Patents by Inventor Robert C. Cyphers

Robert C. Cyphers 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).

  • Integrated component rack and AC power distribution
    Patent number: 6882530
    Abstract: A network system and computer component device rack having an integrated AC power distribution system is provided. The device rack and power distribution system includes a device rack frame having a plurality of locations for receiving network system and computer component devices within. The plurality of locations stacks network system and computer component devices one over another in a generally vertical orientation. A pair of AC power sequencers are mounted on an inner side panel, and a pair of power strips is provided along a rear edge. A plurality of compound angle AC jumper cords are provided for connecting network system and computer component devices to a plurality of power outlet receptacles on the pair of power strips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Cyphers, Kenneth A. Lown
  • Integrated component rack and AC power distribution
    Publication number: 20040190241
    Abstract: A network system and computer component device rack having an integrated AC power distribution system is provided. The device rack and power distribution system includes a device rack frame having a plurality of locations for receiving network system and computer component devices within. The plurality of locations stacks network system and computer component devices one over another in a generally vertical orientation. A pair of AC power sequencers are mounted on an inner side panel, and a pair of power strips is provided along a rear edge. A plurality of compound angle AC jumper cords are provided for connecting network system and computer component devices to a plurality of power outlet receptacles on the pair of power strips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Cyphers, Kenneth A. Lown
  • Suppressing power bus bouncing in a hot-swappable system
    Patent number: 6447309
    Abstract: An apparatus for suppressing power bus bouncing in a hot-swappable system has been developed. The apparatus includes a connection module with three interior pins for: the power return; the power supply; and the system ground. The system ground pin is shorter than the other two so that it makes contact with the power bus after the bouncing from the return and supply pins has subsided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Han Y. Ko, Robert C. Cyphers, Tomonori Hirai, Keith Y. Oka, Alan D. Martin
  • Suppressing power bus bouncing in a hot swappable system
    Publication number: 20020072259
    Abstract: An apparatus for suppressing power bus bouncing in a hot-swappable system has been developed. The apparatus includes a connection module with three interior pins for: the power return; the power supply; and the system ground. The system ground pin is shorter than the other two so that it makes contact with the power bus after the bouncing from the return and supply pins has subsided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: Han Y. Ko, Robert C. Cyphers, Tomonori Hirai, Keith Y. Oka, Alan D. Martin