Michael Murphy
Michael Murphy, Somerset, NJ US
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20080230784 | Cascode circuit employing a depletion-mode, GaN-based fet - A circuit includes an input drain, source and gate nodes. The circuit also includes a group III nitride depletion mode FET having a source, drain and gate, wherein the gate of the depletion mode FET is coupled to a potential that maintains the depletion mode FET in its on-state. In addition, the circuit further includes an enhancement mode FET having a source, drain and gate. The source of the depletion mode FET is serially coupled to the drain of the enhancement mode FET. The drain of the depletion mode FET serves as the input drain node, the source of the enhancement mode FET serves as the input source node and the gate of the enhancement mode FET serves as the input gate node. | 09-25-2008 |
20080230785 | Termination and contact structures for a high voltage GaN-based heterojunction transistor - A semiconductor device is provided that includes a substrate, a first active layer disposed over the substrate, and a second active layer disposed on the first active layer. The second active layer has a higher bandgap than the first active layer such that a two-dimensional electron gas layer arises between the first active layer and the second active layer. A termination layer, which is disposed on the second active layer, includes InGaN. Source, gate and drain contacts are disposed on the termination layer. | 09-25-2008 |
20090035925 | Gallium Nitride Semiconductor Device - A gallium nitride based semiconductor Schottky diode fabricated from a n+ doped GaN layer having a thickness between one and six microns disposed on a sapphire substrate; an n− doped GaN layer having a thickness greater than one micron disposed on said n+ GaN layer patterned into a plurality of elongated fingers and a metal layer disposed on the n− doped GaN layer and forming a Schottky junction therewith. The layer thicknesses and the length and width of the elongated fingers are optimized to achieve a device with breakdown voltage of greater than 500 volts, current capacity in excess of one ampere, and a forward voltage of less than three volts. | 02-05-2009 |
20090321787 | High voltage GaN-based heterojunction transistor structure and method of forming same - A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first active layer disposed over the substrate, and a second active layer disposed on the first active layer. The second active layer has a higher bandgap than the first active layer such that a two-dimensional electron gas layer arises between the first active layer and the second active layer. A flash layer is disposed on the second active layer and source, gate and drain contacts are disposed on the flash layer. | 12-31-2009 |
20110101371 | Gallium nitride semiconductor - A gallium nitride based semiconductor Schottky diode fabricated from a n+ doped GaN layer having a thickness between one and six microns disposed on a sapphire substrate; an n− doped GaN layer having a thickness greater than one micron disposed on said n+ GaN layer patterned into a plurality of elongated fingers and a metal layer disposed on the n− doped GaN layer and forming a Schottky junction therewith. The layer thicknesses and the length and width of the elongated fingers are optimized to achieve a device with breakdown voltage of greater than 500 volts, current capacity in excess of one ampere, and a forward voltage of less than three volts. | 05-05-2011 |
20110215339 | Termination and contact structures for a high voltage GaN-based heterojunction transistor - A semiconductor device is provided that includes a substrate, a first active layer disposed over the substrate, and a second active layer disposed on the first active layer. The second active layer has a higher bandgap than the first active layer such that a two-dimensional electron gas layer arises between the first active layer and the second active layer. A termination layer, which is disposed on the second active layer, includes InGaN. Source, gate and drain contacts are disposed on the termination layer. | 09-08-2011 |
20120238063 | Termination and Contact Structures for a High Voltage Gan-Based Heterojunction Transistor - A semiconductor device is provided that includes a substrate, a first active layer disposed over the substrate, and a second active layer disposed on the first active layer. The second active layer has a higher bandgap than the first active layer such that a two-dimensional electron gas layer arises between the first active layer and the second active layer. A termination layer, which is disposed on the second active layer, includes InGaN. Source, gate and drain contacts are disposed on the termination layer. | 09-20-2012 |
Michael Murphy, Neptune, NJ US
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20100303602 | Skimmer basket cleaning rod - The Skimmer Basket Cleaning Rod is a dual purpose tool for both removing the skimmer plate of a pool skimmer and removal of the skimmer basket to avoid the dangers of human contact with the contents of the skimmer basket and to alleviate any bending over and kneeling on a cement surface, ending the risk of injury to back and knees. The Skimmer Basket Cleaning Rod consists of a solid aluminum rod with a handle on one end and a universal catch on the other end. The catch is designed for removing the skimmer plate through insertion into the skimmer plate hole located at its center while the opposite end is an ergonomically designed handle for ease of retrieving the skimmer plate and the skimmer basket. The Skimmer Basket Cleaning Rod is a one piece extraction devise designed to accommodate all skimmer plates and skimmer baskets for above-ground and in-ground pool skimmers. | 12-02-2010 |
Michael Murphy, Co. Tipperary IE
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20100291500 | CANDLES AND CANDLE HOLDER - A candle holder comprising a body having a mouth, a base and sides that connect the mouth to the base is provided. The mouth comprises an opening arranged to receive a candle and at least a portion of the sides taper inwardly from the mouth towards the base. The inward most point of the tapered portion of the sides defines an aperture having a size which is less than that of the widest part of the candle. Also provided are a candle and a candle stand having a catching device for use with the candle holder. In use, wax and waste material from the candle pass through the aperture of the candle holder into the catching device. Thus, the candle holder can be reused repeatedly without the need for cleaning or replacement of the candle holder. | 11-18-2010 |
Michael Murphy, Collierville, TN US
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20100281529 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING CHANGE OF ADDRESS SERVICES OVER A NETWORK - This disclosure describes systems and methods for collecting and processing change of address data and providing change of address services to a customer using a computer network. The address data can include a physical address, an electronic address, or both. The systems and methods may also provide additional services to the customer to assist in changing addresses. | 11-04-2010 |
Michael Murphy, Wausau, WI US
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20100133783 | VERTICALLY ADJUSTABLE MOUNT FOR JACK ASSEMBLY - A jack assembly for adjusting the height of a trailer is provided. The jack assembly is moveable between an operable and a stowed position. The assembly includes a tube having a slot portion and a slide block moveable within the slot portion. A post connected to the slide block protrudes through an opening in the slot portion to engage a clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism is movable between a clamped position where the slide block is clamped to the tube to prevent the jack from moving, and an unclamped position where the slide block is movable within the slot portion to allow the jack assembly to be moved between an operable position and a stowed position. | 06-03-2010 |
20100213429 | JACK ASSEMBLY WITH MULTIPLE DEGREES OF FREEDOM - A jack assembly having multiple degrees of freedom is described. The jack assembly may provide the user the ability to select single degrees of freedom as desired. The jack assembly may include a pair of jacks, a connecting rod assembly, and a pivot adapter. The jacks may be engaged with a trailer and are adjustable along a Z-axis. The jacks may include an outer tube in a telescopic relationship with an inner tube and a drop leg in a telescopic relationship with the inner tube. The connecting rod assembly may be located between the jacks and be adjustable along an X-axis. The pivot adapter may be capable of pivoting the jacks in a Y-Z plane. The adapter may include a first end secured to an end of the connecting rod assembly and a second end secured to one of the jacks. | 08-26-2010 |
20120153598 | GOOSENECK COUPLER - A gooseneck coupler for engaging a towed vehicle to a towing vehicle is described. The coupler includes an outer tube having apertures that is moveable relative to an inner tube secured to a base plate. A locking plate is pivotally secured to the base plate, wherein the locking plate and base plate both include alignable locking pin apertures. A locking assembly includes a handle and a locking pin that is insertable into the locking pin apertures. A support bracket is secured to the inner tube. The support bracket includes a stop portion and a spacer portion that aligns the locking pin into the locking pin apertures. The coupler also includes set screws locatable through the apertures, wherein the set screws are tightened onto the inner tube to prevent movement of the outer tube. The set screws function as a visual indicator that the outer tube has been over extended. | 06-21-2012 |
Michael Murphy, Vancouver CA
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20100167311 | Oxidoreductases and Processes Utilising Such Enzymes - In Cu-containing nitrite reductase from | 07-01-2010 |
Michael Murphy, Danville, IN US
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20100140867 | SELF-CONTAINED DICE TUMBLER - In one embodiment there is provided a self contained dice tumbler device. The device includes an interior lateral panel positioned within the interior of the device and which separates the interior into a tumbler compartment and a holding compartment. The holding compartment can be used to store playing cards. The device also includes at least one ramp in the tumbler compartment that leads to an exit opening. Dice dropped into the tumbler compartment can get scrambled and will slide out of the exit opening. The cover the top and exit opening on the device, a hinged panel door is included. The hinged panel door has a rear panel to cover the exit opening and a top panel to cover the top of the device. | 06-10-2010 |
Michael Murphy, Tenerure IE
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20090282260 | ELECTRONIC DATA VAULT PROVIDING BIOMETRICALLY PROTECTED ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES - An eVault system securely stores personal data and documents for citizens and allows controlled access by citizens and optionally by service providers. The eVault may be adapted to allow processes involving the documents to be carried out in a secure and paperless fashion. Documents are certified, and biometric matching is used for security. On effecting a match with a biometric identifier presented by a user, the user is allowed access to his personal eVault and to access a personal cryptographic key stored therein. One or more of these personal keys may be securely applied within the eVault to generate an electronic signature, amongst other functions. | 11-12-2009 |
20100088233 | ELECTRONIC DATA VAULT PROVIDING BIOMETRICALLY PROTECTED ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES - An eVault system securely stores personal data and documents for citizens and allows controlled access by citizens and optionally by service providers. The eVault may be adapted to allow processes involving the documents to be carried out in a secure and paperless fashion. Documents are certified, and biometric matching is used for security. On effecting a match with a biometric identifier presented by a user, the user is allowed access to his personal eVault and to access a personal cryptographic key stored therein. One or more of these personal keys may be securely applied within the eVault to generate an electronic signature, amongst other functions. | 04-08-2010 |
Michael Murphy, Tacoma, WA US
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20100037240 | Non Intrusive Application Mechanism - An application integration mechanism may identify and use user interface controls to connect to an application. The integration mechanism may provide a programmatic environment for integrating data received and transmitted between different applications, as well as controlling the operation of the various applications. A general interface type may be defined for various applications and a metadata definition may be used by the interface type to bind specific controls to various identifiers such as friendly names. Within the integration mechanism, a set of automations may be defined to process data received from one application and transfer the processed data to another application with or without user interaction. | 02-11-2010 |
Michael Murphy, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20100021647 | DRY ADHESIVES AND METHODS FOR MAKING DRY ADHESIVES - Dry adhesives and methods for forming dry adhesives. A method of forming a dry adhesive structure on a substrate, comprises: forming a template backing layer of energy sensitive material on the substrate; forming a template layer of energy sensitive material on the template backing layer; exposing the template layer to a predetermined pattern of energy; removing a portion of the template layer related to the predetermined pattern of energy, and leaving a template structure formed from energy sensitive material and connected to the substrate via the template backing layer. | 01-28-2010 |
Michael Murphy, Newark, CA US
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20090259828 | EXECUTION OF RETARGETTED GRAPHICS PROCESSOR ACCELERATED CODE BY A GENERAL PURPOSE PROCESSOR - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for translating application programs written using a parallel programming model for execution on multi-core graphics processing unit (GPU) for execution by general purpose central processing unit (CPU). Portions of the application program that rely on specific features of the multi-core GPU are converted by a translator for execution by a general purpose CPU. The application program is partitioned into regions of synchronization independent instructions. The instructions are classified as convergent or divergent and divergent memory references that are shared between regions are replicated. Thread loops are inserted to ensure correct sharing of memory between various threads during execution by the general purpose CPU. | 10-15-2009 |
20090259829 | THREAD-LOCAL MEMORY REFERENCE PROMOTION FOR TRANSLATING CUDA CODE FOR EXECUTION BY A GENERAL PURPOSE PROCESSOR - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for translating application programs written using a parallel programming model for execution on multi-core graphics processing unit (GPU) for execution by general purpose central processing unit (CPU). Portions of the application program that rely on specific features of the multi-core GPU are converted by a translator for execution by a general purpose CPU. The application program is partitioned into regions of synchronization independent instructions. The instructions are classified as convergent or divergent and divergent memory references that are shared between regions are replicated. Thread loops are inserted to ensure correct sharing of memory between various threads during execution by the general purpose CPU. | 10-15-2009 |
20090259832 | RETARGETTING AN APPLICATION PROGRAM FOR EXECUTION BY A GENERAL PURPOSE PROCESSOR - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for translating application programs written using a parallel programming model for execution on multi-core graphics processing unit (GPU) for execution by general purpose central processing unit (CPU). Portions of the application program that rely on specific features of the multi-core GPU are converted by a translator for execution by a general purpose CPU. The application program is partitioned into regions of synchronization independent instructions. The instructions are classified as convergent or divergent and divergent memory references that are shared between regions are replicated. Thread loops are inserted to ensure correct sharing of memory between various threads during execution by the general purpose CPU. | 10-15-2009 |
20090259996 | PARTITIONING CUDA CODE FOR EXECUTION BY A GENERAL PURPOSE PROCESSOR - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for translating application programs written using a parallel programming model for execution on multi-core graphics processing unit (GPU) for execution by general purpose central processing unit (CPU). Portions of the application program that rely on specific features of the multi-core GPU are converted by a translator for execution by a general purpose CPU. The application program is partitioned into regions of synchronization independent instructions. The instructions are classified as convergent or divergent and divergent memory references that are shared between regions are replicated. Thread loops are inserted to ensure correct sharing of memory between various threads during execution by the general purpose CPU. | 10-15-2009 |
20090259997 | VARIANCE ANALYSIS FOR TRANSLATING CUDA CODE FOR EXECUTION BY A GENERAL PURPOSE PROCESSOR - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for translating application programs written using a parallel programming model for execution on multi-core graphics processing unit (GPU) for execution by general purpose central processing unit (CPU). Portions of the application program that rely on specific features of the multi-core GPU are converted by a translator for execution by a general purpose CPU. The application program is partitioned into regions of synchronization independent instructions. The instructions are classified as convergent or divergent and divergent memory references that are shared between regions are replicated. Thread loops are inserted to ensure correct sharing of memory between various threads during execution by the general purpose CPU. | 10-15-2009 |
20130117548 | ALGORITHM FOR VECTORIZATION AND MEMORY COALESCING DURING COMPILING - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for reducing the number of assembly instructions included in a computer program. The technique involves receiving a directed acyclic graph (DAG) that includes a plurality of nodes, where each node includes an assembly instruction of the computer program, hierarchically parsing the plurality of nodes to identify at least two assembly instructions that are vectorizable and can be replaced by a single vectorized assembly instruction, and replacing the at least two assembly instructions with the single vectorized assembly instruction. | 05-09-2013 |
20130305233 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SEPARATE COMPILATION OF DEVICE CODE EMBEDDED IN HOST CODE - Embodiments of the present invention provide a novel solution that supports the separate compilation of host code and device code used within a heterogeneous programming environment. Embodiments of the present invention are operable to link device code embedded within multiple host object files using a separate device linking operation. Embodiments of the present invention may extract device code from their respective host object files and then linked them together to form linked device code. This linked device code may then be embedded back into a host object generated by embodiments of the present invention which may then be passed to a host linker to form a host executable file. As such, device code may be split into multiple files and then linked together to form a final executable file by embodiments of the present invention. | 11-14-2013 |
20130305234 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE EMBEDDED DEVICE LINKS IN A HOST EXECUTABLE - Embodiments of the present invention provide a novel solution to generate multiple linked device code portions within a final executable file. Embodiments of the present invention are operable to extract device code from their respective host object filesets and then link them together to form multiple linked device code portions. Also, using the identification process described by embodiments of the present invention, device code embedded within host objects may also be uniquely identified and linked in accordance with the protocols of conventional programming languages. Furthermore, these multiple linked device code portions may be then converted into distinct executable forms of code that may be encapsulated within a single executable file. | 11-14-2013 |
Michael Murphy, Baldwinsville, NY US
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20090146828 | MECHANICAL LIFT MAINTENANCE INDICATION SYSTEM - A theatrical lift including a timer and an indicator light. The light indicates a need for maintenance after a predetermined amount of time passes as measured by the timer. Also, a lift, such as a theatrical lift, including an indicator, a reset switch and an indicator housing. The indicator is located on the indicator housing. The reset switch is located inside of the indicator housing. The indicator housing can be opened or partially opened to allow selective access to the reset switch. In this way, the reset switch can be easily reset by a lift maintenance technician as part of performing routine maintenance on the lift, but will not be easily reset by a lift operator as a casual matter. | 06-11-2009 |
Michael Murphy, Waterford IE
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20080295659 | Method of Aligning and Cutting Web of Lidstock - A method for cutting lidstock units from a web of pre-printed lidstock, the steps of: a) providing a web of pre-printed lidstock comprising a plurality of lidstock units across its width and its length and provided with a plurality of registration marks, b) feeding the web in the direction of its length through a cutting region provided with a first and a second optical sensor, c) stopping the feeding of the web when the first optical sensor detects a registration mark, d) moving the web in the direction of its width until a second optical sensor detects the registration mark, e) cutting the web in the cutting region into lidstock units by means of cutters. | 12-04-2008 |
Michael Murphy, Manchester, NH US
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20110214065 | Management of Hierarchical Reference Data - There are methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for managing hierarchical reference data. There is a Web page for access by a user, where the Web page includes (i) data representing a hierarchy and (ii) rules defining modifications that are permitted to be made to data. The user is enabled to make a real-time modification to the data based on the rules. | 09-01-2011 |
Michael Murphy US
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20120125408 | SOLAR PANEL RACKING ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - A racking system for a solar panel includes a solar panel support rack assembly, the solar panel support rack assembly being configured to be coupled to another solar panel support rack assembly. Each solar panel support rack assembly includes a first arm having a first end and a second end, the first arm configured to be coupled to a base structure, a second arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second arm coupled to the first end of the first arm, the second arm being disposed at an angle from the first arm, and a third arm having a first end and a second end, the first end of the third arm coupled to the second end of the first arm and the second end of the third arm coupled to the second end of the second arm. The second arm includes a first channel member and a second channel member, the first and second channel members being disposed on opposing sides of the second arm, and a stop member at the first end. | 05-24-2012 |
Michael Murphy, Arlington, MA US
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20120237730 | DRY ADHESIVES AND METHODS FOR MAKING DRY ADHESIVES - Dry adhesives and methods for forming dry adhesives. A method of forming a dry adhesive structure on a backing material, comprises: forming a template backing layer of energy sensitive material on the backing material; forming a template layer of energy sensitive material on the template backing layer; exposing the template layer to a predetermined pattern of energy; removing a portion of the template layer related to the predetermined pattern of energy, and leaving a template structure formed from energy sensitive material and connected to the substrate via the template backing layer. | 09-20-2012 |
20120319320 | METHODS OF FORMING DRY ADHESIVE STRUCTURES - Methods of forming dry adhesives including a method of making a dry adhesive including applying a liquid polymer to the second end of the stem, molding the liquid polymer on the stem in a mold, wherein the mold includes a recess having a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the second end of the stem, curing the liquid polymer in the mold to form a tip at the second end of the stem, wherein the tip includes a second layer stem; corresponding to the recess in the mold, and removing the tip from the mold after the liquid polymer cures. | 12-20-2012 |
20120328822 | DRY ADHESIVE STRUCTURES - Dry adhesive structures including a liquid polymer on the second end of the stem that is molded on the stem in a mold, wherein the mold includes a recess having a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the second end of the stem. The liquid polymer is cured in the mold to form a tip at the second end of the stem, wherein the tip includes a second layer stem; corresponding to the recess in the mold. The tip is removed from the mold after the liquid polymer cures. | 12-27-2012 |
20150158206 | DRY ADHESIVES AND METHODS FOR MAKING DRY ADHESIVES - Dry adhesives and methods for forming dry adhesives. A method of forming a dry adhesive structure on a backing material, comprises: forming a template backing layer of energy sensitive material on the backing material; forming a template layer of energy sensitive material on the template backing layer; exposing the template layer to a predetermined pattern of energy; removing a portion of the template layer related to the predetermined pattern of energy, and leaving a template structure formed from energy sensitive material and connected to the substrate via the template backing layer. | 06-11-2015 |
20160023699 | Predictively Adjustable Hydraulic Pressure Rails - A robotic device may traverse a path in a direction of locomotion. Sensor data indicative of one or more physical features of the environment in the direction of locomotion may be received. The implementation may further involve determining that traversing the path involves traversing the one or more physical features of the environment. Based on the sensor data indicative of the one or more physical features of the environment in the direction of locomotion, a hydraulic pressure to supply to the one or more hydraulic actuators to traverse the one or more physical features of the environment may be predicted. Before traversing the one or more physical features of the environment, the hydraulic drive system may adjust pressure of supplied hydraulic fluid from the first pressure to the predicted hydraulic pressure. | 01-28-2016 |
Michael Murphy, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20120297672 | KIT TO CREATE A SHAPED FLORAL ARRANGEMENT - A kit includes non-floral components necessary for producing a customized shaped floral arrangement. The kit for creating a floral arrangement includes a substrate having a sculpted shape, a base connectable to the substrate, at least one non-floral component securable to the substrate, the substrate may be adapted to receive flowers to create the floral arrangement. | 11-29-2012 |
Michael Murphy, Algonquin, IL US
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20120305594 | COLORANT STORAGE MEDIUM AND DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR PAINT - A colorant storage medium and dispensing system where colorants are packaged in bags to solve the issue of drying and storage. The system allows end users to convert their old manual dispenser into dispensing non-glycol water based colorants. Since the colorant is stored in an air tight bag, there would be no need to purge colorant. Moreover, the system would not need electricity or computers to operate. The bag may include a stirring mechanism, one or more fill ports and an exit hose that connects to a dispensing unit or an adapter fitted for a dispensing unit. Such an adapter is herein described, as well as a fill kit useful for filling the colorant bags. | 12-06-2012 |
Michael Murphy, Waltham, MA US
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20130251937 | DRY ADHESIVES AND METHODS OF MAKING DRY ADHESIVES - Dry adhesives and methods of making dry adhesives including a method of making a dry adhesive including applying a liquid polymer to the second end of the stem, molding the liquid polymer on the stem in a mold, wherein the mold includes a recess having a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the second end of the stem, curing the liquid polymer in the mold to form a tip at the second end of the stem, wherein the tip includes a second layer stem; corresponding to the recess in the mold, and removing the tip from the mold after the liquid polymer cures. | 09-26-2013 |
20140123789 | ACTUATOR - An actuator includes an outer sleeve with at least a pair of helical slots coiling in a first direction, an inner sleeve with at least a pair of helical slots coiling in a second, opposite direction, and a driver including bearings received through the helical slots of the inner sleeve and into the helical slots of the outer sleeve. | 05-08-2014 |
20140319390 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ELECTRORHEOLOGICAL FLUID VALVE - A printed circuit board electrorheological fluid valve and method with spaced, bonded, epoxy printed circuit board laminates defining flow channels therebetween. Electrodes are formed on opposite surfaces of the flow channels and surface pads on a laminate are electrically connected to the electrodes for applying a voltage thereto controlling the flow of electrorheological fluid in the flow channels. | 10-30-2014 |
20150376465 | METHODS OF FORMING DRY ADHESIVE STRUCTURES - Methods of forming dry adhesives including a method of making a dry adhesive including applying a liquid polymer to the second end of the stem, molding the liquid polymer on the stem in a mold, wherein the mold includes a recess having a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the second end of the stem, curing the liquid polymer in the mold to form a tip at the second end of the stem, wherein the tip includes a second layer stem; corresponding to the recess in the mold, and removing the tip from the mold after the liquid polymer cures. | 12-31-2015 |
Michael Murphy, Naperville, IL US
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20140060504 | Exhaust Gas Recirculation Apparatus and Method for Forming Same - An exhaust gas recirculation cooler for internal combustion engines and a method of forming same. One or more cooler tubes incorporate a flexible section, comprised of one or more integrally formed convolutions, with a tube and fin architecture. The exhaust gas recirculation cooler provides thermal compensation, on a per-tube basis, with the flexible sections of the one or more cooler tubes individually displacing upon the thermal expansion of any of the respective tubes. | 03-06-2014 |
Michael Murphy, Middlesex, NJ US
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20140077266 | Heterostructure Transistor with Multiple Gate Dielectric Layers - A heterostructure semiconductor device includes a first active layer and a second active layer disposed on the first active layer. A two-dimensional electron gas layer is formed between the first and second active layers. A first gate dielectric layer is disposed on the second active layer. A second gate dielectric layer is disposed on the first gate dielectric layer. A passivation layer is disposed over the second gate dielectric layer. A gate extends through the passivation layer to the second gate dielectric layer. First and second ohmic contacts electrically connect to the second active layer. The first and second ohmic contacts are laterally spaced-apart, with the gate being disposed between the first and second ohmic contacts. | 03-20-2014 |
20140239309 | Heterostructure Power Transistor With AlSiN Passivation Layer - A heterostructure semiconductor device includes a first active layer and a second active layer disposed on the first active layer. A two-dimensional electron gas layer is formed between the first and second active layers. An AlSiN passivation layer is disposed on the second active layer. First and second ohmic contacts electrically connect to the second active layer. The first and second ohmic contacts are laterally spaced-apart, with a gate being disposed between the first and second ohmic contacts. | 08-28-2014 |
20150076510 | Heterostructure Power Transistor with AlSiN Passivation Layer - A heterostructure semiconductor device includes a first active layer and a second active layer disposed on the first active layer. A two-dimensional electron gas layer is formed between the first and second active layers. An AlSiN passivation layer is disposed on the second active layer. First and second ohmic contacts electrically connect to the second active layer. The first and second ohmic contacts are laterally spaced-apart, with a gate being disposed between the first and second ohmic contacts. | 03-19-2015 |
Michael Murphy, Canyon Lake, CA US
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20140373768 | Method and Apparatus for Insta Fill Wake System - A Method and Apparatus for Insta Fill Wake System have been disclosed. By using a rotatable cylinder that can be positioned as closed, flood, and drain and deployable on a boat, controlled filling/emptying/holding of water in ballast tanks is possible without the use of pumps. | 12-25-2014 |
Michael Murphy, Cambridge GB
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20150062535 | MEANS AND METHOD FOR DEMONSTRATING THE EFFECTS OF LOW CYLINDER ASTIGMATISM CORRECTION - A new vision test, incorporating textual and non-textual elements in an image, is configured to demonstrate the effects of low cylinder astigmatism and other sources of blur on visual quality. The elements are designed to be noticeable, relevant, important and engaging. The new vision test may be utilized to supplement conventional vision testing. | 03-05-2015 |
Michael Murphy, Livermore, CA US
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20150323294 | SHAPED CHARGE INCLUDING STRUCTURES AND COMPOSITIONS HAVING LOWER EXPLOSIVE CHARGE TO LINER MASS RATIO - An improved shaped charge apparatus and method of manufacturing is provided including a composite wave shaper, a main charge, and a metal liner. An exemplary embodiment's wave shaper can be adapted to manipulate a shock front so that an interaction of the main charge and the metal liner occurs lower along the liner's profile such that the apparatus restricts an initial elongation of a resulting jet. An embodiment can have a thickness of the metal liner sufficient to provide a mass necessary to generate a first size diameter aperture in a target material. An embodiment an also provide a combination of the liner thickness and shock interaction point resulting in the jet having an improved length to diameter ratio among other advantages. An embodiment of the invention can also provide other advantages such as an explosive to mass ratio of less than 3 or 2 to 1. | 11-12-2015 |
Michael Murphy, Collierrville, TN US
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20150332218 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING CHANGE OF ADDRESS SERVICES OVER A NETWORK - This disclosure describes systems and methods for collecting and processing change of address data and providing change of address services to a customer using a computer network. The address data can include a physical address, an electronic address, or both. The systems and methods may also provide additional services to the customer to assist in changing addresses. | 11-19-2015 |
Michael Murphy, Spokane, WA US
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20160030476 | Compositions, Methods And Devices For Promoting Wound Healing And Reducing Infection - Compositions, methods and devices are provided for promoting healing and preventing and treating infection in mammalian subjects. The compositions include pharmacologically active, protease inhibiting, cytokine protecting, aqueous media soluble sulfonated materials, optionally associated with one or more secondary therapeutic agents or carriers, to reduce one or more of inflammation, bacterial proliferation and proteolytic activity. Additionally provided are solubility increasing, stability increasing, toxicity decreasing thiol compounds associated with an antimicrobial compound and optionally secondary therapeutic agents to reduce one or more of inflammation and bacterial infection. Combinations of sulfonated and thiol compounds provide pharmacologically active, protease inhibiting, cytokine protecting, aqueous media soluble, antibacterial, stable, toxicity decreasing, solubility increasing compounds for treating wounds, including burns, in humans and other mammals. | 02-04-2016 |