Patents by Inventor Andrew Rybak

Andrew Rybak 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: 7507121
    Abstract: An electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) clamp for an electrical connector which allows in one embodiment the reduction of a 12× cabling system to four 3× cabling system. The construction of another embodiment is compatible with the Infiniband technology especially when using Octopus cables. One embodiment of the clamp is in compliance with FCC Class B requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Scea, Lynda L Anderson, Robert L Nicoletti, Andrew Rybak
  • Patent number: 7491900
    Abstract: An electromagnetic gasket includes a first conductive shell having a pair of first side walls and a pair of first end walls extending from a first bottom wall defining a first opening, the pair of first side walls each having at least one first outward bias positioned thereon, the pair of first end walls each having a first tab extending therefrom, and the first bottom wall having an array of first openings and a pair of apertures; and a second conductive shell having a pair of second side walls and a pair of second end walls extending from a second bottom wall defining a second opening, the pair of second side walls and pair of second end walls each having at least one second outward bias positioned thereon, and the second bottom wall having an array of second openings. The First outward bias is configured to electrically connect to an inner surface defining an empty slot of an electrical enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. Peets, Andrew Rybak
  • Patent number: 7473139
    Abstract: An electromagnetic gasket includes a conductive shell having a pair of side walls and end walls extending therefrom defining at least one opening. The pair of side walls and the end walls have at least one outward bias and at least one inward bias positioned thereon for each opening. The outward bias is configured to electrically connect to an inner tailstock of an electrical enclosure. The at least one opening is configured to receive a connector port housing of a corresponding module therein. The at least one inward bias electrically connects the connector port housing to the inner tailstock of the electrical enclosure. Each module is an electrical module or an optical module, and the at least one inward bias and outward bias provide EMC sealing for multiple connector port housings of a plurality of modules having variable dimensions with respect to at least one of the X, Y and Z axis of the connector port housings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis R. Barringer, David C. Linnell, Andrew Rybak, Harold M. Toffler
  • Patent number: 7462072
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for associating a cable including a braid with an electronic device and improving electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shielding between the cable and the electronic device, the apparatus including a tubular member including an outer dimension, and defining a first opening, a second opening, and a cable cavity, the tubular member being configured to associate with the electronic device and the braid of the cable, the outer dimension of the tubular member being further configured to receive a charge from the braid of the cable in a region of the tubular member disposed externally to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Lynda L. Anderson, Norman L. Hoffman, Robert E. Mahoney, Robert L. Nicoletti, Andrew Rybak, Kenneth A. Scea
  • Patent number: 7438597
    Abstract: An electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) clamp for an electrical connector which allows in one embodiment the reduction of a 12x cabling system to four 3x cabling system. The construction of another embodiment is compatible with the Infiniband technology especially when using Octopus cables. One embodiment of the clamps is in compliance with FCC Class B requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Scea, Lynda L Anderson, Robert L Nicoletti, Andrew Rybak
  • Publication number: 20080146081
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for associating a cable including a braid with an electronic device and improving electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shielding between the cable and the electronic device, the apparatus including a tubular member including an outer dimension, and defining a first opening, a second opening, and a cable cavity, the tubular member being configured to associate with the electronic device and the braid of the cable, the outer dimension of the tubular member being further configured to receive a charge from the braid of the cable in a region of the tubular member disposed externally to the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lynda L. Anderson, Norman L. Hoffman, Robert E. Mahoney, Robert L. Nicoletti, Andrew Rybak, Kenneth A. Scea
  • Patent number: 7378603
    Abstract: An improved method and a cassette assembly for protecting electronic components, comprising of a housing that encloses the electronic components disposed over an insulator. The housing also encases a scissor jack component that can move from a first to a second position to enable actuation and unmating of the cassette assembly, such as to a next level of packaging. The housing has an overhang design, having complementary upper openings and lower cable shroud areas for supporting cable connections and for providing heat dissipation relief and EMC containment. Alternate designs provide for other components such as a honey comb screen and an EMC gasket to further enable EMC containment. In addition, other components such as an actuation trap door, a retention feature and card support members or support struts can be added to the design to enable better actuation and provide for an improved structural rigidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gary F. Goth, John J. Loparco, Andrew Rybak, John G. Torok
  • Patent number: 7377811
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for associating a cable including a braid with an electronic device and improving electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shielding between the cable and the electronic device, the apparatus including a tubular member including an outer dimension, and defining a first opening, a second opening, and a cable cavity, the tubular member being configured to associate with the electronic device and the braid of the cable, the outer dimension of the tubular member being further configured to receive a charge from the braid of the cable in a region of the tubular member disposed externally to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Lynda L. Anderson, Norman L. Hoffman, Robert E. Mahoney, Jr., Robert L. Nicoletti, Andrew Rybak, Kenneth A. Scea
  • Patent number: 7357675
    Abstract: An electromagnetic gasket includes a conductive shell having a pair of side walls and end walls extending therefrom defining at least one opening. The pair of side walls and the end walls have at least one outward bias and at least one inward bias positioned thereon for each opening. The outward bias is configured to electrically connect to an inner tailstock of an electrical enclosure. The at least one opening is configured to receive a connector port housing of a corresponding module therein. The at least one inward bias electrically connects the connector port housing to the inner tailstock of the electrical enclosure. Each module is an electrical module or an optical module, and the at least one inward bias and outward bias provide EMC sealing for multiple connector port housings of a plurality of modules having variable dimensions with respect to at least one of the X, Y and Z axis of the connector port housings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis R. Barringer, David C. Linnell, Andrew Rybak, Harold M. Toffler
  • Publication number: 20080060842
    Abstract: An electromagnetic gasket includes a conductive shell having a pair of side walls and end walls extending therefrom defining at least one opening. The pair of side walls and the end walls have at least one outward bias and at least one inward bias positioned thereon for each opening. The outward bias is configured to electrically connect to an inner tailstock of an electrical enclosure. The at least one opening is configured to receive a connector port housing of a corresponding module therein. The at least one inward bias electrically connects the connector port housing to the inner tailstock of the electrical enclosure. Each module is an electrical module or an optical module, and the at least one inward bias and outward bias provide EMC sealing for multiple connector port housings of a plurality of modules having variable dimensions with respect to at least one of the X, Y and Z axis of the connector port housings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dennis Barringer, David Linnell, Andrew Rybak, Harold Toffler
  • Publication number: 20080057787
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for associating a cable including a braid with an electronic device and improving electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shielding between the cable and the electronic device, the apparatus including a tubular member including an outer dimension, and defining a first opening, a second opening, and a cable cavity, the tubular member being configured to associate with the electronic device and the braid of the cable, the outer dimension of the tubular member being further configured to receive a charge from the braid of the cable in a region of the tubular member disposed externally to the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lynda L. Anderson, Norman L. Hoffman, Robert E. Mahoney, Robert L. Nicoletti, Andrew Rybak, Kenneth A. Scea
  • Publication number: 20080038959
    Abstract: An electromagnetic gasket includes a conductive shell having a pair of side walls and end walls extending therefrom defining at least one opening. The pair of side walls and the end walls have at least one outward bias and at least one inward bias positioned thereon for each opening. The outward bias is configured to electrically connect to an inner tailstock of an electrical enclosure. The at least one opening is configured to receive a connector port housing of a corresponding module therein. The at least one inward bias electrically connects the connector port housing to the inner tailstock of the electrical enclosure. Each module is an electrical module or an optical module, and the at least one inward bias and outward bias provide EMC sealing for multiple connector port housings of a plurality of modules having variable dimensions with respect to at least one of the X, Y and Z axis of the connector port housings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dennis R. Barringer, David C. Linnell, Andrew Rybak, Harold M. Toffler
  • Patent number: 7285962
    Abstract: A system for injecting noise signals onto power generated by a power source comprising: a voltage source; a device under test having a power input in operable communication with the noise introduction apparatus; and a noise introduction apparatus interposed between the power source and device under test in operable communication with the voltage source, the noise introduction apparatus comprising, a switching device configured to provide a low impedance conductive path when commanded, and a current limiting device in series with the switching device, the current limiting device configured to provide a low impedance conductivity for a selected current and a selected duration. The switching device and current limiting device cooperate to shunt the voltage source to the power input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph W. Bogdanski, King M. Chu, William M. Lorenz, Tuan D. Ngo, Andrew Rybak, Kwok M. Soohoo, Gerard V. Weber, Jr., William T. Winkler
  • Publication number: 20070095569
    Abstract: An improved method and a cassette assembly for protecting electronic components, comprising of a housing that encloses the electronic components disposed over an insulator. The housing also encases a scissor jack component that can move from a first to a second position to enable actuation and unmating of the cassette assembly, such as to a next level of packaging. The housing has an overhang design, having complementary upper openings and lower cable shroud areas for supporting cable connections and for providing heat dissipation relief and EMC containment. Alternate designs provide for other components such as a honey comb screen and an EMC gasket to further enable EMC containment. In addition, other components such as an actuation trap door, a retention feature and card support members or support struts can be added to the design to enable better actuation and provide for an improved structural rigidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Goth, John Loparco, Andrew Rybak, John Torok
  • Publication number: 20050257110
    Abstract: A system for injecting noise signals onto power generated by a power source comprising: a voltage source; a device under test having a power input in operable communication with the noise introduction apparatus; and a noise introduction apparatus interposed between the power source and device under test in operable communication with the voltage source, the noise introduction apparatus comprising, a switching device configured to provide a low impedance conductive path when commanded, and a current limiting device in series with the switching device, the current limiting device configured to provide a low impedance conductivity for a selected current and a selected duration. The switching device and current limiting device cooperate to shunt the voltage source to the power input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph Bogdanski, King Chu, William Lorenz, Tuan Ngo, Andrew Rybak, Kwok Soohoo, Gerard Weber, William Winkler