Patents by Inventor Tony P. Middleton

Tony P. Middleton 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: 11923664
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises one or more power distribution units, and a power line filter device electrically connected to the one or more power distribution units. The power line filter device is configured to be electrically connected to a power source for the one or more power distribution units at a location between the power source and the one or more power distribution units. The power line filter device is configured to condition one or more signals in one or more power lines to prevent emission of data corresponding to one or more information technology devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Colin Mahaffey, Tony P. Middleton
  • Patent number: 11805618
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a body portion configured to be disposed above an electronic equipment rack. The apparatus further comprises one or more first openings in the body portion. The one or more first openings are configured for receiving a first plurality of cables routed through the one or more first openings. At least one bracket is attached to a side surface of the body portion and configured to be attached to a top surface of the electronic equipment rack. The at least one bracket comprises one or more second openings configured for receiving a second plurality of cables routed through the one or more second openings into the electronic equipment rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Luis Alejandro Ruiz Holguin, Tony P. Middleton, Mark M. Bailey
  • Publication number: 20230223743
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises one or more power distribution units, and a power line filter device electrically connected to the one or more power distribution units. The power line filter device is configured to be electrically connected to a power source for the one or more power distribution units at a location between the power source and the one or more power distribution units. The power line filter device is configured to condition one or more signals in one or more power lines to prevent emission of data corresponding to one or more information technology devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Colin Mahaffey, Tony P. Middleton
  • Patent number: 11659681
    Abstract: A seismic shim for electronic equipment comprises a base comprising at least a first hole through the base, wherein the first hole is configured to receive a first fastener, and an extension portion extending from the base. The extension portion is perpendicular to the base and comprises at least a second hole through the extension portion, wherein the second hole is configured to receive a second fastener. The seismic shim also comprises a first gusset and a second gusset disposed between the base and the extension portion. The second gusset is spaced apart from the first gusset. The seismic shim is configured for anchoring to an underlying floor structure via the first fastener inserted through the first hole, and is configured for attachment to a surface of the electronic equipment via the second fastener inserted through the second hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Luis Alejandro Ruiz Holguin, Tony P. Middleton
  • Publication number: 20230128822
    Abstract: An electronic equipment rack comprises a frame comprising a plurality of horizontal portions welded to a plurality of vertical portions, and a plurality of weld studs on surfaces of at least one of one or more of the plurality of vertical portions and one or more of the plurality of horizontal portions. One or more additional portions are attached to the frame via one or more of the plurality of weld studs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Ben John Sy, Tony P. Middleton
  • Publication number: 20230128067
    Abstract: A transport support structure comprises a platform, a first frame side on the platform, a second frame side on the platform and a third frame side on the platform. The second frame side is disposed opposite and spaced apart from the first frame side, and the third frame side extends between the first and second frame sides. The transport support structure further comprises first and second support receiving members disposed under the platform. The first support receiving member includes a first opening configured to receive a first lifting device support element, and the second support receiving member includes a second opening configured to receive a second lifting device support element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffery Todd Sayles, James Don Curlee, Tony P. Middleton, Luis Alejandro Ruiz Holguin
  • Publication number: 20230122137
    Abstract: A seismic shim for electronic equipment comprises a base comprising at least a first hole through the base, wherein the first hole is configured to receive a first fastener, and an extension portion extending from the base. The extension portion is perpendicular to the base and comprises at least a second hole through the extension portion, wherein the second hole is configured to receive a second fastener. The seismic shim also comprises a first gusset and a second gusset disposed between the base and the extension portion. The second gusset is spaced apart from the first gusset. The seismic shim is configured for anchoring to an underlying floor structure via the first fastener inserted through the first hole, and is configured for attachment to a surface of the electronic equipment via the second fastener inserted through the second hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Luis Alejandro Ruiz Holguin, Tony P. Middleton
  • Publication number: 20230117815
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a body portion configured to be disposed above an electronic equipment rack. The apparatus further comprises one or more first openings in the body portion. The one or more first openings are configured for receiving a first plurality of cables routed through the one or more first openings. At least one bracket is attached to a side surface of the body portion and configured to be attached to a top surface of the electronic equipment rack. The at least one bracket comprises one or more second openings configured for receiving a second plurality of cables routed through the one or more second openings into the electronic equipment rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Luis Alejandro Ruiz Holguin, Tony P. Middleton