Patents by Inventor John C. Pflueger

John C. Pflueger 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).

  • Patent number: 9824392
    Abstract: An information handling system may include a first subsystem operable to receive data associated with computing resources from at least one computing resource provider. The system may further include a second subsystem in communication with the first subsystem, the second subsystem operable to provide the computing resources to at least one computing resource customer, wherein the at least one computing resource provider receives compensation paid by the at least one computing resource customer for completion of a workload. A method for managing a computing resource within an information handling system may include receiving data associated with the computing resource from at least one computing resource provider and providing the computing resources to at least one computing resource customer. The at least one computing resource provider may receive compensation paid by the at least one resource customer for completion of a workload.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Collins, John C. Pflueger
  • Publication number: 20160027101
    Abstract: An information handling system may include a first subsystem operable to receive data associated with computing resources from at least one computing resource provider. The system may further include a second subsystem in communication with the first subsystem, the second subsystem operable to provide the computing resources to at least one computing resource customer, wherein the at least one computing resource provider receives compensation paid by the at least one computing resource customer for completion of a workload. A method for managing a computing resource within an information handling system may include receiving data associated with the computing resource from at least one computing resource provider and providing the computing resources to at least one computing resource customer. The at least one computing resource provider may receive compensation paid by the at least one resource customer for completion of a workload.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Collins, John C. Pflueger
  • Patent number: 9189284
    Abstract: An information handling system may include a first subsystem operable to receive data associated with computing resources from at least one computing resource provider. The system may further include a second subsystem in communication with the first subsystem, the second subsystem operable to provide the computing resources to at least one computing resource customer, wherein the at least one computing resource provider receives compensation paid by the at least one computing resource customer for completion of a workload. A method for managing a computing resource within an information handling system may include receiving data associated with the computing resource from at least one computing resource provider and providing the computing resources to at least one computing resource customer. The at least one computing resource provider may receive compensation paid by the at least one resource customer for completion of a workload.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Collins, John C. Pflueger
  • Patent number: 8224488
    Abstract: A system and method for managing the temperature of a data center is disclosed in which a target computer system is identified. The target computer system is the system that requires access or service. The operation of the computer systems in the vicinity of the target computer system is modified to reduce the temperature in the vicinity of the target computer system or along the pathway between the entrance to the data center and the target computer system. After the target computer system is accessed or serviced, the computer systems in the vicinity of the target computer system or along the pathway between the entrance to the data center and the target computer system can be returned to their original state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Mark Collins, John C. Pflueger, III
  • Patent number: 7958219
    Abstract: An architecture for a data center is disclosed that manages the computational, power, and cooling elements of the data center according to a feedback process control function in which the operation of the data center is continuously monitored and adjusted according to monitoring data collected from the data center and a set of business rules concerning the operation of the data center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Mark Collins, John C. Pflueger, III, Edgar R. Hernandez
  • Publication number: 20100179695
    Abstract: A system and method for managing the temperature of a data center is disclosed in which a target computer system is identified. The target computer system is the system that requires access or service. The operation of the computer systems in the vicinity of the target computer system is modified to reduce the temperature in the vicinity of the target computer system or along the pathway between the entrance to the data center and the target computer system. After the target computer system is accessed or serviced, the computer systems in the vicinity of the target computer system or along the pathway between the entrance to the data center and the target computer system can be returned to their original state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: Mark Collins, John C. Pflueger, III
  • Publication number: 20100169893
    Abstract: An information handling system may include a first subsystem operable to receive data associated with computing resources from at least one computing resource provider. The system may further include a second subsystem in communication with the first subsystem, the second subsystem operable to provide the computing resources to at least one computing resource customer, wherein the at least one computing resource provider receives compensation paid by the at least one computing resource customer for completion of a workload. A method for managing a computing resource within an information handling system may include receiving data associated with the computing resource from at least one computing resource provider and providing the computing resources to at least one computing resource customer. The at least one computing resource provider may receive compensation paid by the at least one resource customer for completion of a workload.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Collins, John C. Pflueger
  • Publication number: 20090319650
    Abstract: An architecture for a data center is disclosed that manages the computational, power, and cooling elements of the data center according to a feedback process control function in which the operation of the data center is continuously monitored and adjusted according to monitoring data collected from the data center and a set of business rules concerning the operation of the data center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Mark Collins, John C. Pflueger, III, Edgar R. Hernandez
  • Patent number: 7403384
    Abstract: For transferring heat generated by an electronic device, a component heat exchanger is thermally coupled to the electronic device. A component-side thermal interface is thermally coupled to the component heat exchanger by a heat conductor. A rack-side thermal interface is thermally coupled to the component-side thermal interface to transfer the heat from the component-side thermal interface to a heat exchanger. A thermoelectric cooler (TEC) is thermally coupled in series with at least one of the component-side thermal interface and rack-side thermal interface. The TEC is operable to increase an amount of the heat transferred from the electronic device to the heat exchanger in response receiving an electrical input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventor: John C. Pflueger
  • Publication number: 20080024992
    Abstract: For transferring heat generated by an electronic device, a component heat exchanger is thermally coupled to the electronic device. A component-side thermal interface is thermally coupled to the component heat exchanger by a heat conductor. A rack-side thermal interface is thermally coupled to the component-side thermal interface to transfer the heat from the component-side thermal interface to a heat exchanger. A thermoelectric cooler (TEC) is thermally coupled in series with at least one of the component-side thermal interface and rack-side thermal interface. The TEC is operable to increase an amount of the heat transferred from the electronic device to the heat exchanger in response receiving an electrical input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventor: John C. Pflueger
  • Patent number: 6551049
    Abstract: In a device for controlling the drive of mechanisms operating separately from one another, the object is to minimize the operating effort and expense of driving alternatively operating mechanisms. Furthermore, it is ensured by the device that the mechanisms are only allowed to be put into operation if they are in a specific state and that this state is maintained throughout their operation. The device has power transmission capabilities different from one another for adjusting the control system to different states of the mechanisms. Arrangements provided for this purpose operate in different settings, determined by control signals, of which a first setting prevents a power transmission and further settings respectively permit power transmission to one of the mechanisms. The arrangement for power transmission is equipped with a signal-receiving device, with which a reception of the control signals dependent on the state of the mechanisms takes place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Brooks Automation GmbH
    Inventors: Lawrence R. Gravell, John C. Pflueger
  • Publication number: 20010003926
    Abstract: In a device for controlling the drive of mechanisms operating separately from one another, the object is to minimize the operating effort and expense of driving alternatively operating mechanisms. Furthermore, it is ensured by the device that the mechanisms are only allowed to be put into operation if they are in a specific state and that this state is maintained throughout their operation. The device has power transmission capabilities different from one another for adjusting the control system to different states of the mechanisms. Arrangements provided for this purpose operate in different settings, determined by control signals, of which a first setting prevents a power transmission and further settings respectively permit power transmission to one of the mechanisms. The arrangement for power transmission is equipped with a signal-receiving device, with which a reception of the control signals dependent on the state of the mechanisms takes place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: June 21, 2001
    Applicant: Jenoptik Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Lawrence R. Gravell, John C. Pflueger
  • Patent number: 6205881
    Abstract: In a device for controlling the drive of mechanisms operating separately from one another, the object is to minimize the operating effort and expense of driving alternatively operating mechanisms. Furthermore, it is ensured by the device that the mechanisms are only allowed to be put into operation if they are in a specific state and that this state is maintained throughout their operation. The device has power transmission capabilities different from one another for adjusting the control system to different states of the mechanisms. Arrangements provided for this purpose operate in different settings, determined by control signals, of which a first setting prevents a power transmission and further settings respectively permit power transmission to one of the mechanisms. The arrangement for power transmission is equipped with a signal-receiving device, with which a reception of the control signals dependent on the state of the mechanisms takes place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Brooks Automation GmbH
    Inventors: Lawrence R. Gravell, John C. Pflueger
  • Patent number: 6033175
    Abstract: A device that aligns and couples a movable object to a destination includes fixed and movable coupling elements that interengage with one another. The fixed coupling elements are provided in a fixed location at the destination and the movable coupling elements are provided on the movable object. The fixed coupling elements include a guiding device and a mechanism that fixes an ultimate coupling position of the object. The fixing mechanism is included in the guiding device. The guiding device allows movement of the object in a first direction so that it can reach the ultimate coupling position, which is determined by the fixing mechanism. The guiding device further blocks movement of the object in a direction perpendicular to the first direction. The movable coupling elements are separated into first elements that engage in the guiding device and second elements that engage with the fixing mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Jenoptik Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: John C. Pflueger, Lawrence R. Gravell