Patents by Inventor Bernard Strmiska
Bernard Strmiska 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: 10010015Abstract: An enhanced airflow chassis system includes a component chassis that defines a chassis enclosure including a chassis entrance and component slots. First component carriers are mounted to first components and positioned in each of the component slots. Each first component carrier defines first component carrier airflow apertures that direct airflow entering the chassis entrance to the first component mounted to that first component carrier. A backplane located in the chassis enclosure opposite the component slots from the chassis entrance defines backplane airflow apertures and includes a component connector located adjacent each of the component slots that is connected to the first component mounted to the component carrier positioned in that component slot.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Chris Everett Peterson, Bernard Strmiska, Robert Boyd Curtis, Richard Andrew Crisp
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Patent number: 9989990Abstract: A receptacle connector may include a housing for housing a first pin and a second pin. The first pin may be of a first length and configured to be coupled to a first corresponding pin of an information handling resource received by the receptacle connector, the first pin comprising two contact bumps for maintaining electrical contact with the first corresponding pin. The second pin may be of a second length and configured to be coupled to a second corresponding pin of the information handling resource. The second length may be substantially shorter than the first length such that when the information handling resource is inserted into the receptacle connector, the first corresponding pin engages with the first pin before the second corresponding pin engages with the second pin. The second pin may comprise one contact bump for maintaining electrical contact with the second corresponding pin.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2015Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Dell Prodcuts L.P.Inventors: Gary B. Kotzur, Marcelo Saraiva, Bernard Strmiska
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Patent number: 9915085Abstract: Systems and methods that may be implemented to secure a bezel over a face of an information handling system chassis by using magnetic force to draw in and retain a ferromagnetic bezel latch pin in a latching position relative to complementary latch structure of the chassis. The disclosed systems and methods may be implemented in a manner that minimizes functional intrusions on the front (or other side) of a chassis enclosure to which a bezel is secured, that reduces the number and/or complexity of mechanical features that are conventionally employed, and/or that presents both an intuitive and pleasant user experience for the end user.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Bernard Strmiska, Richard A. Crisp, Peter Kaltenbach, Brad Collins, Kristy Baldwin
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Publication number: 20170295663Abstract: Systems and methods that may be implemented to secure a bezel over a face of an information handling system chassis by using magnetic force to draw in and retain a ferromagnetic bezel latch pin in a latching position relative to complementary latch structure of the chassis. The disclosed systems and methods may be implemented in a manner that minimizes functional intrusions on the front (or other side) of a chassis enclosure to which a bezel is secured, that reduces the number and/or complexity of mechanical features that are conventionally employed, and/or that presents both an intuitive and pleasant user experience for the end user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Bernard Strmiska, Richard A. Crisp, Peter Kaltenbach, Brad Collins, Kristy Baldwin
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Publication number: 20170188485Abstract: An enhanced airflow chassis system includes a component chassis that defines a chassis enclosure including a chassis entrance and component slots. First component carriers are mounted to first components and positioned in each of the component slots. Each first component carrier defines first component carrier airflow apertures that direct airflow entering the chassis entrance to the first component mounted to that first component carrier. A backplane located in the chassis enclosure opposite the component slots from the chassis entrance defines backplane airflow apertures and includes a component connector located adjacent each of the component slots that is connected to the first component mounted to the component carrier positioned in that component slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2015Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Chris Everett Peterson, Bernard Strmiska, Robert Boyd Curtis, Richard Andrew Crisp
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Patent number: 9668371Abstract: Systems and methods that may be implemented to secure a bezel over a face of an information handling system chassis by using magnetic force to draw in and retain a ferromagnetic bezel latch pin in a latching position relative to complementary latch structure of the chassis. The disclosed systems and methods may be implemented in a manner that minimizes functional intrusions on the front (or other side) of a chassis enclosure to which a bezel is secured, that reduces the number and/or complexity of mechanical features that are conventionally employed, and/or that presents both an intuitive and pleasant user experience for the end user.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Bernard Strmiska, Richard A. Crisp, Peter Kaltenbach, Brad Collins, Kristy Baldwin
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Patent number: 9515399Abstract: A stacked connector alignment system includes a board with processor and a board connector coupled to the processor. An alignment element is mounted to the board adjacent the board connector. The alignment element includes first alignment members and second alignment members that are spaced apart from the first alignment members. A first component includes a primary first component connector and a secondary first component connector that is located on an opposite surface of the first component from the primary first component connector, and the first alignment members are configured to engage the first component to align the primary first component connector with the board connector. A second component includes a second component connector, and the second alignment members are configured to engage the second component to align the second component connector with the secondary first component connector when the primary first component connector is connected to the board connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Salvador D. Jimenez, III, Corey Dean Hartman, Bernard Strmiska
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Publication number: 20160226164Abstract: A stacked connector alignment system includes a board with processor and a board connector coupled to the processor. An alignment element is mounted to the board adjacent the board connector. The alignment element includes first alignment members and second alignment members that are spaced apart from the first alignment members. A first component includes a primary first component connector and a secondary first component connector that is located on an opposite surface of the first component from the primary first component connector, and the first alignment members are configured to engage the first component to align the primary first component connector with the board connector. A second component includes a second component connector, and the second alignment members are configured to engage the second component to align the second component connector with the secondary first component connector when the primary first component connector is connected to the board connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Salvador D. Jimenez, III, Corey Dean Hartman, Bernard Strmiska
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Publication number: 20160181741Abstract: A receptacle connector may include a housing for housing a first pin and a second pin. The first pin may be of a first length and configured to be coupled to a first corresponding pin of an information handling resource received by the receptacle connector, the first pin comprising two contact bumps for maintaining electrical contact with the first corresponding pin. The second pin may be of a second length and configured to be coupled to a second corresponding pin of the information handling resource. The second length may be substantially shorter than the first length such that when the information handling resource is inserted into the receptacle connector, the first corresponding pin engages with the first pin before the second corresponding pin engages with the second pin. The second pin may comprise one contact bump for maintaining electrical contact with the second corresponding pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Gary B. Kotzur, Marcelo Saraiva, Bernard Strmiska
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Patent number: 9313913Abstract: A stacked connector alignment system includes a board with processor and a board connector coupled to the processor. An alignment element is mounted to the board adjacent the board connector. The alignment element includes first alignment members and second alignment members that are spaced apart from the first alignment members. A first component includes a primary first component connector and a secondary first component connector that is located on an opposite surface of the first component from the primary first component connector, and the first alignment members are configured to engage the first component to align the primary first component connector with the board connector. A second component includes a second component connector, and the second alignment members are configured to engage the second component to align the second component connector with the secondary first component connector when the primary first component connector is connected to the board connector.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Salvador D. Jimenez, III, Corey Dean Hartman, Bernard Strmiska
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Publication number: 20160021777Abstract: A stacked connector alignment system includes a board with processor and a board connector coupled to the processor. An alignment element is mounted to the board adjacent the board connector. The alignment element includes first alignment members and second alignment members that are spaced apart from the first alignment members. A first component includes a primary first component connector and a secondary first component connector that is located on an opposite surface of the first component from the primary first component connector, and the first alignment members are configured to engage the first component to align the primary first component connector with the board connector. A second component includes a second component connector, and the second alignment members are configured to engage the second component to align the second component connector with the secondary first component connector when the primary first component connector is connected to the board connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Salvador D. Jimenez, III, Corey Dean Hartman, Bernard Strmiska
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Patent number: 8144463Abstract: A card retention system includes a chassis comprising a chassis wall. A plurality of actuation channels are defined by the chassis wall. Each of the plurality of actuation channels includes an unsecured section, a secured section, and an arcuate section extending between the unsecured section and the secured section. A securing member is coupled to the chassis wall through the plurality of actuation channels. The securing member is operable to move relative to the chassis wall along a path defined by the plurality of actuation channels. A plurality of engagement members are located on the securing member. The securing member may be moved through the plurality of actuation channels to retain a plurality of cards in the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Jean Doglio, Bernard Strmiska
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Publication number: 20110249395Abstract: A card retention system includes a chassis comprising a chassis wall. A plurality of actuation channels are defined by the chassis wall. Each of the plurality of actuation channels includes an unsecured section, a secured section, and an arcuate section extending between the unsecured section and the secured section. A securing member is coupled to the chassis wall through the plurality of actuation channels. The securing member is operable to move relative to the chassis wall along a path defined by the plurality of actuation channels. A plurality of engagement members are located on the securing member. The securing member may be moved through the plurality of actuation channels to retain a plurality of cards in the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2010Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.Inventors: Jean Doglio, Bernard Strmiska
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Patent number: 7532486Abstract: A cam handle assembly for use with a modular information handling system components includes a latch with first protrusion and a second protrusion. The first protrusion is sloped such that when the sloped portion of the first protrusion contacts a portion of a rack or chassis, the latch is urged to a recessed position that will allow the cam handle to move between its closed and open position. The second protrusion on the latch is formed to engage an interface aperture that is formed in the cam handle. The interaction between the latch protrusions, the cam handle and the rack encourage proper operation of the cam handle to install an information handling system component within a rack.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2007Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Bernard Strmiska, Keith J. Kasprzak
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Patent number: 7397660Abstract: An airflow regulating apparatus includes a support frame for coupling to a chassis adjacent a heat producing component connector, the support frame defining a regulator channel, and also including an airflow regulator moveably coupled to the support frame and operable to be positioned in the regulator channel. A board including a heat producing component may be provided and the support frame coupled to the board, whereby the airflow regulator will move out of the regulator channel to allow airflow through the regulator channel and past the heat producing component. The heat producing component may then be removed, whereby the airflow regulator will move into the regulator channel to prevent airflow through the regulator channel.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2005Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Bernard Strmiska, Brandon Brocklesby
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Patent number: 7295447Abstract: A cam handle assembly for use with a modular information handling system components includes a latch with first protrusion and a second protrusion. The first protrusion is sloped such that when the sloped portion of the first protrusion contacts a portion of a rack or chassis, the latch is urged to a recessed position that will allow the cam handle to move between its closed and open position. The second protrusion on the latch is formed to engage an interface aperture that is formed in the cam handle. The interaction between the latch protrusions, the cam handle and the rack encourage proper operation of the cam handle to install an information handling system component within a rack.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2005Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Bernard Strmiska, Keith J. Kasprzak
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Publication number: 20070188999Abstract: A cam handle assembly for use with a modular information handling system components includes a latch with first protrusion and a second protrusion. The first protrusion is sloped such that when the sloped portion of the first protrusion contacts a portion of a rack or chassis, the latch is urged to a recessed position that will allow the cam handle to move between its closed and open position. The second protrusion on the latch is formed to engage an interface aperture that is formed in the cam handle. The interaction between the latch protrusions, the cam handle and the rack encourage proper operation of the cam handle to install an information handling system component within a rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.Inventors: Bernard Strmiska, Keith Kasprzak
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Publication number: 20070008699Abstract: An airflow regulating apparatus includes a support frame for coupling to a chassis adjacent a heat producing component connector, the support frame defining a regulator channel, and also includes an airflow regulator moveably coupled to the support frame and operable to be positioned in the regulator channel. A board including a heat producing component may be provided and the support frame coupled to the board, whereby the airflow regulator will move out of the regulator channel to allow airflow through the regulator channel and past the heat producing component. The heat producing component may then be removed, whereby the airflow regulator will move into the regulator channel to prevent airflow through the regulator channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2005Publication date: January 11, 2007Applicant: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Bernard Strmiska, Brandon Brocklesby
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Publication number: 20070002550Abstract: A cam handle assembly for use with a modular information handling system components includes a latch with first protrusion and a second protrusion. The first protrusion is sloped such that when the sloped portion of the first protrusion contacts a portion of a rack or chassis, the latch is urged to a recessed position that will allow the cam handle to move between its closed and open position. The second protrusion on the latch is formed to engage an interface aperture that is formed in the cam handle. The interaction between the latch protrusions, the cam handle and the rack encourage proper operation of the cam handle to install an information handling system component within a rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2005Publication date: January 4, 2007Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.Inventors: Bernard Strmiska, Keith Kasprzak
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Patent number: 7075791Abstract: An apparatus for securing and releasing a chassis component is provided that includes a latch including a beveled surface, the latch operable to translate along an axis. A first resilient member is coupled to the latch, the first resilient member operable to bias the latch in a latching position along the axis. A second resilient member is coupled to the latch and adjacent the beveled surface, whereby upon a first translating motion of the latch the second resilient member is moved to a retaining position, and upon a second translating motion of the latch the second resilient member is moved to a release position.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2004Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Bernard Strmiska, Russell Smith, Brandon Brocklesby