Patents by Inventor Kenneth Mark Leigh

Kenneth Mark Leigh 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).

  • Watchdog timer for controlling a cooling system
    Patent number: 5906315
    Abstract: A system and method for preventing a computer system from overheating when a processor or software controlling the processor which controls the cooling system fails. The apparatus utilizes a watchdog timer which receives periodic signals confirming proper operation of the processor. When these status signals are not received, the watchdog timer transmits signals causing the cooling system that prevents overheating of the computer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Quentin J. Lewis, Garry M. Tobin, Kenneth Mark Leigh, Arthur H. Cianelli