WINFRIED WOLFGANG WILCKE
Pilots at Page Ml Rd, Los Altos, CA
License number
California A2055167
Issued Date
Feb 2016
Expiration Date
Feb 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
4022 Page Mill Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022
Professional information
System And Method For Providing Cooling In A Three-Dimensional Infrastructure For Massively Scalable Computers
US Patent:
7242579, Jul 10, 2007
Filed:
Jan 9, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/754971
Inventors:
Kenneth Richard Fernandez - Morgan Hill CA, US
Claudio Matthias Fleiner - San Jose CA, US
Robert Barton Garner - San Jose CA, US
Harald Huels - Bodenheim, DE
Manfred Ries - Mainz, DE
Winfried Wolfgang Wilcke - Los Altos Hills CA, US
Claudio Matthias Fleiner - San Jose CA, US
Robert Barton Garner - San Jose CA, US
Harald Huels - Bodenheim, DE
Manfred Ries - Mainz, DE
Winfried Wolfgang Wilcke - Los Altos Hills CA, US
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
G06F 1/20, H05K 7/20
US Classification:
361687, 333 24 C, 34053926, 29854
Abstract:
A three-dimensional computer infrastructure cooling system is provided. The three-dimensional computer infrastructure cooling system includes at least one compute, storage, or communications brick. In addition, the three-dimensional computer infrastructure cooling system includes at least one coldrail to facilitate the removal of heat from the at least one compute, storage, or communications brick. Also, the three-dimensional computer infrastructure includes a brick-internal carrier within the at least one compute, storage, communications brick, wherein the brick-internal carrier is attached to the at least one coldrail. Moreover, the three-dimensional computer infrastructure includes a power dissipating electronic element within the at-least-one compute, storage, or communications brick, wherein the power dissipating element is attached to the brick-internal carrier.
Mechanism For Self-Alignment Of Communications Elements In A Modular Electronic System
US Patent:
7206194, Apr 17, 2007
Filed:
Nov 12, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/987901
Inventors:
Robert Barton Garner - San Jose CA, US
Winfried Wolfgang Wilcke - Los Altos Hills CA, US
Richard Michael Williams - Kelso WA, US
Winfried Wolfgang Wilcke - Los Altos Hills CA, US
Richard Michael Williams - Kelso WA, US
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
H05K 5/00
US Classification:
361679, 361685
Abstract:
A mechanism that automatically achieves alignment of the communications elements during assembly of a modular computer system, without the need for human intervention. The mechanism comprises an alignment frame provided with bumps and depressions. The bumps in the alignment frames mate with the depressions on adjacent alignment frames. Each depression comprises an entrance opening that is wider than the diameter of the bumps. The diameter of the entrance opening is determined by the expected accuracy of the alignment of subsystems or bricks within the modular electronic system. When it is desired to align the communication elements, the alignment frames are brought into engagement by causing alignment guides to slide past each other, and to guide the bumps in the alignment frames into the depressions in the adjacent alignment frames. The mechanism further comprises a set of springs that force the allow the alignment frames to be retained securely by the communications elements.
Scalable Computer System Having Surface-Mounted Capacitive Couplers For Intercommunication
US Patent:
7038553, May 2, 2006
Filed:
Oct 3, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/264893
Inventors:
Robert Barton Garner - San Jose CA, US
Winfried Wolfgang Wilcke - Los Altos Hills CA, US
Barry Jay Rubin - Croton-On-Hudson NY, US
Howard Kahn - San Jose CA, US
Winfried Wolfgang Wilcke - Los Altos Hills CA, US
Barry Jay Rubin - Croton-On-Hudson NY, US
Howard Kahn - San Jose CA, US
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
H01P 1/00
US Classification:
333 24C, 333260, 333246
Abstract:
A scalable and compact computer system of three-dimensional subsystems each having capacitive couplers on its external surfaces for transmitting and receiving electrical signals to and from adjacent subsystems. Each surface having an electrically non-conducting substrate, one or more electrically conducting pads on the substrate, and electrical leads for coupling the pads to the subsystem's circuits. Two adjacent pads, each from a different subsystem, form a capacitive coupler to carry the signals between the subsystems. The pads are covered by a low-loss dielectric material having a large dielectric constant for improved signal transmission. A differential signal may be supported using two capacitive couplers to respectively carry the positive and negative signals of the differential signal. The subsystems might be replaced or left in place when they failed. Additional subsystems might be added to the system to expand its capacity.
Modular Storage System
US Patent:
D514102, Jan 31, 2006
Filed:
Oct 17, 2003
Appl. No.:
29/192062
Inventors:
Aaron Roger Cox - Tucson AZ, US
Ronald Alan Smith - Wake Forest NC, US
Robert Edward Steinbugler - Raleigh NC, US
Winfried Wolfgang Wilcke - Los Altos Hills CA, US
Ronald Alan Smith - Wake Forest NC, US
Robert Edward Steinbugler - Raleigh NC, US
Winfried Wolfgang Wilcke - Los Altos Hills CA, US
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
1402
US Classification:
D14356, 361735
Storing And Locating A Self-Describing Storage Cartridge
US Patent:
2011012, May 26, 2011
Filed:
Nov 25, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/626070
Inventors:
Arnon Amir - Saratoga CA, US
Edwin R. Childers - Tucson AZ, US
Wayne I. Imaino - San Jose CA, US
Winfried W. Wilcke - Los Altos Hills CA, US
Edwin R. Childers - Tucson AZ, US
Wayne I. Imaino - San Jose CA, US
Winfried W. Wilcke - Los Altos Hills CA, US
Assignee:
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION - Armonk NY
International Classification:
G11B 15/68
US Classification:
360 921, G9B 15135
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention relate to storing and locating a self-describing storage cartridge. An aspect of the invention includes a system for storing and locating a self-describing storage cartridge. The system includes a storage cartridge. The storage cartridge includes a first storage module configured to store data objects. The storage cartridge further includes a second storage module configured to store an index describing the data objects stored on the first storage module. The storage cartridge further includes a connector coupled to the second storage module and configured to provide an external device with access to the second storage module.
Flexible Capacitive Coupler Assembly And Method Of Manufacture
US Patent:
2008023, Oct 2, 2008
Filed:
Jun 6, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/134316
Inventors:
Steven A. Cordes - Yorktown Heights NY, US
Matthew J. Farinelli - Bronx NY, US
Robert B. Garner - San Jose CA, US
Winfried W. Wilcke - Los Altos Hills CA, US
Matthew J. Farinelli - Bronx NY, US
Robert B. Garner - San Jose CA, US
Winfried W. Wilcke - Los Altos Hills CA, US
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
H01P 5/02
US Classification:
333 24 C, 257E2301
Abstract:
A flexible capacitive coupler assembly includes a flexible dielectric substrate assembly having a front surface and a rear surface, the front surface having thereon a macroscopic metal capacitive pad. A package supports the flexible dielectric substrate. An electrical connection is made to package wiring or leads on the flexible dielectric substrate to establish electrical contact with a computer subsystem.
Storing Data On Fiber Data Storage Media
US Patent:
8289830, Oct 16, 2012
Filed:
Dec 16, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/639737
Inventors:
Ralph A. Becker-Szendy - Los Gatos CA, US
Winfried W. Wilcke - Los Altos Hills CA, US
Winfried W. Wilcke - Los Altos Hills CA, US
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
G11B 7/00
US Classification:
369 97, 369 4417
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for storing data is provided. One implementation involves providing a fiber medium for storing data, wherein the fiber medium has a characteristic configured to irreversibly change when exposed to write irradiation. The fiber medium is logically partitioned into cells along the length of the fiber medium. Data is stored in a cell of the fiber medium by exposing the cell to write irradiation to irreversibly change characteristic of the bulk of the cell.
Method For High-Density Packaging And Cooling Of High-Powered Compute And Storage Server Blades
US Patent:
7552758, Jun 30, 2009
Filed:
Oct 29, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/977159
Inventors:
Robert Barton Garner - San Jose CA, US
Winfried Wolfgang Wilcke - Los Altos Hills CA, US
Winfried Wolfgang Wilcke - Los Altos Hills CA, US
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
H05K 7/20
US Classification:
165 804, 361721
Abstract:
According to the present invention, there is provided a system for removing heat from server blades densely packaged in a rack of server blades. The system includes a liquid distribution manifold. In addition, the system includes a plurality of cold blades attached to the liquid distribution manifold, wherein liquid is circulated through the liquid distribution manifold and the cold blades. Moreover, the system includes at least one server blade attached to each of the cold blades.
Flexible Capacitive Coupler Assembly And Method Of Manufacture
US Patent:
7385457, Jun 10, 2008
Filed:
Mar 27, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/390510
Inventors:
Steven A. Cordes - Yorktown Heights NY, US
Matthew J. Farinelli - Bronx NY, US
Robert B. Garner - San Jose CA, US
Winfried W. Wilcke - Los Altos Hills CA, US
Matthew J. Farinelli - Bronx NY, US
Robert B. Garner - San Jose CA, US
Winfried W. Wilcke - Los Altos Hills CA, US
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
H01P 1/04
US Classification:
333 24C, 333260, 257E2301, 257E25023, 439950
Abstract:
A flexible capacitive coupler assembly includes a flexible dielectric substrate assembly having a front surface and a rear surface, the front surface having thereon a macroscopic metal capacitive pad. A package supports the flexible dielectric substrate. An electrical connection is made to package wiring or leads on the flexible dielectric substrate to establish electrical contact with a computer subsystem.