifter - A pick-up truck tailgate lifter having dual hooks for gripping the bottom of the rear of the tailgate and lifting straps affixed thereto and running to the inside of the tailgate ending in a handle. One embodiment has a roll-up handle so the straps and handle fit through the space between the bed and the tailgate. The other routes the straps over the rear face of the tailgate, through a top cap and around a reversing post in the inside of the tailgate so that when lifting pressure is applied to the handle, the straps tighten the lifting hooks. | 06-03-2010 |
Justin Leggett, Bulverde, TX US
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20160027102 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ELECTRONIC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - A method for providing real-time monitoring of and advice relative to user's personal finances is provided. One or more financial goals are received from a user. Financial data associated with the user and stored in one or more financial information data sources is accessed. The accessed financial data is analyzed based upon the one or more financial goals. One or more financial recommendations are provided based on the analyzed financial data and responsive to an occurrence of a user event related to an expenditure of user's funds. | 01-28-2016 |
Kip A. Leggett, San Diego, CA US
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20130085626 | SYSTEMS FOR AND METHODS OF ENGINE DERATING - Systems for, and methods of, derating and locking down a vehicle's engine are described. The systems and methods gradually derate an engine in response to a command sent over the air in a manner that does not cause the engine control module (ECM) of the vehicle to generate an error code. | 04-04-2013 |
Larry H. Leggett, Houston, TX US
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20110065613 | OIL-BASED INSULATING PACKER FLUID - A packer or annular fluid includes a hydrocarbon fluid; and a gelling agent; wherein the packer fluid is a yield power law fluid. A method for preparing a packer fluid includes preparing a mixture of a hydrocarbon fluid, and a gelling agent; heating the mixture to a selected temperature; and shearing the mixture. A method for emplacing a packer fluid into an annulus includes preparing the packer fluid that includes a hydrocarbon fluid and a gelling agent, wherein the packer fluid is a yield power law fluid; and pumping the packer fluid into the annulus. | 03-17-2011 |
Lisa Ann Leggett, Hubbard, OR US
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20120216372 | ATTACHMENT FOR PET TRAINING DEVICE - An attachment selectively attachable to a pet training device that emits signal upon actuation by the hand that grasps the pet training device. The attachment includes an aperture for selectively securing the attachment to a hand and at least one connector for securing the attachment to the pet training device. | 08-30-2012 |
Martin Theodore Leggett, Hubbard, OR US
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20120216372 | ATTACHMENT FOR PET TRAINING DEVICE - An attachment selectively attachable to a pet training device that emits signal upon actuation by the hand that grasps the pet training device. The attachment includes an aperture for selectively securing the attachment to a hand and at least one connector for securing the attachment to the pet training device. | 08-30-2012 |
Michael H. Leggett, Mountain View, CA US
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20110196933 | ACTIVE E-MAILS - A computer-implemented method can include accessing a micro-blog to retrieve a real-time copy of the micro-blog thread and delivering the real-time copy of the micro-blog thread for display in an e-mail message. | 08-11-2011 |
20140089435 | ACTIVE E-MAILS - A computer-implemented method can include accessing a micro-blog to retrieve a real-time copy of the micro-blog thread and delivering the real-time copy of the micro-blog thread for display in an e-mail message. | 03-27-2014 |
Michael Hart Leggett, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20100241994 | INTERFACE FOR TOGGLING OBJECTS - A first single-action input is received indicating a start tracking request and including information identifying a first current location of a user-controlled object on a user display device. A second single-action input is received indicating a movement of the object across the display device to a first different location and including a stop tracking request. A first display object associated with the first current location and a second display object associated with the first different location are determined. A group of selected display objects is determined including the first and second display objects. Display objects associated with locations displayed in an area spanning a first region located between the first current location and the first different location are determined, where a selection of the selected display objects is based on the first start tracking request and the first stop tracking request, with no input associated with a modifier input. | 09-23-2010 |
Michael L. Leggett, Federal Way, WA US
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20100230202 | Automated Placement of Vibration Damping Materials - Damping material is installed on a structure by moving a material placement head over the structure, and using the head to place the material on the structure. | 09-16-2010 |
20120276351 | FILM ADHESIVE BONDING APPARATUS AND PROCESS - The invention relates to a method of bonding two members together utilizing a stack of solid film adhesive and a layer of solid film adhesive, both disposed between the members. A pressure-applying device may be utilized to apply low pressure to force the members together. The pressure may force the stack to compress and expand in varying directions in order to substantially remove air-bubbles between the layer and one of the members. A heating device may be utilized to change the layer and the stack into liquid states in order to bond the members together with a void-free bond-line. | 11-01-2012 |
20140311678 | Automated Placement of Vibration Damping Materials - Damping material is installed on a structure by moving a material placement head over the structure, and using the head to place the material on the structure. | 10-23-2014 |
Perry G. Leggett, Dallas, TX US
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20160114428 | LASER CONDUCTION MODE WELDING OF ALUMINUM ALLOYS WITH CROSS DUAL LASER BEAMS - A method of laser welding aluminum alloy workpieces with dual laser beams arranged in a cross-beam orientation is disclosed. The method comprises directing dual laser beams, which include a first laser beam and a second laser beam, at and along a weld seam established between the aluminum alloy workpieces together with a filler wire. The first laser beam includes a first longitudinal axis and the second laser beam includes a second longitudinal axis. When arranged in the cross-beam orientation, a plane that intersects the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis of the first and second laser beams, respectively, forms a line where it meets the aluminum alloy workpieces that is oriented transverse to the weld seam. | 04-28-2016 |
Richard E. Leggett, Dickinson, TX US
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20150108009 | APPARATUS, COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF CHEMICAL OXIDATION DEMAND - Methods for measuring chemical oxygen demand, a composition and a kit useful for measuring chemical oxygen demand, a method for calibrating a chemical oxygen demand analysis method, and a method for determining carbonaceous chemical oxygen demand are disclosed. | 04-23-2015 |
20150110677 | COD/TOC ANALYSES USING FERRATE OXIDATION - Apparatuses for analyzing total carbon and chemical oxygen demand in a sample are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for analyzing carbon and chemical oxygen demand. | 04-23-2015 |
20150111304 | CARBON ANALYSIS USING FERRATE OXIDATION - Methods for measuring total organic carbon in a water sample and total carbon in a water sample are disclosed. | 04-23-2015 |
Richard Edward Leggett, Dickinson, TX US
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20120180554 | TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON (TOC) FLUID SENSOR - A total organic carbon (TOC) fluid sensor ( | 07-19-2012 |
Theresa Wright Leggett, Philadelphia, PA US
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20110031160 | Neck cell - The present invention provides an improved neckband carrier for a cell phone comprising a wearable band that is specially designed to secure a cellular telephone around the neck of the person. In one embodiment, this band is fabricated of durable yet comfortable leather or nylon material, with adjustable holes and a corresponding hook buckle to provide a secure and easy fit. In another embodiment, the clip portion of the unit comprises a plastic or metal fastener, configured with a corresponding hook for an existing cellular telephone and/or its protective casing. Fashionable and attractive, the Neck Cell is produced in a variety of colors to match most styles of clothing. | 02-10-2011 |
Tisha Leggett, Boulder, CO US
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20140240745 | ERROR HANDLING FOR PRINT WORKFLOWS - Methods and systems resume workflow processing of a print job at intermediate steps of a print workflow. In one embodiment, a control system initiates processing of a print job based on steps in a print workflow, where the steps identify print shop activities to perform for the print job. The control system identifies an error in executing a step of the workflow, and identifies an intermediate step in the workflow that has executed in processing the print job. The control system identifies an updated file for the print job to correct the error, and resumes the processing of the print job at the intermediate step using the update file. | 08-28-2014 |
William F. Leggett, Cupertino, CA US
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20130329352 | SOLID-STATE DRIVE WITH PASSIVE HEAT TRANSFER - The disclosed embodiments relate to a system that facilitates thermal conductance in a system that includes a module comprising a circuit board with integrated circuits, such as a solid-state drive. A thermal-coupling material between one side of the circuit board and an adjacent baseplate is used to increase thermal conduction between the circuit board and the baseplate. Furthermore, the module may include another thermal-coupling material between the baseplate and a housing that at least in part surrounds the circuit board, thereby increasing thermal conduction between the baseplate and the housing. In these ways, the baseplate and/or the housing may be used as a heat-transfer surfaces or heat spreaders that reduce hotspots associated with operation of the integrated circuits. | 12-12-2013 |
20130329357 | GASKETS FOR THERMAL DUCTING AROUND HEAT PIPES - The disclosed embodiments provide a component for a portable electronic device. The component includes a gasket containing a rigid portion disposed around a bottom of a heat pipe, wherein the rigid portion forms a duct between a fan and an exhaust vent of the electronic device. The gasket also includes a first flexible portion bonded to the rigid portion, wherein the first flexible portion comprises a flap that is open during assembly of the heat pipe in the electronic device and closed over the heat pipe and the rigid portion to seal the duct around the heat pipe after the assembly. | 12-12-2013 |
20130329368 | FASTENERS AND DUAL-THICKNESS THERMAL STAGES IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that facilitates heat transfer in an electronic device. The system includes a heat pipe configured to conduct heat away from a heat-generating component in the electronic device. The system also includes a thermal stage disposed along a thermal interface between the heat-generating component and the heat pipe, wherein the thermal stage applies a spring force between the heat-generating component and the heat pipe. The thermal stage includes a first thickness to accommodate the heat pipe and a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness to increase a spring force between the heat-generating component and the heat pipe. Finally, the system includes a set of fasteners configured to fasten the thermal stage to a surface within the electronic device and form a thermal gap between the heat pipe and an enclosure of the electronic device. | 12-12-2013 |
20160098107 | CONFIGURABLE FORCE-SENSITIVE INPUT STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A configurable, force-sensitive input structure for an electronic device is disclosed. The input structure has a metal contact layer, a sense layer positioned below the metal contact layer, and a drive layer capacitively coupled to the sense layer. The input structure may also have a compliant layer positioned between and coupled to the sense layer and the drive layer, a rigid base layer positioned below the drive layer, and a set of supports positioned between the metal contact layer and the rigid base layer. | 04-07-2016 |
20160103496 | DYNAMIC INPUT SURFACE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A dynamic input surface for an electronic device and a method of reconfiguring the same is disclosed. The input surface has a partially-flexible metal contact portion defining an input area, and a group of indicators. The indicators may be group of holes extending through the contact portion. The group of holes may be selectively illuminated based on a gesture performed on the contact portion. A size of the input area may be dynamically varied based on the gesture. Additionally, the group of indicators indicates a boundary of the input area. | 04-14-2016 |
William F. Leggett, Lewisville, TX US
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20090109622 | THERMAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR RACK MOUNTING - A thermal control system of a 3U height includes various modules for providing temperature control in a rack environment. The modules may be, for example, a power module, user interface module, various different pump assemblies, various different models of fan assemblies, HTAs, and/or a serial communication interfaces. | 04-30-2009 |
20110209850 | THERMAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR RACK MOUNTING - A thermal control system of a 3 U height includes various modules for providing temperature control in a rack environment. The modules may be, for example, a power module, user interface module, various different pump assemblies, various different models of fan assemblies, HTAs, and/or a serial communication interfaces. | 09-01-2011 |
William F. Leggett, San Jose, CA US
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20130329910 | Systems and Methods for Reducing Stray Magnetic Flux - Systems and methods for reducing the effects of stray magnetic flux are provided. For example, an electronic device can employ the system and can include a first audio component configured to have a first acoustic phase and a first magnetic phase. The electronic device can also include a second audio component configured to have the first acoustic phase and a second magnetic phase that is opposite the first magnetic phase. The first audio component can be positioned with respect to the second audio component, such that any stray magnetic flux from the first audio component enters the second audio component during operation of the first and second audio components. | 12-12-2013 |
20160081193 | Welded High-Density Low-Profile Interconnect System - An electronic device may have printed circuits to which electrical components are mounted. The printed circuits may have metal traces that form signal lines and contact pads. Vias or other conductive structures may he used in interconnecting the signal lines to the contact pads. The contact pads may have elongated shapes or other shapes and may he formed in arrays on the printed circuits. Laser welds or other electrical connections may be used to join contact pads on a first printed circuit to respective contact pads on a second printed circuit. The laser welds may form part of a rectangular region of welds or may form part of a non-rectangular region of welds such as a region with a curved edge. Alignment marks may be used in aligning the contact pads. | 03-17-2016 |
William F. Leggett, San Francisco, CA US
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20110090627 | COMPUTER HOUSING - A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a clutch barrel. The clutch barrel encloses a connector assembly, the connector assembly providing support for a lid. The clutch barrel is configured such that a junction formed by the clutch barrel and a top layer of the lid is not visible to a user when the computer housing is on a horizontal surface. | 04-21-2011 |
20110090630 | PORTABLE COMPUTER DISPLAY HOUSING - A display housing for a portable computing device that utilizes a plastic cover bonded to an internal metal frame is described. To account for thermal cycling issues and in particular to prevent bond slippage, multiple types of adhesives are employed to join the metal frame and the plastic cover. In particular, a very high bond (VHB) adhesive material is used in certain areas to bond the metal inner frame to the plastic cover and a liquid adhesive is used in other areas. The plastic cover can be translucent to light. A method of coating the plastic cover to block light, such as from a backlight used for the display, is described. | 04-21-2011 |
20110090632 | COMPUTER HOUSING - A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a structural support layer and a body. The body includes at least an outer layer formed of lightweight flexible material and an inner layer attached to the outer layer. The inner layer is connected to the support layer forming a load path between the inner layer and the structural support layer. A load applied to the multipart computer housing is transferred by way of the load path to the support layer without substantially affecting the outer layer. | 04-21-2011 |
20110090712 | PORTABLE COMPUTER DISPLAY HOUSING - A display housing for a portable computing device that utilizes a plastic cover bonded to an internal metal frame is described. To account for thermal cycling issues and in particular to prevent bond slippage, multiple types of adhesives are employed to join the metal frame and the plastic cover. In particular, a very high bond (VHB) adhesive material is used in certain areas to bond the metal inner frame to the plastic cover and a liquid adhesive is used in other areas. The plastic cover can be translucent to light. A method of coating the plastic cover to block light, such as from a backlight used for the display, is described. | 04-21-2011 |
20120087066 | ATTACHMENT MECHANISM - An attachment mechanism for attaching a first component and a second component includes at least a body integrally formed with the first component. In the described embodiment, the body includes at least a first portion, and a second portion spaced apart from the first portion where the first portion is deflectable in at least a first direction and the second portion is deflectable in at least a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The second portion secures the second component to the first component with a securing force proportional to an amount of deflection of the first portion and the first portion and the second portion remain apart. | 04-12-2012 |
20120092821 | COMPUTER HOUSING - A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a structural support layer and a body. The body includes at least an outer layer formed of lightweight flexible material and an inner layer attached to the outer layer. The inner layer is connected to the support layer forming a load path between the inner layer and the structural support layer. A load applied to the multipart computer housing is transferred by way of the load path to the support layer without substantially affecting the outer layer. | 04-19-2012 |
20120268881 | PORTABLE COMPUTER DISPLAY HOUSING - A display housing for a portable computing device that utilizes a plastic cover bonded to an internal metal frame is described. To account for thermal cycling issues and in particular to prevent bond slippage, multiple types of adhesives are employed to join the metal frame and the plastic cover. In particular, a very high bond (VHB) adhesive material is used in certain areas to bond the metal inner frame to the plastic cover and a liquid adhesive is used in other areas. The plastic cover can be translucent to light. A method of coating the plastic cover to block light, such as from a backlight used for the display, is described. | 10-25-2012 |
20130078052 | FLOATING FASTNERS - One or more fastenings can be used to fasten components together, such as housing components on a computing device. Each fastening can include a first opening associated with a first component, a second opening associated with a second component, a floating fastener, and a screw. The floating fastener is inserted into the first opening and/or second opening, and includes a threaded opening therein having a primary axis therethrough. The screw is inserted through first and/or second openings and into the threaded opening in the floating fastener. The screw and threaded opening combination is defined by contact between the screw and threaded opening about a thread surface that is substantially perpendicular to the primary axis, a screw thread return angle of 45 degrees or less, and a thread depth that is less than about triple the float between the major diameters of the screw and the threaded opening. | 03-28-2013 |
20130328741 | INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - The present application describes various embodiments of systems and methods for providing internal components for portable computing devices having a thin profile. More particularly, the present application describes internal components configured to fit within a relatively thin outer enclosure. | 12-12-2013 |
20130329359 | PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE WITH A HOUSING SECURED BY A MAGNETIC ELEMENT AND RELATED METHOD - Magnetic elements and attractors may be employed to secure a top case and a bottom case of a housing of a personal computing device. The magnetic elements may include a magnet that produces a magnetic field and a shunt. The shunt may direct the magnetic field through an opening to a pocket in which the magnet is received. Accordingly, flux leakage may be reduced and the bottom case may be secured to the top case. Magnetic elements and attractors may also be employed to secure a lid portion of the portable computing device to the housing thereof. These magnetic elements and attractors may be centered with respect to proximal and distal edges thereof. | 12-12-2013 |
20130329450 | PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - The present application describes various embodiments regarding systems and methods for providing a lightweight and durable portable computing device having a thin profile. The portable computing device can take the form of a laptop computer. The laptop computer can include a uni-body top case having an integrated support system formed therein, the integrated support system providing structural support that distributes applied loads through the top case preventing warping and bowing. | 12-12-2013 |
20140077670 | PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - The present application describes various embodiments regarding systems and methods for providing a lightweight and durable portable computing device having a thin profile. The portable computing device can take the form of a laptop computer. The laptop computer can include a uni-body top case having an integrated support system formed therein, the integrated support system providing structural support that distributes applied loads through the top case preventing warping and bowing. | 03-20-2014 |
20140079508 | FLOATING FASTENERS - One or more fastenings can be used to fasten components together, such as housing components on a computing device. Each fastening can include a first opening associated with a first component, a second opening associated with a second component, a floating fastener, and a screw. The floating fastener is inserted into the first opening and/or second opening, and includes a threaded opening therein having a primary axis therethrough. The screw is inserted through first and/or second openings and into the threaded opening in the floating fastener. The screw and threaded opening combination is defined by contact between the screw and threaded opening about a thread surface that is substantially perpendicular to the primary axis, a screw thread return angle of 45 degrees or less, and a thread depth that is less than about triple the float between the major diameters of the screw and the threaded opening. | 03-20-2014 |
20140096889 | INTERNAL COMPONENT ADHESIVE SECURING SYSTEMS FOR PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICES - Methods and systems for adhering internal components in a portable computing device are described. In some embodiments, an internal component adhesive removal system can include a conforming wrapper. In one embodiment, the conforming wrapper can wrap around a portion of an outer surface of the internal component. The conforming wrapper can secure and at least partially enclose the internal component such that the internal component is sufficiently constrained to protect the internal component from damage during movement of the portable computing device during normal use. In some embodiments, the wrapper comprises one or more shock absorbing features. In some embodiments, the wrapper comprises a feature configured to tear to facilitate removal of the internal component from the portable computing device. | 04-10-2014 |
20140109379 | FLOATING FASTENERS - One or more floating fastener assemblies used to fasten components together are described. In some embodiments, the components are top and bottom portions of an enclosure of a computing device. Each floating fastener assembly can include a fastener having at least one surface that can engage with a surface of the enclosure to limit the rotation of the fastener during fastening. Each floating fastener can also include a clearance area for the fastener to “float” in a lateral direction with respect to the enclosure. Thus, when corresponding openings in the top and bottom portions of the enclosure are not exactly aligned, each fastener can shift laterally to allow screws to engage to fasten the top and bottom portions together. | 04-24-2014 |
20140110045 | MAGNETIC PROPERTY RETENTION - A method and an apparatus for retaining magnetic properties of a magnet while undergoing manufacturing processes are presented. Ferrous materials with relatively good magnetic permeability are disposed adjacent to poles of magnet substantially containing magnetic field lines from the magnet within the ferrous materials. When the magnetic field lines are thereby substantially contained, the magnet can be exposed to elevated temperatures without losing magnetization strength. Adhesives, particularly adhesives that cure when exposed to elevated temperatures can be used with magnets configured to contain magnetic field lines without having the magnets lose magnetic strength. | 04-24-2014 |
20140111914 | TRACK PAD ACOUSTIC FEATURES RELATED TO A PORTABLE COMPUTER - The present application describes various embodiments of systems and methods for providing internal and external components for portable computing devices having a thin profile. More particularly, the present application describes internal components configured to fit within a relatively thin outer enclosure, wherein the internal components comprise at least one external interface, such as, for example, a track pad interface. | 04-24-2014 |
20140111926 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FEATURES OF A PORTABLE COMPUTER - Methods, tools and fixtures for assembling a printed circuit board (PCB), such as a main logic board (MLB), in a portable computer device are described. A connector assembly having an electrically conductive gasket mounted on an edge of the MLB is described. In addition, a keyboard assembly including a notched portion of the MLB for accommodating more than one type of keyboard is described. In addition, a PCB assembly having a bracket to support a weak region of the PCB during assembly is described. In addition, a method for shielding an antenna cable situated on an MLB is described. | 04-24-2014 |
20140111933 | SSD (SOLID STATE DRIVE) RELATED FEATURES OF A PORTABLE COMPUTER - A removable assembly for quickly inserting and removing a mass storage device from a compartment situated on the case of a portable computing device is described. The removable assembly is made of a mass storage device, a bracket which serves as a carrier for the mass storage device, and a metal plate. The mass storage device can be a solid state drive (SSD) card. The bracket is a single-piece plastic structure that can be deflected for snap insertion into the compartment and snap removal from the compartment. The metal plate conducts heat from the solid state drive (SSD) card to prevent it from overheating. | 04-24-2014 |
20140112517 | MICROPHONE FEATURES RELATED TO A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - A portable computing device includes one or more microphones that function seamlessly with other components within the portable computing device. In one embodiment, a microphone opening is disposed on a side of the personal computing device and configured to be substantially perpendicular to a user. In another embodiment, two microphones can be disposed on an upper region above a keyboard section and can include a third microphone facing toward a rear portion of the portable computing device. In yet another embodiment, a fixture for providing a bonding pressure to microphones is described. | 04-24-2014 |
20140123459 | COMPONENT REMOVAL SYSTEMS FOR PORTABLE COMPUTERS - The described embodiments relate generally to components used in a portable computing device and more particularly to mounting a component with a component extractor that allows a component to be removably affixed to a portable computing device. The component extractor can include a compressible securing portion configured to secure the component to the portable computing device and an extracting portion arranged to apply an extracting force to the compressible securing portion to detach the component from the portable computing device. The compressible material can be made of a highly extensible material. In one embodiment, a low friction material can be provided along an edge of the component such that the component extractor slides along the edge during an extraction procedure. | 05-08-2014 |
20140362514 | COMPUTER HOUSING - A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a structural support layer and a body. The body includes at least an outer layer formed of lightweight flexible material and an inner layer attached to the outer layer. The inner layer is connected to the support layer forming a load path between the inner layer and the structural support layer. A load applied to the multipart computer housing is transferred by way of the load path to the support layer without substantially affecting the outer layer. | 12-11-2014 |
20150098183 | PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE WITH A HOUSING SECURED BY A MAGNETIC ELEMENT AND RELATED METHOD - Magnetic elements and attractors may be employed to secure a top case and a bottom case of a housing of a personal computing device. The magnetic elements may include a magnet that produces a magnetic field and a shunt. The shunt may direct the magnetic field through an opening to a pocket in which the magnet is received. Accordingly, flux leakage may be reduced and the bottom case may be secured to the top case. Magnetic elements and attractors may also be employed to secure a lid portion of the portable computing device to the housing thereof. These magnetic elements and attractors may be centered with respect to proximal and distal edges thereof | 04-09-2015 |
20150246394 | SOLID STATE DEPOSITION METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND PRODUCTS - The described embodiments relate generally to methods for forming structures by solid state deposition processes. More specifically a method for depositing cold spray over a removable body is disclosed. Methods are also disclosed for affixing operational and structural components to a surface of a device housing with cold spray. | 09-03-2015 |
20150323965 | SELF-PROFILING FRICTION PADS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - This application relates to self-profiling friction pads for computing devices. In particular, the embodiments discussed herein describe self-profiling friction pads that have a naturally dome-shaped profile. In some embodiments, the self-profiling friction pads can be used as device feet for a computing device. Additionally, the self-profiling friction pads can be used to seal certain areas of the computing device such as a display or ventilation system. The self-profiling friction pads are configured to be deposited in a liquid state and form into a dome shape as a result of the material properties of the deposited liquid and the properties of the surface to which the liquid is deposited. | 11-12-2015 |
20160026176 | ADAPTIVE PROCESSES FOR IMPROVING INTEGRITY OF SURFACES - A process for performing localized corrective actions to structure of an electronic device is described. The structure may include a mating surface configured to receive another structure such that the two structures may be, for example, adhesively bonded together. The localized corrective actions are configured not to improve the mating surface but to also prevent light within the electronic device from escaping in undesired areas of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the corrective action includes using a removal tool to remove identified portions of the surface. In other embodiments, the corrective action includes using a different tool to add material identified portions of the surface. The identified means may include an automated inspection system. | 01-28-2016 |
20160029496 | ADAPTIVE PROCESSES FOR IMPROVING INTEGRITY OF SURFACES - A process for performing localized corrective actions to structure of an electronic device is described. The structure may include a mating surface configured to receive another structured such that the two structures may be, for example, adhesively bonded together. The localized corrective actions are configured not to improve the mating surface but to also prevent light within the electronic device from escaping in undesired areas of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the corrective action includes using a removal tool to remove identified portions of the surface. In other embodiments, the corrective action includes using a different tool to add material identified portions of the surface. The identified means may include an automated inspection system. | 01-28-2016 |
20160048163 | INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - The present application describes various embodiments of systems and methods for providing internal components for portable computing devices having a thin profile. More particularly, the present application describes internal components configured to fit within a relatively thin outer enclosure. | 02-18-2016 |
20160091933 | ADHESIVE BOND WITH INTEGRATED RELEASE MECHANISM - This application relates to methods and apparatus relating to an adhesive bond that includes an integrated release mechanism. The adhesive bond can secure components in a portable electronic device, such as a battery, to the housing of the portable electronic device. The release mechanism can be embodied as a thin layer of polymeric material sandwiched between a first adhesive layer and a second adhesive layer. The first and second adhesive layers are joined to one another by a number of pillars that extend through openings in the release mechanism. A portion of the release mechanism can protrude from the adhesive bond allowing a technician or user to pull the release mechanism out of the adhesive bond, which severs the pillars that hold the adhesive layers together. In this way, the release mechanism allows for efficient separation of the adhesively secured components. | 03-31-2016 |