Patents by Inventor Vincent M. Lake

Vincent M. Lake 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).

  • Retractable computer rack aisle roof
    Patent number: 9055695
    Abstract: A roof for a computer rack aisle is provided. The roof has a canopy that may be flexible and/or fire-resistant. The canopy has a retracted position and an extended position. In the extended position the canopy may cover the top of an aisle between two computer racks, while in the retracted position the aisle can be uncovered. A canopy retractor is provided to move the canopy from the extended position to the retracted position when a predetermined condition is met. The canopy has first and second lateral edges that are slidably received within the channels of guide tracks to facilitate the smooth movement from the extend position to the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: LDM Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry D. Mainers, Mark J. Goyen, Vincent M. Lake
  • RETRACTABLE COMPUTER RACK AISLE ROOF
    Publication number: 20140190639
    Abstract: A roof for a computer rack aisle is provided. The roof has a canopy that may be flexible and/or fire-resistant. The canopy has a retracted position and an extended position. In the extended position the canopy may cover the top of an aisle between two computer racks while in the retracted position the aisle can be uncovered. A canopy retractor is provided to move the canopy from the extended position to the retracted position when a predetermined condition is met. The canopy has first and second lateral edges that are slidably received within the channels of guide tracks to facilitate the smooth movement from the extend position to the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: LDM PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Larry D. Mainers, Mark J. Goyen, Vincent M. Lake