Patents by Inventor Jeremy S. Bridges
Jeremy S. Bridges 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: 9185819Abstract: An electronic enclosure includes a first electronic module, a second electronic module, a third electronic module and a handle. The first electronic module is physically connected to the second electronic module and the third electronic module is physically connected to the second electronic module. The second electronic module vertically disengages from the first electronic module and the third electronic module horizontally disengages from the second electronic module. The handle forces sequenced orthogonal disconnection of the electronic modules such that the third electronic module horizontally disengages from the second electronic module prior to the second electronic module vertically disengages from the first electronic module.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: LENOVO ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.Inventors: Jeremy S. Bridges, Daniel P. Kelaher, William M. Megarity
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Publication number: 20150195940Abstract: An electronic enclosure includes a first electronic module, a second electronic module, a third electronic module and a handle. The first electronic module is physically connected to the second electronic module and the third electronic module is physically connected to the second electronic module. The second electronic module vertically disengages from the first electronic module and the third electronic module horizontally disengages from the second electronic module. The handle forces sequenced orthogonal disconnection of the electronic modules such that the third electronic module horizontally disengages from the second electronic module prior to the second electronic module vertically disengages from the first electronic module.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2014Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Jeremy S. Bridges, Daniel P. Kelaher, William M. Megarity
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Patent number: 8902611Abstract: A computer processor retention device comprises a load frame, a load plate, and a pair of retractable cover members. The load frame may be secured to a circuit board around a processor mounting site. The load plate is pivotally coupled to the load frame and is pivotable between being open for receiving a processor at the processor mounting site and closed in engagement with a periphery of the received processor. The load plate has a window that is open to the processor mounting site when the load plate is closed. The retractable cover members span the window and are alternately movable along a track toward one another to cover the processor mounting site and away from one another to expose the processor mounting site.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Jeremy S. Bridges, Steven C. Jacobson, Luke D. Remis, Gregory D. Sellman
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Patent number: 8831772Abstract: A method uses scales onboard a lift apparatus to weigh an uninstalled component that is positioned on the lift apparatus for installation into a rack. Data is accessed that identifies the weight and rack location of components currently installed in the rack, and one or more available rack locations are identified where the component may be installed without violating one or more predetermined rack stability rules. The method then uses the lift apparatus to raise the component into a selected one of the one or more available rack locations. The components are preferably information technology components, such as servers, network switches and power distribution units.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Jeremy S. Bridges, Michael DeCesaris, Luke D. Remis, Gregory D. Sellman
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Patent number: 8684757Abstract: In one embodiment, a memory module connector includes sidewalls extending along a length of the connector body. A longitudinally oriented socket is provided between the sidewalls for receiving a card edge of a memory module. A top of the connector defines a socket opening. A bottom of the connector is for mounting to a system board. A plurality of air deflectors is provided adjacent to the connector body to manipulate airflow to improve cooling. The size, positioning, and spacing of the air deflectors may be selected to optimize cooling.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Jeremy S. Bridges, William M. Megarity, Luke D. Remis, Gregory D. Sellman
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Publication number: 20140071647Abstract: A computer processor retention device comprises a load frame, a load plate, and a pair of retractable cover members. The load frame may be secured to a circuit board around a processor mounting site. The load plate is pivotally coupled to the load frame and is pivotable between being open for receiving a processor at the processor mounting site and closed in engagement with a periphery of the received processor. The load plate has a window that is open to the processor mounting site when the load plate is closed. The retractable cover members span the window and are alternately movable along a track toward one another to cover the processor mounting site and away from one another to expose the processor mounting site.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Jeremy S. Bridges, Steven C. Jacobson, Luke D. Remis, Gregory D. Sellman
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Publication number: 20140031971Abstract: A method uses scales onboard a lift apparatus to weigh an uninstalled component that is positioned on the lift apparatus for installation into a rack. Data is accessed that identifies the weight and rack location of components currently installed in the rack, and one or more available rack locations are identified where the component may be installed without violating one or more predetermined rack stability rules. The method then uses the lift apparatus to raise the component into a selected one of the one or more available rack locations. The components are preferably information technology components, such as servers, network switches and power distribution units.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Jeremy S. Bridges, Michael DeCesaris, Luke D. Remis, Gregory D. Sellman
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Patent number: 8638566Abstract: A method of forming an assembly for tool-less backplane retention and insertion thereof into a housing including a housing mating device through which an installation path for an assembly is defined with a space in which a first part is positioned is provided. The method includes coupling a hub and a backplane body having opposing faces on which a second part and a backplane mating device are respectively disposed. The coupling includes inserting a backplane mating device protruding from one of the opposing faces of the backplane body through a hub mating device defined in the hub. The method further includes forcing a first stage of a two-stage mating device, which includes first and second elastically coupled stages and which extends from the hub, to elastically hook onto the backplane body during a near-completion of the insertion.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Jeremy S. Bridges, Norman B. Desrosiers, Michael D. French, Dean F. Herring, Daniel P. Kelaher, John P. Scavuzzo, Paul A. Wormsbecher
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Publication number: 20130288502Abstract: In one embodiment, a memory module connector includes sidewalls extending along a length of the connector body. A longitudinally oriented socket is provided between the sidewalls for receiving a card edge of a memory module. A top of the connector defines a socket opening. A bottom of the connector is for mounting to a system board. A plurality of air deflectors is provided adjacent to the connector body to manipulate airflow to improve cooling. The size, positioning, and spacing of the air deflectors may be selected to optimize cooling.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Jeremy S. Bridges, William M. Megarity, Luke D. Remis, Gregory D. Sellman
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Patent number: 8325480Abstract: Heat sinks for distributing a thermal load are disclosed that include: a bottom plate; a front top plate; a back top plate; and a plurality of heat-dissipating fins connected to the bottom plate, the front top plate, and the back top plate, wherein the front top plate and the back top plate are separated by a predetermined distance.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Jeremy S. Bridges, Paul J. La Rocca, William M. Megarity
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Publication number: 20120255153Abstract: An apparatus is provided and includes a housing, including a housing mating device, through which an installation path for an assembly is defined with a space in which a first part is positioned, a backplane body having opposing faces on which a second part and a backplane mating device are respectively disposed, and a hub, in which a hub mating device is defined, and from which a two-stage mating device extends, the two-stage mating device including first and second elastically coupled stages. The hub and the backplane body are coupled to form the assembly and the assembly is installed/removed in/from the space with the second stage of the two-stage mating device elastically hooked by the housing mating device or released from the housing mating device and the first and second stages of the two-stage mating device biasing the hub and the backplane body to remain coupled.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Jeremy S. Bridges, Norman B. Desrosiers, Michael D. French, Dean F. Herring, Daniel P. Kelaher, John P. Scavuzzo, Paul A. Wormsbecher
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Patent number: 8259466Abstract: An apparatus is provided and includes a housing, including a housing mating device, through which an installation path for an assembly is defined with a space in which a first part is positioned, a backplane body having opposing faces on which a second part and a backplane mating device are respectively disposed, and a hub, in which a hub mating device is defined, and from which a two-stage mating device extends, the two-stage mating device including first and second elastically coupled stages. The hub and the backplane body are coupled to form the assembly and the assembly is installed/removed in/from the space with the second stage of the two-stage mating device elastically hooked by the housing mating device or released from the housing mating device and the first and second stages of the two-stage mating device biasing the hub and the backplane body to remain coupled.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2008Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Jeremy S. Bridges, Norman B. Desrosiers, Michael D. French, Dean F. Herring, Daniel P. Kelaher, John P. Scavuzzo, Paul A. Wormsbecher
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Publication number: 20110286178Abstract: Heat sinks for distributing a thermal load are disclosed that include: a bottom plate; a front top plate; a back top plate; and a plurality of heat-dissipating fins connected to the bottom plate, the front top plate, and the back top plate, wherein the front top plate and the back top plate are separated by a predetermined distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2010Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Jeremy S. Bridges, Paul J. La Rocca, William M. Megarity
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Publication number: 20100079936Abstract: An apparatus is provided and includes a housing, including a housing mating device, through which an installation path for an assembly is defined with a space in which a first part is positioned, a backplane body having opposing faces on which a second part and a backplane mating device are respectively disposed, and a hub, in which a hub mating device is defined, and from which a two-stage mating device extends, the two-stage mating device including first and second elastically coupled stages. The hub and the backplane body are coupled to form the assembly and the assembly is installed/removed in/from the space with the second stage of the two-stage mating device elastically hooked by the housing mating device or released from the housing mating device and the first and second stages of the two-stage mating device biasing the hub and the backplane body to remain coupled.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Jeremy S. Bridges, Norman B. Desrosiers, Michael D. French, Dean F. Herring, Daniel P. Kelaher, John P. Scavuzzo, Paul A. Wormsbecher
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Publication number: 20090088023Abstract: A locking receptacle for engaging a USB device is provided. The locking receptacle comprising a four sided header with a top opening at the top of the header and a bottom opening at the bottom of the header, the top opening and the bottom opening for USB connections; the header connected to a pivotable locking tip on one side, the pivotable locking tip located to engage a standard opening on a side of a USB plug of a USB device when the USB plug is fully inserted in the locking receptacle; and the pivotable locking tip connected to a lever for pivoting the locking tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2007Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Jeremy S. Bridges, Norman B. Desrosiers, Dean F. Herring, Paul J. La Rocca
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Patent number: 7484991Abstract: A unique push-pull actuator and pivoting latching arm device for removably coupling and latching a USB male plug connector and USB female socket connector which is mounted in a first opening of a panel structure. The male plug connector has a first latching recess and the female socket connector has a second latching recess. The push-pull actuator is mounted and movable within a second opening in the panel structure. A portion of the push-pull actuator has a first incline cam element. A pivoting latch arm cooperatively associated with the female socket connector having a second incline cam element and a downward projection latch thereon. The movement of the push-pull actuator through the second opening in one direction causes the cam elements to engage one another to pivot the latch projection into the latch recesses to securely latch the male connector and the female connector together.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Daniel Paul Kelaher, Jeffrey John Smith, David Thomas Windell, Jeremy S. Bridges