Fairbairn
Dylan Josef Fairbairn, Kilworth IE
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20100251352 | System and method for rendering a set of program instructions as executable or non-executable - A method and system for rendering a set of computer-readable program instructions on a user device as executable or non-executable. The user device or an intermediary device may transmit an access-token request including a device identifier to a server device. The server device determines whether the device identifier matches a registered device identifier, and if so, transmits an access-token to the user device, or to the intermediary device, which in turn transmits the access-token to the user device. The access-token includes an expiration indicator. Preferably, the expiration indicator is not expired when received by the user device, but expires some time after being received by the user device. The user device executes a first set of program instruction to determine whether the expiration indicator is expired, and if so, renders a second set of program instructions as non-executable, otherwise the second set of program instructions are rendered as executable. | 09-30-2010 |
Heather Fairbairn, Queensland AU
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20100031511 | Pipe Cutter - A mechanical pipe cutting device comprising of a shaft body with a tapered spring loaded internal drive shaft, with interchangeable heads of varying sizes. The sole purpose of the tool is to cut pipes of different sizes from within. Each head has multiple spring loaded blades that are forced outwards by downward pressure. The shaft body has an adjustable depth guide so that the downward pressure of the operator forces the spring loaded tapered drive shaft against the pistons holding the spring loaded cutters. This is all driven by some form of rotational motive power. As downward pressure is applied the cutters are forced into the surrounding pipe. On cutting through the downward pressure is released, the blades retract. The tool is ready to be extracted from the inside of the pipe | 02-11-2010 |
Kevin P. Fairbairn, Los Gatos, CA US
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20090078374 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING AND PROCESSING SUBSTRATES - There is described apparatus and methods for transporting and processing substrates including wafers as to efficiently produce at reasonable costs improved throughput as compared to systems in use today. A key element is the use of a transport chamber along the sides of processing chambers for feeding substrates into a controlled atmosphere through a load lock and then along a transport chamber as a way of reaching processing chambers and then out of the controlled atmosphere following processing in the processing chambers. | 03-26-2009 |
20090145879 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMERCIAL FABRICATION OF PATTERNED MEDIA - A system is provided for etching patterned media disks for hard drive. The modular system may be tailored to perform specific processes sequences so that a patterned media disk is fabricated without removing the disk from vacuum environment. In some sequence the magnetic stack is etched while in other the etch is performed prior to forming the magnetic stack. In a further sequence ion implantation is used without etching steps. For etching a movable non-contact electrode is utilized to perform sputter etch. The cathode moves to near contact distance to, but not contacting, the substrate so as to couple RF energy to the disk. The substrate is held vertically in a carrier and both sides are etched serially. That is, one side is etched in one chamber and then in the next chamber the second side is etched. | 06-11-2009 |
20090191030 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING AND PROCESSING SUBSTRATES - There is described apparatus and methods for transporting and processing substrates including wafers as to efficiently produce at reasonable costs improved throughput as compared to systems in use today. A linear transport chamber includes linear tracks and robot arms riding on the linear tracks to linearly transfer substrates along the sides of processing chambers for feeding substrates into a controlled atmosphere through a load lock and then along a transport chamber as a way of reaching processing chambers. | 07-30-2009 |
20110104847 | EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM FOR SOLAR CELL FABRICATION - A plurality of chamber are arranged about a transport chamber. The linear transport chamber may include a linear track supporting robot arms. The robot arms transport substrates to and from the chambers. Each chamber includes a plurality of evaporators, each controlled independently. Each substrate positioned in the chamber is coated from a plurality of the evaporators, such that by controlling the operation of each evaporator independently the formation of the layers and the concentration gradient of each layer can be precisely controlled. | 05-05-2011 |
20110158773 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING AND PROCESSING SUBSTRATES - There is described apparatus and methods for transporting and processing substrates including wafers as to efficiently produce at reasonable costs improved throughput as compared to systems in use today. A key element is the use of a transport chamber along the sides of processing chambers for feeding substrates into a controlled atmosphere through a load lock and then along a transport chamber as a way of reaching processing chambers and then out of the controlled atmosphere following processing in the processing chambers. | 06-30-2011 |
20110303148 | FULL-ENCLOSURE, CONTROLLED-FLOW MINI-ENVIRONMENT FOR THIN FILM CHAMBERS - An enclosure for generating a secondary environment within a processing chamber for coating a substrate. An enclosure wall forms a secondary environment encompassing the coating source, plasma, and the substrate, and separating them from interior of the processing chamber. The enclosure wall includes a plurality of pumping channels for diverting gaseous flow away from the substrate. The channels have an intake of larger diameter from the exhaust opening and are oriented at an angle with the intake opening pointing away from the deposition source. A movable seal enables transport of the substrate in open position and processing the substrate in closed position. The seal may be formed as a labyrinth seal to avoid particle generation from a standard contact seal. | 12-15-2011 |
20120090992 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMERCIAL FABRICATION OF PATTERNED MEDIA - A system is provided for etching patterned media disks for hard drive. The modular system may be tailored to perform specific processes sequences so that a patterned media disk is fabricated without removing the disk from vacuum environment. In some sequence the magnetic stack is etched while in other the etch is performed prior to forming the magnetic stack. In a further sequence ion implantation is used without etching steps. For etching a movable non-contact electrode is utilized to perform sputter etch. The cathode moves to near contact distance to, but not contacting, the substrate so as to couple RF energy to the disk. The substrate is held vertically in a carrier and both sides are etched serially. That is, one side is etched in one chamber and then in the next chamber the second side is etched. | 04-19-2012 |
20130098761 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMERCIAL FABRICATION OF PATTERNED MEDIA - A system is provided for etching patterned media disks for hard drive. The modular system may be tailored to perform specific processes sequences so that a patterned media disk is fabricated without removing the disk from vacuum environment. In some sequence the magnetic stack is etched while in other the etch is performed prior to forming the magnetic stack. In a further sequence ion implantation is used without etching steps. For etching a movable non-contact electrode is utilized to perform sputter etch. The cathode moves to near contact distance to, but not contacting, the substrate so as to couple RF energy to the disk. The substrate is held vertically in a carrier and both sides are etched serially. That is, one side is etched in one chamber and then in the next chamber the second side is etched. | 04-25-2013 |
20130149075 | HIGH THROUGHPUT LOAD LOCK FOR SOLAR WAFERS - A system for transporting substrates from an atmospheric pressure to high vacuum pressure and comprising: a rough vacuum chamber having an entry valve and an exit opening; a high vacuum chamber having an entry opening, the high vacuum chamber coupled to the rough vacuum chamber such that the exit opening and the entry opening are aligned; a valve situated between the exit opening and the entry opening; a first conveyor belt provided in the rough vacuum chamber; a second conveyor provided in the high vacuum chamber; a sensing element provided in the high vacuum chamber to enable detection of broken substrates on the second conveyor; and, a mechanism provided on the second conveyor belt enabling dumping of broken substrates onto the bottom of the high vacuum chamber. | 06-13-2013 |
20130161183 | SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE FOR COMBINED STATIC AND PASS-BY PROCESSING - Disclosed is a substrate processing system which enables combined static and pass-by processing. Also, a system architecture is provided, which reduces footprint size. The system is constructed such that the substrates are processed therein vertically, and each chamber has a processing source attached to one sidewall thereof, wherein the other sidewall backs to a complementary processing chamber. The chamber system can be milled from a single block of metal, e.g., aluminum, wherein the block is milled from both sides, such that a wall remains and separates each two complementary processing chambers. | 06-27-2013 |
20140340509 | System and Method for Real Time Positioning of a Substrate in a Vacuum Processing System - An improved position control means for robotic handling systems; particularly, a sensing system and method for precisely determining the center point of a substrate, such as a semiconductor wafer, relative to a destination point by using a set of multi pixel imaging sensors incorporated into the wafer carrying end effector of the robotic handling system. | 11-20-2014 |
Mark Fairbairn, Red Wing, MN US
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20130227897 | Truss-Based Monopole Support Structure - A monopole support assembly includes at least two truss assemblies secured to an outer surface of a monopole. At least two helical piers or micropiles are secured to the at least two truss assemblies, respectively. | 09-05-2013 |
20130227898 | Foundation System for Electrical Utility Structures - A foundation system for electrical utility structures is provided that minimizes impact on the chosen construction site, minimizes labor and minimizes associated installation costs. The foundation system comprises a structure to be supported at its base which has a plurality of arm members secured to the base and a plurality of helical piers or micropiles which are inserted into the ground and distally attached to the base of the structure by attaching to the arm members. | 09-05-2013 |
Mark Carl Fairbairn, Ottawa CA
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20150095259 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INVESTMENT FUND MANAGEMENT - A system and method for investment fund management are provided. The method includes: determining a set of investment strategies based on a predetermined criterion; determining a performance predictor for each investment strategy in the set, wherein the performance predictor is normalized to take into account market conditions; and selecting at least one investment strategy for the investment fund from the set of investment strategies based on the performance predictor. The system includes: a data subsystem configured to receive and store data related to investment strategies; a connection module configured to provide the data subsystem access to external systems; and at least one analyzer, having at least one processor and at least one computational subsystem. | 04-02-2015 |
Mark H. Fairbairn, Red Wing, MN US
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20140115978 | ADJUSTABLE MONOPOLE SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A support assembly includes a plurality of support arms coupled to a pole or tower structure. The plurality of support arms project radially from the pole or tower structure in a spaced relationship. A plurality of adjustable foot assemblies are coupled to respective distal ends of the plurality of support arms. Each of the plurality of adjustable foot assemblies is configured for coupling to an embedded helical pier. Each of the plurality of adjustable foot assemblies is capable of movement in each of three dimensions relative to the respective support arm to which it is coupled during installation of the support assembly. | 05-01-2014 |
Mark Hugh Fairbairn, Red Wing, MN US
Matthew Fairbairn, Huntersville, NC US
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20120197796 | CASH DISPENSING AT ATM - Methods and apparatus according to the invention are directed towards providing apparatus for generating an emergency one time use (EOTU) personal identification number (PIN) for use at one or more automated teller machines. The apparatus may include a receiver configured to receive (1) information corresponding to an account holder at a financial institution and (2) information corresponding to a request from the account holder to electronically generate an EOTU PIN. The apparatus may also include a processor configured to (1) determine a maximum amount of funds to be accessed using the EOTU PIN and (2) electronically generate the EOTU PIN. The apparatus may additionally include a transmitter configured to electronically transmit to the account holder information relating to the EOTU PIN. | 08-02-2012 |
Scott Fairbairn, Dawsonville, GA US
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20100030911 | DATA TRANSFER ACCELERATION SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A method for accelerating data transfer over a network between a first computer and a second computer includes establishing a plurality of connections for transferring data. The plurality of connections may be established between the first computer and the second computer and may be defined as a virtual circuit. The method may also include de-multiplexing the data into a plurality of data packets and assigning sequence numbers to each of the data packets. The method may further include transmitting the plurality of data packets through the virtual circuit in an order corresponding to the assigned sequence numbers, and receiving the plurality of data packets regardless of the assigned sequence number. The method may still further include sequencing the plurality of data packets into an order corresponding to the assigned sequence number and multiplexing the plurality of data packets. | 02-04-2010 |
Thomas Edward Fairbairn, Maumee, OH US
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20100043729 | ATMOSPHERIC ELECTRON PARTICLE BEAM GENERATOR - Provided is an atmospheric electron particle beam nozzle, with a nozzle body having a lumen disposed therethrough; an electrode that is disposed within the lumen, optionally concentrically with the nozzle body, to define an output chamber within the lumen that encompasses the electrode. Also provided is an atmospheric electron particle beam system that provides: a nozzle, that supplies a nozzle body having a lumen disposed therethrough; an electrode disposed within the lumen, optionally concentrically with the nozzle body, to define an output chamber; an RF generator that is in communication with a transformer having a number of turns and connected to a vacuum variable capacitor, and connected electrically to the electrode; and a fluid source that supplies the nozzle with a fluid. Also herein is a method of projecting an electron beam, by projecting an electron charged fluid sheath over a distance, and projecting the electron beam within the sheath. | 02-25-2010 |
Thomas J. Fairbairn, Dyer, IN US
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20120193590 | LIFTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY INCLUDING JACK SCREW CONNECTOR - A lifting bracket assembly is disclosed. The lifting bracket assembly includes a motor, a pair of gear heads mechanically coupled to the motor such that each of the gear heads is coupled to a jack screw connector, a first and second jack screw, wherein each of the jack screws is coupled to one of the jack screw connectors and one of the gear heads, a first lifting bracket rotatably coupled to the first jack screw, a second lifting bracket rotatably coupled to the second jack screw, wherein the first and second jacks screws are different, a first guide tube fixedly coupled at a first end to the first lifting bracket and coupled to a first rail beam at a second end, and a second guide tube fixedly coupled at a first end to the second lifting bracket and coupled to a second rail beam at a second end. | 08-02-2012 |
Thomas John Fairbairn, Dyer, IN US
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20090170615 | JACK SCREW CONNECTOR - A jack screw connector includes a first clevis including a pair of first clevis legs, an eye block including a first bore and a second bore such that the first and second bores are formed substantially perpendicular to each other, a first pin configured to be supported within the first bore and rotably carried by the pair of first clevis legs when a first end of the eye block is carried therebetween, a second clevis including a pair of second clevis legs sized to engage a second end of the eye block, and a second pin configured to be supported within the second bore and rotably carried by the pair of second clevis legs when aligned therewith. | 07-02-2009 |