James S Womble

US Patent:

7431640, Oct 7, 2008

Filed:

Mar 12, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/046567

Inventors:

Timothy Meserth - Durham NC, US
James S. Womble - Hillsborough NC, US
Richard M. Barina - Sebring FL, US
Daniel P. Kelaher - Holly Springs NC, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H05K 7/20
F24F 13/08
F24F 7/00
B01D 41/04

US Classification:

454184, 454259, 454353, 361687, 361695, 55295

Abstract:

An air moving device assembly in a computer system has an air moving device such as a fan or blower within a housing for moving air from an air inlet to an air outlet. A mesh with a plurality of openings covers the air outlet. A back flow damper assembly is positioned over the air outlet. The back flow damper assembly further comprises at least one damper door movable in an open position and a closed position. The damper door has at least one tooth such that when the damper door is in the closed position, the tooth interacts with at least one of the plurality of openings in the mesh. By periodically cycling the air moving device controlled by device management software, the teeth will close and open, loosening debris from the mesh, allowing the debris to be blown out the rear of the housing once the device is turned back on.

US Patent:

7438571, Oct 21, 2008

Filed:

Jan 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/021662

Inventors:

Richard M. Barina - Sebring FL, US
Derek I. Schmidt - Raleigh NC, US
James Scott Womble - Hillsborough NC, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H01R 13/62

US Classification:

439157, 361755, 361798

Abstract:

A latch mechanism for securing a module in an electronic component chassis includes at least one lever arm attached to the module and rotable between a latched and unlatched position, at least a portion of the lever arm having an interference fit with the chassis when the lever arm is in the latched position. The latch mechanism further includes at least one pawl rotably attached to the module such that when the lever arm is moved to the latched position, the lever arm rotates the pawl into a latched position wherein the pawl has an interference fit with the chassis.

US Patent:

7518876, Apr 14, 2009

Filed:

Sep 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/236414

Inventors:

Derek Ian Schmidt - Raleigh NC, US
Richard M. Barina - Sebring FL, US
James Scott Womble - Hillsborough NC, US
Daniel Paul Kelaher - Holly Springs NC, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H05K 7/18

US Classification:

361724, 361727, 248917, 29592

Abstract:

An information control panel and hinge member is removably joined together as a single unit to a retractable shuttle device utilized with computer servers or processor-based devices. The shuttle device having a first central opening with plural spaced apart detent grooves positioned thereabout. The hinge member includes a second central opening with plural spaced apart tabs positioned thereabout. A screw fastening element positioned through the first and second openings to directly and rotatably secure the hinge member relative to the shuttle device. A latch release means permits the single unit to be easily positioned in plural horizontal and vertical orientation positions that moves between selective ranges of 0 degrees to 90 degrees as the tabs moves relative to the detent grooves. Also, at least a stop member is located on the hinge member adjacent one of the tabs to stop the single unit at the minimum and extreme orientation positions.

US Patent:

7537517, May 26, 2009

Filed:

Aug 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/194299

Inventors:

Timothy Meserth - Durham NC, US
James S. Womble - Hillsborough NC, US
Richard M. Barina - Sebring FL, US
Daniel P. Kelaher - Holly Springs NC, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H05K 7/20
F24F 13/08
F24F 7/00
B01D 41/04

US Classification:

454184, 454259, 454353, 361687, 361695, 55295

Abstract:

An air moving device assembly in a computer system has an air moving device such as a fan or blower within a housing for moving air from an air inlet to an air outlet. A mesh with a plurality of openings covers the air outlet. A back flow damper assembly is positioned over the air outlet. The back flow damper assembly further comprises at least one damper door movable in an open position and a closed position. The damper door has at least one tooth such that when the damper door is in the closed position, the tooth interacts with at least one of the plurality of openings in the mesh. By periodically cycling the air moving device controlled by device management software, the teeth will close and open, loosening debris from the mesh, allowing the debris to be blown out the rear of the housing once the device is turned back on.

US Patent:

7675754, Mar 9, 2010

Filed:

Sep 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/858178

Inventors:

Richard M. Barina - Sebring FL, US
Derek Ian Schmidt - Raleigh NC, US
James Scott Womble - Hillsborough NC, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H05K 7/00

US Classification:

361747, 361727

Abstract:

A modular electronic system including a mechanism for releasably securing a modular device within a chassis, and for facilitating insertion and removal of the modular device. One embodiment provides a modular device that includes a handle secured to opposing pivotable lever arms. A follower pin secured to one end of the lever arms rides in a slot defined by the chassis. The slot is arranged so that pulling upward on the handle moves the follower pin in one direction along the slot to urge the modular device in a direction further into the device bay, and pushing downward on the handle urges the modular device in a direction out of the device bay, thereby providing a mechanical advantage to the user. When the modular device is fully inserted, retractable locking members provided on the modular device move into windows provided on the chassis, to releasably lock the modular device in the device bay. A module release mechanism includes a release plate that moves into engagement with a sloped or ramped surface of the locking members in response to squeezing the handle.

US Patent:

8107233, Jan 31, 2012

Filed:

Jun 9, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/480998

Inventors:

Roland K. Alo - Raleigh NC, US
Richard M. Barina - Sebring FL, US
Norman Bruce Desrosiers - Oxford NC, US
Daniel P. Kelaher - Holly Springs NC, US
James S. Womble - Hillsborough NC, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 1/16

US Classification:

36167937, 248694, 211 4112, 36167939, 36167958, 361801

Abstract:

A method and system to support simultaneous unlatching from a rack of two or more adjacently mounted and vertically aligned hardware components. One interface bracket is secured to one vertical rail of the rack, and a second interface bracket is secured to a second vertical rail of the rack on an opposite side of the rack. A set of latches are provided in communication with each interface bracket, with the number of latches corresponding to the number of hardware components in communication with the interface bracket. Actuation of one of the latches releases fastening of at least one hardware components from the rack, and accommodates removal of the release component from the rack.

US Patent:

8133061, Mar 13, 2012

Filed:

Nov 29, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/955883

Inventors:

Tu T. Dang - Cary NC, US
Michael C. Elles - Apex NC, US
Ketan B. Patel - Raleigh NC, US
James S. Womble - Hillsborough NC, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H01R 12/00

US Classification:

439 66

Abstract:

A dual-sided connector pin interposer includes a substrate comprising a first side opposite a second side. The interposer includes a first plurality of flexible pins protruding from the first side of the substrate. The first plurality of flexible pins is positioned for installation in a first plurality of pad connectors of the pinless socket. The interposer includes a second plurality of flexible pins protruding from the second side of the substrate. The second plurality of flexible pins is positioned for installation in a second plurality of pad connectors of the pinless integrated circuit component. The first plurality of flexible pins are electrically connected to the second plurality of flexible pins through the substrate to provide electrical contact points between the pinless socket and the pinless integrated circuit component when the interposer is installed.

US Patent:

8336199, Dec 25, 2012

Filed:

Mar 19, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/728096

Inventors:

Richard M. Barina - Sebring FL, US
James R. Drake - Research Triangle Park NC, US
Daniel P. Kelaher - Holly Springs NC, US
Derek I. Schmidt - Research Triangle Park NC, US
James S. Womble - Research Triangle Park NC, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

B23P 19/00

US Classification:

29764, 29741, 29758, 29762

Abstract:

A tool according to one embodiment includes an actuating mechanism including a cam plate; at least one gripper member operatively coupled to the cam plate; and a carriage for supporting the at least one gripper member, wherein the at least one gripper member is actuatable by the cam plate, wherein rotation of the cam plate causes the at least one gripper member to move between a first position and a second position, wherein when the at least one gripper member is in the first position, the tool is able to accept a processor for holding thereof, and wherein when the at least one gripper member is in the second position, the tool securely holds the processor therein. Additional systems and methods are also presented.