Patents by Inventor Gary Simon Rumney

Gary Simon Rumney 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).

  • Patent number: 8832473
    Abstract: A cloud server system may include a power module, a plurality of first connectors, at least one computer module including a second connector detachably electrically plugged into one of the each first connectors for receiving operational power, and a detection circuit configured to detect whether the first connector is electrically plugged into the second connector or not electrically plugged into the second connector to obtain the connection status. The cloud server system may further include a control module configured to act as a docking station interfacing with the internet for the at least one computer module so that the at least one computer module is hot swappable, and a plurality of fans. The control module may be configured to activate/deactivate and/or alter rotational speed of at least one of the plurality of fans according to the connection status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Mitac International Corp.
    Inventor: Gary Simon Rumney
  • Publication number: 20130318365
    Abstract: A cloud server system may include a power module, a plurality of first connectors, at least one computer module including a second connector detachably electrically plugged into one of the each first connectors for receiving operational power, and a detection circuit configured to detect whether the first connector is electrically plugged into the second connector or not electrically plugged into the second connector to obtain the connection status. The cloud server system may further include a control module configured to act as a docking station interfacing with the internet for the at least one computer module so that the at least one computer module is hot swappable, and a plurality of fans. The control module may be configured to activate/deactivate and/or alter rotational speed of at least one of the plurality of fans according to the connection status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: Gary Simon Rumney
  • Patent number: 7403379
    Abstract: A modular computer system includes a power supply drawer for supplying and regulating the power, an interface module, a plurality of functional drawers, and a case. The interface module is electrically connected to the power supply drawer and the functional drawers, and has an electric power distributor for distributing the power from the power supply drawer. Each of the functional drawers provides a specific function, and has a voltage regulation module for regulating the power from the interface module. The case has one side anchored with the interface module, and includes a plurality of first partitions and a second partition for accommodating the functional drawers and the power supply drawer therein respectively. Thus, the heat produced in operation is not concentrating near the central processing unit in case anymore. By adjusting the specific functions of the functional drawers, users can be fully satisfied with the flexibility of arranging apparatus units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Mitac International Corp.
    Inventor: Gary Simon Rumney
  • Patent number: 6989983
    Abstract: There is described an arrangement for mounting removable components to electronics module of rack-mountable modular electronic circuits. The removable component is surrounded by a latching collar provided with resilient latching arms, the latching arms having detent surfaces which, when the removable component is fully inserted, engage interior surfaces of the module housing to prevent withdrawal. Gripping tabs attached to the latching arms extend outwardly through the insertion opening so as to be accessible when the module is mounted in a rack, the gripping tabs being operable to release the detents and permit withdrawal of the removal component without removing the module from the rack. The mounting arrangement is particularly applicable to DVD or other media drives, but can be used for other components such as power supplies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Simon Rumney
  • Publication number: 20040264116
    Abstract: There is described an arrangement for mounting removable components to electronics module of rack-mountable modular electronic circuits. The removable component is surrounded by a latching collar provided with resilient latching arms, the latching arms having detent surfaces which, when the removable component is fully inserted, engage interior surfaces of the module housing to prevent withdrawal. Gripping tabs attached to the latching arms extend outwardly through the insertion opening so as to be accessible when the module is mounted in a rack, the gripping tabs being operable to release the detents and permit withdrawal of the removal component without removing the module from the rack. The mounting arrangement is particularly applicable to DVD or other media drives, but can be used for other components such as power supplies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventor: Gary Simon Rumney
  • Patent number: 6621708
    Abstract: An electronics assembly comprises: (i) a frame (1); (ii) a motherboard (16) that is located within the frame; and (iii) one or more daughterboards (20) that extend in a plane generally perpendicular to the plane of the motherboard. The motherboard has a protective shield (40, 52) that extends over the major surface of the motherboard that is oriented toward the or each daughterboard. The shield has one or more apertures (54) therein to allow electrical connection between the motherboard and the or each daughterboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen David Sparkes, Gary Simon Rumney