Patents by Inventor Ray C. Laning

Ray C. Laning 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: 9645757
    Abstract: A memory module determines that the memory module is connected to a memory module connector. The memory module receives the connector ID from the connector and communicates, to the connector, a memory module ID associated with the memory module. A connector-module ID token is generated using the connector ID and the memory module ID. It is determined that the connector-module ID token was not received from the connector within a predetermined time window. Data on the memory module is erased in response to not receiving the connector-module ID.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Diyanesh B. Chinnakkonda Vidyapoornachary, Ray C. Laning, Tony E. Sawan
  • Patent number: 9557930
    Abstract: A memory module contains a set of contacts configured to contact a second set of contacts on a memory module connector when the memory module is removed from the connector. The contacts on the connector can be activated. The memory module is configured to erase data on the memory module in response to the set of contacts on the memory module contacting the set of contacts on the connector when the set of contacts on the connector is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Diyanesh B. Chinnakkonda Vidyapoornachary, Ray C. Laning, Tony E. Sawan
  • Patent number: 9538682
    Abstract: A system includes an equipment case configured to hold equipment, a strengthening bracket, and one or more releasable couplers physically coupled to the equipment case and the strengthening bracket. The releasable couplers may be configured to release the strengthening bracket from the equipment case without requiring a tool. In some embodiments, the strengthening bracket comprises a first end and a second end, and one of the releasable couplers are coupled to each end of the strengthening bracket. In some embodiments, the releasable couplers each comprise a flexing member and a protrusion member coupled to the flexing member and the first end and the second end of the strengthening bracket each comprise a slot for receiving the protrusion member of a corresponding coupling member. A corresponding method includes coupling the strengthening bracket to the equipment case with the at least one releasable coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael S. Good, John R. Harris, Ray C. Laning, Curtis E. Larsen, Mark A. Sandusky
  • Patent number: 9532478
    Abstract: A system includes an equipment case configured to hold equipment, a strengthening bracket, and one or more releasable couplers physically coupled to the equipment case and the strengthening bracket. The releasable couplers may be configured to release the strengthening bracket from the equipment case without requiring a tool. In some embodiments, the strengthening bracket comprises a first end and a second end, and one of the releasable couplers are coupled to each end of the strengthening bracket. In some embodiments, the releasable couplers each comprise a flexing member and a protrusion member coupled to the flexing member and the first end and the second end of the strengthening bracket each comprise a slot for receiving the protrusion member of a corresponding coupling member. A corresponding method includes coupling the strengthening bracket to the equipment case with the at least one releasable coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael S. Good, John R. Harris, Ray C. Laning, Curtis E. Larsen, Mark A. Sandusky
  • Publication number: 20160314083
    Abstract: A memory module contains a set of contacts configured to contact a second set of contacts on a memory module connector when the memory module is removed from the connector. The contacts on the connector can be activated. The memory module is configured to erase data on the memory module in response to the set of contacts on the memory module contacting the set of contacts on the connector when the set of contacts on the connector is activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Diyanesh B. Chinnakkonda Vidyapoornachary, Ray C. Laning, Tony E. Sawan
  • Patent number: 9471236
    Abstract: A memory module contains a set of contacts configured to contact a second set of contacts on a memory module connector when the memory module is removed from the connector. The contacts on the connector can be activated. The memory module is configured to erase data on the memory module in response to the set of contacts on the memory module contacting the set of contacts on the connector when the set of contacts on the connector is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Diyanesh B. Chinnakkonda Vidyapoornachary, Ray C. Laning, Tony E. Sawan
  • Publication number: 20160283151
    Abstract: A memory module determines that the memory module is connected to a memory module connector. The memory module receives the connector ID from the connector and communicates, to the connector, a memory module ID associated with the memory module. A connector-module ID token is generated using the connector ID and the memory module ID. It is determined that the connector-module ID token was not received from the connector within a predetermined time window. Data on the memory module is erased in response to not receiving the connector-module ID.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Diyanesh B. Chinnakkonda Vidyapoornachary, Ray C. Laning, Tony E. Sawan
  • Publication number: 20160283154
    Abstract: A memory module determines that the memory module is connected to a memory module connector. The memory module receives the connector ID from the connector and communicates, to the connector, a memory module ID associated with the memory module. A connector-module ID token is generated using the connector ID and the memory module ID. It is determined that the connector-module ID token was not received from the connector within a predetermined time window. Data on the memory module is erased in response to not receiving the connector-module ID.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Diyanesh B. Chinnakkonda Vidyapoornachary, Ray C. Laning, Tony E. Sawan
  • Publication number: 20160283153
    Abstract: A memory module contains a set of contacts configured to contact a second set of contacts on a memory module connector when the memory module is removed from the connector. The contacts on the connector can be activated. The memory module is configured to erase data on the memory module in response to the set of contacts on the memory module contacting the set of contacts on the connector when the set of contacts on the connector is activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Diyanesh B. Chinnakkonda Vidyapoornachary, Ray C. Laning, Tony E. Sawan
  • Patent number: 9436401
    Abstract: A memory module determines that the memory module is connected to a memory module connector. The memory module receives the connector ID from the connector and communicates, to the connector, a memory module ID associated with the memory module. A connector-module ID token is generated using the connector ID and the memory module ID. It is determined that the connector-module ID token was not received from the connector within a predetermined time window. Data on the memory module is erased in response to not receiving the connector-module ID.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Diyanesh B. Chinnakkonda Vidyapoornachary, Ray C. Laning, Tony E. Sawan
  • Publication number: 20080165490
    Abstract: A computer chassis is provided that may accommodate direct access storage device cages for various form factors. A 3.5-inch direct access storage device (DASD) cage may support 3.5-inch serial attached SCSI (SAS) direct access storage devices. The 3.5-inch SAS DASD cage includes a DASD backplane with a main connector and eight SAS drive connectors. A SFF direct access storage device cage may support SFF SAS direct access storage devices. The SFF SAS DASD cage may include a DASD backplane with a main connector and two port expanders. The port expanders may support up to twelve SAS DASD with redundant SAS channel wiring and one external 4-channel SAS port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Patrick A. Buckland, Ray C. Laning, Thoi Nguyen, Kenneth R. Peters, Edward J. Seminaro, Rebeccah J. Vossberg
  • Patent number: 7267550
    Abstract: A printed circuit board capable of receiving an on-board battery from multiple orientations is disclosed. The movement of the on-board battery on the printed circuit board is directed via one or more guide tabs on the on-board battery that fit within one or more guide rails attached to the printed circuit board. A cam lever is attached to the on-board battery and enables a user to utilize mechanical advantage to install and/or remove the on-board battery on the printed circuit board. A pull tab attached to the on-board battery provides additional surface area to distribute the force when a user removes the on-board battery. The on-board battery can be installed and/or removed orthogonally and/or horizontally to the printed circuit board during the operation of the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Eric A. Eckberg, Michael S. Good, Ray C. Laning, Mark D. Pfeifer, Scott A. Shurson, Matthew C. Zehrer
  • Patent number: D795877
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Barron, Ray C. Laning, Scott R. LaPree, Christopher W. Mann, Stephen P. Mroz, Matthew T. Richardson