Patents by Inventor Scott R. LaPree
Scott R. LaPree 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: 11776876Abstract: A heatsink for distributing heatsink load across a processor module with separable input/output (I/O) connectors, comprising: a thermal conductor; and one or more pistons aligned with one or more separable interconnects of the processor module.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Jason R. Eagle, Scott R. Lapree
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Patent number: 11758664Abstract: An apparatus includes a motherboard with a processor socket, a load frame connected to the motherboard adjacent to at least two sides of the processor socket, and a processor retainer rotatably connected to the load frame, the processor retainer being positionable in a closed position, an opened position, and an installation position. The processor retainer extends over the processor socket when the processor retainer is in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Jason R. Eagle, Scott R. LaPree
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Publication number: 20230018261Abstract: An apparatus includes a motherboard with a processor socket, a load frame connected to the motherboard adjacent to at least two sides of the processor socket, and a processor retainer rotatably connected to the load frame, the processor retainer being positionable in a closed position, an opened position, and an installation position. The processor retainer extends over the processor socket when the processor retainer is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2021Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Jason R. Eagle, Scott R. LaPree
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Publication number: 20220238416Abstract: A heatsink for distributing heatsink load across a processor module with separable input/output (I/O) connectors, comprising: a thermal conductor; and one or more pistons aligned with one or more separable interconnects of the processor module.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2021Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: JASON R. EAGLE, SCOTT R. LAPREE
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Patent number: 11385002Abstract: Methods and structures are provided for implementing selective airflow modification. An airflow control member holder receives and retains an airflow control member having compliance characteristics allowing easy removal and changing of the airflow control member. The airflow control member holder includes retention features to facilitate mounting and removal from the system, such as mounting and removal from a printed circuit board (PCB). The airflow control member holder provides a protective function for a component, such as a depopulated component, a central processing unit (CPU) or other device.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2018Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Khaalid McMillan, Jason R. Eagle, Robert K. Mullady, Scott R. LaPree, Robert R. Genest, William James Anderl
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Patent number: 10842051Abstract: A server rack door has a first dimension and a second dimension orthogonal to the first dimension and includes a first group of first obstructions arranged along the first dimension. The first obstructions define a first plurality of flow channels. The server rack door further includes a second group including second obstructions arranged along the first dimension and offset from the first obstructions along the second dimension. The second dimension corresponds to a thickness of the server rack door. The second obstructions define a second plurality of flow channels, where the first obstructions and the second obstructions alternate along the first dimension.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Scott R. Lapree, Howard V. Mahaney, Jr., Stephen P. Mroz, Michael D. O'Connell
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Publication number: 20200141666Abstract: Methods and structures are provided for implementing selective airflow modification. An airflow control member holder receives and retains an airflow control member having compliance characteristics allowing easy removal and changing of the airflow control member. The airflow control member holder includes retention features to facilitate mounting and removal from the system, such as mounting and removal from a printed circuit board (PCB). The airflow control member holder provides a protective function for a component, such as a depopulated component, a central processing unit (CPU) or other device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Khaalid McMillan, Jason R. Eagle, Robert K. Mullady, Scott R. LaPree, Robert R. Genest, William James Anderl
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Publication number: 20190174656Abstract: A server rack door has a first dimension and a second dimension orthogonal to the first dimension and includes a first group of first obstructions arranged along the first dimension. The first obstructions define a first plurality of flow channels. The server rack door further includes a second group including second obstructions arranged along the first dimension and offset from the first obstructions along the second dimension. The second dimension corresponds to a thickness of the server rack door. The second obstructions define a second plurality of flow channels, where the first obstructions and the second obstructions alternate along the first dimension.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Scott R. LAPREE, Howard V. MAHANEY, JR., Stephen P. MROZ, Michael D. O'CONNELL
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Patent number: 10244662Abstract: A server rack door has a first dimension and a second dimension orthogonal to the first dimension and includes a first group of first obstructions arranged along the first dimension. The first obstructions define a first plurality of flow channels. The server rack door further includes a second group including second obstructions arranged along the first dimension and offset from the first obstructions along the second dimension. The second dimension corresponds to a thickness of the server rack door. The second obstructions define a second plurality of flow channels, where the first obstructions and the second obstructions alternate along the first dimension.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Scott R. LaPree, Howard V. Mahaney, Jr., Stephen P. Mroz, Michael D. O'Connell
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Patent number: 10167892Abstract: An externally threaded fastener is captivated by a component that includes an opening. The externally threaded fastener includes a thread and a non-threaded shaft. The opening includes a major diameter and a minor diameter. The minor diameter includes a first diameter portion, a second diameter portion, and orthogonal portions that connect the first diameter portion and the second diameter portion. To captivate the externally threaded fastener with the component, the externally threaded fastener is positioned within the component opening and the externally threaded fastener is angled relative to an axis of symmetry of the opening in order to engage the threads of the externally threaded fastener with the component opening until the non-threaded shaft is fixed against at least two planes of the component by the first diameter portion of the minor diameter.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Jason R. Eagle, Scott R. LaPree
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Publication number: 20180080494Abstract: An externally threaded fastener is captivated by a component that includes an opening. The externally threaded fastener includes a thread and a non-threaded shaft. The opening includes a major diameter and a minor diameter. The minor diameter includes a first diameter portion, a second diameter portion, and orthogonal portions that connect the first diameter portion and the second diameter portion. To captivate the externally threaded fastener with the component, the externally threaded fastener is positioned within the component opening and the externally threaded fastener is angled relative to an axis of symmetry of the opening in order to engage the threads of the externally threaded fastener with the component opening until the non-threaded shaft is fixed against at least two planes of the component by the first diameter portion of the minor diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Jason R. Eagle, Scott R. LaPree
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Patent number: 9918400Abstract: A server enclosure having a plurality of panels abutted to one another and constrained by a connector having a channel and at least one aperture. Each respective panel has at least one perpendicular portion being perpendicular to a face of the respective panel and adjoining a perimeter of the respective panel. Connectivity media coincident to the aperture can affix at least two panels and a connector to one another.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Scott R. LaPree, Stephen P. Mroz, Mark D. Pfeifer
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Patent number: 9822811Abstract: An externally threaded fastener is captivated by a component that includes an opening. The externally threaded fastener includes a thread and a non-threaded shaft. The opening includes a major diameter and a minor diameter. The minor diameter includes a first diameter portion, a second diameter portion, and orthogonal portions that connect the first diameter portion and the second diameter portion. To captivate the externally threaded fastener with the component, the externally threaded fastener is positioned within the component opening and the externally threaded fastener is angled relative to an axis of symmetry of the opening in order to engage the threads of the externally threaded fastener with the component opening until the non-threaded shaft is fixed against at least two planes of the component by the first diameter portion of the minor diameter.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Jason R. Eagle, Scott R. LaPree
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Patent number: 9784028Abstract: A door assembly comprises a rectangular door frame that has a first, second, third, and fourth frame member. The first frame member has an outer surface that has a first pair of parallel slots. A first parallel flange protrudes from and perpendicular to the outer surface between the parallel slots. A vane extends from the first frame member to the second frame member between the third and fourth frame members. The vane has a first end that includes a pair of parallel flanges fitted into the parallel slots such that a rear surface of the first planar flange is arranged between rear edges of the first parallel flanges. A bar is mounted to the rear surface of the first planar flange and configured to hold the rear edges of the first parallel flanges in substantially the same plane as the rear surface of the first planar flange.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Scott R. LaPree, Stephen P. Mroz, Michael D. O'Connell
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Patent number: 9765563Abstract: A door assembly comprises a rectangular door frame that has a first, second, third, and fourth frame member. The first frame member has an outer surface that has a first pair of parallel slots. A first parallel flange protrudes from and perpendicular to the outer surface between the parallel slots. A vane extends from the first frame member to the second frame member between the third and fourth frame members. The vane has a first end that includes a pair of parallel flanges fitted into the parallel slots such that a rear surface of the first planar flange is arranged between rear edges of the first parallel flanges. A bar is mounted to the rear surface of the first planar flange and configured to hold the rear edges of the first parallel flanges in substantially the same plane as the rear surface of the first planar flange.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2016Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Scott R. LaPree, Stephen P. Mroz, Michael D. O'Connell
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Publication number: 20170231106Abstract: A server enclosure having a plurality of panels abutted to one another and constrained by a connector having a channel and at least one aperture. Each respective panel has at least one perpendicular portion being perpendicular to a face of the respective panel and adjoining a perimeter of the respective panel. Connectivity media coincident to the aperture can affix at least two panels and a connector to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Scott R. LaPree, Stephen P. Mroz, Mark D. Pfeifer
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Patent number: 9723757Abstract: A server enclosure having a plurality of panels abutted to one another and constrained by a connector having a channel and at least one aperture. Each respective panel has at least one perpendicular portion being perpendicular to a face of the respective panel and adjoining a perimeter of the respective panel. Connectivity media coincident to the aperture can affix at least two panels and a connector to one another.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Scott R. LaPree, Stephen P. Mroz, Mark D. Pfeifer
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Publication number: 20170172014Abstract: A server rack door has a first dimension and a second dimension orthogonal to the first dimension and includes a first group of first obstructions arranged along the first dimension. The first obstructions define a first plurality of flow channels. The server rack door further includes a second group including second obstructions arranged along the first dimension and offset from the first obstructions along the second dimension. The second dimension corresponds to a thickness of the server rack door. The second obstructions define a second plurality of flow channels, where the first obstructions and the second obstructions alternate along the first dimension.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Scott R. LaPree, Howard V. Mahaney, JR., Stephen P. Mroz, Michael D. O'Connell
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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
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Patent number: D803223Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Scott R. LaPree, Stephen P. Mroz