Patents by Inventor John Norton

John Norton 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).

  • OPTICAL JUMPER
    Publication number: 20180225487
    Abstract: One example of an optical jumper includes an optical cable, a first connector, a second connector, and a tag. The first connector is optically coupled to a first end of the optical cable. The second connector is optically coupled to a second end of the optical cable. The tag is coupled to the first connector and stores data identifying the optical cable, the first connector, and the second connector. The tag is readable by a system with the first connector optically coupled to the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin Leigh, Paul Rosenberg, John Norton
  • SOCKET TO SUPPORT BOARDS IN A SPACED RELATION
    Publication number: 20180226735
    Abstract: According to an example, a socket to support a first board in a spaced relation to a second board may include a base section having openings to receive connectors that are to electrically connect the first board to the second board. The socket may also include a plurality of walls extending from the base section, in which each of the plurality of wails is angled with respect to the base section and in which the plurality of walls include air ducts to enable air to flow through the socket when the first board is positioned on the socket. The socket may further include socket alignment elements extending from the base section, in which the alignment elements are to be inserted into mating holes in the second board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin B LEIGH, George D MEGASON, John NORTON
  • BLIND MATE SLEDS AND BASES FOR STORAGE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20180217642
    Abstract: An example system in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure includes a sled to retain a storage device, and a base mountable to a computing system to slidably receive the sled. The storage device is to blind mate with a multipurpose interface of the computing system, based on the sled being slidable on the base between a retracted position and an inserted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: John NORTON, Mark V. KAPOOR
  • HEAT EXCHANGERS
    Publication number: 20180217643
    Abstract: An example heat exchanger may comprise a base to thermally conductively engage with a computing component, a plurality of fins that may extend from the base on the same side as the computing component, and an auxiliary fluid channel defined by the plurality of fins. The plurality of fins may transfer thermal energy from the computing component to a fluid medium surrounding the plurality of fins. The auxiliary fluid channel may facilitate the transfer of thermal energy from an electronic component, other than the computing component, disposed within the auxiliary fluid channel to a fluid medium flowing through the auxiliary fluid channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin B. Leigh, George D. Megason, John Norton
  • Air inlet channel with thermoelectric cooling element
    Patent number: 10039213
    Abstract: An example electronic device may include a chassis, a circuit board in the chassis that includes a first active component, a number of fans, a number of guide walls that define an air inlet channel, and a thermoelectric cooler (TEC). There may be an airflow path such that, when the fans operate, air flows along the airflow path from an intake opening of the air inlet channel to an exhaust of the chassis, with the first active component being located in the airflow path downstream of the intake opening of the air inlet channel. A cold portion of the TEC may extend into the airflow path upstream of the first active component and a hot portion of the TEC may extend into the airflow path downstream of the first active component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT LP
    Inventors: John Norton, Kevin Leigh, Peter Lieber
  • TRANSCEIVER MODULES
    Publication number: 20180210158
    Abstract: Examples of transceiver module assemblies may comprise a first transceiver module engaged with a first electrical device and including a first transceiver, a second transceiver module engaged with a second electrical device and including a second transceiver, and an electro-optical cable to connect the first transceiver module to the second transceiver module. The first transceiver module may receive an electrical signal and electrical power from the first electrical device, and the first transceiver may convert the electrical signal to an optical signal. The electro-optical cable may separately transmit the optical signal and the electrical power from the first transceiver module to the second transceiver module. The second transceiver may convert the optical signal back to the electrical signal and provide the converted electrical signal to the second electrical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin B. Leigh, Alan L. Goodrum, John Norton
  • AIR INLET CHANNEL WITH THERMOELECTRIC COOLING ELEMENT
    Publication number: 20180206365
    Abstract: An example electronic device may include a chassis, a circuit board in the chassis that includes a first active component, a number of fans, a number of guide walls that define an air inlet channel, and a thermoelectric cooler (TEC). There may be an airflow path such that, when the fans operate, air flows along the airflow path from an intake opening of the air inlet channel to an exhaust of the chassis, with the first active component being located in the airflow path downstream of the intake opening of the air inlet channel. A cold portion of the TEC may extend into the airflow path upstream of the first active component and a hot portion of the TEC may extend into the airflow path downstream of the first active component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: John Norton, Kevin Leigh, Peter Lieber
  • FIRST SOCKET NESTED IN A SECOND SOCKET
    Publication number: 20180177065
    Abstract: Examples herein disclose an apparatus. The apparatus includes a first socket nested in a second socket. The first socket includes a cavity, disposed in the first socket, to accept a chipset. The first socket includes an electrical contact, disposed in the cavity, to couple the chipset to a board. The chipset detects when a modular infrastructure is coupled to the second socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin B. Leigh, George D. Megason, John Norton
  • CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20180164512
    Abstract: An optical connector may include a vibrational element and a pair of traces to power the element. A corresponding connector receptacle includes a pair of pins to provide power to the vibrational element via the traces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: John NORTON, Brandy Dauenhauer Sausse
  • Socket and adapter
    Patent number: 9996122
    Abstract: A motherboard can include a socket coupled to a cable. The motherboard can also include an adapter coupled to a central processing unit (CPU). The adapter can be received in the socket upon installation of the CPU in the motherboard. The socket and the cable can be installed in the motherboard prior to installation of the CPU.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventor: John Norton
  • Multi-Chip Module
    Publication number: 20180120525
    Abstract: One example of a multi-chip module includes a substrate, a semiconductor chip, and an optical transceiver. The substrate has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The semiconductor chip is electrically coupled to the first side of the substrate. The optical transceiver is electrically coupled to the second side of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin Leigh, George Megason, John Norton
  • Transceiver Module
    Publication number: 20180123268
    Abstract: One example of a system includes a system board including first contacts and second contacts and a cage attached to the system board. The cage includes a first side over the first contacts and a second side over the second contacts. A first lever is coupled to the first side of the cage and pivotable with respect to the cage. A second lever is coupled to the second side of the cage and pivotable with respect to the cage. A removable transceiver module includes third contacts. The transceiver module is installable in at least one of the first side and the second side of the cage using at least one of the first lever and the second lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin Leigh, John Norton, Geofge Megason
  • Cable Assembly
    Publication number: 20180115114
    Abstract: One example of a cable assembly includes a housing, a first cable, a first connector board, a second cable, and a second connector board. The first connector board is electrically coupled to the first cable and is at least partially arranged within the housing. The second connector board is electrically coupled to the second cable and is at least partially arranged within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin Leigh, John Norton
  • PRESS-FIT PIN CONVERTERS
    Publication number: 20180115089
    Abstract: In one example, a system for a press-fit pin converter includes a first housing coupled to a second housing to enclose a portion of a press-fit contact pin between the first housing and the second housing, where a side of the first housing provides a ball grid array (BGA) connection and a side of the second housing provides a press-fit pin connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: John Norton, Kevin Leigh
  • BAFFLE WITH OPTICAL CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20180106975
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to a baffle with an integrated optical connector. One example includes a component to attach to an interconnect device where the component allows a heat exchanging medium to flow through an opening in itself. This example can include a sot in the component for integration of an optical connector into the component. The slot can also be used to secure the optical connector to the interconnect device and to align the optical connector to enable communication with the interconnect device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventor: John Norton
  • ALIGNMENT MEMBERS
    Publication number: 20180095506
    Abstract: Example alignment members are provided herein. In one example, the alignment member includes a frame member, a stiffener member, a bracket member, and a spring member. The frame member includes a set of roller bushings. The stiffener member includes a set of cam members. The bracket member to receive the stiffener member. The spring member is connected to the stiffener member. The spring member to expand and contract based on the position of the set of roller bushings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin Leigh, Sunil Ganta, John Norton, Arlen L. Roesner
  • Motherboard with a hole
    Patent number: 9927833
    Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) can include a central processing unit (CPU) installed on a first surface of the PCB. The PCB can also include a cable routed on a second surface of the PCB parallel to the first surface. The PCB can further include a hole extending through a thickness of the PCB to connect the first surface and the second surface. The cable can extend through the hole to be coupled to the CPU.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Developement LP
    Inventor: John Norton
  • Connector
    Patent number: 9921374
    Abstract: An optical connector may include a vibrational element and a pair of traces to power the element. A corresponding connector receptacle includes a pair of pins to provide power to the vibrational element via the traces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: John Norton, Brandy Dauenhauer Sausse
  • Bay for removable device
    Patent number: 9918401
    Abstract: According to some examples, a bay is provided to receive at least a portion of a housing of a removable device, where the bay includes a management controller to communicate a management signal to the removable device received by the bay, and a cooling mechanism to provide airflow to the removable device received by the bay. The removable device may be one that receives an optical cable, receives an electrical cable, converts a first optical signal received through the optical cable to a first electrical signal transmitted through the electrical cable, and converts a second electrical signal received through the electrical cable to a second optical signal transmitted through the optical cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Kevin B Leigh, John Norton, Darrel G Gaston, Matthew E Stevens
  • EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE REPLACEABLE POWER SOURCE
    Publication number: 20180049342
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide a compute server system comprising a plurality of nodes. In one example, each node generally includes a replaceable power source externally accessible to the node, and a guide for housing the replaceable power source. The guide generally includes conductive elements to make contact with conductive elements of the replaceable power source, and an elastic member to eject the replaceable power source from the node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph R. Allen, John Norton, Bradley E. Mayes, James H. Singer