Patents by Inventor Joel Richard Goergen

Joel Richard Goergen 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).

  • Thermal modeling for cables transmitting data and power
    Patent number: 11519789
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving at a thermal modeling module, data from a Power Sourcing Equipment device (PSE) for cables extending from the PSE to Powered Devices (PDs), the cables configured to transmit power and data from the PSE to the PDs, calculating at the thermal modeling module, thermal characteristics for the cables based on the data, and identifying a thermal rise above a specified threshold at one of the cables. The data comprises real-time electrical data for the cables. An apparatus and logic are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Daniel Bullock, Dylan T. Walker, Chad M. Jones, Joel Richard Goergen
  • TRANSMISSION OF PULSE POWER AND DATA IN A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
    Publication number: 20220385334
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes transmitting pulse power on two wire pairs, the pulse power comprising a plurality of high voltage pulses with the high voltage pulses on the wire pairs offset between the wire pairs to provide continuous power, performing low voltage fault detection on each of the wire pairs between the high voltage pulses, and transmitting data on at least one of the wire pairs during transmittal of the high voltage pulses. Data transmittal is suspended during the low voltage fault detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Chad M. Jones, Joel Richard Goergen, George Allan Zimmerman, Richard Anthony O'Brien, Douglas Paul Arduini, Jason DeWayne Potterf, Sung Kee Baek
  • POWER DELIVERY THROUGH AN OPTICAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220329327
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a connector for coupling a cable comprising at least one optical fiber and at least one electrical wire to an optical module at a network communications device, the connector comprising an electrical contact plate for engagement with an electrical contact on the optical module, and a ferrule for receiving the at least one optical fiber. The electrical contact plate is configured for electrically coupling the at least one electrical wire to the electrical contact on the optical module for delivery of power through the optical module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Richard Goergen, D. Brice Achkir, Chad M. Jones
  • POWER ADAPTER FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT
    Publication number: 20220329448
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a power adapter configured for direct connection to a Power Supply Unit (PSU) installed in a network device, the power adapter comprising a power input port for receiving power on an Ethernet cable, a power converter module for converting the power received at the power input port to a PSU input power, and a power output connector for connection with a PSU power input connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Joel Richard Goergen, Chad M. Jones, Jessica Kiefer, Douglas Paul Arduini
  • Multiple phase pulse power in a network communications system
    Patent number: 11456883
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises an input power interface for receiving input power, a power control system for transmitting DC (Direct Current) pulse power on multiple phases over a cable to a plurality of powered devices and verifying cable operation during an off-time of pulses in the DC pulse power, and a cable interface for delivery of the DC pulse power on the multiple phases and data over the cable to the powered devices. A method for transmitting multiple phase pulse power is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Anthony O'Brien, Douglas Paul Arduini, Sung Kee Baek, Ruqi Li, Joel Richard Goergen
  • Transmission of pulse power and data in a communications network
    Patent number: 11444791
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes transmitting pulse power on two wire pairs, the pulse power comprising a plurality of high voltage pulses with the high voltage pulses on the wire pairs offset between the wire pairs to provide continuous power, performing low voltage fault detection on each of the wire pairs between the high voltage pulses, and transmitting data on at least one of the wire pairs during transmittal of the high voltage pulses. Data transmittal is suspended during the low voltage fault detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Chad M. Jones, Joel Richard Goergen, George Allan Zimmerman, Richard Anthony O'Brien, Douglas Paul Arduini, Jason Dewayne Potterf, Sung Kee Baek
  • Power adapter for power supply unit
    Patent number: 11438183
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a power adapter configured for direct connection to a Power Supply Unit (PSU) installed in a network device, the power adapter comprising a power input port for receiving power on an Ethernet cable, a power converter module for converting the power received at the power input port to a PSU input power, and a power output connector for connection with a PSU power input connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joel Richard Goergen, Chad M. Jones, Jessica Kiefer, Douglas Paul Arduini
  • Power delivery through an optical system
    Patent number: 11431420
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a connector for coupling a cable comprising at least one optical fiber and at least one electrical wire to an optical module at a network communications device, the connector comprising an electrical contact plate for engagement with an electrical contact on the optical module, and a ferrule for receiving the at least one optical fiber. The electrical contact plate is configured for electrically coupling the at least one electrical wire to the electrical contact on the optical module for delivery of power through the optical module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joel Richard Goergen, D. Brice Achkir, Chad M. Jones
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISSIPATING HEAT WITH MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220259036
    Abstract: In one or more embodiments, an apparatus generally comprises a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) module comprising a plurality of air movement cells and a power unit operable to control the plurality of air movement cells, and a housing configured for slidably receiving the MEMS module and positioning the MEMS module adjacent to a heat generating component of a network device. The MEMS module is operable to dissipate heat from the heat generating component and is configured for online installation and removal during operation of the heat generating component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventor: Joel Richard Goergen
  • TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR OPTICAL MODULE
    Publication number: 20220262213
    Abstract: An optical module includes a housing with a first end and a handle extending from the second end. A temperature indicator on the handle is thermally coupled to the housing to improve correlation with an optical module surface temperature. The temperature indicator provides an indication that the optical module surface temperature of the housing exceeds a predefined temperature limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Rohit Dev Gupta, Joel Richard Goergen
  • OPTICAL MODULE CAGES MOUNTED FOR OPTIMAL DENSITY AND COOLING
    Publication number: 20220244472
    Abstract: A housing for an electronic device includes a panel, where the panel includes a window. A cage includes a plurality of panels and a first end and a second end that opposes the first end. The cage further includes an opening at its first end and an enclosure disposed between the panels of the cage. Connecting structure is disposed at the first end of the cage, where the connecting structure secures the first end of the cage to the panel. The cage is suitably dimensioned to receive and retain a portion of an optical module within the enclosure when the optical module is inserted within the opening at the first end of the cage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Joel Richard Goergen, Paolo Sironi, Giovanni Giobbio, M. Baris Dogruoz
  • GRAPHENE AND CARBON NANOTUBE BASED THERMAL MANAGEMENT DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220228820
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a thermal management device includes a heat sink base and heat sink fins comprising a single element formed from a plurality of graphene layers with carbon nanotubes interposed between the graphene layers. A method is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: M. Baris Dogruoz, Mehmet Onder Cap, D. Brice Achkir, Joel Richard Goergen
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DIRECT POWER DELIVERY TO INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGE
    Publication number: 20220223522
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a connecting member configured for positioning on an upper surface of an integrated circuit package and a cable comprising a first end attached to the connecting member and a second end configured for electrically coupling with a power supply component. The connecting member is operable to position the cable for connection to the upper surface of the integrated circuit package to deliver power from the power supply component to the integrated circuit package with the power supply component and the integrated circuit package mounted on an upper surface of a printed circuit board. A method is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Aubrey Scearce, Louis Smidt, Kadin Stephens, Victor Liu, Joel Richard Goergen
  • DELIVERY OF AC POWER WITH HIGHER POWER PoE (POWER OVER ETHERNET) SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20220214735
    Abstract: A method is provided that includes grouping a plurality of ports at power sourcing equipment receiving pulse power and transmitting power from the group of ports at the power sourcing equipment to a power interface module operable to combine the power and provide an AC (alternating current) outlet configured to provide AC power to one or more devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Joel Richard Goergen, Chad M. Jones, Dylan T. Walker
  • Temperature indicator for optical module
    Patent number: 11373490
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an optical module comprising a first end for insertion into a network device and a second end extending from the network device when the optical module is inserted into the network device, and a temperature indicator thermally coupled to the optical module and extending from said second end of the optical module. The temperature indicator provides an indication that a surface temperature of the optical module exceeds a predefined safe touch temperature limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Rohit Dev Gupta, Joel Richard Goergen
  • ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC CONTROLLED POWER SWITCH OR CIRCUIT BREAKER SAFETY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220190528
    Abstract: In one embodiment, and apparatus includes an electrical socket for connection with an electrical plug, a sensor for identifying a secure connection between the electrical socket and the electrical plug, and an electronic controller electrically coupled to the electrical socket and comprising a power input for receiving power. The electronic controller is operable to transmit power to the electrical socket upon receiving a signal from the sensor identifying the secure connection between the electrical socket and the electrical plug and shut off or turn on power to the electrical socket upon receiving an external input to the electronic controller. A method is also disclosed herein. The apparatus and method provide an electronic controlled power switch or circuit breaker safety device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas Paul Arduini, Sung Kee Baek, Joel Richard Goergen
  • INTEGRATION OF POWER AND OPTICS THROUGH COLD PLATES FOR DELIVERY TO ELECTRONIC AND PHOTONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
    Publication number: 20220187553
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an upper cold plate and a lower cold plate, at least one of the upper cold plate or the lower cold plate comprising an electrical or optical path extending therethrough, a substrate and die package interposed between the upper cold plate or the lower cold plate, and a connector coupled to one of the upper cold plate or the lower cold plate for transmitting power or an optical signal through the electrical or optical path to the substrate and die package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventor: Joel Richard Goergen
  • Apparatus and method for dissipating heat with microelectromechanical system
    Patent number: 11358860
    Abstract: In one or more embodiments, an apparatus generally comprises a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) module comprising a plurality of air movement cells and a power unit operable to control the plurality of air movement cells, and a housing configured for slidably receiving the MEMS module and positioning the MEMS module adjacent to a heat generating component of a network device. The MEMS module is operable to dissipate heat from the heat generating component and is configured for online installation and removal during operation of the heat generating component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Joel Richard Goergen
  • Verification of cable application and reduced load cable removal in power over communications systems
    Patent number: 11327126
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a cable for transmitting power and data from power sourcing equipment to a powered device in a Power over Ethernet (PoE) system, and plugs at each end of the cable, at least one of the plugs comprising at least one resistor, wherein power capacity of the cable is identified at the power sourcing equipment receiving one of the plugs based on the at least one resistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joel Richard Goergen, Chad M. Jones
  • Delivery of AC power with higher power PoE (Power over Ethernet) systems
    Patent number: 11327541
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes grouping a plurality of ports at power sourcing equipment receiving pulse power and transmitting power from the group of ports at the power sourcing equipment to a power interface module operable to combine the power and provide an AC (alternating current) outlet configured to provide AC power to one or more devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joel Richard Goergen, Chad M. Jones, Dylan T. Walker