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).
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Patent number: 7924570Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 17, 2010Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Silicon Graphics International CorpInventors: Jack E. Randall, Giovanni Coglitore
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Publication number: 20100172077Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2010Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventors: Jack E. Randall, Giovanni Coglitore
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Patent number: 7692928Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Silicon Graphics International Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Randall, Giovanni Coglitore
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Patent number: 7558971Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 4, 2005Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Rackable Systems, Inc.Inventors: Matthew P. Casebolt, Jack E. Randall
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Patent number: 7525797Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Rackable Systems, Inc.Inventors: Giovanni Coglitore, Nikolai S. Gallo, Jack E. Randall
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Publication number: 20090086441Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: RACKABLE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Jack E. RANDALL, Giovanni COGLITORE
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Patent number: 7460375Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Rackable Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jack E. Randall, Giovanni Coglitore
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Patent number: 7411784Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Rackable Systems, Inc.Inventors: Giovanni Coglitore, Jack E. Randall, Matthew P. Casebolt
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Patent number: 7372695Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Rackable Systems, Inc.Inventors: Giovanni Coglitore, Matthew P. Casebolt, Jack E. Randall, Nikolai S. Gallo
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Patent number: 7355847Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 7, 2007Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Rackable Systems, Inc.Inventors: Giovanni Coglitore, Nikolai S. Gallo, Jack E. Randall
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Patent number: 4873704Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 9, 1988Date of Patent: October 10, 1989Assignee: CPT CorporationInventor: Jack E. Randall