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John Franz
Also filed as: FRANZ JOHN · FRANZ JOHN P · FRANZ JOHN PAUL
134 granted patents·40 pending applications·1,185 citations·filing 2001–2025
99Inventor score
Files withHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP95HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO44FRANZ JOHN P12HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO LP6VINSON WADE D4
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174 records- 0198US10542640B1Liquid chamber housingsHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2018·Granted Jan 21, 2020·22 cites·18 claims
- 0297US7660110B2Computer system with motor coolerHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2008·Granted Feb 9, 2010·60 cites·11 claims
- 0397US7558061B2Cooling fan moduleHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2006·Granted Jul 7, 2009·50 cites·20 claims
- 0497US6972956B2Collapsible fan and system and method incorporating sameHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2003·Granted Dec 6, 2005·133 cites·22 claims
- 0595US10667431B1Memory module coolingHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2019·Granted May 26, 2020·18 cites·20 claims
- 0695US10638641B2Cooling rackHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2014·Granted Apr 28, 2020·20 cites·15 claims
- 0795US7800902B2Air backflow prevention in an enclosureHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2008·Granted Sep 21, 2010·40 cites·10 claims
- 0894US11711907B2DisconnectsHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2020·Granted Jul 25, 2023·3 cites·19 claims
- 0994US10791648B1Transferring thermal energy to coolant flowsHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2019·Granted Sep 29, 2020·7 cites·17 claims
- 1094US9529395B2Liquid temperature control coolingFRANZ JOHN P·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 27, 2016·19 cites·15 claims
- 1194US7474229B2Computer system indicator panel with exposed indicator edgeHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2006·Granted Jan 6, 2009·21 cites·20 claims
- 1293US12314095B2Fluid couplings with magnetic latch assemblyHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2023·Granted May 27, 2025·2 cites·10 claims
- 1393US11199192B1Pump assembly having performance enhancing hose connection portsHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2020·Granted Dec 14, 2021·4 cites·20 claims
- 1493US11015608B2Axial flow pump with reduced height dimensionHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2018·Granted May 25, 2021·5 cites·22 claims
- 1593US10571635B1Nested co-blindmate optical, liquid, and electrical connections in a high density switch systemHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2018·Granted Feb 25, 2020·13 cites·9 claims
- 1693US9730356B2Lever unitHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO LP·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 8, 2017·14 cites·15 claims
- 1793US7027309B2Engaging/disengaging mechanismHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2004·Granted Apr 11, 2006·71 cites·19 claims
- 1892US10955883B1Power supply dry disconnect liquid coolingHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2019·Granted Mar 23, 2021·9 cites·28 claims
- 1992US9803937B2Liquid coolingHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO LP·Filed 2013·Granted Oct 31, 2017·11 cites·15 claims
- 2092US9057378B2Intelligent air moving apparatusHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2012·Granted Jun 16, 2015·9 cites·19 claims
- 2191US9927187B2Cooling assemblyHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2012·Granted Mar 27, 2018·9 cites·16 claims
- 2291US7719836B2Cooling fan moduleHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2009·Granted May 18, 2010·21 cites·20 claims
- 2391US6982877B2Heat sink having compliant interface to span multiple componentsHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2004·Granted Jan 3, 2006·59 cites·21 claims
- 2490US10705578B2Heat removal from memory modulesHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2018·Granted Jul 7, 2020·11 cites·18 claims
- 2589US10888031B2Memory device with memory modules located within liquid coolant chamberHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2017·Granted Jan 5, 2021·7 cites·17 claims
- 2689US9713285B2Electronic apparatus having a cooling apparatusHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO LP·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 18, 2017·12 cites·14 claims
- 2788US10660231B2Coupling a power module to a power distribution rackHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2016·Granted May 19, 2020·5 cites·4 claims
- 2888US10330395B2Liquid coolingHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 25, 2019·4 cites·19 claims
- 2988US7746654B2Adaptable plug-in mezzanine card for blade serversHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2007·Granted Jun 29, 2010·21 cites·17 claims
- 3087US10455726B2Modular coolingHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2014·Granted Oct 22, 2019·8 cites·15 claims
- 3187US7026551B2Drop down cable armHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2003·Granted Apr 11, 2006·45 cites·30 claims
- 3286US12446196B2Chassis cooling resourceHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2024·Granted Oct 14, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 3386US11974414B2Conforming heat transport device for dual inline memory module cooling applicationsHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2019·Granted Apr 30, 2024·3 cites·19 claims
- 3486US10571206B2Cooling assemblyHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2018·Granted Feb 25, 2020·3 cites·19 claims
- 3586US10512195B2Server device with capacitive circuitHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2014·Granted Dec 17, 2019·6 cites·19 claims
- 3685US10031041B2Rope leak sensor holderHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2016·Granted Jul 24, 2018·5 cites·15 claims
- 3785US7817417B2Flexible airflow baffle for an electronic systemHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2008·Granted Oct 19, 2010·13 cites·16 claims
- 3885US7035096B2Locking mechanism for removable componentsHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2003·Granted Apr 25, 2006·26 cites·20 claims
- 3984US12324127B2Folded-fin vapor chamber cold plateHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2022·Granted Jun 3, 2025·1 cites·20 claims
- 4084US11579668B2Multipoint contact conduction cooling of a removable deviceHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2020·Granted Feb 14, 2023·2 cites·20 claims
- 4184USD951259SEnclosureHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2021·Granted May 10, 2022·7 cites·1 claims
- 4284US11153992B2Air and fluid cooling of a data centerHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2019·Granted Oct 19, 2021·3 cites·10 claims
- 4384US10582640B2Conducting plastic cold platesHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 3, 2020·4 cites·18 claims
- 4484US8649180B2System and method for tool-less mounting of a bezel with an electronic deviceGRADY JOHN R·Filed 2007·Granted Feb 11, 2014·16 cites·26 claims
- 4584US8289692B2Blade server for increased processing capacityFRANZ JOHN P·Filed 2008·Granted Oct 16, 2012·18 cites·24 claims
- 4684US7405932B2System and method for cooling electronic devicesHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2004·Granted Jul 29, 2008·38 cites·36 claims
- 4784US7190586B2Heat sink retention assembly and related methodsHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2004·Granted Mar 13, 2007·39 cites·12 claims
- 4883US10444147B2Optical biofilm probeHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2016·Granted Oct 15, 2019·2 cites·9 claims
- 4983US7656657B2System and method for tool-less mounting of a device with a chassisHEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO·Filed 2007·Granted Feb 2, 2010·12 cites·19 claims
- 5081US12504027B2Axial pump with adjustable impellerHEWLETT PACKARD ENTPR DEV LP·Filed 2024·Granted Dec 23, 2025·0 cites·17 claims
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