Patents by Inventor Arthur G. Volkmann

Arthur G. Volkmann 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).

  • REMOVABLE AIR DAMS FOR AIR COOLING IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20230422427
    Abstract: An air baffle assembly for air cooling in computer systems is described. The air baffle assembly can include a baffle body removably installed on a printed circuit assembly deployed on a chassis. The baffle body can cover memory components. The air baffle assembly can also include an air dam removably installed on the baffle body. The baffle body has a slot positioned on a side of the baffle body, which can be substantially parallel to a wall of the chassis. The baffle body can further include alignment rails positioned in the slot to guide installation of the air dam into the slot. The installed air dam can reduce a bypass region, thereby reducing airflow through the bypass region and increasing airflow through the memory components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew Benjamin Potter, John R. Grady, Arthur G. Volkmann
  • Airflow adjustment in an electronic module enclosure
    Patent number: 7817430
    Abstract: An electronic module enclosure has a frame with an airflow opening. A gate positioned within airflow opening pivots between open and closed positions, allowing a maximum and minimum amount of airflow, respectively, through the airflow opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David W. Sherrod, Wade D. Vinson, Michael E. Taylor, Arthur G. Volkmann, Troy A Della Fiora, George D. Megason, Chong Sin Tan, Alan B. Doerr
  • System and method for connecting electronic components
    Patent number: 7658630
    Abstract: A system and method for connecting electrical components. More specifically, a method includes positioning a first set of electrical contacts of a first device opposite from a second set of electrical contacts of a second device, and activating a mechanism configured to rotate the first set of electrical contacts between an engaged position against the second set of electrical contacts and a disengaged position offset from the second set of electrical contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Roger E. Tipley, Arthur G. Volkmann, Barry S. Basile, Steve L. Radabaugh
  • AIRFLOW ADJUSTMENT IN AN ELECTRONIC MODULE ENCLOSURE
    Publication number: 20080310100
    Abstract: An electronic module enclosure has a frame with an airflow opening. A gate positioned within airflow opening pivots between open and closed positions, allowing a maximum and minimum amount of airflow, respectively, through the airflow opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: David W. Sherrod, Wade D. Vinson, Michael E. Taylor, Arthur G. Volkmann, Troy A Della Fiora, George D. Megason, Chong Sin Tan, Alan B. Doerr
  • Drop down cable arm
    Patent number: 7026551
    Abstract: A system and method for managing electric cables. A cable arm is utilized to contain cables running to an electronic device. The cable arm having a mounting bracket that enables movement between at least two vertical positions relative to a base bracket is thus selectively moveable between a plurality of positions to permit access to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: John P. Franz, Arthur G. Volkmann, David L. Vaughn
  • Engaging/disengaging mechanism
    Patent number: 7027309
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, the present invention includes a first electrical connector located on a computer component and a biasing mechanism having a leverage member, such that actuation of the leverage member biases the first electrical connector between engaged and disengaged positions with respect to a second electrical connector separate from the computer component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: John P. Franz, Wade D. Vinson, Arthur G. Volkmann, David Deis, George D. Megason, Joseph R. Allen
  • Drop down cable arm
    Publication number: 20040216911
    Abstract: A system and method for managing electric cables. A cable arm is utilized to contain cables running to an electronic device. The cable arm having a mounting bracket that enables movement between at least two vertical positions relative to a base bracket is thus selectively moveable between a plurality of positions to permit access to the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: John P. Franz, Arthur G. Volkmann, David L. Vaughn