Patents by Inventor Anthony C. Sharp
Anthony C. Sharp 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).
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Patent number: 7309279Abstract: A system for removing heat from a plurality of electronic assemblies including a cabinet having brackets for supporting electronic assemblies in a vertical array between a first vertical airflow path and a second vertical air flow path of the cabinet, and a plinth underlying the cabinet and having an input port receiving air from the first vertical airflow path of the cabinet, an output port transmitting air to the second vertical air flow path, a heat exchanger positioned in an air flow path extending between the input and the output ports, and a fan assembly for driving air through the heat exchanger and towards the input port. The system further includes at least one air flow distribution device establishing a predetermined flow rate distribution through electronic assemblies supported by the brackets.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2005Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Sanmina-Sci CorporationInventors: Anthony C. Sharp, Andrew Hudz, Peter Jeffery
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Patent number: 7011576Abstract: A system for removing heat from a plurality of electronic assemblies including a cabinet having brackets for supporting electronic assemblies in a vertical array between a first vertical airflow path and a second vertical air flow path of the cabinet, and a plinth underlying the cabinet and having an input port receiving air from the first vertical airflow path of the cabinet, an output port transmitting air to the second vertical air flow path, a heat exchanger positioned in an air flow path extending between the input and the output ports, and a fan assembly for driving air through the heat exchanger and towards the input port. The system further includes at least one air flow distribution device establishing a predetermined flow rate distribution through electronic assemblies supports by the brackets.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2002Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Sanmina SCI CorporationInventors: Anthony C. Sharp, Andrew Hudz, Peter Jeffery
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Patent number: 6889853Abstract: An earthquake-resistant rack for electrical equipment including a base having access apertures for receiving wires and cable therethrough and mounting apertures for securing the base to a floor upon which the rack is mounted. The rack also includes a pair of vertically extending upright members have lower ends secured to opposite sides of the base, and each upright member has a web, opposing first and second flanges projecting from the web, and openings for mounting electrical equipment thereon, and a cross member extends between upper ends of the upright members. Moreover, the base includes a bottom plate, side channels extending at an angle between the bottom plate and the webs of the upright members, and a central channel extending horizontally between the side channels. The channels provide additional strength and stiffness to the rack, without adding substantial weight to the rack.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2001Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: Sanmina Enclosure Systems DivisionInventors: Andrew Hudz, Irena Borojevic, Anthony C. Sharp
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Publication number: 20040180620Abstract: A system for removing heat from a plurality of electronic assemblies including a cabinet having brackets for supporting electronic assemblies in a vertical array between a first vertical airflow path and a second vertical air flow path of the cabinet, and a plinth underlying the cabinet and having an input port receiving air from the first vertical airflow path of the cabinet, an output port transmitting air to the second vertical air flow path, a heat exchanger positioned in an air flow path extending between the input and the output ports, and a fan assembly for driving air through the heat exchanger and towards the input port. The system further includes at least one air flow distribution device establishing a predetermined flow rate distribution through electronic assemblies supports by the brackets.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventors: Anthony C Sharp, Andrew Hudz, Peter Jeffrey
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Publication number: 20040132398Abstract: An integrated cabinet or a group of cabinets for supporting electronic equipment includes racks or other means for supporting the electronic equipment, heat management by liquid cooling, fire suppression systems, uninterruptible power supplies, power quality management, remote monitoring and control of cabinet parameters, such as temperature, humidity, intrusion, etc., a command center unit for connecting with and providing remote control and management of the electronic equipment contained within the cabinet(s), EMC/RFI/EMI containment and filters, seismic construction to comply with earthquake resistance standards, and acoustic noise control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: Anthony C. Sharp, Michael J. Clarke
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Patent number: 6652373Abstract: A system for removing heat from a plurality of electronic assemblies including a cabinet having brackets for supporting electronic assemblies in a vertical array between a first vertical airflow path and a second vertical air flow path of the cabinet, and a plinth underlying the cabinet and having an input port receiving air from the first vertical airflow path of the cabinet, an output port transmitting air to the second vertical air flow path, a heat exchanger positioned in an air flow path extending between the input and the output ports, and a fan assembly for driving air through the heat exchanger and towards the input port. The system further includes at least one air flow distribution device establishing a predetermined flow rate distribution through electronic assemblies supported by the brackets.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2002Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Sanmina-SCI CorporationInventors: Anthony C. Sharp, Andrew Hudz, Peter Jeffery
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Patent number: 6652374Abstract: A system for removing heat from a plurality of electronic assemblies including a cabinet having brackets for supporting electronic assemblies in a vertical array between a first vertical airflow path and a second vertical air flow path of the cabinet, and a plinth underlying the cabinet and having an input port receiving air from the first vertical airflow path of the cabinet, an output port transmitting air to the second vertical air flow path, a heat exchanger positioned in an air flow path extending between the input and the output ports, and a fan assembly for driving air through the heat exchanger and towards the input port. The system further includes at least one air flow distribution device establishing a predetermined flow rate distribution through electronic assemblies supported by the brackets.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2002Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Sanmina-SCI CorporationInventors: Anthony C. Sharp, Andrew Hudz, Peter Jeffery
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Publication number: 20030116513Abstract: An earthquake-resistant rack for electrical equipment including a base having access apertures for receiving wires and cable therethrough and mounting apertures for securing the base to a floor upon which the rack is mounted. The rack also includes a pair of vertically extending upright members have lower ends secured to opposite sides of the base, and each upright member has a web, opposing first and second flanges projecting from the web, and openings for mounting electrical equipment thereon, and a cross member extends between upper ends of the upright members. Moreover, the base includes a bottom plate, side channels extending at an angle between the bottom plate and the webs of the upright members, and a central channel extending horizontally between the side channels. The channels provide additional strength and stiffness to the rack, without adding substantial weight to the rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2001Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventors: Andrew Hudz, Irena Borojevic, Anthony C. Sharp
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Publication number: 20030077998Abstract: A system for removing heat from a plurality of electronic assemblies including a cabinet having brackets for supporting electronic assemblies in a vertical array between a first vertical airflow path and a second vertical air flow path of the cabinet, and a plinth underlying the cabinet and having an input port receiving air from the first vertical airflow path of the cabinet, an output port transmitting air to the second vertical air flow path, a heat exchanger positioned in an air flow path extending between the input and the output ports, and a fan assembly for driving air through the heat exchanger and towards the input port. The system further includes at least one air flow distribution device establishing a predetermined flow rate distribution through electronic assemblies supported by the brackets.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Anthony C. Sharp, Andrew Hudz, Peter Jeffery
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Patent number: 6506111Abstract: A system for removing heat from a plurality of electronic assemblies including a cabinet having brackets for supporting electronic assemblies in a vertical array between a first vertical airflow path and a second vertical air flow path of the cabinet, and a plinth underlying the cabinet and having an input port receiving air from the first vertical airflow path of the cabinet, an output port transmitting air to the second vertical air flow path, a heat exchanger positioned in an air flow path extending between the input and the output ports, and a fan assembly for driving air through the heat exchanger and towards the input port. The system further includes at least one air flow distribution device establishing a predetermined flow rate distribution through electronic assemblies supported by the brackets.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2001Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Sanmina-SCI CorporationInventors: Anthony C. Sharp, Andrew Hudz, Peter Jeffery
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Publication number: 20020173266Abstract: A system for removing heat from a plurality of electronic assemblies including a cabinet having brackets for supporting electronic assemblies in a vertical array between a first vertical airflow path and a second vertical air flow path of the cabinet, and a plinth underlying the cabinet and having an input port receiving air from the first vertical airflow path of the cabinet, an output port transmitting air to the second vertical air flow path, a heat exchanger positioned in an air flow path extending between the input and the output ports, and a fan assembly for driving air through the heat exchanger and towards the input port. The system further includes at least one air flow distribution device establishing a predetermined flow rate distribution through electronic assemblies supported by the brackets.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2001Publication date: November 21, 2002Inventors: Anthony C. Sharp, Andrew Hudz, Peter Jeffery
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Publication number: 20020173267Abstract: A system for removing heat from a plurality of electronic assemblies including a cabinet having brackets for supporting electronic assemblies in a vertical array between a first vertical airflow path and a second vertical air flow path of the cabinet, and a plinth underlying the cabinet and having an input port receiving air from the first vertical airflow path of the cabinet, an output port transmitting air to the second vertical air flow path, a heat exchanger positioned in an air flow path extending between the input and the output ports, and a fan assembly for driving air through the heat exchanger and towards the input port. The system further includes at least one air flow distribution device establishing a predetermined flow rate distribution through electronic assemblies supported by the brackets.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2002Publication date: November 21, 2002Inventors: Anthony C. Sharp, Andrew Hudz, Peter Jeffery
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Patent number: 6292780Abstract: A talking trading card playing system consists of a portable card player and a plurality of trading cards. Each card includes a card body having front and back surfaces, flexible sheets affixed to the front surface and to the back surface of the housing, and a voice chip for storing and generating sound patterns. The portable player comprises a power source located in the housing for supplying electrical power to the voice chip, and sound generation components. The subject trading card and player may be activated by aligning the card with electrical contacts on the face of the player, thereby establishing electrical contact between the card and the player.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1997Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: Micra SoundCards, Inc.Inventors: Dieter D. Doederlein, G. Dale Newman, Anthony C. Sharp, Michael E. Lucas
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Patent number: 5938199Abstract: A trading card capable of generating sounds comprises a thin housing having front and back surfaces, flexible sheets affixed to the front surface and to the back surface of the housing, a voice chip located in the housing for generating patterns of sounds, a battery located in the housing for supplying electrical power to the voice chip, and a switch located in the housing for activating the voice chip. The subject trading card may be activated by squeezing the flexible sheets between the thumb and forefinger at a selected switch location.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1995Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: The M2000 Group Inc.Inventors: Dieter D. Doederlein, G. Dale Newman, Brian J. Burgess, Anthony C. Sharp
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Patent number: 5855001Abstract: A talking trading card playing system consists of a portable card player and a plurality of trading cards. Each card includes a card body having front and back surfaces, flexible sheets affixed to the front surface and to the back surface of the housing, and a voice chip for storing and generating sound patterns. The portable player comprises a power source located in the housing for supplying electrical power to the voice chip, and sound generation components. The subject trading card and player may be activated by inserting the card into the player, thereby establishing electrical contact between the card and the player.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1995Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: Micra SoundCards, Inc.Inventors: Dieter D. Doederlein, G. Dale Newman, Anthony C. Sharp, Michael E. Lucas
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Patent number: 5641164Abstract: A trading card capable of generating sounds comprises a thin housing having front and back surfaces, flexible sheets affixed to the front surface and to the back surface of the housing, a voice chip located in the housing for generating patterns of sounds, a battery located in the housing for supplying electrical power to the voice chip, and a switch located in the housing for activating the voice chip. The trading card preferably has a piezoelectric driver coupled to a foam sound board for increasing the volume of sound. The subject trading card may be activated by squeezing the flexible sheets between the thumb and forefinger at a selected switch location.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1995Date of Patent: June 24, 1997Assignee: The M2000 Group Inc.Inventors: Dieter D. Doederlein, G. Dale Newman, Brian J. Burgess, Anthony C. Sharp
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Patent number: 5480156Abstract: A trading card capable of generating sounds comprises a thin housing having front and back surfaces, flexible sheets affixed to the front surface and to the back surface of the housing, a voice chip located in the housing for generating patterns of sounds, a battery located in the housing for supplying electrical power to the voice chip, and a switch located in the housing for activating the voice chip. The subject trading card may be activated by squeezing the flexible sheets between the thumb and forefinger at a selected switch location.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1994Date of Patent: January 2, 1996Assignee: The M2000 Group Inc.Inventors: Dieter D. Doederlein, G. Dale Newman, Brian J. Burgess, Anthony C. Sharp