Nathan Loren Lester

US Patent:

20100332862, Dec 30, 2010

Filed:

Dec 7, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/632515

Inventors:

NATHAN LOREN LESTER - MINNEAPOLIS MN, US
DUANE JAMES FARLING - LAKEVILLE MN, US

International Classification:

G06F 1/26
G11C 5/14
G11C 29/00
G06F 12/00
G06F 11/00

US Classification:

713300, 365229, 365201, 711114, 711103, 714 40, 711104, 711E12001, 711E12008

Abstract:

Power-backup capabilities are provided by implementing a variety of different methods, systems and devices. According to one such implementation, a memory device stores data in response to data accesses under the control of a memory control circuit. A solid-state memory circuit and a volatile caching memory circuit provide the memory control circuit with access to a set of common data. A circuit carries primary operating power to the memory device. A backup power circuit has a power module having and securing a power-reservoir circuit. A capacitor holds a charge to provide operating power to the memory circuits to permit transfer of the data from the volatile memory circuit to the solid-state memory circuit. A notification circuit provides an external user indication of the power-reservoir circuit integrity. A circuit-based structure secures the power-reservoir circuit for operation as part of the memory device and facilitates replacement of the power-reservoir circuit.

US Patent:

20110211310, Sep 1, 2011

Filed:

Mar 1, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/715009

Inventors:

Duane James Farling - Lakeville MN, US
Nathan Loren Lester - Minneapolis MN, US
Neal Frank Gunderson - Lake Elmo MN, US
Raymond Pavlak, JR. - Shrewsbury MA, US

Assignee:

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC - Scotts Valley CA

International Classification:

G06F 1/16
H05K 7/00

US Classification:

36167931, 361748

Abstract:

Various embodiments are generally directed to an apparatus that provides an interconnection with efficient data signal throughput. In some embodiments, a controller printed circuit board (PCB) supports a controller integrated circuit (IC) and a support bracket. A memory PCB is supported by the support bracket in a spaced apart, parallel relation to the controller PCB. The memory PCB supports at least one memory IC and has an edge connector which engages the support bracket. A flex circuit is provided that interconnects the edge connector to an interposer positioned on the controller PCB between the respective areal extent of the controller PCB and the memory PCB to form a data signal path between the memory IC and the controller IC.

US Patent:

20180049331, Feb 15, 2018

Filed:

Aug 10, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/233410

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Donald R. Bloyer - Eden Prairie MN, US
Nathan Loren Lester - Golden Valley MN, US

International Classification:

H05K 5/00
H05K 5/02
H05K 3/36
H05K 5/03
H05K 1/02
H05K 1/14

Abstract:

A memory cartridge for use during assembly of a storage drive apparatus. The memory cartridge includes a first memory printed circuit board (PCB). The memory cartridge also includes a second memory PCB, where the second memory PCB is operatively coupled to the first memory PCB by a first flexible connection. The memory cartridge also includes a chassis configured to fasten to the first memory PCB and to the second memory PCB such that the first and second memory PCBs have a spaced relationship to each other, and where the spaced relationship defines a gap.