Patents by Inventor John Torok

John Torok 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: 20240030511
    Abstract: An apparatus for a fire suppressant system on a server rack includes an integrated battery feature, a manifold, a conduit, and a control card, where the integrated battery feature includes a plurality of battery cells in an enclosure. A first end of the conduit coupled to a control valve on the manifold and a second end of the conduit coupled to the integrated battery feature. The control card configured to open the control valve on the manifold, where the control valve is configured to release a fire suppressant into the enclosure of the integrated battery feature. In one embodiment, the fire suppressant is contained within a pressurized fire suppressant reservoir mounted on the server rack. In another embodiment, the fire suppressant is a cooling fluid diverted from a radiator cooling unit on the server rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: John S. Werner, Noah Singer, John Torok, Arkadiy O. Tsfasman
  • Patent number: 11877390
    Abstract: Methods of fabricating tamper-respondent sensors with random three-dimensional security patterns are provided. The methods include establishing a security circuit pattern for a security circuit of a tamper-respondent sensor to enclose, at least in part, one or more components of a circuit board within a secure volume. The establishing includes determining in three-dimensions boundaries for the security circuit of the tamper-respondent sensor. The boundaries define a sensor volume which the security circuit is to fill in three dimensions. The establishing also includes generating at least one trace configuration for the security circuit pattern. The at least one trace configuration defines a random, three-dimensional security pattern to fill the sensor volume, and the at least one trace configuration establishes, at least in part, the security circuit pattern. The process further includes fabricating the tamper-respondent sensor based on the established security circuit pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: John S. Werner, Jason T. Wertz, John Torok, Noah Singer, Arkadiy O. Tsfasman, Budy Notohardjono
  • Patent number: 11846679
    Abstract: Rechargeable battery monitoring and control is provided using a non-linear rate-of-change failure threshold. A non-linear rate-of-change failure threshold is obtained indicative of an operational state abnormality in a rechargeable battery cell, and during the operational state of the rechargeable battery cell, a control compares an actual voltage rate-of-change of the rechargeable battery cell to the non-linear rate-of-change failure threshold. Based on the actual voltage rate-of-change of the rechargeable battery cell exceeding the non-linear rate-of-change failure threshold, the control identifies the operational state abnormality in the rechargeable battery cell. Based on identifying the operational state abnormality in the rechargeable battery cell, the control discontinues the operational state of the rechargeable battery cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Noah Singer, John S. Werner, Arkadiy O. Tsfasman, John Torok, Budy Notohardjono
  • Patent number: 11817566
    Abstract: An apparatus for a fire suppressant system on a server rack includes an integrated battery feature, a manifold, a conduit, and a control card, where the integrated battery feature includes a plurality of battery cells in an enclosure. A first end of the conduit coupled to a control valve on the manifold and a second end of the conduit coupled to the integrated battery feature. The control card configured to open the control valve on the manifold, where the control valve is configured to release a fire suppressant into the enclosure of the integrated battery feature. In one embodiment, the fire suppressant is contained within a pressurized fire suppressant reservoir mounted on the server rack. In another embodiment, the fire suppressant is a cooling fluid diverted from a radiator cooling unit on the server rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John S. Werner, Noah Singer, John Torok, Arkadiy O. Tsfasman
  • Patent number: 11800666
    Abstract: An electronic module assembly is provided. The electronic module assembly may include one or more processors mounted to a laminate, a top frame mounted to the laminate and surrounding the one or more processors, and a removable lid covering the one or more processors. The removable lid includes latches arranged along a perimeter of the removable lid, the latches engage with a lip of the top frame and secure the removable lid to the module assembly, and the removable lid can only be removed from the module assembly by releasing all of the latches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Noah Singer, Jeffrey Allen Zitz, Mark D. Schultz, John Torok, Yuet-Ying Yu, William L. Brodsky, Shawn Canfield
  • Patent number: 11664848
    Abstract: An adjustable attenuation wrap plug for insertion into a signal port at an end product includes a housing with a protruding input prong and output prong, wherein a signal cable is coupled to the input prong and the output prong. The adjustable attenuation wrap plug further includes a ratchet mechanism at least partially disposed in the housing, wherein the ratchet mechanism is configurable to alter a shape of the signal cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John S. Werner, Faezeh Gholami, Noah Singer, John Torok, Philip A. Sciuto, Arkadiy O. Tsfasman
  • Publication number: 20230084257
    Abstract: Artificially intelligent and dynamic infrastructure management in edge systems is provided. A number of available autonomous compute, networking, and/or cloud vehicles (ACNCV) is determined. Current conditions are extracted within an area in which the available ACNCV is defined to operate. Based on repositioning being needed, repositioning one or more of the available ACNCVs to a location last occupied under similar conditions. Based on the repositioning improving utilization, updating the ACNCV location in a database indicating improvement under current conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: John S. Werner, John Torok, Arkadiy O. Tsfasman, Noah Singer, Budy Notohardjono
  • Publication number: 20230068967
    Abstract: Tamper-respondent sensors with random three-dimensional security patterns and methods of fabrication are provided. The method includes establishing a security circuit pattern for a security circuit of a tamper-respondent sensor to enclose, at least in part, one or more components of a circuit board within a secure volume. The establishing includes obtaining in three-dimensions boundaries for the security circuit of the tamper-respondent sensor. The boundaries define a sensor volume within which the security circuit is to reside. The establishing also includes generating at least one trace configuration for the security circuit pattern. The at least one trace configuration defines a random, three-dimensional security pattern within the sensor volume, and the at least one trace configuration establishes, at least in part, the security circuit pattern. The process further includes fabricating the tamper-respondent sensor using, at least in part, the established security circuit pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: John S. WERNER, Jason T. WERTZ, John TOROK, Noah SINGER, Arkadiy O. TSFASMAN, Budy NOTOHARDJONO
  • Publication number: 20220418134
    Abstract: An electronic assembly is provided. The electronic assembly may include an electronic module mounted to a laminate, a cooling apparatus directly above the module, a single thermal interface material positioned between and directly contacting the module and the cooling apparatus, and a rotating cover rotatably attached to a top frame secured to the laminate, wherein the rotating cover includes an open position and a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Noah Singer, Jeffrey Allen Zitz, Mark D. Schultz, John Torok, William L. Brodsky, Yuet-Ying Yu, Shawn Canfield
  • Publication number: 20220418129
    Abstract: An electronic module assembly is provided. The electronic module assembly may include one or more processors mounted to a laminate, a top frame mounted to the laminate and surrounding the one or more processors, and a removable lid covering the one or more processors. The removable lid includes latches arranged along a perimeter of the removable lid, the latches engage with a lip of the top frame and secure the removable lid to the module assembly, and the removable lid can only be removed from the module assembly by releasing all of the latches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Noah Singer, Jeffrey Allen Zitz, Mark D. Schultz, John Torok, Yuet-Ying Yu, William L. Brodsky, Shawn Canfield
  • Publication number: 20220357403
    Abstract: Rechargeable battery monitoring and control is provided using a non-linear rate-of-change failure threshold. A non-linear rate-of-change failure threshold is obtained indicative of an operational state abnormality in a rechargeable battery cell, and during the operational state of the rechargeable battery cell, a control compares an actual voltage rate-of-change of the rechargeable battery cell to the non-linear rate-of-change failure threshold. Based on the actual voltage rate-of-change of the rechargeable battery cell exceeding the non-linear rate-of-change failure threshold, the control identifies the operational state abnormality in the rechargeable battery cell. Based on identifying the operational state abnormality in the rechargeable battery cell, the control discontinues the operational state of the rechargeable battery cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Noah SINGER, John S. WERNER, Arkadiy O. TSFASMAN, John TOROK, Budy NOTOHARDJONO
  • Patent number: 11431380
    Abstract: An apparatus for an attenuation adjustment tool, the attenuation adjustment tool includes a body with an adjustment arm positioned at a first side of the body, where an actuator is configured to extend and retract the adjustment arm. The attenuation adjustment tool further includes an input port and an output port positioned at the first side of the body, wherein an input prong and an output prong of a wrap plug are each respectively insertable into the input port and the output port. The attenuation adjustment tool further includes the adjustment arm configurable to engage with a mechanism on the wrap plug, wherein the mechanism is configurable to alter a shape of a signal cable in the wrap plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John S. Werner, Faezeh Gholami, Noah Singer, John Torok, Philip A. Sciuto, Arkadiy O. Tsfasman
  • Patent number: 11398734
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for battery pack management are provided. Aspects include receiving battery pack data for two or more battery packs, the two or more battery packs comprising a first battery pack and a second battery pack, determining a target performance characteristic for the first battery pack and the second battery pack, determining a first hold up time for the first battery pack and a second hold up time for the second battery pack based at least in part on the battery pack data, determining, based on the target performance characteristic, a target hold up time from the first hold up time and the second hold up time, and determining, based on the battery pack data, a first voltage for the first battery pack and a second voltage for the second battery pack that satisfies the target hold up time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Noah Singer, John S. Werner, Arkadiy O. Tsfasman, John Torok, Budy Notohardjono
  • Publication number: 20220158265
    Abstract: An apparatus for a fire suppressant system on a server rack includes an integrated battery feature, a manifold, a conduit, and a control card, where the integrated battery feature includes a plurality of battery cells in an enclosure. A first end of the conduit coupled to a control valve on the manifold and a second end of the conduit coupled to the integrated battery feature. The control card configured to open the control valve on the manifold, where the control valve is configured to release a fire suppressant into the enclosure of the integrated battery feature. In one embodiment, the fire suppressant is contained within a pressurized fire suppressant reservoir mounted on the server rack. In another embodiment, the fire suppressant is a cooling fluid diverted from a radiator cooling unit on the server rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: John S. Werner, NOAH SINGER, John Torok, Arkadiy O. Tsfasman
  • Patent number: 11329332
    Abstract: A battery structure is provided. The battery structure includes a casing, a jelly roll assembly, electrodes, insulation and a thermal control feature. The casing includes an internal tube defining a central hole. The jelly roll assembly is disposed with an electrolyte in an annular space about the internal tube within the casing. The electrodes are electrically coupled to the jelly roll assembly and disposed to extend out of the casing. The insulation is disposed to insulate the jelly roll assembly and the electrodes from the casing. The thermal control feature is communicative with the central hole and configured to control battery structure temperatures proximate to the central hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Noah Singer, John S. Werner, Budy Notohardjono, Arkadiy O. Tsfasman, John Torok
  • Patent number: 11226372
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include systems and methods directed to a portable chip tester. A non-limiting example of a system includes a housing, a printed circuit board mounted on the housing, in which the printed circuit board includes a first interface operable to permit electrical communication between the printed circuit board and a device under test. The system further includes a mount operable to enable an electrical connection with an integrated circuit, in which the integrated circuit is operable to manage testing the device under test under a testing protocol. The system further includes a power supply and a software platform that includes a memory having computer readable instructions and one or more processors for executing the computer readable instructions. The computer readable instructions controlling the processors to perform operations including directing the integrated circuit to manage testing of the device under test pursuant to the testing protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Noah Singer, Daniele Di Genova, Andrew Turner, John Torok, Gary Maier, Richard Oldrey
  • Publication number: 20220013850
    Abstract: A non-sealed apparatus for batteries with a containment structure for gasses that includes a battery enclosure with an upper portion and a lower portion. The apparatus further includes a plurality of batteries disposed in a lower portion of the battery enclosure. The apparatus has at least one battery containment structure disposed in an upper portion of the battery enclosure, which is configured to move downward thereby sealing the plurality of batteries upon a condition. Further, a transfer channel assembly is provided within the battery enclosure and configured to transfer and/or contain gases emitted by the plurality of batteries upon the condition. The apparatus also has at least one fan configured to circulate the air in and out of the battery enclosure through the first perforated opening and the second perforated opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: John Torok, Noah Singer, John S. Werner, Budy Notohardjono, Arkadiy O. Tsfasman
  • Patent number: 11183732
    Abstract: A non-sealed apparatus for batteries with a containment structure for gasses that includes a battery enclosure with an upper portion and a lower portion. The apparatus further includes a plurality of batteries disposed in a lower portion of the battery enclosure. The apparatus has at least one battery containment structure disposed in an upper portion of the battery enclosure, which is configured to move downward thereby sealing the plurality of batteries upon a condition. Further, a transfer channel assembly is provided within the battery enclosure and configured to transfer and/or contain gases emitted by the plurality of batteries upon the condition. The apparatus also has at least one fan configured to circulate the air in and out of the battery enclosure through the first perforated opening and the second perforated opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Torok, Noah Singer, John S. Werner, Budy Notohardjono, Arkadiy O. Tsfasman
  • Publication number: 20210359718
    Abstract: An adjustable attenuation wrap plug for insertion into a signal port at an end product includes a housing with a protruding input prong and output prong, wherein a signal cable is coupled to the input prong and the output prong. The adjustable attenuation wrap plug further includes a ratchet mechanism at least partially disposed in the housing, wherein the ratchet mechanism is configurable to alter a shape of the signal cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: John S. Werner, Faezeh Gholami, NOAH SINGER, John Torok, Philip A. Sciuto, Arkadiy O. Tsfasman
  • Publication number: 20210359717
    Abstract: An apparatus for an attenuation adjustment tool, the attenuation adjustment tool includes a body with an adjustment arm positioned at a first side of the body, where an actuator is configured to extend and retract the adjustment arm. The attenuation adjustment tool further includes an input port and an output port positioned at the first side of the body, wherein an input prong and an output prong of a wrap plug are each respectively insertable into the input port and the output port. The attenuation adjustment tool further includes the adjustment arm configurable to engage with a mechanism on the wrap plug, wherein the mechanism is configurable to alter a shape of a signal cable in the wrap plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: John S. Werner, Faezeh Gholami, NOAH SINGER, John Torok, Philip A. Sciuto, Arkadiy O. Tsfasman