Clark, CA
Alex F. Clark, San Jose, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080205850 | TITLE MATERIALS EMBEDDED WITHIN MEDIA FORMATS AND RELATED APPLICATIONS - Methods and apparatus are described for enabling actionable content by embedding title materials corresponding to digital bearer instruments in digital media. | 08-28-2008 |
20080243693 | TITLE-ACCEPTANCE AND PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE - Methods and apparatus are described for facilitating donation of a digital asset from a user to an entity. A mechanism is provided by which the user may designate the digital asset to be donated. The mechanism is configured to receive at least a representation of the digital asset. A type of the digital asset is identified with reference to the received representation of the digital asset. Further processing of the received representation of the digital asset is effected with reference to the type. At least the representation of the digital asset is stored in a repository associated with the entity. A notification is provided to the user that ownership of the digital asset has been transferred to the entity. | 10-02-2008 |
20100161444 | METHODS OF FACILITATING MERCHANT TRANSACTIONS USING A COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM INCLUDING A SET OF TITLES - A method of facilitating a transaction between a merchant and a buyer using a computerized system including a set of titles. The method includes storing the set of titles in a merchant site corresponding to a set of products for sale; browsing the merchant site using a client device and selecting a product for purchase; and generating a payment slip title for the product including information relating to a payment amount and a buyer identifier. The method further includes selecting a payment structure from a set of available payment structures; modifying the payment slip title to include information corresponding to the selected payment structure; releasing the product title to the buyer; and transmitting the payment amount to the merchant. | 06-24-2010 |
20100162408 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TITLE STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT - A title management apparatus resident on a first computer including a memory for storing a control program and data, and a processor for executing the control program and for managing the data. The apparatus includes user data resident in the memory including a set of user security indicia. The apparatus also includes a first title object resident in the memory including a title structure, the title structure further comprising a content element, a set of attributes, and a set of title object security indicia. The apparatus further includes a set of stub objects coupled to the title object, wherein the set of stub objects can further optimize the title structure; an authorization structure configured to selectively redeem the content element based at least in part of the user security indicia; and, a title management structure configured to associate a user with the first title object based at least in part of the user data and the title attributes. | 06-24-2010 |
20100299718 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TITLE PROTOCOL, AUTHENTICATION, AND SHARING - A title management apparatus resident on a first computer including a memory for storing a control program and data, and a processor for executing the control program and for managing the data. The apparatus includes a title object resident in the memory including a title structure, the title structure further comprising a content element, a set of attributes, and a set of title object security indicia. The apparatus further includes an authorization structure configured to selectively redeem the content element based at least in part on the user security indicia, and further configured to use a set of protocols. The apparatus also includes a title management structure configured to associate a user with the title object based at least in part on the user data and the title attributes. | 11-25-2010 |
20140019372 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TITLE STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT - A title management apparatus resident on a first computer including a memory for storing a control program and data, and a processor for executing the control program and for managing the data. The apparatus includes user data resident in the memory including a set of user security indicia. The apparatus also includes a first title object resident in the memory including a title structure, the title structure further comprising a content element, a set of attributes, and a set of title object security indicia. The apparatus further includes a set of stub objects coupled to the title object, wherein the set of stub objects can further optimize the title structure; an authorization structure configured to selectively redeem the content element based at least in part of the user security indicia; and, a title management structure configured to associate a user with the first title object based at least in part of the user data and the title attributes. | 01-16-2014 |
20140236746 | METHODS OF FACILITATING MERCHANT TRANSACTIONS USING A COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM INCLUDING A SET OF TITLES - A method of facilitating a transaction between a merchant and a buyer using a computerized system including a set of titles. The method includes storing the set of titles in a merchant site corresponding to a set of products for sale; browsing the merchant site using a client device and selecting a product for purchase; and generating a payment slip title for the product including information relating to a payment amount and a buyer identifier. The method further includes selecting a payment structure from a set of available payment structures; modifying the payment slip title to include information corresponding to the selected payment structure; releasing the product title to the buyer; and transmitting the payment amount to the merchant. | 08-21-2014 |
20150026080 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TITLE PROTOCOL, AUTHENTICATION, AND SHARING - A title management apparatus resident on a first computer including a memory for storing a control program and data, and a processor for executing the control program and for managing the data. The apparatus includes a title object resident in the memory including a title structure, the title structure further comprising a content element, a set of attributes, and a set of title object security indicia. The apparatus further includes an authorization structure configured to selectively redeem the content element based at least in part on the user security indicia, and further configured to use a set of protocols. The apparatus also includes a title management structure configured to associate a user with the title object based at least in part on the user data and the title attributes. | 01-22-2015 |
Aric B. Clark, Mill Valley, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100332386 | ON-LINE PAYMENTS FACILITY - A computer system implements a counterparty management module and a payment module for processing employee direct payroll deposits. The counterparty management module permits an employer to add employee bank accounts to a funds transfer system provided by a banking institution. The employee bank accounts are respectively associated with different employees of the employer. The employer has a bank account at the banking institution. The counterparty management module is accessible to the employer by way of an online banking area of a website of the banking institution. The counterparty management module also permits the employer to specify a payroll-related pay group that includes the employee bank accounts and to specify characteristics of the transferring of funds to the pay group as a whole. The payment module generates payment instructions for transferring funds from the employer bank account to the employee bank accounts. | 12-30-2010 |
Aron Clark, San Mateo, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110244796 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR PERFORMING MULTIPLE TRANSACTIONS THROUGH A SINGLE NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION (NFC) TAP - The subject matter described herein includes a method of performing multiple transactions through a single near field communication (NFC) tap. The method includes storing, at a linking application in a wireless device, a plurality of application identifiers (AIDs) that identify a plurality of applications to be processed in a single NFC tap. The method can further include detecting, by a wireless device reader, a linking application AID in the wireless device that identifies the linking application upon interfacing the wireless device with the wireless device reader through the single NFC tap. The method can include accessing, by the wireless device reader, the plurality of AIDs using the linking application. The method can further include processing the plurality of applications associated with the plurality of AIDs through the single NFC tap. | 10-06-2011 |
Arthur Clark, San Diego, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120144234 | AUTOMATIC ERROR RECOVERY MECHANISM FOR A DATABASE SYSTEM - A computer-implemented method, apparatus and article of manufacture for performing an automatic error recovery in a database system. Automatic error recovery is performed for a query execution plan, following errors, problems or failures that occur during execution, by automatically or manually deactivating and/or activating components, features or code paths, and then re-submitting the query execution plan for execution in the computer system. | 06-07-2012 |
Bejamin J. Clark, Redwood City, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110060324 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR ACHIEVING INTRAVASCULAR, THERMALLY-INDUCED RENAL NEUROMODULATION - Apparatus, systems, and methods for achieving thermally-induced renal neuromodulation by intravascular access are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present application, for example, is directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods that incorporate a treatment device comprising an elongated shaft. The elongated shaft is sized and configured to deliver a thermal element to a renal artery via an intravascular path. Thermally-induced renal neuromodulation may be achieved via direct and/or via indirect application of thermal energy to heat or cool neural fibers that contribute to renal function, or of vascular structures that feed or perfuse the neural fibers. | 03-10-2011 |
Brant M. Clark, Mt. Baldy, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090187341 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO SEARCH FOR LOCAL PARKING - A method for searching for parking for a vehicle using a positioning device and a map having a plurality of segments; determining that the vehicle is near a first location; generating a first route comprising segments from the plurality of segments, prioritizing segments closer to the first location and avoiding use of segments more than once in the first route; generating signals to direct the vehicle along the route using positioning information from the positioning device; and determining that the vehicle is parked. | 07-23-2009 |
20090187342 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACCESS POINT RECORDING USING A POSITION DEVICE - A method and apparatus for identifying access points using a positioning device and a map having a plurality of segments; determining that the positioning device is near a first location; detecting that the positioning device is off-route at a second location; and storing the second location as a first access point associated with the first location on the map. | 07-23-2009 |
Brant Miller Clark, Mt. Baldy, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090030610 | Supplemental powered information receiver - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for a supplemental powered information receiver. A system includes a processor linked to a memory, the memory including at least a Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation process, a clock and internal timer linked to the processor, a programmable power source linked to the processor, and an information receiver module linked to the processor, the information receiver module receiving information when programmed to power up into a standby mode. | 01-29-2009 |
20090187340 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HYBRID ROUTING USING BREADCRUMB PATHS - A method and apparatus for routing using a positioning device and a map having a plurality of segments; generating a first route from a first location to a second location; generating signals to provide directions along the first route using positioning information from the positioning device; detecting that the positioning device is off-route at a third location, the third location being adjacent to the first route; generating a second route by tracking the position of the positioning device from the third location to to a fourth location, and, in some cases, storing the second route for use in route generation. | 07-23-2009 |
20130194109 | Navigational Lane Guidance - Navigational lane guidance enhances a maneuver display by incorporating full display of available lanes in a freeway, when available in the map data. An otherwise regular turn icon display is replaced with a variable width image that grows to show all available lanes, highlighting lanes usable to complete a navigated maneuver. A new lane TrueType font displays the lane guidance image, with individual characters representing each possible line situation. Since TrueType fonts are vector-based, they can be used to generate the lane images at any size, in a platform-independent fashion. The lane font has direction arrows, which can be combined to form composite arrows; and additional direction arrows as needed to allow replacement of the routing icons currently in use. Lane dividers may also be implemented. | 08-01-2013 |
20130197798 | Natural Navigational Guidance - Natural navigational guidance, provides enhanced guidance instructions that take advantage of unique geographic features along a navigated route to specify maneuver points. Guidance points are clearly visible, unambiguous, and locally unique features in the geography of the maneuver area that can be used to aid the user in discovering the place where the maneuver point is. Within a guidance point selection area, a specific guidance point type has a more strict area within which it can be used. A natural guidance point selection area for an upcoming maneuver to be navigated is determined, and a unique geographic feature within the determined natural guidance point selection area is selected as a natural guidance point for navigation of the upcoming maneuver. A turn-type natural guidance point for an upcoming maneuver to be navigated is generated when the user device is within the natural guidance point selection area. | 08-01-2013 |
Brant Miller Clark, Mount Baldy, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090171584 | System and Method for Accessing a Navigation System - A user interface is provided as part of a navigation system's user interface that comprises a plurality of screens. An access screen selector is made available in multiple ones of the screens of the navigations system's user interface, which access screen selector corresponds to an access screen. The access screen is displayed as part of the user interface in response to user selection of the access screen selector. The access screen comprises one or more access selection items. Selection of at least one of the of at least one of the access selection items causes the navigation system to perform a search of geographic information to identify a search result using search criteria that can vary from one search to another. | 07-02-2009 |
Bryan Clark, Mountain View, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080266547 | SCATTEROMETER-INTERFEROMETER AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF SURFACE ARTIFACTS - A scatterometer-interferometer and method for detecting and distinguishing characteristics of surface artifacts provides improved artifact detection and increased scanning speed in interferometric measurement systems. A scatterometer and interferometer are combined in a single measurement head and may have overlapping, concentric or separate measurement spots. Interferometric sampling of a surface under measurement may be initiated in response to detection of a surface artifact by the scatterometer, so that continuous scanning of the surface under measurement can be performed until further information about the size and/or height of the artifact is needed. | 10-30-2008 |
20120008135 | FLUORESCENCE-DETECTING DISK INSPECTION SYSTEM - An optical inspection system includes a fluorescence channel that detects fluorescent behavior (or lack thereof) of artifacts present on a surface under inspection and at least one other optical channel for determining a characteristic of the surface under inspection in an illuminated spot. The other optical channel may be a height measuring channel, such as an interferometric channel or a deflectometric channel, the other optical channel may be a scatterometric channel, or both height measurement and scatterometry may be employed in combination as a three channel system. The presence of absence of fluorescent behavior may be used to correct assumptions about or determine a type of artifact detected by scatterometry, and may be used to correct the polarity of a height measurement made by a height-measuring channel. | 01-12-2012 |
20120057154 | OPTICAL MEASURING SYSTEM WITH MATCHED COLLECTION LENS AND DETECTOR LIGHT GUIDE - An optical surface inspection system provides dark-field detection avoiding ghost images and without capturing, stray, reflected or re-scattered light. The system includes an illumination system that generates an illumination spot on a surface under inspection collecting lens that collects substantially all light scattered from the surface under inspection from the illumination spot. The system also includes a light guide with a first end having a numerical aperture matched to an exit aperture of the collecting lens and a field of view matched to the illumination spot, and a second end coupled to a detector. | 03-08-2012 |
20120057172 | OPTICAL MEASURING SYSTEM WITH ILLUMINATION PROVIDED THROUGH A VOID IN A COLLECTING LENS - An optical measuring system includes a scatterometer in which an illumination beam is provided through an aperture in a lens used to collect light for the scattering detection. The void may be a slit in the lens, a missing portion along an edge of the lens, or another suitable void. Another detection channel may be provided to detect light returning through the void in the collecting lens, for example, a profilometer may be implemented by detecting interference between reflected light returning along the illumination path and light from the illumination source. | 03-08-2012 |
20120154806 | OPTICAL INSPECTION SYSTEM WITH POLARIZATION ISOLATION OF DETECTION SYSTEM REFLECTIONS - An optical inspection system includes a polarizing isolator that reduces error in measurements by preventing ghost light reflected or scattered from element of a detection subsystem from re-entering the illumination and detection optical paths. The polarizing isolator may include a polarizing splitter that isolates light directionally according the a linear polarization state and two quarter-wave plates for transforming linearly polarized light to circularly polarized light. | 06-21-2012 |
C. Bruce Clark, Los Altos, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100213928 | Method and Apparatus for Detecting Rotational Movement of a Piston Rod - A piston rod position sensing system includes a cylinder and a piston rod arranged in the cylinder for movement with respect thereto. A magnetically hard layer is formed on the piston rod to provide a recording medium. A magnetic pattern is recorded in the magnetically hard layer. The magnetic pattern includes tracks recorded in the magnetically hard layer lengthwise of the piston rod. Each track comprises magnetically written regions used to identify a current position of the piston rod. The sensing system also includes a plurality of magnetic field sensors in greater number than the plurality of tracks. Each magnetic field sensor senses the magnetically written regions of one or more of the tracks while the piston rod is moving with respect to the cylinder and generates signals used for detecting rotation of the piston rod in response to the sensed magnetically written regions. | 08-26-2010 |
Charles Clark, El Cajon, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100031523 | BRAKE PAD MEASURING TOOL AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A brake pad measuring device is designed to be small enough to fit through various suspension components or many vehicles' wheel aperture and still maintain the ability to move in three-dimensions. The device is compact enough so that it may take an accurate reading of the thickness of a brake pad while being between the caliper housing and the brake pad backing plate of a vehicle. The device also comprises a spring so that once it is correctly placed, it may be manipulated in order to automatically get a reading of the thickness of a brake pad to the closest millimeter or 32 | 02-11-2010 |
Christopher Clark, Pasadena, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100134653 | DIGITAL EXPOSURE CIRCUIT FOR AN IMAGE SENSOR - Automatic exposure adjusting device considers the image on a pixel-by-pixel basis. Each pixel is characterized according to its most significant bits. After the pixels are characterized, the number of pixels in any particular group is counted. That counting is compared with thresholds which set whether the image is over exposed, under exposed, and can optionally also determine if the image is seriously over exposed or seriously under exposed. Adjustment of the exposure is carried out to bring the image to a more desired state. | 06-03-2010 |
20100141789 | DIGITAL EXPOSURE CIRCUIT FOR AN IMAGE SENSOR - Automatic exposure adjusting device considers the image on a pixel-by-pixel basis. Each pixel is characterized according to its most significant bits. After the pixels are characterized, the number of pixels in any particular group is counted. That counting is compared with thresholds which set whether the image is over exposed, under exposed, and can optionally also determine if the image is seriously over exposed or seriously under exposed. Adjustment of the exposure is carried out to bring the image to a more desired state. | 06-10-2010 |
20120057047 | Method of operating an image sensor having a digital exposure circuit - Automatic exposure adjusting device considers the image on a pixel-by-pixel basis. Each pixel is characterized according to its most significant bits. After the pixels are characterized, the number of pixels in any particular group is counted. That counting is compared with thresholds which set whether the image is over exposed, under exposed, and can optionally also determine if the image is seriously over exposed or seriously under exposed. Adjustment of the exposure is carried out to bring the image to a more desired state. | 03-08-2012 |
Clinton S. Clark, Lake Forest, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120137531 | COORDINATE MEASURING APPARATUS - An improved coordinate measuring apparatus is provided. The coordinate measuring apparatus has a device that holds a CMM adapter plate in a way that simulates the locating points on the electromagnetic device in the CMM. Once in place, the threaded cube on the adapter plate is aligned to the CMM machine axes by holding a sliding V-block on the device against any corner of the cube. The screws that hold the threaded cube in the adapter plate are then tightened, and the adapter plate is released from the device. The threaded cube is now square to the CMM X-Y-Z axes. | 06-07-2012 |
Clinton Scott Clark, Lake Forest, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110000096 | COORDINATE MEASURING APPARATUS - An improved coordinate measuring apparatus is provided. The coordinate measuring apparatus has a device that holds a CMM adapter plate in a way that simulates the locating points on the electromagnetic device in the CMM. Once in place, the threaded cube on the adapter plate is aligned to the CMM machine axes by holding a sliding V-block on the device against any corner of the cube. The screws that hold the threaded cube in the adapter plate are then tightened, and the adapter plate is released from the device. The threaded cube is now square to the CMM X-Y-Z axes. | 01-06-2011 |
Darren L. Clark, Concord, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090164607 | PRIORITIZED CONTENT DOWNLOAD FOR AN ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - Priority-based content retrieval mechanisms for digital entertainment devices are provided. In various embodiments, the download prioritizations may be interrupt-based, sequence-based, or a combination of the two. In interrupt-based prioritizations, a higher priority download request will interrupt a lower-priority download that is already in progress. In sequence-based prioritizations, a plurality of file download requests may be ordered in a download queue depending on the priority of the request, with higher priority requests being positioned towards the top of the queue and lower priority requests being positioned towards the bottom of the queue. | 06-25-2009 |
Derek Clark, San Marcos, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090203460 | PROBE GOLF TRAINING PUTTER - A putting training system is described which includes a modified putter head and may include a modified golf ball. The putter head includes sensor prongs which project from the putter head face. | 08-13-2009 |
Donald B. Clark, Carlsbad, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110147484 | POP-UP IRRIGATION DEVICE FOR USE WITH LOW-PRESSURE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS - A pop-up irrigation device for use in a low pressure irrigation device is described. The device has a housing, a riser partially extensible from the housing and a nozzle body removably attached to an end of the riser in a non-threaded manner, such as using a snap-fit, or in a threaded manner. One, two or more connection tubes or ports may extend laterally from the housing and can each be configured to be connectable to flexible irrigation tubing. Ribs may extend from the housing to facilitate retention when buried. An annular cap can be attached to the open end of the housing and may include an annular, radially-inward extending seal. The closed end of the housing may include a depending stake with a plurality of blades to facilitate mounting of the housing relative to the ground. | 06-23-2011 |
20110147488 | NOZZLE BUSH FOR USE WITH IRRIGATION DEVICES - A nozzle bush is provided for use with an irrigation device, such as a pop-up irrigation device. The nozzle bush includes a plurality of different nozzle bodies removably attached about its periphery, and may include an integrated flush port that can be attached to an irrigation device. | 06-23-2011 |
20110147489 | POP-UP IRRIGATION DEVICE FOR USE WITH LOW-PRESSURE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS - A pop-up irrigation device for use in a low pressure irrigation device is described. The device has a housing, a riser partially extensible from the housing and a nozzle body removably attached to an end of the riser in a non-threaded manner, such as using a snap-fit. One, two or more connection tubes or ports may extend laterally from the housing and can each be configured to be connectable to flexible irrigation tubing. An annular cap can be attached to the open end of the housing and may include an annular, radially-inward extending seal. The closed end of the housing may include a depending stake with a plurality of blades to facilitate mounting of the housing relative to the ground. | 06-23-2011 |
Donald Lawrence Clark, Vacaville, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100287055 | Advertisement system and method - A method, computer program product, and computing device for storing a first advertisement in a non-volatile storage device within a computing device. The first advertisement is rendered on the computing device during a first firmware boot sequence of the computing device. A second advertisement is stored in the non-volatile storage device within the computing device. | 11-11-2010 |
Elizabeth An-Li Clark, Los Gatos, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080250412 | Cooperative process-wide synchronization - One embodiment relates to a computer-implemented method of concurrently performing a process-wide operation in a multi-threaded process being executed on a computer system so as to result in more efficient performance of the computer system. A plurality of threads of the process concurrently participate in the process-wide operation. Finishing steps of the process-wide operation are performed by a last thread participating in the process-wide operation, regardless of whether the last thread is an initiator thread or a target thread. Other embodiments, aspects, and features are also disclosed. | 10-09-2008 |
Glenn Clark, Culver City, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110017220 | SELF-TITRATABLE MANDIBULAR REPOSITIONING DEVICE - The present technology provides a mandibular repositioning device (MRD) which may be self titratable. The MRD may be repositioned relative to the maxilla, e.g., the mandible may be brought, via the device, to a position forward of a neutral resting and/or bite position. The MRD allows for adjusting the maintained forward position by simply biting-down to preserve the desired degree of mandibular advancement. The present technology also allows for movement of the mandible in a lateral direction. The lateral movement is allowed for any forward longitudinal positioning of the mandible. The MRD may use a plurality of components that are coupled together and allow for lateral and longitudinal motion between each other. The present technology may be used in MRDs which may be self-fitted, typically by immersing the device in hot water and then biting into the device, making an impression of the teeth in the softened thermoplastic polymer. It may also be applied to MRDs that do not require any fitting to the teeth and to devices that are custom-fabricated by dental labs. | 01-27-2011 |
20140130809 | SELF-TITRATABLE MANDIBULAR REPOSITIONING DEVICE - The present technology provides a mandibular repositioning device (MRD) which may be self titratable. The MRD may be repositioned relative to the maxilla, e.g., the mandible may be brought, via the device, to a position forward of a neutral resting and/or bite position. The MRD allows for adjusting the maintained forward position by simply biting-down to preserve the desired degree of mandibular advancement. The present technology also allows for movement of the mandible in a lateral direction. The lateral movement is allowed for any forward longitudinal positioning of the mandible. The MRD may use a plurality of components that are coupled together and allow for lateral and longitudinal motion between each other. The present technology may be used in MRDs which may be self-fitted, typically by immersing the device in hot water and then biting into the device, making an impression of the teeth in the softened thermoplastic polymer. It may also be applied to MRDs that do not require any fitting to the teeth and to devices that are custom-fabricated by dental labs. | 05-15-2014 |
Greg Clark, Hillsborough, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090094383 | User Enrollment in an E-Community - An Internet user transfers directly to a domain within an e-community without returning to a home domain or re-authenticating. The user's home domain server prepares and forwards a home domain identity cookie (DIDC) with an enrollment request to a user's browser, with the enrollment request being redirected to an affiliated domain server in the e-community. The affiliated domain server prepares and sends an affiliated DIDC with an enrollment confirmation to the user's browser, redirecting the enrollment confirmation to the home domain server. The home domain server modifies the home DIDC to include a symbol which indicates successful enrollment at the affiliated site. The process may be repeated for a plurality of affiliated domains to achieve automatic enrollment a portion of or an entire e-community. | 04-09-2009 |
H. Bud Clark, Chatsworth, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120259278 | Algorithm Sensor Augmented Bolus Estimator for Semi-Closed Loop Infusion System - An infusion system is for infusing a fluid into the body of a patient. The infusion system includes at least one sensor for monitoring blood glucose concentration of the patient and an infusion device for delivering fluid to the patient. The sensor produces at least one sensor signal input. The infusion device uses the at least one sensor signal input and a derivative predicted algorithm to determine future blood glucose levels. The infusion device delivers fluid to the patient when future blood glucose levels are in a patient's target range. The infusion device is capable of suspending and resuming fluid delivery based on future blood glucose levels and a patient's low shutoff threshold. The infusion device suspends fluid delivery when future blood glucose levels falls below the low shutoff threshold. The infusion device resumes fluid delivery when a future blood glucose level is above the low shutoff threshold. | 10-11-2012 |
H. Bud Clark, Simi Valley, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100324382 | CLOSED-LOOP GLUCOSE AND/OR INSULIN CONTROL SYSTEM - Disclosed are a method and/or system for determining a suggested change in a recommended therapy for a patient based, at least in part, on sensor measurements, and generating an alert to an attendant in a hospital environment upon detection of the suggested change. In another embodiment, a method and/or system is directed to automatically determining a maximum interval to alert an attendant following receipt of a measurement at an operator interface. In yet another embodiment, a method and/or system is directed to blood-glucose sensor calibration. | 12-23-2010 |
James R. Clark, El Macero, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110194897 | Apparatus And Method For On Site Pouring Of Pre-Stressed Concrete Structures - An apparatus and method for on site pouring of pre-stressed concrete structures. A form, having elongated sides spanned by first and second bulkheads at each end, is assembled on a building site. The form defines the size and configuration of a structure, and has an upper edge determining the upper surface of the structure. A transportable cable pre-stressing frame is provided, having a first end and a second end with respective outrigger assemblies and at least one pre-stressed cable extending therebetween. Adjustable means are provided for positioning and maintaining the frame over and generally in longitudinal alignment with the form, the pre-stressed cable lying below the form's upper edge. Concrete is poured into the form, covering the cable. After curing is complete, the portions of the cable extending outside the concrete structure are cut, releasing the tension on the cable and transferring it to the concrete. | 08-11-2011 |
Janna Clark, Belmont, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080255569 | Bone support device, system, and method - A bone support and/or barrier device, system, kit, and method can include an implantable structure having an outer surface, an inner surface, a first bone contact portion, and a second bone contact portion. The structure can be collapsible to an undeployed configuration capable of percutaneous insertion to the interior of a bone and expandable to a deployed configuration in the bone. In the deployed configuration, the first bone contact portion can contact a first portion of the bone, and the second bone contact portion can contact a second portion of the bone such that a load placed on the first portion of the bone can be transferred through the implantable structure to the second portion of the bone. The implantable structure can include a barrier material adapted to restrict a bone filler material inserted into the bone adjacent the inner surface of the structure from flowing to the outer surface of the structure. | 10-16-2008 |
20120004728 | BONE SUPPORT DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A bone support and/or barrier device, system, kit, and method can include an implantable structure having an outer surface, an inner surface, a first bone contact portion, and a second bone contact portion. The structure can be collapsible to an undeployed configuration capable of percutaneous insertion to the interior of a bone and expandable to a deployed configuration in the bone. In the deployed configuration, the first bone contact portion can contact a first portion of the bone, and the second bone contact portion can contact a second portion of the bone such that a load placed on the first portion of the bone can be transferred through the implantable structure to the second portion of the bone. The implantable structure can include a barrier material adapted to restrict a bone filler material inserted into the bone adjacent the inner surface of the structure from flowing to the outer surface of the structure. | 01-05-2012 |
Jarrod Clark, Ontario, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090263799 | ASSAY FOR PROSTATE CANCER - In certain embodiments, a method for detecting a prostate proliferative cell disorder, a prostate cancer or a prostate tumor and/or categorizing Gleason's Sum of the tumors includes performing a digital rectal examination on a subject; obtaining one or more expressed prostatic secretion (EPS) samples from the subject; measuring PSA levels in the EPS; and measuring a biomarker, wherein the biomarker is TMPRSS2:ERG fusion RNA. Optionally, the biomarker may be methylated copies of GSTPI, APC, RARB and/or RASSFI DNA or PCA3 RNA. A kit for performing any of the above embodiments is also contemplated. | 10-22-2009 |
Jason Vaughn Clark, San Pablo, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110025350 | Method of measuring micro- and nano-scale properties - This invention is a novel methodology for precision metrology, sensing, and actuation at the micro- and nano-scale. It is well-suited for tiny technology because it leverages off the electromechanical benefits of the scale. The invention makes use of electrical measurands of micro- or nano-scale devices to measure and characterize themselves, other devices, and whatever the devices subsequently interact with. By electronically measuring the change in capacitance, change in voltage, and/or resonant frequency of just a few simple test structures, a multitude of geometric, dynamic, and material properties may be extracted with a much higher precision than conventional methods. | 02-03-2011 |
Jay Clark, Irvine, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090301232 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR LIQUID SAMPLE HANDLING BASED ON CAPILLARY ACTION - The present invention comprises a removable capillary tip insert which provides for replacement of an individual capillary in the dispensing head of an automated liquid handling apparatus. In some embodiments, the insert has been designed to accept variable capillary lengths while maintaining a constant length protruding from the insert. In a preferred embodiment, the removable capillary insert of the invention comprises a head adapted to accept an insertion tool and tapered to seat in the dispense head; a shaft with external threads which form a threaded collar that permits the insert to be screwed into the dispense head; a lumen running internally from the proximal to the distal ends of the head and shaft which forms a hollow interior in the insert in which a capillary resides; and a capillary tube of user-selected liquid capacity. One embodiment, without limitation, comprises a molded plastic part with an integral capillary tube. Other embodiments comprise dispensing heads with various configurations of capillary inserts and methods for automated liquid dispensing using the same. | 12-10-2009 |
Jay C. Clark, Arcadia, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120131748 | HEATED AND COOLED BED ASSEMBLY - A climate controlled bed comprises a cushion member having an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the cushion member includes one or more recessed areas along its first side or its second side. In one embodiment, the bed further includes a flow conditioning member that may be at least partially positioned with the recessed area of the cushion member, an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member and a fluid temperature regulation system. | 05-31-2012 |
20130097776 | THERMALLY CONDITIONED BED ASSEMBLY - A climate controlled bed comprises a cushion member having an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the cushion member includes one or more recessed areas along its first side or its second side. In one embodiment, the bed further includes a flow conditioning member that may be at least partially positioned with the recessed area of the cushion member, an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member and a fluid temperature regulation system. | 04-25-2013 |
Jeff Clark, Tiburon, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100272420 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANAGING A DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER USING A USER TELEVISION BROADCAST LIST - A system and method of managing a digital video recorder using a user customizable television broadcast list which includes a list of a plurality of user selected television programs being displayed on a website. The television programs on the list are identified based on date and time broadcast information which are retrieved from a storage medium. The list includes television programs only to be broadcast on a particular user selected date. At least one of the user selected television programs from the list is exported to a digital video recorder (DVR) upon the user selecting the at least one user selected television program from the list. The DVR is instructed to automatically record the television programs at a predetermined date and time based on the date and time broadcast information. | 10-28-2010 |
20100275233 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DISPLAYING A USER CUSTOMIZABLE TELEVISION BROADCAST LIST - A system and method for displaying a user customizable television broadcast list includes a plurality of television broadcast programs identified based on one or more user selected parameters via a computer system. A database containing date and time broadcast information of the broadcast programs is accessed. The date and time broadcast information are automatically retrieved from the database. A list of only one or more of the identified broadcast programs to be broadcast on a particular day based on the date and time broadcast information is automatically generated and displayed on a website. The programs are identifiable by scanning one or more of the user's sources, such as a DVR, computer, video rental queue, third party website subscription and the like. The list as well as a watch status may be provided and viewable to other users designated by the user. | 10-28-2010 |
20110138306 | ONLINE INTERACTIVE DIGITAL CONTENT SCRAPBOOK AND TIME MACHINE - Systems and methods for providing an online interactive digital media timeline are described. Users can access a library of dated content that includes television episodes, music videos, music clips, news information, movies and the like. Users are able to generate a personalized scrapbook or timeline by adding content from the library to their scrapbook or timeline. A representation of the selected content may be displayed in the scrapbook or time machine and linked to the actual content. Users can search the metadata of the content to identify content to add or the user may be presented with default content that is the most influential, top selling, and/or most discussed content. Users can also identify content to add to their scrapbook or timeline by searching content by year. The user's scrapbook and timeline can then be shared with other users, and/or analyzed to determine demographic information, personal interests and other user information to optimize advertising and product offers, make content recommendations and target specific demographic groups for online campaigns. | 06-09-2011 |
Jeffrey Clark, Alhambra, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120185524 | Multi-Rate Implementation Without High-Pass Filter - A filtering method approximates a target Finite Impulse Response (FIR) (or transversal) filter and reduces computational requirements by eliminating high pass filtering required by known multi-rate filters. An input signal is copied into two identical signals and processed in parallel by a full-rate path, and by a reduced-rate path. Parallel filters are computed and applied in each path, the reduced-rate signal is up-sampled, and the two signals summed. The high pass filter required by known multi-rate filters is eliminated and the low pass filter in the prior art is implicit in a down sampling. Linear phase FIR filters are used for down and up sampling, resulting in constant group delay. Added benefits include the option of zero added latency through the filtering and the constant group delay added to the target FIR. The user may choose criteria such as minimum resolution in each band. | 07-19-2012 |
Jeffrey L. Clark, Castaic, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110264089 | IRRIGATED CATHETER WITH INTERNAL POSITION SENSOR - A catheter carries a position sensor in a distal, on-axis position in an irrigated ablation tip electrode. The tip electrode has a shell wall that defines a cavity through which fluid flows and exits via fluid ports formed in the shell wall. The cavity is sealed by an internal member extends into the cavity with a baffle portion and a distal portion. The distal portion safely houses the position sensor and the baffle portion diffuses and disperses fluid entering the tip electrode for a more uniform flow through the cavity. The distal portion is configured to provide an annular region that runs along the length of the tip electrode to better feed fluid to the more distal fluid ports on the tip electrode for more uniform cooling at all locations on the tip electrode. | 10-27-2011 |
20110270244 | IRRIGATED ABLATION CATHETER WITH IMPROVED FLUID FLOW - An irrigated ablation catheter includes a tip electrode with a thin shell and a plug to provide a plenum chamber. The tip electrode has an inlet of a predetermined size and noncircular shape, and outlets in the form of fluid ports formed in the thin shell wall. The plurality of the fluid ports is predetermined, as is their diameter. The tip electrode thus considers a diffusion ratio of total fluid output area to fluid input area, and a fluid port ratio. The tip electrode also considers a fluid inlet aspect ratio where the fluid inlet has a noncircular (for example, oval or elliptical) radial cross-section. The plenum chamber has a narrow proximal portion opening to a wider distal portion so that fluid pressure decreases while fluid velocity increases with the desired effect of increased turbulence which decreases momentum for a more uniform distribution of fluid in the tip electrode. Extending distally from the plug is a baffle member shaped to diffuse fluid entering the tip electrode and to house an electromagnetic position sensor. | 11-03-2011 |
20110270246 | IRRIGATED ABLATION CATHETER WITH IMPROVED FLUID FLOW - An irrigated ablation catheter includes a tip electrode with a thin shell and a plug to provide a plenum chamber. The tip electrode has an inlet of a predetermined size and noncircular shape, and outlets in the form of fluid ports formed in the thin shell wall. The plurality of the fluid ports is predetermined, as is their diameter. The tip electrode thus considers a diffusion ratio of total fluid output area to fluid input area, and a fluid port ratio. The tip electrode also considers a fluid inlet aspect ratio where the fluid inlet has a noncircular (for example, oval or elliptical) radial cross-section. The plenum chamber has a narrow proximal portion opening to a wider distal portion so that fluid pressure decreases while fluid velocity increases with the desired effect of increased turbulence which decreases momentum for a more uniform distribution of fluid in the tip electrode. Extending distally from the plug is a baffle member shaped to diffuse fluid entering the tip electrode and to house an electromagnetic position sensor. | 11-03-2011 |
20140058386 | IRRIGATED ABLATION CATHETER HAVING IRRIGATION PORTS WITH REDUCED HYDRAULIC RESISTANCE - An irrigated ablation catheter includes a tip electrode with a thin shell and a plug to provide a plenum chamber. The tip electrode has an inlet of a predetermined size and noncircular shape, and outlets in the form of fluid ports formed in the thin shell wall. The plurality of the fluid ports is predetermined, as is their diameter. Each fluid port has a tapered configuration, for example, a frustoconical configuration, with a smaller inlet diameter and a larger outlet diameter. | 02-27-2014 |
20140187893 | CATHETER WITH IMPROVED SAFETY LINE FOR DISTAL TIP AND RELATED METHOD - A catheter includes a tip electrode with a shell and a support member to provide a plenum chamber. The plug is formed with a U-shaped passage for a safety line to wrap around and secure the support member (with the shell affixed thereto) to the catheter. Additional passages are formed in the plug to accommodate components such as irrigation tubing, lead wire and thermocouple wire pair. A method of manufacture provides distal installation and/or anchoring of the safety line, lead wire and thermocouple wire pair in the support member prior to sealing the support member and mounting the shell. | 07-03-2014 |
20140187916 | CATHETER WITH COMBINED POSITION AND PRESSURE SENSING STRUCTURES - A catheter is responsive to external and internal magnetic field generators for generating position data of the catheter position and pressure data to determine pressured exerted on a distal end of the catheter when engaged with tissue, with a reduced number of sensing coils and reduced number of sensing coil leads for minimizing lead breakage and failure. The catheter includes a distal section adapted for engagement with patient tissue, where the distal section has a proximal portion, a distal portion and a flexible joint with a resilient member adapted to allow axial displacement and angular deflection between the proximal and distal portions of the distal section. | 07-03-2014 |
20140187917 | CATHETER WITH SERIALLY CONNECTED SENSING STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF CALIBRATION AND DETECTION - A catheter is responsive to external and internal magnetic field generators for generating signals representing position and pressure data, with a reduced number of sensing coil leads for minimizing lead breakage and failure. The catheter includes a flexible joint with pressure sensing and position coils, at least pair of a pressure sensing coil and a position coil are serially connected. Methods of calibrating a catheter for position and pressure sensing, and detecting magnetic field interference with one catheter by another catheter or other metal or ferrous object advantageously use signals between two sets of sensors as a “back up” or “error check”. | 07-03-2014 |
20140188104 | CATHETER WITH DIRECT COOLING ON NONABLATING ELEMENT - A catheter tip electrode has a tissue contacting surface which electrically conducts RF energy to the tissue and is more thermally conductive than adjacent non-electrically conductive coating or cover which prevents RF conduction to the tissue contacting that surface. The tip electrode has a shell with a nonablating hollow proximal neck portion and a distal ablating portion defining a fluid chamber, and a plug-like support member which is configured with a fluid channel on its outer surface so a fluid passage is provided between the member and the neck portion for convective or direct cooling of the nonablating neck portion and nonconductive tubing covering it. | 07-03-2014 |
20140350550 | CONFIGURABLE CONTROL HANDLE FOR CATHETERS AND OTHER SURGICAL TOOL - A control handle for a surgical tool, e.g., an irrigated ablation catheter for use with a fluid side arm, has a housing defining an interior cavity and having a port through which the component can extend into the interior cavity. The housing has a detachable plug covering at least a portion of the port and being at least partially surrounded by a recessed groove to facilitate detachment of the plug from the housing. The recessed groove may be formed on an outer surface of the housing and there may be a second recessed groove on an inner surface of the housing generally tracing the first groove. The plug may also include a hinge to allow the plug to be arranged at an angled position relative to the housing without being fully detached from the housing. | 11-27-2014 |
20150038961 | CATHETER WITH IMPROVED IRRIGATED TIP ELECTRODE HAVING TWO-PIECE CONSTRUCTION, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREFOR - A catheter has a two-piece tip electrode with a shell and a support structure that are secured to each other by multiple redundant mechanisms in order to reduce the risk of tip detachment during a procedure. The tip electrode includes at least two different welds attaching the shell to the support structure to provide a dual failure mode. One weld includes a seam weld and another weld includes a penetration weld. | 02-05-2015 |
John D. Clark, Northridge, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110317708 | QUALITY OF SERVICE CONTROL FOR MPLS USER ACCESS - A method of associating a Quality of Service priority with a Service Access Point (SAP) is disclosed. The method provides for provision of Quality of Service priorities on incoming data packets as per the configuration specified in the SAP associated with the data packet. The method allows for a configuration in which the incoming packet will specify its own QoS priority. The provisioning of Quality of service on a per SAP basis allows for a finer granularity of prioritizing of packets over Quality of Service methods known in the art. | 12-29-2011 |
Joseph E. Clark, Diamond Springs, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110153725 | SECURE OUT-OF-BAND STORAGE CONTROL - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and computing devices configured to establish secure out-of-band storage control. In various embodiments, a management module in a client device may be used to communicate with a server device independent of an operating system of the client device, to facilitate remote storage services. Other embodiments may be disclosed and claimed. | 06-23-2011 |
Julian Clark, Oakland, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090204331 | Method For Determining Geological Information Related To A Subsurface Volume Of Interest - A method of determining geological information related to a subsurface volume. In one embodiment, the method comprises obtaining a seismic information related to a subsurface volume; determining a horizon volume that automatically maps the seismic information into a flattened volume, wherein one axis of the flattened volume corresponds to chronostratigraphic time, and wherein horizons represented by the seismic information are automatically accounted for in the horizon volume, and are shifted by the horizon volume into the flattened volume to be substantially planar and substantially perpendicular to the axis of the flattened volume that corresponds to chronostratigraphic time; determining a derivative of the horizon volume with respect to chronostratigraphic time; and determining geological information related to the subsurface volume based on the derivative of the horizon volume with respect to chronostratigraphic time. | 08-13-2009 |
20090204332 | Method For Indexing A Subsurface Volume For The Purpose Of Inferring Geologic Information - A method of determining a horizon volume. In one embodiment, the horizon volume is determined from obtained seismic information, and maps the obtained seismic information onto a flattened volume such that in the flattened volume, horizons represented in the obtained seismic information are shifted to be substantially coplanar with a surface defined by the horizon volume as an estimate of a single chronostratigraphic time such that the parameters of the flattened volume include (i) a two-dimensional position in a surface plane, and (ii) a metric related to chronostratigraphic time. | 08-13-2009 |
20090312995 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODELING FLOW EVENTS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FORMATION OF A GEOLOGICAL RESERVOIR - A system configured to model geometric architectures of flow events in geological reservoirs. In one embodiment, the system comprises a geological control input, a rules module, and a modeling module. The geological control input is configured to receive a set of environmental conditions that act as geological controls impacting a geometric architecture of a geological reservoir at a point in geologic time. The rules module is configured to apply a set of rules to the set of environmental conditions present at the point in geologic time to determine geometric flow parameters of the geometric architecture, wherein the set of rules comprise one or more empirical rules. The modeling module is configured to model the geometric architecture based on the geometric flow parameters determined for the flow event by the rules module. | 12-17-2009 |
Karen Lynn Clark, Carlsbad, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110295620 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED PATIENT SCREENING AND TRIAGE - A computer-based screening instrument system and method comprising a patient interactive device coupled with a data network and an administrative server, the administrative server operatively connected to a database and a printer, wherein the administrative server is configured to serve as a screening instrument to the patient interactive device and to receive responsive information from the patient interactive device; and a triage module, wherein the screening instrument comprises a plurality of issues, an issue having a patient prompt and one or more patient selectable responses, wherein the patient interactive device, for each issue in the screening instrument, displays the related patient prompt, receive an indication of a patient selection of a related patient selectable response and transmit information representing the indication to the administrative server; wherein the administrative server receives the information and stores a patient response record comprising the information received; wherein the triage module compares a particular patient's response record with a set of triage rules and performs at least one of the following: (1) generate and transmit a triage message indicating a patient exigency to a communication device of a member of the patient's professional health care team, and (2) generate and transmit a message indicating the patient's request to discuss an issue with a member of the patient's professional health care team to the communication device. | 12-01-2011 |
Ken Clark, Tustin, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100010905 | Transaction Data Capture Device and System - The present invention is directed to a device and system for capturing transaction data sent between a point of sale terminal and a peripheral device. The transaction data capture device includes an input for receiving transaction data sent from the point of sale terminal to a peripheral device during the course of a transaction with a customer and an output for transmitting the transaction data to the peripheral device. The transaction data capture device further includes a processor programmed to detect and save the transaction data received at the input and associate the transaction data with customer identity information identifying the customer. The transaction data capture device also includes a memory for storing the associated transaction data and customer identity and a network interface for routing the transaction data and associated identity information from memory over a data communications network. | 01-14-2010 |
Kevin Clark, Santa Cruz, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100322243 | SCHEDULER FOR TRANSMIT SYSTEM INTERFACES - A system balances bandwidth used by a data stream. The system receives data in the data stream and partitions the data into bursts. The system then identifies whether a size of a current one of the bursts is less than a size of a maximum burst associated with the data stream and schedules an additional burst in the data stream when the current burst size is less than the maximum burst size. The system transmits the current burst and the additional burst to balance bandwidth used by the data stream. | 12-23-2010 |
Larry Clark, Manhattan Beach, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110179679 | SHOE MIDSOLE - A midsole of a shoe with multiple layers in which at least one of the layers is wrapped in film in order to protect it from the elements, provide stability and also to provide some visual features. | 07-28-2011 |
Mark Clark, Aptos, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110092157 | Device Wearing Status Determination Using RSSI - Methods and apparatuses for determining the wearing status of body worn devices are disclosed. In one example, RSSI values are processed to identify the wearing status of a body worn device. | 04-21-2011 |
20110269502 | Multiple RF Band Operation in Mobile Devices - Methods and apparatuses for multiple RF band operation in mobile devices are disclosed. In one example, a method for dual radio frequency band operation includes operating a mobile communication device in a first radio frequency band, monitoring a RSSI associated with the mobile communication device, and switching operation of the mobile communication device to operation in a second radio frequency band responsive to the RSSI crossing a threshold RSSI value. | 11-03-2011 |
20120034937 | Communications System with Efficient Multiprotocol-Aware Channel Selection and Interference Avoidance - In one example, a method and system for selecting a channel for use with a mobile communication device is described. A shared frequency band shared between a first wireless communications protocol and a second wireless communications protocol is scanned to identify an active second wireless communications protocol channel. One or more first wireless communications protocol channels corresponding to the active second wireless communications protocol channel are removed from a list of selectable channels. A first wireless communications protocol channel is selected from the list of selectable channels. | 02-09-2012 |
20130156177 | CALL CONTROL ACROSS MULTIPLE INTERFACES - Methods and apparatuses for call control are disclosed. In one example, methods and apparatuses for receiving communications associated with a monitoring of a first interface, a second interface, and a third interface for an incoming call. A current active call is placed in a bold queue, the hold queue configured to contain calls placed on hold received over the first interface, the second interface, and the third interface. Notification of a second user action to place the incoming call on a hold status is received. The incoming call is placed in the hold queue, a next call from the hold queue is retrieved, and the next call is activated. | 06-20-2013 |
Michael Clark, Los Gatos, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100205522 | REGISTRY DRIVEN INTEROPERABILITY AND EXCHANGE OF DOCUMENTS - The present invention relates to systems and methods for registry driven transformation of a document exchanged between businesses or applications. More particularly, it relates to systems and protocols for using one or more commonly accessible registries to transform electronic commerce documents among dissimilar interfaces, preferably XML documents. Particular aspects of the present invention are described in the claims, specification and drawings. | 08-12-2010 |
20140164898 | REGISTRY DRIVEN INTEROPERABILITY AND EXCHANGE OF DOCUMENTS - The present invention relates to systems and methods for registry driven transformation of a document exchanged between businesses or applications. More particularly, it relates to systems and protocols for using one or more commonly accessible registries to transform electronic commerce documents among dissimilar interfaces, preferably XML documents. Particular aspects of the present invention are described in the claims, specification and drawings. | 06-12-2014 |
Michael Henry Clark, Alta Loma, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110005140 | ARTICULATING ROLLER ARM ASSEMBLY - An articulating roller arm assembly comprising a single integral piece cantilever beam with a span section and a throw section, with the span section oriented substantially transverse the throw section. A first distal end of the throw section and a distal end of the span section form a bend of the single integral piece cantilever beam. The articulating roller arm assembly further including a first wheel that is coupled with a first distal end of the throw section, and a second wheel that is coupled with a second distal end of the throw section. | 01-13-2011 |
20130019396 | ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS - An enclosure, comprising a sill that includes a drainage system having a spill channel that has a first barrier and a second barrier, with the second barrier positioned below the spill channel and facing a lower distal end of an exterior side of a stationary panel. The enclosure further provides set of hinge and distal rollers for maximum articulation of non-stationary panels without much encroachment into a closed space. | 01-24-2013 |
Michael L. Clark, San Marcos, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090120521 | Solenoid Actuated Pilot Valve for Irrigation System Valve - A solenoid actuated pilot valve includes a pilot valve housing defining a pilot valve chamber and a solenoid. The solenoid includes and end cap connected to the pilot valve housing, a reciprocable plunger, and a piston having a shaft with a first end connected to and end of the plunger and a second end connected to a piston head. The end cap has a bore through which the shaft of the piston reciprocates and a first port separate from the bore. A first seal on a first side of the piston head is provided for sealing a first end of the first port. A second seal on a second side of the piston head is provided for sealing a first end of a second port in the pilot valve housing. | 05-14-2009 |
20100187331 | Gear Driven Sprinkler with Top Turbine - A sprinkler comprises a nozzle, a turbine and a gear train reduction. The gear train reduction has an output stage that is coupled to the nozzle. The turbine is located between the nozzle and the gear train reduction and is coupled to an input stage of the gear train reduction. | 07-29-2010 |
20120043398 | Gear Driven Sprinkler with Top Turbine - A sprinkler comprises a nozzle, a turbine and a gear train reduction. The gear train reduction has an output stage that is coupled to the nozzle. The turbine is located between the nozzle and the gear train reduction and is coupled to an input stage of the gear train reduction. | 02-23-2012 |
20120132727 | Dual Trajectory Nozzle for Rotor-Type Sprinkler - A sprinkler includes a turbine, a gear drive, a nozzle turret, and a nozzle that is installed in the turret. The gear drive rotatably couples the turbine and the nozzle. The nozzle has an exit angle which is different from its entry angle to change the trajectory of the water as it passes through the nozzle. The nozzle can be installed in an orientation to increase the trajectory of the water leaving the sprinkler, or installed in an orientation to decrease the trajectory of the water leaving the sprinkler. | 05-31-2012 |
20120234940 | Low Precipitation Rate Rotor-Type Sprinkler with Intermittent Stream Diffusers - An irrigation sprinkler includes an outer case and a riser extensible from the outer case by water pressure and normally in a retracted position. A nozzle is rotatably mounted at an upper end of the riser. A turbine is mounted in the riser for rotation by water entering a lower end of the riser. A gear train reduction is mounted in the riser. A gear driven coupling mechanism mounted in the riser couples the gear train reduction and the nozzle. A pressure regulator valve is located inside a nozzle turret of the sprinkler and includes a valve member that is pivotably mounted between the gear train reduction and the nozzle. | 09-20-2012 |
20120273593 | Irrigation Sprinkler with Ratcheting Manual Nozzle Rotation - A sprinkler includes a turbine, a nozzle, a gear train reduction and a reversing mechanism that rotatably couples the gear train reduction and the nozzle. The gear train reduction includes an input stage and a planetary gear drive output stage that includes a first portion of the reversing mechanism. A second portion of the reversing mechanism is located outside of the gear train reduction. The second portion of the reversing mechanism includes a pair of arc tabs. At least one of the arc tabs is adjustable to establish an arc of coverage of the sprinkler when the water flowing past the turbine causes the gear train reduction and the reversing mechanism to oscillate the nozzle back and forth between a pair of arc stops. The arc stops are defined by the locations of the arc tabs. The input stage of the gear train reduction includes a mechanism that allows manual rotation of the nozzle between the arc stops without having to back drive the gears in the input stage. | 11-01-2012 |
20130270361 | Pop-Up Irrigation Sprinkler with Shock Absorbing Riser Spring Damping Cushion - A pop-up rotor-type irrigation sprinkler includes an outer case and a riser assembly telescopically extensible from the outer case. A coil spring surrounds the riser assembly and normally holds the riser assembly in a lower retracted position within the outer case. The coil spring is dimensioned and configured to permit extension of the riser assembly to a raised upper position when pressurized water is introduced into the outer case. A cushion made of an elastomeric material is retained in the outer case adjacent an end thereof and surrounds the riser assembly. The cushion may be solid and may move between hard structures to facilitate absorption of the shock of the impact caused by rapid extension of the riser assembly to its raised upper position. The cushion may also include a plurality of voids that facilitate deformation and shock absorption. | 10-17-2013 |
Nicholas Clark, San Jose, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090048920 | Method for Improving Internet Advertising by Intermittently Mixing Advertising with Targeted Content - A system engaging users with internet advertisement areas using interesting content is presented. Areas normally devoted to internet advertisements are periodically replaced with engaging content. In one embodiment, RSS web feeds are used to obtain recent and summarized bits of engaging content to place in the advertising areas. In yet another embodiment, hybrid mixes of engaging content and advertisements are displayed. In this manner, internet viewers remain engaged with the areas on an internet web page that are normally devoted to internet advertisements. | 02-19-2009 |
Nicholas Clark, Sacramento, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110250934 | CHARGING WHILE WIRELESS - The present invention in several embodiments is a system that allows users to charge the battery of their cell phone without having to utilize traditional means. The present invention gives cell phone users the opportunity to charge their phone's battery utilizing a wireless router or other RF source. This product may virtually eliminate calls being ruined or dropped because of a dying battery. Using this innovative item, multiple consumers will be able to charge their cell phones at the same time. Anyone can use Charging While Wireless to keep their cell phone battery full without having to waste time plugging in the device. | 10-13-2011 |
Peter Clark, Folsom, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080250965 | Rail car collision system - A rail car collision system is disclosed that includes a front face and an underframe having a first anticlimber. The first anticlimber protrudes from and extends across at least a portion of the front face at a first position. At least one second anticlimber extends along at least a portion of the front face at a second position that is vertically different than the first position. | 10-16-2008 |
20100199881 | Rail Car Collision System - A rail car collision system is disclosed that includes a front face and an underframe having a first anticlimber. The first anticlimber protrudes from and extends across at least a portion of the front face at a first position. At least one second anticlimber extends along at least a portion of the front face at a second position that is vertically different than the first position. | 08-12-2010 |
Philip R. Clark, Tarzana, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120182011 | PHASE DETECTION IN AN ATOMIC SENSING SYSTEM - One embodiment of the invention includes an atomic sensing system. The system includes an atomic sensing device configured to generate an output signal along an output axis in response to a plurality of control parameters. The system also includes a signal generator configured to apply a reference signal to a cross-axis that is approximately orthogonal to the output axis. The system also includes a phase measurement system configured to demodulate the output signal relative to the reference signal to measure a relative phase alignment between the output axis and a physical axis of the atomic sensing device based on the reference signal. | 07-19-2012 |
20140159718 | COMBINED ELECTRON PARAMAGNETIC RESONANCE (EPR) AND NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE (NMR) MAGNETOMETER SYSTEM - One embodiment of the invention includes a magnetometer system. The system includes a sensor cell comprising alkali metal particles and a probe laser configured to provide a probe beam through the sensor cell. The system also includes a detection system configured to implement nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) detection of a vector magnitude of an external magnetic field in a first of three orthogonal axes based on characteristics of the probe beam passing through the sensor cell and to implement electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) detection of a vector magnitude of the external magnetic field in a second and a third of the three orthogonal axes based on the characteristics of the probe beam passing through the sensor cell. The system further includes a controller configured to calculate a scalar magnitude of the external magnetic field based on the magnitude of the external magnetic field in each of the three orthogonal axes. | 06-12-2014 |
20140184216 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD TO SUBSTANTIALLY MITIGATE AC STARK SHIFT EFFECTS IN A SENSOR SYSTEM - One embodiment includes a sensor system. The system includes a cell system comprising a pump laser configured to generate a pump beam to polarize alkali metal particles enclosed within a sensor cell. The system also includes a detection system comprising a probe laser configured to generate a probe beam. The detection system can also be configured to calculate at least one measurable parameter based on characteristics of the probe beam passing through the sensor cell resulting from precession of the polarized alkali metal particles in response to an applied magnetic field. The system further includes an AC Stark shift control system configured to frequency-modulate the pump beam and to control a center frequency of a frequency-modulated pump beam based on the characteristics of the probe beam passing through the sensor cell to substantially stabilize and mitigate the effects of AC Stark shift on the at least one measurable parameter. | 07-03-2014 |
Raymond Clark, San Marcos, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080313753 | Compositions and Methods for Improving Heart Function - The present invention relates to treating or ameliorating heart disease associated with poor myocardial performance, e.g., diabetic cardiomyopathy and associated disorders, particularly to treating, preventing or ameliorating such disorders through inhibition of O-GlcNAcylation and/or increased activity of O-GlnNAcase. The invention provides vectors for gene transfer of O-GlnNAcase. In one aspect, the invention provides cells, vectors, formulations comprising them and methods of using them, for the gene transfer of the human O-GlnNAcase gene, e.g., to treat conditions and diseases associated with impaired cardiac contractility, such as that, found associated with diabetic cardiomyopathy. In another aspect, the invention provides non-human transgenic animals and host cells comprising genetically engineered cells having increased activity of O-GlnNAcase. | 12-18-2008 |
Reginald W. Clark, San Diego, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110139999 | UV FLUX MULTIPLICATION SYSTEM FOR STERILIZING AIR, MEDICAL DEVICES AND OTHER MATERIALS - An ultraviolet flux multiplying air sterilization chamber comprises inner surfaces having a diffuse reflective behavior. The sterilization chamber includes an inlet aperture and an outlet aperture for air to flow through said chamber and a light source emitting an ultraviolet light. Due to the reflectivity of the inner surfaces of the chamber, a flux of the ultraviolet light is multiplied by reflecting multiple times from the inner surfaces of the chamber. The inlet and outlet apertures are advantageously configured to reduce the amount of light that escapes from the chamber and increase the amount of photons available in the chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, perforated end panels having diffuse, reflective interior surfaces may be provided over at least a portion of the inlet and outlet apertures. | 06-16-2011 |
20120315184 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DIFFUSE REFLECTIVE UV CAVITY AIR TREATMENT - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and its methods of use which provides a reflective cavity technique that significantly increases the intensity and uniformity of UV energy, enabling very high and uniform UV irradiance. The high UV irradiance and high uniformity lead to previously unobtainable levels of air sterilization. | 12-13-2012 |
20140091230 | UV FLUX MULTIPLICATION SYSTEM FOR STERILIZING AIR, MEDICAL DEVICES AND OTHER MATERIALS - An ultraviolet flux multiplying air sterilization chamber comprises inner surfaces having a diffuse reflective behavior. The sterilization chamber includes an inlet aperture and an outlet aperture for air to flow through said chamber and a light source emitting an ultraviolet light. Due to the reflectivity of the inner surfaces of the chamber, a flux of the ultraviolet light is multiplied by reflecting multiple times from the inner surfaces of the chamber. The inlet and outlet apertures are advantageously configured to reduce the amount of light that escapes from the chamber and increase the amount of photons available in the chamber. In an exemplary embodiment, perforated end panels having diffuse, reflective interior surfaces may be provided over at least a portion of the inlet and outlet apertures. | 04-03-2014 |
Richard John Clark, Los Gatos, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120233172 | SYSTEM TO CATALOG AND SEARCH POINT-IN-TIME INSTANCES OF A FILE SYSTEM - A system to catalog and search point-in-tine instances of a file system is disclosed. A catalog engine takes backups of file data generated by a storage system and catalogs the backups of file data into a searchable catalog of independent metadata records. The metadata is represented by baseline structure and delta files. | 09-13-2012 |
Robert D. Clark, San Marcos, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100237395 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH GATE DIELECTRIC CONTAINING MIXED RARE EARTH ELEMENTS - A semiconductor device, such as a transistor or capacitor, is provided. The device includes a substrate, a gate dielectric over the substrate, and a conductive gate electrode film over the gate dielectric. The gate dielectric includes a mixed rare earth nitride or oxynitride film containing at least two different rare earth metal elements. | 09-23-2010 |
20130115721 | EPITAXIAL FILM GROWTH IN RETROGRADE WELLS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - A method of fabricating a semiconductor device. A substrate is provided and includes a dielectric layer and a mask layer, which is patterned and developed. A plurality of trenches is created within the dielectric material by a retrograde etching process. The plurality of trenches is subsequently overfilled with a material by heteroepitaxial growth with aspect ratio trapping. The material includes at least one of germanium, a Group III-V compound, or a combination of two or more thereof. The overfilled plurality of trenches is then planarized. | 05-09-2013 |
Robert D. Clark, Livermore, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110165328 | METHOD OF FORMING MIXED RARE EARTH OXIDE AND ALUMINATE FILMS BY ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION - A method is provided for depositing a gate dielectric that includes at least two rare earth metal elements in the form of an oxide or an aluminate. The method includes disposing a substrate in a process chamber and exposing the substrate to a gas pulse containing a first rare earth precursor and to a gas pulse containing a second rare earth precursor. The substrate may also optionally be exposed to a gas pulse containing an aluminum precursor. Sequentially after each precursor gas pulse, the substrate is exposed to a gas pulse of an oxygen-containing gas. In alternative embodiments, the first and second rare earth precursors may be pulsed together, and either or both may be pulsed together with the aluminum precursor. The first and second rare earth precursors comprise a different rare earth metal element. The sequential exposing steps may be repeated to deposit a mixed rare earth oxide or aluminate layer with a desired thickness. Purge or evacuation steps may also be performed after each gas pulse. | 07-07-2011 |
20120083127 | METHOD FOR FORMING A PATTERN AND A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A method for forming a fine pattern on a substrate includes providing a substrate including a material with an initial pattern formed thereon and having a first line width, performing a self-limiting oxidation and/or nitridation process on a surface of the material and thereby forming an oxide, a nitride, or an oxynitride film on a surface of the initial pattern, and removing the oxide, nitride, or oxynitride film. The method further includes repeating the formation and removal of the oxide, nitride, or oxynitride film to form a second pattern having a second line width that is smaller than the first line width of the initial pattern. The patterned material can contain silicon, a silicon-containing material, a metal, or a metal-nitride, and the self-limiting oxidation process can include exposure to vapor phase ozone, atomic oxygen generated by non-ionizing electromagnetic (EM) radiation, atomic nitrogen generated by ionizing or non-ionizing EM radiation, or a combination thereof. | 04-05-2012 |
20120252196 | METHOD FOR FORMING ULTRA-SHALLOW DOPING REGIONS BY SOLID PHASE DIFFUSION - A method for forming an ultra-shallow dopant region in a substrate is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes depositing a dopant layer in direct contact with the substrate, the dopant layer containing an oxide, a nitride, or an oxynitride, where the dopant layer contains a dopant selected from aluminum (Al), gallium (Ga), indium (In), thallium (Tl), nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P), arsenic (As), antimony (Sb), and bismuth (Bi). The method further includes patterning the dopant layer; and forming the ultra-shallow dopant region in the substrate by diffusing the dopant from the patterned dopant layer into the substrate by a thermal treatment. | 10-04-2012 |
20120252197 | METHOD FOR FORMING ULTRA-SHALLOW BORON DOPING REGIONS BY SOLID PHASE DIFFUSION - A method for forming an ultra-shallow boron dopant region in a substrate is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes depositing, by atomic layer deposition (ALD), a boron dopant layer in direct contact with the substrate, where the boron dopant layer contains an oxide, a nitride, or an oxynitride formed by alternating gaseous exposures of boron amide precursor or an organoboron precursor and a reactant gas. The method further includes patterning the dopant layer and forming an ultra-shallow dopant region in the substrate by diffusing boron from the boron dopant layer into the substrate by a thermal treatment. | 10-04-2012 |
20130052814 | DIFFUSED CAP LAYERS FOR MODIFYING HIGH-K GATE DIELECTRICS AND INTERFACE LAYERS - Method of forming a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate with defined NMOS and PMOS device regions and an interface layer on the NMOS and PMOS device regions, depositing a high-k film on the interface layer, depositing a first cap layer on the high-k film, and removing the first cap layer from the high-k film in the PMOS device region. The method further includes depositing a second cap layer on the first cap layer in the NMOS device region and on the high-k film in the PMOS device region, performing a heat-treating process to diffuse a first chemical element into the high-k film in the NMOS device region and to reduce or eliminate the interface layer by oxygen diffusion from the interface layer into the second cap layer, removing the first and second cap layers from the high-k film, and depositing a gate electrode film over the high-k film. | 02-28-2013 |
20130196515 | METHOD OF FORMING THIN METAL AND SEMI-METAL LAYERS BY THERMAL REMOTE OXYGEN SCAVENGING - Methods for forming thin metal and semi-metal layers by thermal remote oxygen scavenging are described. In one embodiment, the method includes forming an oxide layer containing a metal or a semi-metal on a substrate, where the semi-metal excludes silicon, forming a diffusion layer on the oxide layer, forming an oxygen scavenging layer on the diffusion layer, and performing an anneal that reduces the oxide layer to a corresponding metal or semi-metal layer by oxygen diffusion from the oxide layer to the oxygen scavenging layer. | 08-01-2013 |
20130256803 | METHOD OF INTEGRATING BURIED THRESHOLD VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT LAYERS FOR CMOS PROCESSING - A semiconductor device and method of forming. According to one embodiment, the method includes providing a substrate with defined device regions and having an interface layer thereon, depositing a first high-k film on the interface layer, and performing a heat-treatment to form a modified interface layer. The method further includes depositing a first threshold voltage adjustment layer, removing the first threshold voltage adjustment layer from the second device region, depositing a second high-k film above the first high-k film, and depositing a gate electrode film on the second high-k film. A first gate stack is defined that contains the modified interface layer, the first high-k film, the first threshold voltage adjustment layer, the second high-k film, and the gate electrode film, and a second gate stack is defined that contains the modified interface layer, the first high-k film, the second high-k film, and the gate electrode film. | 10-03-2013 |
20130344248 | METHOD FOR DEPOSITING DIELECTRIC FILMS - A method is provided for depositing a dielectric film on a substrate. According to one embodiment, the method includes providing the substrate in a process chamber, exposing the substrate to a gaseous precursor to form an adsorbed layer on the substrate, exposing the adsorbed layer to an oxygen-containing gas, a nitrogen-containing gas, or an oxygen- and nitrogen-containing gas, or a combination thereof, to form the dielectric film on the substrate, generating a hydrogen halide gas in the process chamber by a decomposition reaction of a hydrogen halide precursor gas, and exposing the dielectric film to the hydrogen halide gas to remove contaminants from the dielectric film. | 12-26-2013 |
20140017907 | NITRIDATION OF ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITED HIGH-K DIELECTRICS USING TRISILYLAMINE - A method is provided for forming a nitrided high-k film in an atomic layer deposition process (ALD) process. The method includes receiving a substrate in a process chamber, maintaining the substrate at a temperature sufficient for ALD of a nitrided high-k film, and depositing the nitrided high-k film on the substrate by exposing the substrate to a gas pulse sequence that includes, in any order: a) exposing the substrate to a gas pulse comprising a metal-containing precursor, b) exposing the substrate to a gas pulse comprising an oxygen-containing gas, and c) exposing the substrate to a gas pulse comprising trisilylamine gas, where the exposing the substrate to the trisilylamine gas yields the nitrided high-k film that includes nitrogen and that is substantially free of silicon, and repeating the gas pulse sequence. A trisilylamine gas exposure may also be used to nitride a deposited high-k film. | 01-16-2014 |
20140073122 | METHOD FOR FORMING ULTRA-SHALLOW BORON DOPING REGIONS BY SOLID PHASE DIFFUSION - A method for forming an ultra-shallow boron dopant region in a substrate is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes depositing, by atomic layer deposition (ALD), a boron dopant layer in direct contact with the substrate, where the boron dopant layer contains an oxide, a nitride, or an oxynitride formed by alternating gaseous exposures of a boron amide precursor and a reactant gas. The method further includes patterning the dopant layer and forming an ultra-shallow dopant region in the substrate by diffusing boron from the boron dopant layer into the substrate by a thermal treatment. | 03-13-2014 |
20140110791 | HYBRID GATE LAST INTEGRATION SCHEME FOR MULTI-LAYER HIGH-k GATE STACKS - A method for manufacturing a dual workfunction semiconductor device using a hybrid gate last integration scheme is described. According to one embodiment, the method includes heat-treating a first high-k film at a first heat-treating temperature to diffuse a first chemical element from a first cap layer into the first high-k film in a device region to form a first modified high-k film. The method further includes a gate-last processing scheme to form recessed features defined by sidewall spacers in the device regions and depositing a second high-k film in the recessed features. Some embodiments include forming an oxygen scavenging layer on the first high-k film, where the heat-treating the first high-k film scavenges oxygen from an interface layer to eliminate or reduce the thickness of an interface layer. | 04-24-2014 |
20140179091 | METHOD FOR FORMING ULTRA-SHALLOW DOPING REGIONS BY SOLID PHASE DIFFUSION - A method for forming ultra-shallow dopant regions in a substrate is provided. One embodiment includes depositing a first dopant layer containing a first dopant in direct contact with the substrate, patterning the first dopant layer, depositing a second dopant layer containing a second dopant in direct contact with the substrate adjacent the patterned first dopant layer, the first and second dopant layers containing an oxide, a nitride, or an oxynitride, where the first and second dopant layers contain an n-type dopant or a p-type dopant with the proviso that the first or second dopant layer do not contain the same dopant, and diffusing the first dopant from the first dopant layer into the substrate to form a first ultra-shallow dopant region in the substrate, and diffusing the second dopant from the second dopant layer into the substrate to form a second ultra-shallow dopant region in the substrate. | 06-26-2014 |
20140273532 | PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE TREATMENT OF A SUBSTRATE AT MICROWAVE FREQUENCIES - A processing system is disclosed, having a process chamber that houses a substrate for exposure of a surface of the substrate to a travelling electromagnetic (EM) wave. The processing system also includes an EM wave transmission antenna configured to launch the travelling EM wave into the process chamber for the travelling EM wave to propagate in a direction substantially parallel to the surface of the substrate. The processing system also includes a power coupling system configured to supply EM energy into the EM wave transmission antenna to generate the travelling EM wave at a prescribed output power and in a prescribed EM wave mode during treatment of the substrate. The processing system also includes an EM wave receiving antenna configured to absorb the travelling EM wave after propagation through the process chamber. | 09-18-2014 |
20150072510 | METHOD FOR FORMING ULTRA-SHALLOW BORON DOPING REGIONS BY SOLID PHASE DIFFUSION - A method for forming an ultra-shallow boron dopant region in a substrate is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes depositing, by atomic layer deposition (ALD), a boron dopant layer in direct contact with the substrate, where the boron dopant layer contains an oxide, a nitride, or an oxynitride formed by alternating gaseous exposures of a boron amide precursor and a reactant gas. The method further includes patterning the dopant layer and forming an ultra-shallow dopant region in the substrate by diffusing boron from the boron dopant layer into the substrate by a thermal treatment. | 03-12-2015 |
Roland Clark, Huntington Beach, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110192385 | Adjustable cable guide for archery bow - An adjustable cable guide for archery bow provides a housing which supports a pair of rotatable pulleys upon which the cam cables of the bow are received. A slide mounting of each pulley supporting segment is adjustable by a threaded adjustment screw. The entire adjustable cable guide assembly is supportable upon the riser directly or may be supported upon the conventional cable guide bar which extends from the riser. | 08-11-2011 |
Roland Clark, City Of Huntington Beach, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110080015 | Pet shelf for vehicles - A pet shelf for use in vehicles includes a pair of angled generally planar members joined in a right angle relationship. One of the angled members defines a support plate which is inserted downwardly within a vehicle door through the gap between the vehicle door and the window. The support plate supports the remaining plate to cover the vehicle door shelf and protect the upholstery material while providing a convenient surface for the dog or other pet to rest upon. | 04-07-2011 |
Ronald Clark, Santa Monica, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110310705 | DIGITAL CLOCK WITH INTERNET CONNECTIVITY AND MULTIPLE RESTING ORIENTATIONS - A wedge-shaped digital clock wirelessly receives weather, traffic, and other information over the Internet for display along with the time of day. The clock is wedge-shaped so that it can rest in two orientations, one with the display tilted back slightly from vertical and one with the display substantially horizontal. An accelerometer can signal the orientation to an internal processor, which can flip the text on the display as appropriate for the user flipping or turning the housing upside down, for example. | 12-22-2011 |
20130314445 | DIGITAL CLOCK WITH INTERNET CONNECTIVITY AND MULTIPLE RESTING ORIENTATIONS - A wedge-shaped digital clock wirelessly receives weather, traffic, and other information over the Internet for display along with the time of day. The clock is wedge-shaped so that it can rest in two orientations, one with the display tilted back slightly from vertical and one with the display substantially horizontal. An accelerometer can signal the orientation to an internal processor, which can flip the text on the display as appropriate for the user flipping or turning the housing upside down, for example. | 11-28-2013 |
Ronald Clark, Oaklev, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110210119 | CLAMSHELL FOOD TRAY WITH CUP-BASED LATCH - A clamshell-style food container having a beverage holder that can also act as a closure mechanism for securing the container in a closed configuration. In some embodiments, the food container also has multiple compartments for separating food items. | 09-01-2011 |
Roy Clark, Thousand Oaks, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080304273 | Device For Improved Illumination Efficiency - Interior lighting and illumination systems for aircraft, particularly commercial passenger airplanes. Efficient beam forming optical light emitting diode arrangements having offset apertures for maximizing effectiveness are positioned in the ceiling panels above the aisles between sets of seats in the passenger cabins for cross bin illumination of stowage areas. The efficient beam forming optical LED devices are positioned to shine on opposite storage/stowage bins and are positioned to overcome line of height light source restrictions such as may be imposed by a valence. The devices are effective for illuminating across the aisles, thus creating a cross-bin lighting system. | 12-11-2008 |
20080310177 | COMPACT ILLUMINATION DEVICE - Compact illumination systems, particularly for aircraft, use efficient beam forming optical light emitting diode arrangements combined with beam turning and beam splitting prism optics and optional aspheric reflectors to direct light in a cross cabin or cross bin lighting application. The LED based compact illumination devices are positioned to shine on opposite storage/stowage bins without being directly visible to a passenger. The devices are effective for illuminating ceiling structures as well as across the aisles of a passenger cabin, thus creating a cross-bin lighting system. | 12-18-2008 |
20090103320 | CROSS BIN ILLUMINATION SYSTEM - An illumination system for an aircraft passenger cabin has a first illumination source positioned between a ceiling structure and a first row of stowage bins. A first light direction assembly is positioned between the ceiling structure and the first row of stowage bins. The first light direction assembly is used to direct emitted light from the first illumination source onto a face of a luggage bin of a second row of stowage bins. A second light direction assembly is also positioned between the ceiling structure and the first row of stowage bins and is used to direct emitted light from the first illumination source into a passenger cabin. A second illumination source is positioned between the ceiling structure and the first row of stowage bins to illuminate the ceiling structure. | 04-23-2009 |
20090284249 | Sensor, Method and System of Monitoring Transmission Lines - An apparatus, method, and system for measuring the magnetic field produced by phase conductors in multi-phase power lines. The magnetic field measurements are used to determine the current load on the conductors. The magnetic fields are sensed by coils placed sufficiently proximate the lines to measure the voltage induced in the coils by the field without touching the lines. The x and y components of the magnetic fields are used to calculate the conductor sag, and then the sag data, along with the field strength data, can be used to calculate the current load on the line and the phase of the current. The sag calculations of this invention are independent of line voltage and line current measurements. The system applies a computerized fitter routine to measured and sampled voltages on the coils to accurately determine the values of parameters associated with the overhead phase conductors. | 11-19-2009 |
Sandra Clark, Jamul, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110119833 | NURSING PILLOW WITH BOLSTER AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE THEREOF AND PRIVACY SHROUD - A nursing pillow system for providing support to one or more children during breastfeeding or bottle feeding. The system preferably includes a cover-up which provides privacy during feeding. The cover-up may be removably attached and stored in an integrated pocket in the nursing pillow system. Other features, such as a bolster, belt, back pillow, elastic bands, and pockets may be included to increase the comfort and utility of the system. | 05-26-2011 |
Shannon Clark, Palo Alto, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120037166 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIZING AN ORAL DEVICE - Systems for sizing oral appliances comprise both a width measuring template or tool for determining the distance between opposed molars and an arch sizing tool for determining the size and shape of the patient's dental arch. Based on this information, individual appliances can be selected from an inventory of such appliances, where the selected appliance would best fit the patient. | 02-16-2012 |
20140053850 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIZING AN ORAL DEVICE - Systems for sizing oral appliances comprise both a width measuring template or tool for determining the distance between opposed molars and an arch sizing tool for determining the size and shape of the patient's dental arch. Based on this information, individual appliances can be selected from an inventory of such appliances, where the selected appliance would best fit the patient. | 02-27-2014 |
Shannon Elizabeth Clark, Palo Alto, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120169888 | PORTABLE DOCUMENT CAMERA AND ASSEMBLY FOR ENABLING SAME - A small, lightweight assembly that enables document camera functionality, along with other features and functionalities is disclosed. Examples of additional functionality provided with some embodiments include split-screen viewing, high quality screen shots, and digital zoom. | 07-05-2012 |
Tyson Clark, San Jose, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110208500 | Methods and computer software for detecting splice variants - Methods and software products for analysis of alternative splicing are disclosed. In general the methods involve normalizing probe set or exon intensity to an expression level measurement of the gene. The methods may be used to identify tissue-specific alternative splicing events. | 08-25-2011 |
20120185178 | Methods and Computer Software for Detecting Splice Variants - Methods and software products for analysis of alternative splicing are disclosed. In general the methods involve normalizing probe set or exon intensity to an expression level measurement of the gene. The methods may be used to identify tissue-specific alternative splicing events. | 07-19-2012 |
Tyson A. Clark, Menlo Park, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110183320 | CLASSIFICATION OF NUCLEIC ACID TEMPLATES - Methods, compositions, and systems are provided for characterization of modified nucleic acids. In certain preferred embodiments, single molecule sequencing methods are provided for identification of modified nucleotides within nucleic acid sequences. Modifications detectable by the methods provided herein include chemically modified bases, enzymatically modified bases, abasic sites, non-natural bases, secondary structures, and agents bound to a template nucleic acid. | 07-28-2011 |
20120322666 | ISOLATION OF POLYMERASE-NUCLEIC ACID COMPLEXES - Compositions, methods and systems are provided for the isolation of polymerase-nucleic acid complexes. Complexes can be separated from free enzyme by using hook molecules to target single stranded regions on the nucleic acid. Active complexes can be isolated from mixtures having both active and inactive complexes by initiating nucleic acid synthesis so as to open up a portion of a double stranded region rendering that region single stranded. Hook molecules are targeted to bind the sequences that are thus exposed. The hook molecules bound to active polymerase-nucleic acid complex are isolated, and the active polymerase-nucleic acid complexes released. | 12-20-2012 |
20130303385 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SEQUENCING MODIFIED NUCLEIC ACIDS - Methods, compositions, and systems are provided for characterization of modified nucleic acids. In certain preferred embodiments, single molecule sequencing methods are provided for identification of modified nucleotides within nucleic acid sequences. Modifications detectable by the methods provided herein include chemically modified bases, enzymatically modified bases, abasic sites, non-natural bases, secondary structures, and agents bound to a template nucleic acid. | 11-14-2013 |
20140004511 | IDENTIFICATION OF 5-METHYL-C IN NUCLEIC ACID TEMPLATES | 01-02-2014 |
20140134610 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SELECTION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS - Methods are provided for reducing the complexity of a population of nucleic acids prior to performing an analysis of the nucleic acids, e.g., sequence analysis. The methods result in a subset of the initial population enriched for a target region, which is typically located within one or more target fragments. The methods are particularly useful for analyzing populations having a high degree of complexity, e.g., chromosomal-derived DNA, whole genomic DNA, or mRNA populations. | 05-15-2014 |
20140155276 | ISOLATION OF POLYMERASE-NUCLEIC ACID COMPLEXES - Compositions, methods and systems are provided for the isolation of polymerase-nucleic acid complexes. Complexes can be separated from free enzyme by using hook molecules to target single stranded regions on the nucleic acid. Hook oligonucleotides are used to capture polymerase nucleic acid complexes where the nucleic acids comprise circular nucleic acids having a double stranded central region with hairpin regions on each end. Methods for loading such complexes onto substrates and for single molecule sequencing of such complexes are also provided. | 06-05-2014 |
20140179564 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SELECTION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS CONTAINING MODIFIED BASES - Methods are provided for reducing the complexity of a population of nucleic acids prior to performing an analysis of the nucleic acids, e.g., sequence analysis. The methods result in a subset of the initial population enriched for a desired property, or lacking nucleic acids having an undesired property. The methods are particularly useful for analyzing populations having a high degree of complexity, e.g., chromosomal-derived DNA, whole genomic DNA, or mRNA populations. In addition, such methods allow for analysis of pooled samples. | 06-26-2014 |
Walter Blue Clark, Palo Alto, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080237227 | Electrical junction assemblies for coupling electrical fixtures to suspending ceiling grids - A T-bar clip assembly that securely couples to T-bar structures that are used to construct suspended ceiling is disclosed. The T-bar assembly is configured to support one or more electrical fixtures and provide power feeds to the one or more electrical fixtures. The T-bar clip assembly comprises support brackets that secure to the T-bar structures and one or more housing structures that attach to a portion of the support brackets to form one or more corresponding junction box enclosures. The junction box enclosures provide the power feeds to the one or more electrical fixtures at locations that are substantially flush with support flanges of the T-bar structure, an outer surface of the removable ceiling tiles or both. | 10-02-2008 |
20110292640 | Workspace lighting system - A modular lighting system for lighting a work area is disclosed. The system includes a power supply with power outlets for powering LED fixtures. The power supply preferably operates at or below a fixed power output level, such as to illuminate the work area using less than 0.2 Watts per square foot of energy. The lighting system also includes an occupancy sensor and/or a light level sensor for controlling lighting levels in the work area in response to detection of a person, ambient light levels and/or a combination thereof. The lighting system can also include computer unit with a micro-processor and a memory unit for running software or firmware the executes lighting programs, stores light usage histories and/or provides system reports to a remote computer by a wireless means and/or over a computer network. | 12-01-2011 |
20130119887 | Bi-level dimming controller for LED light fixture - A bi-level dimming control circuit is disclosed. The bi-level dimming control circuit is electrically coupled between two switches and a driver circuit that is compatible with 0 to 10 volt dimming signals. The bi-level dimming control circuit controls the output from the driver circuit based on the on and off positions of the switches. In repose to the on and off positions of the switches the driver circuit powers a light engine between a maximum light output mode, a zero light output mode and a reduced or dimmed light output mode. The bi-level control circuit is used to modulate LED light engines, fluorescent light engines and combinations thereof. | 05-16-2013 |
20130329424 | Light emitting diode luminaire device and system - A lighting device is disclosed that includes one or more master circuit boards configured to power light emitting diodes. The lighting device also includes modular light boards with arrays of light emitting diodes that interchangeably couple to the matched connectors on the master circuit board. The master circuit boards and the modular light boards are positioned within a housing with one or more diffuser lenses. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, master circuit boards and modular light boards are mounted in a stacked arrangement to emit light from opposed sides of the housing. In further embodiments of the invention, the lighting device includes a controller for independently controlling light output from each master circuit board. | 12-12-2013 |
20140063776 | LED lighting system - A lighting system includes a low-profile LED driver box with quick connect LED drivers that are accessible through service doors, panels or plates. The LED driver box attaches to a ceiling mount to support or suspend an LED light fixture. The LED light fixture is suspended from the LED driver box through a power-feed suspension mechanism that includes at least one direct current power conductor cable to power to the LED light fixture. The LED light fixture includes one or more linear arrays of LEDs. The system also includes a controller or dimming circuit for controlling light output and/or a backup battery for providing power to the LED light fixture in the event of a power failure. | 03-06-2014 |
20140232267 | Workspace lighting system - A modular lighting system for lighting a work area is disclosed. The system includes a power supply with power outlets for powering LED fixtures. The power supply preferably operates at or below a fixed power output level, such as to illuminate the work area using less than 0.2 Watts per square foot of energy. The lighting system also includes an occupancy sensor and/or a light level sensor for controlling lighting levels in the work area in response to detection of a person, ambient light levels and/or a combination thereof. The lighting system can also include computer unit with a micro-processor and a memory unit for running software or firmware the executes lighting programs, stores light usage histories and/or provides system reports to a remote computer by a wireless means and/or over a computer network. | 08-21-2014 |
20150048751 | Bi-level dimming controller for led light fixture - A bi-level dimming control circuit is disclosed. The bi-level dimming control circuit is electrically coupled between two switches and a driver circuit that is compatible with 0 to 10 volt dimming signals. The bi-level dimming control circuit controls the output from the driver circuit based on the on and off positions of the switches. In repose to the on and off positions of the switches the driver circuit powers a light engine between a maximum light output mode, a zero light output mode and a reduced or dimmed light output mode. The bi-level control circuit is used to modulate LED light engines, fluorescent light engines and combinations thereof. | 02-19-2015 |
20150049479 | Lighting system with angled LED arrays - A lighting system with extended arrays of LED light engines is disclosed. The extended arrays of LED light engines are coupled to bent, curved, contoured or angled support surfaces withing a housing structure, coupled to bent, curved, contoured or angled surfaces of the housing structure or a combination thereof. Preferably, the extended arrays of LED light engines emit both upward and downward lighting through diffuse surfaces of the housing structure. In some embodiments of the invention the positions and/or angles of light emitting surfaces of extended arrays of LED light engines are adjustable within the housing structure. | 02-19-2015 |
20150070883 | Light Emitting Diode Luminaire Device and System - A lighting device is disclosed that includes one or more master circuit boards configured to power light emitting diodes. The lighting device also includes modular light boards with arrays of light emitting diodes that interchangeably couple to the matched connectors on the master circuit board. The master circuit boards and the modular light boards are positioned within a housing with one or more diffuser lenses. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, master circuit boards and modular light boards are mounted in a stacked arrangement to emit light from opposed sides of the housing. In further embodiments of the invention, the lighting device includes a controller for independently controlling light output from each master circuit board. | 03-12-2015 |
Wesley R. Clark, Watsonville, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080229582 | SINGLE PIECE HUB WITH INTEGRAL UPPER AND LOWER FEMALE CONES AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - To simplify fabrication of an integral hub piece, the opening between the upper and lower female cones in this hub has sufficient width or radial dimension to allow access to both cones from one side of the hub with the cutting tool. A cutting tool is used which has a width smaller than the opening between the cones. Preferably, the tool has a width which is about equal to or smaller than an angular dimension through this opening which is defined by extending surfaces of the upper and lower female cones. If this limitation is satisfied, both cones can be created with a single machine set up operating from one side of the integrated hub. | 09-25-2008 |