Marlin Ray Vogel

US Patent:

6945315, Sep 20, 2005

Filed:

Oct 31, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/703282

Inventors:

Vadim Gektin - San Jose CA, US
Shlomo Novotny - Wayland MA, US
Marlin R. Vogel - Brentwood CA, US

Assignee:

Sun Microsystems, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

F28F007/00
F28D015/00

US Classification:

165 804, 16510433, 16510431

Abstract:

A device for the transfer of heat away from a heat source comprising a base having first and second surfaces a plurality of fins extending adjacent to the second surface of the base. The base further including a chamber disposed between the first surface and the second surface of the base. The chamber further including a divider disposed therein adjacent the first surface. A pump is also disposed within the chamber to circulate fluid within the chamber.

US Patent:

7667967, Feb 23, 2010

Filed:

Aug 6, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/187190

Inventors:

David W. Copeland - Mountain View CA, US
Marlin R. Vogel - Fremont CA, US
Andrew R. Masto - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

Sun Microsystems, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

H05K 7/20
G06F 1/20

US Classification:

361696, 36167947, 36167948, 3616795, 36167953, 361694, 361695, 361698, 361699, 361701, 16510433

Abstract:

A cooling system for a rack-mount server including at least one blade and a system enclosure includes a liquid cooling line, at least one heat exchanger connected to the liquid cooling line and including a plurality of fins divided into one or more sections of the plurality of fins, wherein the fin density of the plurality of fins varies over the one or more sections, and a plurality of fans configured to blow air through the at least one heat exchanger and cool the at least one blade in the rack-mount server.

US Patent:

7804687, Sep 28, 2010

Filed:

Aug 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/188734

Inventors:

David W. Copeland - Mountain View CA, US
Andrew R. Masto - San Jose CA, US
Marlin R. Vogel - Fremont CA, US

Assignee:

Oracle America, Inc. - Redwood City CA

International Classification:

H05K 7/20
F28F 7/00
H01L 23/34

US Classification:

361701, 361699, 361724, 361818, 165 804, 165 805, 16510433, 165181, 257714

Abstract:

A cooling system for a rack-mount server includes a fan disposed within the rack-mount server and configured to produce an airflow through the rack-mount server, and a heat exchanger disposed within the rack-mount server in a path of the airflow through the rack-mount server. The heat exchanger includes a liquid circulation path structure and an airflow path structure. The airflow path structure is configured to shield electromagnetic interference.

US Patent:

8085540, Dec 27, 2011

Filed:

Jan 6, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/683006

Inventors:

Marlin R. Vogel - Milpitas CA, US
David W. Copeland - Mountain View CA, US
Andrew R. Masto - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

Oracle America, Inc. - Redwood Shores CA

International Classification:

H05K 7/20
F28F 13/12

US Classification:

361701, 16510433, 165122, 361696, 361699, 361700

Abstract:

A tandem fan system with an airflow-straightening heat exchanger removes heat from an airflow while providing optimal airflow pressure. The tandem fan system includes a first fan assembly and a second fan assembly, wherein each fan assembly has an inlet face and an outlet face, and includes at least one fan configured to propel a flow of air from the inlet face to the outlet face. The tandem fan system also includes a heat exchanger coupled between the first and second fan assemblies, wherein the heat exchanger includes at least one fin array and one or more heat pipes. The fin array and heat pipe combination is configured to draw heat from a flow of air that flows through the heat exchanger, and to straighten the flow of air so that the flow is perpendicular to the inlet face of the second fan assembly.

US Patent:

7266964, Sep 11, 2007

Filed:

Mar 4, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/794730

Inventors:

Marlin R. Vogel - Cupertino CA, US
Shlomo Novotny - Wayland MA, US
Mario Lee - Santa Clara CA, US

Assignee:

SUN Microsystems, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

F25D 23/12
F25D 17/04
H05K 7/20
H05K 5/00
F24F 7/10
F24F 13/06

US Classification:

622592, 62407, 361694, 454184, 454307

Abstract:

A method and system of deflecting air circulated in a data center room are disclosed. A method for controlling air circulation within a room having an aisle between racks with computer systems mounted thereon comprises supplying cooling air to computer systems in the racks via holes in a floor of the room and using a deflector to reduce flow of cooling air along the aisle toward an air intake of a cooling unit without passing the computer systems.

US Patent:

20100032140, Feb 11, 2010

Filed:

Aug 6, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/187209

Inventors:

David W. Copeland - Mountain View CA, US
Marlin R. Vogel - Fremont CA, US
Andrew R. Masto - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

F28D 15/00
G05D 23/00
H05K 7/20

US Classification:

16510433, 165287, 361701

Abstract:

A cooling system for a rack-mount server including at least one blade includes a liquid cooling line, at least one adjustable valve connected to the liquid cooling line, at least one heat exchanger connected to the at least one adjustable valve, a control module connected to the at least one valve, and a feedback module connected to the control module and including a sensor configured to measure a feedback control signal. The control module is configured to adjust the at least one adjustable valve and a flow rate of liquid through the liquid cooling line based on a feedback control signal measured by the sensor.

US Patent:

20100032142, Feb 11, 2010

Filed:

Aug 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/189577

Inventors:

David W. Copeland - Mountain View CA, US
Marlin R. Vogel - Fremont CA, US
Andrew R. Masto - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

F28D 15/00
G05D 23/00
G05D 7/00

US Classification:

16510433, 16510431, 165293, 700282

Abstract:

A cooling system for a rack-mount server including at least one blade includes a liquid cooling line, a pump connected to the liquid cooling line, at least one heat exchanger connected to the liquid cooling line, a fan module, a control module connected to the fan module and the pump, a feedback module connected to the control module and comprising a sensor configured to measure a feedback control signal, where the control module is configured to adjust an air flow rate through the fan module or a liquid coolant flow rate through the pump based on the feedback control signal.

US Patent:

20100059201, Mar 11, 2010

Filed:

Sep 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/208744

Inventors:

Andrew R. Masto - San Jose CA, US
Marlin R. Vogel - Fremont CA, US
David W. Copeland - Mountain View CA, US

Assignee:

Sun Microsystems, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

F28F 9/007
F28D 15/00
F28F 9/00

US Classification:

165 67, 16510433, 165121, 165178

Abstract:

A liquid cooled rack with compliant heat exchanger support structure includes a rack having a rigid frame for supporting electronic components therein, a plurality of flexible supports connected to the rigid frame, and a liquid-fed heat exchanger mounted within the rack via the plurality of flexible supports. The plurality of flexible supports are connected to the heat exchanger and configured to flexibly support the liquid-fed heat exchanger with respect to the rigid frame.