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Patent number: 9280177Abstract: The present application describes various embodiments regarding systems and methods for providing a lightweight and durable portable computing device having a thin profile. The portable computing device can take the form of a laptop computer. The laptop computer can include a uni-body top case having an integrated support system formed therein, the integrated support system providing structural support that distributes applied loads through the top case preventing warping and bowing.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Brett W. Degner, Christiaan A. Ligtenberg, Ron A. Hopkinson, Bartley K. Andre, Jeremy Bataillou, Jay S. Nigen, Matthew S. Theobald, Matthew P. Casebolt, Charles A. Schwalbach, Brandon S. Smith, William F. Leggett
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Publication number: 20130327507Abstract: The disclosed embodiments related to a component for use in a portable electronic device. The component includes a wall of the portable electronic device, containing an intake zone that includes a set of intake vents directed at a first angle toward one or more heat-generating components of the portable electronic device. The wall also includes an exhaust zone containing a set of exhaust vents directed at a second angle out of the portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Brett W. Degner, Bartley K. Andre, Jeremy D. Bataillou, Jay S. Nigen, Christiaan A. Ligtenberg, Ron A. Hopkinson, Charles A. Schwalbach, Matthew P. Casebolt, Nicholas A. Rundle, Frank F. Liang
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Patent number: 7768780Abstract: Systems and method for cooling computer systems are provided. A rack system for housing a plurality of computers is provided, the rack system including: a rack assembly configured to support a first stack of computers and a second stack of computers; and at least one fan assembly configured to create an airflow through the first stack of computers and into the second stack of computers. A method of cooling a plurality of computers in a rack system is provided, including: supporting a first stack of computers and a second stack of computers in a rack assembly; and effectuating an airflow through the first stack of computers and into the second stack of computers.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Silicon Graphics International Corp.Inventors: Giovanni Coglitore, Matthew P. Casebolt, Robert L. Weisikle
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Publication number: 20020126449Abstract: A low profile highly accessible computer enclosure with a processor plenum for cooling high power processors is disclosed. The enclosure includes one or more air movement devices that discharge air into a plenum. The plenum channels the air to a location proximate to one or more high power processors where it is discharged over the processors. The velocity of the air is sufficient to achieve a convection coefficient that will cool the high power processors. The enclosure can also be slidably mounted in a computer rack and include a multi-section top cover. While the computer is operating, an operator can access, inspect, service, repair, or replace components within server by sliding the server out of the front and/or rear of the computer rack and then removing one or more of the cover sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2001Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventor: Matthew P. Casebolt
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Patent number: 6525935Abstract: A low profile highly accessible computer enclosure with a processor plenum for cooling high power processors is disclosed. The enclosure includes one or more air movement devices that discharge air into a plenum. The plenum channels the air to a location proximate to one or more high power processors where it is discharged over the processors. The velocity of the air is sufficient to achieve a convection coefficient that will cool the high power processors. The enclosure can also be slidably mounted in a computer rack and include a multi-section top cover. While the computer is operating, an operator can access, inspect, service, repair, or replace components within server by sliding the server out of the front and/or rear of the computer rack and then removing one or more of the cover sections.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2001Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Appro International, Inc.Inventor: Matthew P. Casebolt
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Patent number: 9285846Abstract: The present application describes various embodiments regarding systems and methods for providing efficient heat rejection for a lightweight and durable compact computing system having a small form factor. The compact computing system can take the form of a desktop computer. The desktop computer can include a monolithic top case having an integrated support system formed therein, the integrated support system providing structural support that distributes applied loads through the top case preventing warping and bowing. A mixed flow fan is utilized to efficiently pull cooling air through the compact computing system.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Brett W. Degner, Eric R. Prather, David H. Narajowski, Frank F. Liang, Jay S. Nigen, Jesse T. Dybenko, Connor R. Duke, Eugene A. Whang, Christopher J. Stringer, Joshua D. Banko, Caitlin Elizabeth Kalinowski, Jonathan L. Berk, Matthew P. Casebolt, Kevin S. Fetterman, Eric J. Weirshauser
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Patent number: 9207729Abstract: An internal component and external interface arrangement for a cylindrical compact computing system is described that includes at least a structural heat sink having triangular shape disposed within a cylindrical volume defined by a cylindrical housing. A computing engine having a generally triangular shape is described having internal components that include a graphics processing unit (GPU) board, a central processing unit (CPU) board, an input/output (I/O) interface board, an interconnect board, and a power supply unit (PSU).Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Brett W. Degner, Caitlin Elizabeth Kalinowski, Richard D. Kosoglow, Joshua D. Banko, David H. Narajowski, Jonathan L. Berk, Michael E. Leclerc, Michael D. McBroom, Asif Iqbal, Paul S. Michelsen, Mark K. Sin, Paul A. Baker, Harold L. Sontag, Wai Ching Yuen, Matthew P. Casebolt, Kevin S. Fetterman, Alexander C. Calkins, Daniel L. McBroom