Patents by Inventor Dennis J. Wurth

Dennis J. Wurth 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).

  • Publication number: 20230375602
    Abstract: A computing device includes a power supply that supplies power to the computing device. The power supply includes a hardware processor that detects an electrical power disturbance in the power supply. The power supply also includes a bus that communicates an indication of the electrical power disturbance to a monitoring device. The indication includes an identifier of the power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph F. PRISCO, Eric B. SWENSON, Dennis J. WURTH, Andrew James FRANA
  • Patent number: 11747373
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a memory and a hardware processor communicatively coupled to the memory. The hardware processor receives, from a plurality of power supplies, a plurality of indications of electrical power disturbances detected by the plurality of power supplies and determines locations of the plurality of power supplies based on the plurality of indications. The hardware processor also determines, based on the plurality of locations, an event that caused the electrical power disturbances and classifies the event based on the location of the plurality of power supplies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph F. Prisco, Eric B. Swenson, Dennis J. Wurth, Andrew James Frana
  • Publication number: 20220178975
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a memory and a hardware processor communicatively coupled to the memory. The hardware processor receives, from a plurality of power supplies, a plurality of indications of electrical power disturbances detected by the plurality of power supplies and determines locations of the plurality of power supplies based on the plurality of indications. The hardware processor also determines, based on the plurality of locations, an event that caused the electrical power disturbances and classifies the event based on the location of the plurality of power supplies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph F. PRISCO, Eric B. SWENSON, Dennis J. WURTH, Andrew James FRANA
  • Patent number: 9920849
    Abstract: An air valve may include a sheet on a panel that serves as a portion of one wall of an air-cooled enclosure. The panel has a first aperture, having a first radius. The sheet may be deformable and resilient, and have a conductive film on one surface and a second aperture. A plurality of leaves lie in a plane parallel to the panel and extend inwardly a particular distance from a perimeter define the second aperture. The perimeter has a second radius equal to the first radius. The particular distance is less than the second radius. The leaves may deform in response to airflow. The second aperture has a first diameter and first depth in an un-deformed state, and a second diameter and second depth in a deformed state. The second diameter and second depth are greater than the first diameter and first depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Don A. Gilliland, Dennis J. Wurth
  • Patent number: 9836628
    Abstract: In an approach for identifying an object using an electromagnetic tag, an electromagnetic signal is received by a sensor, wherein the electromagnetic signal originates from an electromagnetic tag affixed to an object, and wherein the electromagnetic signal passes through a physical propagation channel. A processor searches a database for an electromagnetic signature corresponding to the electromagnetic signal, wherein the database comprises, at least, object information associated with the electromagnetic signature. A processor determines the electromagnetic signal corresponds to the electromagnetic signature. A processor presents the object information associated with the electromagnetic signature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Rosanna S. Mannan, Dennis J. Wurth
  • Publication number: 20170344769
    Abstract: In an approach for identifying an object using an electromagnetic tag, an electromagnetic signal is received by a sensor, wherein the electromagnetic signal originates from an electromagnetic tag affixed to an object, and wherein the electromagnetic signal passes through a physical propagation channel. A processor searches a database for an electromagnetic signature corresponding to the electromagnetic signal, wherein the database comprises, at least, object information associated with the electromagnetic signature. A processor determines the electromagnetic signal corresponds to the electromagnetic signature. A processor presents the object information associated with the electromagnetic signature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Rosanna S. Mannan, Dennis J. Wurth
  • Publication number: 20160258545
    Abstract: An air valve may include a sheet on a panel that serves as a portion of one wall of an air-cooled enclosure. The panel has a first aperture, having a first radius. The sheet may be deformable and resilient, and have a conductive film on one surface and a second aperture. A plurality of leaves lie in a plane parallel to the panel and extend inwardly a particular distance from a perimeter define the second aperture. The perimeter has a second radius equal to the first radius. The particular distance is less than the second radius. The leaves may deform in response to airflow. The second aperture has a first diameter and first depth in an un-deformed state, and a second diameter and second depth in a deformed state. The second diameter and second depth are greater than the first diameter and first depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Don A. Gilliland, Dennis J. Wurth
  • Patent number: 9204531
    Abstract: Methods and structures are provided for implementing feed-through and domain isolation using ferrite and containment barriers. A vertical isolator is provided between a first domain and a second domain on a printed circuit board with signals passing between the first domain and the second domain. The vertical isolator is placed over a domain separation gap between the first and second domains in the printed circuit board, the vertical isolator having a vertical isolation barrier between a first vertical plate coupled to the first domain and a second vertical plate coupled to the second domain. The vertical isolation barrier is formed of a unitary ferrite block or a non-conductive magnetic absorber material. A plurality of capacitance feed-through plates and a dielectric material are provided within the vertical isolator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Don A. Gilliland, Dennis J. Wurth
  • Publication number: 20150216076
    Abstract: An air valve may include a sheet on a panel that serves as a portion of one wall of an air-cooled enclosure. The panel has a first aperture, having a first radius. The sheet may be deformable and resilient, and have a conductive film on one surface and a second aperture. A plurality of leaves lie in a plane parallel to the panel and extend inwardly a particular distance from a perimeter define the second aperture. The perimeter has a second radius equal to the first radius. The particular distance is less than the second radius. The leaves may deform in response to air flow. The second aperture has a first diameter and first depth in an un-deformed state, and a second diameter and second depth in a deformed state. The second diameter and second depth are greater than the first diameter and first depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Don A. Gilliland, Dennis J. Wurth
  • Patent number: 9089074
    Abstract: According to embodiments of the invention, a heat sink structure may be provided. The heat sink structure may include a first surface adapted to connect to an electronic component. The heat sink structure may also include a second surface adapted to provide heat transfer. The heat sink structure may also include a coating of radio-frequency absorbing material covering at least a portion of the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Edward C. Gillard, Don A. Gilliland, David B. Johnson, Dennis J. Wurth
  • Patent number: 9089047
    Abstract: A grounded belt and drawer apparatus including a drawer, mounted on a first track, a tensioner body having a first pulley, a supporting member, and a first belt. The drawer moveable on a first line in a first direction and a second direction. The tensioner body mounted on a second track and moveable in the first direction and the second direction. The first belt having a first end and a second end, rounded over the first pulley, and a first segment and second segment extending distally from the first pulley in the first direction. The first belt conductively connected to the drawer and to a first fixed point which forms a conductive path from the drawer to the first fixed point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Ross T. Fredericksen, Don A. Gilliland, Dennis J. Wurth
  • Patent number: 9053850
    Abstract: A method and structures for implementing an adjustable size ferrite core for electromagnetic interference (EMI) cable noise suppression. A plurality of ferrite core segments are mated together defining an adjustable size cable receiving cavity. Each of the ferrite core segments includes an inner wall portion with mating fingers extending along adjoining edges. The mating fingers are selectively positioned together to select a size of the adjustable cable receiving cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David B. Johnson, Dennis J. Wurth
  • Publication number: 20150085447
    Abstract: A grounded belt and drawer apparatus including a drawer, mounted on a first track, a tensioner body having a first pulley, a supporting member, and a first belt. The drawer moveable on a first line in a first direction and a second direction. The tensioner body mounted on a second track and moveable in the first direction and the second direction. The first belt having a first end and a second end, rounded over the first pulley, and a first segment and second segment extending distally from the first pulley in the first direction. The first belt conductively connected to the drawer and to a first fixed point which forms a conductive path from the drawer to the first fixed point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Ross T. Fredericksen, Don A. Gilliland, Dennis J. Wurth
  • Publication number: 20140183709
    Abstract: An approach for compartmentalizing heat spreaders within an integrated circuit package is provided. In one aspect, the approach comprises a shielding member that is connected to the integrated circuit package. The shielding member is further adapted to provide a shielded enclosure to the integrated circuit package, wherein the shielded enclosure contains an internal cavity filled with frequency absorber material to dissipate radio frequency energy emitted by the integrated circuit package. In another aspect, the shielding member comprises compartments including an outer vertical layer, a top layer, and an inner vertical layer that provides heat transfer from the heat spreader to the top layer of the shielding member. In addition, the heat is transferred from the top layer of the compartments of the shielding member to a heat sink of the integrated circuit package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Don A. Gilliland, Dennis J. Wurth
  • Publication number: 20140140007
    Abstract: According to embodiments of the invention, a heat sink structure may be provided. The heat sink structure may include a first surface adapted to connect to an electronic component. The heat sink structure may also include a second surface adapted to provide heat transfer. The heat sink structure may also include a coating of radio-frequency absorbing material covering at least a portion of the second surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edward C. Gillard, Don A. Gilliland, David B. Johnson, Dennis J. Wurth
  • Publication number: 20130333928
    Abstract: Methods and structures are provided for implementing feed-through and domain isolation using ferrite and containment barriers. A vertical isolator is provided between a first domain and a second domain on a printed circuit board with signals passing between the first domain and the second domain. The vertical isolator is placed over a domain separation gap between the first and second domains in the printed circuit board, the vertical isolator having a vertical isolation barrier between a first vertical plate coupled to the first domain and a second vertical plate coupled to the second domain. The vertical isolation barrier is formed of a unitary ferrite block or a non-conductive magnetic absorber material. A plurality of capacitance feed-through plates and a dielectric material are provided within the vertical isolator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Don A. Gilliland, Dennis J. Wurth
  • Patent number: 8482934
    Abstract: A method and structure are provided for implementing surface mount components with symmetric reference balance. A first reference and an incoming signal are received in a surface mounted device (SMD) package and a second reference and the outgoing signal are output from the SMD package. A capacitor structure is defined within the SMD package between the first reference and the second reference. The capacitor structure includes a balanced impedance structure between the first reference and the second reference. A component connected between the received incoming signal and output signal is generally centrally located within the capacitor structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Don A. Gilliland, David B. Johnson, Dennis J. Wurth
  • Publication number: 20130048371
    Abstract: A method and structures for implementing an adjustable size ferrite core for electromagnetic interference (EMI) cable noise suppression. A plurality of ferrite core segments are mated together defining an adjustable size cable receiving cavity. Each of the ferrite core segments includes an inner wall portion with mating fingers extending along adjoining edges. The mating fingers are selectively positioned together to select a size of the adjustable cable receiving cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: David B. Johnson, Dennis J. Wurth
  • Publication number: 20130049473
    Abstract: An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for providing power to a computer system. The UPS converts kinetic energy of cooling fluid already being pumped through the computer system to operate a reaction turbine. The turbine drives a flywheel, which in turn can drive a generator in the case of a power failure. A gravity feed may continue to supply cooling fluid to the system, at least for a time, after the power is lost. The turbine can continue to store this energy in the flywheel after power failure thereby extending the ride-through time available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brad L. Brech, Don A. Gilliland, Cary M. Huettner, Douglas A. Wood, Dennis J. Wurth
  • Publication number: 20120188742
    Abstract: A method and structure are provided for implementing surface mount components with symmetric reference balance. A first reference and an incoming signal are received in a surface mounted device (SMD) package and a second reference and the outgoing signal are output from the SMD package. A capacitor structure is defined within the SMD package between the first reference and the second reference. The capacitor structure includes a balanced impedance structure between the first reference and the second reference. A component connected between the received incoming signal and output signal is generally centrally located within the capacitor structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Don A. Gilliland, David B. Johnson, Dennis J. Wurth