Patents by Inventor Ernesto Ferrer

Ernesto Ferrer 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: 11877422
    Abstract: A memory cooler includes a unitary thermal transfer device and a pair of endcaps. The unitary thermal transfer device includes heat transfer tubes, a first end block, a second end block, an inlet chamber, an outlet chamber, an inlet, and an outlet. The first and second end blocks are structurally integrated with each of the heat transfer tubes. The inlet and outlet chambers are partially defined by either the first end block or the second end block. Each of the inlet and outlet chambers are fluidly coupled with the respective liquid flow channel of the at least one heat transfer tube. The respective flow channels to which the inlet and outlet chambers are coupled may be the same or different to define either a direct or a serpentine flow path. Each endcap is affixed to a respective one of the first end block and the second end block to define, in conjunction with the first end block and second end block, the inlet chamber and the outlet chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: John Franz, Ernesto Ferrer, Tahir Cader
  • Publication number: 20230345668
    Abstract: Example implementations relate to an electronic system providing thermal management of a removable device when connected to a host device of the electronic system including a receptacle, and a heat transfer device having first and second portions. The host device has a cooling component. The removable device having a heat spreader, is detachably coupled to the host device. The receptacle having spring fingers, is coupled to one of the cooling component or the heat spreader. The first portion is coupled to one of the cooling component or the heat spreader, and the second portion is protruded outwards. When the removable device is connected to the host device, the second portion extends through the receptacle such that the spring fingers establish direct thermal interface with the second portion to allow waste-heat to transfer between the heat transfer device and one of the cooling component or the heat spreader via the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Harvey J. Lunsman, Ernesto Ferrer, John Franz
  • Patent number: 11785743
    Abstract: A thin, single-layer thermally conductive jacket surrounds a PCA. One or more living springs integrated in the jacket exert compressive force on PCA components where cooling is desired. The compressive force creates and maintains a thermal contact though which heat is conducted out of the PCA components and into the jacket. The jacket conducts the heat (either directly or indirectly) to a liquid-cooled cold plate configured as a cooling frame surrounding one or more of the jacketed PCAs. The jacket, optionally through intermediate thermal transfer devices such as heat spreaders or heat pipes, transfers heat from components on the PCA to the cooling frame. Liquid flowing through the cooling frame's internal channels convects the heat out of the electronic device. Turbulence encouraged by turbulence enhancing artifacts including bends and shape-changes along the internal channels increases the efficiency of the convection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: John Franz, Ernesto Ferrer
  • Patent number: 11729943
    Abstract: Example implementations relate to an electronic system providing thermal management of a removable device when connected to a host device of the electronic system including a receptacle, and a heat transfer device having first and second portions. The host device has a cooling component. The removable device having a heat spreader, is detachably coupled to the host device. The receptacle having spring fingers, is coupled to one of the cooling component or the heat spreader. The first portion is coupled to one of the cooling component or the heat spreader, and the second portion is protruded outwards. When the removable device is connected to the host device, the second portion extends through the receptacle such that the spring fingers establish direct thermal interface with the second portion to allow waste-heat to transfer between the heat transfer device and one of the cooling component or the heat spreader via the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Patent Department LP
    Inventors: Harvey J. Lunsman, Ernesto Ferrer, John Franz
  • Publication number: 20230047496
    Abstract: A memory cooler includes a unitary thermal transfer device and a pair of endcaps. The unitary thermal transfer device includes heat transfer tubes, a first end block, a second end block, an inlet chamber, an outlet chamber, an inlet, and an outlet. The first and second end blocks are structurally integrated with each of the heat transfer tubes. The inlet and outlet chambers are partially defined by either the first end block or the second end block. Each of the inlet and outlet chambers are fluidly coupled with the respective liquid flow channel of the at least one heat transfer tube. The respective flow channels to which the inlet and outlet chambers are coupled may be the same or different to define either a direct or a serpentine flow path. Each endcap is affixed to a respective one of the first end block and the second end block to define, in conjunction with the first end block and second end block, the inlet chamber and the outlet chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: John Franz, Ernesto Ferrer, Tahir Cader
  • Publication number: 20220369513
    Abstract: A thin, single-layer thermally conductive jacket surrounds a PCA. One or more living springs integrated in the jacket exert compressive force on PCA components where cooling is desired. The compressive force creates and maintains a thermal contact though which heat is conducted out of the PCA components and into the jacket. The jacket conducts the heat (either directly or indirectly) to a liquid-cooled cold plate configured as a cooling frame surrounding one or more of the jacketed PCAs. The jacket, optionally through intermediate thermal transfer devices such as heat spreaders or heat pipes, transfers heat from components on the PCA to the cooling frame. Liquid flowing through the cooling frame's internal channels convects the heat out of the electronic device. Turbulence encouraged by turbulence enhancing artifacts including bends and shape-changes along the internal channels increases the efficiency of the convection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: John Franz, Ernesto Ferrer
  • Publication number: 20220344239
    Abstract: Examples described herein relate to a cooling assembly. In some examples, the cooling assembly includes a cooling component and a thermal gap pad disposed in thermal contact with the cooling component. The thermal gap pad includes thermally conductive fabric that is curved at a plurality of locations along one or both of its length or its breadth, wherein a first side of the thermal gap pad is disposed in thermal contact with the cooling component and a second side of the thermal gap pad is disposable in thermal contact with a heat generating component. Certain examples described herein also relate to an electronic circuit module having the cooling assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Harvey J. Lunsman, Ernesto Ferrer, Brady Dulian, Steven Dean
  • Publication number: 20220240416
    Abstract: Example implementations relate to an electronic system providing thermal management of a removable device when connected to a host device of the electronic system including a receptacle, and a heat transfer device having first and second portions. The host device has a cooling component. The removable device having a heat spreader, is detachably coupled to the host device. The receptacle having spring fingers, is coupled to one of the cooling component or the heat spreader. The first portion is coupled to one of the cooling component or the heat spreader, and the second portion is protruded outwards. When the removable device is connected to the host device, the second portion extends through the receptacle such that the spring fingers establish direct thermal interface with the second portion to allow waste-heat to transfer between the heat transfer device and one of the cooling component or the heat spreader via the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Harvey J. Lunsman, Ernesto Ferrer, John Franz
  • Patent number: 9651275
    Abstract: Examples described herein relate to adiabatic cooling units. For example, a method for mixing gases within an adiabatic cooling unit includes allowing a first gas at a first temperature to enter a mixing chamber on a non-exposed side of an adiabatic cooling media and utilizing a first baffle to direct the first gas in a direction away from the adiabatic cooling media. The method includes allowing a second gas at a second temperature to enter the mixing chamber on an exposed side of the adiabatic cooling media and allowing the first gas and the second gas to mix in the mixing chamber creating a mixed gas. The method also includes creating an inlet with the first baffle and a second baffle to direct the mixed gas away from the adiabatic cooling media and allowing the mixed gas to enter through the exposed side of the adiabatic cooling media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Tahir Cader, Ernesto Ferrer, Matthew R Slaby, Wade D Vinson
  • Publication number: 20160348940
    Abstract: Examples described herein relate to adiabatic cooling units. For example, a method for mixing gases within an adiabatic cooling unit includes allowing a first gas at a first temperature to enter a mixing chamber on a non-exposed side of an adiabatic cooling media and utilizing a first baffle to direct the first gas in a direction away from the adiabatic cooling media. The method includes allowing a second gas at a second temperature to enter the mixing chamber on an exposed side of the adiabatic cooling media and allowing the first gas and the second gas to mix in the mixing chamber creating a mixed gas. The method also includes creating an inlet with the first baffle and a second baffle to direct the mixed gas away from the adiabatic cooling media and allowing the mixed gas to enter through the exposed side of the adiabatic cooling media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Tahir CADER, Ernesto FERRER, Matthew R. SLABY, Wade D. VINSON
  • Patent number: 9429335
    Abstract: Mixing gases within an adiabatic cooling unit can include allowing a first gas at a first temperature to enter a mixing chamber on a non-exposed side of an adiabatic cooling media and utilizing a first baffle to direct the first gas in a direction away from the adiabatic cooling media. Mixing gases within an adiabatic cooling unit can also include allowing a second gas at a second temperature to enter the mixing chamber on an exposed side of the adiabatic cooling media and allowing the first gas and the second gas to mix in the mixing chamber creating a mixed gas. Furthermore, mixing gases within an adiabatic cooling unit can include creating an inlet with the first baffle and a second baffle to direct the mixed gas away from the adiabatic cooling media and allowing the mixed gas to enter through the exposed side of the adiabatic cooling media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Tahir Cader, Ernesto Ferrer, Matthew R. Slaby, Wade D. Vinson
  • Publication number: 20130174597
    Abstract: Mixing gases within an adiabatic cooling unit can include allowing a first gas at a first temperature to enter a mixing chamber on a non-exposed side of an adiabatic cooling media and utilizing a first baffle to direct the first gas in a direction away from the adiabatic cooling media. Mixing gases within an adiabatic cooling unit can also include allowing a second gas at a second temperature to enter the mixing chamber on an exposed side of the adiabatic cooling media and allowing the first gas and the second gas to mix in the mixing chamber creating a mixed gas. Furthermore, mixing gases within an adiabatic cooling unit can include creating an inlet with the first baffle and a second baffle to direct the mixed gas away from the adiabatic cooling media and allowing the mixed gas to enter through the exposed side of the adiabatic cooling media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventors: Tahir Cader, Ernesto Ferrer, Matthew R. Slaby, Wade D. Vinson