Larson, MN
Aaron Larson, Shoreview, MN US
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20090204764 | Cache Pooling for Computing Systems - In a computing system a method and apparatus for cache pooling is introduced. Threads are assigned priorities based on the criticality of their tasks. The most critical threads are assigned to main memory locations such that they are subject to limited or no cache contention. Less critical threads are assigned to main memory locations such that their cache contention with critical threads is minimized or eliminated. Thus, overall system performance is improved, as critical threads execute in a substantially predictable manner. | 08-13-2009 |
20100199280 | SAFE PARTITION SCHEDULING ON MULTI-CORE PROCESSORS - One embodiment is directed to a method of generating a set of schedules for use by a partitioning kernel to execute a plurality of partitions on a plurality of processor cores included in a multi-core processor unit. The method includes determining a duration to execute each of the plurality of partitions without interference and generating a candidate set of schedules using the respective duration for each of the plurality of partitions. The method further includes estimating how much interference occurs for each partition when the partitions are executed on the multi-core processor unit using the candidate set of schedules and generating a final set of schedules by, for at least one of the partitions, scaling the respective duration in order to account for the interference for that partition. The method further includes configuring the multi-core processor unit to use the final set of schedules to control the execution of the partitions using at least two of the cores. | 08-05-2010 |
Aaron Larson, St. Paul, MN US
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20110040354 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOVERY FROM MEMORY ERRORS IN A MEDICAL DEVICE - A system comprising an implantable medical device that comprises a memory circuit, a radiation detector circuit configured to detect a condition correlative to a high-energy radiation level that exceeds a background radiation level, and a controller circuit. The control circuit checks memory locations for errors using a first rate of error checking per time period during a normal operation mode and, in response to the radiation detector circuit indicating a high-energy radiation level, initiates a memory scrubbing mode, wherein the memory scrubbing mode has an increased rate of error checking substantially all memory locations per time period in the memory circuit to check for any errors and correct any such errors. | 02-17-2011 |
Alvin O. Larson, Richfield, MN US
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20110049043 | INSERTION-POINT SEAL FOR SPIRAL WOUND MODULE - An improved method of fabricating a spiral wound module seals a juncture between each scroll face, preferably a smooth, trimmed scroll face, and a central permeate tube. The tube is generally perpendicular to the scroll face. Modules produced using the improved method have fewer insertion point leaks than those produced without using the improved method. Fast curable cyanoacrylate adhesive is used preferably. | 03-03-2011 |
20110174429 | INSERTION-POINT SEAL FOR SPIRAL WOUND MODULE - An improved method of fabricating a spiral wound module seals a juncture between each scroll face, preferably a smooth, trimmed scroll face, and a central permeate tube. The tube is generally perpendicular to the scroll face. Modules produced using the improved method have fewer insertion point leaks than those produced without using the improved method. | 07-21-2011 |
Anthony J. Larson, St. Paul, MN US
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20110183046 | COATED FOOD PRODUCT AND METHOD OF PREPARATION - Coated snack products are provided whose coating are reminiscent of high fat compound fat coating, resistant to rub-off of a powdery or fat based topping as well as methods for preparing such coated snack products. The present invention provides methods for preparing such coated food product including providing a hot (about 60-85° C.), oil-in-water emulsion coating slurry containing a hydrated film forming hydrophilic colloid. The slurry comprises about 5%-30% of the emulsion of flavor solids in powder form. The methods include applying the hot emulsion to a food base to provide a wet emulsion coated food base. The methods include drying the wet slurry emulsion coated food product to a moisture content of about 1-4% at a temperature of less than the sugar melting point to provide a finished dried food product having non-powdered coating. | 07-28-2011 |
20140205720 | Coated Food Product and Method of Preparation - Coated snack products are provided whose coating are reminiscent of high fat compound fat coating, resistant to rub-off of a powdery or fat based topping as well as methods for preparing such coated snack products. The present invention provides methods for preparing such coated food product including providing a hot (about 60-85° C.), oil-in-water emulsion coating slurry containing a hydrated film forming hydrophilic colloid. The slurry comprises about 5%-30% of the emulsion of flavor solids in powder form. The methods include applying the hot emulsion to a food base to provide a wet emulsion coated food base. The methods include drying the wet slurry emulsion coated food product to a moisture content of about 1-4% at a temperature of less than the sugar melting point to provide a finished dried food product having non-powdered coating. | 07-24-2014 |
Blake Timothy Larson, Saint Paul, MN US
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20090259122 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MRI-GUIDED BREAST INTERVENTIONS - A method and apparatus for radially compressing bodily tissue and performing medical procedures from a selected one of a plurality of circumferential positions and angles, a selected one of a plurality of different elevations and elevational angles. Some embodiments include a tissue-compression fixture having members that are configured to be moved to radially compress bodily tissue such that each of a plurality of areas of biological tissue are exposed between the plurality of members, and wherein the fixture is compatible with use in an MRI machine in operation; an actuator having a receiver for a medical-procedure probe; and a computer system operatively coupled to the actuator to move the probe. The computer receives user commands, and based on the commands, moves the actuator to a selected one of a plurality of different positions around the tissue-compression fixture and then extends the probe into the patient. | 10-15-2009 |
20100069740 | TISSUE-STABILIZATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEDICAL PROCEDURES - A method and apparatus for designing and fabricating a pantomesh. The pantomesh includes a plurality of pantomesh elements each including a pairs of links connected to one another by a revolute joint at points between their ends. Each of a plurality of the pantomesh elements is connected using spherical joints to a plurality of neighboring pantomesh elements, wherein a first line that extends along one side of a first pantomesh element forms a first variable angle with a second line that extends along an opposite side of the first pantomesh element. In some embodiments, at least some of the pantomesh elements of the pantomesh are not isosceles trapezoidal elements. In some embodiments, the pantomesh is used to compress breast tissue during an MRI procedure. In some embodiments, the pantomesh is connected to one or more actuators that facilitate remote control of the amount of compression provided. | 03-18-2010 |
20150066428 | TISSUE-STABILIZATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEDICAL PROCEDURES - A method and apparatus for designing and fabricating a pantomesh. The pantomesh includes a plurality of pantomesh elements each including a pairs of links connected to one another by a revolute joint at points between their ends. Each of a plurality of the pantomesh elements is connected using spherical joints to a plurality of neighboring pantomesh elements, wherein a first line that extends along one side of a first pantomesh element forms a first variable angle with a second line that extends along an opposite side of the first pantomesh element. In some embodiments, at least some of the pantomesh elements of the pantomesh are not isosceles trapezoidal elements. In some embodiments, the pantomesh is used to compress breast tissue during an MRI procedure. In some embodiments, the pantomesh is connected to one or more actuators that facilitate remote control of the amount of compression provided. | 03-05-2015 |
Blane Larson, Monticello, MN US
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20110030876 | MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Medical devices and related methods are disclosed. | 02-10-2011 |
20140025003 | Introducer Handle Notch Design/Concept - An improved splittable medical device introducer designed to introduce a medical device such as a lead or catheter, into a patient's vasculature without loss of blood or introduction of air is described. The introducer assembly is designed with a notch provided at the proximal end of the introducer housing. The notch, which may comprise a multitude of cross-sectional geometries, is designed to reduce the force required to separate the housing and the introducer sheath, thereby minimizing the possibility of unintentional dislodgement during separation. The notch also increases the repeatability and consistency of the amount of force required to separate the introducer housing and sheath. | 01-23-2014 |
Brian Ralph Larson, Shoreview, MN US
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20110152963 | AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING OF RATE-ADAPTIVE THERAPY VIA ACTIVITY MONITORING - A rate-adaptive pacemaker and a method for its operation in which the response factor for a minute ventilation sensor or other type of exertion level sensor is automatically set during a parameter adjustment mode that utilizes an activity level measurement to determine when the patient is at a target activity level with which is associated an appropriate target pacing rate. In a preferred embodiment, the target activity level corresponds to casual walking (e.g., 2 mph at a 4% grade) with a target pacing rate selected as appropriate for that level of activity in the individual patient. | 06-23-2011 |
Bruce Larson, Monticello, MN US
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20100151090 | PACKAGED FROZEN PRECOOKED DOUGH OR BATTER-BASED FOOD PRODUCTS AND METHODES - Disclosed are packaged frozen precooked dough or batter-based food products and methods of heating the food products. The packaged precooked frozen dough or batter-based food products comprises one or more frozen precooked dough or batter-based food products that are encased in a pouch for heating. The pouch is sealed with the exception of the presence of two or more vent holes that function to release air or steam that may otherwise cause the food product to become soggy when they are heated in an oven. | 06-17-2010 |
20120183653 | PACKAGED FROZEN PRECOOKED DOUGH OR BATTER-BASED FOOD PRODUCTS AND METHODS - Disclosed are packaged frozen precooked dough or batter-based food products and methods of heating the food products. The packaged precooked frozen dough or batter-based food products comprises one or more frozen precooked dough or batter-based food products that are encased in a pouch for heating. The pouch is sealed with the exception of the presence of two or more vent holes that function to release air or steam that may otherwise cause the food product to become soggy when they are heated in an oven. | 07-19-2012 |
Bruce Larson, Fairmont, MN US
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20120003366 | AUTOMATED EQUIPMENT FOR HYDRATION, MIXING AND DELIVERY OF ALGINATE TO A PELLET FORMING DEVICE - The present invention provides methods and devices for the preparation and delivery of retention and lubricant agents to ingredients to be pelletized through a forming device such as a pellet mill, extruder or otherwise. Through the features of the present invention, a continuous supply of retention and lubricant agent is prepared and delivered to a forming device, which may be automated based upon calculated or measured need of the retention and lubricant agent. In one embodiment, these and other advantageous features are based upon a unique device configured for automated hydration and delivery of alginate to a forming device based upon one or more conditions of the device, forming device or both. | 01-05-2012 |
Bruce W. Larson, Andover, MN US
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20100154437 | Thermoelectric Dehumidifier and Enclosure Vent Drain Assembly - Embodiments of the invention provide a dehumidifier and a vent drain assembly to reduce moisture in an electrical enclosure. The dehumidifier can include a thermoelectric module, a drain pan, and a fitting to release the collected moisture from the drain pan. The vent drain assembly can receive the collected moisture from the drain pan and the fitting. The vent drain assembly can include a valve body, a float, and a cap. | 06-24-2010 |
Christopher Michael Larson, Long Prairie, MN US
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20090252552 | Supplemental cover apparatus and method for access openings - A supplemental access cover is adapted to cover an access cover. The supplemental access cover includes a layer of material having a thickness in the range of 0.01 inch to 1.5 inches, and an apparatus for attaching the layer of material to the access cover. A method for paving uses the supplemental access cover. The method includes locating an access cover within an area to be paved, attaching a supplemental cover to the access cover, and paving over the access cover and the supplemental cover. The method for paving also includes relocating the access cover, and removing the supplemental cover from the access cover. | 10-08-2009 |
Christopher R. Larson, St. Paul, MN US
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20100241154 | Catheter with Spiral Cut Transition Member - A tubular transition member having an annular wall with at least one cut extending through the annular wall is disclosed for controlling a transition in stiffness of a catheter from a stiffer more pushable proximal section to a more flexible and trackable distal section and increasing kink resistance. The transition member may extend across the junction formed between the stiffer proximal section and the more flexible distal section. The transition member may be used in conjunction with any type of catheter including single-operator-exchange type catheters, over-the wire type catheters, and/or fixed-wire type catheters. | 09-23-2010 |
20100274343 | Catheter Support for Stent Delivery - An angioplasty and stent delivery system to facilitate introduction and placement of a stent, including a catheter having an expandable distal portion constructed and arranged for expanding the outer diameter of the catheter from a contracted state to an expanded state: a stent positioned around the distal portion of the catheter having a contracted condition and being expandable to an expanded condition, and being sized in the contracted condition to closely surround the catheter in the contracted state, the expandable distal portion of the catheter including a balloon within which or over which there is included on a catheter shaft at least one axially movable or enlargeable body of a diameter larger than the catheter shaft to which the stent and balloon are fitted, as by crimping, for holding the stent in place until it is released therefrom by expansion of the balloon. | 10-28-2010 |
20100274344 | Stent Delivery System Having Stent Securement Apparatus - A system/assembly for delivery and deployment of an inflation expandable stent within a vessel, comprising a catheter having proximal and distal ends; a stent, inflation expandable from a delivery diameter to a deployment diameter, such that the delivery diameter is reduced from the deployment diameter for conforming the stent to the catheter, such that the stent, in its delivery diameter, is coaxially mounted on the catheter near the catheter distal end; an expandable inflation means coaxially mounted on the catheter axially within the stent, for expansion of the stent from the delivery diameter to the deployment diameter upon application of fluid deployment pressure to the inflation means; and a securement component coaxially mounted on the catheter, axially within the expandable inflation means, the securement component designed and adapted to provide a securement pressure to the stent in the delivery diameter to maintain the stent in position on the catheter during delivery to the deployment site. | 10-28-2010 |
Craig Alan Larson, Minneapolis, MN US
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20120036130 | Systems, methods, software and interfaces for entity extraction and resolution and tagging - For automated text processing, the inventors devised, among other things, an exemplary system that includes an entity tagger, an entity resolver, a text segment classifier, and a relationship extractor. The entity tagger receives an input text segment, and tags named entities with the segment as being a person, company, or place. The entity resolver accesses authority files, and associates the persons and companies named in the text segment with specific entries in the files. The text segment classifier determines whether the text segment includes a relationship event, such as job-change event or merger and acquisition event, and if an event is detected, the relationship extractor determines the event role of entities named in the segment. For example, the extractor determines for a merger and acquisition event, which named company was the acquirer and which was acquired. | 02-09-2012 |
20120166924 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, SOFTWARE AND INTERFACES FOR PERFORMING ENHANCED DOCUMENT PROCESSING AND DOCUMENT OUTLINING - An exemplary method includes accessing a source document where the source document is associated with a citation and copying a selected portion of the source document. Then, in response to copying the selected portion, the method includes generating a referenced element where the referenced element consists of the selected portion and a hyperlink associated with the citation. Finally, the method includes accessing a destination document and inserting the referenced element into the destination document. An additional exemplary method further includes storing a copy of the referenced element in a memory of an access device. Another exemplary method includes annotating the destination document and generating an annotated destination document. Another exemplary method includes printing, within a single print session, the annotated destination document and the source document. Yet another exemplary method includes printing, within a single print session, a non-annotated destination document, the annotated destination document and the source document. | 06-28-2012 |
David A. Larson, Rochester, MN US
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20080263288 | System and Method for Probing Hypervisor Tasks in an Asynchronous Environment - A system, method, and computer-usable medium for probing hypervisor tasks in an asynchronous environment. According to an embodiment of the invention, the partition firmware sends a request for data to the hypervisor. When the hypervisor receives the request for data, the hypervisor returns a taskID that identifies the task allocated to handle the request. Partition firmware records the taskID and a timestamp, which indicates the time in which the hypervisor received the request. A timer is set to measure the amount of time elapsed since the task ID was received by a requesting partition firmware. If the hypervisor has not provided the partition firmware with the requested data after a predetermined time period measured by the timer has elapsed, the partition firmware inquires about the status of the task associated with the taskID. If the task is still running, the partition firmware returns control of the partition to the operating system. | 10-23-2008 |
20090307436 | Hypervisor Page Fault Processing in a Shared Memory Partition Data Processing System - Hypervisor page fault processing logic is provided for a shared memory partition data processing system. The logic, responsive to an executing virtual processor of the shared memory partition data processing system encountering a hypervisor page fault, allocates an input/output (I/O) paging request to the virtual processor from an I/O paging request pool and increments an outstanding I/O paging request count for the virtual processor. A determination is then made whether the outstanding I/O paging request count for the virtual processor is at a predefined threshold, and if not, the logic places the virtual processor in a wait state with interrupt wake-up reasons enabled based on the virtual processor's state, otherwise, it places the virtual processor in a wait state with interrupt wake-up reasons disabled. | 12-10-2009 |
20090307439 | Dynamic Control of Partition Memory Affinity in a Shared Memory Partition Data Processing System - Dynamic control of memory affinity is provided for a shared memory logical partition within a shared memory partition data processing system having a plurality of nodes. The memory affinity control approach includes: determining one or more home node assignments for the shared memory logical partition, with each assigned home node being one node of the plurality of nodes of the system; determining a desired physical page level per node for the shared memory logical partition; and allowing the shared memory partition to run and using the home node assignment(s) and its desired physical page level(s) in the dispatching of tasks to physical processors in the nodes and in hypervisor page memory management to dynamically control memory affinity of the shared memory logical partition in the data processing system. | 12-10-2009 |
20090307440 | Transparent Hypervisor Pinning of Critical Memory Areas in a Shared Memory Partition Data Processing System - Transparent hypervisor pinning of critical memory areas is provided for a shared memory partition data processing system. The transparent hypervisor pinning includes receiving at a hypervisor a hypervisor call initiated by a logical partition to register a logical memory area of the logical partition with the hypervisor. Responsive to this hypervisor call, the hypervisor transparently determines whether the logical memory is a critical memory area for access by the hypervisor. If the logical memory area is a critical memory area, then the hypervisor automatically pins the logical memory area to physical memory of the shared memory partition data processing system, thereby ensuring that the memory area will not be paged-out from physical memory to external storage, and thus ensuring availability of the logic memory area to the hypervisor. | 12-10-2009 |
20090307445 | Shared Memory Partition Data Processing System With Hypervisor Managed Paging - Hypervisor managed memory paging is provided in a data processing system having multiple logical partitions. The data processing system includes a shared memory pool defined within physical memory. The shared memory pool includes a volume of physical memory with dynamically adjustable sub-volumes or sets of physical pages associated with the multiple logical partitions. Each sub-volume or set is associated with a particular logical partition and includes mapped logical memory pages for that logical partition. A hypervisor memory manager interfaces the multiple logical partitions and the shared memory pool, and manages access to logical memory pages within the shared memory pool. The hypervisor memory manager further manages page-out and page-in of logical memory pages from the shared memory pool to one or more external paging devices. This page-out and page-in managing by the hypervisor memory manager is transparent to the multiple logical partitions. | 12-10-2009 |
20090307447 | Managing Migration of a Shared Memory Logical Partition from a Source System to a Target System - Migration management is provided for a shared memory logical partition migrating from a source system to a target system. The management approach includes managing migration of the logical partition from the source system to the target system by: transferring a portion of logical partition state information for the migrating logical partition from the source system to the target system by copying at the source system contents of a logical page of the migrating logical partition into a state record buffer for forwarding to the target system; forwarding the state record buffer to the target system; and determining whether the migrating logical partition is suspended at the source system, and if not, copying at the target system contents of the state record buffer to paging storage of the target system, the paging storage being external to physical memory managed by a hypervisor of the target system. | 12-10-2009 |
20090307538 | Managing Paging I/O Errors During Hypervisor Page Fault Processing - In response to a hypervisor page fault for memory that is not resident in a shared memory pool, an I/O paging request is sent to an external storage paging space. In response to a paging service partition encountering an I/O paging error, a paging failure indication is sent to the hypervisor. A simulated machine check interrupt instruction is sent from the hypervisor to the shared memory partition and a machine check handler obtains control. The machine check handler performs data analysis utilizing an error log in an attempt to isolate the I/O paging error to a process or a set of processes in the shared memory partition. The process or set of processes associated with the I/O paging error, or the shared memory partition itself, may be terminated. Finally, the shared memory partition may clear or initialize the page associated with the I/O paging error. | 12-10-2009 |
20110173370 | Relocating Page Tables And Data Amongst Memory Modules In A Virtualized Environment - Relocating data in a virtualized environment maintained by a hypervisor administering access to memory with a Cache Page Table (‘CPT’) and a Physical Page Table (‘PPT’), the CPT and PPT including virtual to physical mappings. Relocating data includes converting the virtual to physical mappings of the CPT to virtual to logical mappings; establishing a Logical Memory Block (‘LMB’) relocation tracker that includes logical addresses of an LMB, source physical addresses of the LMB, target physical addresses of the LMB, a translation block indicator for each relocation granule, and a pin count associated with each relocation granule; establishing a PPT entry tracker including PPT entries corresponding to the LMB to be relocated; relocating the LMB in a number of relocation granules including blocking translations to the relocation granules during relocation; and removing the logical addresses from the LMB relocation tracker. | 07-14-2011 |
20120110273 | TRANSPARENT HYPERVISOR PINNING OF CRITICAL MEMORY AREAS IN A SHARED MEMORY PARTITION DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM - Transparent hypervisor pinning of critical memory areas is provided for a shared memory partition data processing system. The transparent hypervisor pinning includes receiving at a hypervisor a hypervisor call initiated by a logical partition to register a logical memory area of the logical partition with the hypervisor. Responsive to this hypervisor call, the hypervisor transparently determines whether the logical memory is a critical memory area for access by the hypervisor. If the logical memory area is a critical memory area, then the hypervisor automatically pins the logical memory area to physical memory of the shared memory partition data processing system, thereby ensuring that the memory area will not be paged-out from physical memory to external storage, and thus ensuring availability of the logic memory area to the hypervisor. | 05-03-2012 |
20120110276 | MANAGING MIGRATION OF A SHARED MEMORY LOGICAL PARTITION FROM A SOURCE SYSTEM TO A TARGET SYSTEM - Migration management is provided for a shared memory logical partition migrating from a source system to a target system. The management approach includes managing migration of the logical partition from the source system to the target system by: transferring a portion of logical partition state information for the migrating logical partition from the source system to the target system by copying at the source system contents of a logical page of the migrating logical partition into a state record buffer for forwarding to the target system; forwarding the state record buffer to the target system; and determining whether the migrating logical partition is suspended at the source system, and if not, copying at the target system contents of the state record buffer to paging storage of the target system, the paging storage being external to physical memory managed by a hypervisor of the target system. | 05-03-2012 |
20120131260 | HYPERVISOR PAGE FAULT PROCESSING IN A SHARED MEMORY PARTITION DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM - Hypervisor page fault processing logic is provided for a shared memory partition data processing system. The logic, responsive to an executing virtual processor of the shared memory partition data processing system encountering a hypervisor page fault, allocates an input/output (I/O) paging request to the virtual processor from an I/O paging request pool and increments an outstanding I/O paging request count for the virtual processor. A determination is then made whether the outstanding I/O paging request count for the virtual processor is at a predefined threshold, and if not, the logic places the virtual processor in a wait state with interrupt wake-up reasons enabled based on the virtual processor's state, otherwise, it places the virtual processor in a wait state with interrupt wake-up reasons disabled. | 05-24-2012 |
20120180046 | ADJUNCT PARTITION WORK SCHEDULING WITH QUALITY OF SERVICE ATTRIBUTES - Operating system-directed workload scheduling of an adjunct partition in a logically partitioned computer is selectively overridden to handle platform work requiring a Quality of Service (QoS) guarantee. Firmware may track outstanding requests for platform work for an adjunct partition, and in response to a request for platform work that requires a QoS guarantee, the firmware may assume or take over scheduling decisions for the adjunct partition from the operating system of an associated logical partition and schedule execution of the adjunct partition to ensure that the adjunct partition will be allocated sufficient execution resources to perform the platform work independent of the scheduling desires of the operating system. As a result, any platform work that potentially impacts the platform work of other adjunct partitions will not be held up as a result of an unwillingness or inability of the operating system to schedule execution of the adjunct partition. | 07-12-2012 |
20120311274 | DYNAMIC CONTROL OF PARTITION MEMORY AFFINITY IN A SHARED MEMORY PARTITION DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM - Dynamic control of memory affinity is provided for a shared memory logical partition within a shared memory partition data processing system having a plurality of nodes. The memory affinity control approach includes: determining one or more home node assignments for the shared memory logical partition, with each assigned home node being one node of the plurality of nodes of the system; determining a desired physical page level per node for the shared memory logical partition; and allowing the shared memory partition to run and using the home node assignment(s) and its desired physical page level(s) in the dispatching of tasks to physical processors in the nodes and in hypervisor page memory management to dynamically control memory affinity of the shared memory logical partition in the data processing system. | 12-06-2012 |
20120324144 | Relocating Page Tables And Data Amongst Memory Modules In A Virtualized Environment - Relocating data in a virtualized environment maintained by a hypervisor administering access to memory with a Cache Page Table (‘CPT’) and a Physical Page Table (‘PPT’), the CPT and PPT including virtual to physical mappings. Relocating data includes converting the virtual to physical mappings of the CPT to virtual to logical mappings; establishing a Logical Memory Block (‘LMB’) relocation tracker that includes logical addresses of an LMB, source physical addresses of the LMB, target physical addresses of the LMB, a translation block indicator for each relocation granule, and a pin count associated with each relocation granule; establishing a PPT entry tracker including PPT entries corresponding to the LMB to be relocated; relocating the LMB in a number of relocation granules including blocking translations to the relocation granules during relocation; and removing the logical addresses from the LMB relocation tracker. | 12-20-2012 |
20140115213 | TIERED LOCKING OF RESOURCES - In an embodiment, a lock command is received from a thread that specifies a resource. If tier status in a nodal lock indicates the nodal lock is currently owned, an identifier of the thread is added to a nodal waiters list, and if the thread's lock wait indicator indicates that the thread owns the nodal lock, then a successful completion status is returned for the lock command to the thread after waiting until a next tier wait indicator in the nodal lock indicates that any thread owns a global lock on the resource. If the tier status indicates no thread holds the nodal lock, the tier status is changed to indicate the nodal lock is owned, and if a global waiters and holder list is empty, an identifier of a node at which the thread executes is added to the global waiters and holder list. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115214 | BITMAP LOCKING USING A NODAL LOCK - In an embodiment, in response to a request from a producer thread to set a bit in a global bitmap, a nodal lock is obtained on a nodal bitmap at a node at which the producer thread executes. A determination is made whether a corresponding bit in a pending clear bitmap in the nodal bitmap indicates that a clear of the bit in the global bitmap is pending. If the corresponding bit in the pending clear bitmap in the nodal bitmap indicates that a clear of the bit in the global bitmap is pending, the corresponding bit in the pending clear bitmap is cleared. If the corresponding bit in the pending clear bitmap in the nodal bitmap indicates that the clear of the bit in the global bitmap is not pending, a corresponding bit in a pending set bitmap in the nodal bitmap is set. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115215 | TIERED LOCKING OF RESOURCES - In an embodiment, a lock command is received from a thread that specifies a resource. If tier status in a nodal lock indicates the nodal lock is currently owned, an identifier of the thread is added to a nodal waiters list, and if the thread's lock wait indicator indicates that the thread owns the nodal lock, then a successful completion status is returned for the lock command to the thread after waiting until a next tier wait indicator in the nodal lock indicates that any thread owns a global lock on the resource. If the tier status indicates no thread holds the nodal lock, the tier status is changed to indicate the nodal lock is owned, and if a global waiters and holder list is empty, an identifier of a node at which the thread executes is added to the global waiters and holder list. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115216 | BITMAP LOCKING USING A NODAL LOCK - In an embodiment, in response to a request from a producer thread to set a bit in a global bitmap, a nodal lock is obtained on a nodal bitmap at a node at which the producer thread executes. A determination is made whether a corresponding bit in a pending clear bitmap in the nodal bitmap indicates that a clear of the bit in the global bitmap is pending. If the corresponding bit in the pending clear bitmap in the nodal bitmap indicates that a clear of the bit in the global bitmap is pending, the corresponding bit in the pending clear bitmap is cleared. If the corresponding bit in the pending clear bitmap in the nodal bitmap indicates that the clear of the bit in the global bitmap is not pending, a corresponding bit in a pending set bitmap in the nodal bitmap is set. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115581 | AFFINITY OF VIRTUAL PROCESSOR DISPATCHING - In an embodiment, a request is received for a first partition to execute on a first virtual processor. If the first physical processor is available at a first node, the first virtual processor is dispatched to execute at the first physical processor at the first node that is the home node of the first virtual processor. If the first physical processor is not available, a determination is made whether the first physical processor is assigned to a second virtual processor and a home node of the second virtual processor is not the first node. If the first physical processor is assigned to a second virtual processor and the home node of the second virtual processor is not the first node, execution of the second virtual processor is stopped on the first physical processor and the first virtual processor is dispatched to the first physical processor. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115593 | AFFINITY OF VIRTUAL PROCESSOR DISPATCHING - In an embodiment, a request is received for a first partition to execute on a first virtual processor. If the first physical processor is available at a first node, the first virtual processor is dispatched to execute at the first physical processor at the first node that is the home node of the first virtual processor. If the first physical processor is not available, a determination is made whether the first physical processor is assigned to a second virtual processor and a home node of the second virtual processor is not the first node. If the first physical processor is assigned to a second virtual processor and the home node of the second virtual processor is not the first node, execution of the second virtual processor is stopped on the first physical processor and the first virtual processor is dispatched to the first physical processor. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115599 | SUBMITTING OPERATIONS TO A SHARED RESOURCE BASED ON BUSY-TO-SUCCESS RATIOS - In an embodiment, an average busy-to-success ratio is calculated for partitions that submitted operations to a shared resource during a first time period. A first busy-to-success ratio for a first partition during the first time period is calculated. If the first busy-to-success ratio is greater than the average busy-to-success ratio and a difference between the first busy-to-success ratio and the average busy-to-success ratio is greater than a threshold amount, a throttle amount for the first partition is increased. A first operation from the first partition during a first time subdivision of a second time period is received. If a number of operations received from the first partition during the first time subdivision of the second time period is greater than the throttle amount for the first partition, a busy indication is returned to the first partition and the first operation is not submitted to the shared resource. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115600 | SUBMITTING OPERATIONS TO A SHARED RESOURCE BASED ON BUSY-TO-SUCCESS RATIOS - In an embodiment, an average busy-to-success ratio is calculated for partitions that submitted operations to a shared resource during a first time period. A first busy-to-success ratio for a first partition during the first time period is calculated. If the first busy-to-success ratio is greater than the average busy-to-success ratio and a difference between the first busy-to-success ratio and the average busy-to-success ratio is greater than a threshold amount, a throttle amount for the first partition is increased. A first operation from the first partition during a first time subdivision of a second time period is received. If a number of operations received from the first partition during the first time subdivision of the second time period is greater than the throttle amount for the first partition, a busy indication is returned to the first partition and the first operation is not submitted to the shared resource. | 04-24-2014 |
20140223225 | MULTI-CORE RE-INITIALIZATION FAILURE CONTROL SYSTEM - A method of a computer system recovering from a core re-initialization failure is described. The method may include automatically detect a core re-initialization failure during a core re-initialization process by a hypervisor. The hypervisor automatically determines whether the core re-initialization failure is a permanent failure. If the core re-initialization failure is a permanent failure, then automatically determine, by the hypervisor, which cores are re-initialized and which cores are indeterminate. Automatically allocate the re-initialized cores between one or more virtual machines by the hypervisor. | 08-07-2014 |
20140223233 | MULTI-CORE RE-INITIALIZATION FAILURE CONTROL SYSTEM - A method of a computer system recovering from a core re-initialization failure is described. The method may include automatically detect a core re-initialization failure during a core re-initialization process by a hypervisor. The hypervisor automatically determines whether the core re-initialization failure is a permanent failure. If the core re-initialization failure is a permanent failure, then automatically determine, by the hypervisor, which cores are re-initialized and which cores are indeterminate. Automatically allocate the re-initialized cores between one or more virtual machines by the hypervisor. | 08-07-2014 |
20140237149 | SENDING A NEXT REQUEST TO A RESOURCE BEFORE A COMPLETION INTERRUPT FOR A PREVIOUS REQUEST - In an embodiment, in response to receiving a completion interrupt for a first request from a resource, a determination is made whether relocation of memory contents accessed by performance of the first request is in progress. If the relocation of the memory contents accessed by performance of the first request is in progress, a second request is sent to the resource before the memory relocation completes. If the relocation of the memory contents accessed by the performance of the first request is not in progress, the completion interrupt for the first request is sent to the virtual machine that initiated the first request. | 08-21-2014 |
20140237151 | DETERMINING A VIRTUAL INTERRUPT SOURCE NUMBER FROM A PHYSICAL INTERRUPT SOURCE NUMBER - In an embodiment, a request is received from a virtual machine that specifies a virtual ISN and a hardware resource. A physical ISN is selected that is assigned to the hardware resource. The physical ISN is assigned to the virtual ISN as an assigned pair. The request and the physical ISN are sent to the hardware resource. A physical interrupt is received from the hardware resource that specifies the physical ISN. In response to the receipt of the physical interrupt that specifies the physical ISN, the virtual machine and the virtual ISN that is assigned to the first physical ISN are determined from the physical interrupt and the assigned pair from among a plurality of virtual machines. In response to determining the virtual machine and first virtual ISN that is assigned to the physical ISN, a virtual interrupt that comprises that virtual ISN is sent to the virtual machine. | 08-21-2014 |
20140244940 | AFFINITY GROUP ACCESS TO GLOBAL DATA - A method, system, and computer readable medium to share data on a global basis within a symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) computer system are disclosed. The method may include grouping a plurality of processor cores into a plurality of affinity groups. Global data may be copied into a plurality of group data structures. Each group data structure may correspond to an affinity group. The method may read a first group data structure by a thread executing on a processor core associated with a first affinity group. | 08-28-2014 |
20140244941 | AFFINITY GROUP ACCESS TO GLOBAL DATA - A method, system, and computer readable medium to share data on a global basis within a symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) computer system are disclosed. The method may include grouping a plurality of processor cores into a plurality of affinity groups. The method may include creating hints about the global data in the plurality of group data structures. Each group data structure may correspond to an affinity group. The method may read a first group data structure by a thread executing on a processor core associated with a first affinity group. | 08-28-2014 |
20140244942 | AFFINITY GROUP ACCESS TO GLOBAL DATA - A method, system, and computer readable medium to share data on a global basis within a symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) computer system are disclosed. The method may include grouping a plurality of processor cores into a plurality of affinity groups. Global data may be copied into a plurality of group data structures. Each group data structure may correspond to an affinity group. The method may read a first group data structure by a thread executing on a processor core associated with a first affinity group. | 08-28-2014 |
20140244943 | AFFINITY GROUP ACCESS TO GLOBAL DATA - A method, system, and computer readable medium to share data on a global basis within a symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) computer system are disclosed. The method may include grouping a plurality of processor cores into a plurality of affinity groups. The method may include creating hints about the global data in the plurality of group data structures. Each group data structure may correspond to an affinity group. The method may read a first group data structure by a thread executing on a processor core associated with a first affinity group. | 08-28-2014 |
20150026508 | MOVING OBJECTS IN A PRIMARY COMPUTER BASED ON MEMORY ERRORS IN A SECONDARY COMPUTER - In an embodiment, a partition is executed at a primary server, wherein the partition accesses a first memory location at a first memory block address at the primary server. If a first corresponding memory location at a secondary server has an error, wherein the first corresponding memory location at the secondary server corresponds to the first memory location at the primary server, then an object is moved from the first memory location at the primary server to a second memory location at the primary server. | 01-22-2015 |
20150081632 | CHECKPOINT CAPTURE AND TRACKING IN A HIGH AVAILABILITY SYSTEM - The present disclosure includes a method for transferring checkpoint information of a primary virtual machine from a primary host to a secondary host that includes, by the primary host, capturing checkpoint information from the primary virtual machine to a primary holding buffer on the primary host, generating a first number of partition state records from the checkpoint information, transmitting the first number of partition state records to the secondary host, receiving acknowledgements from the secondary host for a second number of partition state records, and tracking the second number of partition state records acknowledged by the secondary host. | 03-19-2015 |
20150081943 | VIRTUAL MACHINE SUSPENSION IN CHECKPOINT SYSTEM - Performing a checkpoint includes determining a checkpoint boundary of the checkpoint for a virtual machine, wherein the virtual machine has a first virtual processor, determining a scheduled hypervisor interrupt for the first virtual processor, and adjusting, by operation of one or more computer processors, the scheduled hypervisor interrupt to before or substantially at the checkpoint boundary. | 03-19-2015 |
20150082087 | CHECKPOINT CAPTURE AND TRACKING IN A HIGH AVAILABILITY SYSTEM - The present disclosure includes a method for transferring checkpoint information of a primary virtual machine from a primary host to a secondary host that includes, by the primary host, capturing checkpoint information from the primary virtual machine to a primary holding buffer on the primary host, generating a first number of partition state records from the checkpoint information, transmitting the first number of partition state records to the secondary host, receiving acknowledgements from the secondary host for a second number of partition state records, and tracking the second number of partition state records acknowledged by the secondary host. | 03-19-2015 |
David Anthony Larson, Rochester, MN US
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20080235482 | Live Migration of a Logical Partition - A partition migration mechanism migrates a logical partition executing an operating system and resumes the logical partition before all resources in the logical partition have been migrated. When a partition is being migrated, a call checkpoint mechanism creates checkpoints of the state of the operating system when the partition manager is called. Before performing the call to the partition manager, a check is made to determine if all resources required by the call are available. If so, the partition manager call is executed. If all resources required by the call are not available, a resource fault is indicated, which causes the operating system state from the last checkpoint to be restored and a corresponding virtual CPU to be preempted until the resource that caused the fault becomes available. Exceptions that do not require the missing resource may be performed while the virtual CPU awaits the resource to become available. | 09-25-2008 |
20080256321 | System and Method for Tracking the Memory State of a Migrating Logical Partition - An apparatus, program product and method for tracking the state of a migrating logical partition. Embodiments may use the state to determine the readiness and/or appropriateness of a page of the logical partition for transferring. The state may include a value or other data used to track changes affecting the page or the relative ease and/or appropriateness of migrating the page. A page manager table with entries corresponding to the state of each page of the logical partition may be used to track the state while the logical partition continues to run during a migration. | 10-16-2008 |
20080256327 | System and Method for Maintaining Page Tables Used During a Logical Partition Migration - An apparatus, program product and method maintains data integrity for a logical partition by enabling nonintrusive switching of page tables used during a migration of the logical partition from a source computer system to a target computer system. A first page table may be configured to store a plurality of page entries made within a logically partitioned environment. A second page table may be used during migration to store one or more page entries generated during the migration. After migration, the processor page table pointer may be transparently switched to point to the first page table. A page entry in the second page table corresponding to a page entry made to the first page table by the logical partition may be invalidated in response to a page table hypervisor call made by the logical partition. In parallel, a plurality of entries generated during the migration of the logical partition in the second page table may be read through and invalidated. This reading through of the entries may be accomplished concurrently with the invalidation of the corresponding page entry in the second page table in response to a page table call made by the logical partition. Moreover, the reading of the entries may be accomplished in intervals and with portions of the plurality of entries. | 10-16-2008 |
20080256530 | System and Method for Determining Firmware Compatibility for Migrating Logical Partitions - An apparatus, program product and method for facilitating logical partition migrations between computers by determining if the firmware of the computers is compatible. A hypervisor of a source logical partition may transfer a token and compatibility table indicative of firmware running on the source computer. A hypervisor on the system of the target logical partition may compare the firmware indicated by the token with a token and/or compatibility table listing firmware versions compatible with the target computer. Conversely, a token of the target computer may be compared to a compatibility table associated with firmware that is compatible with the source computer. In either instance, a match may result in the migration of the logical partition. Alternatively, an absence of a match may result in the migration being prohibited. | 10-16-2008 |
David B. Larson, Maple Grove, MN US
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David F. Larson, Edina, MN US
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20100019035 | ARTICLE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - The present disclosure includes methods and systems for identifying articles. One method embodiment includes positioning a number of movable Faraday screens in particular locations relative to a number of different stages in a laundering process, and moving a mobile electronic identification device (EID) reader past the locations. | 01-28-2010 |
David W. Larson, Rochester, MN US
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20110315741 | SURGICAL STAPLER DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING THE STAPLERS - Surgical stapler delivery systems and methods of using the delivery systems to deliver and assemble surgical staplers are described herein. | 12-29-2011 |
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Dennis Larson, Maple Grove, MN US
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20120059316 | Coating Process for Drug Delivery Balloons Using Heat-Induced Rewrap Memory - A method of producing a drug coated balloon that comprises the steps of: subjecting a balloon catheter with a folded and wrapped balloon thereon to a pre-annealing step to induce a fold/wrap memory in the resulting pre-annealed balloon; unfolding the pre-annealed balloon sufficiently to expose the full circumferential surface of the balloon by application of an inflation pressure that retains said fold/wrap memory; applying a drug coating formulation to the unfolded balloon surface; releasing pressure to relax the balloon and induce creasing along fold memory; and evacuating the balloon slowly to induce refolding and rewrapping of the balloon. The method overcomes the need to use a folding apparatus to fold and wrap a drug coated balloon. | 03-08-2012 |
Dennis E. Larson, White Bear Lake, MN US
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20080288028 | VARIABLE ANTENNA MATCHING NETWORK FOR AN IMPLANTABLE ANTENNA - An implantable medical device can include an implantable antenna for communication with external devices or other internal devices. Changes in the patient's body position, weight, composition or other factors may change the efficiency of the implantable antenna and hinder communication. The disclosed circuit can calculate a value for a matching network for an implantable telemetry circuit to decrease an impedance difference between the implantable telemetry circuit and the implantable antenna or increase or maximize a communication power transfer value associated with the implantable medical device. | 11-20-2008 |
Dennis E. Larson, White Bear Lake Township, MN US
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20100099959 | IN-HEADER PERIMETER RF ANTENNA - This document discusses, among other things, an implantable dielectric compartment including a channel in an outer surface of the implantable dielectric compartment, the channel configured to constrain a portion of an implantable antenna in a specific configuration along the length of the portion of the implantable antenna. In certain examples, the implantable antenna can be configured to wirelessly transfer information electromagnetically at a specified operating frequency provided using the specific configuration of the portion of the implantable antenna. | 04-22-2010 |
20100100157 | IMPEDANCE-CONTROLLED IMPLANTABLE TELEMETRY ANTENNA - A physical arrangement can be provided between at least a portion of a first segment of an implantable antenna with respect to a return conductor, and an input impedance of the implantable antenna can be controlled using the physical arrangement to provide a substantially conjugate match to an output impedance of an implantable telemetry circuit coupled to the implantable antenna. | 04-22-2010 |
20110082523 | MULTI-BAND ANTENNA FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICE - This document discusses, among other things, a system and method for wirelessly sending information electromagnetically at one of a first or a second specified operating frequency from within a biological medium, or receiving information electromagnetically at one of the first or second specified operating frequencies in the biological medium, using an implantable antenna including a switchback portion having multiple segments. The first specified operating frequency and the second specified operating frequency can be provided using the multiple segments. | 04-07-2011 |
20110166629 | MEASURING ANTENNA MATCHING VIA TRANSMITTER CURRENT DRAW - This document discusses, among other things, an implantable telemetry system including an RF transceiver configured to drive an antenna and a matching circuit, configured to be coupled to the antenna, the matching circuit including a control parameter configured to adjust the impedance of the matching circuit. The implantable telemetry system also includes a control circuit configured to receive an indication of the RF transceiver current draw and to control the control parameter of the matching circuit using the received indication of current draw. In an example, the control parameter is controlled to decrease the RF transceiver current draw. | 07-07-2011 |
Dennis Eric Larson, White Bear Lake, MN US
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20080208292 | Method and apparatus for communication between a handheld programmer and an implantable medical device - Systems and methods for telemetric communication between a handheld programmer and an implantable medical device are disclosed. A preferred embodiment comprises a user-friendly, color, touch-sensitive screen that allows the user to visually observe and control the handheld's operation. The handheld further comprises an internal and/or external analytical means to provide robust analytical capabilities. Some embodiments of a system disclosed herein can be configured as a component of an Advanced Patient Management System that helps better monitor, predict and manage chronic diseases. | 08-28-2008 |
Derek Larson, Hopkins, MN US
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20120123516 | STENT DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND LOCKING MEMBERS FOR USE WITH STENT DELIVERY SYSTEMS - Stent delivery systems, locking members for preventing unwanted actuation of a actuation member on a stent delivery system, and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. An example stent delivery system may include an inner member. A deployment sheath may be disposed about the inner member. A stent may be disposed between the inner member and the deployment sheath. A handle may be coupled to the inner member and to the deployment sheath. The handle may include an actuation member. The actuation member may be configured to shift the longitudinal position of the deployment sheath relative to the inner member. A locking member may be disposed on the actuation member. The locking member may be configured to prevent unwanted actuation of the actuation member. | 05-17-2012 |
Donald Larson, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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20130036718 | AIR FILTER ARRANGEMENT; ASSEMBLY; AND, METHODS - Air cleaner assemblies and components therefor are described. An example first or main filter cartridge is described which includes a media pack comprising strips of fluted material secured to facing sheets, oriented in a stack. The media pack defines opposite inlet and outlet flow faces, with flutes extending in a direction therebetween. The media pack is non-removably secured within a filter cartridge housing, at a location between opposite sections of a shell, typically secured thereto with an adhesive. The shell also defines a closed end, spaced from, but in overlap with, the outlet end face of the media pack. The closed end is typically curved and the shell typically provides either a d/b-shape or a u-shape. | 02-14-2013 |
Donald Duane Larson, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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20090211450 | FILTER ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD - A filter arrangement includes a filter media pack having a side wall. A ring is oriented around and against the side wall of the filter media pack. The ring includes a band having an interior surface oriented against the side wall of the filter media pack and an opposite exterior surface. A first seal member is secured to the exterior surface of the band. The first seal member is oriented radially from the filter media pack. The filter media pack includes Z-media having an inlet flow face and an opposite outlet flow face. An air cleaner including a housing with a filter element operably installed therein is provided. Methods of installing, filtering, and servicing are described. | 08-27-2009 |
Donald O. Larson, Audubon, MN US
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20100133865 | HUMAN TRANSPORTING SYSTEM - A human transporting system for efficiently removing an injured person out of water. The human transporting system generally includes a handle, a pair of straps attached to the handle, a pair of sliding loops attached to the straps forming looped portions for receiving the wrists of an injured human, and a pair of biasing members attached between the handle and the sliding loops. The looped portions receive the wrists of the injured human and the user pulls the injured human from the water by pulling upon the handle which tightens the looped portions upon the wrists. Once the injured human is pulled out of the water, the handle is lowered thereby allowing the biasing members to loosen the looped portions about the wrists. | 06-03-2010 |
Douglas A. Larson, Lakeville, MN US
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20100287323 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DATA BYPASS FOR A BI-DIRECTIONAL DATA BUS IN A HUB-BASED MEMORY SUB-SYSTEM - A memory hub includes first and second link interfaces for coupling to respective data busses, a data path coupled to the first and second link interfaces and through which data is transferred between the first and second link interfaces, and further includes a write bypass circuit coupled to the data path to couple write data on the data path and temporarily store the write data to allow read data to be transferred through the data path while the write data is temporarily stored. A method for writing data to a memory location in a memory system is provided which includes accessing read data in the memory system, providing write data to the memory system, and coupling the write data to a register for temporary storage. The write data is recoupled to the memory bus and written to the memory location following provision of the read data. | 11-11-2010 |
20120311197 | APPARATUS INCLUDING MEMORY SYSTEM CONTROLLERS AND RELATED METHODS - Memory system controllers can include hardware masters, first buffers, and a switch coupled to the hardware masters and to the first buffers. The switch can include second buffers and a buffer allocation management (BAM) circuit. The BAM circuit can include a buffer tag pool. The buffer tag pool can include tags, each identifying a respective first buffer or a respective second buffer. The BAM circuit can be configured to allocate a tag to a hardware master in response to an allocation request from the hardware masters. The BAM circuit can be configured to prioritize allocation of a tag identifying a second buffer over a tag identifying a first buffer. | 12-06-2012 |
20120311230 | APPARATUS INCLUDING MEMORY SYSTEM CONTROLLERS AND RELATED METHODS - Memory system controllers can include a switch and non-volatile memory control circuitry coupled to the switch. The non-volatile memory control circuitry can include a channel control circuit coupled to logical units. The channel control circuitry can be configured to relay an erase command to a first one of the logical units and relay a particular command from the switch to a second one of the logical units while the erase command is being executed on the first one of the plurality of logical units. | 12-06-2012 |
20130007384 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DATA BYPASS FOR A BI-DIRECTIONAL DATA BUS IN A HUB-BASED MEMORY SUB-SYSTEM - A memory hub includes first and second link interfaces for coupling to respective data busses, a data path coupled to the first and second link interfaces and through which data is transferred between the first and second link interfaces, and further includes a write bypass circuit coupled to the data path to couple write data on the data path and temporarily store the write data to allow read data to be transferred through the data path while the write data is temporarily stored. A method for writing data to a memory location in a memory system is provided which includes accessing read data in the memory system, providing write data to the memory system, and coupling the write data to a register for temporary storage. The write data is recoupled to the memory bus and written to the memory location following provision of the read data. | 01-03-2013 |
20140025876 | APPARATUS INCLUDING MEMORY CHANNEL CONTROL CIRCUIT AND RELATED METHODS FOR RELAYING COMMANDS TO LOGICAL UNITS - Memory system controllers can include a switch and non-volatile memory control circuitry coupled to the switch. The non-volatile memory control circuitry can include a channel control circuit coupled to logical units. The channel control circuitry can be configured to relay an erase command to a first one of the logical units and relay a particular command from the switch to a second one of the logical units while the erase command is being executed on the first one of the plurality of logical units. | 01-23-2014 |
20140207993 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DATA BYPASS FOR A BI-DIRECTIONAL DATA BUS IN A HUB-BASED MEMORY SUB-SYSTEM - A memory hub includes first and second link interfaces for coupling to respective data busses, a data path coupled to the first and second link interfaces and through which data is transferred between the first and second link interfaces, and further includes a write bypass circuit coupled to the data path to couple write data on the data path and temporarily store the write data to allow read data to be transferred through the data path while the write data is temporarily stored. A method for writing data to a memory location in a memory system is provided which includes accessing read data in the memory system, providing write data to the memory system, and coupling the write data to a register for temporary storage. The write data is recoupled to the memory bus and written to the memory location following provision of the read data. | 07-24-2014 |
20140359192 | APPARATUS INCLUDING BUFFER ALLOCATION MANAGEMENT AND RELATED METHODS - Memory system controllers can include hardware masters, first buffers, and a switch coupled to the hardware masters and to the first buffers. The switch can include second buffers and a buffer allocation management (BAM) circuit. The BAM circuit can include a buffer tag pool. The buffer tag pool can include tags, each identifying a respective first buffer or a respective second buffer. The BAM circuit can be configured to allocate a tag to a hardware master in response to an allocation request from the hardware masters. The BAM circuit can be configured to prioritize allocation of a tag identifying a second buffer over a tag identifying a first buffer. | 12-04-2014 |
Douglas Alan Larson, Lakeville, MN US
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20100122059 | Memory Command Delay Balancing In A Daisy-Chained Memory Topology - A methodology for a daisy-chained memory topology wherein, in addition to the prediction of the timing of receipt of a response from a memory module (DIMM), the memory controller can effectively predict when a command sent by it will be executed by the addressee DIMM. By programming DIMM-specific command delay in the DIMM's command delay unit, the command delay balancing methodology according to the present disclosure “normalizes” or “synchronizes” the execution of the command signal across all DIMMs in the memory channel. With such ability to predict command execution timing, the memory controller can efficiently control power profile of all the DRAM devices (or memory modules) on a daisy-chained memory channel. A separate DIMM-specific response delay unit in the DIMM may also be programmed to provide DIMM-specific delay compensation in the response path, further allowing the memory controller to accurately ascertain the timing of receipt of a response thereat, and, hence, to better manage further processing of the response. | 05-13-2010 |
20120210089 | MEMORY COMMAND DELAY BALANCING IN A DAISY-CHAINED MEMORY TOPOLOGY - A daisy-chained memory topology wherein, in addition to the prediction of the timing of receipt of a response from a memory module (DIMM), the memory controller can effectively predict when a command sent by it will be executed by the addressee DIMM. By programming DIMM-specific command delay in the DIMM's command delay unit, the command delay balancing methodology according to the present disclosure “normalizes” or “synchronizes” the execution of the command signal across all DIMMs in the memory channel. By predicting command execution timing, the memory controller can efficiently control power profile of all the DRAM devices (or memory modules) on a daisy-chained memory channel. A separate DIMM-specific response delay unit in the DIMM is programmeable to provide DIMM-specific delay compensation in the response path, further allowing the memory controller to accurately ascertain the timing of receipt of a response. | 08-16-2012 |
20140089620 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MEMORY COMMAND DELAY - A system with a processor in communication with a memory controller in communication with a plurality of memory devices wherein one of the plurality of memory devices is interposed between the memory controller and the remaining plurality of memory devices. By programming command delay in the memory controller, the command delay coordinates the execution of the command signal across all memory devices. The processor provides control signals to the memory controller that, in response, decodes the control signals and determines the mode of operation of one or more of the memory devices. The processor is also in communication with storage media and stores data in or retrieves data from the storage media. | 03-27-2014 |
Douglas Alan Larson, Lakeview, MN US
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20110145522 | MEMORY COMMAND DELAY BALANCING IN A DAISY-CHAINED MEMORY TOPOLOGY - A methodology for a daisy-chained memory topology wherein, in addition to the prediction of the timing of receipt of a response from a memory module (DIMM), the memory controller can effectively predict when a command sent by it will be executed by the addressee DIMM. By programming DIMM-specific command delay in the DIMM's command delay unit, the command delay balancing methodology according to the present disclosure “normalizes” or “synchronizes” the execution of the command signal across all DIMMs in the memory channel. With such ability to predict command execution timing, the memory controller can efficiently control power profile of all the DRAM devices (or memory modules) on a daisy-chained memory channel. A separate DIMM-specific response delay unit in the DIMM may also be programmed to provide DIMM-specific delay compensation in the response path, further allowing the memory controller to accurately ascertain the timing of receipt of a response thereat, and, hence, to better manage further processing of the response. | 06-16-2011 |
Eric G. Larson, Lake Elmo, MN US
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20090017248 | LAYERED BODY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THIN SUBSTRATE USING THE LAYERED BODY - Provided is a layered body including a substrate to be ground and a support, where the substrate may be ground to a very small (thin) thickness and can then be separated from the support without damaging the substrate. One embodiment is a layered body including a substrate to be ground, a joining layer having a curable acrylate polymer and a curable acrylate adhesion modifying agent in contact with the substrate to be ground, a photothermal conversion layer having a light absorbing agent and a heat decomposable resin, and a light transmitting support. After grinding the substrate surface which is opposite that in contact with the joining layer, the layered body is irradiated through the light transmitting layer and the photothermal conversion layer decomposes to separate the substrate and the light transmitting support. | 01-15-2009 |
20090087591 | LOW TEMPERATURE BONDING ELECTRONIC ADHESIVES - Provided are adhesive compositions comprising a mixture of a maleimide terminated polyimide resin, a thermoplastic resin compatible with the maleimide terminated polyimide resin, a liquid rubber, and a thermally activated free radical curing agent. Various embodiments add one or more of a silane coupling agent, an ethylenically unsaturated compound with acid functionality, electrically conductive particles, and electrically conductive scrim. Methods of using the compositions also are provided. | 04-02-2009 |
20090155596 | NOZZLE SEALING COMPOSITION AND METHOD - A method of applying a curable composition. The method includes providing a curable composition comprising about 10 to about 60 weight percent of one or more epoxy resins; about 20 to about 80 weight percent of one or more resins selected from polyester resins, ethyl vinyl acetate resins, thermoplastic resins, and acrylate resins; up to about 30 weight percent of one or more hydroxyl-containing compounds; and an initiator selected from a photoinitiator, a thermal initiator, and combinations thereof. The method further includes initiating cure of the curable composition. | 06-18-2009 |
20100056725 | DICING AND DIE ATTACH ADHESIVE - Provided is a single layer adhesive that provides the appropriate balance of adhesion and clean release required for a wafer dicing function and also provides the necessary bond required in a subsequent die attach step. The adhesive composition comprises an acrylate ester polymer having a functional group, a multi-functional thermosetting resin, wherein the acrylate ester polymer and the thermosetting resin are capable of reacting with each other, a multi-functional acrylate ester, an acrylate ester polymerization catalyst or curing agent, a thermally-latent catalyst suitable for curing the multi-functional thermosetting resin, and an acrylic acid salt. | 03-04-2010 |
20110064948 | DICING TAPE AND DIE ATTACH ADHESIVE WITH PATTERNED BACKING - Provided are a tape, apparatus, and method that relate generally to a single layer adhesive which functions as a dicing tape and also as a die attach adhesive for dicing thinned wafers and subsequent die attach operations of the diced chips in semiconductor device fabrication. The tape, apparatus, and method include a backing with a surface modification that includes a pattern. | 03-17-2011 |
20120034426 | ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR BONDING SUBSTRATES WITH LARGE TOPOGRAPHIES - The present invention is an article useful in the field of wafer processing, for example. The article includes a substrate, a leveling layer, a joining layer, a photothermal conversion layer and a temporary carrier. The substrate has a first major surface, a second major surface and at least one three dimensional topographical feature extending from the first major surface and having an initial step height. The leveling layer is positioned adjacent to the first major surface and reduces a topography of the substrate to between about 5% and about 95% of the initial step height. The joining layer is positioned adjacent to the leveling layer and further reduces the topography of the substrate to less than about 20% of the initial step height. The photothermal conversion layer is positioned adjacent to the joining layer and the temporary carrier is positioned adjacent the photothermal conversion layer. | 02-09-2012 |
20130084459 | LOW PEEL ADHESIVE - A curable adhesive composition is disclosed comprising: at least one free radically polymerizable oligomer component; optionally at least one diluent monomer; at least one perfluorinated ether monomer; and a photoinitiator. The curable liquid adhesive is easily removable with low force and low adhesive transfer. | 04-04-2013 |
20130295311 | CURABLE COMPOSITION, ARTICLES COMPRISING THE CURABLE COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A curable composition includes polyepoxide, high-melting metal particles having a melting point above 300° C., low-melting metallic particles having a melting point of less than or equal to 300° C., and a fluxing curing agent comprising a fluxing curing agent comprising: a hydroxyalkyl-substituted tertiary amine, and at least one diacid compound represented by the formula: | 11-07-2013 |
20140217622 | Semiconductor Package Resin Composition and Usage Method Thereof - A semiconductor package resin composition of the present invention includes an epoxy resin, a curing agent, inorganic particles, nano-particles surface treated with a silane that contains a photopolymerizable functional group, and a photopolymerization initiator. | 08-07-2014 |
20150017434 | APPARATUS, HYBRID LAMINATED BODY, METHOD, AND MATERIALS FOR TEMPORARY SUBSTRATE SUPPORT - A hybrid laminated body is provided that includes a light-transmitting support, a latent release layer disposed upon the light-transmitting support, a joining layer disposed upon the latent release layer, and a thermoplastic priming layer disposed upon the joining layer. The hybrid laminated body can further include a substrate to be processed such as, for example, a silicon wafer to be ground. Also provided is a method for manufacturing the provided laminated body. | 01-15-2015 |
20150034238 | LAMINATE BODY, METHOD, AND MATERIALS FOR TEMPORARY SUBSTRATE SUPPORT AND SUPPORT SEPARATION - A laminate body, method, and materials for temporary substrate support are provided. The laminate body can hold N and protect thin, brittle substrates such as flexible glass or thin semiconductor wafers during further processing such as vapor deposition or thinning by grinding. The provided laminate body, in one embodiment, includes a support, a release layer disposed upon the support, a joining layer disposed upon and in contact with the release layer, and a substrate disposed upon and in contact with the joining layer. The release layer can include an acrylic adhesive and an adhesion modifying agent. | 02-05-2015 |
Gary L. Larson, Waseca, MN US
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20110038288 | MOBILE AUTOMATIC METER READING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for collecting data generated by a plurality of metering devices located within a geographic area. The mobile automatic meter reading system provides two-way simplex communication capabilities between a mobile receiving device and a plurality of endpoint devices on a plurality of communication channels. The mobile collector device efficiently and accurately communicates with and receives data from the endpoint devices while moving throughout a localized geographical area. Aspects of the invention thereby improve the effectiveness of automatic meter reading systems. | 02-17-2011 |
George D. Larson, Roseville, MN US
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20110091270 | CONE ROLLER LOCK DEVICE - A roller lock device has a shaft and a housing configured over the shaft for selective relative movement thereto. A plurality of rollers is configured between the housing and the shaft, at least some of which are substantially conically shaped. A cage is configured between the housing and the shaft and adjacent the rollers such that the rollers are at least partially constrained from movement by the cage. A control is configured to move the rollers axially thereby engaging and disengaging the roller lock. The housing has ramps configured to receive the rollers, the ramps having a curved contour. | 04-21-2011 |
Heidi Larson, Apple Valley, MN US
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20110171621 | System and Method for Managing and Delivering Course Content to Mobile Devices - A system and method of providing an electronic course to a mobile device, comprising: capturing at least an attribute of a student for a student registration; correlating the attribute to at least a first set of course content related to that student; Providing the first set of course content related to the student; Measuring a component of the students interaction related to the first set of course content; and Delivering at least a second set of course content to the student based on the component of the students measured interaction. | 07-14-2011 |
James M. Larson, Saint Paul, MN US
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20090325030 | FUEL CELL ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE WITH ACIDIC POLYMER - An electrolyte membrane is formed by an acidic polymer and a low-volatility acid that is fluorinated, substantially free of basic groups, and is either oligomeric or non-polymeric. | 12-31-2009 |
20110000615 | FUEL CELL ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE WITH BASIC POLYMER - The present invention is an electrolyte membrane comprising an acid and a basic polymer, where the acid is a low-volatile acid that is fluorinated and is either oligomeric or non-polymeric, and where the basic polymer is protonated by the acid and is stable to hydrolysis. | 01-06-2011 |
Jennifer Larson, Elk River, MN US
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20090281946 | ACH Payment Processing - Efficiently processing ACH payments by processing batches of ACH payments in parallel. A processing system of an ACH operator receives an ACH file including multiple batches of ACH items. Each batch includes at least one ACH item. A control module of the processing system organizes data in the ACH file into multiple partitions according to a selected strategy. Each partition includes at least one of the batches. A processing module of the processing system separately processes each partition in parallel, validating the batches and ACH items and creating at least one output batch for each partition. If the control module determines that the ACH file is acceptable, based on this parallel processing, then the processing module settles the ACH items in the output batches and creates at least one new ACH file for transmitting the settled ACH items to one or more corresponding receiving depository financial institutions. | 11-12-2009 |
Jim M. Larson, New Hope, MN US
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20100247904 | FLEXIBLE POLYUREA - A flexible polyurea and method for making, as well as a kit for making the polyurea. The method and kit include making flexible polyurea by reacting at least a first component comprising at least one of an aliphatic isocyanate or an aromatic isocyanate and a second component comprising a secondary amine together, wherein the ratio of the first component to the second component was in the range from, by volume, 2:1 to 1:2. The flexible polyurea is useful, for example, as a substrate covering (e.g., the interiors of construction, farm, and other vehicles, both military and civilian (including cars, trucks, aircraft, and vessels (e.g., boats, ships, and submarines)). | 09-30-2010 |
John M. Larson, Northfield, MN US
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20100006949 | SCHOTTKY BARRIER CMOS DEVICE AND METHOD - A CMOS device and method of fabrication are disclosed. The present invention utilizes Schottky barrier contacts for source and/or drain contact fabrication within the context of a CMOS device and CMOS integrated circuits, to eliminate the requirement for halo/pocket implants, shallow source/drain extensions to control short channel effects, well implant steps, and complex device isolation steps. Additionally, the present invention eliminates the parasitic bipolar gain associated with CMOS device operation, reduces manufacturing costs, tightens control of device performance parameters, and provides for superior device characteristics as compared to the prior art. The present invention, in one embodiment, uses a silicide exclusion mask process to form the dual silicide Schottky barrier source and/or drain contact for the complimentary PMOS and NMOS devices forming the CMOS device. | 01-14-2010 |
20100013014 | FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR HAVING SOURCE AND/OR DRAIN FORMING SCHOTTKY OR SCHOTTKY-LIKE CONTACT WITH STRAINED SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE - The present invention is a field effect transistor having a strained semiconductor substrate and Schottky-barrier source and drain electrodes, and a method for making the transistor. The bulk charge carrier transport characteristic of the Schottky barrier field effect transistor minimizes carrier surface scattering, which enables the strained substrate to provide improved power and speed performance characteristics in this device, as compared to conventional devices. | 01-21-2010 |
20100015802 | DYNAMIC SCHOTTKY BARRIER MOSFET DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A device for regulating a flow of electric current and its manufacturing method are provided. The device includes metal-insulator-semiconductor source-drain contacts forming Schottky barrier or Schottky-like junctions to the semiconductor substrate. The device includes an interfacial layer between the semiconductor substrate and a metal source and/or drain electrode, thereby dynamically adjusting a Schottky barrier height by applying different bias conditions. The dynamic Schottky barrier modulation provides increased electric current for low drain bias conditions, reducing the sub-linear turn-on characteristic of Schottky barrier MOSFET devices and improving device performance. | 01-21-2010 |
20100025774 | SCHOTTKY BARRIER INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A Schottky barrier integrated circuit is disclosed, the circuit having at least one PMOS device or at least one NMOS device, at least one of the PMOS device or NMOS device having metal source-drain contacts forming Schottky barrier or Schottky-like contacts to the semiconductor substrate. The device provides a new distribution of mobile charge carriers in the bulk region of the semiconductor substrate, which improves device and circuit performance by lowering gate capacitance, improving effective carrier mobility | 02-04-2010 |
20100213556 | METAL SOURCE AND DRAIN TRANSISTOR HAVING HIGH DIELECTRIC CONSTANT GATE INSULATOR - The invention is directed to a device for regulating the flow of electric current with high dielectric constant gate insulating layer and a source and/or drain forming a Schottky contact or Schottky-like region with a substrate and its fabrication method. In one aspect, the gate insulating layer has a dielectric constant greater than the dielectric constant of silicon. In another aspect, the current regulating device may be a MOSFET device, optionally a planar P-type or N-type MOSFET, having any orientation. In another aspect, the source and/or drain may consist partially or fully of a silicide. | 08-26-2010 |
20110034016 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CMOS DEVICE WITH ZERO SOFT ERROR RATE - A CMOS device and method of manufacture is provided for producing an integrated circuit that is not susceptible to various soft errors such as single-event upsets, multi-bit upsets or single-event latchup. The CMOS device and method utilizes a new and novel well architecture in conjunction with metal source/drain electrodes to eliminate soft errors. In one embodiment, the CMOS device uses a first metal source/drain material for the NMOS device and a second metal source/drain material for the PMOS device. The CMOS device further uses a multi-layered well-structure with a shallow N-well and a buried P-well for the PMOS device and a shallow P-well and a buried N-well for the NMOS device. | 02-10-2011 |
20120056250 | DYNAMIC SCHOTTKY BARRIER MOSFET DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A device for regulating a flow of electric current and its manufacturing method are provided. The device includes metal-insulator-semiconductor source-drain contacts forming Schottky barrier or Schottky-like junctions to the semiconductor substrate. The device includes an interfacial layer between the semiconductor substrate and a metal source and/or drain electrode, thereby dynamically adjusting a Schottky barrier height by applying different bias conditions. The dynamic Schottky barrier modulation provides increased electric current for low drain bias conditions, reducing the sub-linear turn-on characteristic of Schottky barrier MOSFET devices and improving device performance. | 03-08-2012 |
Kasey P. Larson, Detroit Lakes, MN US
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20100133865 | HUMAN TRANSPORTING SYSTEM - A human transporting system for efficiently removing an injured person out of water. The human transporting system generally includes a handle, a pair of straps attached to the handle, a pair of sliding loops attached to the straps forming looped portions for receiving the wrists of an injured human, and a pair of biasing members attached between the handle and the sliding loops. The looped portions receive the wrists of the injured human and the user pulls the injured human from the water by pulling upon the handle which tightens the looped portions upon the wrists. Once the injured human is pulled out of the water, the handle is lowered thereby allowing the biasing members to loosen the looped portions about the wrists. | 06-03-2010 |
Kent Larson, Woodbury, MN US
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20100313441 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRYING AND STERILIZING OBJECTS IN A LOAD - The removal of moisture from an object to be sterilized is provided through at least the steps of placing the load in the chamber, reducing the pressure within the chamber to increase the rate of evaporation of moisture from the load, monitoring over a predetermined period of time the increase in the quantity of vapor within the chamber resulting from evaporation of moisture from the load, admitting gas into the chamber and repeating the steps following placing the load into the chamber. | 12-16-2010 |
20100316527 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRYING AND THEN STERILIZING OBJECTS IN A LOAD USING A CHEMICAL STERILANT - The removal of moisture from an object to be sterilized is provided through at least the steps of placing the load in the chamber, reducing the pressure within the chamber to increase the rate of evaporation of moisture from the load, monitoring over a predetermined period of time the increase in the quantity of vapor within the chamber resulting from evaporation of moisture from the load, admitting gas into the chamber and repeating the steps following placing the load into the chamber. | 12-16-2010 |
20110250677 | Apparatus for Assessing the Effectiveness of a Sterilization Process - A device useful in determining the efficacy of a chemical sterilization process includes a dead end cavity closed by an access cap having a port coupled to a challenge tube defining the only path by which a substantial quantity of sterilant can reach the cavity. A biological indicator is located within the cavity and a chemical indicator is also provided. These indicators, and particularly the biological indicator, provide an indication of whether chemical sterilant would reach all interior exposed surfaces of a load in sufficient concentrations to adequately sterilize the load. | 10-13-2011 |
20120297638 | Apparatus and Method for Drying and Sterilizing Objects in a Load - The removal of moisture from an object to be sterilized is provided through at least the steps of placing the load in the chamber, reducing the pressure within the chamber to increase the rate of evaporation of moisture from the load, monitoring over a predetermined period of time the increase in the quantity of vapor within the chamber resulting from evaporation of moisture from the load, admitting gas into the chamber and repeating the steps following placing the load into the chamber. | 11-29-2012 |
Kurt T. Larson, Plymouth, MN US
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20080288906 | Integrated system on module - An electronic product includes a circuit board, an integrated system on module, and an application-specific module. The integrated system on module and the application-specific module are integrated with the circuit board. A method of forming the circuit board is disclosed, as well as a method of forming the electronic product. | 11-20-2008 |
20130185400 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PROVISIONING, PAIRING AND ACTIVATING A NEWLY MANUFACTURED DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC JOINING OF CUSTOMER'S NETWORK - The invention provides systems and methods for providing a unified single-scan user interface for accessing and managing a remotely located device throughout its life cycle, including cellular network provisioning, cloud data provider registration, initialization and activation, as well as providing end users with easy access to the device and its data. The end user simply powers the device on and the device automatically connects with the communication network and the cloud data provider. The device comes to the end user already provisioned and paired and activated with the cloud data provider and the communication network provider. Further, the user account, or accounts, for the use of the device is both active and recorded for billing by the various service providers supporting the device use, i.e., the communication network provider(s). | 07-18-2013 |
20130193203 | METHODS FOR EMBEDDING DEVICE-SPECIFIC DATA TO ENABLE REMOTE IDENTIFICATION AND PROVISIONING OF SPECIFIC DEVICES - The invention provides systems and methods for providing a unified single-scan user interface for accessing and managing a remotely located device throughout its life cycle, including cellular network provisioning, cloud data provider registration, initialization and activation, as well as providing end users with easy access to the device and its data. The end user simply powers the device on and the device automatically connects with the communication network and the cloud data provider. The device comes to the end user already provisioned and paired and activated with the cloud data provider and the communication network provider. Device-specific data is, at manufacture, encoded onto machine-readable labels and complied in a table within a remote database. The present invention thus allows identification and provisioning of individual devices using a mobile device such as a smartphone or the like. | 08-01-2013 |
20130200142 | METHODS FOR EMBEDDING DEVICE-SPECIFIC DATA TO ENABLE REMOTE ACCESS TO REAL TIME DEVICE DATA - The invention provides systems and methods for providing a unified single-scan user interface for accessing and managing a remotely located device throughout its life cycle, including cellular network provisioning, cloud data provider registration, initialization and activation, as well as providing end users with easy access to the device and its data. The end user simply powers the device on and the device automatically connects with the communication network and the cloud data provider. The device comes to the end user already provisioned and paired and activated with the cloud data provider and the communication network provider. The device is capable of monitoring operational and/or environmental parameters comprising physical and/or chemical data which may be monitored by a mobile device. The mobile device may also initiate modification of the manufactured device's parameters. | 08-08-2013 |
20130210412 | METHOD FOR EMBEDDING DEVICE-SPECIFIC DATA TO ENABLE PROVISIONING A DEVICE WITH A MOBILE DEVICE - The invention provides methods for providing a unified single-scan user interface for accessing and managing a remotely located device throughout its life cycle, including cellular network provisioning, cloud data provider registration, initialization and activation, as well as providing end users with easy access to the device and its data. The end user simply powers the device on and the device automatically connects with the communication network and the cloud data provider. The device comes to the end user already provisioned and paired and activated with the cloud data provider and the communication network provider. The end user may provision the device by scanning an optically scannable identification label having device-specific data embedded thereon using a mobile device such as a smartphone or the like. | 08-15-2013 |
Larry Allen Larson, Rogers, MN US
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20100281884 | Thermoelectric Management Unit - Embodiments of the invention provide a thermal management unit including a housing, at least one fan, a plurality of thermoelectric modules, at least one heat sink assembly coupled to the plurality of thermoelectric modules, and controller providing power to the plurality of thermoelectric modules. The thermal management unit also includes a printed circuit board incorporating the plurality of thermoelectric modules and electrically connecting the plurality of thermoelectric modules to the controller. The printed circuit board separates an ambient side of the thermal management unit and an enclosure side of the thermal management unit. | 11-11-2010 |
Lief C. Larson, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090075015 | Limited Play Optical Discs - An optical disc having machine-readable, information encoding features includes a coating comprising a tellurapyrylium dye irreversibly bleachable by light. The dye, once bleached, is operative to change the index of refraction of the dye to inhibit reading of the information encoding features. | 03-19-2009 |
20090272014 | CARD DISPLAY AND RETENTION DEVICE - A card display and retention device includes a sheet having a height and width as well as front and back surfaces. Edges spanning the height and width of the sheet frame the front surface of the sheet. A demarcation along the width of the sheet, divides the sheet into first and second portions. The first portion can be folded to form a tab for installation of the card holder in a binder having a pocket. The second portion has at least one slit for insertion of a card therein. When a card is inserted into the holder, information on a face of the card can be displayed while allowing for the card to be secured to a binder or other surface. | 11-05-2009 |
Linda Irene Larson, Rochester, MN US
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20090174702 | Predator and Abuse Identification and Prevention in a Virtual Environment - Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for protecting a child user from inappropriate interactions within an immersive virtual environment. The inappropriate interactions may be detected by examining characteristics of the interactions between a child and another user (e.g., communications, transactions, etc.), by monitoring physical signs of stress in the child (e.g., based on facial gestures, heart rate, etc.), or by receiving software commands given by the child to signal discomfort in a particular situation. Subsequently, preventative actions may be determined based on a level of severity of the inappropriate interaction. The preventative actions may include notifying the parents of the child, altering the virtual world to end the interaction, or notifying authorities of the behavior of the other user. | 07-09-2009 |
20090177979 | Detecting patterns of abuse in a virtual environment - Embodiments of the invention provide techniques for detecting patterns of abuse in users of a virtual world. The patterns of abuse may be detected by examining records of inappropriate interactions between users. Subsequently, preventative actions may be taken to prevent further abuse. The preventative actions may include blocking access to all or part of the virtual world, blocking interactions with other users, warning other users, or notifying authorities of the behavior of the other user. | 07-09-2009 |
Mark Larson, Alexandria, MN US
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20120122640 | CONTINUOUS MOTION CASE FORMER - Among other things, a case forming system is provided. The system includes a conveyance apparatus for conveying case precursors along a conveyance path and a case set-up apparatus characterized by a case forming member. Upstream case precursors are conveyed along the conveyance path for operation thereupon by the case forming member. A case forming mandrel of a mandrel assembly is movably mounted in relation to the conveyance apparatus for continuos motion with respect thereto. The continuous motion is delimited by travel of the case forming mandrel between an upstream locus and a downstream locus of the conveyance path, and reversible extension of the case forming mandrel towards case precursors during travel between the upstream locus and the downstream locus of the conveyance path. | 05-17-2012 |
Marvin Larson, Bemidji, MN US
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20100308609 | GRIPPING ASSEMBLY AND GRIPPING MEMBERS FOR A GRAPPLE ATTACHMENT - A gripping assembly with gripping members, as part of a grapple attachment, used to grasp and manipulate elongated objects, for example pipe, is described. Due to the gripping action of the gripping members and tilt control capabilities of the grapple attachment, total positive control of the pipe is maintained, even if the gripping assembly picks up pipe off center. The grapple attachment is able to be used on all pipe surface types, including pipe surfaces that are dirty, snow or ice covered. The gripping members are configured to prevent damage to the pipe and to adjacent pipes, and will not crush the pipe. | 12-09-2010 |
20140028042 | GRIPPING ASSEMBLY AND GRIPPING MEMBERS FOR A GRAPPLE ATTACHMENT - A gripping assembly with gripping members, as part of a grapple attachment, used to grasp and manipulate elongated objects, for example pipe, is described. Due to the gripping action of the gripping members and tilt control capabilities of the grapple attachment, total positive control of the pipe is maintained, even if the gripping assembly picks up pipe off center. The grapple attachment is able to be used on all pipe surface types, including pipe surfaces that are dirty, snow or ice covered. The gripping members are configured to prevent damage to the pipe and to adjacent pipes, and will not crush the pipe. | 01-30-2014 |
Mary B. Larson, St. Paul, MN US
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20100241947 | ADVANCED FEATURES, SERVICE AND DISPLAYS OF LEGAL AND REGULATORY INFORMATION - Systems and techniques are disclosed that allow a user to enter a query in a query input region of a graphical user interface and respond to the query by automatically directing it to an appropriate database, saving a user from having to choose among the myriad databases within the system. The system provides shareable folders for not only selected documents or excerpts from documents, but also for annotations and markups associated with documents. The system also enables a user to set permissions as to whether to allow documents, as well annotations and markups, private or publicly available to other users. Further, the system allows a user to specify an action that is to occur once a particular event occurs affecting a document, annotation or markup. | 09-23-2010 |
Merle A. Larson, Cannon Falls, MN US
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20120134771 | Apparatus and method for side by side couplable pallets and carts - A pallet or cart which can be coupled to a similar pallet or cart in a side by side relationship is disclosed. The pallet or cart, at its one or right side, has coupling means at the top and bottom, which cooperate with associated coupling means on the top and bottom of the opposite or left side of an adjacent pallet or cart. The coupling means and associated coupling means can be connected to connect the two pallets or carts together to make them capable of being moved together, and even be lifted together by a standard lift truck or fork lift or a standard pallet jack. The coupling means are also releasable so that, when necessary, each pallet or cart may be used as would be a single pallet or cart. The pallet or cart may have one or more foldable shelves therein. | 05-31-2012 |
Merle Arvid Larson, Cannon Falls, MN US
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20110204760 | Cabinet with adjustable shelf - A cabinet having a deep shelf with limited access is described and includes at least two opposite sides carrying track means to permit easy adjustment of the shelf between two or more levels by a single person maneuvering only the one accessible end of the shelf. The cabinet can be mounted on wheels to form a cart. One or more such adjustable shelves can be provided. The shelves may be positioned just above the bottom of the cart to provide a maximum depth cart for use, in intermediate positions for use with smaller objects and/or at the very top and/or side of the cart and locked in position to provide a secured interior for the cabinet. | 08-25-2011 |
20140367936 | Cabinet With Adjustable Shelf - A cabinet having a deep shelf with limited access is described and includes at least two opposite sides carrying track means to permit easy adjustment of the shelf between two or more levels by a single person maneuvering only the one accessible end of the shelf. The cabinet can be mounted on wheels to form a cart. One or more such adjustable shelves can be provided. The shelves may be positioned just above the bottom of the cart to provide a maximum depth cart for use, in intermediate positions for use with smaller objects and/or at the very top and/or side of the cart and locked in position to provide a secured interior for the cabinet. | 12-18-2014 |
Michael W. Larson, New Prague, MN US
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20090093740 | Portable air pulsator and thoracic therapy garment - A portable human body pulsating apparatus has an air pulse generator mounted on a pedestal having wheels to facilitate movement of the apparatus on a surface. The pedestal has an upright piston and cylinder assembly operable to adjust the elevation of the air pulse generator. A reversible thoracic therapy garment is connected with a hose to an air pulse generator which can be selectively located adjacent opposite sides of a person receiving therapy. | 04-09-2009 |
20130331747 | AIR PULSATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - A device and method coupled to a therapy garment to apply pressure and repetitive compression forces to a body of a person has an air pulsator and a user programmable time, frequency and pressure controller operable to regulate the duration of operation, frequency of the air pulses and a selected air pressure applied to the body of a person. | 12-12-2013 |
Nick Larson, Bloomington, MN US
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20100006473 | CONVERTIBLE CONTAINER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A container for an electronic device has pivotally coupled first and second portions. The first portion is configured to house the electronic device and has an opening for receiving the electronic device and for displaying the electronic device when the container is configured in a first configuration. The second portion is configured to act as a mount for mounting the container on a surface when the container is configured in the first configuration and the first portion is displaying the electronic device. The second portion is further configured to cover the opening in the first portion, and thus the electronic device, when the container is configured in a second configuration. | 01-14-2010 |
Paul E. Larson, Bloomington, MN US
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20100237240 | SAMPLE HOLDER APPARATUS TO REDUCE ENERGY OF ELECTRONS IN AN ANALYZER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A sample holder apparatus and method for reducing the energy of charged particles entering an annular-acceptance analyzer includes use of an electrically isolated sample support member having a sample receiving surface configured to receive a sample and electrically connect the sample to the sample support member (e.g., wherein the sample support member is configured for application of a retarding bias potential). A grounded sample aperture member defining an aperture relative to the sample support member but electrically isolated therefrom is provided such that the aperture is proximate the sample receiving surface to expose at least a portion of a surface of a sample received thereon to be analyzed (e.g., wherein applying a retarding bias potential to the sample support member produces an electrical retarding field about the aperture that reduces the energy of emitted particles from a sample before they enter an annular-acceptance analyzer). | 09-23-2010 |
Richard Larson, Victoria, MN US
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20100243090 | MECHANICAL CLEAN-OUT TEST PLUG - The present invention provides a test plug for use with a clean-out that extends at an angle from a pipe section of a pipe system. In general, the test plug includes a sealing assembly that is actuated by an actuating member extending at an angle from the sealing assembly. The sealing assembly includes a first plate, a second plate, a valve that is configured to draw the first and second plates together, and a ring-shaped sealing member located between the first and second plates. In various embodiments, the actuating member is configured to move the valve between an open position, in which test media may be communicated through at least one opening in the first plate and through at least one opening in the second plate, and a closed position, in which the valve seals the opening of the first plate and in which the sealing member extends outwardly to seal against an internal surface of the pipe section. | 09-30-2010 |
Richard Larson, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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20100110759 | PROGRAMMABLE RESISTIVE MEMORY CELL WITH FILAMENT PLACEMENT STRUCTURE - Programmable metallization memory cells having a first metal contact and a second metal contact with an ion conductor solid electrolyte material between the metal contacts. The first metal contact has a filament placement structure thereon extending into the ion conductor material. In some embodiments, the second metal contact also has a filament placement structure thereon extending into the ion conductor material toward the first filament placement structure. The filament placement structure may have a height of at least about 2 nm. | 05-06-2010 |
20110117717 | PROGRAMMABLE RESISTIVE MEMORY CELL WITH FILAMENT PLACEMENT STRUCTURE - Programmable metallization memory cells having a first metal contact and a second metal contact with an ion conductor solid electrolyte material between the metal contacts. The first metal contact has a filament placement structure thereon extending into the ion conductor material. In some embodiments, the second metal contact also has a filament placement structure thereon extending into the ion conductor material toward the first filament placement structure. The filament placement structure may have a height of at least about 2 nm. | 05-19-2011 |
20110121256 | PROGRAMMABLE RESISTIVE MEMORY CELL WITH FILAMENT PLACEMENT STRUCTURE - Programmable metallization memory cells having a first metal contact and a second metal contact with an ion conductor solid electrolyte material between the metal contacts. The first metal contact has a filament placement structure thereon extending into the ion conductor material. In some embodiments, the second metal contact also has a filament placement structure thereon extending into the ion conductor material toward the first filament placement structure. The filament placement structure may have a height of at least about 2 nm. | 05-26-2011 |
Richard Lowell Larson, Bloomington, MN US
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20090140538 | TRUCK BED EXTENDER - The present disclosure provides a device configured to attach to the end of a truck bed. The device can be conveniently used to support and/or secure objects to the truck that are longer than the truck bed. In some embodiments the device enables transport of objects that are longer than a truck bed without interfering with trailers being towed by the truck. A method of securing a wheeled vehicle to a truck bed is also provided. | 06-04-2009 |
Roger L. Larson, Shoreview, MN US
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20090235835 | Method and apparatus for processing flexographic printing plates - A flexographic processing system provides a single workstation having a light exposure system for providing exposure of a flexographic plate and a thermal processing system for thermally processing the flexographic plate following exposure. The thermal processing system includes a heated element non-rotationally mounted to a press device that generates pressure between a first surface of the heated element and the flexographic plate. The thermal processing system also includes a material delivery mechanism that delivers absorbent material to the first surface of the heated element, wherein the absorbent material removes uncured photocurable material from the flexographic plate. | 09-24-2009 |
Roger Lee Larson, Shoreview, MN US
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20120103641 | Methods and Apparatus for aerating Turf - Tine assemblies ( | 05-03-2012 |
Scott A. Larson, Oakdale, MN US
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20090272378 | RESPIRATORY PROTECTION DEVICE - A respiratory device includes a face seal and a unitary body that forms an interface with the face seal and includes a lens and a chassis. The chassis includes at least one port for fluidic connection. | 11-05-2009 |
Steve Arnold Larson, Isanti, MN US
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20100202901 | SELF LUBRICATING PUMP - A self-lubricating water-cooled piston-style water pump has a unitary pump housing with a crankcase in direct water communication with the water pump inlet. A low pressure chamber is in direct water communication with the crankcase. A compression chamber is in direct pressurized water communication with a high pressure water manifold through a one-way valve. A high pressure water pump outlet extends outwardly from the manifold to the exterior of the housing. A crankshaft is connected to a connecting rod and a plunger rod, both of which are lubricated and water-cooled in the crankcase. A compression plunger has water channels therethrough connected to the plunger rod and in water communication with the low pressure chamber. The plunger is reciprocal within the compression chamber. A second one-way valve is on the plunger in the compression chamber to let water into the compression chamber. | 08-12-2010 |
Steven D. Larson, Zimmerman, MN US
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20100044663 | INTERLOCKING FENCING SYSTEM - A fencing system operable to define a barrier relative to a foundation. The fencing system includes a mount that is operable to be supported by the foundation. The mount includes an upright portion configured to extend from the foundation. The fencing system also includes a first barrier member having a lower bracket that receives the upright portion such that the mount supports the first barrier member generally upright. The fencing system also includes a second barrier member having an upper bracket that receives the upright portion such that the mount supports the second barrier member generally upright and such that the upper bracket substantially overlaps the lower bracket to limit movement of the first barrier member. | 02-25-2010 |
Thomas A. Larson, Saint Louis Park, MN US
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20090288493 | PRESSURE-SENSOR APPARATUS - A pressure-sensing module includes a housing having a process-fluid port configured to be coupled to a process-fluid-flow circuit. The housing defines a first chamber into which the process fluid can flow through the process-fluid port. An isolator assembly is disposed within the housing and includes a fill port. The isolator assembly is configured to define a second chamber into which pressure-coupling fluid may be injected through the fill port. An electronic circuit is disposed within the second chamber and is configured to be pressure coupled by the coupling fluid and isolator assembly to the flow circuit. A plug having first and second ends occupies the fill port thereby sealing the second chamber. The first end is exposed to the process fluid in the first chamber, and the second end is exposed to the coupling fluid in the second chamber. | 11-26-2009 |
Thomas A. Larson, St. Louis Park, MN US
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20100281994 | PRESSURE SENSING DEVICE FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS - A pressure sensing device comprises a substrate having an opening, a pressure sensor die electrically connected to the substrate, and a pedestal having an upper surface that extends through the opening in the substrate, with the upper surface affixed to the sensor die. The pedestal has a pressure port that extends from the upper surface to a bottom surface of the pedestal, with the pressure port containing a hermetic sealing tube therein. A hermetic sealing cover is affixed to the substrate over the sensor die, with the cover and the substrate containing a reference pressure for the sensor die. A media isolation component has a chamber filled with a fluid that transmits a pressure applied to the media isolation component to the pressure sensor die. A capillary tube is affixed within the pressure port of the pedestal and is in communication with the sealing tube. The capillary tube and the sealing tube provide fluid communication between the chamber of the media isolation component and the sensor die. | 11-11-2010 |
20110283802 | MODULAR PRESSURE SENSOR - A pressure sensor device for a modular pressure sensor package is provided, comprising a substrate having a pressure port that extends through the substrate from a first side of the substrate to a second side of the substrate. A pressure sensor die is attached to the first side of the substrate, forming a seal over the pressure port on the first side of the substrate. A cover is attached to the first side of the substrate over the pressure sensor die, forming a sealed cavity wherein the pressure sensor die is located within the cavity. The device also comprises a plurality of electrical connectors mounted to the substrate external to the cavity, the plurality of electrical connectors electrically coupled to the pressure sensor die. Further, the substrate includes at least one mounting element configured to secure a pressure port interface to the second side of the substrate in a position around the pressure port. | 11-24-2011 |
Tim Larson, Minnetonka, MN US
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20090090540 | HOLE IN PAD THERMAL MANAGEMENT - A device and method of heat sinking a surface mount device (SMD) component. In an example method through holes are formed in a printed circuit board (PCB), a first copper layer is electroless plated in the holes, a second copper layer is standard plated in the holes and surrounding surfaces of the PCB, a third copper layer is masked and pulse plated in the holes, the holes are filled with non-conductive material and then is sanded flush with the second copper layer. A fourth copper layer electroless plated on the PCB over the area of the holes, a fifth copper layer (or pad) plated on the PCB over the area of the holes, and a surface mount device is attached to the fifth copper layer. | 04-09-2009 |
20120138341 | HOLE IN PAD THERMAL MANAGEMENT - A device and method of heat sinking a surface mount device (SMD) component. In an example method through holes are formed in a printed circuit board (PCB), a first copper layer is electroless plated in the holes, a second copper layer is standard plated in the holes and surrounding surfaces of the PCB, a third copper layer is masked and pulse plated in the holes, the holes are filled with non-conductive material and then is sanded flush with the second copper layer. A fourth copper layer electroless plated on the PCB over the area of the holes, a fifth copper layer (or pad) plated on the PCB over the area of the holes, and a surface mount device is attached to the fifth copper layer. | 06-07-2012 |
Timothy M. Larson, Prior Lake, MN US
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20100229085 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR YEARBOOK CREATION - A yearbook system is provided. The yearbook system provides a single, extensive resource to plan, create, educate about, sell, and distribute yearbooks. The system further provides an integrated yearbook system management and yearbook production system to enable the production of the yearbook to a printed output. A yearbook server hosts a client site and a client database. The client site is enables the school to plan, create, sell and distribute a yearbook. Further, they system may be used to create the yearbook online. A production server hosts a production database synchronizes with the yearbook server, providing images to the client for use in creating the yearbook, and accepting completed created pages submitted by the school from the yearbook server. The production server translates the created pages into the format to proceed through the regular preparation for production of the yearbook. | 09-09-2010 |
20120331371 | System and Method for Yearbook Creation - A yearbook system may include a server having computer-implemented instructions stored thereon and the instructions may include a user component through which a yearbook staff user may design and create a yearbook and may also include an image share component in communication with the user component and accessible by yearbook staff users and non-yearbook staff users, where the image share component may be configured for receiving and displaying photo data. | 12-27-2012 |
Timothy S. Larson, Rochester, MN US
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20120001065 | EVALUATING RENAL FUNCTION - This document relates to methods and materials involved in evaluating renal function in a subject. For example, methods and materials for evaluating renal clearance using mass spectrometry techniques are provided. | 01-05-2012 |
Todd Larson, Shakopee, MN US
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20100123591 | Universal process transmitter connector - An electrical connector apparatus for use with a field device includes a housing having a first end and a second end, an electrical feedthrough subassembly, and a visual indicator viewable from outside the housing. The first end of the housing is configured to mechanically connect to the field device. The electrical feedthrough subassembly extends through at least a portion of the housing and includes a plurality of electrical conductors configured to provide a removable electrical connection at the second end of the housing and a flameproof barrier disposed between the first and second ends of the housing. The visual indicator has a plurality of illumination modes indicative of a power state of the electrical feedthrough subassembly. | 05-20-2010 |
Wendy R. Larson, Little Canada, MN US
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20090051526 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING WORKFLOW - A system and method for managing workflow is provided. The system includes one or more computer devices which execute workflow software to assign tasks to medical staff. The workflow software may be configured to assign tasks to persons on the medical staff based on a set of criteria including the person's current location or zone, the locations or zones in which other uncompleted tasks are located, and whether the person has a particular pieced of medical equipment. The system may include portable wireless communication devices and an interactive voice recognitions (IVR) subsystem to permit persons on the staff to communicate information by voice to the computer devices via the portable wireless communication devices and to receive audio messages from the computer devices via the wireless communication devices. The workflow software may be configured to display a staff screen in which the displayed data is filtered by medical staff role and sorted by medical staff identification. | 02-26-2009 |
William Larson, Minnetonka, MN US
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20110024803 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED CHANNEL STOP AND BODY CONTACT - A channel stop is provided for a semiconductor device that includes at least one active region. The channel stop is configured to surround the semiconductor device, to abut the at least one active region at a periphery of the semiconductor device, and to share an electrical connection with the at least one active region. | 02-03-2011 |
20130299911 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE ISOLATION USING AN ALIGNED DIFFUSION AND POLYSILICON FIELD PLATE - An isolation structure prevents inter-device and intra-device leakage in first and second adjacent semiconductor devices in a substrate. The first and second semiconductor devices each include a gate region and at least one active region. A first channel stop region is configured to surround the first semiconductor device. A second channel stop region is configured to surround the second semiconductor device. A first field plate is located above at least part of the first channel stop region, and overlaps the gate region of the first semiconductor device in a first overlap region. A second field plate is located above at least part of the second channel stop region, and overlaps the gate region of the second semiconductor device in a second overlap region. | 11-14-2013 |