Patents by Inventor Jack E. Randall

Jack E. Randall 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: 7924570
    Abstract: A computer system comprising an interface assembly configured to support one or more I/O connections. In one variation, the computer system comprises a main board housed within a chassis, a chassis connector coupled to the chassis, and one or more I/O cables coupled to the chassis connector. In another variation, the computer assembly comprises a computer rack with a plurality of connector interfaces, each of which is adapted for engaging a computer through a chassis connector with a plurality of I/O ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Silicon Graphics International Corp
    Inventors: Jack E. Randall, Giovanni Coglitore
  • Publication number: 20100172077
    Abstract: A computer system comprising an interface assembly configured to support one or more I/O connections. In one variation, the computer system comprises a main board housed within a chassis, a chassis connector coupled to the chassis, and one or more I/O cables coupled to the chassis connector. In another variation, the computer assembly comprises a computer rack with a plurality of connector interfaces, each of which is adapted for engaging a computer through a chassis connector with a plurality of I/O ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Jack E. Randall, Giovanni Coglitore
  • Patent number: 7692928
    Abstract: A computer system comprising an interface assembly configured to support one or more I/O connections. In one variations the computer system comprises a main board housed within a chassis, a chassis connector coupled to the chassis, and one or more I/O cables coupled to the chassis connector. In another variation, the computer assembly comprises a computer rack with a plurality of connector interfaces, each of which is adapted for engaging a computer through a chassis connector with a plurality of I/O ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Silicon Graphics International Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Randall, Giovanni Coglitore
  • Patent number: 7558971
    Abstract: An adaptable power supply for a computer system is provided, including: a power supply case, a power adapter, an input power connector, and a plurality of output connectors fixably mounted to the power supply case, and clustered into at least two clusters for connection to computer system components or subsystems via individual power cables. A method of manufacturing a computer system is also described, including: providing an adaptable power supply having output connectors, and connecting a plurality of computer system components to the power supply output connectors using individual cables. A computer system containing an adaptable power supply is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Rackable Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew P. Casebolt, Jack E. Randall
  • Patent number: 7525797
    Abstract: This relates to the manner in which computers are configured in a given area in order to conserve space and to deal with cooling issues associated with the close housing of a large number of computers. Efficient arrangements for efficiently increasing the density of computer configurations are shown, particularly when used in a network server or host environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Rackable Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Giovanni Coglitore, Nikolai S. Gallo, Jack E. Randall
  • Publication number: 20090086441
    Abstract: A computer system comprising an interface assembly configured to support one or more I/O connections. In one variations the computer system comprises a main board housed within a chassis, a chassis connector coupled to the chassis, and one or more I/O cables coupled to the chassis connector. In another variation, the computer assembly comprises a computer rack with a plurality of connector interfaces, each of which is adapted for engaging a computer through a chassis connector with a plurality of I/O ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: RACKABLE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Jack E. RANDALL, Giovanni COGLITORE
  • Patent number: 7460375
    Abstract: A computer system comprising an interface assembly configured to support one or more I/O connections. In one variation, the computer system comprises a main board housed within a chassis, a chassis connector coupled to the chassis, and one or more I/O cables coupled to the chassis connector. In another variation, the computer assembly comprises a computer rack with a plurality of connector interfaces, each of which is adapted for engaging a computer through a chassis connector with a plurality of I/O ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Rackable Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack E. Randall, Giovanni Coglitore
  • Patent number: 7411784
    Abstract: A computer system is provided, including: a computer chassis configured to retain a motherboard having a plurality of I/O (input/output) connectors mounted thereon; and an electrically conductive door movable from an open position to a closed position, wherein when said door is in the open position, the I/O connectors are exposed, and when said door is in the closed position, the I/O connectors are covered. A method of operating a computer including a motherboard having a plurality of I/O (input/output) connectors mounted thereon is provided. The method includes operating the computer to generate electromagnetic signals, and blocking the electromagnetic signals with an electrically conductive door movable from an open position to a closed position, wherein when said door is in the open position, the I/O connectors are exposed, and when said door is in the closed position, the I/O connectors are covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Rackable Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Giovanni Coglitore, Jack E. Randall, Matthew P. Casebolt
  • Patent number: 7372695
    Abstract: A computer system having a fan assembly is provided. In one example, the computer system includes a computer chassis for mounting with a computer rack, the computer chassis comprising a front portion and a rear portion and including a main board. The computer system further includes a fan assembly positioned adjacent to a rear portion of the computer chassis, the fan assembly configured to draw air through the computer toward the rear portion of the computer chassis along a first direction and to expel the air in a second airflow direction non-parallel with the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Rackable Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Giovanni Coglitore, Matthew P. Casebolt, Jack E. Randall, Nikolai S. Gallo
  • Patent number: 7355847
    Abstract: This relates to the manner in which computers are configured in a given area in order to conserve space and to deal with cooling issues associated with the close housing of a large number of computers. Efficient arrangements for efficiently increasing the density of computer configurations are shown, particularly when used in a network server or host environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Rackable Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Giovanni Coglitore, Nikolai S. Gallo, Jack E. Randall
  • Patent number: 4873704
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for effectively doubling the operational speed of certain digital circuit designs. In particular, a digital clock operating at a first frequency is utilized to effectively drive TTL shift registers at twice the frequency of the digital clock. This effective doubling of the clock speed is achieved without the necessity of resorting to expensive and high power consumption circuit designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1989
    Assignee: CPT Corporation
    Inventor: Jack E. Randall