Patents by Inventor Alex Carl

Alex Carl 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: 11697447
    Abstract: A tilt assembly (30) for a steering column assembly (10) including a pair of downwardly disposed plates each having a slot (36); an elongated member adapted to be rotated, wherein the elongated member penetrates the slot (36) of each downwardly disposed plate and extends therebetween; a rotational member (50) located within each slot (36) and having an opening through which the elongated member is received; a biasing member (60) with a first end (62) and a second end (68), where at least one end engages with the rotational member (50). The biasing member (60) is adapted to drive rotation of the rotational member (50). When the tilt assembly (30) is in an unlocked position, the rotational member (50) is adapted to travel with respect to the slot (36), and when the tilt assembly (30) is in a locked position, the rotational member (50) is adapted to rotate and engage with a wail that is fixed with respect to the slot (36).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: NSK LTD.
    Inventors: Alex Carl, Daniel Gazzerro, David Ray Hartman, Victor Corona Martinez
  • Publication number: 20220227409
    Abstract: A tilt assembly (30) for a steering column assembly (10) including a pair of downwardly disposed plates each having a slot (36); an elongated member adapted to be rotated, wherein the elongated member penetrates the slot (36) of each downwardly disposed plate and extends therebetween; a rotational member (50) located within each slot (36) and having an opening through which the elongated member is received; a biasing member (60) with a first end (62) and a second end (68), where at least one end engages with the rotational member (50). The biasing member (60) is adapted to drive rotation of the rotational member (50). When the tilt assembly (30) is in an unlocked position, the rotational member (50) is adapted to travel with respect to the slot (36), and when the tilt assembly (30) is in a locked position, the rotational member (50) is adapted to rotate and engage with a wail that is fixed with respect to the slot (36).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Alex Carl, Daviel Gazzerro, David Ray Hartman, Victor Corona Martinez
  • Patent number: 11197393
    Abstract: A method for assembling a modular cooling system includes attaching a support manifold to a first rail of an equipment rack, the support manifold defining a coolant supply channel and a coolant return channel; and mounting a first cold plate to the support manifold including engaging a manifold supply connector with a plate supply connector in fluid communication, the manifold supply connector being connected in fluid communication with the coolant supply channel of the support manifold, the plate supply connector being connected in fluid communication with a cooling system disposed within the first cold plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, Alex Carl Worrall
  • Publication number: 20190269039
    Abstract: A method for assembling a modular cooling system includes attaching a support manifold to a first rail of an equipment rack, the support manifold defining a coolant supply channel and a coolant return channel; and mounting a first cold plate to the support manifold including engaging a manifold supply connector with a plate supply connector in fluid communication, the manifold supply connector being connected in fluid communication with the coolant supply channel of the support manifold, the plate supply connector being connected in fluid communication with a cooling system disposed within the first cold plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, Alex Carl Worrall
  • Patent number: 10327358
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for fluid connections in modular cooling systems for cooling electronic components installed in equipment racks. A cold plate is positioned adjacent to a support manifold in a mated position, where the cold plate comprises a plate connector. The plate connector comprises a plate outer sleeve and defines a central passageway. The support manifold comprises a manifold connector, which comprises a manifold outer sleeve and defines a central passageway. An outer surface of the manifold outer sleeve is positioned adjacent to an outer surface of the plate outer sleeve. A cam is rotated about a pivot pin and engages with a plate retainer to secure the cold plate against the support manifold, and the central passageway of the plate connector is connected in fluid communication with the central passageway of the manifold connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, Alex Carl Worrall
  • Patent number: 9832906
    Abstract: Technologies for midplane docking systems for connecting adjacent levels of docks are provided herein. An extendable connection system includes: a connector cable, the connector cable having a first end and a second end; a male connector, the male connector connected to the first end of the connector cable, the male connector including male connecting mechanism; and a female connector, the female connector connected to the second end of the connector cable and including a female connecting mechanism adapted to connect with the male connecting mechanism, wherein the male connector is extendable relative to the female connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, Alex Carl Worrall
  • Publication number: 20170251573
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for fluid connections in modular cooling systems for cooling electronic components installed in equipment racks. A cold plate is positioned adjacent to a support manifold in a mated position, where the cold plate comprises a plate connector. The plate connector comprises a plate outer sleeve and defines a central passageway. The support manifold comprises a manifold connector, which comprises a manifold outer sleeve and defines a central passageway. An outer surface of the manifold outer sleeve is positioned adjacent to an outer surface of the plate outer sleeve. A cam is rotated about a pivot pin and engages with a plate retainer to secure the cold plate against the support manifold, and the central passageway of the plate connector is connected in fluid communication with the central passageway of the manifold connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, Alex Carl Worrall
  • Patent number: 9655281
    Abstract: Technologies for modular cooling systems for cooling electronic components installed in equipment racks are provided herein. A modular cooling system comprises a cold plate and a support manifold connected to the cold plate. Together, the support manifold and cold plate define a fluid path for cooling fluid from the support manifold to the cold plate. The modular cooling system also includes an equipment carrier including equipment cooled by the cold plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, Alex Carl Worrall
  • Publication number: 20160381834
    Abstract: Technologies for modular cooling systems for cooling electronic components installed in equipment racks are provided herein. A modular cooling system comprises a cold plate and a support manifold connected to the cold plate. Together, the support manifold and cold plate define a fluid path for cooling fluid from the support manifold to the cold plate. The modular cooling system also includes an equipment carrier including equipment cooled by the cold plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, Alex Carl Worrall
  • Publication number: 20160380399
    Abstract: Technologies for midplane docking systems for connecting adjacent levels of docks are provided herein. An extendable connection system includes: a connector cable, the connector cable having a first end and a second end; a male connector, the male connector connected to the first end of the connector cable, the male connector including male connecting mechanism; and a female connector, the female connector connected to the second end of the connector cable and including a female connecting mechanism adapted to connect with the male connecting mechanism, wherein the male connector is extendable relative to the female connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, Alex Carl Worrall