Patents by Inventor Mark D. Pfeifer
Mark D. Pfeifer 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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Patent number: 9918400Abstract: A server enclosure having a plurality of panels abutted to one another and constrained by a connector having a channel and at least one aperture. Each respective panel has at least one perpendicular portion being perpendicular to a face of the respective panel and adjoining a perimeter of the respective panel. Connectivity media coincident to the aperture can affix at least two panels and a connector to one another.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Scott R. LaPree, Stephen P. Mroz, Mark D. Pfeifer
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Publication number: 20170231106Abstract: A server enclosure having a plurality of panels abutted to one another and constrained by a connector having a channel and at least one aperture. Each respective panel has at least one perpendicular portion being perpendicular to a face of the respective panel and adjoining a perimeter of the respective panel. Connectivity media coincident to the aperture can affix at least two panels and a connector to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Scott R. LaPree, Stephen P. Mroz, Mark D. Pfeifer
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Patent number: 9723757Abstract: A server enclosure having a plurality of panels abutted to one another and constrained by a connector having a channel and at least one aperture. Each respective panel has at least one perpendicular portion being perpendicular to a face of the respective panel and adjoining a perimeter of the respective panel. Connectivity media coincident to the aperture can affix at least two panels and a connector to one another.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Scott R. LaPree, Stephen P. Mroz, Mark D. Pfeifer
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Publication number: 20170156232Abstract: A server enclosure having a plurality of panels abutted to one another and constrained by a connector having a channel and at least one aperture. Each respective panel has at least one perpendicular portion being perpendicular to a face of the respective panel and adjoining a perimeter of the respective panel. Connectivity media coincident to the aperture can affix at least two panels and a connector to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Scott R. LaPree, Stephen P. Mroz, Mark D. Pfeifer
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Patent number: 9655274Abstract: A server enclosure having a plurality of panels abutted to one another and constrained by a connector having a channel and at least one aperture. Each respective panel has at least one perpendicular portion being perpendicular to a face of the respective panel and adjoining a perimeter of the respective panel. Connectivity media coincident to the aperture can affix at least two panels and a connector to one another.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Scott R. LaPree, Stephen P. Mroz, Mark D. Pfeifer
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Publication number: 20170127547Abstract: In one embodiment, a server enclosure having a plurality of panels abutted to one another and constrained by a connector comprising a channel and at least one aperture. Each respective panel comprises at least one perpendicular portion being perpendicular to a face of the respective panel and adjoining a perimeter of the respective panel. Connectivity media coincident to the aperture can affix at least two panels and a connector to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Scott R. LaPree, Stephen P. Mroz, Mark D. Pfeifer
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Patent number: 9572287Abstract: A server enclosure having a plurality of panels abutted to one another and constrained by a connector having a channel and at least one aperture. Each respective panel has at least one perpendicular portion being perpendicular to a face of the respective panel and adjoining a perimeter of the respective panel. Connectivity media coincident to the aperture can affix at least two panels and a connector to one another.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Scott R. LaPree, Stephen P. Mroz, Mark D. Pfeifer
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Patent number: 8898979Abstract: A modular panel unit according to one embodiment includes a major subunit adapted for being secured to a keyed backing panel, and at least one minor subunit. The major subunit includes at least one connector adapted for coupling to a corresponding connection feature of the keyed backing panel in order to secure the major subunit to the keyed backing panel; and one or more coupling features. Each minor subunit includes: one or more couplers adapted for coupling to the one or more coupling features of the major subunit in order to secure the minor subunit to the major subunit. Additional systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Scott R. LaPree, Michael J. MacPherson, Mark D. Pfeifer
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Publication number: 20140062275Abstract: A modular panel unit according to one embodiment includes a major subunit adapted for being secured to a keyed backing panel, and at least one minor subunit. The major subunit includes at least one connector adapted for coupling to a corresponding connection feature of the keyed backing panel in order to secure the major subunit to the keyed backing panel; and one or more coupling features. Each minor subunit includes: one or more couplers adapted for coupling to the one or more coupling features of the major subunit in order to secure the minor subunit to the major subunit. Additional systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Scott R. LaPree, Michael J. MacPherson, Mark D. Pfeifer
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Patent number: 7558066Abstract: Disclosed herein is a module cooling system, comprising, a module in operable communication with a circuit board, a stiffener abutting the circuit board, a heatsink abutting the module, a first biasing member biasing the heatsink towards the module, a plurality of non-influencing fasteners positionally fixing the heatsink, and a second biasing member biasing the circuit board and module towards the heatsink. Further disclosed herein is a method of mounting a module cooling system, comprising, connecting electrically a module to a circuit board, abutting a stiffener to the circuit board, abutting a heatsink to the module, biasing with a biasing member the heatsink in a direction towards the module, fixing the heatsink with non-influencing fasteners, and biasing with a second biasing member the circuit board and module towards the heatsink.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2008Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Eric A. Eckberg, Michael S. Good, Mark D. Pfeifer
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Publication number: 20080151504Abstract: Disclosed herein is a module cooling system, comprising, a module in operable communication with a circuit board, a stiffener abutting the circuit board, a heatsink abutting the module, a first biasing member biasing the heatsink towards the module, a plurality of non-influencing fasteners positionally fixing the heatsink, and a second biasing member biasing the circuit board and module towards the heatsink. Further disclosed herein is a method of mounting a module cooling system, comprising, connecting electrically a module to a circuit board, abutting a stiffener to the circuit board, abutting a heatsink to the module, biasing with a biasing member the heatsink in a direction towards the module, fixing the heatsink with non-influencing fasteners, and biasing with a second biasing member the circuit board and module towards the heatsink.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Eric A. Eckberg, Michael S. Good, Mark D. Pfeifer
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Patent number: 7375963Abstract: Disclosed herein is a module cooling system, comprising, a module in operable communication with a circuit board, a stiffener abutting the circuit board, a heatsink abutting the module, a first biasing member biasing the heatsink towards the module, a plurality of non-influencing fasteners positionally fixing the heatsink, and a second biasing member biasing the circuit board and module towards the heatsink. Further disclosed herein is a method of mounting a module cooling system, comprising, connecting electrically a module to a circuit board, abutting a stiffener to the circuit board, abutting a heatsink to the module, biasing with a biasing member the heatsink in a direction towards the module, fixing the heatsink with non-influencing fasteners, and biasing with a second biasing member the circuit board and module towards the heatsink.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2006Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Eric A. Eckberg, Michael S. Good, Mark D. Pfeifer
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Patent number: 7267550Abstract: A printed circuit board capable of receiving an on-board battery from multiple orientations is disclosed. The movement of the on-board battery on the printed circuit board is directed via one or more guide tabs on the on-board battery that fit within one or more guide rails attached to the printed circuit board. A cam lever is attached to the on-board battery and enables a user to utilize mechanical advantage to install and/or remove the on-board battery on the printed circuit board. A pull tab attached to the on-board battery provides additional surface area to distribute the force when a user removes the on-board battery. The on-board battery can be installed and/or removed orthogonally and/or horizontally to the printed circuit board during the operation of the printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2006Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Eric A. Eckberg, Michael S. Good, Ray C. Laning, Mark D. Pfeifer, Scott A. Shurson, Matthew C. Zehrer