Patents by Inventor William Drew Krietzman

William Drew Krietzman 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: 12135103
    Abstract: A cable manager includes a backbone assembly and at least one side wall extending from the backbone assembly. The at least one side wall optionally includes one or more cable finger units. The backbone assembly includes a spine member having an extruded construction. The spine member includes one or more channels extending substantially an entire length thereof to facilitate easy attachment, removal and/or repositioning of a structure relative to the spine member. The cable manager optionally includes an accessory rod, a half-spool assembly, a cable finger accessory, a strap/buckle accessory, and/or a door assembly having an interference-free hinge set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Preston Ellis Hennrich, William Drew Krietzman
  • Patent number: 12089363
    Abstract: A hardware assembly for installation in a slide-type mounting rail of an electronic equipment enclosure includes a spring retainer and a generally oblong nut received at least partially within the spring retainer. The spring retainer includes a rear wall and a deflectable spring arm extending in a forward direction from each of first and second opposed ends of the rear wall, with each spring arm extending at least partially inward toward the other spring arm. The nut includes a plurality of cam bosses arranged at a front-facing side thereof. Upon receipt of the clamped nut within a T-slot channel of the slide-type mounting rail, the nut is rotatable relative to the spring retainer to be positionable transversely within the T-slot channel, thereby obstructing the nut from inadvertent separation from the slide-type mounting rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William Drew Krietzman, Preston Ellis Hennrich
  • Patent number: 11985799
    Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure includes a frame structure and a customizable side air dam kit. The frame structure includes a front frame, a rear frame, front-to-back frame members connecting corners of the front and rear frames together, reinforced bracket structures located near ends of the cross members, and extruded horizontal mounting rails parallel to, but inward from, the front-to-back frame members. The ends of the horizontal mounting rails are connected to the reinforced bracket structures. Panels are installed in longitudinal slots in the front-to-back frame members and horizontal mounting rails, each of which is extruded. The customizable side air dam kit includes a framework of horizontal and vertical frame pieces, adapted to connect to the frame structure, and a customizable air dam panel supported by the framework. A plurality of the frame pieces are provided to an installer for use in constructing the framework to fit the specific frame structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Evans Lewis, II, William Drew Krietzman
  • Patent number: 11920392
    Abstract: A hinge assembly includes first and second hinge units and an electrically conductive pin. The first hinge unit is mounted to a frame structure of an enclosure and includes a pin support comprising a barrel, a knuckle, or both, a pin receptacle arranged in the pin support, and an electrically conductive structure disposed at least partly inside the pin support and adjacent the pin receptacle. The pin rotates in the pin receptacle. The second hinge unit is carried on the pin and is door mounted. The second hinge unit and door can be removed from the first. The electrically conductive structure is biased against the pin and remains in contact while the pin rotates, and is electrically connected to the enclosure when the first hinge unit is mounted to it such that the pin is electrically bonded to the enclosure while the pin rotates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William Drew Krietzman, Preston Ellis Hennrich, John Wayne Robertson
  • Publication number: 20240052953
    Abstract: A cable manager includes a backbone assembly and at least one side wall extending from the backbone assembly. The at least one side wall optionally includes one or more cable finger units. The backbone assembly includes a spine member having an extruded construction. The spine member includes one or more channels extending substantially an entire length thereof to facilitate easy attachment, removal and/or repositioning of a structure relative to the spine member. The cable manager optionally includes an accessory rod, a half-spool assembly, a cable finger accessory, a strap/buckle accessory, and/or a door assembly having an interference-free hinge set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Preston Ellis HENNRICH, William Drew KRIETZMAN
  • Patent number: 11815197
    Abstract: A cable manager includes a backbone assembly and at least one side wall extending from the backbone assembly. The at least one side wall optionally includes one or more cable finger units. The backbone assembly includes a spine member having an extruded construction. The spine member includes one or more channels extending substantially an entire length thereof to facilitate easy attachment, removal and/or repositioning of a structure relative to the spine member. The cable manager optionally includes an accessory rod, a half-spool assembly, a cable finger accessory, a strap/buckle accessory, and/or a door assembly having an interference-free hinge set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Preston Ellis Hennrich, William Drew Krietzman
  • Patent number: 11818862
    Abstract: A method of installing an accessory part in an electronic equipment enclosure includes: providing an electronic equipment enclosure having a frame structure that includes a plurality of interconnected vertical and horizontal frame members, wherein at least one of the horizontal frame members includes at least one T-slot channel and at least one recessed groove extending a length thereof, the at least one recessed groove including a row of mounting apertures arranged therein; providing an accessory part including a recessed area and an elongate opening arranged in the recessed area; positioning the accessory part such that the recessed area is aligned within the at least one recessed groove; and arranging a fastener through the elongate opening of the accessory part and a selected one of the mounting apertures of the at least one recessed groove such that the fastener does not protrude beyond an outward-facing surface of the accessory part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William Drew Krietzman, Preston Ellis Hennrich
  • Patent number: 11818860
    Abstract: A frame structure for an electronic equipment enclosure includes a pair of front vertical frame members, a pair of rear vertical frame members, and a plurality of horizontal frame members. The plurality of horizontal frame members includes a pair of front horizontal side-to-side members that connect respective upper ends of the pair of front vertical frame members and respective lower ends of the pair of front vertical frame members, thereby forming a front frame, a pair of rear horizontal side-to-side members that connect respective upper ends of the pair of rear vertical frame members and respective lower ends of the pair of rear vertical frame members, thereby forming a rear frame, and at least four horizontal front-to-back members that connect the front frame and the rear frame. At least one of the front vertical frame members and the rear vertical frame members includes a closed profile and a vertical channel extending a length thereof for providing access to an adjustment assembly of a leveling foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William Drew Krietzman, Preston Ellis Hennrich
  • Patent number: 11818861
    Abstract: An electronic equipment structure includes a frame structure having a plurality of interconnected vertical and horizontal frame members, an accessory part including a recessed area and an elongate opening located therein, and a fastener. One of the vertical frame members includes a closed profile and a channel extending a length thereof, and one of the horizontal frame members is a structural member having a closed profile that includes a T-slot channel and a recessed groove extending a length thereof, the recessed groove including a row of mounting apertures arranged therein. The accessory part is arranged such that the recessed area is in alignment with the recessed groove of the structural member. The extending through the elongate opening of the accessory part and one of the mounting apertures of the recessed groove such that the fastener does not protrude beyond an outward-facing surface of the accessory part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William Drew Krietzman, Preston Ellis Hennrich
  • Patent number: 11678458
    Abstract: A method of securing a structure against a slide-type mounting rail of an electronic equipment enclosure includes: providing a hardware assembly having a spring retainer and bolt, a head of which is received at least partially within the spring retainer; positioning the hardware assembly within a T-slot channel of the slide-type mounting rail such that bent edges of deflectable spring arms engage ledges of the T-slot channel to prevent the retainer from rotation; configuring the bolt from an unlocked position to a locked position by rotating the bolt a quarter turn relative to the retainer to position the head transversely within the channel, thereby obstructing the hardware assembly from inadvertent removal from the slide-type mounting rail; placing the structure against the slide-type mounting rail such that a shaft extends through an aperture; and tightening a nut onto the shaft such that the nut is pressed firmly against the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William Drew Krietzman, Preston Ellis Hennrich
  • Patent number: 11678456
    Abstract: A hardware assembly for installation in a slide-type mounting rail of an electronic equipment enclosure includes a spring retainer and a hardware component received at least partially within the spring retainer. The spring retainer has a rear wall and a deflectable spring arm extending in a forward direction from each end of the rear wall. Each spring arm includes a distal end that extends inward toward the distal end of the other spring arm. The hardware component includes a generally oblong head and a plurality of cam bosses arranged at a front-facing side thereof. Each spring arm engages and is partially deflected outward by a respective one of the cam bosses, thereby clamping the hardware component within the spring retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William Drew Krietzman, Preston Ellis Hennrich
  • Publication number: 20220053672
    Abstract: A hot/cold aisle containment system includes a frame structure, at least one electronic equipment enclosure installed at least partially within the frame structure, and a header panel assembly. The frame structure is adapted to be at least partially covered by one or more panels to define an interior space and includes a vertical member and a horizontal member. The header panel assembly is installed between a top of the at least one electronic equipment enclosure and the horizontal member of the frame structure to prevent circulation of air above the enclosure. The header panel assembly includes a main panel and at least one seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventor: William Drew KRIETZMAN
  • Patent number: 11251592
    Abstract: A cable pathway divider, for installation on a cable runway, includes a pair of post halves and a ring-shaped locking member. Each post half includes a base portion and an extension portion, and the base portions of the post halves are arrangeable at opposite sides of a cross member of a cable runway. The post halves are securable to one another from opposite sides of the cross member, via clamping arrangement of the ring-shaped locking member relative to the post halves, such that the extension portions extend into a space above the cable runway to divide the cable runway into at least two cable paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventor: William Drew Krietzman
  • Publication number: 20210385976
    Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure includes a frame structure and a customizable side air dam kit. The frame structure includes a front frame, a rear frame, front-to-back frame members connecting corners of the front and rear frames together, reinforced bracket structures located near ends of the cross members, and extruded horizontal mounting rails parallel to, but inward from, the front-to-back frame members. The ends of the horizontal mounting rails are connected to the reinforced bracket structures. Panels are installed in longitudinal slots in the front-to-back frame members and horizontal mounting rails, each of which is extruded. The customizable side air dam kit includes a framework of horizontal and vertical frame pieces, adapted to connect to the frame structure, and a customizable air dam panel supported by the framework. A plurality of the frame pieces are provided to an installer for use in constructing the framework to fit the specific frame structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Richard Evans LEWIS, II, William Drew KRIETZMAN
  • Patent number: 11166395
    Abstract: A hot/cold aisle containment system includes a frame structure, at least one electronic equipment enclosure installed at least partially within the frame structure, and a header panel assembly. The frame structure is adapted to be at least partially covered by one or more panels to define an interior space and includes a vertical member and a horizontal member. The header panel assembly is installed between a top of the at least one electronic equipment enclosure and the horizontal member of the frame structure to prevent circulation of air above the enclosure. The header panel assembly includes a main panel and at least one seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventor: William Drew Krietzman
  • Publication number: 20210307183
    Abstract: An equipment mounting rail for use in tool-less securement of one or more cable management accessories in an electronic equipment enclosure includes a fastening portion, a generally flat first support portion, a generally flat second support portion, and a generally flat third support portion. The first support portion extends at an angle from the fastening portion, the second support portion extends at an angle from the first support portion, and the third support portion extends at an angle from, and is generally coextensive with, the second support portion. The fastening portion is adapted to interface with one or more structural members of a frame structure of an electronic equipment enclosure. The first support portion includes at least one keyhole-shaped opening disposed adjacent to a slotted opening for accommodating a boss and alignment tab, respectively, of at least one cable management accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: D. Brian DONOWHO, William Drew KRIETZMAN, Brandi May OLDT, Jose Arturo GARZA, JR., Richard Evans LEWIS, II
  • Patent number: 11083108
    Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure includes a frame structure and a customizable side air dam kit. The frame structure includes a front frame, a rear frame, front-to-back frame members connecting corners of the front and rear frames together, reinforced bracket structures located near ends of the cross members, and extruded horizontal mounting rails parallel to, but inward from, the front-to-back frame members. The ends of the horizontal mounting rails are connected to the reinforced bracket structures. Panels are installed in longitudinal slots in the front-to-back frame members and horizontal mounting rails, each of which is extruded. The customizable side air dam kit includes a framework of horizontal and vertical frame pieces, adapted to connect to the frame structure, and a customizable air dam panel supported by the framework. A plurality of the frame pieces are provided to an installer for use in constructing the framework to fit the specific frame structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Evans Lewis, II, William Drew Krietzman
  • Patent number: 11039543
    Abstract: An equipment mounting rail for use in tool-less securement of one or more cable management accessories in an electronic equipment enclosure includes a fastening portion, a generally flat first support portion, a generally flat second support portion, and a generally flat third support portion. The first support portion extends at an angle from the fastening portion, the second support portion extends at an angle from the first support portion, and the third support portion extends at an angle from, and is generally coextensive with, the second support portion. The fastening portion is adapted to interface with one or more structural members of a frame structure of an electronic equipment enclosure. The first support portion includes at least one keyhole-shaped opening disposed adjacent to a slotted opening for accommodating a boss and alignment tab, respectively, of at least one cable management accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Brian Donowho, William Drew Krietzman, Brandi May Oldt, Jose Arturo Garza, Jr., Richard Evans Lewis, II
  • Patent number: 10797475
    Abstract: A cable pathway divider, for installation on a cable runway, includes a pair of post halves and a ring-shaped locking member. Each post half includes a base portion and an extension portion, and the base portions of the post halves are arrangeable at opposite sides of a cross member of a cable runway. The post halves are securable to one another from opposite sides of the cross member, via clamping arrangement of the ring-shaped locking member relative to the post halves, such that the extension portions extend into a space above the cable runway to divide the cable runway into at least two cable paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventor: William Drew Krietzman
  • Publication number: 20200288605
    Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure includes a frame structure and a customizable side air dam kit. The frame structure includes a front frame, a rear frame, front-to-back frame members connecting corners of the front and rear frames together, reinforced bracket structures located near ends of the cross members, and extruded horizontal mounting rails parallel to, but inward from, the front-to-back frame members. The ends of the horizontal mounting rails are connected to the reinforced bracket structures. Panels are installed in longitudinal slots in the front-to-back frame members and horizontal mounting rails, each of which is extruded. The customizable side air dam kit includes a framework of horizontal and vertical frame pieces, adapted to connect to the frame structure, and a customizable air dam panel supported by the framework. A plurality of the frame pieces are provided to an installer for use in constructing the framework to fit the specific frame structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Richard Evans LEWIS, II, William Drew KRIETZMAN