Patents by Inventor Douglas P. Kelley

Douglas P. Kelley 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).

  • Publication number: 20250041820
    Abstract: A system includes a synthesizer unit having a fluid input to receive fluids and a communication input to receive commands to synthesize data-encoded DNA sequences and cleave the DNA. A first flexible chemistry reaction chamber module may be fluidically coupled to the synthesizer unit to receive the data-encoded DNA sequences and amplify the sequences. A deposition unit may be fluidically coupled to the first flexible chemistry reaction chamber module to receive the amplified DNA sequences and encapsulate the amplified DNA sequences into one or more wells in a storage plate for storage and retrieval to and from a plate storage unit. Retrieved DNA may be processed and read by further units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Bichlien H. NGUYEN, Douglas P. KELLEY, Karin STRAUSS, Robert CARLSON, Hsing-Yeh PARKER, John MULLIGAN, Luis H. CEZE, Yuan-Jyue CHEN, Douglas CARMEAN
  • Patent number: 12157102
    Abstract: A system includes a synthesizer unit having a fluid input to receive fluids and a communication input to receive commands to synthesize data-encoded DNA sequences and cleave the DNA. A first flexible chemistry reaction chamber module may be fluidically coupled to the synthesizer unit to receive the data-encoded DNA sequences and amplify the sequences. A deposition unit may be fluidically coupled to the first flexible chemistry reaction chamber module to receive the amplified DNA sequences and encapsulate the amplified DNA sequences into one or more wells in a storage plate for storage and retrieval to and from a plate storage unit. Retrieved DNA may be processed and read by further units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Bichlien H. Nguyen, Douglas P. Kelley, Karin Strauss, Robert Carlson, Hsing-Yeh Parker, John Mulligan, Luis H. Ceze, Yuan-Jyue Chen, Douglas Carmean
  • Patent number: 12027361
    Abstract: High temperature superconductor (HTS)-based interconnect systems comprising a cable including HTS-based interconnects are described. Each of the HTS-based interconnects includes a first portion extending from a first end towards an intermediate portion and a second portion extending from the intermediate portion to a second end. Each of the HTS-based interconnects includes a substrate layer formed in the first portion, in the intermediate portion, and in the second portion, a high temperature superconductor layer formed in at least a sub-portion of the first portion, in the intermediate portion, and in the second portion, and a metallic layer formed in the first portion and in at least a sub-portion of the intermediate portion. The HTS-based interconnect system includes a thermal load management system configured to maintain the intermediate portion of each of the HTS-based interconnects at a predetermined temperature in a range between a temperature of 60 kelvin and 92 kelvin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Dawson Yee, Craig S. Ranta, Cliff C. Lee, Douglas P. Kelley, Matthew David Turner, David B. Tuckerman
  • Patent number: 11800691
    Abstract: The description relates to passive two-phase immersion cooling of computers, such as servers. One example can include multiple liquid immersion tanks configured to contain servers immersed in a liquid-phase of a coolant having a boiling point below a maximum operating temperature of the servers such that operation of the servers generates heat that is transferred to the liquid phase of the coolant and causes a portion of the coolant to boil to a gas phase of the coolant. The example can include a single phase separator tank and a single heat exchanger coupled to the multiple liquid immersion tanks as a sealed cooling system and configured to receive the gas phase of the coolant and configured to transition the gas phase of the coolant back to the liquid phase of the coolant and to automatically deliver liquid phase of the coolant to an individual liquid immersion tank responsive to further boiling producing additional gas phase of the coolant that evacuates the individual liquid immersion tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Kathryn Oseen-Senda, Douglas P. Kelley, Alexis Grace Schubert
  • Publication number: 20230189486
    Abstract: The description relates to passive two-phase immersion cooling of computers, such as servers. One example can include multiple liquid immersion tanks configured to contain servers immersed in a liquid-phase of a coolant having a boiling point below a maximum operating temperature of the servers such that operation of the servers generates heat that is transferred to the liquid phase of the coolant and causes a portion of the coolant to boil to a gas phase of the coolant. The example can include a single phase separator tank and a single heat exchanger coupled to the multiple liquid immersion tanks as a sealed cooling system and configured to receive the gas phase of the coolant and configured to transition the gas phase of the coolant back to the liquid phase of the coolant and to automatically deliver liquid phase of the coolant to an individual liquid immersion tank responsive to further boiling producing additional gas phase of the coolant that evacuates the individual liquid immersion tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Kathryn OSEEN-SENDA, Douglas P. KELLEY, Alexis Grace SCHUBERT
  • Publication number: 20220375869
    Abstract: High temperature superconductor (HTS)-based interconnect systems comprising a cable including HTS-based interconnects are described. Each of the HTS-based interconnects includes a first portion extending from a first end towards an intermediate portion and a second portion extending from the intermediate portion to a second end. Each of the HTS-based interconnects includes a substrate layer formed in the first portion, in the intermediate portion, and in the second portion, a high temperature superconductor layer formed in at least a sub-portion of the first portion, in the intermediate portion, and in the second portion, and a metallic layer formed in the first portion and in at least a sub-portion of the intermediate portion. The HTS-based interconnect system includes a thermal load management system configured to maintain the intermediate portion of each of the HTS-based interconnects at a predetermined temperature in a range between a temperature of 60 kelvin and 92 kelvin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Dawson YEE, Craig S. RANTA, Cliff C. LEE, Douglas P. KELLEY, Matthew David TURNER, David B. TUCKERMAN
  • Publication number: 20220347645
    Abstract: A system includes a synthesizer unit having a fluid input to receive fluids and a communication input to receive commands to synthesize data-encoded DNA sequences and cleave the DNA. A first flexible chemistry reaction chamber module may be fluidically coupled to the synthesizer unit to receive the data-encoded DNA sequences and amplify the sequences. A deposition unit may be fluidically coupled to the first flexible chemistry reaction chamber module to receive the amplified DNA sequences and encapsulate the amplified DNA sequences into one or more wells in a storage plate for storage and retrieval to and from a plate storage unit. Retrieved DNA may be processed and read by further units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Bichlien H. NGUYEN, Douglas P. KELLEY, Karin STRAUSS, Robert CARLSON, Hsing-Yeh PARKER, John MULLIGAN, Luis H. CEZE, Yuan-Jyue CHEN, Douglas CARMEAN
  • Patent number: 11439970
    Abstract: A system includes a synthesizer unit having a fluid input to receive fluids and a communication input to receive commands to synthesize data-encoded DNA sequences and cleave the DNA. A first flexible chemistry reaction chamber module may be fluidically coupled to the synthesizer unit to receive the data-encoded DNA sequences and amplify the sequences. A deposition unit may be fluidically coupled to the first flexible chemistry reaction chamber module to receive the amplified DNA sequences and encapsulate the amplified DNA sequences into one or more wells in a storage plate for storage and retrieval to and from a plate storage unit. Retrieved DNA may be processed and read by further units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Bichlien H Nguyen, Douglas P Kelley, Karin Strauss, Robert Carlson, Hsing-Yeh Parker, John Mulligan, Luis H Ceze, Yuan-Jyue Chen, Douglas Carmean
  • Patent number: 11192086
    Abstract: Reagents and solvents used for polymer synthesis are reused or recycled rather than discarded. The outflow from each step of polymer synthesis may be collected separately in one of multiple dedicated containers. Reuse returns the outflow from a step of polymer synthesis back to an input of a polymer synthesizer for subsequent use in that same step. Recycling processes the outflow from one or more steps of polymer synthesis to restore original concentrations or purity levels for use in a later synthesis run. Quality control analysis may determine if outflow collected from a polymer synthesizer is reused or recycled. These techniques reduce reagent cost and waste quantity. These techniques may be used with phosphoramidite or enzyme-based synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Bichlien Hoang Nguyen, Karin Strauss, Douglas P. Kelley
  • Publication number: 20200391175
    Abstract: Reagents and solvents used for polymer synthesis are reused or recycled rather than discarded. The outflow from each step of polymer synthesis may be collected separately in one of multiple dedicated containers. Reuse returns the outflow from a step of polymer synthesis back to an input of a polymer synthesizer for subsequent use in that same step. Recycling processes the outflow from one or more steps of polymer synthesis to restore original concentrations or purity levels for use in a later synthesis run. Quality control analysis may determine if outflow collected from a polymer synthesizer is reused or recycled. These techniques reduce reagent cost and waste quantity. These techniques may be used with phosphoramidite or enzyme-based synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Bichlien Hoang NGUYEN, Karin Strauss, Douglas P. Kelley
  • Patent number: 10588246
    Abstract: Computer systems and associated methods for cooling computer components are disclosed herein. One embodiment of a computer system includes a computer cabinet having an air inlet spaced apart from an air outlet. The computer system also includes heat exchangers positioned in the computer cabinet, and a heat removal system in fluid communication with the heat exchangers. The computer system additionally includes at least one sensor for monitoring heat transfer between the computer cabinet and the room. The computer system further includes a control system operatively coupled to the at least one sensor, the control system including a computer-readable medium holding instructions for determining whether heat transfer between the computer cabinet and the room is balanced based on information from the sensor, and if not, adjusting a parameter to balance the heat transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Cray, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas P. Kelley, Wade J. Doll, Alexander I. Yatskov
  • Publication number: 20190358604
    Abstract: A system includes a synthesizer unit having a fluid input to receive fluids and a communication input to receive commands to synthesize data-encoded DNA sequences and cleave the DNA. A first flexible chemistry reaction chamber module may be fluidically coupled to the synthesizer unit to receive the data-encoded DNA sequences and amplify the sequences. A deposition unit may be fluidically coupled to the first flexible chemistry reaction chamber module to receive the amplified DNA sequences and encapsulate the amplified DNA sequences into one or more wells in a storage plate for storage and retrieval to and from a plate storage unit. Retrieved DNA may be processed and read by further units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Bichlien H. Nguyen, Douglas P. Kelley, Karin Strauss, Robert Carlson, Hsing-Yeh Parker, John Mulligan, Luis H. Ceze, Yuan-Jyue Chen, Douglas Carmean
  • Publication number: 20160330875
    Abstract: Computer systems and associated methods for cooling computer components are disclosed herein. One embodiment of a computer system includes a computer cabinet having an air inlet spaced apart from an air outlet. The computer system also includes heat exchangers positioned in the computer cabinet, and a heat removal system in fluid communication with the heat exchangers. The computer system additionally includes at least one sensor for monitoring heat transfer between the computer cabinet and the room. The computer system further includes a control system operatively coupled to the at least one sensor, the control system including a computer-readable medium holding instructions for determining whether heat transfer between the computer cabinet and the room is balanced based on information from the sensor, and if not, adjusting a parameter to balance the heat transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Douglas P. Kelley, Wade J. Doll, Alexander I. Yatskov
  • Patent number: 9420729
    Abstract: Computer systems and associated methods for cooling computer components are disclosed herein. One embodiment of a computer system includes a computer cabinet having an air inlet spaced apart from an air outlet. The computer system also includes heat exchangers positioned in the computer cabinet, and a heat removal system in fluid communication with the heat exchangers. The computer system additionally includes at least one sensor for monitoring heat transfer between the computer cabinet and the room. The computer system further includes a control system operatively coupled to the at least one sensor, the control system including a computer-readable medium holding instructions for determining whether heat transfer between the computer cabinet and the room is balanced based on information from the sensor, and if not, adjusting a parameter to balance the heat transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Cray Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas P. Kelley, Wade J. Doll, Alexander I. Yatskov
  • Patent number: 8537539
    Abstract: Computer systems with air cooling systems and associated methods are disclosed herein. In several embodiments, a computer system can include a computer cabinet holding multiple computer modules, and an air mover positioned in the computer cabinet. The computer system can also include an airflow restrictor positioned proximate to an air outlet of the computer cabinet, and an overhead heat exchanger mated to the computer cabinet proximate to the air outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Cray Inc.
    Inventors: Wade J. Doll, Douglas P. Kelley
  • Publication number: 20120188706
    Abstract: Computer systems and associated methods for cooling computer components are disclosed herein. One embodiment of a computer system includes a computer cabinet having an air inlet spaced apart from an air outlet. The computer system also includes heat exchangers positioned in the computer cabinet, and a heat removal system in fluid communication with the heat exchangers. The computer system additionally includes at least one sensor for monitoring heat transfer between the computer cabinet and the room. The computer system further includes a control system operatively coupled to the at least one sensor, the control system including a computer-readable medium holding instructions for determining whether heat transfer between the computer cabinet and the room is balanced based on information from the sensor, and if not, adjusting a parameter to balance the heat transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Douglas P. Kelley, Wade J. Doll, Alexander I. Yatskov
  • Patent number: 8170724
    Abstract: Computer systems and associated methods for cooling computer components are disclosed herein. One embodiment of a computer system includes a computer cabinet having an air inlet spaced apart from an air outlet. The computer system also includes heat exchangers positioned in the computer cabinet, and a heat removal system in fluid communication with the heat exchangers. The computer system additionally includes at least one sensor for monitoring heat transfer between the computer cabinet and the room. The computer system further includes a control system operatively coupled to the at least one sensor, the control system including a computer-readable medium holding instructions for determining whether heat transfer between the computer cabinet and the room is balanced based on information from the sensor, and if not, adjusting a parameter to balance the heat transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Cray Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas P. Kelley, Wade J. Doll, Alexander I. Yatskov
  • Publication number: 20120008275
    Abstract: Computer systems with air cooling systems and associated methods are disclosed herein. In several embodiments, a computer system can include a computer cabinet holding multiple computer modules, and an air mover positioned in the computer cabinet. The computer system can also include an airflow restrictor positioned proximate to an air outlet of the computer cabinet, and an overhead heat exchanger mated to the computer cabinet proximate to the air outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Wade J. Doll, Douglas P. Kelley
  • Patent number: 8081459
    Abstract: Computer systems with air cooling systems and associated methods are disclosed herein. In several embodiments, a computer system can include a computer cabinet holding multiple computer modules, and an air mover positioned in the computer cabinet. The computer system can also include an airflow restrictor positioned proximate to an air outlet of the computer cabinet, and an overhead heat exchanger mated to the computer cabinet proximate to the air outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Cray Inc.
    Inventors: Wade J. Doll, Douglas P. Kelley
  • Publication number: 20100097751
    Abstract: Computer systems with air cooling systems and associated methods are disclosed herein. In several embodiments, a computer system can include a computer cabinet holding multiple computer modules, and an air mover positioned in the computer cabinet. The computer system can also include an airflow restrictor positioned proximate to an air outlet of the computer cabinet, and an overhead heat exchanger mated to the computer cabinet proximate to the air outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Wade J. Doll, Douglas P. Kelley