Patents Assigned to LDM Products, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9055695
    Abstract: A roof for a computer rack aisle is provided. The roof has a canopy that may be flexible and/or fire-resistant. The canopy has a retracted position and an extended position. In the extended position the canopy may cover the top of an aisle between two computer racks, while in the retracted position the aisle can be uncovered. A canopy retractor is provided to move the canopy from the extended position to the retracted position when a predetermined condition is met. The canopy has first and second lateral edges that are slidably received within the channels of guide tracks to facilitate the smooth movement from the extend position to the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: LDM Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry D. Mainers, Mark J. Goyen, Vincent M. Lake
  • Publication number: 20140190639
    Abstract: A roof for a computer rack aisle is provided. The roof has a canopy that may be flexible and/or fire-resistant. The canopy has a retracted position and an extended position. In the extended position the canopy may cover the top of an aisle between two computer racks while in the retracted position the aisle can be uncovered. A canopy retractor is provided to move the canopy from the extended position to the retracted position when a predetermined condition is met. The canopy has first and second lateral edges that are slidably received within the channels of guide tracks to facilitate the smooth movement from the extend position to the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: LDM PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Larry D. Mainers, Mark J. Goyen, Vincent M. Lake
  • Patent number: 8701737
    Abstract: A roof for a computer rack aisle is provided. The roof has a canopy that may be flexible and/or fire-resistant. The canopy has a retracted position an extended position. In the retracted position, the canopy may be wound around a spool. In the extended position the canopy may cover the top of an aisle between two computer racks. A selectively releasable retainer holds the canopy in the extended position while releasing the canopy to return to the retracted position when a predetermined condition is met. The canopy retractor is provided to return the canopy to a retracted position. The canopy having first and second lateral edges with flanges running from a position approximate a front portion of the canopy and to a position approximate a rear portion of the canopy. The flanges can be received within a canopy guide track to facilitate the smooth movement from the extend position to the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: LDM Products, Inc
    Inventors: Larry D. Mainers, Mark J. Goyen, Vince Lake
  • Publication number: 20110108207
    Abstract: A roof for a computer rack aisle is provided. The roof has a canopy that may be flexible and/or fire-resistant. The canopy has a retracted position an extended position. In the retracted position, the canopy may be wound around a spool. In the extended position the canopy may cover the top of an aisle between two computer racks. A selectively releasable retainer holds the canopy in the extended position while releasing the canopy to return to the retracted position when a predetermined condition is met. The canopy retractor is provided to return the canopy to a retracted position. The canopy having first and second lateral edges with flanges running from a position approximate a front portion of the canopy and to a position approximate a rear portion of the canopy. The flanges can be received within a canopy guide track to facilitate the smooth movement from the extend position to the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: LDM Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry D. Mainers, Mark A. Goyen, Vincet Michael Lake