Patents by Inventor Phillip S. Ting
Phillip S. Ting 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: 10622279Abstract: In one embodiment, a heatsink mounting system includes a plurality of fasteners for attaching the heatsink to a circuit board at a location proximate to an electronic component interposed between the circuit board and the heatsink and a damping connector for attaching an overhang portion of the heatsink to the circuit board. The damping connector includes a first O-ring for positioning adjacent to an upper surface of a base of the heatsink, a second O-ring for positioning adjacent to a lower surface of the base, and a connecting member extending through aligned openings in the O-rings and the base of the heatsink. The damping connector is operable to absorb energy during vibration or shock at the heatsink to prevent flexing of the heatsink.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: . Minawati, Vic Hong Chia, Phillip S. Ting
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Patent number: 8964385Abstract: An apparatus is provided in one example embodiment and includes a faceplate having a plurality of slots arranged on a front portion of the faceplate, a top plate attached to a top portion of the faceplate, and a screen attached to the faceplate and the top plate. A channel may be disposed behind the faceplate and between a bottom surface of the top portion of the faceplate, a bottom surface of the top plate and a top surface of the screen. The screen may include a plurality of openings. In a specific embodiment, the apparatus may be removably attached to a removable line card of a switch. In a specific embodiment, air may be guided through the slots, by a fan operating behind the apparatus, along the channel and through the plurality of openings to one or more heat generating components on the line card.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Mandy Hin Lam, Phillip S. Ting, Susheela Nanjunda Rao Narasimhan
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Publication number: 20140098492Abstract: An apparatus is provided in one example embodiment and includes a faceplate having a plurality of slots arranged on a front portion of the faceplate, a top plate attached to a top portion of the faceplate, and a screen attached to the faceplate and the top plate. A channel may be disposed behind the faceplate and between a bottom surface of the top portion of the faceplate, a bottom surface of the top plate and a top surface of the screen. The screen may include a plurality of openings. In a specific embodiment, the apparatus may be removably attached to a removable line card of a switch. In a specific embodiment, air may be guided through the slots, by a fan operating behind the apparatus, along the channel and through the plurality of openings to one or more heat generating components on the line card.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Inventors: Mandy Hin Lam, Phillip S. Ting, Susheela Nanjunda Rao Narasimhan
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Patent number: 8611103Abstract: A latching apparatus provides selective injection and ejection of an electronic module relative to a chassis that includes a support member. The apparatus includes a housing to be coupled to the electronic module, and a handle pivotably coupled to the housing and movable between a latched position and an unlatched position. A catch in a first position retains the handle in the latched position. An actuator is coupled to the handle and operable to move the catch to a second position. In response to movement of the actuator in a direction the same as the direction of the handle toward the unlatched position, the catch is moved to its second position. As a result, the handle is movable between the latched and unlatched positions to permit the electronic module to be injected or ejected relative to the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Sean Thomas, Saeed Seyed, Hong Tran Huynh, Phillip S. Ting, Toan Nguyen
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Patent number: 8545246Abstract: An apparatus, in accordance with particular embodiments, includes a shell comprising two substantially parallel surfaces. The apparatus further includes a plurality of connector housings mounted between the two substantially parallel surfaces. The apparatus also includes a plurality of connectors coupled to the plurality of connector housings. Each connector is configured to move along at least one axis within its respective connector housing. The apparatus further includes a plurality of cables. Each cable is configured to couple together at least two connectors. The plurality of cables are arranged between the two substantially parallel surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Gary L. Myers, Kamran Esmaily, Upendranadh Reddy Kareti, Phillip S. Ting
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Publication number: 20130107424Abstract: A latching apparatus provides selective injection and ejection of an electronic module relative to a chassis that includes a support member. The apparatus includes a housing to be coupled to the electronic module, and a handle pivotably coupled to the housing and movable between a latched position and an unlatched position. A catch in a first position retains the handle in the latched position. An actuator is coupled to the handle and operable to move the catch to a second position. In response to movement of the actuator in a direction the same as the direction of the handle toward the unlatched position, the catch is moved to its second position. As a result, the handle is movable between the latched and unlatched positions to permit the electronic module to be injected or ejected relative to the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Sean Thomas, Saeed Seyed, Hong Tran Huynh, Phillip S. Ting, Toan Nguyen
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Publication number: 20130029532Abstract: An apparatus, in accordance with particular embodiments, includes a shell comprising two substantially parallel surfaces. The apparatus further includes a plurality of connector housings mounted between the two substantially parallel surfaces. The apparatus also includes a plurality of connectors coupled to the plurality of connector housings. Each connector is configured to move along at least one axis within its respective connector housing. The apparatus further includes a plurality of cables. Each cable is configured to couple together at least two connectors. The plurality of cables are arranged between the two substantially parallel surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Gary L. Myers, Kamran Esmaily, Upendranadh Reddy kareti, Phillip S. Ting
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Patent number: 8270171Abstract: To increase air flow, an air intake/outtake (i.e., intake, outtake, or both) is positioned on a front surface of a housing, such as a rack-mounted computer network switch housing. The front surface includes jacks, controls, plugs, receptacles or other input/output for connection with the processor in the housing. The air intake/outtake is one or more openings on the front surface with the input/output components. In one embodiment, to avoid interference with the input/output components and increasing the height of the housing, the air intake/outtake is a slot extending most of or all of the distance between the sides of the housing and being above or below the input/output. An intermediate plate may be used to form and support the air intake/outtake.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Susheela Nanjunda Rao Narasimhan, Hong Tran Huynh, Toan Nguyen, Duong Cu Lu, Phillip S. Ting
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Publication number: 20110292602Abstract: To increase air flow, an air intake/outtake (i.e., intake, outtake, or both) is positioned on a front surface of a housing, such as a rack-mounted computer network switch housing. The front surface includes jacks, controls, plugs, receptacles or other input/output for connection with the processor in the housing. The air intake/outtake is one or more openings on the front surface with the input/output components. In one embodiment, to avoid interference with the input/output components and increasing the height of the housing, the air intake/outtake is a slot extending most of or all of the distance between the sides of the housing and being above or below the input/output. An intermediate plate may be used to form and support the air intake/outtake.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: SUSHEELA NANJUNDA RAO NARASIMHAN, HONG TRAN HUYNH, TOAN NGUYEN, DUONG CU LU, PHILLIP S. TING
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Patent number: 7390976Abstract: Methods and apparatus for shielding an object from relative high electromagnetic radio frequencies while allowing airflow to pass to and from the object are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a shield arrangement that shields a chassis includes at least a first plane and a second plane. The first plane has a thickness and defines a first plurality of openings that include a first opening and a second opening that are separated by at least a distance that is a function of the thickness. The second plane defines at least a third opening, and is approximately parallel to the first plane. The second plane is spaced apart from the first plane by a spacing that is a function of at least the thickness.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2006Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Hsing-Sheng Liang, Phillip S. Ting, Jim C. Chiappe
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Publication number: 20070289776Abstract: Methods and apparatus for shielding an object from relative high electromagnetic radio frequencies while allowing airflow to pass to and from the object are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a shield arrangement that shields a chassis includes at least a first plane and a second plane. The first plane has a thickness and defines a first plurality of openings that include a first opening and a second opening that are separated by at least a distance that is a function of the thickness. The second plane defines at least a third opening, and is approximately parallel to the first plane. The second plane is spaced apart from the first plane by a spacing that is a function of at least the thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Hsing-Sheng Liang, Phillip S. Ting, Jim C. Chiappe