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Adam Mack, Menlo Park, CA US
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20110121624 | CONTROLLABLE COMFORT SHELL FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat includes a seat back having a backrest, a backrest support, and a linkage arranged to interconnect the backrest and the backrest support. The linkage is configured to support the backrest for movement relative to the backrest support. | 05-26-2011 |
20110316655 | Toggle Switch With Magnetic Mechanical And Electrical Control - A switch includes magnets that provide both mechanical actuation of the switch as well as electrical operation of the switch. A system controller detects a state of the switch and controls operation of one or more systems in a structure based on the state of the switch. The system controller can detect the state of the switch by detecting a position of a magnet of the switch. | 12-29-2011 |
20130163159 | Elastomeric Chassis Suspension for Electronic Devices - Novel tools and techniques are described for protecting an electronic device. In one aspect, an electronic device might comprise a housing defining an open front face, a chassis disposed within the housing, a panel disposed within the open front face of the housing and supported on the chassis, and an elastomeric overmold surrounding at least a portion of a perimeter of the panel and disposed between at least a portion of the chassis and at least a portion of the housing. In some cases, the overmold might be configured to provide a perimeter seal around the panel and to deform upon a frontal impact to the panel or housing. The overmold might be configured to prevent intrusion of liquids or particulates within the electronic device. In another aspect, a protective housing, which might comprise the housing, the chassis, and the overmold, may be provided for protecting a stand-alone electronic device. | 06-27-2013 |
20130163197 | Integrated Magnetic Tablet Stand - Novel stands for tablet computers and other electronic devices. A stand for a tablet may comprise a body having one or more attachment mechanisms at one location and a crossbar at a second location. The crossbar may comprise a portion of a first material disposed to magnetically interact with a portion of a second material that is provided by the tablet. The magnetic interaction may cause the crossbar to serve as one or more detents that movably affixes the stand in a desired position relative to the tablet. | 06-27-2013 |
20130163977 | Camera Barrel Mechanism - Novel tools and techniques are described for protecting camera components on a surface and/or within an internal portion of a portable electronic device. In one aspect, an electronic device might comprise a camera mount, which might comprise a camera barrel assembly configured to have a camera affixed thereto, the camera barrel assembly being rotatably coupled with one of a front panel, a rear panel, or a chassis of the electronic device. The camera mount may further comprise a set of cantilever springs affixed to one of the front panel, the rear panel, or the chassis and biased against the camera barrel assembly to provide rotational friction on the camera barrel assembly. The set of cantilever springs might have sufficient compliance to allow the camera to retract into a body of the portable electronic device upon encountering an external force, which may include an impact force or a dropping force. | 06-27-2013 |
20150021966 | CONTROLLABLE COMFORT SHELL FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat includes a seat back having a backrest, a backrest support, and a linkage arranged to interconnect the backrest and the backrest support. The linkage is configured to support the backrest for movement relative to the backrest support. | 01-22-2015 |
20150028185 | Integrated Magnetic Tablet Stand - Novel stands for tablet computers and other electronic devices. A stand for a tablet may comprise a body having one or more attachment mechanisms at one location and a crossbar at a second location. The crossbar may comprise a portion of a first material disposed to magnetically interact with a portion of a second material that is provided by the tablet. The magnetic interaction may cause the crossbar to serve as one or more detents that movably affixes the stand in a desired position relative to the tablet. | 01-29-2015 |
Adam M. Mack, Menlo Park, CA US
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20080210686 | Multi-Component Packaging System and Apparatus - A multi-component packaging system includes a lower containing assembly, an upper containing assembly, and a cover. The lower containing assembly defines an interior cavity that is adapted to receive a first food component. The upper containing assembly defines an interior that is adapted to receive a second food component. The upper containing assembly is adapted for engagement with the lower containing assembly. The cover is engaged with at least one of the lower containing assembly and the upper containing assembly. The cover includes a passage portion that defines a plurality of apertures. | 09-04-2008 |
Adam Mekeel Mack, Menlo Park, CA US
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20100152660 | CARTRIDGE WITH MULTIPLE INJECTION NEEDLES FOR A MEDICATION INJECTION DEVICE - A cartridge ( | 06-17-2010 |
20140118915 | Computing Devices - In one embodiment, a computer device comprises a back cover in the shape of a plate and a basic module where the back cover is removably attachable to and detachable from a basic module of the computing device by the user by an attachment portion. In this manner designs of and on the back cover may be easily customized to the individual tastes of consumers. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to the back cover and the attachment portion of the type described above. An optional front cover may be added and connected to the back cover about a hinge. The front cover can serve as a stand for the computer display when rotated about the hinge away from the display screen. The optional front cover may also be connected to the back cover by a side cover to form a device resembling a hard bound book. | 05-01-2014 |
20140272018 | STRETCHABLE BEVERAGE CARTRIDGES AND METHODS - Present embodiments generally relate to a single-serve beverage cartridge for use with a single-serve coffee brewer. In some embodiments, the cartridge has a body portion, a first filter element, and a second filter element. The cartridge can include a single serving of coffee or another beverage component or precursor. The cartridge can be formed of a biodegradable and/or compostable material. In some embodiments, at least one of the filters is configured to stretch when pressed by a tamping head, thereby allowing the tamping head to be received in the cartridge to facilitate tamping of the beverage component or precursor. | 09-18-2014 |
20150257578 | BEVERAGE PRODUCTION MACHINES AND METHODS WITH RESTRICTORS - Machines and methods for preparing single-servings of a beverage. The machine can include a housing and a basket assembly positioned in the housing. The basket assembly defines a chamber capable of receiving a cartridge containing a beverage precursor. A screen having a plurality of openings can be positioned at a bottom portion of the chamber. A first plate having a single restricting orifice can be secured to the screen. | 09-17-2015 |
20150257579 | BEVERAGE PRODUCTION MACHINES AND METHODS WITH TAMPING ASSEMBLY - A beverage preparation machine for preparing single servings can include a lid assembly that can move between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The machine can also include a basket assembly having a chamber for receiving a cartridge containing a beverage precursor. Additionally, the machine can include a tamping assembly that can move between a latched state and a tamped state. The tamping assembly can include a tamping surface, a tamp spring element, a lid cam connected to the lid assembly, and a collar. The lid cam can include a cam path disposed along a sidewall of the lid cam, and the collar can have one or more cam teeth that can engage the cam path. In the tamped state, the tamping surface can be closer to the basket assembly than in the latched state. | 09-17-2015 |
20150257580 | BEVERAGE PRODUCTION MACHINES AND METHODS WITH MULTI-CHAMBERED BASKET UNITS - Various beverage preparation machines having a multi-chambered basket unit are disclosed. The basket unit can be configured to accept multiple cartridge configurations. For example, some embodiments are configured to receive a first cartridge configuration in a first chamber of the basket unit and a second configuration in a second chamber of the basket unit. In various embodiments, the basket unit can rotate to allow selective accessibility of the first and second chambers. This can facilitate loading the cartridges into the appropriate chamber, such as loading the first cartridge configuration into the first chamber and the second cartridge configuration into the second chamber. | 09-17-2015 |
20150257586 | SINGLE-SERVE BEVERAGE PRODUCTION MACHINE - A single-serve beverage preparation device including a multi-chambered basket unit having a first cartridge-receiving chamber and a second cartridge-receiving chamber is provided. The first cartridge-receiving chamber is configured to receive a first cartridge of a first beverage type and the second cartridge-receiving chamber is configured to receive a second cartridge of a second beverage type. The device includes a reader configured to read a code or tag associated with a single-serve beverage cartridge containing one or more beverage ingredients. The device can include a controller configured to determine a beverage type of the single-serve beverage cartridge from the code or tag and to cause the multi-chambered basket unit to present the cartridge-receiving chamber corresponding to the determined beverage type in a position to receive a single-serve beverage cartridge. | 09-17-2015 |
20150259134 | POD-BASED RESTRICTORS AND METHODS - A single-serve beverage cartridge including a generally hollow body portion having a chamber, a sidewall, a first end, and a second end. A beverage component or precursor can be positioned in the chamber. Further, the second end can include at least one restricting orifice that can facilitate the creation of a predetermined amount of pressure in the chamber. | 09-17-2015 |
Andrew Mack, San Clemente, CA US
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20150381790 | Communication Maximization Structure and System - A communication structure for both personal communication services and broadly disseminated communication services is described. The communication structure includes a communication unit having telecommunication capability enabling a user of the communication structure to communicate to a remote individual. The communication structure also including multiple displays capable of displaying text, image, video data and further including non-digital advertising surfaces for displaying static images and a speaker system for broadcasting messages. The multiple displays and non-digital advertising surfaces allowing for communication with individuals within visual range of the communication structure. The multiple displays having synchronization capability, allowing for coordination of the text, image and video data displayed. The communication structure being connectable to other communication structures and the multiple displays of the multiple communication structures also having synchronization capability. The multiple displays, non-digital advertising surfaces and speaker system providing a communication platform for widespread dissemination of advertisements and other messages. | 12-31-2015 |
Barry Lee Mack, Paradise, CA US
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20140230190 | More Adjustable Door Jamb Locks - After traditional door hinges are used to mount a door, a door jamb lock is installed between the door edge and the door jamb. An upper wing is affixed to the door jamb. A lower wing is affixed to the door edge. An upper collar holds the upper wing and a central wing pivot pin. This central wing pivot pin can be pushed down to engage a female receiver in the lower collar and lower wing assembly. When this central wing pivot pin engages a key into the female receiver, the door is locked at a desired angle open. Various embodiments include a spring central wing pivot pin, a simple rod type central pivot pin, a three wing version and a fine tuning set screw model for angle adjustment. | 08-21-2014 |
Brendan C. Mack, Pasadena, CA US
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20140065016 | PARACORPOREAL RESPIRATORY ASSIST LUNG - A paracorporeal respiratory assist lung is configured with an annular cylindrical hollow fiber membrane (fiber bundle) that is rotated at rapidly varying speeds. Fluid (for example, blood) is introduced to the center of the device and is passed radially through the fiber bundle. The bundle is rotated at rapidly changing velocities with a rotational actuator (for example, a motor or magnetic coupling). The rotation of the fiber bundle provides centrifugal kinetic energy to the fluid giving the device pumping capabilities and may create Taylor vortexes to increase mass transfer. Rotation of the fiber bundle increases the relative velocity between the fluid and the hollow fibers and increases the mass transfer. The porosity of the fiber bundle may be varied to enhance gas exchange with the blood. Alternatively, a rotating core may be used with a stationary fiber bundle. | 03-06-2014 |
Brendan C. Mack, Alhambra, CA US
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20090155326 | LAYERED DRUG DELIVERY POLYMER MONOFILAMENT FIBERS - The present invention is directed generally to a layered polymeric monofilament fiber drug delivery device, where each layer of the device can contain a different polymer, drug, additive, or any combination or mixture thereof. The layered nature of the current monofilament polymeric monofilament device provides the capability to modulate the release of one or more drugs and/or the mechanical properties of the fiber so that drug release and device failure can be separately tuned to provide for the tailored introduction of therapeutically effective drugs or agents to a target tissue. Moreover, the fiber may comprise more than one distinct segments along its length, each segment itself having different combinations and/or numbers of layers thereby providing even greater freedom in the design of the therapeutic delivery device. The invention is also directed to a method of manufacturing such a layered polymeric monofilament fiber drug delivery device, and methods of treatment using such devices. | 06-18-2009 |
Christine M. Mack, Ventura, CA US
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20110263491 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE CONTROL, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OBESITY AND EATING DISORDERS - Compositions and methods for preventing, treating or controlling conditions or disorders associated with obesity, diet and nutrition are provided. The methods provided generally involve the administration of an Amylin or an Amylin agonist to a subject in order to prevent, treat or control conditions or disorders associated with obesity, diet and nutrition. | 10-27-2011 |
20110288028 | AMYLIN AND AMYLIN AGONISTS FOR TREATING PSYCHIATRIC DISEASES AND DISORDERS - Methods and compositions for treating psychiatric diseases and disorders are disclosed. The methods provided generally involve the administration of an amylin or an amylin agonist to a subject in order to treat psychiatric diseases and disorders, and conditions associated with psychiatric diseases and disorders. | 11-24-2011 |
20130184213 | Amylin and Amylin Agonists for Treating Psychiatric Diseases and Disorders - Methods and compositions for treating psychiatric diseases and disorders are disclosed. The methods provided generally involve the administration of an amylin or an amylin agonist to a subject in order to treat psychiatric diseases and disorders, and conditions associated with psychiatric diseases and disorders. | 07-18-2013 |
Christine M. Mack, San Diego, CA US
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20080287355 | Amylin and Amylin Agonists For Treating Psychiatric Diseases and Disorders - Methods and compositions for treating psychiatric diseases and disorders are disclosed. The methods provided generally involve the administration of an amylin or an amylin agonist to a subject in order to treat psychiatric diseases and disorders, and conditions associated with psychiatric diseases and disorders. | 11-20-2008 |
20080312157 | GIP ANALOG AND HYBRID POLYPEPTIDES WITH SELECTABLE PROPERTIES - The present invention relates generally to novel GIP analogs and GIP hybrid polypeptides with selectable properties, useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders, for example those which can be alleviated by control plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, positive inotropic effects, reduction of catabolic effects, slowing of gastric emptying. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, critical care, insulin-resistance, obesity, and diabetes mellitus of any kind, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. | 12-18-2008 |
20090036364 | GIP ANALOG AND HYBRID POLYPEPTIDES WITH SELECTABLE PROPERTIES - The present invention relates generally to novel GIP analogs and GIP hybrid polypeptides with selectable properties, useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders, for example those which can be alleviated by control plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, positive inotropic effects, reduction of catabolic effects, slowing of gastric emptying. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, critical care, insulin-resistance, obesity, and diabetes mellitus of any kind, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. | 02-05-2009 |
20090062193 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE CONTROL, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OBESITY AND EATING DISORDERS - Compositions and methods for preventing, treating or controlling conditions or disorders associated with obesity, diet, and nutrition are provided. The methods provided generally involve the administration of an amylin or an amylin agonist to a subject in order to prevent, treat or controlling conditions or disorders associated with obesity, diet, and nutrition. | 03-05-2009 |
20090181890 | Amylin and Amylin Agonists for Treating Psychiatric Diseases and Disorders - Methods and compositions for treating psychiatric diseases and disorders are disclosed. The methods provided generally involve the administration of an amylin or an amylin agonist to a subject in order to treat psychiatric diseases and disorders, and conditions associated with psychiatric diseases and disorders. | 07-16-2009 |
20090286723 | Hybrid Polypeptides with Selectable Properties - The present invention relates generally to novel, selectable hybrid polypeptides useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders which can be alleviated by control plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, such as diabetes and diabetes-related conditions. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, insulin-resistance, obesity, and diabetes mellitus of any kind, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. | 11-19-2009 |
20100125054 | Amylin and Amylin Agonists for Treating Psychiatric Diseases and Disorders - Methods and compositions for treating psychiatric diseases and disorders are disclosed. The methods provided generally involve the administration of an amylin or an amylin agonist to a subject in order to treat psychiatric diseases and disorders, and conditions associated with psychiatric diseases and disorders. | 05-20-2010 |
20110136737 | DPP-IV Resistant GIP Hybrid Polypeptides with Selectable Properties - The Present invention relates generally to novel GIP analogs and GIP hybrid polypeptides with selectable properties, useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders, for example those which can be alleviated by control plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, positive inotropic effects, reduction of catabolic effects, slowing of gastric emptying. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, critical care, insulin-resistance, obesity, and diabetes mellitus of any kind, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. | 06-09-2011 |
20130137631 | GIP ANALOG AND HYBRID POLYPEPTIDES WITH SELECTABLE PROPERTIES - The present invention relates generally to novel GIP analogs and GIP hybrid polypeptides with selectable properties, useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders, for example those which can be alleviated by control plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, positive inotropic effects, reduction of catabolic effects, slowing of gastric emptying. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, critical care, insulin-resistance, obesity, and diabetes mellitus of any kind, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. | 05-30-2013 |
20130196913 | GIP ANALOG AND HYBRID POLYPEPTIDES WITH SELECTABLE PROPERTIES - The present invention relates generally to novel GIP analogs and GIP hybrid polypeptides with selectable properties, useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders, for example those which can be alleviated by control plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, positive inotropic effects, reduction of catabolic effects, slowing of gastric emptying. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, critical care, insulin-resistance, obesity, and diabetes mellitus of any kind, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. | 08-01-2013 |
20130281374 | DPP-IV RESISTANT GIP HYBRID POLYPEPTIDES WITH SELECTABLE PROPERTIES - The present invention relates generally to novel GIP analogs and GIP hybrid polypeptides with selectable properties, useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders, for example those which can be alleviated by control plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, positive inotropic effects, reduction of catabolic effects, slowing of gastric emptying. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, critical care, insulin-resistance, obesity, and diabetes mellitus of any kind, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. | 10-24-2013 |
20140249076 | AMYLIN-CALCITONIN CHIMERIC PEPTIDES CONJUGATED TO DURATION ENHANCING MOIETIES - Provided herein are amylin-calcitonin peptide conjugates having enhanced duration of biological activity, and methods of use thereof. The amylin-calcitonin peptide conjugates include duration enhancing moieties, such as water soluble polymers and long chain aliphatic groups, bound to the amylin-calcitonin peptide. Methods of use are provided for treatment of an eating disorder, insulin resistance, obesity, overweight, abnormal postprandial hyperglycemia, Type I diabetes, Type II diabetes, gestational diabetes, metabolic syndrome, dumping syndrome, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia, sleep apnea, cancer, pulmonary hypertension, cholescystitis or osteoarthritis. | 09-04-2014 |
Christine M. Mack, Camarillo, CA US
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20120253023 | HYBRID POLYPEPTIDES WITH SELECTABLE PROPERTIES - The present invention relates generally to novel, selectable hybrid polypeptides useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders which can be alleviated by control plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, such as diabetes and diabetes-related conditions. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, insulin-resistance, obesity, and diabetes mellitus of any kind, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. | 10-04-2012 |
20130035294 | Neuromedin and FN-38 Peptides for Psychotic Diseases - Methods and compositions for treating psychiatric diseases and disorders are disclosed. The methods provided generally involve the administration of an NMX peptide, an FNX peptide, or an NMX receptor agonist, or analogs or derivatives thereof, to a subject in order to treat psychiatric diseases and disorders, and conditions associated with psychiatric diseases and disorders. | 02-07-2013 |
20130225485 | Compositions and Methods for the Control, Prevention and Treatment of Obesity and Eating Disorders - Compositions and methods for preventing, treating or controlling conditions or disorders associated with obesity, diet and nutrition are provided. The methods provided generally involve the administration of an Amylin or an Amylin agonist to a subject in order to prevent, treat or control conditions or disorders associated with obesity, diet and nutrition. | 08-29-2013 |
20140249299 | HYBRID POLYPEPTIDES WITH SELECTABLE PROPERTIES - The present invention relates generally to novel, selectable hybrid polypeptides useful as agents for the treatment and prevention of metabolic diseases and disorders which can be alleviated by control plasma glucose levels, insulin levels, and/or insulin secretion, such as diabetes and diabetes-related conditions. Such conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, eating disorders, insulin-resistance, obesity, and diabetes mellitus of any kind, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. | 09-04-2014 |
Christine Marie Mack, San Diego, CA US
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20080274952 | Amylin Family Peptides And Methods For Making And Using Them - The present invention relates to obesity related polypeptides (ORPs), related nucleic acids, expression constructs, host cells, and processes production of the obesity related polypeptides. The ORPs of the invention include one or more amino acid sequence modifications. In addition, methods and compositions are disclosed to treat and prevent metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and increased cardiovascular risk. | 11-06-2008 |
20120196796 | AMYLIN FAMILY PEPTIDES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - The present invention relates to novel compounds having a function of a peptide in the amylin family, related nucleic acids, expression constructs, host cells, and processes production of the compounds. The compounds of the invention include one or more amino acid sequence modifications. In addition, methods and compositions are disclosed to treat and prevent metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and increased cardiovascular risk. | 08-02-2012 |
20140066368 | Methods For Affecting Body Composition - Methods for affecting body composition include the use of amylin or amylin agonist(s). Total body weight be reduced, maintained or even increased; however, the body fat is reduced or body fat gain is prevented, while lean body mass is maintained or increased. | 03-06-2014 |
Corey Mack, Redwood City, CA US
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20150219899 | Augmented Reality Eyewear and Methods for Using Same - A system for displaying a virtual image in a field of vision of a user comprising a lens; a source for emitting a light beam; and a reflector configured to manipulate and direct the light beam to display the image as a virtual image. A method comprising placing a lens having a reflector in front of a user's eye; and projecting, onto the reflector, a light beam associated with an image; manipulating the light beam such that it is focused at a location beyond the reflector and directing it towards the user's eye to display the image as a virtual image. A system comprising first and second lenses, reflectors, and light sources; corresponding pathways along which the light beams are directed from the corresponding source, into the corresponding lens, along a body portion of the corresponding lens, and to the corresponding reflector for display as a virtual image. | 08-06-2015 |
Darryl Mack, Davis, CA US
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20130284658 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING AND DISTRIBUTING GRAY WATER - A collection valve for use in a water reclamation system is provided. The collection valve comprises (i) a drain pipe connectable to a drain line in which gray water flows, the drain pipe comprising an inlet pipe, a medial pipe, and an outlet pipe; the medial pipe having a first opening rotatable from a first position to a second position; (ii) a valve plug pipe, surrounding the medial pipe, having an second opening; and (iii) an actuator assembly for rotating the medial pipe between the first and second positions. Rotating the medial pipe to the first position causes the first opening to be in alignment with the second opening causing gray water to drain into a tank. Rotating the medial pipe to the second position misaligns the first and second opening causing fluid passing through the medial pipe or drain to a sewer or septic tank. | 10-31-2013 |
David Mack, Saratoga, CA US
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20120274280 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AND ARCHIVING BATTERY PERFORMANCE DATA - An intelligent rechargeable battery pack having a battery management system for monitoring and controlling the charging and discharging of the battery pack is described. The battery management system includes a memory for storing data related to the operation of the battery, and the battery management system is also configured to communicate the data related to the operation of the battery to other processors for analysis. | 11-01-2012 |
David Mack, Halifax, CA US
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20110040804 | DYNAMIC PRESENTATION FRAMEWORK - A system in accordance with the present invention may include one or more processors, memory from which the processor may fetch instructions according to a clock operating at a frequency, a display device, and one or more programs stored in the memory, with instructions to create a structured file for storing data related to the media presentation, access the data related to the media presentation from the presentation application, organize the data related to the media presentation according to an event, and export the organized data related to the media presentation to the structured file. These instructions may also be executed as steps of a method and may be fetched during the execution of one or more programs stored in a computer-readable storage medium. | 02-17-2011 |
David Mack, San Francisco, CA US
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20110117013 | COMPOSITIONS AGAINST CANCER ANTIGEN LIV-1 AND USES THEREOF - Described herein are methods and compositions that can be used for diagnosis and treatment of cancer. | 05-19-2011 |
David H. Mack, Menlo Park, CA US
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20130169645 | COMPUTER-AIDED VISUALIZATION OF EXPRESSION COMPARISON - Innovative systems and methods for visualizing information collected from analyzing samples are provided. The samples may include nucleic acids, proteins, or other polymers. Gene expression level as determined from analysis of a nucleic acid sample is one possible analysis result that may be visualized. In one embodiment, a computer system may display the expression levels of multiple genes simultaneously in a way that facilitates user identification of genes whose expression is significant to a characteristic such as disease or resistance to disease. Additionally, the computer system may facilitate display of further information about relevant genes once they are identified. | 07-04-2013 |
Groffrey B. Mack, San Rafael, CA US
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20080250026 | RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON CROSS-SITE BROWSING ACTIVITIES OF USERS - A system provides recommendations of web sites, web pages, and/or products to a user based on web pages viewed during a current browsing session. In one embodiment, a browser plug-in or other client program monitors and reports information regarding browsing activities of users across multiple web sites. The resulting cross-site browse histories of the users are analyzed on an aggregated basis to detect behavior-based associations between particular sites, pages and/or products. The detected associations are in turn used to provide personalized recommendations to users. The associations and recommendations may also be based on an automated analysis of the content of the web pages represented in the users' browse histories. | 10-09-2008 |
James F. Mack, Palo Alto, CA US
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20090241232 | Prototyping station for atomic force microscope-assisted deposition of nanostructures - A localized nanostructure growth apparatus that has a partitioned chamber is provided, where a first partition includes a scanning probe microscope (SPM) and a second partition includes an atomic layer deposition (ALD) chamber, where the first partition is hermetically isolated from the second partition, and at least one SPM probe tip of the SPM is disposed proximal to a sample in the ALD chamber. According to the invention, the hermetic isolation between the chambers prevents precursor vapor from damaging critical microscope components and ensuring that contaminants in the ALD chamber can be minimized. | 09-24-2009 |
20090255580 | Quantum dot solar cell with quantum dot bandgap gradients - Efficient photovoltaic devices with quantum dots are provided. Quantum dots have numerous desirable properties that can be used in solar cells, including an easily selected bandgap and Fermi level. In particular, the size and composition of a quantum dot can determine its bandgap and Fermi level. By precise deposition of quantum dots in the active layer of a solar cell, bandgap gradients can be present for efficient sunlight absorption, exciton dissociation, and charge transport. Mismatching Fermi levels are also present between adjacent quantum dots, allowing for built-in electric fields to form and aid in charge transport and the prevention of exciton recombination. | 10-15-2009 |
20090258157 | Field-aided preferential deposition of precursors - Lateral nano-scale pattern control for atomic layer deposition can be provided by using a scanning tunneling microscope (SPM) tip to locally influence chemical reaction rates. An electric field and/or charge transfer can significantly reduce the potential energy barrier that affects reaction kinetics, and thereby significantly enhance reaction rates. By operating the ALD growth system in a regime where reaction rates without an electric field and/or charge transfer are negligible, deposition can be precisely controlled to occur only at locations defined by the SPM tip. Alternatively, the SPM tip can be used to locally inhibit ALD growth. | 10-15-2009 |
20120284882 | Prototyping Station for Atomic Force Microscope-Assisted Deposition of Nanostructures - A localized nanostructure growth apparatus that has a partitioned chamber is provided, where a first partition includes a scanning probe microscope (SPM) and a second partition includes an atomic layer deposition (ALD) chamber, where the first partition is hermetically isolated from the second partition, and at least one SPM probe tip of the SPM is disposed proximal to a sample in the ALD chamber. According to the invention, the hermetic isolation between the chambers prevents precursor vapor from damaging critical microscope components and ensuring that contaminants in the ALD chamber can be minimized. | 11-08-2012 |
James F. Mack, Portola Valley, CA US
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20130097740 | Scanning probe microscopy-based metrology tool with a vacuum partition - A method of monitoring of semiconductor processes is provided that includes monitoring the processes using a scanning probe microscope (SPM), where a first partition is located below a second partition, where the second partition is hermetically isolated from the first partition, where a SPM probe tip of the SPM is disposed in the first partition, where a remaining portion of the SPM is disposed in the second partition that is hermetically isolated from the first partition, and where the semiconductor processes may occur in either the first partition or a third partition. | 04-18-2013 |
James Francis Mack, Woodside, CA US
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20140376898 | ABSORBING REFLECTOR FOR SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING CHAMBER - Embodiments of the disclosure generally relate to a reflector for use in a thermal processing chamber. In one embodiment, the thermal processing chamber generally includes an upper dome, a lower dome opposing the upper dome, the upper dome and the lower dome defining an internal volume of the processing chamber, a substrate support disposed within the internal volume, and a reflector positioned above and proximate to the upper dome, wherein the reflector has a heat absorptive coating layer deposited on a side of the reflector facing the substrate support. | 12-25-2014 |
20150042973 | PHOTONIC ACTIVATION OF REACTANTS FOR SUB-MICRON FEATURE FORMATION USING DEPLETED BEAMS - A fine feature formation method and apparatus provide photon induced deposition, etch and thermal or photon based treatment in an area of less than the diameter or cross section of a STED depleted laser beam. At least two STED depleted beams are directed to a reaction location on a substrate where a beam overlap region having an area smaller than the excitation portion of the beams is formed. A reactant or reactants introduced to the reaction region is excited by the combined energy of the excitation portions of the two beams, but not excited outside of the overlap region of the two excitation portions of the beams. A reactant is caused to occur only in the overlap region. The overlap region may be less that 20 nm wide, and less than 1 nm in width, to enable the formation of substrate features, or the change in the substrate, in a small area. | 02-12-2015 |
20150087136 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIRECT FORMATION OF NANOMETER SCALED FEATURES - An apparatus and use of the apparatus to form nanometer sized features on a workpiece includes a plurality of individually biasable tips, and each tip has a diameter on the scale or 10 nm or less. By moving the tips above the surface of a workpiece in the presence of reactants, features can be directly formed on the workpiece on a sub-micron size, below the resolution of current photolithography. The features may be etched into a workpiece, or formed thereover. | 03-26-2015 |
20150233016 | UPPER DOME WITH INJECTION ASSEMBLY - Embodiments provided herein generally relate to an apparatus for delivering gas to a semiconductor processing chamber. An upper quartz dome of an epitaxial semiconductor processing chamber has a plurality of holes formed therein and precursor gases are provided into a processing volume of the chamber through the holes of the upper dome. Gas delivery tubes extend from the holes in the dome to a flange plate where the tubes are coupled to gas delivery lines. The gas delivery apparatus enables gases to be delivered to the processing volume above a substrate through the quartz upper dome. | 08-20-2015 |
20150340257 | LIGHT PIPE WINDOW STRUCTURE FOR LOW PRESSURE THERMAL PROCESSES - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a light pipe structure for thermal processing of semiconductor substrates. In one embodiment, a light pipe window structure for use in a thermal process chamber includes a transparent plate, and a plurality of light pipe structures formed in a transparent material that is coupled to the transparent plate, each of the plurality of light pipe structures comprising a reflective surface and having a longitudinal axis disposed in a substantially perpendicular relation to a plane of the transparent plate. | 11-26-2015 |
20150340266 | THERMAL PROCESSING SUSCEPTOR - In one embodiment, a susceptor for thermal processing is provided. The susceptor includes an outer rim surrounding and coupled to an inner dish, the outer rim having an inner edge and an outer edge. The susceptor further includes one or more structures for reducing a contacting surface area between a substrate and the susceptor when the substrate is supported by the susceptor. At least one of the one or more structures is coupled to the inner dish proximate the inner edge of the outer rim. | 11-26-2015 |
20160033070 | RECURSIVE PUMPING MEMBER - Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a perimeter pumping member for a processing chamber. The perimeter pumping member comprises a ring-shaped body having a first curved channel along an arc within the ring-shaped body, a first inner channel connecting a first region of the first curved channel to a first region of an inner surface of the ring-shaped body, a plurality of second inner channels connecting a second region of the first curved channel to a second region of the inner surface, and a first outer channel connecting the first region of the first curved channel to an outer surface of the ring-shaped body, wherein the second inner channels are each sized such that, when a fluid is pumped out of the perimeter pumping member via the first outer channel, the fluid flows through the first inner channel and the second inner channels at a uniform flow rate. | 02-04-2016 |
Jerome A. Mack, San Mateo, CA US
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20080238627 | Sample carrier device incorporating radio frequency identification, and method - An apparatus for associating information with a carrier and/or at least one biological reagent is provided. The apparatus can include a carrier adapted to retain at least one biological reagent and at least one non-silicon Radio Frequency Identification Tag (RFID). The RFID tag can comprise information in the form of an information pointer that can be resolved by an information pointer resolution device. The information pointer and/or resolution device can be used to access a remote system. The carrier can be configured, for example, as a microfluidic processing device or a multi-well plate. Methods and systems using the apparatus are also provided. | 10-02-2008 |
20080284602 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING RFID IN BIOLOGICAL FIELD - Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents. | 11-20-2008 |
20110001609 | SAMPLE CARRIER DEVICE INCORPORATING RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION, AND METHOD - An apparatus for associating information with a carrier and/or at least one biological reagent is provided. The apparatus can include a carrier adapted to retain at least one biological reagent and at least one non-silicon Radio Frequency Identification Tag (RFID). The RFID tag can comprise information in the form of an information pointer that can be resolved by an information pointer resolution device. The information pointer and/or resolution device can be used to access a remote system. The carrier can be configured, for example, as a microfluidic processing device or a multi-well plate. Methods and systems using the apparatus are also provided. | 01-06-2011 |
20110115633 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING RFID IN BIOLOGICAL FIELD - Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents. | 05-19-2011 |
20120145798 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING RFID IN BIOLOGICAL FIELD - Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents. | 06-14-2012 |
20130063252 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING RFID IN BIOLOGICAL FIELD - Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents. | 03-14-2013 |
20130088321 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING RFID IN BIOLOGICAL FIELD - Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents. | 04-11-2013 |
20130088322 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING RFID IN BIOLOGICAL FIELD - Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents. | 04-11-2013 |
20140167924 | Methods and Systems for Using RFID in Biological Field - Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents. | 06-19-2014 |
20150064082 | Methods and Systems for Using RFID in Biological Field - Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents. | 03-05-2015 |
Jerry Mack, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20160068961 | Method and Apparatus For Growing Binary, Ternary and Quaternary Materials on a Substrate - Methods and systems for forming a material on a substrate are provided. Aspects of the methods involve the controlled introduction of a plurality of vapor reactants into a deposition chamber to form a material on the substrate having uniform surface roughness, conformality, thickness and composition. Aspects of the systems include a vapor feed component, a vapor distribution component, a containment component, and a controller configured to operate the systems to carry out the methods. | 03-10-2016 |
John A. Mack, El Segundo, CA US
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20090108213 | Large-angle uniform radiance source - A radiance source includes a housing having an interior wall, wherein at least a spherical portion of the interior wall of the housing is spherical, an interior volume, and an exit port. A light source is disposed within the interior volume of the housing. A calibration structure blocks and reflects a light ray that would otherwise travel directly from the light source to the exit port without reflecting from the interior wall. The calibration structure has a calibration body having a curved back surface facing the light source and a curved front surface facing the exit port. There is an optically diffuse, lambertian reflecting surface on at least the spherical portion of the interior wall of the housing, the back surface of the calibration body, and the front surface of the calibration body. | 04-30-2009 |
John Hunter Mack, Oakland, CA US
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20110096426 | COMPACT OPTICS FOR CONCENTRATION AND ILLUMINATION SYSTEMS - An optical concentrator having a concentrating element for collecting input light, a redirecting element for receiving the light and also for redirecting the light, and a waveguide including a plurality of incremental portions enabling collection and concentration of the light onto a receiver. Other systems replace the receiver by a light source so the optics can provide illumination. | 04-28-2011 |
20120080508 | LINEAR CELL STRINGING - Techniques for linear cell stringing are disclosed. In some embodiments, a plurality of sets of solar cells are linearly positioned, a plurality of tabbing ribbon segments are placed in contact with the plurality of sets of solar cells, and the plurality of sets of solar cells and corresponding plurality of tabbing ribbon segments are soldered together to form a plurality of solar cell strings. In some cases, the plurality of solar cell strings is substantially simultaneously formed in parallel. | 04-05-2012 |
Jonathan F. Mack, San Diego, CA US
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20120232918 | ELECTRONIC DATA CAPTURE, DOCUMENTATION, AND CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM - An electronic data capture, documentation and clinical decision support system (EDDS) includes a user display and input device, where the device is configured to include symbolic language including icons, the icons being controllable based upon user input. Multiple input data feeds are provided from one or more external databases, and preferably from a user input device. A display presentation system cohorts or otherwise organizes the data received via the input data feeds. An external device control system serves to provide wireless remote control of medical devices. Optionally, a clinical decision support system for providing clinical information to the user, such as providing a diagnosis, suggested treatment, medication or other medical action. The recommended clinical action may be implemented automatically, or upon the further authorization of the medical professional. | 09-13-2012 |
Julia J. Mack, Encino, CA US
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20080206591 | ADHERENDS WITH ENHANCED SURFACES - Metallic substrates have a surface for receiving application of an adhesive that includes a precipitated coating of metallic nanoparticulates. A first portion of the nanoparticulates is adhered to the surface and a second portion is in contact with the first portion. Also provided are adhered constructs. These constructs include a first substrate with a first surface that has a metallic precipitated coating of nanoparticulates. A first portion of the nanoparticulates is adhered to the surface and a second portion contacts the first portion. The constructs include a second substrate that has a second surface; and an adhesive is applied between the first surface and the second surface. | 08-28-2008 |
20100003530 | Magnetic Graphite Nanoplatelets - Provided is a magnetic graphite nanoplatelet, and a method of manufacturing nanocomposites by introducing the magnetic nanoplatelets into a composite matrix. Expanded crystalline graphite, in the form of graphite nanoplatelets, is mixed with magnetic particles to adhere the particles to the nanoplatelets. The magnetic graphite nanoplatelets are combined with a composite matrix, typically a polymer, to form a nanocomposite. In the presence of an applied magnetic field, the magnetic graphite nanoplatelets orient and align consistent with the magnetic field to yield a composite having enhance mechanical, electrical and thermal properties | 01-07-2010 |
20100264358 | IN-SITU GROWTH OF MAGNETIC METAL NANOPARTICLES IN A MATRIX - Provided is a method for in-situ coating a substrate or matrix with magnetic metal nanoparticles. A metal salt, which may be organic or inorganic, is introduced into a solution of liquid polyol. In the presence of mechanical stirring and heat, a reduction process occurs wherein the magnetic metal nanoparticles precipitate out of solution and deposit or attach to one or more surfaces of the substrate. The concentration of reaction precursors, combined with the polyol, may be varied to control the size and shape of the magnetic nanoparticles. | 10-21-2010 |
20110059243 | ADHERENDS WITH ENHANCED SURFACES - Metallic substrates have a surface for receiving application of an adhesive that includes a precipitated coating of metallic nanoparticulates. A first portion of the nanoparticulates is adhered to the surface and a second portion is in contact with the first portion. Also provided are adhered constructs. These constructs include a first substrate with a first surface that has a metallic precipitated coating of nanoparticulates. A first portion of the nanoparticulates is adhered to the surface and a second portion contacts the first portion. The constructs include a second substrate that has a second surface; and an adhesive is applied between the first surface and the second surface. | 03-10-2011 |
Kevin James Mack, Palo Alto, CA US
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20090160735 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING CONTENT TO A DISPLAY DEVICE - A system and method for distributing content to a display device is disclosed. In some embodiments, the display device comprises a processor that decodes visual content, a wireless interface that communicates with a wireless device associated with a viewer of the display device, and logic configured to receive information from the wireless device and purchase an item depicted on the display device for the viewer. In other embodiments, the method comprises receiving a request to broadcast content based, at least in part, on one or more variable metrics, monitoring a plurality of data sources that contain information related to the one or more variable metrics, and distributing the content to locations satisfying a relation utilizing the one or more variable metrics. | 06-25-2009 |
Michael Mack, San Diego, CA US
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20100006784 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A LIGHT SOURCE ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING DIRECT COUPLING TO AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - Methods and systems for a light source assembly supporting direct coupling to a photonically enabled complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) chip are disclosed. The assembly may include a laser, a microlens, a turning mirror, reciprocal and/or non-reciprocal polarization rotators, and an optical bench. The laser may generate an optical signal that may be focused utilizing the microlens. The optical signal may be reflected at an angle defined by the turning mirror, and may be transmitted out of the light source assembly to one or more grating couplers in the chip. The laser may include a feedback insensitive laser. The light source assembly may include two electro-thermal interfaces between the optical bench, the laser, and a lid affixed to the optical bench. The turning mirror may be integrated in a lid affixed to the optical bench or may be integrated in the optical bench. | 01-14-2010 |
20120205524 | Method And System For A Light Source Assembly Supporting Direct Coupling To An Integrated Circuit - Methods and systems for a light source assembly for coupling to a photonically enabled complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) chip are disclosed. The light source assembly may comprise a laser, a microlens, a turning mirror, and an optical bench, and may generate an optical signal utilizing the laser, focus the optical signal utilizing the microlens, and reflect the optical signal at an angle defined by the turning mirror. The reflected optical signal may be transmitted out of the assembly to grating couplers in the photonically enabled CMOS chip. The assembly may comprise a non-reciprocal polarization rotator, comprising a latching faraday rotator. The assembly may comprise a reciprocal polarization rotator, which may comprise a half-wave plate comprising birefringent materials operably coupled to the optical bench. The turning mirror may be integrated in the optical bench and may reflect the optical signal to transmit through a lid operably coupled to the optical bench. | 08-16-2012 |
20130336664 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A LIGHT SOURCE ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING DIRECT COUPLING TO AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - Methods and systems for a photonically enabled complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) chip are disclosed. The CMOS chip may comprise a laser, a microlens, a turning mirror, and an optical bench, and may generate an optical signal utilizing the laser, focus the optical signal utilizing the microlens, and reflect the optical signal at an angle defined by the turning mirror. The reflected optical signal may be transmitted into the photonically enabled CMOS chip, which may comprise a non-reciprocal polarization rotator, comprising a latching faraday rotator. The CMOS chip may comprise a reciprocal polarization rotator, which may comprise a half-wave plate comprising birefringent materials operably coupled to the optical bench. The turning mirror may be integrated in the optical bench and may reflect the optical signal to transmit through a lid operably coupled to the optical bench. | 12-19-2013 |
20140306131 | LIGHT SOURCE ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING DIRECT COUPLING TO AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - Methods and systems for a photonically enabled complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) chip are disclosed. The CMOS chip may comprise a plurality of lasers, a microlens, a turning mirror, and an optical bench, and may generate optical signals utilizing the lasers, focus the optical signals utilizing the microlens, and reflect the optical signals at an angle defined by the turning mirror. The reflected optical signals may be transmitted into the photonically enabled CMOS chip, which may comprise a non-reciprocal polarization rotator, comprising a latching faraday rotator. The CMOS chip may comprise a reciprocal polarization rotator, which may comprise a half-wave plate comprising birefringent materials operably coupled to the optical bench. The turning mirror may be integrated in the optical bench and may reflect the optical signals to transmit through a lid operably coupled to the optical bench. | 10-16-2014 |
20150037044 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AN OPTICAL COUPLER FOR SILICON PHOTONICS DEVICES - Methods and systems for an optical coupler for photonics devices are disclosed and may include a photonics transceiver comprising a silicon photonics die, an optical source module, and a fiber connector for receiving optical fibers and including a die coupler and an optical coupling element. The die coupler may be bonded to a top surface of the photonics die and aligned above an array of grating couplers. The optical coupling element may be attached to the die coupler and the electronics die and the source module may be bonded to the top surface of the photonics die. A continuous wave (CW) optical signal may be received in the photonics die from the optical source module. Modulated optical signals may be received in the photonics die from optical fibers coupled to the fiber connector. | 02-05-2015 |
20150215046 | Method And System For Coupling A Light Source Assembly To An Optical Integrated Circuit - Methods and systems for coupling a light source assembly to an optical integrated circuit are disclosed and may include a system comprising a laser source assembly having a laser, a rotator, and a mirror, where the laser source assembly is coupled to a die including an angled grating coupler and a waveguide. The system may generate an optical signal utilizing the laser, rotate the polarization of the optical signal utilizing the rotator, reflect the rotated optical signal onto the grating coupler on the die, and couple the optical signal to the waveguide, where an angle between a grating coupler axis that is parallel to the waveguide and a plane of incidence of the optical signal reflected to the angled grating coupler is non-zero. The angle between the grating coupler axis and the plane of incidence of the optical signal reflected to the angled grating coupler may be 45 degrees. | 07-30-2015 |
20150219847 | Method And System For Optical Power Monitoring Of A Light Source Assembly Coupled To A Silicon Photonically-Enabled Integrated Circuit - Methods and systems for optical power monitoring of a light source assembly coupled to a silicon photonically-enabled integrated circuit (chip) are disclosed and may include, in a system comprising an optical source assembly coupled to the chip: emitting a primary beam from a front facet of a laser in the optical source assembly and a secondary beam from a back facet of the laser, directing the primary beam to an optical coupler in the chip, directing the secondary beam to a surface-illuminated photodiode in the chip, and monitoring an output power of the laser utilizing an output signal from the photodiode. The primary beam may comprise an optical source for a photonics transceiver in the chip. The focused primary beam and the secondary beam may be directed to the chip using reflectors in a lid of the optical source assembly. | 08-06-2015 |
Michael P. Mack, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20120236447 | INPUT-OUTPUT ESD PROTECTION - A method and apparatus for protecting an input-out (I/O) circuit against electro-static discharge (ESD) events. An ESD circuit used to protect the I/O circuit against an ESD event is coupled to the I/O circuit. The ESD circuit includes a diode clamp circuit that couples an I/O pad to a power supply and a ground pad. The ESD circuit further includes an active clamp circuit that is configured to clamp the I/O pad without turning on the diode clamp circuit during the ESD event. | 09-20-2012 |
20120306585 | OSCILLATORS WITH LOW POWER MODE OF OPERATION - A method and apparatus for configuring an oscillator circuit to selectively switch between a low power mode and a normal mode of operation. The oscillator circuit includes an oscillator core in parallel with a dynamically configurable gain circuit. The oscillator core is configured to generate a clock signal. One or more gain elements of the gain circuit can be selectively disabled to reduce the operating power level of the oscillator circuit during a low power mode. | 12-06-2012 |
20130243044 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RF SPUR CANCELLATION - This disclosure is directed to a wireless device with a suppressor that couples to the aggressor signal of a frequency source to generate a cancelling signal for suppressing spurs resulting from operation of the frequency source. The amplitude and phase delay of the cancelling signal are adjusted to optimize the cancellation of the spur. Preferably, a calibration routine is performed to establish appropriate delay and amplitude values to cancel the spurs occurring at each device gain setting. | 09-19-2013 |
Michael Peter Mack, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20130155926 | VOICE ACTIVITY DETECTION IN COMMUNICATION DEVICES FOR POWER SAVING - A mechanism can be implemented in a communication unit of a network device to utilize periods of silence encountered in voice communication to conserve power at the network device. In some embodiments, it can be determined that one or more packets of a received RF signal comprise audio data. The communication unit of the network device can determine whether the audio data associated with the one or more packets comprises voice information. The network device can switch to a power save mode based, at least in part, on determining that the audio data associated with the one or more packets does not comprise voice information. | 06-20-2013 |
20130169316 | TRI-STATE CONTROL FOR A LINE DRIVER - A tri-state control mechanism can be implemented for a line driver of a transmitter unit to switch the output impedance of the transmitter unit between a low impedance state in the transmit mode and a high impedance state in the receive mode while minimizing turn-off glitch. It may be determined whether a communication device comprising the transmitter unit is configured in a transmit operating mode or a receive operating mode. If the communication device is configured in the receive operating mode, a first bias voltage can be generated to bias output transistors of the line driver circuit in a sub-threshold state. If the communication device is configured in the transmit operating mode, a second bias voltage can be generated to bias output transistors of the line driver circuit in a saturation state. | 07-04-2013 |
20130335250 | HYBRID SUCCESSIVE APPROXIMATION ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER - A hybrid SAR ADC can be implemented to reduce the number of operations that are executed to convert an analog input signal into its digital representation. Pipeline processing operations can be executed on the analog input signal to generate pipeline bits (MSBs of the digital representation) and an analog residue signal. The analog residue signal can be compared against a plurality of thresholds to generate comparator bits that are indicative of a range associated with a subset of the predetermined thresholds that correspond to the analog residue signal. Successive approximation analog-to-digital conversion operations can be executed on the analog residue signal to generate successive approximation bits. The digital representation can be determined based, at least in part, on the pipeline bits, the comparator bits, and the successive approximation bits. | 12-19-2013 |
20140354262 | LOCK DETECTOR FOR DIGITAL PHASE-LOCKED LOOP - A phase locked loop (PLL) lock detector may be configured to observe the phase error signal from a phase comparator of a PLL circuit. The PLL lock detector may accumulate a sum of phase errors and compare the sum of phase errors to determine whether the PLL circuit is locked in phase with the reference signal. Various modifications to the phase error signal and sum of phase errors may be used to improve the efficiency of the PLL lock detector. Configurable settings for the accumulator and a comparator may be used to adjust the operation of the PLL lock detector. | 12-04-2014 |
Newton Eliot Mack, Pasadena, CA US
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20090262217 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN AUTOMATED BACKGROUND LIGHTING COMPENSATION SYSTEM - A system and method for removing background lighting variations from an image. The method includes capturing at least one first image including a first background and a subject wherein the at least one first image includes at least one background lighting variation, creating a virtual background model of the first background, creating a virtual background image that is substantially similar to the first background, and generating an output comprising at least one first image with at least one background lighting variation removed therefrom. | 10-22-2009 |
Newton Eliot Mack, Venice, CA US
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20110026014 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CALIBRATING AN ADJUSTABLE LENS - A system for calculating intrinsic properties and an entry pupil location of an adjustable camera lens is disclosed. The system includes a camera and a calibration target. Methods for calculating intrinsic properties and an entry pupil location of an adjustable camera lens are also disclosed. | 02-03-2011 |
20140192147 | AUTOMATIC TRACKING MATTE SYSTEM - A system for generating automatically tracking mattes that rapidly integrates live action and virtual composite images. | 07-10-2014 |
20140218358 | AUTOMATIC TRACKING MATTE SYSTEM - A system for generating automatically tracking mattes that rapidly integrates live action and virtual composite images. | 08-07-2014 |
20150016680 | HYBRID PRECISION TRACKING - Disclosed herein are through-the-lens tracking systems and methods which can enable sub-pixel accurate camera tracking suitable for real-time set extensions. That is, the through-the-lens tracking can make an existing lower precision camera tracking and compositing system into a real-time VFX system capable of sub-pixel accurate real-time camera tracking. With this enhanced level of tracking accuracy the virtual cameras can be used to register and render real-time set extensions for both interior and exterior locations. | 01-15-2015 |
Robert Mack, San Jose, CA US
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20160142045 | ASYNCHRONOUS CLOCK ENABLEMENT - An asynchronous clock enable system includes a clock generation device configured to generate a first clock signal to operate a target resource. The asynchronous clock enable system also includes a clock gating device coupled to the clock generation device to determine when the first clock signal achieves stability. The clock gating device generates a clock gating signal to enable the first clock signal when the first clock signal achieves stability. The clock gating device is asynchronous relative to the clock request signal. | 05-19-2016 |
Shawn Mack, Goleta, CA US
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20100289124 | Printable Semiconductor Structures and Related Methods of Making and Assembling - The present invention provides a high yield pathway for the fabrication, transfer and assembly of high quality printable semiconductor elements having selected physical dimensions, shapes, compositions and spatial orientations. The compositions and methods of the present invention provide high precision registered transfer and integration of arrays of microsized and/or nanosized semiconductor structures onto substrates, including large area substrates and/or flexible substrates. In addition, the present invention provides methods of making printable semiconductor elements from low cost bulk materials, such as bulk silicon wafers, and smart-materials processing strategies that enable a versatile and commercially attractive printing-based fabrication platform for making a broad range of functional semiconductor devices. | 11-18-2010 |
20120083099 | Printable Semiconductor Structures and Related Methods of Making and Assembling - The present invention provides a high yield pathway for the fabrication, transfer and assembly of high quality printable semiconductor elements having selected physical dimensions, shapes, compositions and spatial orientations. The compositions and methods of the present invention provide high precision registered transfer and integration of arrays of microsized and/or nanosized semiconductor structures onto substrates, including large area substrates and/or flexible substrates. In addition, the present invention provides methods of making printable semiconductor elements from low cost bulk materials, such as bulk silicon wafers, and smart-materials processing strategies that enable a versatile and commercially attractive printing-based fabrication platform for making a broad range of functional semiconductor devices. | 04-05-2012 |
Tarrence L. Mack, Santee, CA US
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20100293961 | GAS TURBINE STARTING WITH STEPPING SPEED CONTROL - The system and method of the present invention provides stepping speed control of a gas turbine engine to reliably light-off a gas turbine engine. During starting, the speed of the gas turbine engine is incremented by stepped amounts through the light-off window from a minimum speed value to a maximum speed value, with the speed of the gas turbine dwelling at each stepped value for a period of time before incrementing the speed of the engine to the next stepped level. If the gas turbine engine is stepped through the entire light-off window without success, the controller decreases the speed of the gas turbine engine to the minimum value and begins the process again. The process continues until successful light-off is initiated or until the light-off window is traversed a certain number of times, after which the start process is aborted. | 11-25-2010 |
Wayne R. Mack, San Jose, CA US
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20090030559 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING A HEAT-GENERATING DEVICE - A method for cooling a heat-generating device, comprising setting a reference surface temperature of the heat-generating device, measuring a temperature of a surface of the heat-generating device, measuring a temperature gradient based on temperature measurements of two or more different locations on the heat-generating device, implementing a closed-loop control based on the reference surface temperature, the measured surface temperature, and the measured temperature gradient of the heat-generating device to compute a rate of application of a cooling material to the surface of the heat-generating device, and providing a command to apply the cooling material to the surface of the heat-generating device at the calculated rate to cool the heat-generating device. | 01-29-2009 |
20120022715 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING A HEAT-GENERATING DEVICE - A method for cooling a heat-generating device, comprising setting a reference surface temperature of the heat-generating device, measuring a temperature of a surface of the heat-generating device, measuring a temperature gradient based on temperature measurements of two or more different locations on the heat-generating device, implementing a closed-loop control based on the reference surface temperature, the measured surface temperature, and the measured temperature gradient of the heat-generating device to compute a rate of application of a cooling material to the surface of the heat-generating device, and providing a command to apply the cooling material to the surface of the heat-generating device at the calculated rate to cool the heat-generating device. | 01-26-2012 |
William Daniel Mack, Encino, CA US
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20080291108 | BROADBAND COMPOSITE DIPOLE ANTENNA ARRAYS FOR OPTICAL WAVE MIXING - A broadband composite dipole array (CDA) includes an array of macro dipoles on a non-conducting substrate adapted to receive radiation at two frequencies. Each macro dipole is an array of micro dipoles adapted to receive radiation at substantially the mean of the two frequencies. The micro-dipoles are coupled to each other by a parallel resonant circuit including a nonlinear element, wherein the minimum impedance of the circuit is a substantially short circuit at the difference frequency f | 11-27-2008 |