Mark A Brandon

US Patent:

6527935, Mar 4, 2003

Filed:

Feb 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/778349

Inventors:

Emanuele F. Lopergolo - Marlboro NY
Mark A. Brandon - Poughkeepsie NY
Arden S. Lake - Poughkeepsie NY

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

C25D 502

US Classification:

205122, 205128, 205125, 205134, 205136, 205 78

Abstract:

An apparatus and process for electroplating a pin grid array device having a plurality of pins, the pins having a side surface and an extremity. The apparatus comprises a contact plate defining a plane and having a plurality of electrically conductive flexible contact fingers extending from the contact plate away from the plane, the contact fingers adapted to flex when contacted by the pins. The process comprises contacting each of the plurality of pins with a flexible contact finger extending from a single electrically conductive plate, the conductive plate defining a plane, wherein the flexible contact fingers extend away from the plane.

US Patent:

7088583, Aug 8, 2006

Filed:

Oct 25, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/972878

Inventors:

Mark A. Brandon - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Joseph P. Corrado - Malboro NY, US
Ethan E. Cruz - LaGrangeville NY, US
Michael J. Fisher - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Gary F. Goth - Pleasant Valley NY, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H05K 7/20

US Classification:

361694, 361687, 361695, 361719, 454184

Abstract:

A dual-blower assembly includes a single blower housing, the single blower housing defined by a base and opposite top, a pair of opposing side walls and a pair of opposing end walls intermediate the base and the top; a pair of inlet openings in the top; a front blower and a rear blower serially packaged in the single blower housing in a same plane, each blower aligned with a respective inlet opening of the pair of inlet openings; a rear blower exhaust opening for the rear blower disposed in one of the pair of end walls proximate the rear blower; and a front blower side exhaust opening for the front blower disposed in one of the pair of opposing side walls, the front blower side exhaust opening aligned with the front blower. Both the front and rear blowers are configured to force air in a direction from the front blower to the rear blower.

US Patent:

7539013, May 26, 2009

Filed:

Sep 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/862262

Inventors:

Mark A. Brandon - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Richard M. Ecker - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Edward F. Furey - Kingston NY, US
John J. Loparco - Poughkeepsie NY, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H05K 7/20

US Classification:

361687, 361690, 361683, 361679, 361727, 3122232, 3122233, 3123191, 454184

Abstract:

A method and incorporated automatic air blockage assembly door is provided. The assembly comprises an air blockage door secured to a frame, capable of moving from a first to a second position via a pivot block and a shaft. The movement of the door is enabled by securing the door via the pivot block to an arm mechanism. The mechanism includes a pivot member and an activation pin. The activation and deactivation of the pin causes the movement of the door.

US Patent:

7848109, Dec 7, 2010

Filed:

Oct 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/868980

Inventors:

Dennis R. Barringer - Wallkill NY, US
Mark A. Brandon - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Shawn Canfield - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Edward F. Furey - Kingston NY, US
John J. Loparco - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Budy D. Notohardjono - Poughkeepsie NY, US
John G. Torok - Poughkeepsie NY, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H05K 5/00

US Classification:

361724, 3122232

Abstract:

A method and incorporated assembly for enhancing structural rigidity of a computer rack used for housing electronic components is provided. In one embodiment, the assembly comprises a casing made of a lighter weight material and having protrusions. The protrusions are formed to receive one or more ruggedized inserts that is made of a heavier and/or stiffer material. The casing and the inserts together can be then used as a ruggedized side of a computer rack or cage.

US Patent:

8248805, Aug 21, 2012

Filed:

Sep 24, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/566591

Inventors:

Mark A. Brandon - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Shawn Canfield - Poughkeepsie NY, US
David L. Edwards - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Robert R. Genest - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Randall G. Kemink - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Robert K. Mullady - Highland NY, US
John G. Torok - Poughkeepsie NY, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H05K 7/20
H01L 23/36

US Classification:

361719, 361702, 361707, 361709, 361715, 361720, 36167954, 257707, 257719

Abstract:

A system to improve an in-line memory module may include an edging carried by the in-line memory module to stiffen, support, protect, and/or aid in handling the in-line memory module. The system may also include guide ribs carried by the edging to facilitate positioning of the in-line memory module during installation. In one embodiment, the system includes a heat spreader to aid in cooling a plurality of heat sources carried by the in-line memory module. The system may further include a compliant member to regulate the heat spreader's positioning relative to the plurality of heat sources.

US Patent:

20120200997, Aug 9, 2012

Filed:

Apr 21, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/452848

Inventors:

Mark A. Brandon - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Shawn Canfield - Poughkeepsie NY, US
David L. Edwards - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Robert R. Genest - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Randall G. Kemink - Poughkeepsie NY, US
Robert K. Mullady - Highland NY, US
John G. Torok - Poughkeepsie NY, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

G06F 1/16
H05K 7/20

US Classification:

36167931, 361719

Abstract:

A system to improve an in-line memory module may include an edging carried by the in-line memory module to stiffen, support, protect, and/or aid in handling the in-line memory module. The system may also include guide ribs carried by the edging to facilitate positioning of the in-line memory module during installation. In one embodiment, the system includes a heat spreader to aid in cooling a plurality of heat sources carried by the in-line memory module. The system may further include a compliant member to regulate the heat spreader's positioning relative to the plurality of heat sources.

US Patent:

50426710, Aug 27, 1991

Filed:

Sep 20, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/410377

Inventors:

Ronald E. Bischoff - Wappingers Falls NY
Mark A. Brandon - Poughkeepsie NY
John J. Caulfield - Fishkill NY
Lawrence G. Cook - Poughkeepsie NY
George B. Uplinger - Windsor NY

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

A47F 700

US Classification:

211 41

Abstract:

The present invention relates generally to a new carrier for holding and transporting semiconductor products, and more specifically, to a versatile product carrier for holding and transporting a plurality of products, such as, ceramic substrates, green sheets, wafers, glass and/or metal masks, rigid or floppy disks, to name a few. The modular or versatile product carrier usually has two symmetrical cross-bars and two symmetrical end plates. The two cross-bars securely link into the end plates thereby forming the versatile product carrier of this invention. A cover that can be used to cover the versatile product carrier is also disclosed.

US Patent:

51140187, May 19, 1992

Filed:

Jul 30, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/737968

Inventors:

Ronald E. Bischoff - Wappingers Falls NY
Mark A. Brandon - Poughkeepsie NY
John J. Caulfield - Fishkill NY
Lawrence G. Cook - Poughkeepsie NY
George B. Uplinger - Windsor NY

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

A47F 700

US Classification:

211 41

Abstract:

The present invention relates generally to a new carrier for holding and transporting semiconductor products, and more specifically, to a versatile product carrier for holding and transporting a plurality of products, such as, ceramic substrates, green sheets, wafers, glass and/or metal masks, rigid or floppy disks, to name a few. The modular or versatile product carrier usually has two symmetrical cross-bars and two symmetrical end plates. The two cross-bars securely link into the end plates thereby forming the versatile product carrier of this invention. A cover that can be used to cover the versatile product carrier is also disclosed.