Patents by Inventor James Don Curlee

James Don Curlee 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: 20230128067
    Abstract: A transport support structure comprises a platform, a first frame side on the platform, a second frame side on the platform and a third frame side on the platform. The second frame side is disposed opposite and spaced apart from the first frame side, and the third frame side extends between the first and second frame sides. The transport support structure further comprises first and second support receiving members disposed under the platform. The first support receiving member includes a first opening configured to receive a first lifting device support element, and the second support receiving member includes a second opening configured to receive a second lifting device support element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffery Todd Sayles, James Don Curlee, Tony P. Middleton, Luis Alejandro Ruiz Holguin
  • Patent number: 11582874
    Abstract: A system may include first and second apparatuses. The first and second apparatuses may each include: an enclosure portion including a plurality of mounting features that are configured to receive information handling systems, wherein dimensions of the enclosure portion define a footprint; a base portion disposed below the enclosure portion and coupled to the enclosure portion; a plurality of casters coupled to the base portion and mounted in respective positions that are laterally displaced from the base portion such that the positions are outside the footprint of the enclosure portion; and a locking mechanism. The first and second apparatuses may be operable to be coupled together via their respective locking mechanisms for transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: James Don Curlee, Steven Embleton, Joshua Scott Keup, Ben John Sy
  • Patent number: 11388836
    Abstract: An apparatus may include a plastic frame; a plurality of mounting features coupled to the plastic frame such that the plastic frame is configured to maintain the plurality of mounting features in a desired orientation, wherein the plurality of mounting features, when in the desired orientation, are operable to receive and retain information handling systems; and a base coupled to the plastic frame and disposed below the plastic frame along a central vertical axis of the apparatus that is defined by the orientation of the plurality of mounting features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: James Don Curlee, Steven Embleton, Joshua Scott Keup, Ben John Sy
  • Patent number: 11234350
    Abstract: A housing device for isolating electromagnetic interference emitting devices includes a structural frame for housing the electromagnetic interference emitting devices. The housing device further includes a non-structural electromagnetic interference isolating enclosure. The non-structural electromagnetic interference isolating enclosure is for encapsulating the structural frame. The non-structural electromagnetic interference isolating enclosure includes an access portion that enables the structural frame to be accessed. The access portion includes a vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Steven Embleton, Eric Michael Tunks, Ben John Sy, James Don Curlee, Joshua S. Keup
  • Patent number: 11164146
    Abstract: An apparatus may include an enclosure that includes a plurality of mounting features that are configured to receive information handling systems; an information handling resource configured to store and update a data structure that includes information regarding the information handling systems that are received in the enclosure; and a display configured to display inventory information for the enclosure based on the data structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: James Don Curlee, Steven Embleton, Joshua Scott Keup, Ben John Sy
  • Patent number: 11147194
    Abstract: A housing device for isolating electromagnetic interference emitting devices includes a structural frame. The structural frame of the housing device is for housing the electromagnetic interference emitting devices. The housing device further includes an electromagnetic interference isolating enclosure. The electromagnetic interference isolating enclosure of the housing device is non-structural. The electromagnetic interference isolating enclosure of the housing device is for encapsulating the structural frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Steven Embleton, Ben John Sy, Eric Michael Tunks, James Don Curlee, Joshua S. Keup
  • Publication number: 20210219446
    Abstract: An apparatus may include an enclosure that includes a plurality of mounting features that are configured to receive information handling systems, a plurality of casters coupled to the enclosure, and first and second dampers. The first damper may have a first resonance frequency and be disposed such that, when the information handling systems are received in the enclosure, the first damper is coupled between the information handling systems and the plurality of casters. The second damper may have a second, different resonance frequency and be disposed such that, when the information handling systems are received in the enclosure, the second damper is coupled between the information handling systems and the plurality of casters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: James Don CURLEE, Steven EMBLETON, Joshua Scott KEUP, Ben John SY
  • Publication number: 20210219443
    Abstract: A system may include first and second apparatuses. The first and second apparatuses may each include: an enclosure portion including a plurality of mounting features that are configured to receive information handling systems, wherein dimensions of the enclosure portion define a footprint; a base portion disposed below the enclosure portion and coupled to the enclosure portion; a plurality of casters coupled to the base portion and mounted in respective positions that are laterally displaced from the base portion such that the positions are outside the footprint of the enclosure portion; and a locking mechanism. The first and second apparatuses may be operable to be coupled together via their respective locking mechanisms for transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: James Don CURLEE, Steven EMBLETON, Joshua Scott KEUP, Ben John SY
  • Publication number: 20210213992
    Abstract: An apparatus may include an enclosure that includes a plurality of mounting features that are configured to receive information handling systems. A base may be disposed below the enclosure, coupled to the enclosure, and may include a plurality of wheels. The base may be coupled to the enclosure via a height adjustment mechanism configured to lower and raise the enclosure relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: James Don CURLEE, Steven EMBLETON, Joshua Scott KEUP, Ben John SY
  • Publication number: 20210219453
    Abstract: An apparatus may include a plastic frame; a plurality of mounting features coupled to the plastic frame such that the plastic frame is configured to maintain the plurality of mounting features in a desired orientation, wherein the plurality of mounting features, when in the desired orientation, are operable to receive and retain information handling systems; and a base coupled to the plastic frame and disposed below the plastic frame along a central vertical axis of the apparatus that is defined by the orientation of the plurality of mounting features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: James Don CURLEE, Steven EMBLETON, Joshua Scott KEUP, Ben John SY
  • Publication number: 20210142264
    Abstract: An apparatus may include an enclosure that includes a plurality of mounting features that are configured to receive information handling systems; an information handling resource configured to store and update a data structure that includes information regarding the information handling systems that are received in the enclosure; and a display configured to display inventory information for the enclosure based on the data structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: James Don CURLEE, Steven EMBLETON, Joshua Scott KEUP, Ben John SY
  • Publication number: 20210059080
    Abstract: A housing device for isolating electromagnetic interference emitting devices includes a structural frame for housing the electromagnetic interference emitting devices. The housing device further includes a non-structural electromagnetic interference isolating enclosure. The non-structural electromagnetic interference isolating enclosure is for encapsulating the structural frame. The non-structural electromagnetic interference isolating enclosure includes an access portion that enables the structural frame to be accessed. The access portion includes a vent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Steven Embleton, Eric Michael Tunks, Ben John Sy, James Don Curlee, Joshua S. Keup
  • Publication number: 20210059082
    Abstract: A housing device for isolating electromagnetic interference emitting devices includes a structural frame. The structural frame of the housing device is for housing the electromagnetic interference emitting devices. The housing device further includes an electromagnetic interference isolating enclosure. The electromagnetic interference isolating enclosure of the housing device is non-structural. The electromagnetic interference isolating enclosure of the housing device is for encapsulating the structural frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Steven Embleton, Ben John Sy, Eric Michael Tunks, James Don Curlee, Joshua S. Keup
  • Publication number: 20210059081
    Abstract: A housing device for isolating electromagnetic interference emitting (EMI) devices includes an EMI isolating enclosure and a power manager. The power manager includes a filter mounted to a first portion of the EMI isolating enclosure. The power manager further includes a path, through the EMI isolating enclosure, that is isolated from an interior of the EMI isolating enclosure. The power manager further includes a power provider adapted to provide power to the filter by obtaining the power using the path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Steven Embleton, Ben John Sy, James Don Curlee, Eric Michael Tunks, Joshua S. Keup
  • Patent number: 10850757
    Abstract: An apparatus may include an enclosure portion having a width, a depth, and a height, wherein the enclosure portion has a footprint defined by the width and the depth, and wherein the enclosure portion includes a plurality of mounting features that are configured to receive information handling systems along a direction corresponding to the depth. The apparatus may further include a base portion disposed below the enclosure portion and coupled to the enclosure portion. The apparatus may yet further include a plurality of casters coupled to the base portion and mounted in respective positions that are laterally displaced from the base portion such that the positions are outside the footprint of the enclosure portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: James Don Curlee, Steven Embleton, Joshua Scott Keup, Ben John Sy
  • Patent number: 10729039
    Abstract: A method of assembling a direct-contact, liquid-cooled (DL) Rack Information Handling System (RIHS) includes inserting a leak containment barrier in a node enclosure provisioned with heat-generating functional components. The method also includes attaching a system of conduits supplying cooling liquid through the node enclosure and including a supply conduit extending from a node inlet coupling and a return conduit terminating in a node outlet coupling. A trough of the leak containment barrier underlays a portion of the system of conduits of an LC node and forms a drain path to a drain port of the node enclosure. The method further includes mounting the LC node insertably received in one node-receiving slot having a rear section configured for blind mating of the node inlet and outlet ports to a node-receiving liquid inlet port and a node-receiving liquid outlet port positioned to be inwardly facing to the couplings of the LC node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Austin Michael Shelnutt, Travis C. North, Christopher M. Helberg, James Don Curlee, Chin-An Huang
  • Publication number: 20190141862
    Abstract: A method of assembling a direct-contact, liquid-cooled (DL) Rack Information Handling System (RIHS) includes inserting a leak containment barrier in a node enclosure provisioned with heat-generating functional components. The method also includes attaching a system of conduits supplying cooling liquid through the node enclosure and including a supply conduit extending from a node inlet coupling and a return conduit terminating in a node outlet coupling. A trough of the leak containment barrier underlays a portion of the system of conduits of an LC node and forms a drain path to a drain port of the node enclosure. The method further includes mounting the LC node insertably received in one node-receiving slot having a rear section configured for blind mating of the node inlet and outlet ports to a node-receiving liquid inlet port and a node-receiving liquid outlet port positioned to be inwardly facing to the couplings of the LC node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: AUSTIN MICHAEL SHELNUTT, TRAVIS C. NORTH, CHRISTOPHER M. HELBERG, JAMES DON CURLEE, CHIN-AN HUANG
  • Patent number: 10206312
    Abstract: A direct-contact liquid-cooled (DL) Rack Information Handling System (RIHS) includes liquid cooled (LC) nodes having a chassis received in a respective chassis-receiving bay of the rack and containing heat-generating functional components. The LC node configured with a system of conduits to receive direct contact of cooling liquid to regulate the ambient temperature of the node and provide cooling to the functional components inside the node by removing heat generated by the heat-generating functional components. The chassis has a leak containment barrier configured with a trough that underlays a portion of the system of conduits of the LC node and that forms a drain path to a drain port of the chassis. In one or more embodiments, the storage drive carrier has vibration absorbing material that mitigates vibrations of a storage drive placed in the storage drive carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Austin Michael Shelnutt, Travis C. North, Christopher M. Helberg, James Don Curlee, Chin-An Huang
  • Patent number: 10173874
    Abstract: A rack-mounted information handling system (IHS) includes a rack to mount functional compute components between opposing lateral sides that are being supported by floor supports. A pair of rack lifting structures are each respectively positioned beside a different opposing lateral side of the rack. Each rack lifting structure includes a foot having at least front and rear floor contacting portions. A vertical support includes a lower portion that is coupled to the foot and an upper portion that extends above an adjacent top lateral frame member of the rack. A top member is coupled to the vertical support and presents front and rear attachment components to engage the adjacent top lateral frame member. A jack engagement surface is defined within the vertical support to receive one or more furniture jacks that can be used to lift the pair of rack lifting structures and the attached rack-mounted IHS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Steven Embleton, James Don Curlee
  • Patent number: 10143113
    Abstract: An immersion cooling tank includes: a tank comprised of a base wall, and perimeter walls, and having a lower tank volume in which a liquid can be maintained and heated to a boiling point to generate a rising plume of vapor; a rack structure within the tank volume that supports insertion of multiple, heat dissipating electronic devices in a side-by-side vertical configuration; and a condenser configured as a plurality of individually rotatable condenser sub-units, with each condenser sub-unit located above a vertical space that extends vertically from the lower tank volume and within which an electronic device can be inserted. Each individual condenser sub-unit can be opened independent of the other sub-units and each other condenser sub-unit can remain in a closed position while a first condenser sub-unit is opened to allow access to a first vertical space and any existing electrical device contained therein below the first condenser sub-unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Austin Michael Shelnutt, James Don Curlee, Richard Steven Mills