Patents by Inventor Jacob Mertel

Jacob Mertel 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: 20250098109
    Abstract: An immersion cooling system and methods for operating the system are described. The system can comprise a vessel configured to hold thermally conductive, condensable dielectric fluid; a pressure controller to reduce or increase an interior pressure of the vessel; a computer component configured to be at least partially submerged within the dielectric fluid; and a fluid circulation system configured to draw the dielectric fluid from a sump area of the vessel, pass the dielectric fluid through a filter and deliver the dielectric fluid to a bath area of the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: EDWARD KING, Raquel PARKER, DARSHAN PATELL, RANDALL COBURN, JOSH HALEY, RYAN GRAHAM, JASON ERICKSON, JACOB MERTEL, TAYLOR MONNIG, BRIAN HAUGHT, RYAN MYRE, WILLIAM BRET BOREN, ANDREW DOWNS, DUSTIN YEATMAN, JOHN DAVID ENRIGHT, RICK MARGERISON, JIMIL M. SHAH, WILLIAM HADALA, JOSH WHITAKER, SEAMUS EGAN, BRAD FURNISH, Tim Tomlin
  • Publication number: 20250085742
    Abstract: The instant disclosure pertains to a portable command and control center system. The system may comprise a waterproof, hardened, latchable two-piece plastic shell and command and control components housed within the two-piece plastic shell. The command and control components may comprise an uninterruptable power supply configured to power the system and at least two monitors. The two monitors may be configured to pop up into a useful position when the two-piece plastic shell is unlatched. Advantageously, the system is compact and lightweight so that it may be transported and carried by one person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Jacob MERTEL, Taylor MONNIG, Hudson YOUNG, Matthew Jones, Matt MARTIN, Wyatt SITZ, Matt HALEY
  • Publication number: 20250040083
    Abstract: A cooling system includes a sump area configured to hold a dielectric fluid, a bath area that receives a computer component, a first filter, a second filter, and a pump that draws the dielectric fluid from the sump area, passes the dielectric fluid through at least one of the first filter or the second filter, and delivers the dielectric fluid to the bath area. The bath area holds the dielectric fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Edward King, Jacob Mertel, Brian Haught, Ryan Graham, Lillian Turner
  • Publication number: 20240381576
    Abstract: An immersion cooling system and methods for operating the system are described. The system includes a vessel configured to hold thermally conductive, condensable dielectric fluid; a pressure controller to reduce or increase an interior pressure of the vessel; a computer component to be at least partially submerged within the dielectric fluid; and a fluid circulation system to draw the dielectric fluid from a sump area of the vessel, pass the dielectric fluid through a filter and deliver the dielectric fluid to a bath area of the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: John David Enright, Raquel Parker, Darshan Patell, Randall Coburn, Josh Haley, Ryan Graham, Jason Erickson, Jacob Mertel, Taylor Monnig, Brian Haught, Ryan Myre, William Bret Boren, Andrew Downs, Dustin Yeatman, Edward King, Rick Margerison, Jimil M. Shah, William Hadala, Josh Whitaker, Seamus Egan, Brad Furnish, Tim Tomlin
  • Publication number: 20240343271
    Abstract: An interconnected network including a plurality of autonomous vehicles is described. Each autonomous vehicle can include an immersion cooling system. The network can include a central server for determining whether there has been any network disruption. In the event of the network disruption (or when a network disruption is predicted), the central server can deploy at least one vehicle to the area to maintain the network connectivity. Upon receiving the instructions, the vehicle can drive to the area. The central server can use an artificial intelligence algorithm to make the prediction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Jacob Mertel, John David Enright, Taylor Monnig
  • Publication number: 20240349451
    Abstract: A two-phase liquid immersion cooling system is described in which heat generating computer components cause a dielectric fluid in its liquid phase to vaporize. Advantageously, a pH indicator is employed to monitor the dielectric fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: Modine LLC
    Inventors: John David Enright, Jacob Mertel, Taylor Monnig
  • Publication number: 20240284643
    Abstract: The present disclosure refers to an immersion cooling system and process. Representative embodiments include an interface for interconnecting the inside of the vessel to the outside using an exemplary pass through plates. Additional embodiments include carbon tapes at the opening areas of the vessel. In one example embodiment, a ledge for returning any fluid that is condensed on the top door of the vessel may be provided. Representative features also may include roller covering or overlays, pipes to deliver a spray to clean components, and/or cooling a pump to prevent premature failure. Other embodiments include mechanisms for pump life improvement, gap fillers to reduce fluid needed, and improved vapor management techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Jimil Shah, Jacob Mertel
  • Patent number: 12049239
    Abstract: An interconnected network including a plurality of autonomous vehicles is described. Each autonomous vehicle can include an immersion cooling system. The network can include a central server for determining whether there has been any network disruption. In the event of the network disruption (or when a network disruption is predicted), the central server can deploy at least one vehicle to the area to maintain the network connectivity. Upon receiving the instructions, the vehicle can drive to the area. The central server can use an artificial intelligence algorithm to make the prediction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: MODINE LLC
    Inventors: Jacob Mertel, John David Enright, Taylor Monning
  • Patent number: 12035508
    Abstract: An immersion cooling system and methods for operating the system are described. The system can comprise a vessel configured to hold thermally conductive, condensable dielectric fluid; a pressure controller to reduce or increase an interior pressure of the vessel; a computer component configured to be at least partially submerged within the dielectric fluid; and a fluid circulation system configured to draw the dielectric fluid from a sump area of the vessel, pass the dielectric fluid through a filter and deliver the dielectric fluid to a bath area of the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Modine LLC
    Inventors: John David Enright, Raquel Parker, Darshan Patell, Randall Coburn, Josh Haley, Ryan Graham, Jason Erickson, Jacob Mertel, Taylor Monnig, Brian Haught, Ryan Myre, William Bret Boren, Andrew Downs, Dustin Yeatman, Edward King, Rick Margerison, Jimil M. Shah, William Hadala, Josh Whitaker, Seamus Egan, Brad Furnish, Tim Tomlin
  • Patent number: 12010820
    Abstract: The present disclosure refers to an immersion cooling system and process. Representative embodiments include an interface for interconnecting the inside of the vessel to the outside using an exemplary pass through plates. Additional embodiments include carbon tapes at the opening areas of the vessel. In one example embodiment, a ledge for returning any fluid that is condensed on the top door of the vessel may be provided. Representative features also may include roller covering or overlays, pipes to deliver a spray to clean components, and/or cooling a pump to prevent premature failure. Other embodiments include mechanisms for pump life improvement, gap fillers to reduce fluid needed, and improved vapor management techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Modine LLC
    Inventors: Jimil Shah, Jacob Mertel
  • Patent number: 11895804
    Abstract: A two-phase liquid immersion cooling system is described in which heat generating computer components cause a dielectric fluid cool the computer components. Advantageously, a pH indicator is employed to monitor the acidity of the dielectric fluid via, for example, a color change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Inventors: John David Enright, Jacob Mertel, Taylor Monnig
  • Publication number: 20230180439
    Abstract: An immersion cooling system and methods for operating the system are described. The system can comprise a vessel configured to hold thermally conductive, condensable dielectric fluid; a pressure controller to reduce or increase an interior pressure of the vessel; a computer component configured to be at least partially submerged within the dielectric fluid; and a fluid circulation system configured to draw the dielectric fluid from a sump area of the vessel, pass the dielectric fluid through a filter and deliver the dielectric fluid to a bath area of the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: John David Enright, Raquel Parker, Darshan Patell, Randall Coburn, Josh Haley, Ryan Graham, Jason Erickson, Jacob Mertel, Taylor Monnig, Brian Haught, Ryan Myre, William Bret Boren, Andrew Downs, Dustin Yeatman, Edward King, Rick Margerison, Jimil M. Shah, William Hadala, Josh Whitaker, Seamus Egan, Brad Furnish, Tim Tomlin
  • Publication number: 20230150546
    Abstract: An interconnected network including a plurality of autonomous vehicles is described. Each autonomous vehicle can include an immersion cooling system. The network can include a central server for determining whether there has been any network disruption. In the event of the network disruption (or when a network disruption is predicted), the central server can deploy at least one vehicle to the area to maintain the network connectivity. Upon receiving the instructions, the vehicle can drive to the area. The central server can use an artificial intelligence algorithm to make the prediction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Jacob Mertel, John David Enright, Taylor Monning
  • Publication number: 20230082410
    Abstract: A two-phase liquid immersion cooling system is described in which heat generating computer components cause a dielectric fluid cool the computer components. Advantageously, a pH indicator is employed to monitor the acidity of the dielectric fluid via, for example, a color change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: John David Enright, Jacob Mertel, Taylor Monnig
  • Publication number: 20230080447
    Abstract: The present disclosure refers to an immersion cooling system and process. Representative embodiments include an interface for interconnecting the inside of the vessel to the outside using an exemplary pass through plates. Additional embodiments include carbon tapes at the opening areas of the vessel. In one example embodiment, a ledge for returning any fluid that is condensed on the top door of the vessel may be provided. Representative features also may include roller covering or overlays, pipes to deliver a spray to clean components, and/or cooling a pump to prevent premature failure. Other embodiments include mechanisms for pump life improvement, gap fillers to reduce fluid needed, and improved vapor management techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: TMGCORE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jimil Shah, Jacob Mertel
  • Patent number: 11570935
    Abstract: The present application pertains to testing methods and apparatus useful in single phase or two-phase liquid immersion cooling systems. Single phase systems use a fluid similar to mineral oil in which to immerse the servers. As the fluid is heated by the operating servers the fluid is circulated to one or more heat exchangers for cooling so the fluid never boils. In contrast, two-phase systems cool heat generating computer components which cause a dielectric fluid in its liquid phase to vaporize. The dielectric vapor is then condensed back into a liquid phase and used to cool the computer components. Using the testing methods and apparatuses herein one may design and test more efficient components and systems. More specifically, the one or more heating elements are both passive and intelligent. They may be used to mimic the power load of a server which is used in the load testing of immersion cooling so actual servers are not required to test various aspects of the liquid immersion cooling units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: TMGCore, INC.
    Inventors: John David Enright, Jacob Mertel, Taylor Monnig, William Hadala
  • Publication number: 20220400584
    Abstract: An immersion cooling system and methods for operating the system are described. The system can comprise a vessel configured to hold thermally conductive, condensable dielectric fluid; a pressure controller to reduce or increase an interior pressure of the vessel; a computer component configured to be at least partially submerged within the dielectric fluid; and a fluid circulation system configured to draw the dielectric fluid from a sump area of the vessel, pass the dielectric fluid through a filter and deliver the dielectric fluid to a bath area of the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: John David Enright, Raquel Parker, Darshan Patell, Randall Coburn, Josh Haley, Ryan Graham, Jason Erickson, Jacob Mertel, Taylor Monnig, Brian Haught, Ryan Myre, William Bret Boren, Andrew Downs, Dustin Yeatman, Edward King, Rick Margerison, Jimil M. Shah, William Hadala, Josh Whitaker, Seamus Egan, Brad Furnish, Tim Tomlin
  • Publication number: 20220390993
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle is disclosed which can map a facility and navigate its way to a particular liquid cooling system. The vehicle can be in communication with a central server, which can control the vehicle. The vehicle can align itself against the liquid cooling system and receive a computing device on a platform of the vehicle. The platform can be lowered and secured in an enclosure of the vehicle. Then, the vehicle can transport the computing device to a storage facility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: JOHN DAVID ENRIGHT, JACOB MERTEL
  • Patent number: 11510339
    Abstract: A two-phase liquid immersion cooling system is described in which heat generating computer components cause a dielectric fluid in its liquid phase to vaporize. Advantageously, a pH indicator is employed to monitor the dielectric fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: TMGCore, INC
    Inventors: John David Enright, Jacob Mertel, Taylor Monnig
  • Patent number: 11497140
    Abstract: A two-phase liquid immersion cooling system is described in which heat generating computer components cause a dielectric fluid in its liquid phase to vaporize. Advantageously an absorption/desorption unit is employed having a carbon element and a controller configured to regulate the absorption unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: TMGCORE, INC.
    Inventors: John David Enright, Jacob Mertel, Taylor Monnig, William Hadala