Patents by Inventor Paul Samaniego

Paul Samaniego 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: 20240429669
    Abstract: A tool to facilitate attachment and detachment of cable connectors. The tool includes a backstop plate for engaging a cable connector receptacle housing, an overmold plate for engaging a cable connector being insertibly connected into a cable connector receptacle, and a rotational means passing through a rotational acceptor formed as part of the overmold plate and rotatably attached to the backstop plate. The rotational means causes the overmold plate to approach the backstop plate upon application of a first spin direction of the rotational means and causing the overmold plate to recede from the backstop plate upon application of a second spin direction of the rotational means. The overmold plate approaching the backstop plate causes the engaged cable connector to be insertibly connected into the cable connector receptacle housing and the overmold plate receding from the backstop plate causes the engaged cable connector to be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Scaglione, Paul Samaniego, Oswald J. Mantilla, Daniel Ruiz, Mateusz Koziol, Michael T. Peets, KYLE OLSON, Timothy Gordon, Brianna Malcolm
  • Publication number: 20240227047
    Abstract: A reaming tool vacuum assembly comprising: a reaming tool comprising a reaming bit, the reaming bit comprising: a tip end; a base end; a plurality of flutes tapered toward the tip end; a plurality of apertures positioned between the plurality of flutes, wherein the plurality of apertures define a plurality of openings to an interior chamber of the reaming bit; a first rigid tube positioned in the interior chamber of the reaming bit, wherein the reaming bit is rotatable around a longitudinal axis of the first rigid tube and independent of the first rigid tube; and a vacuum to provide suction in the interior chamber of the reaming bit via the first rigid tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: PAUL SAMANIEGO, DOUGLAS ALEXANDER SMALLEY, KARL OWEN CASSERLY, ERIC MALLERY, MATEUSZ KOZIOL, ALFREDO FAPPIANO, JAMES HOEY, OSWALD J. MANTILLA, RYAN ELSASSER
  • Patent number: 11987279
    Abstract: Embodiments for a single user truck loader. A platform is configured to receive placement of a load. Wheels are disposed at locations of the platform. A dolly mechanism is disposed in a cavity formed in the platform. Sidewalls of the platform house the cavity. The cavity of the platform is configured to receive a lift deck of a lifting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Samaniego, Oswald J. Mantilla, Jeannette Bender
  • Publication number: 20240131606
    Abstract: A reaming tool vacuum assembly comprising: a reaming tool comprising a reaming bit, the reaming bit comprising: a tip end; a base end; a plurality of flutes tapered toward the tip end; a plurality of apertures positioned between the plurality of flutes, wherein the plurality of apertures define a plurality of openings to an interior chamber of the reaming bit; a first rigid tube positioned in the interior chamber of the reaming bit, wherein the reaming bit is rotatable around a longitudinal axis of the first rigid tube and independent of the first rigid tube; and a vacuum to provide suction in the interior chamber of the reaming bit via the first rigid tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: PAUL SAMANIEGO, DOUGLAS ALEXANDER SMALLEY, KARL OWEN CASSERLY, ERIC MALLERY, MATEUSZ KOZIOL, ALFREDO FAPPIANO, JAMES HOEY, OSWALD J. MANTILLA, RYAN ELSASSER
  • Publication number: 20230013154
    Abstract: Embodiments for a single user truck loader. A platform is configured to receive placement of a load. Wheels are disposed at locations of the platform. A dolly mechanism is disposed in a cavity formed in the platform. Sidewalls of the platform house the cavity. The cavity of the platform is configured to receive a lift deck of a lifting mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Paul Samaniego, Oswald J. Mantilla, Jeannette Bender
  • Patent number: 11173447
    Abstract: A portable dehumidifying chamber includes a frame of a structure configured to include a first zone, a second zone, and a third zone, where a plurality of exterior walls coupled to the frame of the structure isolate the first zone, the second zone, and third zone from surrounding environmental conditions. A heating device disposed in the first zone to facilitate heated air flow from the first zone to the third zone, where the heated air flow contacts an object disposed in the second zone to facilitate dehumidification of the object. A conduit connecting the third zone to the first zone, where the conduit allows for humidified air flow to bypass the second zone, where the conduit includes a moisture removing apparatus. A first vapor barrier material separates the first zone and the second zone and a second vapor barrier material separates the second zone and the third zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Sharon T Spaulding, Karl Owen Casserly, Mateusz Koziol, Paul Samaniego
  • Patent number: 11165662
    Abstract: Provided are systems, methods, and computer products for interactive cable routing and planning optimization for customized hardware configurations. An example method includes receiving a set of cable characteristics and a set of user selections, in which the set of user selections are received via a graphical user interface (GUI). Identifying possible cabling routes for a hardware configuration based, at least in part, on available plug start and termination locations. Ranking each of the possible cabling routes based, at least in part, on a prioritized list of optimization criteria and the set of cable characteristics. Generating a suggested cabling configuration for one or more applications based, at least in part, on the set of cable characteristics, the set of user selections, and the ranking. Outputting the suggested cabling configuration to the user by at least providing a three-dimensional view of the suggested cabling configuration via the GUI.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Adam Benjamin Childers, Ryan Elsasser, Karl Owen Casserly, Richard Burton Finch, Paul Samaniego, Michael J Doscher, Mateusz Koziol
  • Publication number: 20210039041
    Abstract: A portable dehumidifying chamber includes a frame of a structure configured to include a first zone, a second zone, and a third zone, where a plurality of exterior walls coupled to the frame of the structure isolate the first zone, the second zone, and third zone from surrounding environmental conditions. A heating device disposed in the first zone to facilitate heated air flow from the first zone to the third zone, where the heated air flow contacts an object disposed in the second zone to facilitate dehumidification of the object. A conduit connecting the third zone to the first zone, where the conduit allows for humidified air flow to bypass the second zone, where the conduit includes a moisture removing apparatus. A first vapor barrier material separates the first zone and the second zone and a second vapor barrier material separates the second zone and the third zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Sharon T Spaulding, Karl Owen Casserly, MATEUSZ KOZIOL, Paul Samaniego
  • Publication number: 20200313978
    Abstract: Provided are systems, methods, and computer products for interactive cable routing and planning optimization for customized hardware configurations. An example method includes receiving a set of cable characteristics and a set of user selections, in which the set of user selections are received via a graphical user interface (GUI). Identifying possible cabling routes for a hardware configuration based, at least in part, on available plug start and termination locations. Ranking each of the possible cabling routes based, at least in part, on a prioritized list of optimization criteria and the set of cable characteristics. Generating a suggested cabling configuration for one or more applications based, at least in part, on the set of cable characteristics, the set of user selections, and the ranking. Outputting the suggested cabling configuration to the user by at least providing a three-dimensional view of the suggested cabling configuration via the GUI.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Adam Benjamin Childers, Ryan Elsasser, Karl Owen Casserly, Richard Burton Finch, Paul Samaniego, Michael J. Doscher, Mateusz Koziol
  • Patent number: 9579780
    Abstract: A quick-connect coupling tool includes a first member and a second member. The second member is slidably affixed to the first member. The quick-connect coupling tool further includes a first pair of prongs and a second pair of prongs, the first pair of prongs is affixed to the first member, oriented in a first direction, and orthogonal to the first member. The second pair of prongs is affixed to the first member, oriented in the first direction, and orthogonal to the second member. The quick-connect coupling tool includes a first urging means for urging the first pair of prongs and the second pair of prongs apart and a second urging means for urging the first pair of prongs and the second pair of prongs together. The first urging means and the second urging means are affixed to the first member and the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan N. Elsasser, Mateusz P. Koziol, Charles E. Mellinger, Annam K. Nguyen, Enrico A. Romano, Paul Samaniego, Robert Weiss
  • Patent number: 9573259
    Abstract: A quick-connect coupling tool includes a first member and a second member. The second member is slidably affixed to the first member. The quick-connect coupling tool further includes a first pair of prongs and a second pair of prongs, the first pair of prongs is affixed to the first member, oriented in a first direction, and orthogonal to the first member. The second pair of prongs is affixed to the first member, oriented in the first direction, and orthogonal to the second member. The quick-connect coupling tool includes a first urging means for urging the first pair of prongs and the second pair of prongs apart and a second urging means for urging the first pair of prongs and the second pair of prongs together. The first urging means and the second urging means are affixed to the first member and the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan N. Elsasser, Mateusz P. Koziol, Charles E. Mellinger, Annam K. Nguyen, Enrico A. Romano, Paul Samaniego, Robert Weiss
  • Patent number: 9325138
    Abstract: A cable removal device comprises a body comprising a head portion and a rear portion, the rear portion adapted as a handle portion, the head portion comprising a bent portion extending from a front end of the head portion, the bent portion further containing tabs surrounding a gap that extends inward from the front end, the gap adapted to allow the bent portion to extend over a latch release tab of a cable connector device while the latch release tab is maintained in a latched position, without contact therewith until a subsequent movement of the body causes the body to contact the latch release tab and thereby move the latch release tab into a released position that disengages the cable connector device from a commodity connector device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin M. Bryant, Ryan N. Elsasser, Steven P. Hompesch, Barry P. Knapp, Enrico A. Romano, Paul Samaniego
  • Publication number: 20150155675
    Abstract: A cable removal device comprises a body comprising a head portion and a rear portion, the rear portion adapted as a handle portion, the head portion comprising a bent portion extending from a front end of the head portion, the bent portion further containing tabs surrounding a gap that extends inward from the front end, the gap adapted to allow the bent portion to extend over a latch release tab of a cable connector device while the latch release tab is maintained in a latched position, without contact therewith until a subsequent movement of the body causes the body to contact the latch release tab and thereby move the latch release tab into a released position that disengages the cable connector device from a commodity connector device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin M. Bryant, Ryan N. Elsasser, Steven P. Hompesch, Barry P. Knapp, Enrico A. Romano, Paul Samaniego
  • Patent number: 7508676
    Abstract: A method of cooling a module attached to a board by a spring mechanism that provides access to the module during testing. A cold plate assembly features a dry thermal interface coupled with spring loaded plunger to ensure a module, such as a dual chip module (DCM), for example, remains in place during individual cold plate removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Samaniego, Levi Campbell, Michael Ellsworth, Jr., Michael Domitrovits, Paul Kelley, Howard Mahaney, Jr.