Patents by Inventor Eric D. McAfee

Eric D. McAfee 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: 20240172393
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for immersion cooling systems are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a base plate, fins extending from the base plate, a tube extending along an axis through the fins, the tube including an inlet, and a slot extending along the axis, the inlet, the slot, and the fins sequentially defining a flow pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Sandeep Ahuja, Yang Yao, Ming Zhang, Yuehong Fan, Xiang Que, Mark MacDonald, Casey Jamesen Carte, Yue Yang, Eric D. McAfee, Satyam Saini, Suchismita Sarangi, Drew Damm, Jessica Gullbrand
  • Publication number: 20240063082
    Abstract: An apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a housing including a base and sidewalls. The housing is to support a circuit board. The apparatus also includes a heat sink to be supported by the housing independent of the circuit board. The heat sink is to be thermally coupled to a semiconductor package attached to the circuit board. The heat sink is to be closer to the base of the housing than the circuit board is to be to the base of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Barrett M. Faneuf, Phil Geng, Kenan Arik, David Shia, Casey Winkel, Sandeep Ahuja, Eric D. McAfee, Jeffory L. Smalley, Minh T.D. Le, Ralph V. Miele, Marc Milobinski, Aaron P. Anderson, Brendan T. Pavelek, Carlos Alvizo Flores, Fernando Gonzalez Lenero
  • Patent number: 11842943
    Abstract: An apparatus is described. The apparatus includes an electronic system. The electronic system includes a chassis. The electronic system includes a semiconductor chip cooling component that is rigidly fixed to the chassis. The electronic system includes a packaged semiconductor chip having a lid that is contact with the semiconductor chip cooling component. The electronic system includes an electronic circuit board. The packaged semiconductor chip is electro-mechanically attached to the electronic circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Barrett M. Faneuf, Phil Geng, Kenan Arik, David Shia, Casey Winkel, Sandeep Ahuja, Eric D. McAfee, Jeffory L. Smalley, Minh T. D. Le, Ralph V. Miele, Marc Milobinski, Aaron P. Anderson, Brendan T. Pavelek, Fernando Gonzalez Lenero, Carlos Alvizo Flores
  • Publication number: 20230309262
    Abstract: An apparatus is described that includes a flow enhancement structure to enhance a flow of immersion bath liquid specifically through space between fins of a heat sink and/or across a base of a heat sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Liguang DU, Guangying ZHANG, Shaorong ZHOU, David PIDWERBECKI, Chuanlou WANG, Sandeep AHUJA, Mark MACDONALD, Sung Ki KIM, Xiang QUE, Haifeng GONG, Jessica GULLBRAND, Drew DAMM, Eric D. MCAFEE, Suchismita SARANGI
  • Patent number: 11557529
    Abstract: A microprocessor heat sink fastener assembly, comprising a base to couple to a heat sink a retention nut to be received by a cavity of the base, and a retention clip to be attached to the base and to be cantilevered therefrom. The retention clip is to engage with a latching structure extending from a latching structure of a retention plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Boyd, Ming-Chen Chang, Evan A. Chenelly, Divya Swamy Bandaru, Craig J. Jahne, Andrew Larson, Eric W. Buddrius, Eric D. McAfee, Mustafa Haswarey, Ralph V. Miele, Rolf Laido
  • Patent number: 11184997
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein may include apparatuses, systems and/or processes to encapsulate a circuit board to be cooled with a liquid coolant, that includes a first part dimensioned to receive the circuit board coupled with one or more heat sinks; a second part dimensioned to mate with the first part, and with a portion of a side of the circuit board around the one or more heat sinks to create a volume surrounding the circuit board, with a portion of the one or more heat sinks are outside the volume and is to be exposed to the liquid coolant, and a sealer to seal areas where the second part mates with the first part and the portion of the side of the circuit board, to prevent the liquid coolant from entering the volume. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Andrew Broderick, Barrett M. Faneuf, Eric D. McAfee, Juan G. Cevallos, Jaime A. Sanchez, Emery E. Frey
  • Publication number: 20210043537
    Abstract: An apparatus is described. The apparatus includes an electronic system. The electronic system includes a chassis. The electronic system includes a semiconductor chip cooling component that is rigidly fixed to the chassis. The electronic system includes a packaged semiconductor chip having a lid that is contact with the semiconductor chip cooling component. The electronic system includes an electronic circuit board. The packaged semiconductor chip is electro-mechanically attached to the electronic circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Barrett M. FANEUF, Phil GENG, Kenan ARIK, David SHIA, Casey WINKEL, Sandeep AHUJA, Eric D. MCAFEE, Jeffory L. SMALLEY, Minh T.D. LE, Ralph V. MIELE, Marc MILOBINSKI, Aaron P. ANDERSON, Brendan T. PAVELEK
  • Publication number: 20190304870
    Abstract: A microprocessor heat sink fastener assembly, comprising a base to couple to a heat sink a retention nut to be received by a cavity of the base, and a retention clip to be attached to the base and to be cantilevered therefrom. The retention clip is to engage with a latching structure extending from a latching structure of a retention plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Boyd, Ming-Chen Chang, Evan A. Chenelly, Divya Swamy Bandaru, Craig J. Jahne, Andrew Larson, Eric W. Buddrius, Eric D. McAfee, Mustafa Haswarey, Ralph V. Miele, Rolf Laido
  • Publication number: 20190045661
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein may include apparatuses, systems and/or processes to encapsulate a circuit board to be cooled with a liquid coolant, that includes a first part dimensioned to receive the circuit board coupled with one or more heat sinks; a second part dimensioned to mate with the first part, and with a portion of a side of the circuit board around the one or more heat sinks to create a volume surrounding the circuit board, with a portion of the one or more heat sinks are outside the volume and is to be exposed to the liquid coolant, and a sealer to seal areas where the second part mates with the first part and the portion of the side of the circuit board, to prevent the liquid coolant from entering the volume. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph Andrew Broderick, Barrett M. Faneuf, Eric D. McAfee, Juan G. Cevallos, Jaime A. Sanchez, Emery E. Frey
  • Patent number: 10188931
    Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, a smart base for a baseball system or a softball system comprises a sensor to detect a first time at which a runner has touched the smart base, a radio-frequency (RF) receiver to receive a signal from a smart baseball that indicates a second time at which the smart baseball was caught, timing circuitry to detect if the second time occurs before or after the first time; and indicator circuitry to indicate a force out if the second time occurs before the first time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Larson, Mark E. Sprenger, Ralph V. Miele, Eric D. McAfee, Mark MacDonald
  • Publication number: 20180058777
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods associated with heat exchanger puck design are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a heat exchanger puck may include a first plate with a cavity that extends into the first plate from a side of the first plate and a second plate. The second plate may be coupled to the side of the first plate, with the cavity located between the first plate and the second plate. The heat exchanger puck may further include a tube of a liquid coolant system located, at least partially, within the cavity, the tube formed to fit the cavity created by the first plate and the second plate. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: AARON P. ANDERSON, JOSEPH A. BRODERICK, BARRETT M. FANEUF, ERIC D. MCAFEE, BRIAN S. JARRETT, JUAN G. CEVALLOS, PEI-FANG SUNG, EMERY E. FREY
  • Publication number: 20180001179
    Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, a smart base for a baseball system or a softball system comprises a sensor to detect a first time at which a runner has touched the smart base, a radio-frequency (RF) receiver to receive a signal from a smart baseball that indicates a second time at which the smart baseball was caught, timing circuitry to detect if the second time occurs before or after the first time; and indicator circuitry to indicate a force out if the second time occurs before the first time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Larson, Mark E. Sprenger, Ralph V. Miele, Eric D. McAfee, Mark MacDonald
  • Patent number: 9721871
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems associated with a heat exchanger for cooling an IC package are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a heat exchanger may include a base plate having a bottom side to be thermally coupled to the IC package, and a fin side, wherein the fin side is to include a plurality of fins to dissipate thermal energy emanated from the IC package. The heat exchanger may further include a manifold structure disposed on top of the base plate, having one or more layers, to regulate a coolant fluid flow to cool the plurality of fins, wherein the one or more layers are to include a plurality of channels and ports complementarily organized to distribute the coolant fluid flow to the plurality of fins tailored to a thermal energy emanation pattern of the integrated circuit package. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Emery E. Frey, Eric D. McAfee, Shankar Krishnan, Juan G. Cevallos, Roger D. Flynn
  • Publication number: 20170162475
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems associated with a heat exchanger for cooling an IC package are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a heat exchanger may include a base plate having a bottom side to be thermally coupled to the IC package, and a fin side, wherein the fin side is to include a plurality of fins to dissipate thermal energy emanated from the IC package. The heat exchanger may further include a manifold structure disposed on top of the base plate, having one or more layers, to regulate a coolant fluid flow to cool the plurality of fins, wherein the one or more layers are to include a plurality of channels and ports complementarily organized to distribute the coolant fluid flow to the plurality of fins tailored to a thermal energy emanation pattern of the integrated circuit package. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Emery E. Frey, Eric D. McAfee, Shankar Krishnan, Juan G. Cevallos, Roger D. Flynn
  • Patent number: 9606589
    Abstract: Systems and methods of fabricating circuit board assemblies may provide for a circuit board assembly that includes an expansion card having a first side and a second side, a first set of semiconductor packages coupled to the first side and a second set of semiconductor packages coupled to the second side. The circuit board assembly may also include a synergistic combination of cooling solutions for the expansion card such as a metallic duct, centrifugal fan or secondary plate, structural solutions for the expansion card such as a clamp structure or retention interlock, and volume reduction solutions for the expansion card such as one or more flipped power connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Mark J. Gallina, Jason B. Chesser, Mike G. Macgregor, Mark J. Luckeroth, Brian S. Jarrett, Thu Huynh, Eric D. Mcafee, Barrett M. Faneuf, Michelle Goeppinger
  • Patent number: 9433132
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward techniques and configurations for immersion cooling. In embodiments, an apparatus configured for immersion cooling may include a number of trays and a fluid circulation system. The number of trays may be configured to hold one or more circuit boards and may have a first opening to allow dielectric fluid to be injected into the tray, and a second opening to allow for escape of the dielectric fluid. The fluid circulation system may include a catchment area to collect the dielectric fluid that escapes from the plurality of trays and a distribution manifold coupled with the catchment area, to deliver the dielectric fluid collected in the catchment area back to the plurality of trays. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Shankar Krishnan, Eric D. McAfee, Tod A. Byquist
  • Publication number: 20160044833
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward techniques and configurations for immersion cooling. In embodiments, an apparatus configured for immersion cooling may include a number of trays and a fluid circulation system. The number of trays may be configured to hold one or more circuit boards and may have a first opening to allow dielectric fluid to be injected into the tray, and a second opening to allow for escape of the dielectric fluid. The fluid circulation system may include a catchment area to collect the dielectric fluid that escapes from the plurality of trays and a distribution manifold coupled with the catchment area, to deliver the dielectric fluid collected in the catchment area back to the plurality of trays. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Shankar Krishnan, Eric D. McAfee, Tod A. Byquist
  • Publication number: 20150234437
    Abstract: Systems and methods of fabricating circuit board assemblies may provide for a circuit board assembly that includes an expansion card having a first side and a second side, a first set of semiconductor packages coupled to the first side and a second set of semiconductor packages coupled to the second side. The circuit board assembly may also include a synergistic combination of cooling solutions for the expansion card such as a metallic duct, centrifugal fan or secondary plate, structural solutions for the expansion card such as a clamp structure or retention interlock, and volume reduction solutions for the expansion card such as one or more flipped power connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Mark J. Gallina, Jason B. Chesser, Mike G. Macgregor, Mark J. Luckeroth, Brian S. Jarrett, Thu Huynh, Eric D. Mcafee, Barrett M. Faneuf, Michelle Goeppinger
  • Patent number: 7237333
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for holding a screw captive to a printed circuit board (PCB), with a channel formed through the apparatus and a mounting hole formed through the PCB being in alignment to allow a screw to pass therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Eric D. McAfee
  • Patent number: 7083371
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for holding a screw captive to a printed circuit board (PCB), with a channel formed through the apparatus and a mounting hole formed through the PCB being in alignment to allow a screw to pass therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Eric D. McAfee