Patents by Inventor Christopher Michael Marroquin
Christopher Michael Marroquin 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: 9342121Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for non interruptive fluid cooling of an electronic enclosure. One or more electronic component packages may be removable from a circuit card having a fluid flow system. When installed, the electronic component packages are coincident to and in a thermal relationship with the fluid flow system. If a particular electronic component package becomes non-functional, it may be removed from the electronic enclosure without affecting either the fluid flow system or other neighboring electronic component packages.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2009Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporatoinInventors: William James Anderl, Evan George Colgan, James Dorance Gerken, Christopher Michael Marroquin, Shurong Tian
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Patent number: 9213378Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for non interruptive fluid cooling of an electronic enclosure. One or more electronic component packages may be removable from a circuit card having a fluid flow system. When installed, the electronic component packages are coincident to and in a thermal relationship with the fluid flow system. If a particular electronic component package becomes non-functional, it may be removed from the electronic enclosure without affecting either the fluid flow system or other neighboring electronic component packages.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: William James Anderl, Evan George Colgan, James Dorance Gerken, Christopher Michael Marroquin, Shurong Tian
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Publication number: 20100254089Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for non interruptive fluid cooling of an electronic enclosure. One or more electronic component packages may be removable from a circuit card having a fluid flow system. When installed, the electronic component packages are coincident to and in a thermal relationship with the fluid flow system. If a particular electronic component package becomes non-functional, it may be removed from the electronic enclosure without affecting either the fluid flow system or other neighboring electronic component packages.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: William James Anderl, Evan George Colgan, James Dorance Gerken, Christopher Michael Marroquin, Shurong Tian
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Patent number: 6964578Abstract: A cable connector retaining system includes a cable connector retaining assembly having a connector block and a movable retention block with a connector retention fastener, e.g., a threaded fastener. The system also includes a plate having a connector mounted thereon and a connector retention feature, e.g., a threaded hole, positioned adjacent to the connector. The connector block has a connector housed in an overmold jacket and connectable to the plate's connector. The connectors may be USB-type connectors, for example. The retention block is movably mounted to the connector block's overmold jacket so that the retention block's connector retention fastener may be aligned with the plate's connector retention feature. Once aligned, the connector retention fastener may be engaged with the connection retention feature. Movement of the retention block allows a single cable connector retaining assembly to be used for multiple plate configurations (i.e., with the connector retention feature at different positions).Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2002Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Mark Garrison Clark, Ray Clement Laning, Christopher Michael Marroquin, Brian Joseph Stanczyk, Randall Vincent Tointon
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Patent number: 6953897Abstract: A device and method for clamping and grounding a cable, includes a conductive cable clamp. The clamp is adapted to clamp and conductively engage a periphery of a conductive shield of the cable. In one aspect of the invention, the cable clamp includes a first conductive plate and a second conductive plate. Each of the plates has at least one groove formed therein. The first plate is positionable against the second plate so that the groove in the first plate and the groove in the second plate collectively form a hole extending from one edge of the cable clamp to an opposite edge of the cable clamp, with the hole accommodating the cable therein. In another aspect of the invention, the cable clamp includes a conductive flexible fabric having at least one pattern formed therein, with the pattern accommodating the cable therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2003Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Christopher Michael Marroquin, Mark James Jeanson, Don Alan Gilliland, Christopher Lee Tuma
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Patent number: 6913474Abstract: A connector coupling mechanism comprises a housing coupled to a first connector; and, a force applying device connected to the housing and being movable between docking and undocking positions; wherein in response to the force applying device moving to the docking position, a mechanical advantage is provided for facilitating a firm coupling of the first and second connector assemblies. In addition, the force applying device provides a mechanical advantage in response to the force applying device moving to undocking position for facilitating easy unplugging. The coupling mechanism provides a latching arrangement for releasable and positive retention of the force applying device in the docked position for preventing against inadvertent unplugging. A connector assembly coupling system is provided as well as a method of coupling connector assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2002Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Amanda Elisa Mikhail, Ray Clement Laning, Christopher Michael Marroquin, Scott Alan Shurson, Brian Joseph Stanczyk
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Publication number: 20040087193Abstract: A connector coupling mechanism comprises a housing coupled to a first connector; and, a force applying device connected to the housing and being movable between docking and undocking positions; wherein in response to the force applying device moving to the docking position, a mechanical advantage is provided for facilitating a firm coupling of the first and second connector assemblies. In addition, the force applying device provides a mechanical advantage in response to the force applying device moving to undocking position for facilitating easy unplugging. The coupling mechanism provides a latching arrangement for releasable and positive retention of the force applying device in the docked position for preventing against inadvertent unplugging. A connector assembly coupling system is provided as well as a method of coupling connector assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Amanda Elisa Mikhail, Ray Clement Laning, Christopher Michael Marroquin, Scott Alan Shurson, Brian Joseph Stanczyk
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Publication number: 20040009697Abstract: A cable connector retaining system includes a cable connector retaining assembly having a connector block and a movable retention block with a connector retention fastener, e.g., a threaded fastener. The system also includes a plate having a connector mounted thereon and a connector retention feature, e.g., a threaded hole, positioned adjacent to the connector. The connector block has a connector housed in an overmold jacket and connectable to the plate's connector. The connectors may be USB-type connectors, for example. The retention block is movably mounted to the connector block's overmold jacket so that the retention block's connector retention fastener may be aligned with the plate's connector retention feature. Once aligned, the connector retention fastener may be engaged with the connection retention feature. Movement of the retention block allows a single cable connector retaining assembly to be used for multiple plate configurations (i.e., with the connector retention feature at different positions).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2002Publication date: January 15, 2004Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Mark Garrison Clark, Ray Clement Laning, Christopher Michael Marroquin, Brian Joseph Stanczyk, Randall Vincent Tointon
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Patent number: 6621002Abstract: A ground from a printed circuit board to the frame of an electronic system is formed by a biaxially-compressible conductive spring that is captivated between the printed circuit board and a plastic stiffener to which the board is fastened. The spring makes contact with a ground pad on the underside of the printed circuit board. As the board is fully installed in the electronic system, standoffs attached to the system frame make contact with the conductive spring, completing the ground path. Keyhole-shaped cutouts in the printed circuit board secure the board without the use of tools. When the board assembly is lowered onto the standoffs, the head of the standoff passes through the circular opening of the keyhole. The board assembly is secured in place by sliding it on the standoffs to a position in which the head of the standoff is over the narrower slot portion of the keyhole.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2002Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Amanda Elisa Ennis, Greg Steven Lamp, Ray Clement Laning, Christopher Michael Marroquin, Scott Alan Shurson
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Publication number: 20030168233Abstract: A ground from a printed circuit board to the frame of an electronic system is formed by a biaxially-compressible conductive spring that is captivated between the printed circuit board and a plastic stiffener to which the board is fastened. The spring makes contact with a ground pad on the underside of the printed circuit board. As the board is fully installed in the electronic system, standoffs attached to the system frame make contact with the conductive spring, completing the ground path. Keyhole-shaped cutouts in the printed circuit board secure the board without the use of tools. When the board assembly is lowered onto the standoffs, the head of the standoff passes through the circular opening of the keyhole. The board assembly is secured in place by sliding it on the standoffs to a position in which the head of the standoff is over the narrower slot portion of the keyhole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Amanda Elisa Ennis, Greg Steven Lamp, Ray Clement Laning, Christopher Michael Marroquin, Scott Alan Shurson