David G Winn

US Patent:

60348739, Mar 7, 2000

Filed:

Jun 2, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/088981

Inventors:

John Francis Wallace - San Ramon CA
John Carlenas Parraz - San Ramon CA
Montford Henry Clark - Basking Ridge NJ
David Winn - Lafayette CA

Assignee:

Ericsson Inc - Research Triangle Park NC

International Classification:

H05K 720

US Classification:

361701

Abstract:

A cooling system and method employing separation chutes and baffles is disclosed. The separation chutes separate the cooled air descending from a heat exchanger positioned above heat-generating equipment in an equipment room from heated air ascending from the heat-generating equipment. Separation of the airflows reduces turbulence and increases cooling efficiencies. The separation chutes are made of a variety of materials, both rigid and flexible, for a variety of applications.

US Patent:

61616125, Dec 19, 2000

Filed:

Jun 2, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/088958

Inventors:

John Francis Wallace - San Ramon CA
John Carlenas Parraz - San Ramon CA
Montford Henry Clark - Basking Ridge NJ
David Winn - Lafayette CA

Assignee:

Ericsson Inc. - Research Triangle Park NY
AT&T - New York NY

International Classification:

F28F 700

US Classification:

165 804

Abstract:

A cooling system employing redundant system components is disclosed. The system includes multiple sets of heat: exchanger units, with each set being in fluid communication with a separate, independently operated fluid pump unit. The heat exchanger units are arranged in at least one row of heat exchanger units. The two sets of heat exchanger units are evenly interspersed with each other along the row of heat exchanger units so that a substantially uniform distribution of cooled air is provided in the event one fluid pump unit fails.

US Patent:

59751142, Nov 2, 1999

Filed:

Jun 2, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/088755

Inventors:

John Francis Wallace - San Ramon CA
John Cardenas Parraz - San Ramon CA
Montford Henry Clark - Basking Ridge NJ
David Winn - Lafayette CA

Assignee:

Ericsson Inc. - Research Triangle Park NC

International Classification:

E03B 100

US Classification:

137312

Abstract:

A system, method and apparatus for detecting a fluid leak in a fluid based cooling system and purging the fluid therein under various conditions. The system, method and apparatus detect fluid levels in the cooling system, fluid pressure in the cooling system and fluid spraying and dripping from the cooling system. Upon an affirmative determination of low fluid levels, low fluid pressure or fluid spraying and dripping from one or more locations in the cooling system, the device automatically purges the fluid from the cooling system. Accordingly, in an overhead fluid-based cooling system, any damage to objects below from having fluid leaked thereon is minimized.

US Patent:

6305406, Oct 23, 2001

Filed:

Jun 2, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/089333

Inventors:

John Francis Wallace - San Ramon CA
John Cardenas Parraz - San Ramon CA
Montford Henry Clark - Basking Ridge NJ
David Winn - Lafayette CA

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Co. - St. Louis MO
AT&T - New York NY

International Classification:

F28F 2700
G05D 706
G01M 316

US Classification:

137312

Abstract:

A spray hood device for containing a fluid spray leak in a fluid-based cooling system. A cover member surrounds a given component subject to a fluid spray leak, containing fluid sprays, preventing the fluid sprays from reaching equipment therebelow and minimizing fluid leakage damage.