Patents by Inventor Michael M. Toulouse

Michael M. Toulouse 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).

  • Patent number: 10837684
    Abstract: An automated refrigerant recharging system determines whether a cooling load parameter of a direct expansion (DX) cooling system that cools information technology (IT) modules of an information handling system (IHS) has reached a defined recharging threshold that results in a response of the pressure value for measurement by the pressure transducer. In response to the cooling load parameter being equal to or greater than the defined recharging threshold, a controller determines whether a pressure value of the refrigerant of the DX cooling system is less than a defined target pressure value corresponding to the defined recharging threshold. In response to determining that the pressure value of the refrigerant of the DX cooling system is less than the defined target pressure value, the controller autonomously opens a control valve to transfer refrigerant to the DX cooling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael M. Toulouse, Tyler B. Duncan, Trey S. Wiederhold
  • Patent number: 10820451
    Abstract: A cooling system, large-scale information handling system (LIHS), and method avoid vapor condensation in information technology (IT) modules by operating all air handling units (AHU) in the same mode of operation. An AHU supervisory controller of the cooling system determines whether a trigger condition exists that indicates a risk of vapor condensation in the at least one IT module within LIHS that is cooled by more than one AHU. Each AHU directs the intake of cooling air in a selected mode of operation from among: (i) an outside air mode; and (ii) a mechanically cooled air mode. In response to determining that the trigger condition exists, the AHU supervisory controller triggers all AHUs to operate in a mode of operation selected to avoid condensation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Tyler B. Duncan, Trey S. Wiederhold, Michael M. Toulouse, Ty R. Schmitt
  • Patent number: 10772241
    Abstract: Cooling system of modular data center (MDC) has air handling unit (AHU) that circulates cooling air through information technology (IT) module(s). Transducer(s) sense first air characteristic value of cooling air directed to IT module(s) of MDC, the value being selected one of: (i) temperature value; and (ii) humidity value. AHU controller determines whether first air characteristic value satisfies first air characteristic criterion of one of: (i) a temperature value equal to or greater than minimum temperature threshold; and (ii) a humidity value equal to or less than maximum humidity threshold. In response to determining that first air characteristic criterion is not satisfied, AHU controller triggers supplemental heater to warm cooling air before cooling air comes into contact with IT module(s) inside of MDC to at least one of: (i) provide cooling air above minimum operating temperature of components within IT module(s); and (ii) prevent condensation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark M. Bailey, Tyler B. Duncan, Trey S. Wiederhold, Michael M. Toulouse
  • Publication number: 20190323749
    Abstract: An automated refrigerant recharging system determines whether a cooling load parameter of a direct expansion (DX) cooling system that cools information technology (IT) modules of an information handling system (IHS) has reached a defined recharging threshold that results in a response of the pressure value for measurement by the pressure transducer. In response to the cooling load parameter being equal to or greater than the defined recharging threshold, a controller determines whether a pressure value of the refrigerant of the DX cooling system is less than a defined target pressure value corresponding to the defined recharging threshold. In response to determining that the pressure value of the refrigerant of the DX cooling system is less than the defined target pressure value, the controller autonomously opens a control valve to transfer refrigerant to the DX cooling system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: MICHAEL M. TOULOUSE, TYLER B. DUNCAN, TREY S. WIEDERHOLD
  • Publication number: 20190327861
    Abstract: A cooling system, large-scale information handling system (LIHS), and method avoid vapor condensation in information technology (IT) modules by operating all air handling units (AHU) in the same mode of operation. An AHU supervisory controller of the cooling system determines whether a trigger condition exists that indicates a risk of vapor condensation in the at least one IT module within LIHS that is cooled by more than one AHU. Each AHU directs the intake of cooling air in a selected mode of operation from among: (i) an outside air mode; and (ii) a mechanically cooled air mode. In response to determining that the trigger condition exists, the AHU supervisory controller triggers all AHUs to operate in a mode of operation selected to avoid condensation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: TYLER B. DUNCAN, TREY S. WIEDERHOLD, MICHAEL M. TOULOUSE, TY R. SCHMITT
  • Publication number: 20190327862
    Abstract: Cooling system of modular data center (MDC) has air handling unit (AHU) that circulates cooling air through information technology (IT) module(s). Transducer(s) sense first air characteristic value of cooling air directed to IT module(s) of MDC, the value being selected one of: (i) temperature value; and (ii) humidity value. AHU controller determines whether first air characteristic value satisfies first air characteristic criterion of one of: (i) a temperature value equal to or greater than minimum temperature threshold; and (ii) a humidity value equal to or less than maximum humidity threshold. In response to determining that first air characteristic criterion is not satisfied, AHU controller triggers supplemental heater to warm cooling air before cooling air comes into contact with IT module(s) inside of MDC to at least one of: (i) provide cooling air above minimum operating temperature of components within IT module(s); and (ii) prevent condensation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: MARK M. BAILEY, TYLER B. DUNCAN, TREY S. WIEDERHOLD, MICHAEL M. TOULOUSE
  • Patent number: 10063629
    Abstract: An interactive component-level visual monitoring and control (ICVMC) system of a large-scale information handling system (LIHS) displays on a display device graphical user interfaces (GUIs) that include a visual representation of data centers (DCs) each having functional components operationally configured and interconnected in a system that operates based, at least in part, on one or more set points stored in respective registers. in response to receiving a user selection, ICVMC system changes set point/s respectively in registers in at least one DC based upon a test protocol or a locally-optimized operating protocol to obtain one of a test result and a local optimization of the at least one DC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Tyler B. Duncan, Mark M. Bailey, Michael M. Toulouse
  • Patent number: 10009232
    Abstract: A controller of a large-scale information handling system (LIHS) includes a memory containing visual representations of architecture and sub-architecture associated with respective data center (DC) configurations. An interactive component-level visual monitoring and control (ICVMC) system includes a processor in communication with the component level monitors and the memory and includes an ICVMC module executing on the processor to receive identification information from one or more component-level monitors of a DC. The DC includes-functional components operationally configured and interconnected in a core architecture in a first DC configuration and monitored respectively by the one or more component-level monitors. The ICVMC module determines the first DC configuration and associated core architecture based on the received identification information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Tyler B. Duncan, Michael M. Toulouse
  • Publication number: 20160378314
    Abstract: An interactive component-level visual monitoring and control (ICVMC) system of a large-scale information handling system (LIHS) displays on a display device graphical user interfaces (GUIs) that include a visual representation of data centers (DCs) each having functional components operationally configured and interconnected in a system that operates based, at least in part, on one or more set points stored in respective registers. in response to receiving a user selection, ICVMC system changes set point/s respectively in registers in at least one DC based upon a test protocol or a locally-optimized operating protocol to obtain one of a test result and a local optimization of the at least one DC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Tyler B. Duncan, Mark M. Bailey, Michael M. Toulouse
  • Publication number: 20160380844
    Abstract: A controller of a large-scale information handling system (LIHS) includes a memory containing visual representations of architecture and sub-architecture associated with respective data center (DC) configurations. An interactive component-level visual monitoring and control (ICVMC) system includes a processor in communication with the component level monitors and the memory and includes an ICVMC module executing on the processor to receive identification information from one or more component-level monitors of a DC. The DC includes-functional components operationally configured and interconnected in a core architecture in a first DC configuration and monitored respectively by the one or more component-level monitors. The ICVMC module determines the first DC configuration and associated core architecture based on the received identification information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Tyler B. Duncan, Michael M. Toulouse