Patents by Inventor Daniel Paul Kelaher
Daniel Paul 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: 11921935Abstract: A method is performed by a garment configured to be worn when servicing a system. The garment has a machine-readable code positioned on the garment. The machine-readable code is associated with a command. The method includes positioning the machine-readable code for reading by a sensing device operable to recognize the machine-readable code and send a signal indicative of the command associated with the machine-readable code to a processor operable to implement the command.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2023Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: TOSHIBA GLOBAL COMMERCE SOLUTIONSInventors: Brad M. Johnson, Daniel Paul Kelaher
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Patent number: 8797764Abstract: An adjustable riser cage retains varying length adapters. For example, the adjustable riser cage may support a short adapter card, a ¾ length adapter card, or a long adapter card. The adjustable riser cage includes a riser portion and an extension portion. The riser portion includes one or more guidance features and a plurality of first retention members. The extension portion is slide ably supported against only the one or more guidance members, and includes a second retention member configured to engage with a particular first retention member depending upon a length of the adapter card to be supported. The adjustable riser cage may be installed into a larger electronic system having a plurality of electronic components. The adjustable riser cage allows for increased access to the electronic components because the extension portion is not supported by external or non-integral support features that may block access to the electronic components.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Mark Steven Bohannon, Jeremy Scott Bridges, Michael Dudley French, Jr., Daniel Paul Kelaher, Paul Jeffrey La Rocca, Derek Ian Schmidt
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Patent number: 8592694Abstract: In one general embodiment, a product includes a metal panel having a main portion and a knockout portion formed therein and detachably coupled thereto, wherein the knockout portion includes at least one member insertable in one or more apertures in the main portion for allowing re-coupling the knockout portion to the main portion after detachment therefrom. In another general embodiment, a product includes a metal panel having a main portion and a knockout portion formed therein and detachably coupled thereto, wherein the main portion includes at least one member insertable in one or more apertures in the knockout portion for allowing re-coupling the knockout portion to the main portion after detachment therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Gregory Mark Bennett, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Timothy Andreas Meserth, Derek Ian Schmidt
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Patent number: 8418374Abstract: An apparatus for aligning a rail in a computer server rack has a laser transmitter for generating a laser dot. The apparatus has a prism for converting the laser dot into a laser line. The apparatus has a laser lens for projecting the laser line. The apparatus has an elongated bar for positioning the apparatus on a rack post, such that the laser line is projected perpendicular to the rack post.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Wen Chen, ZhenDe Fu, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Lei Li, Yu Yu
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Publication number: 20120311878Abstract: An apparatus for aligning a rail in a computer server rack has a laser transmitter for generating a laser dot. The apparatus has a prism for converting the laser dot into a laser line. The apparatus has a laser lens for projecting the laser line. The apparatus has an elongated bar for positioning the apparatus on a rack post, such that the laser line is projected perpendicular to the rack post.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Wen Chen, ZhenDe Fu, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Lei Li, Yu Yu
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Publication number: 20120281373Abstract: An adjustable riser cage retains varying length adapters. For example, the adjustable riser cage may support a short adapter card, a ¾ length adapter card, or a long adapter card. The adjustable riser cage includes a riser portion and an extension portion. The riser portion includes one or more guidance features and a plurality of first retention members. The extension portion is slide ably supported against only the one or more guidance members, and includes a second retention member configured to engage with a particular first retention member depending upon a length of the adapter card to be supported. The adjustable riser cage may be installed into a larger electronic system having a plurality of electronic components. The adjustable riser cage allows for increased access to the electronic components because the extension portion is not supported by external or non-integral support features that may block access to the electronic components.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2011Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Mark Steven Bohannon, Jeremy Scott Bridges, Michael Dudley French, JR., Daniel Paul Kelaher, Paul Jeffrey La Rocca, Derek Ian Schmidt
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Patent number: 8302319Abstract: An apparatus for aligning a rail in a computer server rack has a laser transmitter for generating a laser dot. The apparatus has a prism for converting the laser dot into a laser line. The apparatus has a laser lens for projecting the laser line. The apparatus has an elongated bar for positioning the apparatus on a rack post, such that the laser line is projected perpendicular to the rack post.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Wen Chen, ZhenDe Fu, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Lei Li, Yu Yu
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Publication number: 20120222897Abstract: In one general embodiment, a product includes a metal panel having a main portion and a knockout portion formed therein and detachably coupled thereto, wherein the knockout portion includes at least one member insertable in one or more apertures in the main portion for allowing re-coupling the knockout portion to the main portion after detachment therefrom. In another general embodiment, a product includes a metal panel having a main portion and a knockout portion formed therein and detachably coupled thereto, wherein the main portion includes at least one member insertable in one or more apertures in the knockout portion for allowing re-coupling the knockout portion to the main portion after detachment therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Gregory Mark Bennett, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Timothy Andreas Meserth, Derek Ian Schmidt
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Patent number: 8247709Abstract: A product according to one embodiment includes a metal panel having a main portion and a knockout portion formed therein, the knockout portion being coupled to the main portion by at least one web of metal contiguous to both the knockout portion and the main portion, the at least one web allowing detachment of the knockout portion from the main portion, wherein the knockout portion includes at least one member insertable in one or more apertures in the main portion for allowing re-coupling the knockout portion to the main portion after detachment therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Gregory Mark Bennett, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Timothy Andreas Meserth, Derek Ian Schmidt
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Patent number: 7956552Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for identifying and differentiating among multiple groups of devices, comprising at least two LEDs, a controller, and a blending medium. The at least two LEDs emit a wavelength of light that is different from a wavelength of each other LED. The controller drives the at least two LEDs to each emit light at specified intensities in response to a color identifying value. The blending medium combines the light emitted by the at least two LEDs into an identifying color that identifies a group of devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2008Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: International Business Machiness CorporationInventors: David Frederick Champion, Daniel Ernest Hurlimann, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Timothy Andreas Meserth, Michael Sven Miller, Wallace G. Tuten, David Thomas Windell
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Patent number: 7930812Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing toolless rack mounting rail installation using a pin having a latch. A retention device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes stepped features and a dual locking mechanism that are configured to engage standard apertures of rack systems. The locking mechanism is configured to extend beyond the surface of a pin when in a normal position, but may be depressed to allow the retention device to be easily inserted or removed without the use of tools.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2007Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael Allen Curnalia, John Geoffrey Gundlach, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Gregory Mark Bennett
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Publication number: 20100193241Abstract: A product according to one embodiment includes a metal panel having a main portion and a knockout portion formed therein, the knockout portion being coupled to the main portion by at least one web of metal contiguous to both the knockout portion and the main portion, the at least one web allowing detachment of the knockout portion from the main portion, wherein the knockout portion includes at least one member insertable in one or more apertures in the main portion for allowing re-coupling the knockout portion to the main portion after detachment therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: Gregory Mark Bennett, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Timothy Andreas Meserth, Derek Ian Schmidt
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Patent number: 7697299Abstract: Apparatus and method for securing a heat sink to a heat-generating device on a circuit board. The apparatus clamps onto the heating-generating device and the circuit board in a manner that avoids bending of the circuit board. The apparatus includes a retention module having a plurality of retention features that extend through openings in the circuit board disposed about the perimeter of the heat-generating device, such as a processor. The apparatus also includes a heat sink having a heat sink base for contacting the heat-generating device in order to dissipate heat produced by the device. The heat sink is selectively securable to the retention features of the retention module using levers, such as a wire module, having a spring clip to engage the retention features and clamp the heat sink and retention module together.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2008Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Norman Bruce Desrosiers, Michael Dudley French, Jr., Dean Frederick Herring, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Paul Andrew Wormsbecher
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Publication number: 20090237006Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for identifying and differentiating among multiple groups of devices, comprising at least two LEDs, a controller, and a blending medium. The at least two LEDs emit a wavelength of light that is different from a wavelength of each other LED. The controller drives the at least two LEDs to each emit light at specified intensities in response to a color identifying value. The blending medium combines the light emitted by the at least two LEDs into an identifying color that identifies a group of devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2008Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: David Frederick Champion, Daniel Ernest Hurlimann, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Timothy Andreas Meserth, Michael Sven Miller, Wallace G. Tuten, David Thomas Windell
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Publication number: 20090176399Abstract: A connector with a dismount latch configured to separate unlatching from cable separation and method of release. A connector includes a housing having an interconnect end and a rear end, the front end configured for interfacing with a reciprocal connector in a linear motion to engage and disengage the reciprocal connector. A latch is held by the housing, wherein the latch includes support arms extending at the rear end of the housing and engaging ends proximate the interconnect end for maintaining the housing relative to the reciprocal connector when in an engaged position. An actuator is rotatably mounted within support arms of the latch for translating a force transverse to the direction of the linear motion and applying the translated force to the latch to move the engaging ends of the latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Norman Bruce Desrosiers, Dean Frederick Herring, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Paul Andrew Wormsbecher
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Publication number: 20090103270Abstract: Apparatus and method for securing a heat sink to a heat-generating device on a circuit board. The apparatus clamps onto the heating-generating device and the circuit board in a manner that avoids bending of the circuit board. The apparatus includes a retention module having a plurality of retention features that extend through openings in the circuit board disposed about the perimeter of the heat-generating device, such as a processor. The apparatus also includes a heat sink having a heat sink base for contacting the heat-generating device in order to dissipate heat produced by the device. The heat sink is selectively securable to the retention features of the retention module using levers, such as a wire module, having a spring clip to engage the retention features and clamp the heat sink and retention module together.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Norman Bruce Desrosiers, Michael Dudley French, JR., Dean Frederick Herring, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Paul Andrew Wormsbecher
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Patent number: 7518876Abstract: An information control panel and hinge member is removably joined together as a single unit to a retractable shuttle device utilized with computer servers or processor-based devices. The shuttle device having a first central opening with plural spaced apart detent grooves positioned thereabout. The hinge member includes a second central opening with plural spaced apart tabs positioned thereabout. A screw fastening element positioned through the first and second openings to directly and rotatably secure the hinge member relative to the shuttle device. A latch release means permits the single unit to be easily positioned in plural horizontal and vertical orientation positions that moves between selective ranges of 0 degrees to 90 degrees as the tabs moves relative to the detent grooves. Also, at least a stop member is located on the hinge member adjacent one of the tabs to stop the single unit at the minimum and extreme orientation positions.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2008Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Derek Ian Schmidt, Richard M. Barina, James Scott Womble, Daniel Paul Kelaher
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Patent number: 7518875Abstract: Apparatus and method for securing a heat sink to a heat-generating device on a circuit board. The apparatus clamps onto the heating-generating device and the circuit board in a manner that avoids bending of the circuit board. The apparatus includes a retention module having a plurality of retention features that extend through openings in the circuit board disposed about the perimeter of the heat-generating device, such as a processor. The apparatus also includes a heat sink having a heat sink base for contacting the heat-generating device in order to dissipate heat produced by the device. The heat sink is selectively securable to the retention features of the retention module using levers, such as a wire module, having a spring clip to engage the retention features and clamp the heat sink and retention module together.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2006Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Norman Bruce Desrosiers, Michael Dudley French, Jr., Dean Frederick Herring, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Paul Andrew Wormsbecher
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Patent number: 7515429Abstract: An information control panel and hinge member is removably joined together as a single unit to a retractable shuttle device utilized with computer servers or processor-based devices. The shuttle device having a first central opening with plural spaced apart detent grooves positioned thereabout. The hinge member includes a second central opening with plural spaced apart tabs positioned thereabout. A screw fastening element positioned through the first and second openings to directly and rotatably secure the hinge member relative to the shuttle device. A latch release means permits the single unit to be easily positioned in plural horizontal and vertical orientation positions that moves between selective ranges of 0 degrees to 90 degrees as the tabs moves relative to the detent grooves. Also, at least a stop member is located on the hinge member adjacent one of the tabs to stop the single unit at the minimum and extreme orientation positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2008Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Derek Ian Schmidt, Richard M. Barina, James Scott Wombie, Daniel Paul Kelaher
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Patent number: 7513579Abstract: An end user work space mounting system for use with a computer cabinet. The end user work space may include a computer terminal or shelf, drawer or platform. The height of the workspace is adjustable in the vertical direction. In the case of a computer terminal, the viewing angle of the monitor, i.e., with respect to rack and the keyboard, is also adjustable. The keyboard, monitor, and bracket fold into the same plane, so that the keyboard, monitor, and bracket can fold into the rack when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2004Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Todd Nay, Aaron Roger Cox, Daniel Paul Kelaher, Timothy Andreas Meserth, Bradley Michael Lawrence