Patents by Inventor Tod A. Byquist

Tod A. Byquist 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: 9920771
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an apparatus and system are described for a crossflow blower motor. An apparatus may comprise one or more motors operative to control a crossflow blower. The one or more motors may comprise one or more stator assemblies having a stator coil and a bent stator. The one or more motors may be configured to control a crossflow blower arranged to generate a flow of air in a direction substantially perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the crossflow blower. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ben M. Broili, Tod A. Byquist, Michael S. Brazel, Joseph A. Cervantes
  • Publication number: 20180059744
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to liquid cooling interfaces for field replaceable electronic components. An apparatus for cooling a computer device may include a cooling component coupled with an existing cooling system and a connector coupled with the cooling component, where the connector may be structured to removably couple the liquid cooling block to a heat conductor of a field replaceable electronic component when the field replaceable electronic component is inserted into a computer device. In some embodiments, the connector may be a clamp structured to receive the heat conductor during insertion of the field replaceable electronic component along a plane, and to provide a clamping force orthogonal to the plane. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: MICHAEL S. BRAZEL, BARRETT M. FANEUF, TOD A. BYQUIST, EMERY E. FREY, JUAN G. CEVALLOS
  • Publication number: 20160265552
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an apparatus and system are described for a crossflow blower motor. An apparatus may comprise one or more motors operative to control a crossflow blower. The one or more motors may comprise one or more stator assemblies having a stator coil and a bent stator. The one or more motors may be configured to control a crossflow blower arranged to generate a flow of air in a direction substantially perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the crossflow blower. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: BEN M. BROILI, TOD A. BYQUIST, MICHAEL S. BRAZEL, JOSEPH A. CERVANTES
  • Patent number: 9433132
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward techniques and configurations for immersion cooling. In embodiments, an apparatus configured for immersion cooling may include a number of trays and a fluid circulation system. The number of trays may be configured to hold one or more circuit boards and may have a first opening to allow dielectric fluid to be injected into the tray, and a second opening to allow for escape of the dielectric fluid. The fluid circulation system may include a catchment area to collect the dielectric fluid that escapes from the plurality of trays and a distribution manifold coupled with the catchment area, to deliver the dielectric fluid collected in the catchment area back to the plurality of trays. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Shankar Krishnan, Eric D. McAfee, Tod A. Byquist
  • Patent number: 9354668
    Abstract: In one embodiment chassis for an electronic device comprises a first section and a second section and an assembly to connect the first section of the chassis to the second section of the chassis for an electronic device, comprising a first hinge assembly to be coupled to the first section of the chassis for the electronic device, a second hinge assembly to be coupled to the second section of the chassis for the electronic device, a first rigid connecting member to be coupled to the first hinge assembly and the second hinge assembly, a first resistance element to provide a first rotational resistance between the first hinge assembly and a first end of the first rigid connecting member and a first resistance element to provide a second rotational resistance between the second hinge assembly and a second end of the first rigid connecting member. Other embodiments may be described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Tod A. Byquist, Peter Bristol, Michael S. Brazel, Kristin L. Weihl, Stella Latscha, Alexander D. Williams, Nicolas Kurczewski, Barry T. Dale, Robert R. Atkinson, Jr., Stephen J. Allen, Patrick S. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160044833
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward techniques and configurations for immersion cooling. In embodiments, an apparatus configured for immersion cooling may include a number of trays and a fluid circulation system. The number of trays may be configured to hold one or more circuit boards and may have a first opening to allow dielectric fluid to be injected into the tray, and a second opening to allow for escape of the dielectric fluid. The fluid circulation system may include a catchment area to collect the dielectric fluid that escapes from the plurality of trays and a distribution manifold coupled with the catchment area, to deliver the dielectric fluid collected in the catchment area back to the plurality of trays. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Shankar Krishnan, Eric D. McAfee, Tod A. Byquist
  • Patent number: 9249803
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an apparatus and system are described for a crossflow blower motor. An apparatus may comprise one or more motors operative to control a crossflow blower. The one or more motors may comprise one or more stator assemblies having a stator coil and a bent stator. The one or more motors may be configured to control a crossflow blower arranged to generate a flow of air in a direction substantially perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the crossflow blower. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ben M. Broili, Tod A. Byquist, Michael S. Brazel, Joseph A. Cervantes
  • Publication number: 20150227174
    Abstract: In one embodiment chassis for an electronic device comprises a first section and a second section and an assembly to connect the first section of the chassis to the second section of the chassis for an electronic device, comprising a first hinge assembly to be coupled to the first section of the chassis for the electronic device, a second hinge assembly to be coupled to the second section of the chassis for the electronic device, a first rigid connecting member to be coupled to the first hinge assembly and the second hinge assembly, a first resistance element to provide a first rotational resistance between the first hinge assembly and a first end of the first rigid connecting member and a first resistance element to provide a second rotational resistance between the second hinge assembly and a second end of the first rigid connecting member. Other embodiments may be described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Tod A. Byquist, Peter Bristol, Michael S. Brazel, Kristin L. Weihl, Stella Latscha, Alexander D. Williams, Nicolas Kurczewski, Barry T. Dale, Robert R. Atkinson, JR., Stephen J. Allen, Patrick S. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9086852
    Abstract: A computing device including fastening features. The computing device may include an upper shell comprising an upper boss protruding from the upper shell, the upper boss defining a cavity. The computing device may include a lower shell comprising a lower boss protruding from the lower shell. The computing device may include a threaded insert including an insert portion received at the cavity of the upper boss. The threaded insert may include a flange portion wider than the insert portion, and a lateral movement reduction feature. The computing device may include a fastener received through the lower boss and through the threaded insert to fasten the upper shell and lower shell to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick S. Johnson, Robert R. Atkinson, Jr., Tod A. Byquist, Ben M. Broili
  • Publication number: 20140177152
    Abstract: A computing device including fastening features. The computing device may include an upper shell comprising an upper boss protruding from the upper shell, the upper boss defining a cavity. The computing device may include a lower shell comprising a lower boss protruding from the lower shell. The computing device may include a threaded insert including an insert portion received at the cavity of the upper boss. The threaded insert may include a flange portion wider than the insert portion, and a lateral movement reduction feature. The computing device may include a fastener received through the lower boss and through the threaded insert to fasten the upper shell and lower shell to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Patrick S. Johnson, Robert R. Atkinson, JR., Tod A. Byquist, Ben M. Broili
  • Patent number: 8739392
    Abstract: A cast grid array (CGA) package comprises shaped solder posts which may be reflowed and connected directly to a circuit board, such as mother board, or remain in a solid state with the shape allowing them to be secured within a CGA socket which, in turn, may be connected to the a board. Embodiments of the CGA allows for a lower cost socket and package combination by using solder post to interface the socket and not requiring a loading mechanism on every socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Tod Byquist, Daniel P. Carter
  • Patent number: 8387890
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method, system, and apparatus to provide thermal management control. In some embodiments, the method includes receiving, by a control mechanism, a plurality of temperature representative signals from a plurality of temperature sensors, receiving a command signal from the control mechanism by an output weighting matrix mechanism, and controlling at least one thermal cooling device with at least one weighted output signal from the output weighting matrix mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Crocker, Tod Byquist
  • Publication number: 20120217316
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method, system, and apparatus to provide thermal management control. In some embodiments, the method includes receiving, by a control mechanism, a plurality of temperature representative signals from a plurality of temperature sensors, receiving a command signal from the control mechanism by an output weighting matrix mechanism, and controlling at least one thermal cooling device with at least one weighted output signal from the output weighting matrix mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Tod A. Byquist, Michael T. Crocker
  • Patent number: 8191793
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method, system, and apparatus to provide thermal management control. In some embodiments, the method includes receiving, by a control mechanism, a plurality of temperature representative signals from a plurality of temperature sensors, receiving a command signal from the control mechanism by an output weighting matrix mechanism, and controlling at least one thermal cooling device with at least one weighted output signal from the output weighting matrix mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Tod A. Byquist, Michael T. Crocker
  • Publication number: 20120002368
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an apparatus and system are described for a crossflow blower motor. An apparatus may comprise one or more motors operative to control a crossflow blower. The one or more motors may comprise one or more stator assemblies having a stator coil and a bent stator. The one or more motors may be configured to control a crossflow blower arranged to generate a flow of air in a direction substantially perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the crossflow blower. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Ben M. Broili, Tod A. Byquist, Michael S. Brazel, Joseph A. Cervantes
  • Publication number: 20110019378
    Abstract: Composite microelectronic contacts are provided in embodiments. These may include one or more arrays of isolated conductive tines coupled to and by isolation carriers. These carriers may serve to space the conductive tines apart and to couple the isolated tines together after the tines are no longer ganged together. The isolation carriers may comprise injection molded polymers as well as stamped materials. The isolation carriers may also contain locking tabs and recesses and seating plane stops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Russell S. Aoki, Tod A. Byquist
  • Publication number: 20100330823
    Abstract: A cast grid array (CGA) package comprises shaped solder posts which may be reflowed and connected directly to a circuit board, such as mother board, or remain in a solid state with the shape allowing them to be secured within a CGA socket which, in turn, may be connected to the a board. Embodiments of the CGA allows for a lower cost socket and package combination by using solder post to interface the socket and not requiring a loading mechanism on every socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Tod Byquist, Daniel P. Carter
  • Publication number: 20090228148
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method, system, and apparatus to provide thermal management control. In some embodiments, the method includes receiving, by a control mechanism, a plurality of temperature representative signals from a plurality of temperature sensors, receiving a command signal from the control mechanism by an output weighting matrix mechanism, and controlling at least one thermal cooling device with at least one weighted output signal from the output weighting matrix mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Tod A. Byquist, Michael T. Crocker
  • Patent number: 7490479
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method, system, and apparatus to provide thermal management control. In some embodiments, the method includes receiving, by a control mechanism, a plurality of temperature representative signals from a plurality of temperature sensors, receiving a command signal from the control mechanism by an output weighting matrix mechanism, and controlling at least one thermal cooling device with at least one weighted output signal from the output weighting matrix mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Tod A. Byquist, Michael T. Crocker
  • Patent number: 7438580
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a load frame to be affixed to a primary surface of a circuit board adjacent to a socket, a load plate having a proximal portion rotatably adapted to the load frame and a distal portion having a tongue member to be locked by a shoulder member adapted to the circuit board on a side of the socket opposite to the frame, and a load lever to mate the load plate to the load frame, where the load lever is rotatable from an open position to an engaged position to lock the tongue member of the load plate under a head of the shoulder member. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Russell Aoki, Tod A. Byquist, Konomi Shimada