Patents by Inventor Randall G. Kemink

Randall G. Kemink 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: 10024606
    Abstract: Methods of fabricating cooling apparatuses are provided, which include providing a thermal transfer structure configured to couple to and cool one or more electronic components. The thermal transfer structure includes a thermal spreader, and at least one coolant-carrying tube coupled to the thermal spreader. The coolant-carrying tube(s) includes multiple tube lengths disposed substantially in a common plane, and an out-of-plane tube bend. The out-of-plane tube bend is couples in fluid communication first and second tube lengths of the multiple tube lengths, and extends out-of-plane from the multiple tube lengths disposed in the common plane. The first and second tube lengths may be spaced apart, with a third tube length disposed between them, and the coolant-carrying tube(s) further includes an in-plane tube bend which couples in fluid communication the third tube length and a fourth tube length of the multiple tube lengths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Amilcar R. Arvelo, Mark A. Brandon, Levi A. Campbell, Michael J. Ellsworth, Jr., Randall G. Kemink, Eric J. McKeever
  • Patent number: 9591787
    Abstract: Cooling apparatuses and coolant-cooled electronic assemblies are provided which include a thermal transfer structure configured to couple to an electronics card which operatively inserts into an electronic system. The thermal transfer structure includes a clamping structure movable between opened and clamped positions. A coolant-cooled structure, which is associated with the electronic system within which the electronics card is operatively inserted, resides between the electronics card and, at least partially, the clamping structure with insertion of the electronics card into the electronic system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Amilcar R. Arvelo, Mark A. Brandon, Levi A. Campbell, Tan D. Doan, Michael J. Ellsworth, Jr., Randall G. Kemink, Eric J. McKeever
  • Patent number: 9537237
    Abstract: A system to improve an in-line memory module may include an edging carried by the in-line memory module to stiffen, support, protect, and/or aid in handling the in-line memory module. The system may also include guide ribs carried by the edging to facilitate positioning of the in-line memory module during installation. In one embodiment, the system includes a heat spreader to aid in cooling a plurality of heat sources carried by the in-line memory module. The system may further include a compliant member to regulate the heat spreader's positioning relative to the plurality of heat sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark A. Brandon, Shawn Canfield, David L. Edwards, Robert R. Genest, Randall G. Kemink, Robert K. Mullady, John G. Torok
  • Patent number: 9341418
    Abstract: Cooling apparatuses and coolant-cooled electronic assemblies are provided which include a thermal transfer structure configured to couple to and cool one or more electronic components. The thermal transfer structure includes a thermal spreader, and at least one coolant-carrying tube coupled to the thermal spreader. The coolant-carrying tube(s) includes multiple tube lengths disposed substantially in a common plane, and an out-of-plane tube bend. The out-of-plane tube bend is couples in fluid communication first and second tube lengths of the multiple tube lengths, and extends out-of-plane from the multiple tube lengths disposed in the common plane. The first and second tube lengths may be spaced apart, with a third tube length disposed between them, and the coolant-carrying tube(s) further includes an in-plane tube bend which couples in fluid communication the third tube length and a fourth tube length of the multiple tube lengths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Amilcar R. Arvelo, Mark A. Brandon, Levi A. Campbell, Michael J. Ellsworth, Jr., Randall G. Kemink, Eric J. McKeever
  • Patent number: 9258925
    Abstract: Methods of fabricating cooling apparatuses are provided which include: providing a thermal transfer structure configured to couple to an electronics card, the thermal transfer structure including a clamping structure movable between opened and clamped positions; and providing a coolant-cooled structure configured to reside within, and be associated with a receiving slot of, an electronic system within which the electronics card operatively inserts, the coolant-cooled structure residing between the electronics card and, at least partially, the clamping structure when the transfer structure is coupled to the electronics card and the card is operatively inserted into the receiving slot, wherein the opened position facilitates insertion of the electronics card into the electronic system, and movement of the clamping structure to the clamped position facilitates clamping of the thermal transfer structure to the coolant-cooled structure, and thermal conduction of heat from the electronics card to the coolant-cooled
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Amilcar R. Arvelo, Mark A. Brandon, Levi A. Campbell, Tan D. Doan, Michael J. Ellsworth, Jr., Randall G. Kemink, Eric J. McKeever
  • Publication number: 20150359140
    Abstract: Cooling apparatuses and coolant-cooled electronic assemblies are provided which include a thermal transfer structure configured to couple to an electronics card which operatively inserts into an electronic system. The thermal transfer structure includes a clamping structure movable between opened and clamped positions. A coolant-cooled structure, which is associated with the electronic system within which the electronics card is operatively inserted, resides between the electronics card and, at least partially, the clamping structure with insertion of the electronics card into the electronic system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Amilcar R. ARVELO, Mark A. BRANDON, Levi A. CAMPBELL, Tan D. DOAN, Michael J. ELLSWORTH, JR., Randall G. KEMINK, Eric J. McKEEVER
  • Patent number: 9144178
    Abstract: Cooling apparatuses and coolant-cooled electronic assemblies are provided which include a thermal transfer structure configured to couple to an electronics card which operatively inserts into an electronic system. The thermal transfer structure includes a clamping structure movable between opened and clamped positions. A coolant-cooled structure, which is associated with the electronic system within which the electronics card is operatively inserted, resides between the electronics card and, at least partially, the clamping structure with insertion of the electronics card into the electronic system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Amilcar R. Arvelo, Mark A. Brandon, Levi A. Campbell, Tan D. Doan, Michael J. Ellsworth, Jr., Randall G. Kemink, Eric J. McKeever
  • Publication number: 20150053388
    Abstract: Methods of fabricating cooling apparatuses are provided, which include providing a thermal transfer structure configured to couple to and cool one or more electronic components. The thermal transfer structure includes a thermal spreader, and at least one coolant-carrying tube coupled to the thermal spreader. The coolant-carrying tube(s) includes multiple tube lengths disposed substantially in a common plane, and an out-of-plane tube bend. The out-of-plane tube bend is couples in fluid communication first and second tube lengths of the multiple tube lengths, and extends out-of-plane from the multiple tube lengths disposed in the common plane. The first and second tube lengths may be spaced apart, with a third tube length disposed between them, and the coolant-carrying tube(s) further includes an in-plane tube bend which couples in fluid communication the third tube length and a fourth tube length of the multiple tube lengths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Amilcar R. ARVELO, Mark A. BRANDON, Levi A. CAMPBELL, Michael J. ELLSWORTH, JR., Randall G. KEMINK, Eric J. McKEEVER
  • Publication number: 20150052753
    Abstract: Methods of fabricating cooling apparatuses are provided which include: providing a thermal transfer structure configured to couple to an electronics card, the thermal transfer structure including a clamping structure movable between opened and clamped positions; and providing a coolant-cooled structure configured to reside within, and be associated with a receiving slot of, an electronic system within which the electronics card operatively inserts, the coolant-cooled structure residing between the electronics card and, at least partially, the clamping structure when the transfer structure is coupled to the electronics card and the card is operatively inserted into the receiving slot, wherein the opened position facilitates insertion of the electronics card into the electronic system, and movement of the clamping structure to the clamped position facilitates clamping of the thermal transfer structure to the coolant-cooled structure, and thermal conduction of heat from the electronics card to the coolant-cooled
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Amilcar R. ARVELO, Mark A. BRANDON, Levi A. CAMPBELL, Tan D. DOAN, Michael J. ELLSWORTH, Jr., Randall G. KEMINK, Eric J. McKEEVER
  • Publication number: 20140247555
    Abstract: Cooling apparatuses and coolant-cooled electronic assemblies are provided which include a thermal transfer structure configured to couple to an electronics card which operatively inserts into an electronic system. The thermal transfer structure includes a clamping structure movable between opened and clamped positions. A coolant-cooled structure, which is associated with the electronic system within which the electronics card is operatively inserted, resides between the electronics card and, at least partially, the clamping structure with insertion of the electronics card into the electronic system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Amilcar R. ARVELO, Mark A. BRANDON, Levi A. CAMPBELL, Tan D. DOAN, Michael J. ELLSWORTH, JR., Randall G. Kemink, Eric J. McKEEVER
  • Publication number: 20140098482
    Abstract: A system to improve an in-line memory module may include an edging carried by the in-line memory module to stiffen, support, protect, and/or aid in handling the in-line memory module. The system may also include guide ribs carried by the edging to facilitate positioning of the in-line memory module during installation. In one embodiment, the system includes a heat spreader to aid in cooling a plurality of heat sources carried by the in-line memory module. The system may further include a compliant member to regulate the heat spreader's positioning relative to the plurality of heat sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Brandon, Shawn Canfield, David L. Edwards, Robert R. Genest, Randall G. Kemink, Robert K. Mullady, John G. Torok
  • Patent number: 8582297
    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for cooling one or more devices through use of a cooling plate. An example system includes multiple heat generating devices coupled to a cooling plate, each through an individual thermal interface unit. The thermal interface unit includes a compressible solid pad with at least one surface having a plurality of projections carrying a flowable material. The thermal interface units are pressed between the heat generating devices and the cooling plate so that the flowable material is completely enclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Edwards, Randall G. Kemink, David C. Olson, Katie L. Pizzolato, John G. Torok
  • Publication number: 20130027885
    Abstract: A multi-chip electronic module includes a circuit board having a first end portion, a second end portion, a first surface portion and an opposing second surface portion. A plurality of electronic components is mounted to the first surface portion of the circuit board. A heat spreader member is supported at the first surface portion of the circuit board. The heat spreader includes a body having a first end, a second end, a first surface and a second surface. The first end portion and first end define a fluid inlet, and the second end portion and second end define a fluid outlet. The second surface is in thermal contact with the plurality of electronic components. The heat spreader member and circuit board define an enclosed fluid duct having a plurality of substantially parallel flow paths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: David L. Edwards, Randall G. Kemink, David C. Olson, Michael T. Peets, John G. Torok, Wade H. White
  • Patent number: 8274790
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for cooling an electronics rack, which includes an electronic subsystem across which air passing through the rack flows. A cooling unit provides, via system coolant supply and return manifolds, system coolant in parallel to the electronic subsystem and an air-to-liquid heat exchanger disposed to cool, in normal-mode, air passing through the rack. A controller monitors coolant associated with the cooling unit and automatically transitions the cooling apparatus from normal-mode to failure-mode responsive to detecting a failure of the coolant. In transitioning to failure-mode, multiple isolation valves are employed in switching to a serial flow of system coolant from the electronic subsystem to the heat exchanger for rejecting, via the system coolant, heat from the electronic subsystem to air passing across the heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Levi A. Campbell, Richard C. Chu, Michael J. Ellsworth, Jr., Madhusudan K. Iyengar, Randall G. Kemink, Robert E. Simons
  • Patent number: 8248805
    Abstract: A system to improve an in-line memory module may include an edging carried by the in-line memory module to stiffen, support, protect, and/or aid in handling the in-line memory module. The system may also include guide ribs carried by the edging to facilitate positioning of the in-line memory module during installation. In one embodiment, the system includes a heat spreader to aid in cooling a plurality of heat sources carried by the in-line memory module. The system may further include a compliant member to regulate the heat spreader's positioning relative to the plurality of heat sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Brandon, Shawn Canfield, David L. Edwards, Robert R. Genest, Randall G. Kemink, Robert K. Mullady, John G. Torok
  • Publication number: 20120200997
    Abstract: A system to improve an in-line memory module may include an edging carried by the in-line memory module to stiffen, support, protect, and/or aid in handling the in-line memory module. The system may also include guide ribs carried by the edging to facilitate positioning of the in-line memory module during installation. In one embodiment, the system includes a heat spreader to aid in cooling a plurality of heat sources carried by the in-line memory module. The system may further include a compliant member to regulate the heat spreader's positioning relative to the plurality of heat sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Brandon, Shawn Canfield, David L. Edwards, Robert R. Genest, Randall G. Kemink, Robert K. Mullady, John G. Torok
  • Publication number: 20120199333
    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for cooling one or more devices through use of a cooling plate. An example system includes multiple heat generating devices coupled to a cooling plate, each through an individual thermal interface unit. The thermal interface unit includes a compressible solid pad with at least one surface having a plurality of projections carrying a flowable material. The thermal interface units are pressed between the heat generating devices and the cooling plate so that the flowable material is completely enclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Edwards, Randall G. Kemink, David C. Olson, Katie L. Pizzolato, John G. Torok
  • Publication number: 20120120603
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for cooling an electronics rack, which includes an electronic subsystem across which air passing through the rack flows. A cooling unit provides, via system coolant supply and return manifolds, system coolant in parallel to the electronic subsystem and an air-to-liquid heat exchanger disposed to cool, in normal-mode, air passing through the rack. A controller monitors coolant associated with the cooling unit and automatically transitions the cooling apparatus from normal-mode to failure-mode responsive to detecting a failure of the coolant. In transitioning to failure-mode, multiple isolation valves are employed in switching to a serial flow of system coolant from the electronic subsystem to the heat exchanger for rejecting, via the system coolant, heat from the electronic subsystem to air passing across the heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Levi A. CAMPBELL, Richard C. CHU, Michael J. ELLSWORTH, JR., Madhusudan K. IYENGAR, Randall G. KEMINK, Robert E. SIMONS
  • Patent number: 8125780
    Abstract: A system to aid in cooling an in-line memory module may include a thermal interface material adjacent the in-line memory module. The system may also include a heat spreader adjacent the thermal interface material. The system may further include a cold-plate adjacent the heat spreader, the cold-plate, heat spreader, and thermal interface material to aid in cooling the in-line memory module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gary F. Goth, Randall G. Kemink, Katie L. Pizzolato
  • Publication number: 20110149505
    Abstract: A system to aid in cooling an in-line memory module may include a thermal interface material adjacent the in-line memory module. The system may also include a heat spreader adjacent the thermal interface material. The system may further include a cold-plate adjacent the heat spreader, the cold-plate, heat spreader, and thermal interface material to aid in cooling the in-line memory module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gary F. Goth, Randall G. Kemink, Katie L. Pizzolato