John J Grady

US Patent:

6477055, Nov 5, 2002

Filed:

Oct 18, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/691617

Inventors:

David F. Bolognia - Spring TX
John R. Grady - Houston TX
Kevin B. Leigh - Houston TX

Assignee:

Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G06F 120

US Classification:

361724, 361727, 3122231

Abstract:

A system for facilitating airflow in a processor-based device, such as a server. The system is particularly amendable for use in low profile devices that inherently have reduced space for airflow. The system utilizes a tray deployed along a base wall or other wall of the device chassis. The tray is utilized to secure a cable or cables that would otherwise inhibit airflow.

US Patent:

6556438, Apr 29, 2003

Filed:

Oct 18, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/691535

Inventors:

David F. Bolognia - Spring TX
Gregory L. Gibson - Houston TX
John R. Grady - Houston TX

Assignee:

Compaq Information Technologies Group LLP - Houston TX

International Classification:

G06F 116

US Classification:

361687, 361683, 361686, 622591, 454184

Abstract:

A densely packaged processor-based device, such as a server. The server includes a server chassis divided into two different cooling zones, a first pressure zone and a second pressure zone. A high output fan directs air across tightly packaged, heat producing components disposed in the higher pressure zone. The higher pressure permits sufficient airflow to adequately cool the components. This zone is separated from the second zone by a baffle to prevent the high pressure air from interfering with the cooling of components in the lower pressure zone.

US Patent:

6666340, Dec 23, 2003

Filed:

Dec 18, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/029767

Inventors:

Ray G. Basinger - Spring TX
John R. Grady - Houston TX

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

A47F 500

US Classification:

211 26, 211175, 3122654, 3123344

Abstract:

A rack rail assembly having an adjustable length that can be installed, without any tools or loose hardware, into a rack having mounting holes that are square or circular. It is also preferred that the rack rail assembly be reversible and able to support sliding and fixed deployment modes as well as cable mounting equipment. Accordingly, one preferred embodiment of the rack rail assembly comprises inner and outer rail members that are slidingly engaged. The rail members are adjustable lengthwise to be able to be used with various depth racks. The assembly further comprises a primary locking mechanism that locks the rails together at the desired length. The primary locking mechanism is further coupled to a biasing mechanism that allows the rails to be compressed for installation within a rack. Each end of the rail assembly has at least two pins that interface with mounting holes located in the rack. Preferably, the pins are capable of interfacing with circular or rectangular mounting holes.

US Patent:

6754084, Jun 22, 2004

Filed:

Oct 18, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/691373

Inventors:

David F. Bolognia - Spring TX
John R. Grady - Houston TX

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

H05K 500

US Classification:

361752, 361686, 361728

Abstract:

An assembly that permits the compact packaging of PCI cards within a low profile chassis of, for example, a server. The assembly includes a framework having a central portion along which a PCI riser card is mounted in a generally vertical orientation. A pair of PCI cards are coupled to the centrally located PCI riser card in a generally perpendicular and opposing orientation. A lever system also is connected to the framework to permit the entire assembly to be lowered into a relatively small footprint and then levered laterally for connection into the overall device.

US Patent:

7258552, Aug 21, 2007

Filed:

Jul 5, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/174759

Inventors:

Mitchel E. Wright - The Woodlands TX, US
John R. Grady - Cypress TX, US

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

H01R 12/00

US Classification:

439 73

Abstract:

A socket is for use in an electronic system to hold a circuit board module that has spaced electrical pads proximate to two opposite edges thereof. The socket includes a base and electrical conductors. The base has rectangularly arranged peripheral portions and is for receiving the circuit board module. The electrical conductors align with the electrical pads on the circuit board module. At least portions of the electrical conductors are disposed on respectively opposite ones of the peripheral portions to contact at least portions of corresponding ones of the aligned electrical pads on the circuit board module when the circuit board module is held in the socket.

US Patent:

7408772, Aug 5, 2008

Filed:

May 14, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/846031

Inventors:

John R. Grady - Cypress TX, US
Ray G. Basinger - Spring TX, US

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

H05K 7/20

US Classification:

361687, 361727, 165122

Abstract:

A fan tray for mounting in a housing to move between a retracted position within the housing and an extended position at which the fan tray extends from the front of the housing. The fan tray may comprise a flow passage having fan receptacles adapted to support removable fans such that the fans are operable to provide continuous airflow through the flow passage. In one embodiment, the housing may be provided by a blade server through which the fans direct air for cooling purposes.

US Patent:

7589974, Sep 15, 2009

Filed:

Apr 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/408859

Inventors:

John R. Grady - Houston TX, US
Jeffery M. Giardina - Houston TX, US
Aaron M. Albaugh - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

Helwett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

H05K 7/10

US Classification:

361735, 361796, 361729, 174520, 439 74, 710301

Abstract:

A modular computer system is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a computer server having a first printed circuit assembly disposed within a first housing and an expansion connector. The computer server is configured to be coupled to a modular expansion unit via the expansion connector to convert the computer server from a base configuration to an expanded configuration. In various embodiments, the expanded configuration may provide additional processing power, additional memory, or the like. A method of assembling a modular computer system is also provided.

US Patent:

7656657, Feb 2, 2010

Filed:

Jan 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/656070

Inventors:

John R. Grady - Cypress TX, US
John P. Franz - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

H05K 5/00
H05K 7/00

US Classification:

36167937, 36167938, 36167939

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a mounting system. The mounting system may include a chassis comprising a base and a plurality of guide ramps and a plurality of mounting spools arranged in pairs extending from a first side of the base, wherein the pairs are unaligned with respect to one another relative to a direction along at least one length of the base. Further, the mounting system may include a backing plate coupled to the chassis via engagement of the pairs with a plurality of receptacles in the backing plate.