Patents by Inventor John A. Loffink

John A. Loffink 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: 20140110416
    Abstract: A serviceable draw and return tube assembly for use in fuel tanks is disclosed. The assembly may include a draw tube and a return tube secured to a plate, wherein the plate may be removably secured to a flange, which is fixedly secured to a fuel tank. The process of removably securing the plate to the flange allows for use of different sizes and materials to be utilized in manufacture of the assembly, thereby saving installation time and manufacturing costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventors: Ken Watson, Evan Waymire, John Loffink
  • Patent number: 8667309
    Abstract: System and methods for controlling power delivery to system components are disclosed. A controller is communicatively coupled to a point-of-load converter through a first communication path and a shared memory is communicatively coupled to the point-of-load converter through a second communication path. A third communication path communicatively couples the controller and the shared memory. Control data is communicated from the controller to the point-of-load converter through the first communication path and measurement data is written from the point-of-load converter to the shared memory through the second communication path. The controller is operable to read the measurement data from the shared memory through the third communication path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: John Loffink, George Richards, III, Elie Jreij
  • Publication number: 20140059370
    Abstract: A method for waking an information handling system includes receiving in a chassis a plurality of modular information handling systems and a plurality of modular information handling resources, routing access of one of the modular information handling resources to one or more of the plurality of modular information handling systems, monitoring a plurality of power management event lines, determining a wake message received at one of the modular information handling resources, determining which of the plurality of modular information handling systems is associated with the received wake message, forwarding a wake signal to the determined modular information handling system, and powering on the determined information handling system. The modular information handling resource is configured to receive a wake message. Each line is coupled one of the modular information handling resources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: John Loffink, Alan Brumley
  • Publication number: 20140052309
    Abstract: A method for managing the power of a chassis includes receiving a plurality of modular information handling systems into the chassis, receiving a plurality of information handling resources into the chassis, virtualizing access of one of the modular information handling resources to two or more of the plurality of modular information handling systems, the modular information handling systems sharing the modular information handling resource, and, upon initialization of one of the information handling systems, determining power requirements of the shared information handling resource, receiving power requirements from the information handling systems, determining whether the power requirements from the information handling system includes power requirements of the shared information handling resource, subtracting the power requirements of the shared information handling resource from the power requirements of the information handling system to determine resultant power requirements, comparing the resultant pow
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Babu Chandrasekhar, John Loffink, Michael Brundridge
  • Publication number: 20140034176
    Abstract: An anti-siphon assembly includes a siphon tube having a first end region adapted for securement to the inner surface of a fuel filler neck and a second end region adapted to be positioned in a fuel tank for allowing fuel to flow there through into said tank. The assembly includes a locking ring which secures, in an off axis manner, the first end region of the siphon tube within the fuel filler neck with the use of specialized installation tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: Kenneth Watson, Bob Klein, John Loffink
  • Publication number: 20130111232
    Abstract: System and methods for controlling power delivery to system components are disclosed. A controller is communicatively coupled to a point-of-load converter through a first communication path and a shared memory is communicatively coupled to the point-of-load converter through a second communication path. A third communication path communicatively couples the controller and the shared memory. Control data is communicated from the controller to the point-of-load converter through the first communication path and measurement data is written from the point-of-load converter to the shared memory through the second communication path. The controller is operable to read the measurement data from the shared memory through the third communication path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: John Loffink, George Richards, III, Elie Jreij
  • Publication number: 20130092290
    Abstract: One embodiment of an anti-siphon and strainer fuel filler assembly includes a fuel filler tube adapted for placement in a fuel tank opening, the fuel filler tube having a strainer structure positioned therein, the strainer structure including a cylindrical tube and a circular shaped end plate, the cylindrical tube and the circular shaped end plate each including a plurality of strainer structure apertures sized to prevent debris from flowing there through and into a fuel tank in which the fuel filler assembly is placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Evan Waymire, John Loffink, Tim Barker
  • Patent number: 8341448
    Abstract: System and methods for controlling power delivery to system components are disclosed. A controller is communicatively coupled to a point-of-load converter through a first communication path and a shared memory is communicatively coupled to the point-of-load converter through a second communication path. A third communication path communicatively couples the controller and the shared memory. Control data is communicated from the controller to the point-of-load converter through the first communication path and measurement data is written from the point-of-load converter to the shared memory through the second communication path. The controller is operable to read the measurement data from the shared memory through the third communication path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: John Loffink, George Richards, III, Elie Jreij
  • Publication number: 20110083024
    Abstract: System and methods for controlling power delivery to system components are disclosed. A controller is communicatively coupled to a point-of-load converter through a first communication path and a shared memory is communicatively coupled to the point-of-load converter through a second communication path. A third communication path communicatively couples the controller and the shared memory. Control data is communicated from the controller to the point-of-load converter through the first communication path and measurement data is written from the point-of-load converter to the shared memory through the second communication path. The controller is operable to read the measurement data from the shared memory through the third communication path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: John Loffink, George Richards, III, Elie Jreij
  • Publication number: 20110040987
    Abstract: A time averaged dynamic phase shedding system includes a system to generate a first phase electrical pulse using a phase 1 pulse generator and generate a second phase electrical pulse using a phase 2 pulse generator. The electrical current of the first phase electrical pulse and the electrical current of the second phase electrical pulse are sensed. The electrical pulses are combined into an output signal where a voltage level of the output signal is sensed. The time averaged dynamic phase shedding system turns off the phase 2 pulse generator in response to an average output current being below a current threshold and turns on the phase 2 pulse generator in response to the output signal having a change in output voltage with respect to the change in time (dv/dt) outside of a dv/dt threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: John Loffink, George G. Richards, III
  • Patent number: 7848232
    Abstract: A time division multiplexed communication bus is disclosed that provides a low latency, low pin count solution for communications among information handling systems. The time division multiplexed serial bus is advantageous in providing communications among modular computing systems, passthrough modules and chassis management controllers, as part of a modular computing system chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: John Loffink, Sandor T. Farkas
  • Publication number: 20100117354
    Abstract: A fuel delivery system, comprising a flange, a fuel draw tube secured to the flange, the fuel draw tube including an end region extending upwardly above a first surface of the flange, the end region including a connector receiving surface, and a fuel return tube secured to the flange, the fuel return tube including an end region extending upwardly above the first surface of the flange, the end region including a connector receiving surface, wherein the connector receiving surfaces are chosen from the group consisting of a downwardly facing shoulder and an enlarged inner tube diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Neal Keefer, Evan Waymire, Kenneth Watson, John Loffink
  • Publication number: 20090271649
    Abstract: A voltage regulator phase shedding system includes one or more subsystems to inventory memory power requirements of an IHS component, calculate a calculated memory power consumption, compare the calculated memory power consumption to a predetermined table of values to determine which phases of the voltage regulator to turn on, apply system power, assert desired phases of the voltage regulator after power is applied to the voltage regulator, and enable the voltage regulator to operate the desired phases of the voltage regulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: John Loffink, George G. Richards, III
  • Patent number: 7568493
    Abstract: An improved thermal relief vent for a fuel tank, and a method of manufacturing the same, includes a thermal relief ring that is used to create a mechanical seal within the vent. The thermal relief ring, at room temperature, is crimped in place by use of the vent cap itself. The crimped thermal relief ring creates a mechanical seal between the vent and the vent cap, up until a predetermined thermal relief point, at which time the thermal relief ring will soften and/or yield and release the vent cap from the vent body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventors: Neal L. Keefer, Kenneth A. Watson, John A. Loffink
  • Publication number: 20080062897
    Abstract: A time division multiplexed communication bus is disclosed that provides a low latency, low pin count solution for communications among information handling systems. The time division multiplexed serial bus is advantageous in providing communications among modular computing systems, passthrough modules and chassis management controllers, as part of a modular computing system chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: John Loffink, Sandor T. Farkas
  • Publication number: 20070255857
    Abstract: An interposer module may be used between a unified architecture blade compute module and a mid-plane of a present technology blade compute module system. The interposer module may contain input-output controllers for desired input-output fabrics. The mid-plane couples these input-output controllers to associated input-output fabric switches. The same unified architecture blade compute module may also be used without the interposer module in a new technology blade compute module system having multi-context fabric input-output controllers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: John Loffink, Sandor Farkas, Shawn Hoss
  • Publication number: 20070245162
    Abstract: A blade information handling system server prevents excess power demand from blade information handling systems by inventorying the power consumption of each blade information handling system before startup. Another power consumption inventory performed after startup ensures an accurate power consumption inventory for making subsequent startup decision. The baseboard management controller performs the first power consumption inventory with the processing components of the blade information handling system in an off state. The power inventory is communicated to the chassis management controller to obtain authorization to startup based on the power available at the chassis. The second power inventory is performed with the processing components in an on state and forwarded to the chassis management controller for use in subsequent determinations of power available at the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: John Loffink, Michael Brundridge, Mukund Khatri, Timothy Lambert, Pedro Lopez, Jaydev Reddy
  • Publication number: 20070170783
    Abstract: A cost optimized redundant power supply consists of a plurality of power units (PUs) wherein each PU has two AC front ends. Each of the two AC front ends receive power from separate AC power sources, and each produce an isolated DC output. The isolated DC outputs from the two AC front ends are coupled to an input of one DC back end, e.g., DC-to-DC converter. Optimally, each of the AC front ends may have a power capacity of TRP/(N+1) and the DC back end may have a power capacity of TRP/N, where TRP=Total Redundant Power or the maximum system power required for operation and N is the number of PUs of the power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: John Loffink, Brian Johnson
  • Patent number: D558120
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Watson, John A. Loffink
  • Patent number: D616803
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventors: John Loffink, Kenneth A. Watson