Patents by Inventor George Zacharakis-Jutz

George Zacharakis-Jutz 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: 11041500
    Abstract: A system for cooling a heat generating enclosure includes a first array of one or more fans of a first size and a second array of one or more fans of a second size, where the second array is in series to the first array. The system also includes a measuring unit configured to measure at least one process variable. The system also includes a control unit configured to control at least one of the fans in the first array or at least one of the fans in the second array based on the process variable, wherein the fans are controlled to achieve an optimization criterion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Barron, Rachael C. Freitas, Howard V. Mahaney, Benjamin W. Mashak, George Zacharakis-Jutz
  • Patent number: 11035371
    Abstract: A method of cooling a heat generating enclosure includes setting a speed of each fan in a first array of fans, wherein each fan in the first array of fans is a first size, is disclosed. The method further includes measuring a process variable. The method also includes calculating a cooling strategy based at least in part on the value of the process variable. The method further includes setting the speed of each fan in the first array of fans or the speed of each fan in a second array of fans, wherein the second array of fans is in series to the first array of fans and each fan in the second array of fans is a second size, and wherein the speed of each fan that is set in the first or second array is set to implement the cooling strategy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Barron, Rachael C. Freitas, Howard V. Mahaney, Jr., Benjamin W. Mashak, George Zacharakis-Jutz
  • Patent number: 10267340
    Abstract: A fan assembly system includes two or more circular fans, each fan situated in a round fan assembly, where each fan can be situated in the round fan assembly in any orientation. The system also includes a concentrically symmetric connector for each circular fan, located in a center of each circular fan. The system also includes a latching mechanism for each circular fan, where the latching mechanism is wholly contained within a swept area of a fan blade of the circular fan. The circular fans are arranged in a staggered arrangement, and the staggered arrangement of circular fans increases a number of circular fans that can be placed in the fan assembly system compared to a non-staggered arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Barron, Rachael C. Freitas, Howard V. Mahaney, Jr., Benjamin W. Mashak, George Zacharakis-Jutz
  • Patent number: 10170875
    Abstract: The embodiments relate to an apparatus allowing for the insertion and removal of multiple like and/or unlike connectors simultaneously without requiring permanent connector modification. The apparatus includes at least a first housing and a second housing. The first housing receives a first connector and the second housing receives a second connector. The first housing has a first variable aperture and the second housing has a second variable aperture. The first aperture is adjusted by a first retainer to hold the first connector in the first housing. The second aperture is adjusted by a second retainer to hold the second connector in the second housing. The first housing has a first exterior wall sized to receive and secure a second exterior wall of the second housing to form an assembly of the connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Khajistha Fattu, Rachael C. Freitas, Murali Neralla, Madeline Vega, George Zacharakis-Jutz
  • Patent number: 10031050
    Abstract: Embodiments herein describe a universal test platform that includes a universal test station (UTS) coupled to a system under test (SUT) using respective adapters. The adapters include an interface subdivided into portions that are assigned to different data and power standards. In one embodiment, the UTS is coupled to a UTS adapter using a plurality of cables that transmits the different data and power signals between the UTS and the adapter. For example, the interface in the UTS adapter may include a plurality of pins or optical channels that are each coupled to one of the plurality of cables. The SUT is coupled to a SUT adapter which may have the same interface as the UTS adapter. However, the SUT may be coupled to only a sub-portion of the I/O elements in the SUT adapter, and thus, only some of the I/O elements are used when testing the SUT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Khajistha Fattu, Michael Fattu, Rachael C. Freitas, George Zacharakis-Jutz
  • Publication number: 20180106702
    Abstract: Embodiments herein describe a universal test platform that includes a universal test station (UTS) coupled to a system under test (SUT) using respective adapters. The adapters include an interface subdivided into portions that are assigned to different data and power standards. In one embodiment, the UTS is coupled to a UTS adapter using a plurality of cables that transmits the different data and power signals between the UTS and the adapter. For example, the interface in the UTS adapter may include a plurality of pins or optical channels that are each coupled to one of the plurality of cables. The SUT is coupled to a SUT adapter which may have the same interface as the UTS adapter. However, the SUT may be coupled to only a sub-portion of the I/O elements in the SUT adapter, and thus, only some of the I/O elements are used when testing the SUT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Khajistha FATTU, Michael FATTU, Rachael C. FREITAS, George ZACHARAKIS-JUTZ
  • Publication number: 20170241440
    Abstract: A fan assembly system includes two or more circular fans, each fan situated in a round fan assembly, where each fan can be situated in the round fan assembly in any orientation. The system also includes a concentrically symmetric connector for each circular fan, located in a center of each circular fan. The system also includes a latching mechanism for each circular fan, where the latching mechanism is wholly contained within a swept area of a fan blade of the circular fan. The circular fans are arranged in a staggered arrangement, and the staggered arrangement of circular fans increases a number of circular fans that can be placed in the fan assembly system compared to a non-staggered arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: David BARRON, Rachael C. FREITAS, Howard V. MAHANEY, Jr., Benjamin W. MASHAK, George ZACHARAKIS-JUTZ
  • Publication number: 20170082112
    Abstract: A method of cooling a heat generating enclosure includes setting a speed of each fan in a first array of fans, wherein each fan in the first array of fans is a first size, is disclosed. The method further includes measuring a process variable. The method also includes calculating a cooling strategy based at least in part on the value of the process variable. The method further includes setting the speed of each fan in the first array of fans or the speed of each fan in a second array of fans, wherein the second array of fans is in series to the first array of fans and each fan in the second array of fans is a second size, and wherein the speed of each fan that is set in the first or second array is set to implement the cooling strategy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: David BARRON, Rachael C. FREITAS, Howard V. MAHANEY, JR., Benjamin W. MASHAK, George ZACHARAKIS-JUTZ
  • Publication number: 20170082111
    Abstract: A system for cooling a heat generating enclosure includes a first array of one or more fans of a first size and a second array of one or more fans of a second size, where the second array is in series to the first array. The system also includes a measuring unit configured to measure at least one process variable. The system also includes a control unit configured to control at least one of the fans in the first array or at least one of the fans in the second array based on the process variable, wherein the fans are controlled to achieve an optimization criterion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: David BARRON, Rachael C. FREITAS, Howard V. MAHANEY, Benjamin W. MASHAK, George ZACHARAKIS-JUTZ
  • Publication number: 20160365682
    Abstract: The embodiments relate to an apparatus allowing for the insertion and removal of multiple like and/or unlike connectors simultaneously without requiring permanent connector modification. The apparatus includes at least a first housing and a second housing. The first housing receives a first connector and the second housing receives a second connector. The first housing has a first variable aperture and the second housing has a second variable aperture. The first aperture is adjusted by a first retainer to hold the first connector in the first housing. The second aperture is adjusted by a second retainer to hold the second connector in the second housing. The first housing has a first exterior wall sized to receive and secure a second exterior wall of the second housing to form an assembly of the connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Khajistha Fattu, Rachael C. Freitas, Murali Neralla, Madeline Vega, George Zacharakis-Jutz
  • Patent number: 9515441
    Abstract: The embodiments relate to an apparatus allowing for the insertion and removal of multiple like and/or unlike connectors simultaneously without requiring permanent connector modification. The apparatus includes at least a first housing and a second housing. The first housing receives a first connector and the second housing receives a second connector. The first housing has a first variable aperture and the second housing has a second variable aperture. The first aperture is adjusted by a first retainer to hold the first connector in the first housing. The second aperture is adjusted by a second retainer to hold the second connector in the second housing. The first housing has a first exterior wall sized to receive and secure a second exterior wall of the second housing to form an assembly of the connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Khajistha Fattu, Rachael C. Freitas, Murali Neralla, Madeline Vega, George Zacharakis-Jutz
  • Publication number: 20160322766
    Abstract: The embodiments relate to an apparatus allowing for the insertion and removal of multiple like and/or unlike connectors simultaneously without requiring permanent connector modification. The apparatus includes at least a first housing and a second housing. The first housing receives a first connector and the second housing receives a second connector. The first housing has a first variable aperture and the second housing has a second variable aperture. The first aperture is adjusted by a first retainer to hold the first connector in the first housing. The second aperture is adjusted by a second retainer to hold the second connector in the second housing. The first housing has a first exterior wall sized to receive and secure a second exterior wall of the second housing to form an assembly of the connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Khajistha Fattu, Rachael C. Freitas, Murali Neralla, Madeline Vega, George Zacharakis-Jutz