Patents by Inventor Daniel P. Kelaher
Daniel P. Kelaher has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10390450Abstract: According to one embodiment, an enclosure includes at least one bay for insertion of a component therein, a horizontally-oriented upper wall, a horizontally-oriented lower wall, two vertically-oriented sidewalls coupled to the upper and lower walls, four integrated handles, one or more catches, and one or more interlocks, each interlock being physically configured to prevent transition of one or more handles associated therewith from the recessed position to the extended position when a component is installed in at least one bay of the enclosure, wherein two of the handles are positioned within or on an exterior of each of the vertically-oriented sidewalls of the enclosure when in the recessed position, wherein each handle is configured to extend higher than the upper wall of the enclosure when in the extended position, and wherein each handle is configured to retract to within an outer profile of the enclosure when in the recessed position.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Daniel P. Kelaher, Glenn E. Myrto, John P. Scavuzzo
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Patent number: 10368455Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system includes an enclosure configured to be removable from a rack system, the enclosure including at least one bay for insertion of a component therein, a horizontally-oriented upper wall, a horizontally-oriented lower wall, two vertically-oriented sidewalls coupled to the upper and lower walls, and a set of integrated handles, each handle being configured to transition from a recessed position to an extended position, and each handle being configured to be gripped by a hand when in the extended position, wherein each handle is configured to extend higher than the upper wall of the enclosure when in the extended position, and wherein each handle is configured to retract to within an outer profile of the enclosure when in the recessed position. Each handle is configured to rotate 180° from the recessed position to the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel P. Kelaher, Glenn E. Myrto, John P. Scavuzzo
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Patent number: 10309421Abstract: A fan assembly includes a fan having an outlet side, a fan duct positioned at the fan outlet side, and a hollow cylindrical chamber positioned within the fan duct, wherein the chamber has two closed ends, a cylindrical side wall, and an inlet port. The dimensions of the chamber are determined to suppress one or more noise frequencies emitted by the fan. In one example, one or more dimensions of a chamber disposed in an outlet duct of an axial fan is automatically adjusted to suppress a noise frequency that is a function of a rotational speed of the axial fan.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Daniel P. Kelaher, Kevin Perveiler
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Patent number: 10292320Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method for placing an adapter card on a system board of a computer system includes, aligning a tool having an adapter card secured therewith to a slot on a system board of a computer system using a positioning member, and seating the adapter card into the slot on the system board. The tool includes a carrier for supporting the adapter card, at least one lower retaining member extending from a lower portion of the carrier for securing the adapter card to the carrier, at least one upper retaining member extending from an upper portion of the carrier for securing the adapter card to the carrier, and the positioning member coupled to the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2015Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Daniel P. Kelaher, Derek I. Schmidt, James S. Womble
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Patent number: 9996125Abstract: A drive-removal mechanism may include, but is not limited to: at least one rotatable member; and at least one drive-engaging member operably coupled to the at least one rotatable member, wherein the drive-removal mechanism is detached from at least one drive to be removed. A drive enclosure may include, but is not limited to: at least one drive-receiving member including at least one drive-receiving channel; and at least one drive-removal mechanism including: at least one rotatable member; and at least one drive-engaging member operably coupled to the at least one rotatable member, wherein the drive-removal mechanism is configured to at least partially remove at least one hot swappable drive from the at least one drive-receiving channel.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Walter A. Goodman, Daniel P. Kelaher, Roland K. Alo, William Beauchamp
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Patent number: 9979109Abstract: A product, according to one embodiment, includes a support portion, the support portion being elongated in a first direction; and an insertion portion extending from the support portion in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, the insertion portion having dimensions allowing insertion of the insertion portion in a card connector of a circuit board. At least an exterior of the insertion portion is electrically insulating. The support portion is wider than the insertion portion in a third direction orthogonal to each of the first and second directions.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Daniel P. Kelaher, Glenn E. Myrto, John P. Scavuzzo, Paul Andrew Wormsbecher
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Patent number: 9873530Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing electronic components in an electronics system enclosure are disclosed. An apparatus can include an electronics system enclosure having a compartment adapted to receive a removable electronic component. The apparatus also includes a cam having a portion extending into the compartment sufficient to hinder insertion of the removable electronic component in a default orientation. The portion of the cam includes first and second surfaces. The portion of the cam is configured to deflect sufficient to permit insertion of the removable electronic component into the compartment in response to a normal force. The deflection causes the cam to deflect to a modified orientation. The cam portion returns to the default orientation in the absence of the normal force. The second surface of the portion is configured and arranged to engage a cam lever that is rotatably mounted to the removable electronic component.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2013Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Karl K. Dittus, Daniel P. Kelaher, William M. Megarity, John P. Scavuzzo
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Publication number: 20170234330Abstract: A fan assembly includes a fan having an outlet side, a fan duct positioned at the fan outlet side, and a hollow cylindrical chamber positioned within the fan duct, wherein the chamber has two closed ends, a cylindrical side wall, and an inlet port. The dimensions of the chamber are determined to suppress one or more noise frequencies emitted by the fan. In one example, one or more dimensions of a chamber disposed in an outlet duct of an axial fan is automatically adjusted to suppress a noise frequency that is a function of a rotational speed of the axial fan.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Daniel P. Kelaher, Kevin Perveiler
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Publication number: 20170133776Abstract: A product, according to one embodiment, includes a support portion, the support portion being elongated in a first direction; and an insertion portion extending from the support portion in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, the insertion portion having dimensions allowing insertion of the insertion portion in a card connector of a circuit board. At least an exterior of the insertion portion is electrically insulating. The support portion is wider than the insertion portion in a third direction orthogonal to each of the first and second directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Daniel P. Kelaher, Glenn E. Myrto, John P. Scavuzzo, Paul Andrew Wormsbecher
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Patent number: 9640888Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a primary contact or primary body comprising of a primary material with a propensity to corrode. A location on a surface of the primary body is an active location and functions to interface with a secondary body. The active location has a first surface and an oppositely disposed second surface. An anode material is applied to the second surface adjacent to the active location on the first surface. The primary body is exposed to a corrosive material. The anode material functions to divert a galvanic corrosive medium from the active location to the applied anode material.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Brian S. Beaman, Daniel P. Kelaher, Kevin J. Perveiler
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Patent number: 9626844Abstract: A service indicator lighting system which minimizes the active lighting sources for designation of a failed or otherwise identified component is provided. The system includes an array of service indicators arranged in a grid of columns and rows. The system further includes a single light source provided at each row and each column of the grid of columns and rows. The light source for each column illuminates light of a first color and the light source in each row illuminates light of a second color different than the first color. The system further includes a plurality of light pipes intersecting at each service indicator of the array of service indicators such that light illuminated from a single light source in each row and each column is combined together at a respective intersection forming a third color.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: LENOVO ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.Inventors: Daniel P. Kelaher, Justin S. Thaler
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Patent number: 9609781Abstract: A split chassis with a floating midplane carrier is provided. The split chassis is a modular electronic chassis which includes a first chassis section and a midplane carrier floatingly mounted to the first chassis section. The modular electronic chassis further includes a second chassis section mounted to the first chassis section, with the midplane carrier mounted between the first chassis section and the second chassis section.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: LENOVO ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.Inventors: Glenn E. Myrto, Daniel P. Kelaher, Camillo Sassano, John P. Scavuzzo, Timothy M. Wiwel, Paul A. Wormsbecher
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Publication number: 20160259382Abstract: A drive-removal mechanism may include, but is not limited to: at least one rotatable member; and at least one drive-engaging member operably coupled to the at least one rotatable member, wherein the drive-removal mechanism is detached from at least one drive to be removed. A drive enclosure may include, but is not limited to: at least one drive-receiving member including at least one drive-receiving channel; and at least one drive-removal mechanism including: at least one rotatable member; and at least one drive-engaging member operably coupled to the at least one rotatable member, wherein the drive-removal mechanism is configured to at least partially remove at least one hot swappable drive from the at least one drive-receiving channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Walter A. Goodman, Daniel P. Kelaher, Roland K. Alo, William Beauchamp
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Publication number: 20160234961Abstract: A split chassis with a floating midplane carrier is provided. The split chassis is a modular electronic chassis which includes a first chassis section and a midplane carrier floatingly mounted to the first chassis section. The modular electronic chassis further includes a second chassis section mounted to the first chassis section, with the midplane carrier mounted between the first chassis section and the second chassis section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Glenn E. MYRTO, Daniel P. KELAHER, Camillo SASSANO, John P. SCAVUZZO, Timothy M. WIWEL, Paul A. WORMSBECHER
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Publication number: 20160180659Abstract: A service indicator lighting system which minimizes the active lighting sources for designation of a failed or otherwise identified component is provided. The system includes an array of service indicators arranged in a grid of columns and rows. The system further includes a single light source provided at each row and each column of the grid of columns and rows. The light source for each column illuminates light of a first color and the light source in each row illuminates light of a second color different than the first color. The system further includes a plurality of light pipes intersecting at each service indicator of the array of service indicators such that light illuminated from a single light source in each row and each column is combined together at a respective intersection forming a third color.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2014Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Daniel P. KELAHER, Justin S. Thaler
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Publication number: 20160160360Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a primary contact or primary body comprising of a primary material with a propensity to corrode. A location on a surface of the primary body is an active location and functions to interface with a secondary body. The active location has a first surface and an oppositely disposed second surface. An anode material is applied to the second surface adjacent to the active location on the first surface. The primary body is exposed to a corrosive material. The anode material functions to divert a galvanic corrosive medium from the active location to the applied anode material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2014Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Brian S. Beaman, Daniel P. Kelaher, Kevin J. Perveiler
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Publication number: 20160150686Abstract: According to one embodiment, a tool includes a carrier having a substantially pentagonal planar face configured to engage a rectangular side portion of a substantially cuboidal adapter card; at least one lower retaining member comprising a planar surface extending from a lower edge of the carrier, wherein the planar surface is oriented perpendicular to the substantially pentagonal planar face of the carrier; and at least one upper retaining member comprising a second planar surface extending from an upper portion of the carrier, wherein at least a portion of the second planar surface is oriented perpendicular to the substantially pentagonal planar face of the carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2016Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Daniel P. Kelaher, Derek I. Schmidt, James S. Womble
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Patent number: 9342117Abstract: A drive-removal mechanism may include, but is not limited to: at least one rotatable member; and at least one drive-engaging member operably coupled to the at least one rotatable member, wherein the drive-removal mechanism is detached from at least one drive to be removed. A drive enclosure may include, but is not limited to: at least one drive-receiving member including at least one drive-receiving channel; and at least one drive-removal mechanism including: at least one rotatable member; and at least one drive-engaging member operably coupled to the at least one rotatable member, wherein the drive-removal mechanism is configured to at least partially remove at least one hot swappable drive from the at least one drive-receiving channel.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Walter A. Goodman, Daniel P. Kelaher, Roland K. Alo, William Beauchamp
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Patent number: 9277663Abstract: According to embodiments of the disclosure, assemblies, and methods for cable management are disclosed. The assembly may include a chassis and a cable management apparatus pivotably connected to the chassis. The chassis may have an interior compartment adapted to receive a first and second electronic component. The first electronic component may be adapted to connect to a first cable assembly and the second electronic component may be adapted to connect to a second cable assembly. The cable management apparatus may include a first bracket and second bracket supporting a management arm, the management arm may include two parallel planar bars, the bars fixedly attached together by one or more members perpendicular to the bars. The management arm may be adapted to support at least one of the first and second cable assemblies and may pivot between an operational position and a service position.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Mary F. George, Daniel P. Kelaher, Paul A. Wormsbecher
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Patent number: 9247673Abstract: A cooling apparatus of an array of fan cradles holding fans where a movable baffle assembly directs airflow and blocks removal of more than one fan at a time. A plurality of fans held in a fan cradle assembly in which the fan cradle for a fan to be replaced mechanically moves and is engaged with the movable baffle assembly to prevent removal of the other fans. A method is provided by which an operator may remove and replace an existing fan in an array of fans.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Daniel P. Kelaher, William M. Megarity, John P. Scavuzzo