Patents by Inventor Christopher A Gonzales

Christopher A Gonzales 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: 7864541
    Abstract: A method according to one embodiment may include providing a baffle assembly comprising at least one airflow control zone with an airflow resistance. The method of this embodiment may also include positioning said baffle assembly in a flow of air through a chassis. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Radisys Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher D. Lucero, Javier Leija, James C. Shipley, Christopher A. Gonzales
  • Publication number: 20100118490
    Abstract: A method according to one embodiment may include providing a baffle assembly comprising at least one airflow control zone with an airflow resistance. The method of this embodiment may also include positioning said baffle assembly in a flow of air through a chassis. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: RADISYS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher D. Lucero, Javier Leija, James C. Shipley, Christopher A. Gonzales
  • Patent number: 7652891
    Abstract: A method according to one embodiment may include providing a baffle assembly comprising at least one airflow control zone with an airflow resistance. The method of this embodiment may also include positioning said baffle assembly in a flow of air through a chassis. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: RadiSys Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher D Lucero, Javier Leija, James C Shiplev, Christopher A Gonzales
  • Patent number: 7420804
    Abstract: The specification discloses an apparatus comprising a cold plate having an inlet and an outlet, the cold plate being attachable to a heat source, a heat exchanger having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the outlet of the heat exchanger is coupled to the inlet of the cold plate, and a hot-swappable pump module including at least one pump, the pump module being coupled to the cold plate and to the heat exchanger. The specification also discloses a process comprising cooling a heat source using a closed-loop cooling system comprising a cold plate having an inlet and an outlet, the cold plate being attachable to the heat source, a heat exchanger having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the outlet of the heat exchanger is coupled to the inlet of the cold plate, and a hot-swappable pump module including at least one pump, the pump module being coupled to the cold plate and to the heat exchanger, and removing or installing the pump module while the cooling system is operating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Javier Leija, Christopher D. Lucero, Christopher A. Gonzales
  • Patent number: 7316606
    Abstract: A method according to one embodiment may include providing a chassis comprising at least one selectively deployable fan disposed within the chassis. The method of this embodiment may also include moving the fan from a stowed configuration to a deployed configuration within the chassis and energizing the at least one fan. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: James C Shipley, Javier Leija, Christopher A Gonzales, Christopher D Lucero
  • Patent number: 7215552
    Abstract: In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes an apparatus to redistribute airflow throw slots of a chassis that houses boards. The apparatus includes at least one restriction region to limit airflow therethrough. The apparatus further includes an open region to allow airflow to pass therethrough. At least some of the airflow limited by the at least one restriction region will flow through the open region. The apparatus also includes a connection mechanism to connect to a chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: James C Shipley, Javier Leija, Christopher A Gonzales, Christopher D Lucero
  • Patent number: 7209364
    Abstract: A method according to one embodiment may include providing a circuit board assembly comprising a circuit board and a rotatable knob and at least one latch coupled to the knob via a linkage. The method of this embodiment may also include moving the at least one latch to a retracted position by rotating the knob, and inserting the circuit board assembly into a chassis. The method may then include moving the latch to an extended position. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modification are possible without departing from this embodiment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: James C. Shipley, Javier Leija, Christopher A. Gonzales, Christopher D. Lucero
  • Patent number: 7083449
    Abstract: In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes an apparatus that includes a latch to connect a board to a chassis. The apparatus further includes a pull lever to control whether said latch is retracted or extended. The latch connects the board to the chassis when it is extended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Javier Leija, James C Shipley, Christopher A Gonzales, Christopher D Lucero