IP Library Patent Application 14604326
Patent Application
App. No. 14/604,326

Baffle and Reinforcement System

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Patent No.
US None
App. No.
14/604,326
Filed
Jan 23, 2015
Art Unit
2876
USPC
235/462.43
Abstract

In one embodiment, a system comprises a bar and a baffle. The bar is connected to a frame through a plurality of holes in a board. The baffle is connected to the bar and is configured to direct air to components on the board. One or more fasteners may be used to connect the bar and the baffle.

Claims (52)

1 . A system comprising:

a bar connected to a frame through a plurality of holes in a board; and

a baffle connected to the bar, the baffle configured to direct air to components on the board.

2 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising:

one or more fasteners to connect the bar and the baffle;

one or more screws arranged through the plurality of holes in the board to connect the bar to the frame;

wherein the bar comprises a first set of tabs;

wherein the baffle comprises a second set of tabs, the second set of tabs configured to interlock with the first set of tabs;

wherein the bar and the baffle comprise metal;

wherein the baffle comprises a first set of openings and a second set of openings, each opening of the first set of openings being larger than each opening of the second set of openings, the first set of openings configured to direct air to a processor and the second of openings configured to direct air to a memory module;

wherein the bar is substantially straight; and

wherein the bar comprises a second portion, the second portion connected to the frame and not connected to the board.

3 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more fasteners to connect the bar and the baffle.

4 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the baffle comprises a first set of openings and a second set of openings, each opening of the first set of openings being larger than each opening of the second set of openings, the first set of openings configured to direct air to a processor and the second of openings configured to direct air to a memory module.

5 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising one or more screws arranged through the plurality of holes in the board to connect the bar to the frame.

6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein:

the bar comprises a first set of tabs; and

the baffle comprises a second set of tabs, the second set of tabs configured to interlock with the first set of tabs.

7 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the bar and the baffle comprise metal.

8 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the bar comprises metal and the baffle comprises plastic.

9 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the bar is substantially straight.

10 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the bar comprises a second portion, the second portion connected to the frame and not connected to the board.

11 . A method, comprising:

connecting a bar and a baffle, the baffle configured to direct air to components on a board.

12 . The method of claim 11 , further comprising:

drilling a first set of holes in a board;

drilling a second set of holes in a frame;

placing the board on the frame, the first set of holes aligning with the second set of holes;

connecting the board to the frame;

connecting the bar to the frame through the first set of holes in the board using one or more screws arranged through the first set of holes and the second set of holes;

wherein connecting the bar and the baffle comprises using one or more fasteners;

wherein the bar comprises a first set of tabs;

wherein the baffle comprises a second set of tabs, the second set of tabs configured to interlock with the first set of tabs;

wherein the bar and the baffle comprise metal;

wherein the baffle comprises a first set of openings and a second set of openings, each opening of the first set of openings being larger than each opening of the second set of openings, the first set of openings configured to direct air to a processor and the second of openings configured to direct air to a memory module;

wherein the bar is substantially straight; and

wherein the bar comprises a second portion, the second portion connected to the frame and not connected to the board.

13 . The method of claim 11 , further comprising:

drilling a first set of holes in a board;

drilling a second set of holes in a frame;

placing the board on the frame, the first set of holes aligning with the second set of holes;

connecting the board to the frame; and

connecting the bar to the frame through the first set of holes in the board using one or more screws arranged through the first set of holes and the second set of holes.

14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein connecting the bar and the baffle comprises using one or more fasteners.

15 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the baffle comprises a first set of openings and a second set of openings, each opening of the first set of openings being larger than each opening of the second set of openings, the first set of openings configured to direct air to a processor and the second of openings configured to direct air to a memory module.

16 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising connecting the bar to the frame through the first set of holes in the board using one or more screws arranged through the first set of holes and the second set of holes.

17 . The method of claim 1 , wherein:

the bar comprises a first set of tabs; and

the baffle comprises a second set of tabs, the second set of tabs configured to interlock with the first set of tabs.

18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the bar and the baffle comprise metal.

19 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the bar is substantially straight.

20 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the bar comprises a second portion, the second portion connected to the frame and not connected to the board.

Assignments (12)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL/FRAME (045455/0001) Recorded May 20, 2022
From: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS NOTES COLLATERAL AGENT
To: DELL MARKETING CORPORATION (SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO ASAP SOFTWARE EXPRESS, INC.); DELL MARKETING L.P. (ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO CREDANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.); DELL USA L.P.; DELL INTERNATIONAL L.L.C.; DELL PRODUCTS L.P.; DELL MARKETING CORPORATION (SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO FORCE10 NETWORKS, INC. AND WYSE TECHNOLOGY L.L.C.); EMC CORPORATION (ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO MAGINATICS LLC); EMC IP HOLDING COMPANY LLC (ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO MOZY, INC.); SCALEIO LLC
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL/FRAME (040136/0001) Recorded Apr 26, 2022
From: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS NOTES COLLATERAL AGENT
To: DELL MARKETING CORPORATION (SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO ASAP SOFTWARE EXPRESS, INC.); DELL MARKETING L.P. (ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO CREDANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.); DELL USA L.P.; DELL INTERNATIONAL L.L.C.; DELL PRODUCTS L.P.; DELL MARKETING CORPORATION (SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO FORCE10 NETWORKS, INC. AND WYSE TECHNOLOGY L.L.C.); EMC CORPORATION (ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO MAGINATICS LLC); EMC IP HOLDING COMPANY LLC (ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO MOZY, INC.); SCALEIO LLC
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 3, 2021
From: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH
To: ASAP SOFTWARE EXPRESS, INC.; AVENTAIL LLC; CREDANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; DELL USA L.P.; DELL INTERNATIONAL, L.L.C.; DELL MARKETING L.P.; DELL PRODUCTS L.P.; DELL SOFTWARE INC.; DELL SYSTEMS CORPORATION; EMC CORPORATION; EMC IP HOLDING COMPANY LLC; FORCE10 NETWORKS, INC.; MAGINATICS LLC; MOZY, INC.; SCALEIO LLC; WYSE TECHNOLOGY L.L.C.
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SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 21, 2016
From: ASAP SOFTWARE EXPRESS, INC.; AVENTAIL LLC; CREDANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; DELL USA L.P.; DELL INTERNATIONAL L.L.C.; DELL MARKETING L.P.; DELL PRODUCTS L.P.; DELL SOFTWARE INC.; DELL SYSTEMS CORPORATION; EMC CORPORATION; EMC IP HOLDING COMPANY LLC; FORCE10 NETWORKS, INC.; MAGINATICS LLC; MOZY, INC.; SCALEIO LLC; SPANNING CLOUD APPS LLC; WYSE TECHNOLOGY L.L.C.
To: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
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SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 21, 2016
From: ASAP SOFTWARE EXPRESS, INC.; AVENTAIL LLC; CREDANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; DELL USA L.P.; DELL INTERNATIONAL L.L.C.; DELL MARKETING L.P.; DELL PRODUCTS L.P.; DELL SOFTWARE INC.; DELL SYSTEMS CORPORATION; EMC CORPORATION; EMC IP HOLDING COMPANY LLC; FORCE10 NETWORKS, INC.; MAGINATICS LLC; MOZY, INC.; SCALEIO LLC; SPANNING CLOUD APPS LLC; WYSE TECHNOLOGY L.L.C.
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS NOTES COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 040136/0001 →
RELEASE OF REEL 035104 FRAME 0043 (NOTE) Recorded Sep 14, 2016
From: BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: DELL SOFTWARE INC.; DELL PRODUCTS L.P.; COMPELLENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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RELEASE OF REEL 035103 FRAME 0809 (TL) Recorded Sep 14, 2016
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: DELL SOFTWARE INC.; DELL PRODUCTS L.P.; COMPELLENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 040027/0934 →
RELEASE OF REEL 035103 FRAME 0536 (ABL) Recorded Sep 13, 2016
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: DELL SOFTWARE INC.; DELL PRODUCTS L.P.; COMPELLENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 040016/0864 →
SUPPLEMENT TO PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT (NOTES) Recorded Feb 26, 2015
From: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.; DELL SOFTWARE INC.; COMPELLENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS NOTES COLLATERAL AGENT
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SUPPLEMENT TO PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT (TERM LOAN) Recorded Feb 26, 2015
From: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.; DELL SOFTWARE INC.; COMPELLENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
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SUPPLEMENT TO PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT (ABL) Recorded Feb 26, 2015
From: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.; DELL SOFTWARE INC.; COMPELLENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 23, 2015
From: WANG, YEN-LIN; WANG, HSU-CHU; LIN, KUANG HSI
To: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
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