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20080206714 | DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF DENTAL IMPLANT RESTORATIONS - The present invention provides a method of making and aligning digital images from oral tissues, dental implants, healing components, and dental restorations to design and manufacture dental implant retained restorations. Image data about the space available for the planned restoration, orientation of dental implants or abutments and aesthetic contour and occlusion of the prosthesis are all integrated into a virtual three-dimensional model of the prosthesis that can be sent to the clinician or laboratory to validate design intent and to manufacture the prosthesis. The virtual model is used by either a conventional rapid prototyping machine to produce a castable pattern or a number controlled mill to machine the restoration. | 08-28-2008 |
20080228303 | DIRECT MANUFACTURE OF DENTAL AND MEDICAL DEVICES - A method of making a medical or dental part may comprise creating a first digital model, manufacturing an initial embodiment of the part based on the first digital model using a layered manufacturing process, creating a second digital model of the initial embodiment of the part, determining the difference between the second digital model and the first digital model, and machining the initial embodiment of the part to create a final embodiment of the part by removing an amount of material substantially representative of the difference. A computer readable medium for performing such method is also disclosed. | 09-18-2008 |
20110066267 | SURGICAL GUIDES AND METHODS FOR POSITIONING ARTIFICIAL TEETH AND DENTAL IMPLANTS - A method is set forth for making a computer model of patient's jaws on the basis of digital information. Digital data about the jaws, teeth, soft tissues and artificial teeth is joined in computer space to create aesthetic and functional plans for the removal of teeth, shaping of supporting bone and placement of dental implants. Artificial teeth and pre-manufactured prosthetic devices are made and attached to the dental implants at the time of surgery. The aesthetic and functional position of artificial teeth is determined prior to surgical removal of natural teeth and the ideal position of implants and the proper form of the remaining bone are determined prior to surgery. Surgical guides used to shape bone, record occlusal orientation and position dental implants are manufactured using computer milling or layered manufacturing. | 03-17-2011 |
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20100110626 | System and Method for High Density Information Handling System Enclosure - An information technology enclosure has a processing subsystem and infrastructure subsystem in separate shipping containers that cooperate to process information. The processing subsystem has increased information processing density by concentrating information handling systems in a first processing shipping container that is supported with infrastructure equipment in a second infrastructure shipping container. In one embodiment, the shipping containers are arranged in a stacked configuration so that cooled air and exhausted air are exchanged through aligned vents formed in the ceiling and floor of stacked shipping containers. | 05-06-2010 |
20100112925 | System and Method for Passive Thermal Control of an Information Handling System Enclosure - An information technology enclosure has a processing subsystem and infrastructure subsystem in separate shipping containers that cooperate to process information. The processing subsystem has increased information processing density by concentrating information handling systems in a first processing shipping container that is supported with infrastructure equipment in a second infrastructure shipping container. In one embodiment, the shipping containers are arranged in a stacked configuration so that cooled air and exhausted air are exchanged through aligned vents formed in the ceiling and floor of stacked shipping containers. | 05-06-2010 |
20100114356 | System and Method For Providing Information Handling Systems And Tuned Support Infrastructure In Separate Shipping Containers - An information technology enclosure has a processing subsystem and infrastructure subsystem in separate shipping containers that cooperate to process information. The processing subsystem has increased information processing density by concentrating information handling systems in a first processing shipping container that is supported with infrastructure equipment in a second infrastructure shipping container. In one embodiment, the shipping containers are arranged in a stacked configuration so that cooled air and exhausted air are exchanged through aligned vents formed in the ceiling and floor of stacked shipping containers. | 05-06-2010 |
20100170277 | System and Method For Vertically Stacked Information Handling System and Infrastructure Enclosures - An information technology enclosure has a processing subsystem and infrastructure subsystem in separate shipping containers that cooperate to process information. The processing subsystem has increased information processing density by concentrating information handling systems in a first processing shipping container that is supported with infrastructure equipment in a second infrastructure shipping container. In one embodiment, the shipping containers are arranged in a stacked configuration so that cooled air and exhausted air are exchanged through aligned vents formed in the ceiling and floor of stacked shipping containers. | 07-08-2010 |
20120200206 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DESIGNING A CONFIGURABLE MODULAR DATA CENTER - In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for designing a configurable modular data center is presented. A configurable modular data center designed according to this invention may include a plurality of modules. Each of the modules may be dedicated to one of the primary elements of a data center, such as fluid handling, computing and power. Each of the plurality of modules may be separately configurable, according, at least in part, to operational and environmental requirements for the modular data center. The plurality of modules may then be incorporated into at least one modular data center structure, whose size and shape will depend, at least in part, on the configuration of each of the plurality of modules. | 08-09-2012 |
20120200987 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STRUCTURAL, MODULAR POWER DISTRIBUTION IN A MODULAR DATA CENTER - In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for structural power distribution in a modular data center. In particular, the present application describes a modular data center with a modular structural frame. The modular structural frame defines an enclosure, and a plurality of information handling systems may be located in the enclosure. The modular data center may also include a power distribution pathway that is at least partially disposed within the modular structural frame of the modular data center. The modular data center may also include a plurality of power distribution elements disposed within the power distribution pathway, which power the information handling systems located in the enclosure. | 08-09-2012 |
20120200992 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONCURRENT MANUFACTURING, TESTING, AND INTEGRATION OF A MODULAR DATA CENTER - In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for concurrent manufacturing, testing, and integration of a modular data center is presented. According to the disclosure, a first component of a modular data center and a second component of a modular data center may be separately and concurrently manufactured. The first component may include a first pre-designed integration element, and the second component may include a second pre-designed integration element. The manufactured first component and the manufactured second component are then integrated, using an integration process which utilizes the first pre-designed integration element and the second pre-designed integration element. | 08-09-2012 |
20120201002 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN OPTIMIZABLE RACK SOLUTION - In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for an optimizable rack solution is presented. The system and method is directed to an optimizable rack that includes a frame. The frame has both a primary portion and a detachable portion. The primary portion may contain a primary enclosure and the detachable portion may container a secondary enclosure. Each of the primary enclosure and secondary enclosure are sized to hold a plurality of computing systems. Detaching the detachable portion of the frame both reduces the size and computing systems capacity of the frame. | 08-09-2012 |
20120212901 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MODULAR FLUID HANDLING SYSTEM WITH MODES IN A MODULAR DATA CENTER - In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for a modular fluid handling system with modes in a modular data center is presented. According to the present application, a modular data center may include a modular primary structure. The modular primary structure may include a plurality of information handling systems arranged in racks within it. The modular data center may also include a modular fluid handling system that circulates fluid through the modular primary structure according, at least in part, to a plurality of modes. The modular fluid handling system may be designed to accommodate environmental conditions in which the modular data center will operate as well as the usage requirements of the modular primary structure. | 08-23-2012 |
20120302150 | System And Method For Vertically Stacked Information Handling System And Infrastructure Enclosures - An information technology enclosure has a processing subsystem and infrastructure subsystem in separate shipping containers that cooperate to process information. The processing subsystem has increased information processing density by concentrating information handling systems in a first processing shipping container that is supported with infrastructure equipment in a second infrastructure shipping container. In one embodiment, the shipping containers are arranged in a stacked configuration so that cooled air and exhausted air are exchanged through aligned vents formed in the ceiling and floor of stacked shipping containers. | 11-29-2012 |
20130198533 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SCALABLE UNINTERRUPTABLE DC POWER TO A RACK-LEVEL POWER INFRASTRUCTURE - In accordance with the present disclosure, a battery back-up unit (BBU) element for providing uninterruptable direct current (DC) power in a rack-level power infrastructure is describe. The BBU element may include a rack-mountable chassis with a battery drawer. A battery may be disposed within the battery drawer, and at least one power module may be coupled to the battery. The BBU element may also include a power module controller that causes the battery to charge from or discharge to a busbar coupled to the BBU element. The power module controller may also communicate power management information to a power infrastructure controller. | 08-01-2013 |
20130265705 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN OPTIMIZABLE RACK SOLUTION - In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for an optimizable rack solution is presented. The system and method is directed to an optimizable rack that includes a frame. The frame has both a primary portion and a detachable portion. The primary portion may contain a primary enclosure and the detachable portion may container a secondary enclosure. Each of the primary enclosure and secondary enclosure are sized to hold a plurality of computing systems. Detaching the detachable portion of the frame both reduces the size and computing systems capacity of the frame. | 10-10-2013 |
20140033751 | COMBINATION AIR HANDLER AND AIRFLOW MIXING MODULE FOR USE IN A MODULAR DATA CENTER - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a modular fluid-handling system may include an air-handling and mixing unit and a cooling unit. The air-handling and mixing unit may include an air mover plenum and a first mixing plenum. The air mover plenum may have an air mover configured to move air and the air mover plenum may air mover plenum may be configured to be in fluid communication with an outside environment via a first damper and configured to be in fluid communication with a primary structure. The first mixing plenum may be configured to be in fluid communication with the air mover plenum via a second damper and configured to be in fluid communication with the outside environment via a third damper. | 02-06-2014 |
20140038510 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIRECTING EXHAUST FROM A MODULAR DATA CENTER - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a modular fluid-handling system may comprise a fluid-handling unit and an exhaust duct coupled to and in fluid communication with the fluid-handling unit. The fluid-handling unit may be configured to exhaust air from an exhaust source in a substantially horizontal direction. The exhaust duct may be configured to redirect air flowing in the substantially horizontal direction from the exhaust source in a substantially vertical direction. | 02-06-2014 |
20140069127 | System and Method for Providing for Various Modes of Heat-Rejection Media in a Modular Data Center - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a modular fluid-handling system may include an air-handling and mixing unit and a cooling unit. The air-handling and mixing unit may be configured to be in fluid communication with a primary structure, and may include an air mover configured to move air. The cooling unit may be configured to be in fluid communication with the primary structure and the air-handling and mixing unit, the cooling unit further configured to receive, one at a time, a plurality of different types of heat-rejection media. | 03-13-2014 |