Martens, CA
Elizabeth M. Martens, Newbury Park, CA US
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20150122281 | DENTAL FLOSS WITH ENHANCED FUNCTION - A dental floss product includes a continuous length of dental floss and a plurality of equally spaced apart knots along the continuous length of dental floss, each of the knots sized for maneuvering through interdental spaces. A method for promoting proper dental care may include placing a first finger or finger nail from a first hand of an individual on a first knot of the dental floss, placing a second finger or finger nail from a second hand of the individual on a second knot of the dental floss, the second knot of the dental floss being a nearest neighbor to the first knot, wrapping the dental floss between the first knot and the second knot around a tooth, and rubbing the side of the tooth with the dental floss between the first knot and the second knot. | 05-07-2015 |
Grant M. Martens, Carlsbad, CA US
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20160067563 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head comprising a variable thickness profile comprising a thick central portion; a transition portion; and a thin perimeter portion; wherein said transition portion surrounds said thick central portion; wherein said thin perimeter portion surrounds said transition portion; wherein said thick central portion comprises a center, said center of said thick central portion located equidistant from a heel most portion of said thick central portion and a toe most portion of said thick central portion; wherein said center of said thick central portion is offset from said geometric center of said striking face. The present invention also discloses a flexure feature located near a frontal sole portion of the golf club head, wherein the flexure has a specific thickness profile adapted to respond to the needs of the present golf club head. | 03-10-2016 |
Jon Martens, San Jose, CA US
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20100330944 | APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING THE DYNAMIC RANGE OF SHOCKLINE-BASED SAMPLING RECEIVERS - Shockline-based samplers of a vector-network analyzer (VNA) have enhanced dynamic range by using a dynamic bias network applied to the non-linear transmission lines (NLTLs) or shocklines. The bias voltage applied to the NLTL provides direct control over the falling-edge shockline compression, and thus the insertion loss and overall RF bandwidth of the sampler. Alternating between a forward bias voltage to turn off a shockline sampler when it is not needed and thereby reducing spurious generation and improving isolation can be alternatively applied with a reverse bias voltage to turn on the shockline sampler in a normal operation mode. By measuring the shockline output and providing feedback in the reverse-bias mode, the bias voltage can be dynamically adjusted to significantly increase the performance of the NLTL based sampler. In the presence of a strong positive bias voltage, the incoming LO and its harmonics experience large ohmic losses thus preventing gating pulses from forming in the shockline. The ohmic losses enable strong isolation between the LO sampling channels and will increase spectral purity at the VNA test ports. | 12-30-2010 |
Jon S. Martens, San Jose, CA US
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20080197858 | AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION TECHNIQUES WITH IMPROVED ACCURACY AND LOWER COMPLEXITY FOR HIGH FREQUENCY VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZERS - A calibration module, for use in calibrating a VNA, includes ports connectable to the VNA, calibration standards, and single pole multi throw (SPMT) switches. Each SPMT includes a single pole terminal, multiple throw terminals and a shunt terminal corresponding to each multiple throw terminal. A switching path is between each throw terminal and the single pole terminal, and between each shunt terminal and the single pole terminal. Each switching path includes at least one solid state switching element. The calibration standards are selectively connectable to the ports of the calibration module by selectively controlling the switching elements. Each port of the calibration module is directly connected to a throw terminal of one of the SPMT switches. Also, unique algorithm are provided for calibrating a VNA when using a calibration impedance that is a hybrid of a reflect standard and a transmission standard, which can be achieved using the calibration module. | 08-21-2008 |
20080258738 | CHARACTERIZING TEST FIXTURES - Provided herein are techniques for characterizing a test fixture that is used for connecting a device under test (DUT) to a vector network analyzer (VNA), e.g., to thereby enable de-embedding of the test fixture from measurements of the DUT connected to the test fixture. In an embodiment, the test fixture is separated into 4-port test fixture segments, based on which ports of the DUT have internal coupling. Each test fixture segment has an outer 2-port reference plane and an inner 2-port reference plane. A 4-port calibration is performed at outer planes of the two test fixture segments, while corresponding ports of the inner planes of the test fixture segments are connected together with thru segments, to thereby determine a thru set of S-parameters. A set of S-parameters is determined for each of the 4-port test fixture segments, based on the thru set of S-parameters. | 10-23-2008 |
20110013733 | VARIABLE GAIN CONTROL FOR HIGH SPEED RECEIVERS - A high speed receiver is provided using two parallel processing paths to enable rapid variable gain control. The parallel processing paths include a first processing path using a high resolution Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT), and a second processing path using a reduced DFT requiring fewer samples than the high resolution DFT. An initial sample of the data is processed using the second processing path with the reduced DFT by comparing a Fourier transform of the initial sample with predetermined threshold values. As a result of the comparison of the Fourier transform of the initial sample with the predetermined threshold values, a gain determination block determines whether a requirement exists for gain ranging. If gain ranging is needed, the gain of the data signal is adjusted and the gain ranging process repeats. | 01-20-2011 |
20110098014 | DYNAMIC SPUR AVOIDANCE FOR HIGH SPEED RECEIVERS - A system and method for implementing dynamic spur avoidance in a high speed receiver environment is provided. For a plurality of radio frequency (RF) input signal ranges, a range of intermediate frequency (IF) signals and a noise floor for each IF signal is determined. An identification of spurs that will affect the noise floor is also determined from a look up table for each range of the RF inputs. A frequency plan that sets local oscillator and constituent oscillator signals is selected such that the IF signals generated from the RF input will avoid lower order spurious responses of the identified spurs within the IF signal range. | 04-28-2011 |
20110304318 | FREQUENCY-SCALABLE SHOCKLINE-BASED SIGNAL-SOURCE EXTENSIONS - A system is provided using one or more shocklines or non-linear transmission lines (NLTLs) to extend the bandwidth of an RF signal source. Extension of the RF bandwidth is achieved by means of multiplexing as well as frequency scaling. Frequency scaling tailors the performance of each NLTL for operation in a particular output frequency band(s) by adjusting the varactor spacing in the NLTL. Multiplexing amalgamates the output frequency bands of one or more NLTLs, thus resulting in a broad output frequency range. | 12-15-2011 |
20110306314 | FREQUENCY-SCALABLE SHOCKLINE-BASED VNA - A high-frequency VNA system is provided using non-linear transmission line (NLTL or shockline) based samplers configured to provide scalable operation characteristics. Scaling to adjust noise performance vs. frequency is accomplished as follows: (1) increasing or decreasing the fall time of a shockline's output voltage waveform. This is accomplished by changing the number of Schottky varactors in a shockline, as well as changing the shockline's Bragg cutoff frequency by setting the spacing between Schottky varactors; (2) changing the structure of the pulse-forming network connected with the sampler by changing the length of the differentiator arms in the sampler pulse-forming network; and (3) changing the LO signal frequency applied to the shockline. Multiple NLTL based samplers are multiplexed to form a broadband reflectometer with the multiplexing circuitry selectively connecting one of the NLTL based sampler segments at a time to allow user selection of a desired performance vs. frequency response for each segment. | 12-15-2011 |
Nicolas Martens, Hermosa Beach, CA US
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20090041712 | WATER-IN-SILICONE EMULSION COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to a composition containing a retinoid and/or peptide complexed with a copper ion wherein the composition is a water-in-silicone emulsion, and the use thereof. | 02-12-2009 |
Paul W. Martens, Pleasanton, CA US
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20110067703 | MEDICAL DEVICE WITH ANTIMICROBIAL LAYER - A medical device includes a conduit for a fluid. The conduit has a wall formed of a hydrophobic polymer with a hydrophilic polymer layer extruded over it, and an antimicrobial substantially dispersed within the hydrophilic polymer. The antimicrobial compound may be a predetermined amount of phosphorus-based glass having a predetermined quantity of a metal such as silver substantially dispersed therein. The medical device may be an endotracheal tube made by providing a hydrophobic polymer, a hydrophilic polymer and an antimicrobial compound, forming the hydrophobic polymer, the hydrophilic polymer and the antimicrobial compound into a conduit, and forming a cuff on an end of the conduit. | 03-24-2011 |
20110300079 | COMPOSITIONS FOR USE WITH A SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED COOLING OF SUBCUTANEOUS LIPID-RICH TISSUE - A composition or cryoprotectant for use with a system for improved cooling of subcutaneous lipid-rich tissue of a subject having skin is provided. The cryoprotectant is a non-freezing liquid, gel, or paste for allowing pre-cooling of a treatment device below about 0° C. while preventing the formation of ice thereon. The cryoprotectant may also prevent freezing of the treatment device to the skin and protect tissue of a subject from freezing damage due to, e.g., ice formation. The cryoprotectant can also include an authentication or anti-counterfeiting agent to authenticate an origin of the cryoprotectant, a lubricating agent to increase lubriciousness of the cryoprotectant, and a thixotropic or pseudoplastic agent in an amount effective substantially to render the gel dimensionally stable unless agitated. | 12-08-2011 |
Paul William Martens, Pleasanton, CA US
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20100280582 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF REMOVING HEAT FROM SUBCUTANEOUS LIPID-RICH CELLS - Devices, systems and methods for removing heat from subcutaneously disposed lipid-rich cells are disclosed. In selected embodiments, suction and/or heat removal sources are coupled to an applicator. The applicator includes a flexible portion and a rigid portion. The rigid portion includes a thermally conductive plate and a frame coupling the thermally conductive plate and the flexible portion. An interior cavity of the applicator is in fluid communication with the suction source, and the frame maintains contiguous engagement between the heat removal source and the thermally conductive plate. | 11-04-2010 |
20140257443 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF REMOVING HEAT FROM SUBCUTANEOUS LIPID-RICH CELLS - Devices, systems and methods for removing heat from subcutaneously disposed lipid-rich cells are disclosed. In selected embodiments, suction and/or heat removal sources are coupled to an applicator. The applicator includes a flexible portion and a rigid portion. The rigid portion includes a thermally conductive plate and a frame coupling the thermally conductive plate and the flexible portion. An interior cavity of the applicator is in fluid communication with the suction source, and the frame maintains contiguous engagement between the heat removal source and the thermally conductive plate. | 09-11-2014 |
Rod Martens, Livermore, CA US
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20090085592 | PROBING A DEVICE - An electronic device is moved into a first position such that terminals of the electronic device are adjacent probes for making electrical contact with the terminals. The electronic device is then moved horizontally or diagonally such that the terminals contact the probes. Test data are then communicated to and from the electronic device through the probes. | 04-02-2009 |
20100112828 | CARBON NANOTUBE CONTACT STRUCTURES - A carbon nanotube contact structure can be used for making pressure connections to a DUT. The contact structure can be formed using a carbon nanotube film or with carbon nanotubes in solution. The carbon nanotube film can be grown in a trench in a sacrificial substrate in which a contact structure such as a beam or contact element is then formed by metal plating. The film can also be formed on a contact element and have metal posts dispersed therein to provide rigidity and elasticity. Contact structures or portions thereof can also be plated with a solution containing carbon nanotubes. The resulting contact structure can be tough, and can provide good electrical conductivity. | 05-06-2010 |
Rodney I. Martens, Livermore, CA US
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20090197484 | CARBON NANOTUBE SPRING CONTACT STRUCTURES WITH MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - A composite spring contact structure includes a structural component and a conduction component distinct from each other and having differing mechanical and electrical characteristics. The structural component can include a group of carbon nanotubes. A mechanical characteristic of the composite spring contact structure can be dominated by a mechanical characteristic of the structural component, and an electrical characteristic of the composite spring contact structure can be dominated by an electrical characteristic of the conduction component. Composite spring contact structures can be used in probe cards and other electronic devices. Various ways of making contact structures are also disclosed. | 08-06-2009 |
20100252317 | CARBON NANOTUBE CONTACT STRUCTURES FOR USE WITH SEMICONDUCTOR DIES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A method of making carbon nanotube contact structures on an electronic device includes growing a plurality of carbon nanotube columns on a mandrel. Electrically-conductive adhesive is applied to ends of the columns distal from the mandrel, and the columns are transferred to the electronic device. An electrically-conductive material is deposited onto some or all of the columns. The mandrel can be reused to grow a second plurality of carbon nanotube columns. | 10-07-2010 |
20130140057 | Carbon Nanotube Contact Structures For Use With Semiconductor Dies And Other Electronic Devices - A method of making carbon nanotube contact structures on an electronic device includes growing a plurality of carbon nanotube columns on a mandrel. Electrically-conductive adhesive is applied to ends of the columns distal from the mandrel, and the columns are transferred to the electronic device. An electrically-conductive material is deposited onto some or all of the columns. The mandrel can be reused to grow a second plurality of carbon nanotube columns. | 06-06-2013 |
Rodney Ivan Martens, Livermore, CA US
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20090066352 | Making And Using Carbon Nanotube Probes - Columns comprising a plurality of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes can be configured as electromechanical contact structures or probes. The columns can be grown on a sacrificial substrate and transferred to a product substrate, or the columns can be grown on the product substrate. The columns can be treated to enhance mechanical properties such as stiffness, electrical properties such as electrical conductivity, and/or physical contact characteristics. The columns can be mechanically tuned to have predetermined spring properties. The columns can be used as electromechanical probes, for example, to contact and test electronic devices such as semiconductor dies, and the columns can make unique marks on terminals of the electronic devices. | 03-12-2009 |
Rodney Ivan Martens, Danville, CA US
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20090260962 | SELF-MONITORING SWITCH - Methods and apparatus for switching electrical signals are provided herein. In some embodiments a smart switch is provided, the smart switch may include a switch having a wipe capability; a monitor coupled to the switch for monitoring a performance characteristic thereof; and a controller configured to provide a stepped change in wipe applied by the switch between closing cycles thereof in response to the monitored performance characteristic. In some embodiments, an electronic device may be provided having a smart switch disposed therein. | 10-22-2009 |