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).
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Patent number: 9645757Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Diyanesh B. Chinnakkonda Vidyapoornachary, Ray C. Laning, Tony E. Sawan
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Patent number: 9557930Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 19, 2016Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Diyanesh B. Chinnakkonda Vidyapoornachary, Ray C. Laning, Tony E. Sawan
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Patent number: 9538682Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael S. Good, John R. Harris, Ray C. Laning, Curtis E. Larsen, Mark A. Sandusky
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Patent number: 9532478Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Michael S. Good, John R. Harris, Ray C. Laning, Curtis E. Larsen, Mark A. Sandusky
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Publication number: 20160314083Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: Diyanesh B. Chinnakkonda Vidyapoornachary, Ray C. Laning, Tony E. Sawan
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Patent number: 9471236Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Diyanesh B. Chinnakkonda Vidyapoornachary, Ray C. Laning, Tony E. Sawan
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Publication number: 20160283151Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Diyanesh B. Chinnakkonda Vidyapoornachary, Ray C. Laning, Tony E. Sawan
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Publication number: 20160283154Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Diyanesh B. Chinnakkonda Vidyapoornachary, Ray C. Laning, Tony E. Sawan
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Publication number: 20160283153Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Diyanesh B. Chinnakkonda Vidyapoornachary, Ray C. Laning, Tony E. Sawan
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Patent number: 9436401Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Diyanesh B. Chinnakkonda Vidyapoornachary, Ray C. Laning, Tony E. Sawan
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Publication number: 20080165490Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Patrick A. Buckland, Ray C. Laning, Thoi Nguyen, Kenneth R. Peters, Edward J. Seminaro, Rebeccah J. Vossberg
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Patent number: 7267550Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 29, 2006Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Eric A. Eckberg, Michael S. Good, Ray C. Laning, Mark D. Pfeifer, Scott A. Shurson, Matthew C. Zehrer
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Patent number: D795877Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Barron, Ray C. Laning, Scott R. LaPree, Christopher W. Mann, Stephen P. Mroz, Matthew T. Richardson