Kouznetsov, US
Alex A. Kouznetsov, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20090283004 | CONSTANT-CURRENT, RAIL-VOLTAGE REGULATED CHARGING ELECTRONIC DETONATOR - A method of dynamically- and continuously-variable rate asynchronous data transfer, such as for use in an electronic blasting system, may employ a device that transmits data including synchronization bits and bits conveying other information, and a device that ascertains the rate of transmission of the synchronization bits and receives the bits conveying the other information at the ascertained rate of transmission. | 11-19-2009 |
20090301332 | METHOD FOR DETECTING AN UNKNOWN OR UNMARKED SLAVE DEVICE SUCH AS IN AN ELECTRONIC BLASTING SYSTEM - A system, for example an electronic blasting system, in which a detection command is issued by a master device to all slave devices connected to the system, causing all slave devices that have not been identified to the master device to respond. | 12-10-2009 |
20090301333 | ELECTRONIC BLASTING SYSTEM HAVING A PRE-FIRE COUNTDOWN WITH MULTIPLE FIRE COMMANDS - A system and method for conducting a firing sequence including a master device and a plurality of electronic pyrotechnic devices, wherein the master device broadcasts, multiple times, a fire command to the plurality of electronic pyrotechnic devices, the electronic pyrotechnic devices commence a pre-fire countdown in response to each fire command received without error, and each electronic pyrotechnic device conducts a pre-fire countdown to expiration and thereupon commences a final fire countdown that concludes with firing. | 12-10-2009 |
Alexander Kouznetsov, Katy, TX US
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20110107214 | TECHNIQUE FOR SYNCHRONIZING AUDIO AND SLIDES IN A PRESENTATION - Audio files can be synchronized with a plurality of individual slides, so that a single audio file may be played across multiple individual slides. A user interface is provided which provides a slide timeline and an audio timeline of the entire audio sequence with markers located adjacent the slide timeline indicating particular slides. The user may slide the markers along the slide timeline. The location of the marker is an indication to transition to the indicated slide. As the audio timeline is positioned adjacently and the audio can be played while the slide markers are adjusted, individual slides can be readily synchronized along an audio sequence with little effort. | 05-05-2011 |
Alexander Kouznetsov, Danville, CA US
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20150142381 | COMPUTER ASSISTED ERGONOMIC WORKSTATION DESIGNS AND METHODS - Aspects of this invention include new measures of hip—torso posture and strength of the legs. These new measures are made using new tools. Measurement of hip-torso posture can be made using simple tools. One such tool can be applied to the hips, and indicates relative angle of the spine. Photographic tools can be used to analyze posture relative to vertical references. Measurement of leg strength can be made using a device incorporating accelerometers and computer implemented instructions to quantify forward/backward, left/right, or rotational acceleration when the legs are challenged. Other aspects include devices with computer implemented instructions to quantify leg strength. Using the new devices and methods, one can objectively determine postures that are ergonomically appropriate for persons sitting and working at workstations. | 05-21-2015 |
Andrian Ivanovich Kouznetsov, Goleta, CA US
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20150129767 | OPTICAL GAS SENSOR - A system includes a sensor body that has a folded optical waveguide configured in a “U” shape, wherein the waveguide is configured to convey infrared energy from one end of the waveguide to the other end of the waveguide. | 05-14-2015 |
20150129770 | OPTICAL GAS SENSOR - A system includes a sensor configured to sense an environmental condition. The sensor includes an input/output (I/O) reconfiguration system. The sensor further includes a plurality of I/O connectors configured to interface with at least one external system, wherein the I/O reconfiguration system is communicatively coupled to at least one of the plurality of I/O connectors and is configured to derive a sensor function based on an indication received via the at least one of the plurality of I/O connectors, and wherein signals derived by the sensor based on the sensor function are provided via the plurality of I/O connectors. | 05-14-2015 |
Andrian Ivanovich Kouznetsov, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20120330596 | SELF-CALIBRATING SENSOR, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - A sensor system includes a sensor unit configured for communication has a sensor controller that initiates calibration of the sensor when a respective calibration condition occurs. The calibration condition may involve detection of appropriate environmental conditions and/or a signal received via a communication component. The sensor controller may acquire missing information with the communication. A master controller may be used that receives data from multiple sensor units and distributes information and/or sends a calibration initiation signal. | 12-27-2012 |
Denis Kouznetsov, Pottstown, PA US
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20150066770 | UNATTENDED RETAIL SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR LINKING PAYMENTS, LOYALTY, AND REWARDS - Methods for generating a consumer profile. The method may include receiving a purchase authorization request including a card number from a consumer, generating, with a key module, a hash value of the card number and generating, at the server, a card identifier. The method may also include associating the generated card identifier with the generated hash value, storing, at a server database, the associated card identifier, and associating, with a processor, the card identifier with the consumer profile. | 03-05-2015 |
Dmitri Kouznetsov, Aurora, IL US
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20120076717 | Separation of Diamond from Gangue Minerals - The present invention relates to a method for separating diamond from gangue minerals. In particular, this method relates to the addition of a first reagent or reagents which contact the diamond in diamond ore slurry to at least partially remove hydrophilic coatings from the diamond surfaces. A second reagent or reagents may also be added to the slurry so that the reagent may adsorb on the diamond surfaces and thereby enhance the hydrophobicity of diamonds. The increase in hydrophobicity may improve the flotation of diamonds. | 03-29-2012 |
20130035405 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING THE PRODUCTION OF CRYSTAL AGGLOMERATES FROM A PRECIPITATION LIQUOR - The present invention relates to compositions and methods to increase the output of a high quality product from the precipitation liquor crystallization process exemplified through the aluminum hydroxide recovery processes such as the Bayer process. The invention is a method of increasing the size of precipitates from a liquor. The invention in one embodiment relates to the use of a crystal growth modifier compositions added to the precipitation process to increase the particle size distribution of the precipitated alumina trihydrate. | 02-07-2013 |
Dmitri L. Kouznetsov, Aurora, IL US
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20080277083 | METHOD OF MONITORING AND INHIBITING SCALE DEPOSITION IN PULP MILL EVAPORATORS AND CONCENTRATORS - A method of monitoring and inhibiting scale precipitation and deposition from spent liquor in pulp mill evaporators and concentrators is disclosed. The method includes connecting a black liquor deposition monitor to a pulp mill evaporator or concentrator and measuring the thermal conductivity on the outer surface of the monitor. A controller interprets the measured thermal conductivity and determines a level of scale deposition. If the level of scale deposition is above a predetermined level, the controller is operable to introduce a scale-inhibiting composition to the spent liquor. The scale-inhibiting composition may include organic polycarboxylic acids; organic fatty acids; low molecular weight and polymeric aromatic acids; organic acid esters, anhydrides, and amides; low molecular weight and polymeric aliphatic and aromatic sulfonic acids; and low molecular weight and polymeric amines; and any combinations. | 11-13-2008 |
20110002824 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING THE PRODUCTION OF CRYSTAL AGGLOMERATES FROM A PRECIPITATION LIQUOR - The present invention relates ways to increase the output of a high quality product from the precipitation liquor crystallization process exemplified through the aluminum hydroxide recovery processes such as the Bayer process. The invention is a method of increasing the size of precipitated of a liquor. The invention in one embodiment relates to the use of a crystal growth modifier compositions added to the precipitation process to increase the particle size distribution of the precipitated alumina trihydrate. | 01-06-2011 |
20110200503 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE PRODUCTION - An improved method and composition for producing aluminum hydroxide crystals from precipitation liquor, involves the addition of an emulsified crystal growth modifier comprising a C | 08-18-2011 |
20140260566 | DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING A PIEZOELECTRIC MICROBALANCE SENSOR - Methods for monitoring scale deposition in a water-containing industrial process are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the water-containing industrial process is an aqueous cooling system. In certain embodiments, the methods incorporate fluorometric monitoring and control techniques along with a piezoelectric microbalance sensor. A particular embodiment of a piezoelectric microbalance sensor is additionally disclosed, along with at least one method for using the particular embodiment that is independent of whether fluorometric monitoring and control techniques are utilized. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262202 | DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING A PIEZOELECTRIC MICROBALANCE SENSOR - Methods for monitoring scale deposition in a water-containing industrial process are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the water-containing industrial process is an aqueous cooling system. In certain embodiments, the methods incorporate fluorometric monitoring and control techniques along with a piezoelectric microbalance sensor. A particular embodiment of a piezoelectric microbalance sensor is additionally disclosed, along with at least one method for using the particular embodiment that is independent of whether fluorometric monitoring and control techniques are utilized. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262974 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR IMPROVEMENT IN FROTH FLOTATION - The invention provides methods and compositions for improving a froth flotation type separation. The method involves adding a hydrocarbon reaction product to slurry to enhance the separation. The method is particularly effective with coal separation because it increases yield without increasing ash content of flotation concentrate. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271416 | NEOPOLYOLS SUITABLE FOR CRYSTAL GROWTH MODIFICATION IN THE BAYER PROCESS - The invention provides methods and compositions for the addition of a CGM to precipitation liquor of a Bayer process. The CGM comprises a neopolyol, an ester derived from a neopolyol, and/or an ether derived from a neopolyol. Optionally the CGM may comprise water and/or an antifoaming agent and/or a hydrocarbon carrier liquid. The CGM is quite effective and results in a significant increase in mean particle size of produced alumina crystals. | 09-18-2014 |
Igor Kouznetsov, San Jose, CA US
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20080293207 | INTEGRATION OF NON-VOLATILE CHARGE TRAP MEMORY DEVICES AND LOGIC CMOS DEVICES - A semiconductor structure and method to form the same. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate having a non-volatile charge trap memory device disposed on a first region and a logic device disposed on a second region. A charge trap dielectric stack may be formed subsequent to forming wells and channels of the logic device. HF pre-cleans and SC1 cleans may be avoided to improve the quality of a blocking layer of the non-volatile charge trap memory device. The blocking layer may be thermally reoxidized or nitridized during a thermal oxidation or nitridation of a logic MOS gate insulator layer to densify the blocking layer. A multi-layered liner may be utilized to first offset a source and drain implant in a high voltage logic device and also block silicidation of the nonvolatile charge trap memory device. | 11-27-2008 |
Igor Kouznetsov, San Francisco, CA US
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20150200295 | Drain Extended MOS Transistors With Split Channel - A circuit including both drain-extended metal-oxide-semiconductor (DEMOS) and low-voltage metal-oxide-semiconductor (LV_MOS) devices and methods of manufacturing the same are provided. In one embodiment, DEMOS device includes a first channel, a gate, a second channel, and a drain extension, wherein the second channel is split into a first portion and a second portion, and wherein the first portion of the second channel stops under the gate and is spaced away from the drain extension. Other embodiments are also described. | 07-16-2015 |
Igor G. Kouznetsov, Santa Clara, CA US
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20150044833 | DENSE ARRAYS AND CHARGE STORAGE DEVICES - There is provided a monolithic three dimensional array of charge storage devices which includes a plurality of device levels, wherein at least one surface between two successive device levels is planarized by chemical mechanical polishing. | 02-12-2015 |
Igor G. Kouznetsov, San Jose, CA US
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20100074028 | Memory Architecture Having Two Independently Controlled Voltage Pumps - In embodiments described herein, a memory architecture has an array of non-volatile memory cells and a pair of independently controlled voltage pumps. The pair of voltage pumps is coupled for supplying both positive and negative voltage biases to the memory array during program and erase operations, such that a sum of the magnitudes of the positive and negative voltage biases is applied across a storage node of an accessed memory cell. | 03-25-2010 |
20120188826 | MEMORY ARCHITECTURE HAVING TWO INDEPENDENTLY CONTROLLED VOLTAGE PUMPS - In embodiments described herein, a memory architecture has an array of non-volatile memory cells and a pair of independently controlled voltage pumps. The pair of voltage pumps is coupled for supplying both positive and negative voltage biases to the memory array during program and erase operations, such that a sum of the magnitudes of the positive and negative voltage biases is applied across a storage node of an accessed memory cell. | 07-26-2012 |
Igor G. Kouznetsov, San Francisco, CA US
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20140239374 | EMBEDDED SONOS BASED MEMORY CELLS - Memory cells including embedded SONOS based non-volatile memory (NVM) and MOS transistors and methods of forming the same are described. Generally, the method includes: forming a dielectric stack on a substrate, the dielectric stack including a tunneling dielectric on the substrate and a charge-trapping layer on the tunneling dielectric; patterning the dielectric stack to form a gate stack of a NVM transistor of a memory device in a first region of the substrate while concurrently removing the dielectric stack from a second region of the substrate; and performing a gate oxidation process of a baseline CMOS process flow to thermally grow a gate oxide of a MOS transistor overlying the substrate in the second region while concurrently growing a blocking oxide overlying the charge-trapping layer. In one embodiment, Indium is implanted to form a channel of the NVM transistor. | 08-28-2014 |
20140301139 | Method to Reduce Program Disturbs in Non-Volatile Memory Cells - A non-volatile memory and methods of operating the same to reduce disturbs is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes coupling a first positive high voltage to a first global wordline in a first row of an array of memory cells, and coupling a second negative high voltage (V | 10-09-2014 |
20150041881 | Embedded SONOS Based Memory Cells - A memory device that includes a non-volatile memory (NVM) transistor which has an indium doped channel and a gate stack overlying the channel formed in a first region of a substrate and a metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) transistor formed in a second region of the substrate in which the gate oxide of the MOS and the oxide layer of the NVM transistor are formed concurrently. | 02-12-2015 |
Oleg Kouznetsov, Tequesta, FL US
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20090044266 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TRANSACTIONAL SECURITY FOR AN END-USER DEVICE - A network system comprises a transaction network operative to provide a transaction with an end user; a trusted source of a security mechanism (e.g., a start/stop trigger module, an application lockout module, a network/file I/O control module, a trusted driver manager, a keystrokes generator driver, a keystrokes deletion hook, and/or a transaction network VPN manager) for at least partially protecting an end-user device from malicious code operative thereon that attempts to capture confidential data presented during the transaction, the security mechanism being maintained by a party other than the end user; and an agent for providing the security mechanism to the end-user device to protect the end-user device during the transaction | 02-12-2009 |
20090187763 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING DATA ACCESSED THROUGH A NETWORK CONNECTION | 07-23-2009 |
20090187991 | TRUSTED SECURE DESKTOP - Systems and methods for simultaneously protecting software components ( | 07-23-2009 |
20090288167 | SECURE VIRTUALIZATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE - Systems and methods for protecting a virtualization environment against malware. The methods involve intercepting an event in a kernel mode of the virtualization environment, suspending execution of the event, and transmitting the event to a user mode security module that determines whether the event should be blocked, allowed, or redirected. Events may be intercepted from any level of the virtualization environment, including an interrupt request table, device driver, OS object manager, OS service dispatch table, Portable Execution (P/E) import/export table, or binary code, among others. In one embodiment, an event may trigger a chain of related events, such that interception of an event without first intercepting an expected antecedent event is one indication of malware. The method also involves securing a virtual storage device against unauthorized access and providing for secure communication between guest OS and virtualization environment security modules. | 11-19-2009 |
20100138843 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING AN EVENT IN A COMPUTER SYSTEM - Stack-based system for handling an event in a computer system which has a kernel mode and a user-mode, concurrently by one or more user-mode applications. The systems comprise at least one computing device. The computing device is configured to suspend an occurrence of the event in the kernel-mode of an operating system running thereon. The computing device is also configured to cause the event to occur in the user-mode of the operating system. The computing device is further configured to determine if an occurrence of the event in the kernel-mode will compromise the computer system by analyzing the occurrence of the event in the user-mode. If it is determined that the occurrence of the event in the kernel-mode will compromise the computer system, then the computing device executes at least one security measure. | 06-03-2010 |
20110209222 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TRANSACTIONAL SECURITY FOR AN END-USER DEVICE - A network system comprises a transaction network operative to provide a transaction with an end user; a trusted source of a security mechanism (e.g., a start/stop trigger module, an application lockout module, a network/file I/O control module, a trusted driver manager, a keystrokes generator driver, a keystrokes deletion hook, and/or a transaction network VPN manager) for at least partially protecting an end-user device from malicious code operative thereon that attempts to capture confidential data presented during the transaction, the security mechanism being maintained by a party other than the end user; and an agent for providing the security mechanism to the end-user device to protect the end-user device during the transaction | 08-25-2011 |
Oleg Kouznetsov, Palm Beach Gardens, FL US
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20100251368 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING AN EVENT IN A COMPUTER SYSTEM - Systems for handling an event in a computer system which has a kernel-mode and a user-mode. The systems comprise at least one computing device. The computing device is configured to suspend an occurrence of the event in the kernel-mode of an operating system running thereon. The computing device is also configured to cause the event to occur in the user-mode of the operating system. The computing device is further configured to determine if an occurrence of the event in the kernel-mode will compromise the computer system by analyzing the occurrence of the event in the user-mode. If it is determined that the occurrence of the event in the kernel-mode will compromise the computer system, then the computing device executes at least one security measure. | 09-30-2010 |