Mark M Rapaich, 7323176 Concord Ave, Millnerville, IA 51062
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23176 Concord Ave, Westfield, IA 51062 712-5683391
Buchanan, MI
North Sioux City, SD
3912 Lake St, Bridgman, MI 49106 269-4653275
N Sioux City, SD
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Modular Computer
US Patent:
6366454, Apr 2, 2002
Filed:
Oct 4, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/410938
Inventors:
Mark Rapaich - Westfield IA
Elisa E Zappacosta - Sioux City IA
Elisa E Zappacosta - Sioux City IA
Assignee:
Gateway, Inc. - N. Sioux City SD
International Classification:
G06F 116
US Classification:
361683, 361726, 312216
Abstract:
A modular information handling system includes an upper chassis having a display and a power supply, and a lower chassis having a motherboard, memory, a processor, and a number of drive bays. The upper and lower chassis are interdependent, neither capable of functioning without the other. The upper and lower chassis are separately manufacturable, separately serviceable, and separately shippable.
Automatic Gamma Correction For Multiple Video Sources
US Patent:
6441870, Aug 27, 2002
Filed:
Dec 22, 1998
Appl. No.:
09/219127
Inventors:
Mark Rapaich - Westfield IA
Assignee:
Gateway, Inc. - North Sioux City SD
International Classification:
H04N 5202
US Classification:
348674, 348254, 348555
Abstract:
A system has video output connections capable of connecting to different display devices. The system has input connections capable of receiving image signal from multiple sources. A table of gamma values is indexed by both the display type and image source type. A software or hardware module applies a gamma correction from the table to the received video to transform it to have a gamma consistent with that of the display device. In a further embodiment, the images are encoded with a gamma identifier which is used to index into the table of system gammas. A video card that detects video source and display is also described. The video card utilizes a table of gamma values indexed by video source and display type and operating mode. Images are then corrected by the card to display properly on the display.
Multiple Audio And Video Signal Routing With Pc Compatibility
US Patent:
6502142, Dec 31, 2002
Filed:
Dec 21, 1998
Appl. No.:
09/217390
Inventors:
Mark Rapaich - Westfield IA
Assignee:
Gateway, Inc. - Poway CA
International Classification:
H04N 710
US Classification:
710 1, 348 8
Abstract:
A controller on a card in a personal computer or set top box controls routing of multiple audio or video signals to multiple outputs concurrently. Also provided is the ability for the user to configure the controller via software or hardware controls, such as a multi-position switch located on the external surface of the computer hardware. Multiple different formats of video and audio are properly converted and routed.
Peripheral Universal Bus Hub
US Patent:
6963935, Nov 8, 2005
Filed:
Aug 31, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/386556
Inventors:
Bruce A. Young - LeMars IA, US
Frank W. Liebenow - Dakota Dunes SD, US
Mark Rapaich - Westfield IA, US
Frank W. Liebenow - Dakota Dunes SD, US
Mark Rapaich - Westfield IA, US
Assignee:
Gateway Inc. - Irvine CA
International Classification:
G06F013/14
US Classification:
710 29, 710 6, 345161, 345168, 345349
Abstract:
A peripheral communications protocol hub includes an input device such as a keyboard or remote cursor control wirelessly connected to a host computer. The input device has a number of connectors for connection of peripherals to the input device. The connection of input device to peripheral may be wired or wireless.
Portable Augmented Silent Cooling Docking Station
US Patent:
6966358, Nov 22, 2005
Filed:
Jan 27, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/765432
Inventors:
Mark Rapaich - Westfield IA, US
Assignee:
Gateway Inc. - Irvine CA
International Classification:
F28F007/00
US Classification:
165 804, 16510433, 361699, 361687
Abstract:
A system is provided including a cooling station with a fluid reservoir containing a cooling fluid, a circulating pump, and a first fluid circuit including first couplers. A portable computer has a second fluid circuit with second couplers coupling to first couplers thereby coupling the first and second fluid circuits when the portable computer and the cooling station are docked. Fluid is circulated in the first and second fluid circuits when docking is detected. An interface connector, fan, and a controller are further provided, the controller configured to detect docking and activate the circulating pump and de-activate the fan when docking is detected. The fluid includes one or more of: water, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, and oil.
Power Supply With Modular Integrated Networking
US Patent:
6972688, Dec 6, 2005
Filed:
Jan 21, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/762046
Inventors:
Mark Rapaich - Westfield IA, US
Assignee:
Gateway Inc. - Irvine CA
International Classification:
G08B023/00
US Classification:
3406931, 34031001, 307 11
Abstract:
A power supply that has an integrated power line networking coupling circuit and a connector to accept a removable power line networking module. The power supply and associated system can be sold without power line networking or with power line networking, and if sold without power line networking, it can be upgraded at a later time to support power line networking. Additionally, power line networking modules can be replaced in the field if failures occur or for upgrade purposes if a more robust networking standard becomes available.
Modular Computer
US Patent:
7076325, Jul 11, 2006
Filed:
Jun 21, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/886481
Inventors:
Mark Rapaich - Westfield IA, US
Elisa E Zappacosta - Sioux City IA, US
Elisa E Zappacosta - Sioux City IA, US
Assignee:
Gateway Inc. - Irvine CA
International Classification:
G06F 1/16
US Classification:
700213, 361683, 312216
Abstract:
A modular information handling system includes an upper chassis having a display and a power supply, and a lower chassis having a motherboard, memory, a processor, and a number of drive bays. The upper and lower chassis are interdependent, neither capable of functioning without the other. The upper and lower chassis are separately manufacturable, separately serviceable, and separately shippable.
Universal Serial Bus Extension Cable
US Patent:
7132927, Nov 7, 2006
Filed:
Jan 27, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/765606
Inventors:
Mark Rapaich - Westfield IA, US
Assignee:
Gateway Inc. - Irvine CA
International Classification:
H04M 11/04
US Classification:
34031001, 34031008, 709233, 709245, 710129, 710131
Abstract:
A controller capable of being located in a peripheral device or host, is capable of engaging in data communications with a host or peripheral device over a power line. A power line interface provides a first data communications interface over the power line. An interface controller connects peripheral device and host using the first and a second data communications interface having a protocol. A power supply supplies power associated with the second interface. The controller appears to the peripheral device as the host or as the host to the peripheral. In accordance with the protocol the power supply supplies power such that the interface is fully compliant with the protocol.
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