Patents by Inventor Theodor A. Gutfeldt

Theodor A. Gutfeldt 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).

  • Publication number: 20240136778
    Abstract: A disclosed apparatus may include (1) a power enclosure electrically coupled to a power supply module of a computing device, (2) a power connector that (A) is electrically coupled to a power cable that facilitates carrying electric current to the power supply module via the power enclosure and (B) is dimensioned to mate with the power enclosure, and (3) at least one power switch that (A) is electrically coupled to the power enclosure, (B) is configured to be engaged by at least one feature of the power connector while the power connector is fully mated with the power enclosure, and when engaged by the feature of the power connector, (C) enables electric current to flow from the power connector to the power supply module via the power enclosure. Various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Theodor A. Gutfeldt, Phu H. Truong, Katsuhiro Okamura, Viktor Sokolenko
  • Patent number: 11923642
    Abstract: A disclosed apparatus may include (1) a power enclosure electrically coupled to a power supply module of a computing device, (2) a power connector that (A) is electrically coupled to a power cable that facilitates carrying electric current to the power supply module via the power enclosure and (B) is dimensioned to mate with the power enclosure, and (3) at least one power switch that (A) is electrically coupled to the power enclosure, (B) is configured to be engaged by at least one feature of the power connector while the power connector is fully mated with the power enclosure, and when engaged by the feature of the power connector, (C) enables electric current to flow from the power connector to the power supply module via the power enclosure. Various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Juniper Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodor A. Gutfeldt, Phu H. Truong, Katsuhiro Okamura, Viktor Sokolenko
  • Publication number: 20220255269
    Abstract: A disclosed apparatus may include (1) a power enclosure electrically coupled to a power supply module of a computing device, (2) a power connector that (A) is electrically coupled to a power cable that facilitates carrying electric current to the power supply module via the power enclosure and (B) is dimensioned to mate with the power enclosure, and (3) at least one power switch that (A) is electrically coupled to the power enclosure, (B) is configured to be engaged by at least one feature of the power connector while the power connector is fully mated with the power enclosure, and when engaged by the feature of the power connector, (C) enables electric current to flow from the power connector to the power supply module via the power enclosure. Various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Theodor A. Gutfeldt, Phu H. Truong, Katsuhiro Okamura, Viktor Sokolenko
  • Patent number: 5871042
    Abstract: A liquid cooling apparatus for use with electronic equipment includes a frame adapted to fit in a chassis with electronic equipment. An inner container and outer container are attached to the frame. A liquid inlet is disposed in the frame and has an opening in liquid flow communication with the inner container. A liquid outlet is disposed in the frame and has an opening in liquid flow communication with the inner container. A vacuum outlet is disposed in the frame and coupled to a space between the inner container and the outer container. A detector is coupled to the vacuum outlet and configured to detect air and/or liquid escaping from the vacuum outlet. Advantages of the invention include the ability to cool electronic equipment while guarding against accidental leaks in the cooling apparatus. The invention is also applicable to any process or system where thermal transfer is needed and leaks are to be protected against.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Teradyne, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodor A. Gutfeldt, Bryan L. Clausen, Sarosh M. Patel