Patents by Inventor Laurence A. Harvilchuck

Laurence A. Harvilchuck 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: 11197393
    Abstract: A method for assembling a modular cooling system includes attaching a support manifold to a first rail of an equipment rack, the support manifold defining a coolant supply channel and a coolant return channel; and mounting a first cold plate to the support manifold including engaging a manifold supply connector with a plate supply connector in fluid communication, the manifold supply connector being connected in fluid communication with the coolant supply channel of the support manifold, the plate supply connector being connected in fluid communication with a cooling system disposed within the first cold plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, Alex Carl Worrall
  • Publication number: 20190269039
    Abstract: A method for assembling a modular cooling system includes attaching a support manifold to a first rail of an equipment rack, the support manifold defining a coolant supply channel and a coolant return channel; and mounting a first cold plate to the support manifold including engaging a manifold supply connector with a plate supply connector in fluid communication, the manifold supply connector being connected in fluid communication with the coolant supply channel of the support manifold, the plate supply connector being connected in fluid communication with a cooling system disposed within the first cold plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, Alex Carl Worrall
  • Patent number: 10327358
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for fluid connections in modular cooling systems for cooling electronic components installed in equipment racks. A cold plate is positioned adjacent to a support manifold in a mated position, where the cold plate comprises a plate connector. The plate connector comprises a plate outer sleeve and defines a central passageway. The support manifold comprises a manifold connector, which comprises a manifold outer sleeve and defines a central passageway. An outer surface of the manifold outer sleeve is positioned adjacent to an outer surface of the plate outer sleeve. A cam is rotated about a pivot pin and engages with a plate retainer to secure the cold plate against the support manifold, and the central passageway of the plate connector is connected in fluid communication with the central passageway of the manifold connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, Alex Carl Worrall
  • Patent number: 9851764
    Abstract: A modular data storage system can consist of at least first and second enclosures spanning a single pair of rails. The first and second enclosures may each have keyed couplers that mate to align the first and second enclosures along a common plane while being suspended between the single pair of rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, Alexander C. Worrall
  • Patent number: 9832906
    Abstract: Technologies for midplane docking systems for connecting adjacent levels of docks are provided herein. An extendable connection system includes: a connector cable, the connector cable having a first end and a second end; a male connector, the male connector connected to the first end of the connector cable, the male connector including male connecting mechanism; and a female connector, the female connector connected to the second end of the connector cable and including a female connecting mechanism adapted to connect with the male connecting mechanism, wherein the male connector is extendable relative to the female connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, Alex Carl Worrall
  • Publication number: 20170251573
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for fluid connections in modular cooling systems for cooling electronic components installed in equipment racks. A cold plate is positioned adjacent to a support manifold in a mated position, where the cold plate comprises a plate connector. The plate connector comprises a plate outer sleeve and defines a central passageway. The support manifold comprises a manifold connector, which comprises a manifold outer sleeve and defines a central passageway. An outer surface of the manifold outer sleeve is positioned adjacent to an outer surface of the plate outer sleeve. A cam is rotated about a pivot pin and engages with a plate retainer to secure the cold plate against the support manifold, and the central passageway of the plate connector is connected in fluid communication with the central passageway of the manifold connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, Alex Carl Worrall
  • Patent number: 9736959
    Abstract: Cable management systems for use with a chassis includes a device holding apparatus, a device holding apparatus track, a chassis track and a cable carrier. The cable carrier may carry one or more cables and engage a portion of each of the chassis track and the device holding apparatus track when the device holding apparatus is in, or being moved between, a first position and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Xyratex Technology Limited
    Inventors: Laurence Harvilchuck, Alexander C. Worrall
  • Patent number: 9655281
    Abstract: Technologies for modular cooling systems for cooling electronic components installed in equipment racks are provided herein. A modular cooling system comprises a cold plate and a support manifold connected to the cold plate. Together, the support manifold and cold plate define a fluid path for cooling fluid from the support manifold to the cold plate. The modular cooling system also includes an equipment carrier including equipment cooled by the cold plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, Alex Carl Worrall
  • Patent number: 9648730
    Abstract: Apparatus for thermally cooling a solid state memory unit, such as but not limited to densely packed flash memory storage devices in a data storage system. In some embodiments, a thermally conductive corrugated plate has one or more corrugations. The corrugations are adapted for positioning adjacent at least one solid state memory unit to form one or more channels for a cooling fluid to flow therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Xyratex Technology Limited
    Inventor: Laurence Harvilchuck
  • Publication number: 20160381834
    Abstract: Technologies for modular cooling systems for cooling electronic components installed in equipment racks are provided herein. A modular cooling system comprises a cold plate and a support manifold connected to the cold plate. Together, the support manifold and cold plate define a fluid path for cooling fluid from the support manifold to the cold plate. The modular cooling system also includes an equipment carrier including equipment cooled by the cold plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, Alex Carl Worrall
  • Publication number: 20160380399
    Abstract: Technologies for midplane docking systems for connecting adjacent levels of docks are provided herein. An extendable connection system includes: a connector cable, the connector cable having a first end and a second end; a male connector, the male connector connected to the first end of the connector cable, the male connector including male connecting mechanism; and a female connector, the female connector connected to the second end of the connector cable and including a female connecting mechanism adapted to connect with the male connecting mechanism, wherein the male connector is extendable relative to the female connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, Alex Carl Worrall
  • Publication number: 20160360637
    Abstract: Cable management systems for use with a chassis includes a device holding apparatus, a device holding apparatus track, a chassis track and a cable carrier. The cable carrier may carry one or more cables and engage a portion of each of the chassis track and the device holding apparatus track when the device holding apparatus is in, or being moved between, a first position and a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Laurence Harvilchuck, Alexander C. Worrall
  • Publication number: 20160057886
    Abstract: A modular data storage system can consist of at least first and second enclosures spanning a single pair of rails. The first and second enclosures may each have keyed couplers that mate to align the first and second enclosures along a common plane while being suspended between the single pair of rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, Alexander C. Worrall
  • Publication number: 20150216031
    Abstract: Apparatus for thermally cooling a solid state memory unit, such as but not limited to densely packed flash memory storage devices in a data storage system. In some embodiments, a thermally conductive corrugated plate has one or more corrugations. The corrugations are adapted for positioning adjacent at least one solid state memory unit to form one or more channels for a cooling fluid to flow therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventor: Laurence Harvilchuck
  • Patent number: 9007766
    Abstract: The invention provides storage enclosure, comprising an enclosure housing; one or more drawers slidably arranged within the enclosure housing, wherein each drawer has a pivotably mounted midplane having storage media coupled thereto wherein the storage media are coupled to both sides of the pivotably mounted midplane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Xyratex Technology Limited
    Inventor: Laurence A. Harvilchuck
  • Publication number: 20130265725
    Abstract: The invention provides storage enclosure, comprising an enclosure housing; one or more drawers slidably arranged within the enclosure housing, wherein each drawer has a pivotably mounted midplane having storage media coupled thereto wherein the storage media are coupled to both sides of the pivotably mounted midplane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: XYRATEX TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventor: Laurence A. Harvilchuck
  • Patent number: 8490271
    Abstract: Apparatus and method to aid in the reproducible and reversible tensioning of flexible substrates, such as polyimide or other file, to ensure planarity before, during, and after processing while mounted in tensioning apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Universal Instruments Corporation
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, George R. Westby
  • Patent number: 8234780
    Abstract: A substrate carrier system is provided for physical management of substrate(s) during a variety of assembly techniques performed on the both sides of the substrate(s) without dismounting or changing carrier systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Universal Instruments Corporation
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, George R. Westby
  • Publication number: 20090214323
    Abstract: A substrate carrier system is provided for physical management of substrate(s) during a variety of assembly techniques performed on the both sides of the substrate(s) without dismounting or changing carrier systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: UNIVERSAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, George R. Westby
  • Publication number: 20090146355
    Abstract: Apparatus and method to aid in the reproducible and reversible tensioning of flexible substrates, such as polyimide or other file, to ensure planarity before, during, and after processing while mounted in tensioning apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: Universal Instruments Corporation
    Inventors: Laurence A. Harvilchuck, George R. Westby