Abstract: The present invention provides novel GM-CSF constructs and methods of using the same. In certain embodiments, the constructs of the invention comprise certain peptide fragments from GM-CSF. In other embodiments, the invention provides certain GM-CSF peptides that act as GM-CSF mimetics.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel GM-CSF constructs and methods of using the same. In certain embodiments, the constructs of the invention comprise certain peptide fragments from GM-CSF. In other embodiments, the invention provides certain GM-CSF peptides that act as GM-CSF mimetics.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel GM-CSF constructs and methods of using the same. In certain embodiments, the constructs of the invention comprise certain peptide fragments from GM-CSF. In other embodiments, the invention provides certain GM-CSF peptides that act as GM-CSF mimetics.

Abstract: A device and method of use of a hose support device for supporting hoses that extend from an animal attached milking machine to a central milk collection system is disclosed. Adaptation to animal size and position in the stall is provided with a coarse adjustment of the hose support tree. Finer adjustment for optimizing milk flow and preserving animal health is accomplished by providing a selection of hose positions that also hold the hose in position. Further adaptations include attachment to milking stalls of differing configurations including rotary milking parlors.

Abstract: In an active heat sink, a heat sink comprises a plurality of heat sink fins and multiple fans configured in a redundant arrangement coupled to the heat sink.

Abstract: An electronics cooling fan comprises at least one collapsible fan blade driven by centrifugal force to extend radially as the fan spins and driven by elastic force to retract as spinning slows or stops.

Abstract: In a cooling apparatus, a heat exchanger comprises tubing and multiple fins formed onto the tubing. The fins are formed to position and retain one or more cooling fans.

Abstract: An electronics cooling fan comprises a centrifugal clutch adapted to disengage and freewheel upon fan failure.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus comprises a printed circuit board and an air duct positioned adjacent the printed circuit board spanning space and forming an air-guiding channel from at least one system fan to at least one heat sink. The air-guiding channel is bounded on one side by the printed circuit board and on remaining sides by the air duct that compresses against the printed circuit board in a substantially airtight seal.

Abstract: In an electronic system, a method for operating a cooling fan comprises rotating an impeller about a rotational axis and detecting fan failure. The impeller is spatially expanded in response to the detected fan failure whereby airflow through the failed fan is blocked.

Abstract: A method for processing airflow distribution in a data center comprises monitoring airflow in a ventilation system including a plurality of fans in at least one server in the data center, and controlling cooling in the ventilation system as a function of the sensed airflow.

Abstract: An apparatus in one example comprises a reversible fan of an electronic module that rotates in a clockwise direction if the electronic module is communicatively coupled in a first position and a counterclockwise direction if the electronic module is communicatively coupled in a second position.

Abstract: In an electronic system, a method for operating a cooling fan comprises rotating an impeller about a rotational axis and detecting fan failure. The impeller is spatially expanded in response to the detected fan failure whereby airflow through the failed fan is blocked.

Abstract: A heat sink surface mounts to a printed circuit board in direct separation, thermal and physical, from components on the board. The heat sink cools the components by conducting heat from the components through the printed circuit board to the heat sink.

Abstract: An enclosure forms a plurality of tiers vertically stacked in a longitudinal dimension. Each tier is a 1U modular computer system having a computer chassis configured for mounting in the multi-tiered support, and computer components that need cooling within the computer chassis. A cold plate is in thermal communication with at least one of the computer components, and convectively removes heat from that component using a liquid coolant. A heat exchanger dissipates heat from the liquid coolant, and provides liquid coolant back to the cold plate. An air mover within the chassis cools the heat exchanger, blows air across other components needing cooling, and removes heated air from the chassis. The air mover may extend substantially across the chassis, or it may blow crosswise from an outlet-ventilating direction.

Abstract: In a liquid loop cooling device, a heat exchanger includes a tube arranged in a multiple-pass configuration including a plurality of substantially parallel tube segments. The heat exchanger further includes a plurality of fins coupled to the tube segments. The fins for adjacent tube segments are separated by a gap.

Abstract: An assembly includes a heat exchanger with a tube and a plurality of fins coupled to the tube, and a mount coupled to the heat exchanger capable of attaching a variable number and configuration of fans to the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A pump assembly includes inlet and outlet interfaces capable of coupling to a liquid cooling loop tubing, a plurality of pump connectors coupled to the inlet and outlet interfaces enabling pluggable connection of a plurality of pumps to the inlet and outlet interfaces, and a controller. The controller is coupled to the plurality of pumps and controls power levels of the individual pumps, enabling control of fluid flow rate in the liquid cooling loop.

Abstract: A printed circuit board connector engagement apparatus includes a four-bar linkage capable of coupling to an electronics system housing and is configured to accept and enable a printed circuit board to travel in a first direction until a connector on the printed circuit board and a corresponding connector coupled to the housing are aligned. The four-bar linkage further enables the printed circuit board to travel essentially orthogonal to the first direction to engage the printed circuit board and housing connectors.

Abstract: A liquid loop cooling apparatus includes rigid or semi-rigid tubing enclosing an interior bore or lumen within which a cooling fluid can circulate among at least one heat-generating component in a closed-loop system. The liquid loop cooling apparatus also includes at least one flexible bellows coupled to the tubing that isolates physical stresses along the tubing.