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Andew J. Spry, Wichita, KS US
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20100250795 | Method and system for implementing parallelism with SCSI I/O referrals - A method for communication between an initiator system and a block storage cluster may include receiving a first input/output (I/O) request from the initiator system. The method may also include sending a referral response from a first storage system included in a plurality of storage systems of the block storage cluster to the initiator system when data associated with the first I/O request is stored in more than one storage system of the plurality of storage systems of the block storage cluster. Additionally, the method may include directing a referral I/O to the first storage system and the second storage system for transferring data to or transferring data from the first storage system and the second storage system, and transferring data associated with the referral I/O to or transferring data associated with the referral I/O from the first storage system and the second storage system. | 09-30-2010 |
Andrew J. Spry, Herriman, UT US
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20120303894 | TRANSPORT AGNOSTIC SCSI I/O REFERRALS - The present invention is a method for providing multi-pathing via Small Computer System Interface Input/Output (SCSI I/O) referral between an initiator and a storage cluster which are communicatively coupled via a network. The method includes receiving an input/output (I/O) at a first target device from the initiator via the network. The I/O includes a data request. The method further includes transmitting a SCSI I/O referral list to the initiator when data included in the data request is not stored on the first target device, but is stored on a second target device. The referral list includes first and second port identifiers for identifying first and second ports of the second target device respectively. The first and second ports of the target device are identified as access ports for accessing the data requested in the data request. | 11-29-2012 |
20140164653 | Load Balancing with SCSI I/O Referrals - A method and/or system may be configured to receive an input/output (I/O) request from an initiator system, add priority information to a multiple path referral for each port on which data can be accessed, selectively omit ports on which data may be accessed, transmit the multiple path referral from the target to the initiator, and/or choose a path on the initiator with the highest performance. | 06-12-2014 |
Bryan L. Spry, Portland, OR US
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20090006776 | MEMORY LINK TRAINING - An apparatus and method are disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus trains a memory link using a signal alignment unit. The signal alignment unit aligns a read data strobe signal that is transmitted on the link with the center of a read data eye transmitted on the link. Next, the signal alignment unit aligns a receive enable signal that is transmitted on the link with the absolute time that data returns the data lines of the link a column address strobe signal is sent to the memory coupled to the link. Next, the signal alignment unit aligns a write data strobe signal transmitted on the link with the link's clock signal. Finally, the signal alignment unit aligns the center of the write data eye transmitted on the link with the write data strobe transmitted on the link. | 01-01-2009 |
20110131458 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING EFFECTS OF SIGNAL PHASE DIFFERENCE ON A MEMORY SYSTEM - In an embodiment, the effect of signal phase difference on a memory system is tested for various operating states. The various operating states may be represented as respective sample points on a plane defined by a range of values for a difference in signal phases and a range of values for another operating state parameter. In various embodiments, sample points for a round of crosstalk testing may include two sample points which are offset from the same reference point on the plane along different respective axes, where the axes are oblique to one another. | 06-02-2011 |
20110141827 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING VOLTAGE REFERENCE TO OPTIMIZE AN I/O SYSTEM - Described herein is an apparatus for dynamically adjusting a voltage reference level for optimizing an I/O system to achieve a certain performance metric. The apparatus comprises: a voltage reference generator to generate a voltage reference; and a dynamic voltage reference control unit, coupled with the voltage reference generator, to dynamically adjust a level of the voltage reference in response to an event. The apparatus is used to perform the method comprising: generating a voltage reference for an input/output (I/O) system; determining a worst case voltage level of the voltage reference; dynamically adjusting, via a dynamic voltage reference control unit, the voltage reference level based on determining the worst case voltage level; and computing a center of an asymmetrical eye based on the dynamically adjusted voltage reference level. | 06-16-2011 |
20110161752 | ROBUST MEMORY LINK TESTING USING MEMORY CONTROLLER - REUT (Robust Electrical Unified Testing) for memory links is introduced which speeds testing, tool development, and debug. In addition it provides training hooks that have enough performance to be used by BIOS to train parameters and conditions that have not been possible with past implementations. Address pattern generation circuitry is also disclosed. | 06-30-2011 |
20140063982 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING VOLTAGE REFERENCE TO OPTIMIZE AN I/O SYSTEM - Described herein is an apparatus for dynamically adjusting a voltage reference level for optimizing an I/O system to achieve a certain performance metric. The apparatus comprises: a voltage reference generator to generate a voltage reference; and a dynamic voltage reference control unit, coupled with the voltage reference generator, to dynamically adjust a level of the voltage reference in response to an event. The apparatus is used to perform the method comprising: generating a voltage reference for an input/output (I/O) system; determining a worst case voltage level of the voltage reference; dynamically adjusting, via a dynamic voltage reference control unit, the voltage reference level based on determining the worst case voltage level; and computing a center of an asymmetrical eye based on the dynamically adjusted voltage reference level. | 03-06-2014 |
20140119137 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING VOLTAGE REFERENCE TO OPTIMIZE AN I/O SYSTEM - Described herein is an apparatus for dynamically adjusting a voltage reference level for optimizing an I/O system to achieve a certain performance metric. The apparatus comprises: a voltage reference generator to generate a voltage reference; and a dynamic voltage reference control unit, coupled with the voltage reference generator, to dynamically adjust a level of the voltage reference in response to an event. The apparatus is used to perform the method comprising: generating a voltage reference for an input/output (I/O) system; determining a worst case voltage level of the voltage reference; dynamically adjusting, via a dynamic voltage reference control unit, the voltage reference level based on determining the worst case voltage level; and computing a center of an asymmetrical eye based on the dynamically adjusted voltage reference level. | 05-01-2014 |
20150095687 | POWER CONTROL TECHNIQUES FOR INTEGRATED PCIE CONTROLLERS - Improved power control techniques for integrated peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) controllers are described. In one embodiment, for example, a processor circuit may comprise an integrated PCIe controller and logic to detect a power reduction trigger, disable the integrated PCIe controller, and remove power from the integrated PCIe controller based on a power removal setting for the integrated PCIe controller. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 04-02-2015 |
20150269108 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR CONFIGURING A PROTOCOL STACK OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIP - Techniques and mechanisms for configuring an integrated circuit (IC) chip to implement a protocol stack. In an embodiment, a transaction layer of the IC chip is operable to exchange with a link layer of the IC chip transaction layer packets (TLPs) having a format compatible with one defined in a Peripheral Component Interconnect Express™ (PCIe™) specification. Configuration circuitry of the IC chip provides for configuration of a first protocol stack including the transaction layer, circuitry of the link layer and a first physical layer of the IC chip. The configuration circuitry further provides for an alternative configuration of a second protocol stack including the transaction layer, circuitry of the link layer and a second physical layer of the IC chip. In another embodiment, the first protocol stack supports single-ended signaling to communicate TLP information, whereas the second protocol stack supports differential signaling to communicate TLP information. | 09-24-2015 |
20150269109 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR SINGLE-ENDED COMMUNICATION OF TRANSACTION LAYER PACKETS - Techniques and mechanisms for exchanging single-ended communications with a protocol stack of an integrated circuit package. In an embodiment, an integrated circuit (IC) chip includes a protocol stack comprising a transaction layer which performs operations compatible with a Peripheral Component Interconnect Express™ (PCIe™) specification. Transaction layer packets, exchanged between the transaction layer and a link layer of the protocol stack, are compatible with a PCIe™ format. In another embodiment, a physical layer of the protocol stack is to couple the IC chip to another IC chip for an exchange of the transaction layer packets via single-ended communications. A packaged device includes both of the IC chips. | 09-24-2015 |
David B. Spry, Vienna, VA US
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20130059395 | HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE CORRECTIONS TO IMPROVE ACCURACY OF HF AMBIENT AIR MONITORS BASED ON TUNABLE DIODE LASER IR ABSORPTION MEASUREMENTS - Method of determining a total HF concentration metric in an environment including measuring an uncorrected HF concentration metric in the environment based on a first infrared absorption measurement at a wavelength corresponding to a vibrational frequency of a non-hydrogen bonded gas phase HF molecule; determining an ambient H | 03-07-2013 |
David B. Spry, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20150329443 | REID VAPOR PRESSURE CONTROL PROCESS - A process for removing cyclopentene from the C | 11-19-2015 |
David Benjamin Spry, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20150198550 | HF ALKYLATION PROCESS - An HF olefin/isoparaffin alkylation process is carried out in an alkylation unit with a settling vessel in which the alkylate product is separated from the HF acid catalyst containing water and acid soluble oil (ASO). The density of the liquids in the settling vessel is measured at different levels by means of a nuclear density profile analyzer. The acid strength of the acid phase is determined from the density measurement and an optional temperature measurement. The proportion of water in the acid phase may also be measured separately by measurement of its electrical conductivity to determine the respective contributions of the water and the ASO to the density of the HF acid phase. | 07-16-2015 |
Helen Spry, Caboolture AU
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20110071919 | GARDEN DESIGN METHOD - A garden design method is performed using a server computer configured to communicate via the Internet with a remote computer of a customer. The method includes the step of providing queries from the server computer to the remote customer computer which relate to a garden design. One of the queries relates to a type (e.g. shape, theme, etc.) of the garden design. The method further includes the step of obtaining responses to the server computer via the Internet from the remote computer to the queries provided to the customer. At least one garden template based upon the obtained responses is determined by the server computer using software including machine-readable instructions executable by the server computer. | 03-24-2011 |
James M. Spry, Inman, SC US
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20110208145 | Fluid Management System - A fluid management cover system of launderable and durable character including at least one fluid transport layer with at least one absorptive reservoir layer disposed in underlying relation to the fluid transport layer. The upper surface of the absorptive reservoir layer is characterized by a greater capillarity than the adjacent surface of the fluid transport layer such that fluid is drawn away from the fluid transport layer and is held within the absorptive reservoir layer. At least one pressure distribution layer incorporating material that at least partially recovers following compression is disposed at a position below the absorptive reservoir layer. An optional skin contacting layer may be disposed above the fluid transport layer and an optional backing layer may be disposed in underlying relation to other layers. | 08-25-2011 |
Jerry D. Spry, Richmond, KY US
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20100142755 | Method, System, and Computer Program Product for Providing Cosmetic Application Instructions Using Arc Lines - Individuals want to look their best because when they look good, they feel good. It affects not only how they perceive themselves, but also how others perceive them. Unfortunately, many individuals don't look as good as they would like. And even more frustrating, they don't know how to produce their optimal facial look. Imagine a plain or average looking woman being able to transform herself into a very pretty woman. Imagine an already pretty woman being able to transform herself into a gorgeous woman. The Perfect Shape™ Makeover Process empowers individuals to achieve this magical transformation. Confidence, self-esteem, perception, and respect are enhanced in very positive ways. This is something individuals want on a universal, world-wide level. The Perfect Shape™ Makeover Process instructs the client how to use makeup to reshape each of these facial features to the ultimate of what they have to work with. | 06-10-2010 |
Johnathan K. Spry, St. Albans, VT US
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20160083234 | Adjustable Support Fittings For a Jimmy Bar and Other Elongated Structures - Adjustable clamp systems that include friction sleeves and corresponding compression nuts for securing the friction sleeves to an elongated support structure. Each friction sleeve is designed and configured to slidably engage around the exterior of the elongated support structure and includes at least one deformable region that allows the corresponding compression nut to radially compress a portion of the friction sleeve into firm engagement with the support structure so that the friction sleeve firmly grips the support structure. The adjustable clamp systems can be used to secure one or more objects to the elongated support structure. | 03-24-2016 |
Peter Robert Spry, Eagle Vale AU
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20160108599 | TRENCHING PANELS, PANEL ASSEMBLY, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A panel for shoring a wall of a trench, the panel including an outer face arranged to face the wall, an opposing inner face, opposing sides, a top end and a bottom end, wherein the panel includes fixed couplings located at or adjacent to the inner face and toward the opposing sides, the fixed couplings being adapted to couple with a removable coupling which is inter-connectable in a first installed condition between a respective one of the fixed couplings of the panel and a respective one of the fixed couplings of an adjacent further panel. A panel assembly including at least two panels and a removable coupling is also disclosed as well as a system and method including interchangeable panels and couplings that allow for the formation of trenching supports in a variety of geometric configurations. | 04-21-2016 |
Roger Spry, Hampshire GB
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20110067716 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DELAMINATING PARCELS OF TOBACCO - The apparatus and method for delaminating tobacco in the form of slices from a layered parcel comprise conveyor means for delivering a parcel of tobacco to a separating location and a rotatable tine assembly mounted on an axis extending at right angle to the conveyor means and parallel the layering of the parcel. The rotatable tine assembly includes a plurality of tines which are pointed and profiled to extend in the direction of rotation of the tine assembly and are driven at a speed greater than that of the conveyor means. The tines are adapted to enter the parcel at an entering location in a direction substantially parallel to the layering of the parcel and to accelerate a layer away from the parcel for effecting separation of the layer of tobacco from the parcel. The axis of the tine assembly is arranged at a distance above the parcel such that the line from the axis of the tine assembly to the entering location forms an angle between 14 and 24° with the horizontal and the peripheral speed of the tine assembly is about three to five times the linear speed of the conveyor means. | 03-24-2011 |
Timothy J. Spry, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20080271814 | Honeycomb Flame Arrester and Flow Straightener for a Fuel System Fuel Fill Pipe - A motor vehicle filler pipe flame arrester and fuel flow straightener configured to effectively quench a moving flame front, while providing laminar fuel flow therethrough. A multi-channel (or multi-cell) configuration, most preferably a honeycomb configuration, provides effective flame arresting due to its heat sink capacity and large effective surface area for flame arrestment, while attendantly limiting availability of fuel and oxygen to the flame, thereby providing quenching of a flame wave as it propagates through the channels. Service station pump nozzle shut-off sensor disruption is avoided because the channels encourage laminar flow of the fuel through the multi-channel filler pipe flame arrester and fuel flow straightener. | 11-06-2008 |
William J. Spry US
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20090155003 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING MOVEMENT OF FLOWABLE PARTICULATE MATERIAL - The present invention is directed toward various valving arrangements to control the flow of granular material. In one embodiment, a valve is provided which facilitates flow of the material in one direction, but resists flow in another direction. In another embodiment, a retaining wall is provided with a plurality of generally horizontal passageways, which, under normal circumstances, resist passage of the flowable granular material positioned therebehind and, under modified circumstances, can serve as relief valves to avoid pressure on the wall which might cause the wall to move in an undesirable manner. In a third embodiment, a plurality of valving units is provided for beach retention of sand through efficient separation of sand from incoming waves. | 06-18-2009 |