Patents by Inventor Andrew J. Dunn

Andrew J. Dunn 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).

  • AIRFOIL TO PROVIDE DIRECTED COOLING
    Publication number: 20160037687
    Abstract: An airfoil to provide directed cooling of active elements, such as in a multi-device storage enclosure. In accordance with some embodiments, an apparatus includes a housing having opposing first and second ends. A first active element is mounted within the housing adjacent the first end, and a second active element mounted within the housing adjacent the second end. A fan assembly is mounted within the housing adjacent the second end to establish an airflow through the housing adjacent the first and second active elements for cooling thereof. An airfoil is mounted within the housing between the first and second active elements to accelerate and direct the airflow proximate the second active element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Lon M. Stevens, Shawn J. Noland, Andrew J. Dunn
  • Airfoil to provide directed cooling
    Patent number: 9241427
    Abstract: An airfoil to provide directed cooling of active elements, such as in a multi-device storage enclosure. In accordance with some embodiments, an apparatus includes a housing having opposing first and second ends. A first active element is mounted within the housing adjacent the first end, and a second active element mounted within the housing adjacent the second end. A fan assembly is mounted within the housing adjacent the second end to establish an airflow through the housing adjacent the first and second active elements for cooling thereof. An airfoil is mounted within the housing between the first and second active elements to accelerate and direct the airflow proximate the second active element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Lon M. Stevens, Shawn J. Noland, Andrew J. Dunn