Heights-area resident receives patent for computer network architecture innovation developed for HP

A Houston Heights-area resident has received a U.S. patent for
improvements to computer network architecture he helped develop for
the Hewlett-Packard company (HP).

Phillip A. Leech is among the inventors listed in the patent, which
describes a way to improve networks of "blade computers" to achieve
greater processing results. "Blade computers" are stripped-down
machines designed to minimize the use of physical space and energy
that are often used in data centers.

The official patent number for the invention is 7,861,108. Also listed
as inventors are Houston residents Timothy N. McDonough and Dennis
Baker. HP is the owner of the patent. It was originally filed on Oct.
27, 2006.

While its international headquarters are in Palo Alto, California, HP's
Houston office serves as the nerve center of its U.S. division. HP's
offices are located in the Cy-Fair area at 20555 SH 249.