Patents by Inventor James Anderl
James Anderl 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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Publication number: 20230301014Abstract: A heat sink to selectively dissipate heat from a plurality of heat-generating components. The heat sink includes a plurality of heat pipes, and a base plate configured to locate at least one of the plurality of heat pipes proximate each of the plurality of heat-generating components. The heat sink also includes a plurality of sets of fins operable to dissipate heat generated by the heat-generating components, and a plurality of sets of louvers, wherein each of the plurality of sets of louvers is associated with one of the plurality of sets of fins and is operable to open to selectively allow airflow from outside the heat sink to dissipate heat from one of the plurality of sets of fins.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: William James Anderl, Alex Matos, Brenda Berg, Kevin O'Connell
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Patent number: 11718278Abstract: Provided is a chocking device, including a frame, a plate, and a stop. The frame has an uppermost surface and a lowermost surface opposite the uppermost surface. The plate has a contact surface and is movable between a first position, wherein a portion of the contact surface is substantially coextensive with the uppermost surface of the frame, and a second position, wherein the portion of the contact surface is between the uppermost and lowermost surface of the frame. The stop is coupled to the frame and arranged in direct contact with the plate. The stop is rotatable such that movement of the plate from the first position to the second position rotates the stop from a first to a second stop position. The plate is movable such that the contact surface is substantially parallel when the plate is in the first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: William James Anderl
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Publication number: 20230200002Abstract: A server includes a printed circuit board (PCB), an electronic component connected to the PCB, and a chassis connected to the PCB. The chassis includes a first end with a first aperture configured to allow airflow into the server, a second end with a second aperture configured to allow the airflow out of the server after having passed across the electronic component, and a movable bulkhead comprising a first set of louvers, the movable bulkhead being movable between a closed position and an opened position, wherein each of the louvers includes a leading edge contact feature configured to interface with a trailing edge of a respective adjacent louver. In the closed position, the first set of louvers forms a wall in a primary path of the airflow, and, in the opened position, the first set of louvers are oriented in a direction of the primary path of the airflow.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Kevin O'Connell, Alex Matos, Janet Cederholm, Brenda Berg, William James Anderl
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Patent number: 11554758Abstract: Provided is a chocking device, including a frame, a plate, and a stop. The frame has an uppermost surface and a lowermost surface. The plate has a substantially planar contact surface and includes an operating region. The plate is movable between a first position, wherein the contact surface is arranged substantially coextensively with the uppermost surface, and a second position, wherein the contact surface is arranged between the uppermost and lowermost surfaces. The stop is coupled to the frame and has an operating portion arranged in direct contact with the operating region. The stop is rotatable such that movement of the plate from the first position to the second position rotates the stop from a first stop position to a second stop position. The operating region is arranged nearer to the uppermost surface than is the operating portion when the stop is in the first and the second stop positions.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: William James Anderl
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Patent number: 11422597Abstract: Thermal control of a multi-chip module in an operating environment is facilitated by predetermining separate thermal control points for multiple chips of the multi-chip module, with a first chip and a second chip having different predetermined thermal control points, and saving the predetermined thermal control points for reference by a thermal control of the multi-chip module in an operating environment. The thermal control monitors an operating temperature of the first chip, and compares the operating temperature of the first chip to the predetermined thermal control point of that chip. The thermal control further initiates a control action to control temperature of the first chip based on comparing the operating temperature of the first chip to the predetermined thermal control point of the first chip.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2021Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Eric Marz, Kirk D. Peterson, Greg Abrami, Howard V. Mahaney, Jr., William James Anderl, Eric Jason Fluhr, Todd Jon Rosedahl
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Patent number: 11385002Abstract: Methods and structures are provided for implementing selective airflow modification. An airflow control member holder receives and retains an airflow control member having compliance characteristics allowing easy removal and changing of the airflow control member. The airflow control member holder includes retention features to facilitate mounting and removal from the system, such as mounting and removal from a printed circuit board (PCB). The airflow control member holder provides a protective function for a component, such as a depopulated component, a central processing unit (CPU) or other device.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2018Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Khaalid McMillan, Jason R. Eagle, Robert K. Mullady, Scott R. LaPree, Robert R. Genest, William James Anderl
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Publication number: 20220214728Abstract: Thermal control of a multi-chip module in an operating environment is facilitated by predetermining separate thermal control points for multiple chips of the multi-chip module, with a first chip and a second chip having different predetermined thermal control points, and saving the predetermined thermal control points for reference by a thermal control of the multi-chip module in an operating environment. The thermal control monitors an operating temperature of the first chip, and compares the operating temperature of the first chip to the predetermined thermal control point of that chip. The thermal control further initiates a control action to control temperature of the first chip based on comparing the operating temperature of the first chip to the predetermined thermal control point of the first chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2021Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Eric MARZ, Kirk D. PETERSON, Greg ABRAMI, Howard V. MAHANEY, Jr., William James ANDERL, Eric Jason FLUHR, Todd Jon ROSEDAHL
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Patent number: 11326621Abstract: Methods and structures are provided for implementing electronic enclosure cooling containment for concurrent maintenance actions with a top cover of the electronic enclosure removed. The structure includes a moveable airflow baffle being attached to the associated electronic enclosure. During concurrent maintenance actions, the moveable airflow baffle is moved to an open position over at least a partial length of a replaceable component, without being detached or removed from the associated electronic enclosure. During normal operations, the moveable airflow baffle hangs down over at least a partial length of a replaceable component.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: William James Anderl, Phillip V. Mann
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Patent number: 11162889Abstract: A method and a system for non-destructively detecting defects within and/or on plated-through holes are provided. The method includes sealing a plated-through hole on a printed circuit board to detect for possible defects along the sidewall of the plated-through hole. The method further includes applying an airflow through the plated-through hole and measuring the airflow entering the plated-through hole at the gasket to determine the initial airflow calculation. The method also includes measuring the airflow again as it exits the plated-through hole to determine an exit airflow calculation. A determination of the quality of the plated-through hole is made by the method by analyzing the initial airflow calculation and the exit airflow calculation.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: William James Anderl, Sarah K. Czaplewski-Campbell, Jason T. Wertz, Brandon M. Kobilka
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Patent number: 11112351Abstract: A method and a system for detecting defects in plated-through hole by partially submerging a printed circuit board in a fluid bath. The method includes partially submerging a printed circuit board on a first side and measuring a capillary height difference within a plated-through hole and the surrounding fluid bath. The method further includes partially submerging the printed circuit board on a second side and measuring a second capillary height difference within the plated-through hole and the surrounding fluid bath. The method also includes comparing the measured values with predetermined values to determine the quality of the plated-through hole.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Eric J Campbell, James Anderl, Sarah K. Czaplewski-Campbell, Jason T. Wertz, Brandon M. Kobilka
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Publication number: 20210146891Abstract: Provided is a chocking device, including a frame, a plate, and a stop. The frame has an uppermost surface and a lowermost surface. The plate has a substantially planar contact surface and includes an operating region. The plate is movable between a first position, wherein the contact surface is arranged substantially coextensively with the uppermost surface, and a second position, wherein the contact surface is arranged between the uppermost and lowermost surfaces. The stop is coupled to the frame and has an operating portion arranged in direct contact with the operating region. The stop is rotatable such that movement of the plate from the first position to the second position rotates the stop from a first stop position to a second stop position. The operating region is arranged nearer to the uppermost surface than is the operating portion when the stop is in the first and the second stop positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2019Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventor: William James Anderl
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Publication number: 20210146892Abstract: Provided is a chocking device, including a frame, a plate, and a stop. The frame has an uppermost surface and a lowermost surface opposite the uppermost surface. The plate has a contact surface and is movable between a first position, wherein a portion of the contact surface is substantially coextensive with the uppermost surface of the frame, and a second position, wherein the portion of the contact surface is between the uppermost and lowermost surface of the frame. The stop is coupled to the frame and arranged in direct contact with the plate. The stop is rotatable such that movement of the plate from the first position to the second position rotates the stop from a first to a second stop position. The plate is movable such that the contact surface is substantially parallel when the plate is in the first and second positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventor: William James Anderl
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Publication number: 20210080378Abstract: A method and a system for non-destructively detecting defects within and/or on plated-through holes are provided. The method includes sealing a plated-through hole on a printed circuit board to detect for possible defects along the sidewall of the plated-through hole. The method further includes applying an airflow through the plated-through hole and measuring the airflow entering the plated-through hole at the gasket to determine the initial airflow calculation. The method also includes measuring the airflow again as it exits the plated-through hole to determine an exit airflow calculation. A determination of the quality of the plated-through hole is made by the method by analyzing the initial airflow calculation and the exit airflow calculation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Eric J. Campbell, James Anderl, Sarah K. Czaplewski-Campbell, Jason T. Wertz, Brandon M. Kobilka
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Publication number: 20210080379Abstract: A method and a system for detecting defects in plated-through hole by partially submerging a printed circuit board in a fluid bath. The method includes partially submerging a printed circuit board on a first side and measuring a capillary height difference within a plated-through hole and the surrounding fluid bath. The method further includes partially submerging the printed circuit board on a second side and measuring a second capillary height difference within the plated-through hole and the surrounding fluid bath. The method also includes comparing the measured values with predetermined values to determine the quality of the plated-through hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Eric J. Campbell, James Anderl, Sarah K. Czaplewski-Campbell, Jason T. Wertz, Brandon M. Kobilka
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Publication number: 20200141666Abstract: Methods and structures are provided for implementing selective airflow modification. An airflow control member holder receives and retains an airflow control member having compliance characteristics allowing easy removal and changing of the airflow control member. The airflow control member holder includes retention features to facilitate mounting and removal from the system, such as mounting and removal from a printed circuit board (PCB). The airflow control member holder provides a protective function for a component, such as a depopulated component, a central processing unit (CPU) or other device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Khaalid McMillan, Jason R. Eagle, Robert K. Mullady, Scott R. LaPree, Robert R. Genest, William James Anderl
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Publication number: 20200080570Abstract: Methods and structures are provided for implementing electronic enclosure cooling containment for concurrent maintenance actions with a top cover of the electronic enclosure removed. The structure includes a moveable airflow baffle being attached to the associated electronic enclosure. During concurrent maintenance actions, the moveable airflow baffle is moved to an open position over at least a partial length of a replaceable component, without being detached or removed from the associated electronic enclosure. During normal operations, the moveable airflow baffle hangs down over at least a partial length of a replaceable component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2018Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: William James Anderl, Phillip V. Mann
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Patent number: 9342121Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for non interruptive fluid cooling of an electronic enclosure. One or more electronic component packages may be removable from a circuit card having a fluid flow system. When installed, the electronic component packages are coincident to and in a thermal relationship with the fluid flow system. If a particular electronic component package becomes non-functional, it may be removed from the electronic enclosure without affecting either the fluid flow system or other neighboring electronic component packages.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2009Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporatoinInventors: William James Anderl, Evan George Colgan, James Dorance Gerken, Christopher Michael Marroquin, Shurong Tian
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Patent number: 9213378Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for non interruptive fluid cooling of an electronic enclosure. One or more electronic component packages may be removable from a circuit card having a fluid flow system. When installed, the electronic component packages are coincident to and in a thermal relationship with the fluid flow system. If a particular electronic component package becomes non-functional, it may be removed from the electronic enclosure without affecting either the fluid flow system or other neighboring electronic component packages.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: William James Anderl, Evan George Colgan, James Dorance Gerken, Christopher Michael Marroquin, Shurong Tian
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Publication number: 20110228475Abstract: An electronic system enclosure including cooling units to regulate temperature of electrical components therein. In one embodiment, the electronic system enclosure includes field replaceable units which facilitate concurrent maintenance. In this embodiment, air pressure within the electronic system enclosure is maintained while a field replaceable unit is removed. Also in this embodiment, cooling of the remaining electrical components of the electronic system enclosure is continued during removal of a field replaceable unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: William James Anderl, Philip M. Corcoran, Edward J. Seminaro
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Publication number: 20100254089Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for non interruptive fluid cooling of an electronic enclosure. One or more electronic component packages may be removable from a circuit card having a fluid flow system. When installed, the electronic component packages are coincident to and in a thermal relationship with the fluid flow system. If a particular electronic component package becomes non-functional, it may be removed from the electronic enclosure without affecting either the fluid flow system or other neighboring electronic component packages.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: William James Anderl, Evan George Colgan, James Dorance Gerken, Christopher Michael Marroquin, Shurong Tian