Patents by Inventor Joseph P. King
Joseph P. King 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).
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Publication number: 20240134655Abstract: A hardware-type-based multi-component personality configuration system includes a first component stock including first hardware type components having a first hardware type, a second component stock including second hardware type components having a second hardware type that is different than the first hardware type, and a component configuration system. The component configuration system identifies computing device order(s) for computing device(s) that include a plurality of components, and determines that a respective personality configuration in the computing device order(s) for each of a first subset of the plurality components included in the computing device(s) may be provided by the first hardware type components.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Christopher J. Casella, Frank Widjaja Yu, Gregory Martin Allen, Joseph P. King, JR., Jonathan Jay Kellen
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Patent number: 10496464Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product, and computing system for detecting the availability of status-related data within an FRU. The status-related data is written to persistent memory within the FRU.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company LLCInventors: Joseph P. King, Phil Roux, Mingxiang Xu
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Patent number: 10497490Abstract: A variable-length conductor assembly is configured for use within an IT component. The variable-length conductor assembly includes a bus bar assembly including at least one bus bar conductor. A sled assembly is configured to be longitudinal-displaceable along the bus bar assembly. The sled assembly includes at least one sled conductor slidably electrically-coupled to the at least one bus bar conductor.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company LLCInventors: Keith C. Johnson, Joseph P. King, Jr.
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Publication number: 20190252093Abstract: A variable-length conductor assembly is configured for use within an IT component. The variable-length conductor assembly includes a bus bar assembly including at least one bus bar conductor. A sled assembly is configured to be longitudinal-displaceable along the bus bar assembly. The sled assembly includes at least one sled conductor slidably electrically-coupled to the at least one bus bar conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Keith C. JOHNSON, Joseph P. King, JR.
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Patent number: 10143107Abstract: An apparatus comprises a memory, a processor coupled to the memory, one or more altitude sensors, one or more ambient temperature sensors, and one or more air movers. The processor implements an air mover control module configured to obtain at least one altitude reading from at least one of the one or more altitude sensors, to determine an altitude factor based on the at least one altitude reading, to obtain at least one ambient temperature reading from at least one of the one or more ambient temperature sensors, to determine target speeds for respective ones of the air movers utilizing the altitude factor and the at least one ambient temperature reading, and to control operation of the air movers based on the target speeds.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2015Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company LLCInventors: Weidong Zuo, David E. Boudreau, Joseph P. King, Jr.
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Patent number: 9801279Abstract: A system board includes at least one microprocessor coupled to the system board. A VR module card includes a voltage regulator circuit, wherein the voltage regulator circuit is configured to provide electrical power to the at least one microprocessor. A circuit board region is configured to receive the VR module card.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company LLCInventors: John Blondin, Ralph C. Frangioso, Joseph P. King, Jr., Stephen E. Strickland, David C. Bisbee
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Patent number: 9548627Abstract: A system for detecting latent defects within a redundant power architecture includes a plurality of redundant power supplies, each having one or more output power rails, connected in a redundant fashion to a system load; each power supply output having fault-isolating OR'ing circuitry that prevents reverse current flow when free of defects; each power supply having means for adjusting its output voltage; each power supply having means for monitoring an internal voltage therein, and, based on characteristics of the monitored internal voltage, determining the presence of latent defect/s in the fault-isolating “OR'ing” circuitry. Further, the system operates to shift the load demanded from power supplies in redundant power architectures to allow the power supplies to run at their optimum electrical efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2012Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company LLCInventors: Joseph P. King, Jr., Phillip J. Roux, Michael A. Faulkner, Robert M. Beauchamp, Robert A. Guenther
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Patent number: 9545006Abstract: A system board includes at least one microprocessor coupled to the system board. A first circuit board region is populated with a first model voltage regulator circuit. The first model voltage regulator circuit is configured to provide electrical power to the at least one microprocessor. A second circuit board region is unpopulated and configured to receive a second model voltage regulator circuit.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company LLCInventors: John Blondin, Ralph C. Frangioso, Joseph P. King, Jr., Stephen E. Strickland, David C. Bisbee
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Patent number: 9506491Abstract: An apparatus that may be used to facilitate securing or mounting of an assembly. The device may be constructed of a shaft and a torque managing device, where the shaft has two ends, the first end having an engagement portion. The torque managing device is coupled to the second end of the shaft having a portion of the torque managing device enabled to rotate independently from the shaft when a predetermined force used on the torque managing device has been met.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company, LLCInventors: Jeffrey M. Lewis, Joseph P. King, Jr.
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Patent number: 9506821Abstract: A method and computer program product for determining an internal temperature of a computing device, a power consumption factor for the computing device, and an airflow factor for the computing device. An approximated ambient air temperature is generated based upon the internal temperature, power consumption factor, and the airflow factor. A workload factor is determined for the computing device and a fan speed for the computing device is controlled based at least in part upon the approximated ambient air temperature and the workload factor.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company LLCInventors: Michael N. Robillard, Robert M. Beauchamp, Bassem Bishay, David Boudreau, John K. Bowman, John V. Burroughs, Steven R. Cieluch, James W. Espy, Gordon A. Frye, Joseph P. King, Samuel Zeman
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Patent number: 9374920Abstract: A lockable infrastructure includes a frame assembly, including a first portion of an electrical connector, configured for use within an IT infrastructure. A module assembly, including a second portion of the electrical connector, is configured to be removably positionable within the frame assembly. An indication system is configured to visually indicate the position of the module assembly within the frame assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: EMC CorporationInventors: Lawrence J. Feroli, Joseph P. King
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Patent number: 9336111Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product, and computing system for detecting the availability of status-related data within a field replaceable unit (FRU). The status-related data is written to persistent memory within the FRU.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: EMC CorporationInventors: Joseph P. King, Phil Roux, Mingxiang Xu
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Patent number: 8964398Abstract: A lockable infrastructure included a frame assembly, including a first portion of an electrical connector, configured for use within an IT infrastructure. A module assembly, including a second portion of the electrical connector, is configured to be removably positionable within the frame assembly. A locking system is configured to lock the module assembly within the frame assembly in one of a plurality of locked positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: EMC CorporationInventors: Lawrence J. Feroli, Joseph P. King, Jr.
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Patent number: 8930738Abstract: A common form-factor battery backup system includes a battery system configured to provide electrical energy to an external system. A control circuit is configured to compare a monitored voltage level associated with the external system to a minimum acceptable voltage level and, if the monitored voltage is less than the minimum acceptable voltage level, provide electrical energy from the battery system to the external system. The battery backup system is configured to fit within a common form-factor storage space within a data system.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: EMC CorporationInventors: Joseph P. King, Jr., Phillip J. Roux
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Patent number: 8913392Abstract: A lockable infrastructure includes a frame assembly, including a first portion of an electrical connector, configured for use within an IT infrastructure. A module assembly, including a second portion of the electrical connector, is configured to be removably positionable within the frame assembly. An indication system is configured to visually indicate the position of the module assembly within the frame assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: EMC CorporationInventors: Lawrence J. Feroli, Joseph P. King, Jr.
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Patent number: 8764468Abstract: An adaptive connector assembly may include two or more conductors and at least one compliance member configured to allow for three dimensional movement of the two or more conductors with respect to a frame assembly. The frame assembly may be configured to be mounted within an information technology (IT) cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: EMC CorporationInventors: Lawrence J. Feroli, Joseph P. King, Jr.
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Patent number: 8749966Abstract: A data storage drive carrier configured for insertion into 2U or 3U slots not an electrocal chassis. The carrier has opposing side members and front and back members. A first side member is fixedly attached to the front member to form a rigid L-shaped portion of the carrier; and a second side member and the back member are pivotally attached to the L-shaped portion. The second one of side members and the back member are pivotally attached to the L-shaped portion at first ends and second ends thereof are attached to together to form a closed frame after receiving therein the drive. A light pipe is disposed within a groove formed in one of the side members, one end of the pipe being disposed adjacent to a light source of a rearward interposer to receive optical signal emitted by the source and an opposite end disposed adjacent a front end of the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: EMC CorporationInventors: Maida Boudreau, Ilhan C. Gundogan, Albert F. Beinor, Jr., Joseph P. King, Jr., Joseph L. Brigham, Jr., Keith C. Johnson, Qingqiang Guo, Brian Cunningham
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Patent number: 8593827Abstract: A compressible engagement assembly includes a latching assembly configured to releasably engage a rack assembly. A compressible member is configured to be compressed by the latching assembly when the latching assembly is releasably engaged with the rack assembly. The compressible member is further configured to engage a rackmount component removably positioned within the rack assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: EMC CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Michael Lewis, Joseph P. King
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Patent number: 8456832Abstract: A data storage drive carrier configured for insertion into 2U or 3U slots of an electrical chassis. The carrier has a pair of opposing side members, at least one of the members being a flexible, inwardly bowed member and front and back members. A first side member is fixedly attached to the front member to form a rigid L-shaped portion of the carrier; and a second side member and the back member are pivotally attached to the L-shaped portion. The second one of side members and the back member are pivotally attached to the L-shaped portion at first ends and second ends thereof are attached to together to form a closed frame after receiving therein the drive. A light pipe is disposed within a groove formed in one of the side members, one end of the pipe being disposed adjacent to a light source of a rearward interposer to receive optical signal emitted by the source and an opposite end disposed adjacent a front end of the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: EMC CorporationInventors: Joseph L. Brigham, Jr., Joseph P. King, Jr., Ray F. Roy
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Patent number: 8340933Abstract: A system for detecting latent defects within a redundant power architecture includes a plurality of redundant power supplies, each having one or more output power rails, connected in a redundant fashion to a system load; each power supply output having fault-isolating OR'ing circuitry that prevents reverse current flow when free of defects; each power supply having means for adjusting its output voltage; each power supply having means for monitoring an internal voltage therein, and, based on characteristics of the monitored internal voltage, determining the presence of latent defect/s in the fault-isolating “OR'ing” circuitry. Further, the system operates to shift the load demanded from power supplies in redundant power architectures to allow the power supplies to run at their optimum electrical efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: EMC CorporationInventors: Joseph P. King, Jr., Phillip J. Roux, Michael A. Faulkner, Robert M. Beauchamp, Robert A. Guenther