Patents by Inventor Jules Hermann BONENFANT
Jules Hermann BONENFANT 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: 11910555Abstract: A method is provided for positioning a data center rack relative to a rack-supporting frame. The method includes: affixing at least one left guiding member and at least one right guiding member to the to left and right vertical support units; affixing at least one front rack-locating member to a front side of the data center rack; lifting the data center rack; inserting the data center rack between the left and right vertical support units until the at least one front rack-locating member abuts front end surfaces of the vertical support units or the at least one left and right guiding members; affixing at least one rear rack-locating member to a rear side of the data center rack; and lowering the data center rack so that the front and rear rack-locating members are supported by the at least one left guiding member and the at least one right guiding member.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: OVHInventors: Henryk Klaba, Jules Hermann Bonenfant, Valentin Cartigny
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Patent number: 11856724Abstract: A system comprises a rack, a support member, and a component configured for being supported in the rack by the support member. The support member is selectively insertable in the rack and comprises a plate at its rear end, the plate extending at an angle from a direction of insertion of the support member in the rack, the support member further comprising a first liquid connector mounted to the plate. The component comprises a second liquid connector mounted on a rear edge of the component, the second liquid connector being connectable to the first liquid connector when the support member and the component are inserted in the rack. A method comprises mounting the first and second liquid connectors to the support member and to the component, respectively, inserting the support member to the rack, and inserting the component in the rack until both liquid connectors are connected.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: OVHInventors: Christophe Maurice Thibaut, Etienne Zahm, Henryk Klaba, Jules Hermann Bonenfant, Valentin Cartigny
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Patent number: 11744034Abstract: A rack adapting device for an electronic equipment rack is disclosed. The electronic equipment rack is configured to house first electronic equipment modules having a first module width between left and right equipment supports laterally spaced apart from one another by a rack housing width corresponding to the first module width. The rack adapting device is configured to adapt the electronic equipment rack to house a plurality of second electronic equipment modules having a second module width and comprises: an adapter body; a plurality of rack-engaging features disposed on a first lateral side thereof and configured to engage rack mounting features of one of the left and right equipment supports; and a plurality of adapter mounting features disposed on a second lateral side such that, in use, the second electronic equipment modules are mounted between the rack adapting device and an other one of the left and right equipment supports.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: OVHInventors: Henryk Klaba, Jules Hermann Bonenfant, Valentin Cartigny
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Publication number: 20220386500Abstract: A rack adapting device for an electronic equipment rack is disclosed. The electronic equipment rack is configured to house first electronic equipment modules having a first module width between left and right equipment supports laterally spaced apart from one another by a rack housing width corresponding to the first module width. The rack adapting device is configured to adapt the electronic equipment rack to house a plurality of second electronic equipment modules having a second module width and comprises: an adapter body; a plurality of rack-engaging features disposed on a first lateral side thereof and configured to engage rack mounting features of one of the left and right equipment supports; and a plurality of adapter mounting features disposed on a second lateral side such that, in use, the second electronic equipment modules are mounted between the rack adapting device and an other one of the left and right equipment supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Henryk KLABA, Jules Hermann BONENFANT, Valentin CARTIGNY
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Publication number: 20220386496Abstract: A system comprises a rack, a support member, and a component configured for being supported in the rack by the support member. The support member is selectively insertable in the rack and comprises a plate at its rear end, the plate extending at an angle from a direction of insertion of the support member in the rack, the support member further comprising a first liquid connector mounted to the plate. The component comprises a second liquid connector mounted on a rear edge of the component, the second liquid connector being connectable to the first liquid connector when the support member and the component are inserted in the rack. A method comprises mounting the first and second liquid connectors to the support member and to the component, respectively, inserting the support member to the rack, and inserting the component in the rack until both liquid connectors are connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Jules Hermann BONENFANT, Valentin CARTIGNY
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Patent number: 11439035Abstract: A rack adapted for receiving one or more components is disclosed. The rack includes a backplane, a pair of side panels extending from the backplane and internal support members on each side to receive and mechanically guide an initial alignment of components upon their initial insertion in the rack. A pair of male connectors mounted to the backplane is configured to mate with a corresponding pair of female connectors of each component to mechanically guide a final alignment of each component when the component is further inserted in the rack. Mechanical guidance may also be provided by, or supplemented with, a connection capable of providing liquid cooling to the rack. A system including the rack and the component inserted in the rack is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: OVHInventors: Christophe Maurice Thibaut, Etienne Zahm, Henryk Klaba, Jules Hermann Bonenfant
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Patent number: 11408790Abstract: A fluid circuit monitoring system for monitoring a fluid circuit includes a pressure sensor for sensing a pressure of fluid flowing in the fluid circuit and an interface member fluidly communicating the fluid circuit to the pressure sensor. The fluid circuit monitoring system may be used to monitor a pressure or temperature differential between an inlet and outlet of the fluid circuit and determine a fluid flow rate of the fluid circuit. The pressure differential, temperature differential, or fluid flow rate can be logged and used to determine if preventative maintenance should be performed on the fluid circuit.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: OVHInventors: Guillaume Le Henaff, Matthieu Hennekinne, Jules Hermann Bonenfant, Christophe Maurice Thibaut
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Publication number: 20220248555Abstract: A system comprises a rack, a support member, and a component configured for being supported in the rack by the support member. The support member is selectively insertable in the rack and comprises a plate at its rear end, the plate extending at an angle from a direction of insertion of the support member in the rack, the support member further comprising a first liquid connector mounted to the plate. The component comprises a second liquid connector mounted on a rear edge of the component, the second liquid connector being connectable to the first liquid connector when the support member and the component are inserted in the rack. A method comprises mounting the first and second liquid connectors to the support member and to the component, respectively, inserting the support member to the rack, and inserting the component in the rack until both liquid connectors are connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Christophe Maurice THIBAUT, Etienne ZAHM, Henryk KLABA, Jules Hermann BONENFANT, Valentin CARTIGNY
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Publication number: 20220071044Abstract: A rack for supporting data center equipment has a frame including vertical wall supports are connected to a base and extending upwardly therefrom. The base defines a first and second openings extending in a lateral direction for receiving a fork of a lifting machine along the lateral direction. The base includes: a first upper wall and a second upper wall defining in part the first opening and the second opening; a lower wall disposed between the upper walls along a depth direction of the rack and extending vertically lower than the upper walls; and two side walls extending vertically from the lower wall to a respective one of the upper walls. The two side walls and the lower wall together define a middle cavity. Each of the two side walls defines a third opening and a fourth opening for receiving the fork of the lifting machine along a depth direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Henryk KLABA, Jules Hermann BONENFANT, Valentin CARTIGNY
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Publication number: 20220071043Abstract: A method is provided for positioning a data center rack relative to a rack-supporting frame. The method includes: affixing at least one left guiding member and at least one right guiding member to the to left and right vertical support units; affixing at least one front rack-locating member to a front side of the data center rack; lifting the data center rack; inserting the data center rack between the left and right vertical support units until the at least one front rack-locating member abuts front end surfaces of the vertical support units or the at least one left and right guiding members; affixing at least one rear rack-locating member to a rear side of the data center rack; and lowering the data center rack so that the front and rear rack-locating members are supported by the at least one left guiding member and the at least one right guiding member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Henryk KLABA, Jules Hermann BONENFANT, Valentin CARTIGNY
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Patent number: 11192321Abstract: A rigid sheet blank includes a first section configured to be bent about a first axis and a second section configured to be bent about a second axis. The first section has a peripheral edge and at least one tab extending from the peripheral edge. The at least one tab is bendable by hand. The second section defines at least one opening configured for receiving a respective one of the at least one tab during bending of the rigid sheet blank.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: OVHInventor: Jules Hermann Bonenfant
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Publication number: 20210378128Abstract: A rack adapted for receiving one or more components is disclosed. The rack includes a backplane, a pair of side panels extending from the backplane and internal support members on each side to receive and mechanically guide an initial alignment of components upon their initial insertion in the rack. A pair of male connectors mounted to the backplane is configured to mate with a corresponding pair of female connectors of each component to mechanically guide a final alignment of each component when the component is further inserted in the rack. Mechanical guidance may also be provided by, or supplemented with, a connection capable of providing liquid cooling to the rack. A system including the rack and the component inserted in the rack is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Christophe Maurice THIBAUT, Etienne ZAHM, Henryk KLABA, Jules Hermann BONENFANT
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Patent number: 11064628Abstract: A rack adapted for receiving one or more components is disclosed. The rack includes a backplane, a pair of side panels extending from the backplane and internal support members on each side to receive and mechanically guide an initial alignment of components upon their initial insertion in the rack. A pair of male connectors mounted to the backplane is configured to mate with a corresponding pair of female connectors of each component to mechanically guide a final alignment of each component when the component is further inserted in the rack. Mechanical guidance may also be provided by, or supplemented with, a connection capable of providing liquid cooling to the rack. A system including the rack and the component inserted in the rack is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: OVHInventors: Christophe Maurice Thibaut, Etienne Zahm, Henryk Klaba, Jules Hermann Bonenfant
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Patent number: 10765029Abstract: A method of positioning a rack onto a base structure is provided. The rack includes a support member for supporting the rack on the base structure. The method includes: affixing a positioning tool to the base structure; aligning a guiding opening defined in the support member of the rack with the positioning tool affixed to the base structure; lowering the rack onto the base structure such that the guiding opening receives the positioning tool therein; and removing the positioning tool from the base structure once the rack is in a desired position atop the base structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: OVHInventors: Jules Hermann Bonenfant, Christophe Maurice Thibaut
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Publication number: 20200178413Abstract: A rack adapted for receiving one or more components is disclosed. The rack includes a backplane, a pair of side panels extending from the backplane and internal support members on each side to receive and mechanically guide an initial alignment of components upon their initial insertion in the rack. A pair of male connectors mounted to the backplane is configured to mate with a corresponding pair of female connectors of each component to mechanically guide a final alignment of each component when the component is further inserted in the rack. Mechanical guidance may also be provided by, or supplemented with, a connection capable of providing liquid cooling to the rack. A system including the rack and the component inserted in the rack is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Christophe Maurice THIBAUT, Etienne ZAHM, Henryk KLABA, Jules Hermann BONENFANT
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Publication number: 20200003648Abstract: A fluid circuit monitoring system for monitoring a fluid circuit includes a pressure sensor for sensing a pressure of fluid flowing in the fluid circuit and an interface member fluidly communicating the fluid circuit to the pressure sensor. The pressure sensor includes a sensing port configured to receive fluid therein. The interface member includes a channel having: a channel inlet in fluid communication with the fluid circuit and configured to be coupled thereto via tubing, and a channel outlet connected to the sensing port of the pressure sensor. The fluid circuit monitoring system also includes a control unit operatively connected to the pressure sensor for receiving, from the pressure sensor, a signal representative of the pressure measured by the pressure sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Guillaume LE HENAFF, Matthieu HENNEKINNE, Jules Hermann BONENFANT, Christophe Maurice THIBAUT
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Publication number: 20190176429Abstract: A rigid sheet blank includes a first section configured to be bent about a first axis and a second section configured to be bent about a second axis. The first section has a peripheral edge and at least one tab extending from the peripheral edge. The at least one tab is bendable by hand. The second section defines at least one opening configured for receiving a respective one of the at least one tab during bending of the rigid sheet blank.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2018Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventor: Jules Hermann BONENFANT
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Publication number: 20190182978Abstract: A method of positioning a rack onto a base structure is provided. The rack includes a support member for supporting the rack on the base structure. The method includes: affixing a positioning tool to the base structure; aligning a guiding opening defined in the support member of the rack with the positioning tool affixed to the base structure; lowering the rack onto the base structure such that the guiding opening receives the positioning tool therein; and removing the positioning tool from the base structure once the rack is in a desired position atop the base structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Jules Hermann BONENFANT, Christophe Maurice THIBAUT