Patents by Inventor Kar-Wing Lau

Kar-Wing Lau 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: 20240035753
    Abstract: Condenser tubes with non-uniform surface enhancements are described herein. In one example, the condenser tube may include a tube having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, an interior surface, and an exterior surface. The condenser tube may have a longitudinal bore defined by the interior surface and extending from the first end to the second end and configured to transport a coolant. The exterior surface may have a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion may have a substantially smooth region. The bottom portion may have a plurality of surface enhancements extending longitudinally from the first end to the second end. In one application, the condenser tubes with non-uniform surface enhancements may be deployed in condensers for two-phase immersion cooling systems. Other examples may be claimed or described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Kar-Wing Lau, Joseph Capes
  • Publication number: 20230369842
    Abstract: Embodiments of busbar assemblies for use in immersion cooling apparatuses are described herein. In one embodiment, a busbar assembly may include an insulator block and a busbar. The insulator block may include a first barrier having a first barrier height, a second barrier having a second barrier height, a channel located between the first barrier and the second barrier, and a slot formed in the channel. The busbar may be positioned in the slot and have an effective busbar height that is less than the first barrier height and less than the second barrier height. Other examples may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventor: Kar-Wing Lau
  • Patent number: 11778781
    Abstract: A method and system for controlling operation of an immersion cooling system to filter a heat transfer fluid having an immersion cooling tank adapted to contain the heat transfer fluid used to immersion cool a heat-generating object contained therein, the method and system comprises: sampling the heat transfer fluid in the tank; measuring at least one property or parameter of the sampled heat transfer fluid; generating and transmitting measurement data to a control unit; comparing measurement data with respective threshold data using the control unit; and filtering the heat transfer fluid with a filter based on the comparison results of the control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: LIQUIDSTACK HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Kar-Wing Lau
  • Patent number: 11772019
    Abstract: A method of and system for recovering a dielectric fluid used for immersion cooling of electronic devices, the method including filtering the dielectric fluid to remove a first group of solid contaminants; distilling the filtered dielectric fluid in one or more distillation tanks to produce a vaporized dielectric fluid; separating the vaporized dielectric fluid from less volatile contaminants, such that the vaporized dielectric fluid is introduced as a condensate into a circulation tank; circulating the condensate by pumping the condensate from the circulation tank through one or more filters; filtering the circulating condensate through the filter(s) to remove a second group of contaminants; and returning the filtered condensate to the circulation tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: LIQUIDSTACK HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Kar-Wing Lau
  • Patent number: 11758687
    Abstract: A device for and method of hot swapping one or more electronic devices from an immersion cooling tank having a first opening, the device including a condensing device removably locatable in the first opening of the immersion cooling tank, the condensing device having a condensing coil forming a second opening through which the electronic device(s) is removable and an apparatus coupled to the condensing device for selectively adjusting a height and/or a location of the condensing device about the first opening of the immersion cooling tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: LIQUIDSTACK HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Kar-Wing Lau
  • Publication number: 20230232585
    Abstract: A two-phase immersion cooling system may include an immersion tank configured to receive a dielectric fluid. The immersion tank may have an interior volume including a lower portion and an upper portion. The immersion tank may have an electronic device region configured to receive one or more electronic devices. The system may include a condenser mounted in the upper portion of the immersion tank. The system may include a liquid deflector located in the upper portion of the immersion tank and at least partially between a top side of the electronic device region and a top side of the condenser. The liquid deflector may be configured to prevent or inhibit dielectric liquid from splashing from the electronic device region onto the condenser. Other examples may be claimed or described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Kar-Wing Lau, Wai Sing Cheng, Joseph Capes
  • Publication number: 20230171923
    Abstract: A two-phase immersion cooling apparatus may include an immersion tank with a primary condenser in thermal communication with an interior volume of the immersion tank and a vapor management system fluidically connected to the immersion tank. The vapor management system may enable the apparatus to effectively manage periods of high vapor production by removing vapor and other gases from a headspace of the immersion tank, condensing the vapor to liquid, and returning the liquid to the immersion tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventor: Kar-Wing Lau
  • Patent number: 11608217
    Abstract: A device for and method of hot swapping one or more electronic devices from an immersion cooling tank having a first opening, the device including a condensing unit removably locatable in first opening of the immersion cooling tank, the condensing device having a condensing coil forming a second opening through which the electronic device(s) is removable. A retractable cover sheet assembly, under computer control, is positioned to form a sized opening, which may include a containment structure, prior to opening the tank lid to minimize dielectric fluid loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: LIQUIDSTACK HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Kar-Wing Lau, Wai Sing Cheng, Joseph Capes
  • Publication number: 20230062164
    Abstract: A method and system for controlling operation of an immersion cooling system to filter a heat transfer fluid having an immersion cooling tank adapted to contain the heat transfer fluid used to immersion cool a heat-generating object contained therein, the method and system comprises: sampling the heat transfer fluid in the tank; measuring at least one property or parameter of the sampled heat transfer fluid; generating and transmitting measurement data to a control unit; comparing measurement data with respective threshold data using the control unit; and filtering the heat transfer fluid with a filter based on the comparison results of the control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: LiquidStack Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Kar-Wing Lau
  • Patent number: 11528827
    Abstract: A method and system for controlling operation of an immersion cooling system having an immersion cooling tank adapted to contain a heat transfer fluid used to immersion cool a heat-generating object contained therein, the method including: sampling a volume of the heat transfer fluid while the object remains in an operating state; measuring at least one property or parameter of the sampled heat transfer fluid; generating and transmitting measurement data to a control unit; comparing measurement data with respective threshold data using the control unit; and controlling operation of the immersion cooling system with the control unit based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Inventor: Kar-Wing Lau
  • Publication number: 20220007540
    Abstract: A device for and method of hot swapping one or more electronic devices from an immersion cooling tank having a first opening, the device including a condensing device removably locatable in the first opening of the immersion cooling tank, the condensing device having a condensing coil forming a second opening through which the electronic device(s) is removable and an apparatus coupled to the condensing device for selectively adjusting a height and/or a location of the condensing device about the first opening of the immersion cooling tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventor: Kar-Wing Lau
  • Patent number: 11160194
    Abstract: A device for and method of hot swapping one or more electronic devices from an immersion cooling tank having a first opening, the device including a condensing device removably locatable in the first opening of the immersion cooling tank, the condensing device having a condensing coil forming a second opening through which the electronic device(s) is removable and an apparatus coupled to the condensing device for selectively adjusting a height and/or a location of the condensing device about the first opening of the immersion cooling tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: LiquidStack Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Kar-Wing Lau
  • Patent number: 11101630
    Abstract: Embodiments of busbar assemblies for immersion cooling are described herein. In one embodiment, a busbar assembly can include an insulator block and a busbar. The insulator block can include a first barrier extending from a first end of the insulator block to a second end of the insulator block. The insulator block can a second barrier extending from the first end to the second end. The first barrier can include a first support surface. The second barrier can include a second support surface. The insulator block can include a channel between the first barrier and the second barrier. The channel can extend from the first end to the second end. The busbar can be positioned in the channel. The busbar may have a top surface that is recessed below the first support surface and the second support surface. Other examples may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: LiquidStack Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Kar-Wing Lau
  • Publication number: 20210219455
    Abstract: A method and system for controlling operation of an immersion cooling system having an immersion cooling tank adapted to contain a heat transfer fluid used to immersion cool a heat-generating object contained therein, the method including: sampling a volume of the heat transfer fluid while the object remains in an operating state; measuring at least one property or parameter of the sampled heat transfer fluid; generating and transmitting measurement data to a control unit; comparing measurement data with respective threshold data using the control unit; and controlling operation of the immersion cooling system with the control unit based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventor: Kar-Wing Lau
  • Publication number: 20210206567
    Abstract: An immersion cooling system for cooling an object in an immersion cooling tank including an anti-sloshing device adapted to be attached to or attachable to (e.g., an inner surface of) the immersion cooling tank, the device including a connecting device(s), a first plate fixedly attached to or rotatably attached to the connecting device, and a second plate rotatably attached to the connecting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventor: Kar-Wing Lau
  • Publication number: 20210153386
    Abstract: A device for and method of hot swapping one or more electronic devices from an immersion cooling tank having a first opening, the device including a condensing device removably locatable in the first opening of the immersion cooling tank, the condensing device having a condensing coil forming a second opening through which the electronic device(s) is removable and an apparatus coupled to the condensing device for selectively adjusting a height and/or a location of the condensing device about the first opening of the immersion cooling tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventor: Kar-Wing Lau
  • Patent number: 10966349
    Abstract: A two-phase immersion cooling apparatus may include an immersion tank with a primary condenser in thermal communication with an interior volume of the immersion tank and a vapor management system fluidically connected to the immersion tank. The vapor management system may enable the apparatus to effectively manage periods of high vapor production by removing vapor and other gases from a headspace of the immersion tank, condensing the vapor to liquid, and returning the liquid to the immersion tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Bitfury IP B.V.
    Inventor: Kar-Wing Lau
  • Publication number: 20200406175
    Abstract: A method of and system for recovering a dielectric fluid used for immersion cooling of electronic devices, the method including filtering the dielectric fluid to remove a first group of solid contaminants; distilling the filtered dielectric fluid in one or more distillation tanks to produce a vaporized dielectric fluid; separating the vaporized dielectric fluid from less volatile contaminants, such that the vaporized dielectric fluid is introduced as a condensate into a circulation tank; circulating the condensate by pumping the condensate from the circulation tank through one or more filters; filtering the circulating condensate through the filter(s) to remove a second group of contaminants; and returning the filtered condensate to the circulation tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventor: Kar-Wing Lau
  • Patent number: 10773192
    Abstract: A method of and system for recovering a dielectric fluid used for immersion cooling of electronic devices, the method including filtering the dielectric fluid to remove a first group of solid contaminants; distilling the filtered dielectric fluid in one or more distillation tanks to produce a vaporized dielectric fluid; separating the vaporized dielectric fluid from less volatile contaminants, such that the vaporized dielectric fluid is introduced as a condensate into a circulation tank; circulating the condensate by pumping the condensate from the circulation tank through one or more filters; filtering the circulating condensate through the filter(s) to remove a second group of contaminants; and returning the filtered condensate to the circulation tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Bitfury IP B.V.
    Inventor: Kar-Wing Lau
  • Patent number: 10765983
    Abstract: An immersion cooling system for electronic equipment including a tank adapted to hold a liquid heat transfer fluid into which the electronic equipment can be immersed and a filter assembly(ies) having a filter housing with an inlet and an outlet and containing a filter cartridge. In some embodiments the filter assembly(ies) is adapted to be located in the heat transfer fluid in the tank, such that a cross-sectional area of the filter housing inlet is greater than a cross-sectional area of the filter housing outlet, the filter housing inlet is substantially vertically oriented on a side of the filter housing, the filter cartridge is positioned within the filter housing at an inclined angle relative to the filter housing inlet, and the filter housing outlet is disposed adjacent to a top of the housing. Advantageously, heat generated by the immersed electronic equipment produces a convective flow of heat transfer fluid through the filter housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Bitfury IP B.V.
    Inventor: Kar-Wing Lau