Reed, MN
Brian J. Reed, Rochester, MN US
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20140003120 | STATE SENSING SYSTEM FOR EFUSE MEMORY | 01-02-2014 |
Brian Joy Reed, Rochester, MN US
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20090201074 | Method and Circuit for Implementing Efuse Sense Amplifier Verification - A method and circuit for implementing Efuse sense amplifier verification, and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. A first predefined resistor value is sensed relative to a reference resistor. A second predefined resistor value is sensed relative to a reference resistor. Responsive to identifying a respective sense amplifier output resulting from the sensing steps of an unblown eFuse and a blown eFuse, valid operation of the sense amplifier is identified. | 08-13-2009 |
20090201756 | Method and Circuit for Implementing Enhanced Efuse Sense Circuit - A method and circuit for implementing an eFuse sense amplifier, and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. A sensing circuit includes a pair of cross-coupled inverters, each formed by a pair of series connected P-channel field effect transistors (PFETs) and an N-channel field effect transistor (NFET). A first pull-up resistor is coupled between a positive voltage supply rail and a first sensing node of the sensing circuit. A second pull-up resistor is coupled between a positive voltage supply rail and a second sensing node of the sensing circuit. A first bitline is coupled to the first sensing node of the sensing circuit and a second bitline coupled to the second sensing node of the sensing circuit. One of a respective reference resistor and a respective eFuse cell is selectively coupled to the first bitline and the second bitline. | 08-13-2009 |
20090212850 | Method and Circuit for Implementing Efuse Resistance Screening - A method and circuit for implementing eFuse resistance screening, and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. An eFuse is sensed using a first reference resistor. Responsive to the eFuse being sensed as blown with the first reference resistor, the eFuse is sensed using a second reference resistor having a higher resistance than the first reference resistor. Responsive to the eFuse being sensed as unblown with the second reference resistor, the eFuse is recorded as poorly blown. Reliability concerns are identified quickly and accurately without being required to measure the resistance of the eFuse. | 08-27-2009 |
20100067319 | Implementing Precise Resistance Measurement for 2D Array Efuse Bit Cell Using Differential Sense Amplifier, Balanced Bitlines, and Programmable Reference Resistor - A method and circuit for implementing precise eFuse resistance measurement, and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. An eFuse sense amplifier coupled to an eFuse array and used for current measurements includes balanced odd and even bitlines, and a plurality of programmable reference resistors connected to the balanced odd and even bitlines. First a baseline current measurement is made through one of the programmable reference resistors, and used to identify a network baseline resistance. A current measurement is made for an eFuse path including a selected eFuse and used to identify the resistance of the selected eFuse. | 03-18-2010 |
Dana R. Reed, Minneapolis, MN US
Daniel Reed, Maple Plain, MN US
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20100097841 | Multi-Stage Parallel Data Transfer - Apparatus and associated method for transferring data to memory, such as resistive sense memory (RSM). In accordance with some embodiments, input data comprising a sequence of logical states are transferred to a block of memory by concurrently writing a first logical state from the sequence to each of a first plurality of unit cells during a first write step, and concurrently writing a second logical state from the sequence to each of a second non-overlapping plurality of unit cells during a second write step. | 04-22-2010 |
Daniel Seymour Reed, Maple Plain, MN US
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20100135072 | Spin-Torque Bit Cell With Unpinned Reference Layer and Unidirectional Write Current - Method and apparatus for using a uni-directional write current to store different logic states in a non-volatile memory cell, such as a modified STRAM cell. In some embodiments, the memory cell has an unpinned ferromagnetic reference layer adjacent a cladded conductor, a ferromagnetic storage layer and a tunneling barrier between the reference layer and the storage layer. Passage of a current along the cladded conductor induces a selected magnetic orientation in the reference layer, which is transferred through the tunneling barrier for storage by the storage layer. Further, the orientation of the applying step is provided by a cladding layer adjacent a conductor along which a current is passed and the current induces a magnetic field in the cladding layer of the selected magnetic orientation. | 06-03-2010 |
20110205788 | Spin-Torque Bit Cell With Unpinned Reference Layer and Unidirectional Write Current - Method and apparatus for using a uni-directional write current to store different logic states in a non-volatile memory cell, such as a modified STRAM cell. In some embodiments, the memory cell has an unpinned ferromagnetic reference layer adjacent a cladded conductor, a ferromagnetic storage layer and a tunneling barrier between the reference layer and the storage layer. Passage of a current along the cladded conductor induces a selected magnetic orientation in the reference layer, which is transferred through the tunneling barrier for storage by the storage layer. Further, the orientation of the applying step is provided by a cladding layer adjacent a conductor along which a current is passed and the current induces a magnetic field in the cladding layer of the selected magnetic orientation. | 08-25-2011 |
Don D. Reed, Rochester, MN US
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20110119475 | GLOBAL SYNCHRONIZATION OF PARALLEL PROCESSORS USING CLOCK PULSE WIDTH MODULATION - A circuit generates a global clock signal with a pulse width modification to synchronize processors in a parallel computing system. The circuit may include a hardware module and a clock splitter. The hardware module may generate a clock signal and performs a pulse width modification on the clock signal. The pulse width modification changes a pulse width within a clock period in the clock signal. The clock splitter may distribute the pulse width modified clock signal to a plurality of processors in the parallel computing system. | 05-19-2011 |
20110119521 | REPRODUCIBILITY IN A MULTIPROCESSOR SYSTEM - Fixing a problem is usually greatly aided if the problem is reproducible. To ensure reproducibility of a multiprocessor system, the following aspects are proposed: a deterministic system start state, a single system clock, phase alignment of clocks in the system, system-wide synchronization events, reproducible execution of system components, deterministic chip interfaces, zero-impact communication with the system, precise stop of the system and a scan of the system state. | 05-19-2011 |
Don D. Reed, Mantorville, MN US
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20090006873 | POWER THROTTLING OF COLLECTIONS OF COMPUTING ELEMENTS - An apparatus and method for controlling power usage in a computer includes a plurality of computers communicating with a local control device, and a power source supplying power to the local control device and the computer. A plurality of sensors communicate with the computer for ascertaining power usage of the computer, and a system control device communicates with the computer for controlling power usage of the computer. | 01-01-2009 |
20090049313 | Proactive Power Management in a Parallel Computer - Proactive power management in a parallel computer, the parallel computer including a service node and a plurality of compute nodes, the service node connected to the compute nodes through an out-of-band service network, each compute node including a computer processor and a computer memory operatively coupled to the computer processor. Embodiments include receiving, by the service node, a user instruction to initiate a job on an operational group of compute nodes in the parallel computer, the instruction including power management attributes for the compute nodes; setting, by the service node in accordance with the power management attributes for the compute nodes of the operational group, power consumption ratios for each compute node of the operational group including a computer processor power consumption ratio and a computer memory power consumption ratio; and initiating, by the service node, the job on the compute nodes of the operational group of the parallel computer. | 02-19-2009 |
20120266008 | SYSTEM-WIDE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL VIA CLOCK DISTRIBUTION NETWORK - An apparatus, method and computer program product for automatically controlling power dissipation of a parallel computing system that includes a plurality of processors. A computing device issues a command to the parallel computing system. A clock pulse-width modulator encodes the command in a system clock signal to be distributed to the plurality of processors. The plurality of processors in the parallel computing system receive the system clock signal including the encoded command, and adjusts power dissipation according to the encoded command. | 10-18-2012 |
Don Darrell Reed, Mantorville, MN US
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20100229177 | Reducing Remote Memory Accesses to Shared Data in a Multi-Nodal Computer System - Disclosed is an apparatus, method, and program product for identifying and grouping threads that have interdependent data access needs. The preferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes two different constructs to accomplish this grouping. A Memory Affinity Group (MAG) is disclosed. The MAG construct enables multiple threads to be associated with the same node without any foreknowledge of which threads will be involved in the association, and without any control over the particular node with which they are associated. A Logical Node construct is also disclosed. The Logical Node construct enables multiple threads to be associated with the same specified node without any foreknowledge of which threads will be involved in the association. While logical nodes do not explicitly identify the underlying physical nodes comprising the system, they provide a means of associating particular threads with the same node and other threads with other node(s). | 09-09-2010 |
Evan J. Reed, Pine Island, MN US
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20090173159 | Method for generation of THz frequency radiation and sensing of large amplitude material strain waves in piezoelectric materials - Strain waves of THz frequencies can coherently generate radiation when they propagate past an interface between materials with different piezoelectric coefficients. Such radiation is of detectable amplitude and contains sufficient information to determine the time-dependence of the strain wave with unprecedented subpicosecond, nearly atomic time and space resolution. | 07-09-2009 |
John F. Reed, North Oaks, MN US
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20100285728 | Dust Collection Device for Sanding Tool - A dust collection device for a sanding tool includes a bag having a sidewall with an inner surface and a coupler attacked to the bag. The sidewall comprises at least one filter layer and an outer support layer. A sleeve having an outer surface, a sleeve sidewall, a first end, a second end, and at least one gap at either the first end or the second end is positioned within the bag. The sleeve's first end is positioned adjacent the coupler to direct incoming air towards the sleeve and the sleeve is positioned within the bag such that a bypass volume is present between the outer surface and the inner surface. | 11-11-2010 |
Keith Reed, East Bethel, MN US
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20090018717 | Vehicle auto-guidance memory - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for on-board memories for use in vehicle auto-guidance. An on-board memory of a vehicle is capable of storing information used in auto-guidance specific to that particular vehicle and/or a class of vehicles and passing the information through a vehicle communication network. The information is then transferred to a removable master controller and/or removable satellite positioning receiver to aid in auto-guidance of the vehicle. In this way, the master controller and/or the GPS unit may be removed and/or re-installed on a vehicle without having to store the vehicle specific information. | 01-15-2009 |
20090069967 | Method and apparatus for vehicle auto-guidance - Methods and apparatus are disclose for auto-steering of an auto-guided vehicle. A sensor coupled to a steering shaft detects when an operator requests control of the vehicle. The sensor then transmits information indicative of the request to one or more controllers of an auto-guidance system, which initiates a shutdown of auto-steering functions. In this way, the system quickly reverts to manual steering in an automatically guided and steered vehicle. | 03-12-2009 |
Kent Reed, Mounds View, MN US
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20130306000 | Aflaxtoxin Resistant Poultry - The present disclosure includes methods of improving the quality of poultry and the efficiency of its production. Specifically, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have been identified in signature domains and conserved residues found in α-class turkey Glutathione S-Transferase (GSTA) genes. These SNPS correlate with aflatoxin resistance in turkeys. Thus, methods of screening for the relevant SNPs using polynucleotides and anti-peptide antibodies, kits that include these tools, and methods of breeding aflatoxin resistant flocks are provided herein. | 11-21-2013 |
Pamela J. Reed, St. Paul, MN US
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20090022805 | Polypeptide microparticles having sustained release characteristics, methods and uses - The invention provides polypeptide microparticles having control release features, particular methods for the preparation of such microparticles, and drug delivery systems that include polypeptide microparticles. | 01-22-2009 |
20090081275 | Durable swellable hydrogel matrix and methods - The invention provides biocompatible polymeric hydrogel matrices having excellent durability and swellability. The matrices are formed from a combination of linear and branched hydrophilic macromer compounds. The matrices can be used in association with a medical device or alone. In some methods the polymeric matrix is placed or formed at a target site in which the matrix swells and occludes the target area. | 03-26-2009 |
20090123519 | Swellable hydrogel matrix and methods - The invention provides biocompatible polymeric hydrogel matrices having excellent durability and swellability. The matrices are formed from a macromer and photo-polymer combination. The matrices can be used in association with a medical device or alone. In some methods the polymeric matrix is placed or formed at a target site in which the matrix swells and occludes the target area. | 05-14-2009 |
20090269407 | Poly-alpha(1-4)glucopyranose-based matrices with hydrazide crosslinking - The present invention provides biocompatible, biodegradable matrices formed from poly-α(1→4)glucopyranose and reactive hydrazide groups. The matrices can be used for various applications in the body, including drug delivery and cell therapy. | 10-29-2009 |
20100316687 | HYDROPHOBIC POLYSACCHARIDES WITH DIESTER- OR CARBONATE ESTER-CONTAINING LINKAGES HAVING ENHANCED DEGRADATION - Hydrophobic α(1→4)glucopyranose polymers with enhanced degradation properties are described. Between the α(1→4)glucopyranose polymeric portion and the hydrophobic portion exists a linker portion having a chemistry that facilitates degradation of the polymer. Diester and carbonate ester linker chemistries are exemplified. Biodegradable matrices can be formed from these polymers, and the matrices can be used for the preparation of implantable and injectable medical devices wherein the matrix is capable of degrading in vivo at an increased rate. Matrices including and capable of releasing a bioactive agent in vivo are also described. | 12-16-2010 |
20110305805 | TREATMENT OF ANIMAL CARCASSES - Described is a method of sanitizing animal carcasses using aqueous streams having an antimicrobial composition added to the stream. Preferably, the antimicrobial composition includes a mixture of one or more carboxylic acids having up to 18 carbon atoms and one or more peroxycarboxylic acids having up to 12 carbon atoms, preferably a mixture of a C | 12-15-2011 |
20110311691 | TREATMENT OF ANIMAL CARCASSES - Described is a method of sanitizing animal carcasses using aqueous streams having an antimicrobial composition added to the stream. Preferably, the antimicrobial composition includes a mixture of one or more carboxylic acids having up to 18 carbon atoms and one or more peroxycarboxylic acids having up to 12 carbon atoms, preferably a mixture of a C | 12-22-2011 |
Pamela J. Reed, Paul, MN US
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20090093550 | Biocompatible foams, systems, and methods - Biocompatible foams having excellent physical and chemical properties are described. The biocompatible foams can be formed in situ or applied as a pre-formed foam for the treatment of tissue. The invention provides biocompatible degradable foams formed with a poly-α(1→4)glucopyranose macromer. The invention also provides biostable foams formed with a poly(alkylene oxide) macromer. | 04-09-2009 |
Pamela J. Reed, Minnetonka, MN US
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20120114589 | SWELLABLE BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERIC MATRICES AND METHODS - The invention provides biodegradable polymeric hydrogel matrices having excellent durability and swellability. The matrices are formed from a combination of poly-α(1→4)glucopyranose macromer and a biocompatible biostable hydrophilic macromer. The matrices can be used in association with a medical device or alone. In some methods the polymeric matrix is placed or formed at a target site in which the matrix swells and occludes the target area, and is able to be degraded at the target site after period of time. | 05-10-2012 |
Stacha Reed, River Falls, MN US
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20130217815 | PLA-CONTAINING MATERIAL - PLA-containing materials, and building components containing such materials, include: polylactic acid (PLA); one or more inorganic pigments; and one or more stabilizers that includes one or more carbodiimide groups. | 08-22-2013 |
20140350154 | PLA-CONTAINING MATERIAL - PLA-containing materials, and building components containing such materials, include: polylactic acid (PLA); one or more inorganic pigments; and one or more stabilizers that includes one or more carbodiimide groups. | 11-27-2014 |
Steven C. Reed, Stillwater, MN US
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20090250635 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING MULTIPHOTON CURABLE PHOTOREACTIVE COMPOSITIONS - A method including providing a substrate having thereon a layer including a multiphoton polymerizable composition, applying a light beam to at least one region of the layer, wherein the light beam cures or initiates cure of the multiphoton curable photoreactive composition; and processing a portion of the light beam reflected off the substrate to obtain a location signal of an interface between the layer and the substrate at each region. | 10-08-2009 |
20130113919 | HIGH RESOLUTION AUTOFOCUS INSPECTION SYSTEM - An inspection device comprises a camera assembly including an objective lens that captures and collimates light associated with an object being inspected, an image forming lens that forms an image of the object based on the collimated light, and a camera that renders the image. The camera assembly defines a focal point distance from the objective lens that defines a focal point of the camera assembly. The inspection device comprises an optical sensor positioned to detect an actual distance between the objective lens and the object, an actuator that controls positioning of the objective lens to control the actual distance between the objective lens and the object, and a control unit that receives signals from the optical sensor indicative of the actual distance. Control signals from the control unit can control the actuator to adjust the actual distance such that the actual distance substantially equals the focal point distance. | 05-09-2013 |
Susan K. Reed, North Oaks, MN US
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20120168337 | STERILIZATION WRAP SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A method of sterilizing an article is provided. The method includes providing sterilization wrap system with which to wrap the article to be sterilized. The sterilization wrap system comprises a plurality of wrap units configured in a stack, at least one wrap unit in the stack being detachably attached to at least one other wrap unit in the stack. | 07-05-2012 |
20140079589 | SELF-SEALING FILTER FOR STERILIZATION - Filter assemblies that comprise a temporary attachment mechanism disposed on a surface of a filter are disclosed, as well as methods and systems related to using such filter assemblies during sterilization. The disclosed filter assemblies can include sterilization indicator elements. | 03-20-2014 |
20150021212 | STERILIZATION WRAP SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A method of sterilizing an article is provided. The method includes providing sterilization wrap system with which to wrap the article to be sterilized. The sterilization wrap system comprises a plurality of wrap units configured in a stack, at least one wrap unit in the stack being detachably attached to at least one other wrap unit in the stack. | 01-22-2015 |