Patents by Inventor William Ziegler
William Ziegler 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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Publication number: 20230010249Abstract: A computing card for an information handling system, the computing card system including a computing card, including: a first side including: a first body surface, the first body surface including a first plurality of conductive pads configured to connect respectively with a first set of pins of a computing card receptacle; a first indented surface configured to connect with a second set of pins of the computing card receptacle; a first connecting surface defined between the first body surface and the first indented surface; a bottom surface; and a plurality of internal layers, wherein one or more of the internal layers are exposed at the first indented surface, and are connected to the bottom surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2021Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Charles William Ziegler, Jason Charles Pritchard, Stephen Edward Strickland
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Patent number: 11046234Abstract: A tie-down device configured to secure a position of an object is described that includes an extendable anchor that is extendable from a body of the tie-down device and configured to secure to a location, a spool comprising a circular plate including a first plurality of ratchet teeth along a circumference of the circular plate, a handle pivotably coupled to the body and including a second plurality of ratchet teeth, and a tab configured to be pivoted between a first position and a second position. The first position of the tab configured to allow the cog to engage with the spool such that the spool does not spin freely, and the second position of the tab configured to allow the cog to disengage from the spool such that the spool spins freely. Various embodiments of the tie-down device are described, as well as related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Scotty of California, Inc.Inventor: Scott William Ziegler
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Patent number: 10883208Abstract: A swiveling hand loom includes a support base, a plurality of supports connected to the base and extending vertically to support a loom having a plurality of pegs thereon in elevated fashion. The base includes a swiveling mechanism permitting the loom to swivel relative to the support base which allows the knitter to work on his or her lap and not have to move the loom position.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2018Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Authentic Knitting Board L.L.C.Inventors: Kim Novak, William Ziegler, Samuel Phelps
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Publication number: 20190389362Abstract: A tie-down device configured to secure a position of an object is described that includes an extendable anchor that is extendable from a body of the tie-down device and configured to secure to a location, a spool comprising a circular plate including a first plurality of ratchet teeth along a circumference of the circular plate, a handle pivotably coupled to the body and including a second plurality of ratchet teeth, and a tab configured to be pivoted between a first position and a second position. The first position of the tab configured to allow the cog to engage with the spool such that the spool does not spin freely, and the second position of the tab configured to allow the cog to disengage from the spool such that the spool spins freely. Various embodiments of the tie-down device are described, as well as related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventor: Scott William Ziegler
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Patent number: 10499535Abstract: A containerized data center modular rack system configured to mount electronic equipment and associated accessories is disclosed. A data center modular rack system may include a container structure with a floor and a ceiling configured to house a modular rack system. Further, a plurality of bottom anchor assemblies is disposed in the floor and a plurality of top anchor assemblies is disposed in the ceiling of the container structure. A plurality of modular supports is included; each having an upper end, a lower end, and a plurality of openings configured to mount electronic equipment and associated accessories. Each of the lower and upper ends of the plurality of modular supports is configured to be removably secured to the plurality of bottom and top anchor assemblies disposed in the ceiling of the container structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2016Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: William Ziegler, Louis Perry
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Patent number: 10143105Abstract: A modular skid assembly is configured to transport a modular electrical component on a platform with removable stabilizing means. The modular skid assembly includes a plate having an upper surface configured to support the modular electrical component. A first side beam extends longitudinally along one side of the plate, and is secured to the plate. A second side beam extends longitudinally along an opposite side of the plate, and is secured to the plate. A plurality of joists extend laterally beneath the plate, extending between the first side beam and the second side beam. A first stabilizing means is configured to be releasably secured to the first side beam, and a second stabilizing means is configured to be releasably secured to the second side beam. The first and second stabilizing means are only required during hoisting, positioning, and transporting of the platform.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: William Ziegler, Louis Perry
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Publication number: 20180209078Abstract: A swiveling hand loom includes a support base, a plurality of supports connected to the base and extending vertically to support a loom having a plurality of pegs thereon in elevated fashion. The base includes a swiveling mechanism permitting the loom to swivel relative to the support base which allows the knitter to work on his or her lap and not have to move the loom position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Kim NOVAK, William ZIEGLER, Samuel PHELPS
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Publication number: 20180042133Abstract: A containerized data center modular rack system configured to mount electronic equipment and associated accessories is disclosed. A data center modular rack system may include a container structure with a floor and a ceiling configured to house a modular rack system. Further, a plurality of bottom anchor assemblies is disposed in the floor and a plurality of top anchor assemblies is disposed in the ceiling of the container structure. A plurality of modular supports is included; each having an upper end, a lower end, and a plurality of openings configured to mount electronic equipment and associated accessories. Each of the lower and upper ends of the plurality of modular supports is configured to be removably secured to the plurality of bottom and top anchor assemblies disposed in the ceiling of the container structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: William Ziegler, Louis Perry
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Patent number: 9790701Abstract: A cooling container comprises a container housing with a chilled water storage tank including a first interface for receiving chilled water. The chilled water tank has a plurality of straight pipes joined by elbows connections to provide a folded path, the full path length being greater than the length of the container housing, and a second interface for outputting the chilled water. A number of interfaces within the container housing are configured to receive a chiller module or a free cool unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventor: William Ziegler
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Patent number: 9670689Abstract: A cooling container comprises a container housing with a chilled water storage tank including a first interface for receiving chilled water. The chilled water tank has a plurality of straight pipes joined by elbows connections to provide a folded path, the full path length being greater than the length of the container housing, and a second interface for outputting the chilled water. A number of interfaces within the container housing are configured to receive a chiller module or a free cool unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2010Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph Dechene, Lianne M. McMahan, William Ziegler
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Patent number: 9391500Abstract: An electric machine is described. The electric machine includes a rotor comprising a rotor disk and a plurality of permanent magnets magnetically coupled to the rotor disk. The plurality of permanent magnets include a substantially flat profile and are aligned in a substantially planar array. The electric machine also includes a stator comprising a solid stator core and a plurality of coils each wound around a coil insulating member. The stator core includes a plurality of stator teeth extending substantially parallel to an axis of rotation of the rotor.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2011Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Smith, William A. Ziegler, Michael Garrett, Dean James Patterson, Roger C. Becerra, Ludovic Chretien, Darrel Buttram, Steven Peter Camilleri
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Patent number: 8963392Abstract: An axial flux electric machine and associated method of use that includes a shaft, a rotor attached to the shaft, a plurality of permanent magnets positioned underneath the rotor, an electrical winding positioned below the plurality of permanent magnets, a stator that encircles the shaft that is located below the rotor, a first bearing assembly located below the stator and encircling the shaft of the rotor, a second bearing assembly located below the first bearing assembly and encircling the shaft, and a spring mechanism, located between the first bearing assembly and the second bearing assembly, to distribute load placed on the shaft between the first bearing assembly and the second bearing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignees: Regal Beloit America, Inc., Regal Beloit Australia Pty., Ltd.Inventors: William A. Ziegler, Michael D. Smith, Charles Richard Langford
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Patent number: 8670872Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to power distribution systems and methods for distributing power from a primary power source and a backup power source to a load. In one particular aspect, a power distribution system includes a first input to receive input power from the primary power source, a second input to receive input power from the backup power source, an output that provides output power from at least one of the primary power source and the backup power source, a first switch operatively coupled to the first input and the output and operative to selectively couple the first input to the output, a second switch operatively coupled to the second input and the output and operative to selectively couple the second input to the output, and a controller operatively coupled to the first switch and to the second switch and configured to control the first switch and the second switch to provide an electrical interlock.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Schneider Electric IT CorporationInventors: Neil Rasmussen, William Ziegler, David A. Colucci
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Patent number: 8610316Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a system for power distribution. According to some embodiments, the system includes a rack mountable power distribution unit including a housing having a first end and a second end, the housing also including an outer wall defining a cavity within the housing, and fastening elements configured to allow the housing to be mounted within an electrical equipment rack. In accordance with these embodiments, the outer wall of the housing includes an opening extending linearly between the first end and the second end of the housing and a plurality of electrical conductors located within the cavity and oriented linearly between the first end and the second end. In accordance with further embodiments, the system includes a tap module.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Schneider Electric IT CorporationInventors: James S. Spitaels, Michael Jansma, Patrick Riley Johnson, William Ziegler
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Publication number: 20130270945Abstract: An axial flux electric machine and associated method of use that includes a shaft, a rotor attached to the shaft, a plurality of permanent magnets positioned underneath the rotor, an electrical winding positioned below the plurality of permanent magnets, a stator that encircles the shaft that is located below the rotor, a first bearing assembly located below the stator and encircling the shaft of the rotor, a second bearing assembly located below the first bearing assembly and encircling the shaft, and a spring mechanism, located between the first bearing assembly and the second bearing assembly, to distribute load placed on the shaft between the first bearing assembly and the second bearing assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: William A. Ziegler, Michael D. Smith, Charles Richard Langford
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Patent number: 8503149Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a plug-in module is provided for installing in a power distribution assembly. In one embodiment, the plug-in module may include an overcurrent protection device, a power cable, which may include a first end coupled to the overcurrent protection device, and a second end coupled to the first end, one or more receptacle outlets attached to the second end and electrical contacts coupled to the overcurrent protection device and configured to couple the plug-in module to a plurality of stationary electrical conductors of the power distribution assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Schneider Electric IT CorporationInventors: James Spitaels, William Ziegler
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Publication number: 20130140915Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a system for power distribution. According to some embodiments, the system includes a rack mountable power distribution unit including a housing having a first end and a second end, the housing also including an outer wall defining a cavity within the housing, and fastening elements configured to allow the housing to be mounted within an electrical equipment rack. In accordance with these embodiments, the outer wall of the housing includes an opening extending linearly between the first end and the second end of the housing and a plurality of electrical conductors located within the cavity and oriented linearly between the first end and the second end. In accordance with further embodiments, the system includes a tap module.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORPORATIONInventors: James S. Spitaels, Michael Jansma, Patrick Riley Johnson, William Ziegler
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Patent number: 8446039Abstract: A method of installing a power distribution system in a facility includes acts of: obtaining a power distribution unit including at least one rack mounted power distribution unit, the power distribution unit including an electrical connection having an electrical bus configured to directly connect to a riser of a power busway; installing the power busway from a terminus located at the output of the UPS to the electrical connection at the power distribution unit; and directly connecting the power busway to the output of the UPS with a busbar-to-busbar connection between the output of the UPS and the terminus of the busway.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Schneider Electric IT CorporationInventor: William Ziegler
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Publication number: 20130069467Abstract: An electric machine is described. The electric machine includes a rotor comprising a rotor disk and a plurality of permanent magnets magnetically coupled to the rotor disk. The plurality of permanent magnets include a substantially flat profile and are aligned in a substantially planar array. The electric machine also includes a stator comprising a solid stator core and a plurality of coils each wound around a coil insulating member. The stator core includes a plurality of stator teeth extending substantially parallel to an axis of rotation of the rotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: REGAL BELOIT CORPORATIONInventors: Michael D. Smith, William A. Ziegler, Michael Garrett, Dean James Patterson, Roger C. Becerra, Ludovic Chretien, Darrel Buttram, Steven Peter Camilleri
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Patent number: 8324907Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a method of monitoring an electrical connection, the method comprising monitoring a temperature of the electrical connection, monitoring a level of current passing through the electrical connection, and determining, in response to monitoring temperature and current, whether the temperature of the electrical connection exceeds a temperature threshold associated with the level of current passing through the electrical connection.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: American Power Conversion CorporationInventor: William Ziegler