Patents by Inventor Phillip N. Hughes

Phillip N. Hughes 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: 11044141
    Abstract: A new physical computer architecture that combines elements in a virtuous cycle to eliminate performance killing inefficiencies in compute systems and need never be physically repaired during its lifetime is described. The system comprises a three dimensional rectangular cube structure with integrated liquid cooling and a multi-dimensional direct network laced through it. The network comprises a distributed, dynamically adaptive, multiply-fault-tolerant routing protocol that can logically replace failed components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Inventors: Phillip N Hughes, Robert J Lipp
  • Publication number: 20210014105
    Abstract: A new physical computer architecture that combines elements in a virtuous cycle to eliminate performance killing inefficiencies in compute systems and need never be physically repaired during its lifetime is described. The system comprises a three dimensional rectangular cube structure with integrated liquid cooling and a multi-dimensional direct network laced through it. The network comprises a distributed, dynamically adaptive, multiply-fault-tolerant routing protocol that can logically replace failed components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Phillip N. Hughes, Robert J Lipp
  • Patent number: 10785897
    Abstract: A cold plate compatible with the Open Compute Project Rack specification is disclosed. The cold plate is mounted in a compatible rack with removable trays mounted on support and coupling rails affixed to the underside of the cold plate thus supporting the trays during insertion and operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Inventors: Robert J Lipp, Phillip N Hughes
  • Patent number: 10548245
    Abstract: A system and an method to provide cooling of electronic components mounted in a tray by means of a cold plate, is disclosed. The system comprises a cold plate that is mounted in a rack with removable trays mounted on rails affixed to the underside of the cold plate. In one embodiment, compatibility with Open Rack specifications developed by the Open Compute Project is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Inventors: Robert J Lipp, Phillip N Hughes
  • Publication number: 20190269041
    Abstract: A cold plate compatible with the Open Compute Project Rack specification is disclosed. The cold plate is mounted in a compatible rack with removable trays mounted on support and coupling rails affixed to the underside of the cold plate thus supporting the trays during insertion and operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Robert J. Lipp, Phillip N. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20190254199
    Abstract: A system and an method to provide cooling of electronic components mounted in a tray by means of a cold plate, is disclosed. The system comprises a cold plate that is mounted in a rack with removable trays mounted on rails affixed to the underside of the cold plate. In one embodiment, compatibility with Open Rack specifications developed by the Open Compute Project is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Robert J. Lipp, Phillip N. Hughes
  • Patent number: 8270170
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclose a system and an associated method to provide cooling to a plurality of electronic components mounted proximately to one another in an electronic enclosure is disclosed. The system comprises a cold plate that is mounted on the electronic enclosure to conduct heat thermally. The cold plate has a first surface to mount proximate to the plurality of electronic components and a second surface to mount distal from the plurality of electronic components. One or more heat risers are configured to be thermally coupled between the first surface of the cold plate and at least one of the plurality of electronic components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Clustered Systems Company
    Inventors: Phillip N. Hughes, Robert J. Lipps
  • Publication number: 20100027220
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclose a system and an associated method to provide cooling to a plurality of electronic components mounted proximately to one another in an electronic enclosure is disclosed. The system comprises a cold plate that is mounted on the electronic enclosure to conduct heat thermally. The cold plate has a first surface to mount proximate to the plurality of electronic components and a second surface to mount distal from the plurality of electronic components. One or more heat risers are configured to be thermally coupled between the first surface of the cold plate and at least one of the plurality of electronic components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Clustered Systems Company
    Inventors: Phillip N. Hughes, Robert J. Lipps