International Business Machines Corporation

Lenovo (singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Aaron Roger Cox

Jason E Minyard

Camillo Sassano

Joni E Saylor

Kevin Lavern Schultz

Paula Besterman

Lei R Li

Ronald A Smith

Jason Aaron Matteson

Thomas John Sluchak

ZhenDe Fu

William J Grady

Roland N Zapfe

Michael Allen Curnalia

Zhen De Fu

Brad Matthew Johnson

William J Grady, Iv

Aaron K Baughman

Gregg Steven Lucas

John Charles Elliott

Kerry Alan Ortega

Richard Victor Kisley

Stephen Carl Hammer

Jeffrey John Smith

Michael Raymond Miller

Robert Paul Tennant

Gerard Francis Muenkel

Michael John MacPherson

Howard P Welz

Gerard Frances Muenkel

Dennis Crompton

Angel E Delgado

John Joseph Kent

Sean M Ackley

David Todd Nay

Blake J Fox

Mark Gehres McDonald

Alfred William Connor

Edward H Bishop

Mark Edward Molander

Robert K Mullady

Eric Alan Eckberg

David Wayne Hill

Randal Lee Bertram

Vinod Kamath

Daniel Paul Kelaher

Lei Li

Vincent Charles Conzola

Timothy Andreas Meserth

Patrick Ruch

Scott Alan Shurson

David Frederick Champion

Tristan A Merino

Yuksel Temiz

Ming Yang

Roland Kamakau Alo

Robert Edward Steinbugler

Winfried W Wilcke

Scott Raymond LaPree

Mary Sumner Johnson

Robin Daniel Roberts

John Charles Hilburn

Mark David Pfeifer

Kenneth E Lubahn

Martin David Williams

Bradley Michael Lawrence

Sterett Baxter Schanze

Edward John Vitek

Edward J Vitek, Jr

Joel A Gotelaere

Krista Elizabeth Nunn

Max J C Koschmeder

Christina M Kokini

Leslie A Velasco

Jason A Minyard

John W Campbell

Christina M K Padron

Leslie Ann G Velasco

IT rack enclosure door

In an approach to a one-handed removable component (RC) extraction, a fixed length strap and a variable length strap, based on a configurable diameter loop in the variable length strap, are attached to each other. The variable length loop passes through the RC extraction handle and encircles a RC release lever. The fixed length strap is attached to the RC extraction handle. The loop diameter is calibrated such that pulling on the fixed length strap first applies force to the variable length loop engaging the release handle, in a direction perpendicular to the applied force, without damage before transferring force to the fixed length strap to extract the RC.

Component latch release adjustable handle

A configurable door panel cover includes a first face of a first door that is perforated and includes one or more attachment points, which one or more configurable panels may attach to. The configurable door panel cover includes a fastener assembly that includes at least one fastener that attaches to the configurable door panel cover, and a spacing mechanism. The spacing mechanism attaches to the fastener that is attached to the configurable door panel cover and to one of the one or more attachment points on the first face of the first door. The spacing mechanism attaches the first configurable door panel cover at a first orientation that includes a first angle between the configurable door panel cover and the first spacing mechanism. The fastener assembly may be rotated to the configurable door panel cover.

Configurable door panels

A portable sensor includes a probe and a housing. The probe comprises a sensing part with one or more sensing elements, while the housing is designed to secure the probe such that the sensing part extends outside the housing. The portable sensor defines a gap between the probe and a surface of the housing that is configured to receive a rim of a liquid container such that the portable sensor can slot onto a rim of a liquid container, so as to allow hand-free measurements.

Self-supported portable sensor for liquids

In an embodiment, a method includes detecting a motion pattern in proximity to a first midair interface (MAI) device, the motion pattern being of a body part of a user. In an embodiment, the method includes converting the detected motion pattern to a simulated surface of an object projected from a shared MAI device, wherein the first MAI device and the shared MAI device each correspond to a different user. In an embodiment, the method includes causing a behavior change in the simulated surface being projected from the shared MAI device. An embodiment includes a computer usable program product. The computer usable program product includes a computer-readable storage device, and program instructions stored on the storage device.

Collaborative interactions and feedback with midair interfaces

A system according to one embodiment includes a pair of members for mounting to a computer rack in a parallel orientation relative to one another, at least two bezels configured for extending between the members and mounting to the members, and at least two locks for selectively locking the bezels to at least one of the members. A system according to another embodiment includes a frame for mounting to a computer rack. The frame includes members oriented in a rectangular configuration, at least two bezels configured for extending between opposite members of the frame, and at least two locks for selectively locking the bezels to at least one of the members. A system according to another embodiment includes a pair of members for mounting to a computer rack in a parallel orientation relative to one another, and an array of locks coupled to one of the members.

Members and locks for securing devices and/or slots in a computer rack

Identification of a material composition. The material composition is configured with a sequential pattern applied to one or more surfaces of the body. The sequential pattern identifies the specific material composition. A discrete section or sub-section of the material is analyzed, after which the discrete section or sub-section may be sorted for recycling.

Identification of material composition

A reflection is captured of a subsonic signal reflected by a contact surface. The contact surface is contacting a simulated surface of an object projected from a midair interface (MAI) device. A difference between the subsonic signal and the reflection is converted into a measurement of a flow in the contact surface. When the measurement is in a range of measurements, a change is caused in a temperature of a volume of a medium, the simulated surface being projected in volume of the medium, where the change in the temperature causes a second change in the flow in the contact surface.

Changing tactile sensitivity of interactions with midair interfaces

A method and apparatus for conveying heat away from an electronic component. The apparatus may include, a conformable thermal interface sleeve adapted to embrace the electronic component. The apparatus may further include, a heat conducting wedge adapted to contact the conformable thermal interface sleeve and a thermal channel adapted to contact the heat conducting wedge. The apparatus may also include a manifold adapted to contact the thermal channel.

Cooling methods for electronic components

A server rack according to one embodiment includes a sidewall defining an interior, an aperture in the sidewall, and a retractable terminal horizontally positionable between a retracted position and an extended position. The retractable terminal is positioned in the interior when in the retracted position. The retractable terminal is configured to extend through the aperture of the sidewall. The retractable terminal includes a base frame and a pivoting frame pivotally coupled to the base frame. The pivoting frame is configured to receive at least a display. The pivoting frame is positionable between an undeployed position and a deployed position relative to the base frame when the retractable terminal is in the extended position. The pivoting frame is about parallel to the base frame when in the undeployed position. The pivoting frame is oriented at least 30 degrees from the base frame when in the deployed position.

Rack having a stowable retractable terminal for varying the positioning of input devices relative to the rest of the rack and/or a user

A product according to one embodiment includes a first bracket for coupling to a rail of a computer rack, and a bezel having a lock for selectively locking the bezel to the first bracket. A method according to another embodiment includes coupling a first bracket to a rail of a computer rack, and coupling a bezel to the first bracket. A system according to yet another embodiment includes a computer rack, a first bracket coupled to a rail of the computer rack, and a bezel having a lock for selectively locking the bezel to the first bracket.

Secure add-on brackets and bezel for locking devices and/or slots in a computer rack

A tool-less heat spreader for dissipating heat produced by an electrical computing component includes a first clamp member having a first component interface end and an opposite, first lever end; and a second clamp member having a second component interface end and an opposite, second lever end; where the first clamp member and the second clamp member are biasedly coupled to one another and such movement of at least one of the first lever end and the second lever end at least partially overcomes the bias and moves the first and second component interface ends away from one another.

Tool-less and reusable heat spreader

Transportation packaging may be used to ship or transport a product, such as an electronic device. The transportation packaging may be reused subsequent to the transport of the product by removing a shape defined by a pattern included on the transportation packaging, assembling or altering a portion of the removed pattern, and engaging the assembled pattern with the product. In a particular embodiment, the assembled pattern may provide a usability surface for at least one peripheral device to be used with the electronic device.

Reusable transport packaging

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Aaron Roger Cox