Patents by Inventor Berkeley T. Merchant

Berkeley T. Merchant 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: 8256627
    Abstract: A snap-mount blanking panel for an equipment rack or cabinet enclosure has ergonomic grips spaced laterally inwardly and offset forwardly to permit comfortable and reliable mounting and removal of the blanking panel regardless of lateral clearance. A special stacking structure engages the grips in a manner to position a blanking panel, when stacked upon a lower blanking panel, in a fixed and stabilized relation to the lower blanking panel. The stacking features enable stable stacking of multiple units, one on top of another, without requiring external confinement of the stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Upsite Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur T. Sempliner, Berkeley T. Merchant
  • Patent number: 8049109
    Abstract: A cable grommet system for installation in data centers, offices and the like, for sealing cable openings in raised flooring, wall or ceiling panels, server cabinets, etc. to facilitate the installation and revision of wiring and cabling to server installations while minimizing losses of any provided conditioned air. A wide variety of grommet configurations is possible with a limited number of component parts. An advantageous acute angle mounting of sealing brushes enhances the sealing effectiveness thereof, particularly for smaller sizes of cable openings. In some embodiments, a novel arrangement of electrical conductors is incorporated into the grommet structures for dissipation of electrostatic charges, enabling the basic frame components to be formed of a flame retardant material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Upsite Technologies, Inc
    Inventors: Arthur T. Sempliner, Berkeley T. Merchant
  • Publication number: 20110240573
    Abstract: A snap-mount blanking panel for an equipment rack or cabinet enclosure has ergonomic grips spaced laterally inwardly and offset forwardly to permit comfortable and reliable mounting and removal of the blanking panel regardless of lateral clearance. A special stacking structure engages the grips in a manner to position a blanking panel, when stacked upon a lower blanking panel, in a fixed and stabilized relation to the lower blanking panel. The stacking features enable stable stacking of multiple units, one on top of another, without requiring external confinement of the stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Arthur T. Sempliner, Berkeley T. Merchant
  • Patent number: 7959015
    Abstract: A snap-mount blanking panel for an equipment rack or cabinet enclosure has ergonomic grips spaced laterally inward to permit comfortable and reliable mounting and removal of the blanking panel regardless of lateral clearance. Resiliently flexible sealing skirt members create a positive seal with adjacent electronic devices or blanking panels. Stacking structure enables stable stacking of multiple units outside a container. An off-set platform allows for mounting ambient atmospheric indicators or signage, or may be used as a writing surface. A cable pass-through is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Upsite Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur T. Sempliner, Berkeley T. Merchant
  • Publication number: 20090178985
    Abstract: A snap-mount blanking panel for an equipment rack or cabinet enclosure has ergonomic grips spaced laterally inward to permit comfortable and reliable mounting and removal of the blanking panel regardless of lateral clearance. Resiliently flexible sealing skirt members create a positive seal with adjacent electronic devices or blanking panels. Stacking structure enables stable stacking of multiple units outside a container. An off-set platform allows for mounting ambient atmospheric indicators or signage, or may be used as a writing surface. A cable pass-through is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Arthur T. Sempliner, Berkeley T. Merchant
  • Publication number: 20090084580
    Abstract: A cable grommet system for installation in data centers, offices and the like, for sealing cable openings in raised flooring, wall or ceiling panels, server cabinets, etc. to facilitate the installation and revision of wiring and cabling to server installations while minimizing losses of any provided conditioned air. A wide variety of grommet configurations is possible with a limited number of component parts. An advantageous acute angle mounting of sealing brushes enhances the sealing effectiveness thereof, particularly for smaller sizes of cable openings. In some embodiments, a novel arrangement of electrical conductors is incorporated into the grommet structures for dissipation of electrostatic charges, enabling the basic frame components to be formed of a flame retardant material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Arthur T. Sempliner, Berkeley T. Merchant
  • Patent number: 7507912
    Abstract: A cable grommet system for installation in data centers, offices and the like, for sealing cable openings in raised flooring, wall or ceiling panels, server cabinets, etc. to facilitate the installation and revision of wiring and cabling to server installations while minimizing losses of any provided conditioned air. A wide variety of grommet configurations is possible with a limited number of component parts. An advantageous acute angle mounting of sealing brushes enhances the sealing effectiveness thereof, particularly for smaller sizes of cable openings. In some embodiments, a novel arrangement of electrical conductors is incorporated into the grommet structures for dissipation of electrostatic charges, enabling the basic frame components to be formed of a flame retardant material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Upsite Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur T. Sempliner, Berkeley T. Merchant
  • Patent number: D567120
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Upsite Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Berkeley T. Merchant
  • Patent number: D571641
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Upsite Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur T. Sempliner, Berkeley T. Merchant
  • Patent number: D577360
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Upsite Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur T. Sempliner, Berkeley T. Merchant
  • Patent number: D579762
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Upsite Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur T. Sempliner, Berkeley T. Merchant
  • Patent number: D596184
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Upsite Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur T. Sempliner, Berkeley T. Merchant
  • Patent number: D596185
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Upsite Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur T. Sempliner, Berkeley T. Merchant
  • Patent number: D596186
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Upsite Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur T. Sempliner, Berkeley T. Merchant
  • Patent number: D597823
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Upsite Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur T. Sempliner, Berkeley T. Merchant