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Souheil Ben Smida, Bristol GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110273187PASSIVE SOURCE AND LOAD-PULL ARCHITECTURE FOR HIGH REFLECTION FACTOR SYNTHESIS - An enhanced loop in a passive tuner consists of an extremely low loss coupler and a high directivity circulator. In the case of source reflection factor synthesis, a passive loop generates an additional incident traveling wave. This wave, added to the primary incident traveling wave, augments the traveling wave and thus increases the magnitude of the synthesized reflection factor at the source port of a device, such as a transistor. In the case of load reflection factor synthesis, the passive loop augments the initial reflected traveling wave by pumping an additional traveling wave. This additional traveling wave helps in synthesizing a higher load reflection factor at the load port. This architecture is capable of high reflection factor synthesis that enables load synthesis even on the border of the Smith chart. There is no problem of instability with the architecture of the present invention.11-10-2011

Souheil Benzerrouk, Windham, NH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160103465METHOD TO IMPROVE THE RESOLUTION OF AN SCR BASED POWER SUPPLY - A method to provide high resolution power control in SCR based power supplies utilizing dithering designed to introduce perturbations in the control signal to the power supply controller or firing circuit+, and to thereby control the output of the power supply with increased resolution.04-14-2016

Souheil Benzerrouk, Hudson, NH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120031876SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATE PLASMA SOURCE CONTROL - A plasma source includes multiple ring plasma chambers, multiple primary windings, multiple ferrites and a control system. Each one of the primary windings is wrapped around an exterior one of the ring plasma chambers. Each one of the plurality of the ring plasma chamber passes through a respective portion of the plurality of ferrites. The control system is coupled to each of the ring plasma chambers. A system and method for generating and using a plasma are also described.02-09-2012
20120034394DISTRIBUTED MULTI-ZONE PLASMA SOURCE SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS - A plasma source includes a ring plasma chamber, a primary winding around an exterior of the ring plasma chamber and multiple ferrites, wherein the ring plasma chamber passes through each of the ferrites. A system and method for generating a plasma are also described.02-09-2012
20120035766SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CHOKED FLOW ELEMENT EXTRACTION - A plasma source includes a ring plasma chamber, a primary winding around an exterior of the ring plasma chamber, multiple ferrites, wherein the ring plasma chamber passes through each of the ferrites and multiple plasma chamber outlets coupling the plasma chamber to a process chamber. Each one of the plasma chamber outlets having a respective plasma restriction. A system and method for generating a plasma are also described.02-09-2012
20120146508MEASURING AND CONTROLLING PARAMETERS OF A PLASMA GENERATOR - Methods, systems, and computer program products are described for measuring and controlling parameters of a plasma generator. A current in a primary winding of a transformer or inductive element that generates a plasma is measured. A voltage across a secondary winding of the transformer or inductive element is measured. Based on the current of the primary winding and the voltage across the secondary winding, a parameter of the plasma is determined. The parameter includes a resistance value associated with the plasma, a power value associated with the plasma, or both.06-14-2012
20120314728SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DELIVER AND CONTROL POWER TO AN ARC FURNACE - A power supply system for an arc furnace includes a three phase transformer assembly, back to back SCRs coupled between a power source and the three phase transformer assembly primary windings, and three saturable-reactors, coupled between the three phase transformer assembly secondary windings and a load. A controlled DC current source is coupled between a system controller and each of said three saturable-reactors. The system controller is configured for monitoring the power source and an output current at the load, and for controlling the back-to-back SCRs and the current source.12-13-2012
20130025788Distributed, Non-Concentric Multi-Zone Plasma Source Systems, Methods and Apparatus - A processing chamber including multiple plasma sources in a process chamber top. Each one of the plasma sources is a ring plasma source including a primary winding and multiple ferrites. A plasma processing system is also described. A method of plasma processing is also described.01-31-2013
20140096908DISTRIBUTED MULTI-ZONE PLASMA SOURCE SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS - A processing chamber including multiple plasma sources in a process chamber top. Each one of the plasma sources is a ring plasma source including a primary winding and multiple ferrites. A plasma processing system is also described. A method of plasma processing is also described.04-10-2014

Patent applications by Souheil Benzerrouk, Hudson, NH US

Souheil Benzerrouk, Lowell, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100033565Infrared Defect Detection System and Method for the Evaluation of Powdermetallic Compacts - A pulsed thermography defect detection apparatus including active and passive infrared (IR) thermography for non-destructive testing (NDT) of powdermetallic (P/M) components for on-line and off-line inspection.02-11-2010
20100219757Method and Apparatus of Providing Power to Ignite and Sustain a Plasma in a Reactive Gas Generator - Described are methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for igniting and/or sustaining a plasma in a reactive gas generator. Power is provided from an ignition power supply to a plasma ignition circuit. A pre-ignition signal of the plasma ignition circuit is measured. The power provided to the plasma ignition circuit is adjusted based on the measured pre-ignition signal and an adjustable pre-ignition control signal. The adjustable pre-ignition control signal is adjusted after a period of time has elapsed.09-02-2010
20100327927METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING RADIO FREQUENCY POWER - A method for controlling pulsed power that includes measuring a first pulse of power from a power amplifier to obtain data. The method also includes generating a first signal to adjust a second pulse of delivered power, the first signal correlated to the data to minimize a power difference between a power set point and a substantially stable portion of the second pulse. The method also includes generating a second signal to adjust the second pulse of delivered power, the second signal correlated to the data to minimize an amplitude difference between a peak of the second pulse and the substantially stable portion of the second pulse.12-30-2010

Souheil Gallouzi, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120131136SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TARGETED CONTENT TO A USER BASED ON USER CHARACTERISTICS - A system and method for providing a personalized advertisement for a good or service for display to a user is described. The system includes a communications device operated by the user; a virtual person database comprising information about the user; and a search engine useful for finding advertisements of interest to the user and generating personalized advertisements for display on the communications device.05-24-2012
20120170212TABLET COMPUTER STAND - A tablet computer stand configured to hold a tablet computer in either horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait) positions. Tablet computer stand may comprise a T-shaped tablet computer dock (the “T-Arm”), a dock rotator, a neck, and a U-shaped base (the “U-Foot”).07-05-2012

Souheil Hage-Hassan, Reynoldsburg, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140183913LOCKING STRUCTURE FOR SKIN TERMINALS OF VEHICLE SEAT AND VEHICLE SEAT PROVIDED WITH LOCKING STRUCTURE - A structure is provided to improve rigidity of a locking structure for skin terminals of a vehicle seat. The locking structure for the skin terminals of the vehicle seat includes a seat frame having a tucking groove on an outer surface, a skin terminal of a skin for covering the seat frame, a holding member fixed to the skin terminal, a carpet terminal surrounded by the holding member, and a cut and bent portion for regulating detachment of the holding member. The skin terminal and the carpet terminal are locked in the tucking groove. The holding member is provided with a projection portion, and the carpet terminal is provided with an engagement member engaged with the projection portion for regulating detachment from the holding member. The projection portion is provided closer to the opening side of the tucking groove than the engagement member.07-03-2014
20140183916VEHICLE SEAT - Provided is a seat structure capable of suppressing the size increase of a vehicle seat provided with a rotation member that rotates to stow a seat body. In a vehicle seat that includes a stowable seat body and a link member attached to a seat cushion, the link member rotates about a rotation shaft provided along the width direction of the seat body to shift the seat cushion to a stowed position in stowing the seat body. Further, the link member is positioned below the seat cushion and is attached to the center portion of the seat cushion in the width direction.07-03-2014
20140183920VEHICLE SEAT - Provided is a seat structure minimizes a size of a vehicle seat in which a rotation body rotates by being pressed by a seat back in interlocking a driving unit with the seat back. In a seat including a link mechanism which interlocks a driving unit with a seat back tilted toward a seat cushion, the back and cushion are connected to each other by a bracket at the side of the back and cushion in the vehicle width direction, and a transmission member which rotates to interlock the driving unit with the seat back is provided. The transmission member is adjacent to the bracket in the vehicle width direction and rotates by being pressed by the seat back tilted toward the seat cushion, and a portion pressed by the seat back in the transmission member is positioned outside compared to an outer edge of the connection bracket.07-03-2014
20140183921HEADREST OF VEHICLE SEAT AND VEHICLE SEAT PROVIDED WITH HEADREST - A headrest design described herein improves rigidity and reduces weight of an entire headrest of a vehicle seat. The headrest of the vehicle seat includes a base member attached to an upper part of a seat back, and a reinforcing member attached to the base member. The base member is formed by coupling a front side base member and a back side base member by a coupling member. The reinforcing member includes attachment portions and projection portions having larger width therebetween than that of the attachment portions. The attachment portions are fixed to a front side of a front side base member. The projection portions continue from the attachment portions and protrude to the upper side of the base member.07-03-2014

Souheil Zekri, Tampa, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110160089DNA Biochip and methods of use - The subject invention concerns materials and methods for detecting nucleic acid sequences. One aspect of the invention concerns a silicon-based “biochip” comprising nucleic acid immobilized thereon. In one embodiment, the silicon comprises microcavities. The nucleic acid to be assayed for the presence of one or more target nucleic acid sequences is immobilized on the silicon. A nucleic acid, such as an oligonucleotide probe, having a sequence substantially complementary to the target nucleic acid sequence can be used to detect the immobilized nucleic acid on the silicon. If the nucleic acid used for detection hybridizes with a target nucleic acid sequence, the hybridized sequences can be detected directly or indirectly. In an exemplified embodiment, the oligonucleotide probe can be labeled with a detectable label, for example, a fluorescent molecule. The subject invention also concerns methods for detecting a target nucleic acid using a silicon-based biochip of the invention.06-30-2011

Souheil Zina, Guyancourt FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110202570Method for structuring hierarchical data in relational databases - In a method for structuring, in an ordered tree of predetermined depth P′, of data complying with predetermined criteria Fs and organized in a directed acyclic graph of depth P which comprises nodes and links between the nodes, the nodes and links stored by type in tables of a relational database which is queried by a query language from an application server connected to a user interface, the criteria Fs being determined on the nodes and/or the links, the method includes: creation of a “CACHE” table in the database; determination by the database of a set E; running of an iteration having an identifier id and/or properties; and transmission by the database to the application server of an end-of-process item of information with the number of nodes loaded into the “CACHE” table and of an identifier for access to the “CACHE” table. The iteration includes: determination by the database of the set S of children of the nodes of E complying with the criteria Fs; insertion by the database of the nodes of the set S and of their respective indices in the “CACHE” table; determination by the application server of criteria Fe as a function of the depth P′, of the identifier id and/or of properties of the iteration; determination by the database of the set E by applying the criteria Fe to all of the nodes in the “CACHE” table; and P′=P′−1. The iteration steps are repeated while P′>0 and S≠Ø.08-18-2011

Souheil Zraik, Liverpool, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110239451COAXIAL CABLE PREPARATION TOOLS - Coaxial cable preparation tools. In one example embodiment, a coaxial cable preparation tool is configured for use in preparing a coaxial cable for termination. The coaxial cable includes an inner conductor, an insulating layer surrounding the inner conductor, and an outer conductor surrounding the insulating layer. The tool includes a body. The body includes an insertion portion configured to be inserted between the outer conductor and inner conductor where a section of the insulating layer has been cored out. The body also includes an opening defined in the insertion portion and configured to receive the inner conductor. The body further includes means for increasing the diameter of the outer conductor that surrounds the cored-out section.10-06-2011
20120021642PORT SEIZING CABLE CONNECTOR NUT AND ASSEMBLY - A coaxial cable connector includes a connector body having a first end and a second end, a coupling nut freely rotatable and disposed in relation to the first end of the connector body and a post having a first end and a second end, the post further including a open-ended port retaining portion. The coupling nut includes an internal threaded portion and is disposed in overlaying relation relative to the port retaining portion, which is configured for engaging an external port. The port retaining portion defines a locking collet that prevents loosening of the engaged port, while still guaranteeing electrical continuity without requiring excessive tightening of the connector.01-26-2012
20120028499ONE-PIECE COMPRESSION CONNECTOR BODY FOR COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR - A connector for mounting to the terminal end of a coaxial cable includes a connector body having a first body section and a second axially adjacent body section. The first and second body sections are frangibly connected to one another wherein axial compressive force upon the second body section towards the first body section causes the second body section to fracture and be displaced axially over the exterior of the first body section. As such, the second body section is a compression sleeve which when so moved radially compresses at least a portion of the first body section of the connector body to permit compression of a prepared coaxial cable end.02-02-2012
20120252264METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A SNAP RETAINED PUSH-ON CONNECTOR WITH PORT ADAPTER - A connector assembly includes a connector body and a tubular post having one end fitted in said connector body for securing a coaxial cable, the post including a basket portion at an opposite end. An adapter is further provided, the adapter having a set of internal threads for engaging the threads of an external interface port, said adapter further including a portion which is sized to engage within the interior of the basket portion of the tubular post.10-04-2012
20120252268SLIDE ACTUATED COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR - There is provided a coaxial cable connector for coupling an end of a coaxial cable to an outer diameter of a threaded interface port. The coaxial cable connector includes a connector body, a tubular inner post, and a sleeve member. The connector body has a first end, an opposing second end, and a bore therethrough. The inner post is disposed within the bore of the connector body, and includes a first end and a second end. The first end is adapted to engage the connector body so as to prevent relative axial movement with the connector body. The second end of the inner post is adapted to be inserted into the end of the coaxial cable. Either the first end of the connector body or the first end of the inner post includes a basket portion adapted to engage the threaded interface port. The basket portion includes an outer diameter, an inner diameter that is less than the outer diameter of the threaded interface port, and a relief element. The relief element is adapted to radially expand the outer diameter of the basket portion upon engaging the interface port. The sleeve member is disposed in overlaying relation to the basket portion, and includes an inner diameter that is less than the expanded outer diameter of the basket portion. The sleeve member is axially movable in relation to the basket portion from a first position to a second position to radially compress the basket portion.10-04-2012
20120270440COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR HAVING SLOTTED POST MEMBER - A coaxial cable connector includes a connector body and a post member disposed within the connector body. A coupling nut is threadingly attached to the post member wherein a flanged portion of the post member provides an axial biasing force with regard to an attached interface port. In one version, the flanged portion is slotted.10-25-2012
20130109230CONTINUITY MAINTAINING BIASING MEMBER05-02-2013
20130115795CONTINUITY MAINTAINING BIASING MEMBER - A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.05-09-2013
20130115811CONTINUITY MAINTAINING BIASING MEMBER - A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.05-09-2013
20130115812CONTINUITY MAINTAINING BIASING MEMBER - A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.05-09-2013
20130115813CONTINUITY MAINTAINING BIASING MEMBER - A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.05-09-2013
20130183857CONTINUITY MAINTAINING BIASING MEMBER - A post having a coaxial cable connector comprising a post, a coupling element configured to engage the post, and a connector body configured to engage the post and receive the coaxial cable, when the connector is in an assembled state, the connector body including: an integral body biasing element having a coupling element contact portion, and an annular groove configured to allow the integral body biasing element to deflect along the axial direction, wherein the integral body biasing element is configured to exert a biasing force against the coupling element sufficient to axially urge the inward lip of the coupling element away from the connector body and toward the flange of the post to improve electrical grounding reliability between the coupling element and the post, even when the post is not in contact with the interface port is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.07-18-2013
20130273761CONTINUITY MAINTAINING BIASING MEMBER - A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.10-17-2013
20140154907CONNECTOR PRODUCING A BIASING FORCE - A connector includes, in one embodiment, a post, a coupling element configured to engage the post, and a connector body configured to engage the post. The connector body, in one embodiment, is configured to produce a biasing force.06-05-2014
20140315429CONNECTOR PRODUCING A BIASING FORCE - A connector includes, in one embodiment, a first component, a coupling element configured to engage the first component, and a second component configured to engage the first component. The second component, in one embodiment, is configured to produce a spring, pushing or biasing force.10-23-2014

Patent applications by Souheil Zraik, Liverpool, NY US

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