Patents by Inventor Aaron R. Cox

Aaron R. Cox 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: 11202397
    Abstract: A configurable door panel cover includes a first face of a first door that is perforated and includes one or more attachment points, which one or more configurable panels may attach to. The configurable door panel cover includes a fastener assembly that includes at least one fastener that attaches to the configurable door panel cover, and a spacing mechanism. The spacing mechanism attaches to the fastener that is attached to the configurable door panel cover and to one of the one or more attachment points on the first face of the first door. The spacing mechanism attaches the first configurable door panel cover at a first orientation that includes a first angle between the configurable door panel cover and the first spacing mechanism. The fastener assembly may be rotated to the configurable door panel cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Camillo Sassano, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Patent number: 11096307
    Abstract: A system according to one embodiment includes a pair of members for mounting to a computer rack in a parallel orientation relative to one another, at least two bezels configured for extending between the members and mounting to the members, and at least two locks for selectively locking the bezels to at least one of the members. A system according to another embodiment includes a frame for mounting to a computer rack. The frame includes members oriented in a rectangular configuration, at least two bezels configured for extending between opposite members of the frame, and at least two locks for selectively locking the bezels to at least one of the members. A system according to another embodiment includes a pair of members for mounting to a computer rack in a parallel orientation relative to one another, and an array of locks coupled to one of the members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Camillo Sassano, Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Patent number: 10883879
    Abstract: Identification of a material composition. The material composition is configured with a sequential pattern applied to one or more surfaces of the body. The sequential pattern identifies the specific material composition. A discrete section or sub-section of the material is analyzed, after which the discrete section or sub-section may be sorted for recycling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Sean M. Ackley, Aaron R. Cox, Jason E. Minyard, Gerard F. Muenkel, Joni E. Saylor
  • Patent number: 10831274
    Abstract: A reflection is captured of a subsonic signal reflected by a contact surface. The contact surface is contacting a simulated surface of an object projected from a midair interface (MAI) device. A difference between the subsonic signal and the reflection is converted into a measurement of a flow in the contact surface. When the measurement is in a range of measurements, a change is caused in a temperature of a volume of a medium, the simulated surface being projected in volume of the medium, where the change in the temperature causes a second change in the flow in the contact surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Aaron R. Cox, John J. Kent, Stephen C. Hammer
  • Patent number: 10834852
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for conveying heat away from an electronic component. The apparatus may include, a conformable thermal interface sleeve adapted to embrace the electronic component. The apparatus may further include, a heat conducting wedge adapted to contact the conformable thermal interface sleeve and a thermal channel adapted to contact the heat conducting wedge. The apparatus may also include a manifold adapted to contact the thermal channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron R. Cox, William J. Grady, IV, Jason A. Matteson, Jason E. Minyard
  • Patent number: 10827643
    Abstract: A server rack according to one embodiment includes a sidewall defining an interior, an aperture in the sidewall, and a retractable terminal horizontally positionable between a retracted position and an extended position. The retractable terminal is positioned in the interior when in the retracted position. The retractable terminal is configured to extend through the aperture of the sidewall. The retractable terminal includes a base frame and a pivoting frame pivotally coupled to the base frame. The pivoting frame is configured to receive at least a display. The pivoting frame is positionable between an undeployed position and a deployed position relative to the base frame when the retractable terminal is in the extended position. The pivoting frame is about parallel to the base frame when in the undeployed position. The pivoting frame is oriented at least 30 degrees from the base frame when in the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Camillo Sassano, Kevin L. Schultz, Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Eric A. Eckberg, Scott A. Shurson, Angel E. Delgado
  • Patent number: 10827640
    Abstract: A product according to one embodiment includes a first bracket for coupling to a rail of a computer rack, and a bezel having a lock for selectively locking the bezel to the first bracket. A method according to another embodiment includes coupling a first bracket to a rail of a computer rack, and coupling a bezel to the first bracket. A system according to yet another embodiment includes a computer rack, a first bracket coupled to a rail of the computer rack, and a bezel having a lock for selectively locking the bezel to the first bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Camillo Sassano, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20200100384
    Abstract: A server rack according to one embodiment includes a sidewall defining an interior, an aperture in the sidewall, and a retractable terminal horizontally positionable between a retracted position and an extended position. The retractable terminal is positioned in the interior when in the retracted position. The retractable terminal is configured to extend through the aperture of the sidewall. The retractable terminal includes a base frame and a pivoting frame pivotally coupled to the base frame. The pivoting frame is configured to receive at least a display. The pivoting frame is positionable between an undeployed position and a deployed position relative to the base frame when the retractable terminal is in the extended position. The pivoting frame is about parallel to the base frame when in the undeployed position. The pivoting frame is oriented at least 30 degrees from the base frame when in the deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Camillo Sassano, Kevin L. Schultz, Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Eric A. Eckberg, Scott A. Shurson, Angel E. Delgado
  • Publication number: 20190350103
    Abstract: A system according to one embodiment includes a pair of members for mounting to a computer rack in a parallel orientation relative to one another, at least two bezels configured for extending between the members and mounting to the members, and at least two locks for selectively locking the bezels to at least one of the members. A system according to another embodiment includes a frame for mounting to a computer rack. The frame includes members oriented in a rectangular configuration, at least two bezels configured for extending between opposite members of the frame, and at least two locks for selectively locking the bezels to at least one of the members. A system according to another embodiment includes a pair of members for mounting to a computer rack in a parallel orientation relative to one another, and an array of locks coupled to one of the members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Camillo Sassano, Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20190339774
    Abstract: A reflection is captured of a subsonic signal reflected by a contact surface. The contact surface is contacting a simulated surface of an object projected from a midair interface (MAI) device. A difference between the subsonic signal and the reflection is converted into a measurement of a flow in the contact surface. When the measurement is in a range of measurements, a change is caused in a temperature of a volume of a medium, the simulated surface being projected in volume of the medium, where the change in the temperature causes a second change in the flow in the contact surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron K. Baughman, Aaron R. Cox, John J. Kent, Stephen C. Hammer
  • Publication number: 20190289757
    Abstract: A configurable door panel cover includes a first face of a first door that is perforated and includes one or more attachment points, which one or more configurable panels may attach to. The configurable door panel cover includes a fastener assembly that includes at least one fastener that attaches to the configurable door panel cover, and a spacing mechanism. The spacing mechanism attaches to the fastener that is attached to the configurable door panel cover and to one of the one or more attachment points on the first face of the first door. The spacing mechanism attaches the first configurable door panel cover at a first orientation that includes a first angle between the configurable door panel cover and the first spacing mechanism. The fastener assembly may be rotated to the configurable door panel cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Camillo Sassano, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20190246520
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for conveying heat away from an electronic component. The apparatus may include, a conformable thermal interface sleeve adapted to embrace the electronic component. The apparatus may further include, a heat conducting wedge adapted to contact the conformable thermal interface sleeve and a thermal channel adapted to contact the heat conducting wedge. The apparatus may also include a manifold adapted to contact the thermal channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Aaron R. Cox, William J. Grady, IV, Jason A. Matteson, Jason E. Minyard
  • Patent number: 10362716
    Abstract: A configurable door panel cover includes a first face of a first door that is perforated and includes one or more attachment points, which one or more configurable panels may attach to. The configurable door panel cover includes a fastener assembly that includes at least one fastener that attaches to the configurable door panel cover, and a spacing mechanism. The spacing mechanism attaches to the fastener that is attached to the configurable door panel cover and to one of the one or more attachment points on the first face of the first door. The spacing mechanism attaches the first configurable door panel cover at a first orientation that includes a first angle between the configurable door panel cover and the first spacing mechanism. The fastener assembly may be rotated to the configurable door panel cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Intemational Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Camillo Sassano, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Patent number: 10334757
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for conveying heat away from an electronic component. The apparatus may include, a conformable thermal interface sleeve adapted to embrace the electronic component. The apparatus may further include, a heat conducting wedge adapted to contact the conformable thermal interface sleeve and a thermal channel adapted to contact the heat conducting wedge. The apparatus may also include a manifold adapted to contact the thermal channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron R. Cox, William J. Grady, IV, Jason A. Matteson, Jason E. Minyard
  • Patent number: 10296059
    Abstract: A tool-less heat spreader for dissipating heat produced by an electrical computing component includes a first clamp member having a first component interface end and an opposite, first lever end; and a second clamp member having a second component interface end and an opposite, second lever end; where the first clamp member and the second clamp member are biasedly coupled to one another and such movement of at least one of the first lever end and the second lever end at least partially overcomes the bias and moves the first and second component interface ends away from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Aaron R. Cox, ZhenDe Fu, Lei R. Li, Jason E. Minyard
  • Patent number: 10207854
    Abstract: Transportation packaging may be used to ship or transport a product, such as an electronic device. The transportation packaging may be reused subsequent to the transport of the product by removing a shape defined by a pattern included on the transportation packaging, assembling or altering a portion of the removed pattern, and engaging the assembled pattern with the product. In a particular embodiment, the assembled pattern may provide a usability surface for at least one peripheral device to be used with the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron R. Cox, ZhenDe Fu, Lei R. Li
  • Publication number: 20180303005
    Abstract: A product according to one embodiment includes a first bracket for coupling to a rail of a computer rack, and a bezel having a lock for selectively locking the bezel to the first bracket. A method according to another embodiment includes coupling a first bracket to a rail of a computer rack, and coupling a bezel to the first bracket. A system according to yet another embodiment includes a computer rack, a first bracket coupled to a rail of the computer rack, and a bezel having a lock for selectively locking the bezel to the first bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Camillo Sassano, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Patent number: 10068357
    Abstract: A 3D swivel bar chart has primary bars with associated secondary bars shown in a condensed form, such as along the z-axis hidden behind a corresponding primary bar. When a primary bar is selected, associated secondary bars swivel out from the z-axis to the front plane. When deselected, the secondary bars swivel back to the z-axis. The user can see additional information is tied to a bar without cluttering the presentation. For an application involving evaluation of a cognitive system, the primary bars can represent confidence levels for candidate answers to a natural language question. The chart includes a legend which displays a particular result when the corresponding primary bar is selected. When a label in the legend is selected, the visualization is augmented with explanatory information pertaining to the particular result, such as evidence extracted from corpora used by the cognitive system to arrive at the result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron R. Cox, Blake J. Fox
  • Patent number: 10061469
    Abstract: A 3D swivel bar chart has primary bars with associated secondary bars shown in a condensed form, such as along the z-axis hidden behind a corresponding primary bar. When a primary bar is selected, associated secondary bars swivel out from the z-axis to the front plane. When deselected, the secondary bars swivel back to the z-axis. The user can see additional information is tied to a bar without cluttering the presentation. For an application involving evaluation of a cognitive system, the primary bars can represent confidence levels for candidate answers to a natural language question. The chart includes a legend which displays a particular result when the corresponding primary bar is selected. When a label in the legend is selected, the visualization is augmented with explanatory information pertaining to the particular result, such as evidence extracted from corpora used by the cognitive system to arrive at the result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron R. Cox, Blake J. Fox
  • Patent number: 10031563
    Abstract: A tool-less heat spreader for dissipating heat produced by an electrical computing component includes a first section having a flexible thermal interface material for engaging either side of the electrical computing component; and a rigid heat shield pivotally connected to the first section, the rigid heat shield pivoting between one of a first position and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Aaron R. Cox, ZhenDe Fu, Lei R. Li, Jason E. Minyard