Patents by Inventor Kenneth T. Gambon

Kenneth T. Gambon 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: 10481659
    Abstract: An approach to managing power distribution to computing devices, the approach involving monitoring power consumption of a plurality of computing devices and power draw on a plurality of power distribution units, wherein the plurality of power distribution units distribute power to the plurality of computing devices, determining that any of the plurality of power distribution units are approaching respective power thresholds and responsive to determining that any of the plurality of power distribution units are approaching the respective power thresholds, taking one or more actions to manage power distribution to the plurality of computing devices, wherein the one or more actions are based on a set of rules and the one or more actions comprise configuring a drawing of unequal amounts of power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Gambon, Bret W. Lehman, Christopher L. Molloy, Tenley D. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20170255243
    Abstract: An approach to managing power distribution to computing devices, the approach involving monitoring power consumption of a plurality of computing devices and power draw on a plurality of power distribution units, wherein the plurality of power distribution units distribute power to the plurality of computing devices, determining that any of the plurality of power distribution units are approaching respective power thresholds and responsive to determining that any of the plurality of power distribution units are approaching the respective power thresholds, taking one or more actions to manage power distribution to the plurality of computing devices, wherein the one or more actions are based on a set of rules and the one or more actions comprise configuring a drawing of unequal amounts of power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Gambon, Bret W. Lehman, Christopher L. Molloy, Tenley D. Jackson
  • Patent number: 9626816
    Abstract: In a method for controlling physical access to a computing device a first access request to a room containing the computing device is received. In response, a processor determines that the first access request is valid based on the room and the date and time of the first access request and unlocks a door to the room to permit entry to the room. Subsequently, a second access request to a cabinet that is located in the room and contains the computing device is received. In response, a processor determines that the second access request is valid based on the cabinet and the date and time of the second access request and unlocks the cabinet to permit access to the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael A. Clark, Kenneth T. Gambon, Bret W. Lehman
  • Publication number: 20160260273
    Abstract: In a method for controlling physical access to a computing device a first access request to a room containing the computing device is received. In response, a processor determines that the first access request is valid based on the room and the date and time of the first access request and unlocks a door to the room to permit entry to the room. Subsequently, a second access request to a cabinet that is located in the room and contains the computing device is received. In response, a processor determines that the second access request is valid based on the cabinet and the date and time of the second access request and unlocks the cabinet to permit access to the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Michael A. Clark, Kenneth T. Gambon, Bret W. Lehman
  • Patent number: 9378600
    Abstract: In a method for controlling physical access to a computing device a first access request to a room containing the computing device is received. In response, a processor determines that the first access request is valid based on the room and the date and time of the first access request and unlocks a door to the room to permit entry to the room. Subsequently, a second access request to a cabinet that is located in the room and contains the computing device is received. In response, a processor determines that the second access request is valid based on the cabinet and the date and time of the second access request and unlocks the cabinet to permit access to the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael A. Clark, Kenneth T. Gambon, Bret W. Lehman
  • Patent number: 9258910
    Abstract: An apparatus for a multi-directional display that includes a first surface situated in an electronic equipment cabinet, wherein the first surface is capable of extending out of at least two sides of the electronic equipment cabinet. A first electronic display is mechanically coupled to a first mount, such that the first electronic display is capable of rotating independently from the first mount. The first mount is coupled to the first surface, such that the first electronic display is viewable when the first surface is separately extended out of the at least two sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Gambon, Clayton A. Hollister, Bret W. Lehman
  • Publication number: 20150173213
    Abstract: An apparatus for a multi-directional display that includes a first surface situated in an electronic equipment cabinet, wherein the first surface is capable of extending out of at least two sides of the electronic equipment cabinet. A first electronic display is mechanically coupled to a first mount, such that the first electronic display is capable of rotating independently from the first mount. The first mount is coupled to the first surface, such that the first electronic display is viewable when the first surface is separately extended out of the at least two sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Gambon, Clayton A. Hollister, Bret W. Lehman
  • Patent number: 9047045
    Abstract: An apparatus for a multi-directional display comprising, a first surface situated in an electronic equipment cabinet, wherein the first surface is capable of retracting out of a plurality of sides of the electronic equipment cabinet. A first electronic display mechanically coupled to a first hinge. A first mount mechanically coupled to the first hinge, such that the first electronic display is capable of rotating independently from the first mount. The first mount coupled to the first surface, such that the first electronic display is viewable from the plurality of sides of the electronic equipment cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Gambon, Clayton A. Hollister, Bret W. Lehman
  • Publication number: 20140293527
    Abstract: An apparatus for a multi-directional display comprising, a first surface situated in an electronic equipment cabinet, wherein the first surface is capable of retracting out of a plurality of sides of the electronic equipment cabinet. A first electronic display mechanically coupled to a first hinge. A first mount mechanically coupled to the first hinge, such that the first electronic display is capable of rotating independently from the first mount. The first mount coupled to the first surface, such that the first electronic display is viewable from the plurality of sides of the electronic equipment cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Gambon, Clayton A. Hollister, Bret W. Lehman
  • Publication number: 20140298490
    Abstract: In a method for controlling physical access to a computing device a first access request to a room containing the computing device is received. In response, a processor determines that the first access request is valid based on the room and the date and time of the first access request and unlocks a door to the room to permit entry to the room. Subsequently, a second access request to a cabinet that is located in the room and contains the computing device is received. In response, a processor determines that the second access request is valid based on the cabinet and the date and time of the second access request and unlocks the cabinet to permit access to the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael A. Clark, Kenneth T. Gambon, Bret W. Lehman