John Roberts
John Roberts, Carson City, NV US
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20090116167 | PASSIVE ELECTRONIC NETWORK COMPONENTS DESIGNED FOR DIRECT BODY FLUID EXPOSURE - An EMI filter capacitor assembly and implantable passive electronic network components utilize biocompatible and non-migratable materials to adapt the electronic components for direct body fluid exposure. The assembly includes a capacitor having first and second sets of electrode plates which are constructed of non-migratable biocompatible material. A conductive hermetic terminal of non-migratable and biocompatible material adjacent to the capacitor is conductively coupled to the second set of electrode plates. One or more conductive terminal pins having at least an outer surface of non-migratable and biocompatible material are conductively coupled to the first set of electrode plates, while extending through the hermetic terminal in non-conductive relation. The terminal pins may be in direct contact with the first set of electrode plates, or in contact with a termination surface of conductive connection material. The termination surface is also constructed of non-migratable and biocompatible materials. | 05-07-2009 |
20090128986 | HYBRID DISCOIDAL/TUBULAR CAPACITOR - A hybrid capacitor includes a body of dielectric material having spaced-apart first and second surfaces. A first electrode is associated with the first surface. A second electrode is associated with the second surface. One or more third electrodes are transversely disposed within the dielectric body between the first and second electrodes. Either the first or second electrode is not conductively coupled to any electrode transversely extending into the body. The resulting arrangement provides a hybrid capacitor having characteristics of both a tubular capacitor and a discoidal capacitor. | 05-21-2009 |
20090259265 | ELECTRONIC NETWORK COMPONENTS UTILIZING BIOCOMPATIBLE CONDUCTIVE ADHESIVES FOR DIRECT BODY FLUID EXPOSURE - An implantable passive or active electronic network component or component network is provided which is suitable for prolonged direct body fluid exposure and is attachable to a conductive surface, circuit trace, lead or electrode. The electronic network component or component network includes (1) a non-conductive body of biocompatible and non-migratable material, (2) a conductive termination surface of biocompatible and non-migratable material, associated with the body, and (3) a connection material of biocompatible and non-migratable material, for conductively coupling the termination surface to the conductive surface, circuit trace, lead or electrode. The electronic network component may include a capacitor, a resistor, an inductor, a diode, a transistor, an electronic switch, a MEMs device, or a microchip. A biocompatible and non-migratable adhesive is utilized to conductively couple components of the individual components of the electronic network, such as the conductive surface, circuit trace, lead or electrode. | 10-15-2009 |
20090288280 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING EMI FILTERS UTILIZING COUNTER-BORED CAPACITORS TO FACILITATE SOLDER RE-FLOW - An EMI filtered terminal assembly includes at least one conductive terminal pin, a feedthrough capacitor, and a counter-bore associated with a passageway through the capacitor and the lead wire. Preferably, the feedthrough capacitor having counter-drilled holes on its top side is first bonded to a hermetic insulator. The counter-bore in the capacitor provides greater volume for the electro-mechanical attachment between the capacitor and the lead wire, permitting robotic dispensing of, for example, thermal-setting conductive adhesive. | 11-26-2009 |
John Roberts, Gran Rapids, MI US
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20090241390 | Apparatus, Methods and Systems for Providing Lighting and Communication - Provided are apparatus, methods and systems for providing lighting and communication. An apparatus may include a solid-state lighting panel including multiple solid-state light emitters and an input module that is configured to receive an input signal from a lighting panel group controller that is configured to collaboratively control multiple solid-state lighting panels. | 10-01-2009 |
John Roberts, Chicago, IL US
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20090237573 | Remote control and method of using same for controlling entertainment equipment - A universal smart remote control includes intelligence software and algorithms that have been programmed into the remote control's microprocessor memory, and a large display which is used to prompt the user to take certain actions. The remote control provides guidance to the user in setting up and operating the various components of his or her entertainment system, and asks the user non-technical questions that are understandable to the user. | 09-24-2009 |
20130142181 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATION FOR A REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM - A remote control system includes a first network configured for communication via a first format. The first network includes a router configured to receive packetized remote control codes transmitted to the router in the first format. The remote control system further includes a second network configured for communication via a set of second formats. The second network includes a translator communicatively coupled to the router via a network link The translator is configured to receive the packetized remote control codes from the router in the first format and translate the remote control codes from the first format to a set of second formats. The second network further includes a blaster communicatively coupled to the translator. The blaster is configured to received the packetized remote control codes in the set of second formats and transmit the packetized remote control codes in the set of second formats to a set of consumer-electronic devices. | 06-06-2013 |
John Roberts, Los Altos, CA US
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20090232630 | TENDON ENHANCED END EFFECTOR - An end effector assembly for a substrate transfer robot is described. The end effector assembly includes a robot wrist. At least one end effector is secured to the robot wrist. The end effector has a fixed end, a free end, a load-supporting surface and a tension member. The fixed end is coupled with the robot wrist. The free end is disposed opposite to the fixed end. The load-supporting surface is coupled between the fixed end and the free end. The tension member is coupled with the load-supporting surface between the fixed end and the free end. | 09-17-2009 |
John Roberts, San Jose, CA US
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20080222630 | Customer relationship management portal system and method - A software-based customer relationship management system and method. | 09-11-2008 |
20080276190 | Customer Relationship Management System with Quicknotes - A quicknotes system and method is provided. A software-based customer relationship management system and method may include the quicknotes functionality. | 11-06-2008 |
20080276234 | Data center edition system and method - A data center edition system and method are provided. | 11-06-2008 |
20090070755 | Customer Relationship Management System and Method - A software-based customer relationship management system and method. | 03-12-2009 |
20090157687 | TEAM BASED ROW LEVEL SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A team based row level security system and method are provided that permits items of data to be shared across a team. | 06-18-2009 |
20110145805 | CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A software-based customer relationship management system and method. | 06-16-2011 |
20130298114 | CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A software-based customer relationship management system and method. | 11-07-2013 |
John Roberts, Sheffield GB
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20110180129 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - The disclosure relates to multiple quantum well (MQW) structures for intrinsic regions of monolithic photovoltaic junctions within solar cells which are substantially lattice matched to GaAs or Ge. The disclosed MQW structures incorporate quantum wells formed of quaternary InGaAsP, between barriers of InGaP. | 07-28-2011 |
John Roberts, Ottawa CA
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20110186858 | Gallium Nitride Power Devices Using Island Topography - A semiconductor device in provided having a substrate and a semiconductor layer formed on a main surface of the substrate. A plurality of first island electrodes and a plurality of second island electrodes are placed over the semiconductor layer. The plurality of first island electrodes and second island electrodes are spaced apart from each other so as to be alternatively arranged to produce two-dimensional active regions in all feasible areas of the semiconductor layer. Each side of the first island electrodes is opposite a side of the second island electrodes. The semiconductor device can also include a plurality of strip electrodes that are formed in the regions between the first island electrodes and the second island electrodes. The strip electrodes serve as the gate electrodes of a multi-island transistor. The first island electrodes serve as the source electrodes of the multi-island transistor. The second island electrodes serve as the drain electrodes of the multi-island transistor. A plurality of connections to the gate electrodes are provided at each interstice defined by corners of the first island electrodes and the second island electrodes. | 08-04-2011 |
20120138950 | ISLAND MATRIXED GALLIUM NITRIDE MICROWAVE AND POWER SWITCHING TRANSISTORS - A gallium nitride (GaN) device that has greatly superior current handling ability per unit area than previously described GaN devices. The improvement is due to improved layout topology. The layout scheme, which uses island electrodes rather than finger electrodes, is shown to increase the active area density over that of conventional interdigitated structures. Ultra low on resistance transistors can be built using the island topology. Specifically, the present invention, which uses conventional GaN lateral technology and electrode spacing, provides a means to enhance cost/effective performance of all lateral GaN structures. | 06-07-2012 |
20130049010 | HIGH DENSITY GALLIUM NITRIDE DEVICES USING ISLAND TOPOLOGY - A Gallium Nitride (GaN) series of devices—transistors and diodes are disclosed—that have greatly superior current handling ability per unit area than previously described GaN devices. The improvement is due to improved layout topology. The devices also include a simpler and superior flip chip connection scheme and a means to reduce the thermal resistance. A simplified fabrication process is disclosed and the layout scheme which uses island electrodes rather than finger electrodes is shown to increase the active area density by two to five times that of conventional inter-digitated structures. Ultra low on resistance transistors and very low loss diodes can be built using the island topology. Specifically, the present disclosure provides a means to enhance cost/effective performance of all lateral GaN structures. | 02-28-2013 |
20140175454 | DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR POWER CONVERSION CIRCUITS - Devices and systems comprising driver circuits are disclosed for MOSFET driven, normally-on gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors. Preferably, a low power, high speed CMOS driver circuit with an integrated low voltage, lateral MOSFET driver is series coupled, in a hybrid cascode arrangement to a high voltage GaN HEMT, for improved control of noise and voltage transients. Co-packaging of a GaN transistor die and a CMOS driver die using island topology contacts, through substrate vias, and a flip-chip, stacked configuration provides interconnections with low inductance and resistance, and provides effective thermal management. Co-packaging of a CMOS input interface circuit with the CMOS driver and GaN transistor allows for a compact, integrated CMOS driver with enhanced functionality including shut-down and start-up conditioning for safer operation, particularly for high voltage and high current switching. Preferred embodiments also provide isolated, self-powered, high speed driver devices, with reduced input losses. | 06-26-2014 |
20150318353 | GALLIUM NITRIDE POWER DEVICES USING ISLAND TOPOGRAPHY - A semiconductor device in provided having a substrate and a semiconductor layer formed on a main surface of the substrate. A plurality of first island electrodes and a plurality of second island electrodes are placed over the semiconductor layer. The plurality of first island electrodes and second island electrodes are spaced apart from each other so as to be alternatively arranged to produce two-dimensional active regions in all feasible areas of the semiconductor layer. Each side of the first island electrodes is opposite a side of the second island electrodes. The semiconductor device can also include a plurality of strip electrodes that are formed in the regions between the first island electrodes and the second island electrodes. The strip electrodes serve as the gate electrodes of a multi-island transistor. The first island electrodes serve as the source electrodes of the multi-island transistor. The second island electrodes serve as the drain electrodes of the multi-island transistor. A plurality of connections to the gate electrodes are provided at each interstice defined by corners of the first island electrodes and the second island electrodes. | 11-05-2015 |
John Roberts, Beaverton, OR US
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20110276802 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PEER-TO-PEER TRANSFER OF SECURE DATA USING NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS - The present invention discloses an apparatus and method of transferring data from a first device to a second device. The method includes transmitting a request to transfer the data from the first device to the second device, receiving, at the first device, a decryption key to allow transfer of the data stored in a memory of the first device, receiving, at the second device, an encryption key, and transmitting the data from the first device to the second device using peer-to-peer communications. The method also includes encrypting the data at the second device using the encryption key, storing the encrypted data in a memory of the second device, receiving, at the first device, an acknowledgement from the second device, the acknowledgement indicating that the data has been encrypted and stored in the memory of the second device, and deleting the data from the memory of the first device. | 11-10-2011 |
John Roberts, Toledo, OH US
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20120011837 | EXHAUST PASSAGE - An exhaust system comprises a conical shell having an indentation helically traversing the exhaust passage so as to impart mixing on an engine exhaust gas flowing through an inner passage defined by the conical shell. The indentation may be formed into the conical shell via a stamping process. | 01-19-2012 |
John Roberts, High Ongar GB
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20130319343 | Animal Houses - An animal house ( | 12-05-2013 |
John Roberts, Suwanee, GA US
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20140090702 | BUS BAR FOR A SOLAR CELL - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a reduced-area bus bar for collecting current from contacts on the surface of a solar cell. According to various embodiments described herein, a reduced-area bus bar is provided having a width that varies at various points along its longitudinal axis. In particular, the larger width portions of the reduced-area bus bar are configured to provide sufficient pull strength when an interconnecting ribbon is soldered along the bus bar, while the smaller width portions of the reduced-area bus bar enable a reduction in the material required to form the bus bar. Additionally, various embodiments are contemplated in which the reduced-area bus bar comprises a series of segments disposed in a spaced-apart relationship along the bus bar's longitudinal axis. | 04-03-2014 |
John Roberts, Orinda, CA US
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20130329036 | Automated Stent Inspection System - A method for the rapid optical inspection of stents is described wherein a stent is mounted on a mandrel with optical properties suitable for machine vision inspection of the stent is conveyed to a first inspection station containing a camera and illumination light source. A driving member securely contacts the mandrel and the stent is rotated in view of the inspection camera. The stent is then transferred to a second location for further operations. A unique identification tag is associated with each mandrel and tracks the location of the stent through the inspection process. | 12-12-2013 |
John Roberts, Charlotte, NC US
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20150059290 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING A FOOD PRODUCT - A system for packaging a food product including a conveying system for supporting and moving the food product. The system includes a detection device for collecting data related to the shape of the food product while the food product is supported by the conveying system. The system also includes a film dispensing device for dispensing one of a plurality of different films. A controller configured to direct the film dispensing device to select one of the plurality of films for dispensing. The system also includes a wrapping device for wrapping the food product in the selected film. | 03-05-2015 |
20150059293 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OVERWRAPPING FOODS PRODUCTS USING LASER PERFORATED FILM - A food packaging system including a film dispensing device and a perforation device configured to create perforations in a film dispensed by the film dispensing device. The system also includes a wrapping device configured to wrap a food product in the film, and a controller configured to control the perforation device to produce a predetermined perforation pattern in the film. The film extends continuously while moving from the dispensing device to the wrapping device. The perforation device is positioned so that the film is perforated after leaving the dispenser and prior to the food product being wrapped in film. | 03-05-2015 |
John Roberts, Kanata CA
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20150318851 | DEVICES AND SYSTEMS COMPRISING DRIVERS FOR POWER CONVERSION CIRCUITS - An electronic switching system and device comprising driver circuits for power transistors are disclosed, with particular application for MOSFET driven, normally-on gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors. Preferably, a low power, high speed CMOS driver circuit with an integrated low voltage, lateral MOSFET driver is series coupled, in a hybrid cascode arrangement, to a high voltage GaN HEMT and provides for improved control of noise and voltage transients. Monitoring and control functions, including latching and clamping, are based on monitoring of V | 11-05-2015 |
John Roberts, Mold GB
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20160124154 | Field Inversion Waveguide Using Micro-Prism Array - A field inverting optical waveguide is disclosed. The waveguide is configured to convey electromagnetic radiation from an ingress end to an egress end along an optical path. The waveguide includes an optically flat input surface disposed at the waveguide ingress end, and an exit surface disposed substantially opposite the input surface at the waveguide egress end. The exit surface includes an array of prisms projecting outward from or inward to the exit surface. The input surface and the exit surface are arranged substantially orthogonally to the optical path. | 05-05-2016 |