Patents by Inventor Randy J. Speltz

Randy J. Speltz 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).

  • High-capacity computer rack with rear-accessible side bays
    Patent number: 8925739
    Abstract: An embodiment of a computer rack is capable of supporting up to 48U of electronic devices, including a central rack space for up to 42U and six 1U side bays. The side bays are fully accessible from the rear of the rack, so that all of the components may be serviced without pulling the rack out from a row and removing side panels. Optional strip PDUs may be mounted at the rear. The rack complies with standard dimensions for a 19-inch rack, including standard vertical and horizontal rail dimensions, and fits on a standard 600 mm×1200 mm floor tile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Martin J. Crippen, Karl Dittus, Eric A. Eckberg, John H. Mohlke, Randy J. Speltz, Robert W. Stegner, Ronald S. Taylor, Gregory S. Vande Corput, Charles E. White, III
  • HIGH-CAPACITY COMPUTER RACK WITH REAR-ACCESSIBLE SIDE BAYS
    Publication number: 20140027392
    Abstract: An embodiment of a computer rack is capable of supporting up to 48U of electronic devices, including a central rack space for up to 42U and six 1U side bays. The side bays are fully accessible from the rear of the rack, so that all of the components may be serviced without pulling the rack out from a row and removing side panels. Optional strip PDUs may be mounted at the rear. The rack complies with standard dimensions for a 19-inch rack, including standard vertical and horizontal rail dimensions, and fits on a standard 600 mm×1200 mm floor tile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Martin J. Crippen, Karl Dittus, Eric A. Eckberg, John H. Mohlke, Randy J. Speltz, Robert W. Stegner, Ronald S. Taylor, Gregory S. Vande Corput, Charles E. White, III