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Alexander Kontos, Beverly, MA US
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20140131308 | PATTERN FORTIFICATION FOR HDD BIT PATTERNED MEDIA PATTERN TRANSFER - A method and apparatus for forming a magnetic layer having a pattern of magnetic properties on a substrate is described. The method includes using a metal nitride hardmask layer to pattern the magnetic layer by plasma exposure. The metal nitride layer is patterned using a nanoimprint patterning process with a silicon oxide pattern negative material. The pattern is developed in the metal nitride using a halogen and oxygen containing remote plasma, and is removed after plasma exposure using a caustic wet strip process. All processing is done at low temperatures to avoid thermal damage to magnetic materials. | 05-15-2014 |
Alexander Kontos, Lynn, MA US
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20100041218 | USJ TECHNIQUES WITH HELIUM-TREATED SUBSTRATES - A method of using helium to create ultra shallow junctions is disclosed. A pre-implantation amorphization using helium has significant advantages. For example, it has been shown that dopants will penetrate the substrate only to the amorphous-crystalline interface, and no further. Therefore, by properly determining the implant energy of helium, it is possible to exactly determine the junction depth. Increased doses of dopant simply reduce the substrate resistance with no effect on junction depth. Furthermore, the lateral straggle of helium is related to the implant energy and the dose rate of the helium PAI, therefore lateral diffusion can also be determined based on the implant energy and dose rate of the helium PAI. Thus, dopant may be precisely implanted beneath a sidewall spacer, or other obstruction. | 02-18-2010 |
Alexander C. Kontos, Lynn, MA US
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20120280442 | MEDIA CARRIER - A media carrier, adapted to hold a plurality of pieces of magnetic media, is disclosed. This media carrier can be placed on the workpiece support, or platen, allowing the magnetic media to be processed. In some embodiments, the media carrier is designed such that only one side of the magnetic media is exposed, requiring a robot or other equipment to invert each piece of media in the carrier to process the second side. In other embodiments, the media carrier is designed such that both sides of the magnetic media are exposed. In this scenario, the media carrier is inverted on the platen to allow processing of the second side. | 11-08-2012 |
Alexander C. Kontos, Beverly, MA US
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20120175342 | TECHNIQUE FOR MANUFACTURING BIT PATTERNED MEDIA - A novel, technique: for manufacturing bit patterned media is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as a method for manufacturing hit pattern media. The technique, which may be realized as a method comprising: forming a non-catalysis region on a first portion of a catalysis layer; forming a non-magnetic separator on the non-catalysis region; and forming a magnetic active region on it second portion of the catalysis layer adjacent to the first portion of the catalysis layer. | 07-12-2012 |
20120292285 | MASK SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PATTERNING MAGNETIC MEDIA - A method of patterning a substrate, comprises patterning a photoresist layer disposed on the substrate using imprint lithography and etching exposed portions of a hard mask layer disposed between the patterned photoresist layer and the substrate. The method may also comprise implanting ions into a magnetic layer in the substrate while the etched hard mask layer is disposed thereon. | 11-22-2012 |
20130141818 | MAGNETIC STORAGE DEVICE - A write head for a magnetic storage device includes a writing tip comprising a magnetic material, a write pulse generator configured to generate a write pulse signal comprising a varying voltage bias between the magnetic storage device and the writing tip. The write pulse signal comprising one or more write pulses effective to tunnel electrons from the writing tip to the magnetic storage device. The data stream generator configured to provide a data stream signal to the writing tip where the data stream signal is operative to vary spin polarity in the electrons from a first polarity to a second polarity. | 06-06-2013 |
20130285177 | MAGNETIC MEMORY AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - In one embodiment a magnetic memory includes a memory device base and a plurality of memory cells disposed on the memory cell base, where each memory cell includes a layer stack comprising a plurality of magnetic and electrically conductive layers arranged in a stack of layers common to each other memory cell. The magnetic memory further includes an implanted matrix disposed between the memory cells and surrounding each memory cell, where the implanted matrix includes component material of the layer stack of each memory cell inter mixed with implanted species, where the implanted matrix comprises a non-conducting material and a non-magnetic material, wherein each memory cell is electrically and magnetically isolated from each other memory cell. | 10-31-2013 |
20130288394 | MAGNETIC MEMORY AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - A method of forming a magnetic memory includes providing a layer stack comprising a plurality of magnetic layers and a plurality of electrically conducting layers on a base portion of a substrate; forming a first mask feature on an outer surface of the layer stack above a first protected region and a second mask feature on the outer surface of the layer stack above a second protected region, the first mask feature and second mask feature defining an exposed region of the layer stack in portions of the layer stack therebetween; and directing ions towards exposed the region of the layer stack in an ion exposure that is effective to magnetically isolate the first protected region from the second protected region and to electrically isolate the first protected region from the second protected region without removal of the exposed region of the layer stack. | 10-31-2013 |
20140272180 | Apparatus and Method for Improved Perpendicular Recording Medium Using Ion Implantation in a Magnetic Field - In one embodiment, a system for treating a magnetic layer includes an ion source to generate an ion beam containing ions of a desired species. The system may also include a magnetic alignment apparatus downstream of the ion source and proximate to the substrate, wherein the magnetic alignment apparatus is operable to apply a magnetic field to the magnetic layer in the substrate along a direction out of plane relative to the magnetic layer. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272181 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ION IMPLANTATION IN A MAGNETIC FIELD - In one embodiment, a system for treating a magnetic layer includes an ion generating apparatus for directing an ion beam to the substrate and a magnetic alignment apparatus downstream of the ion generating apparatus and proximate to the substrate and operative to generate a magnetic field that intercepts the substrate in an out of plane orientation with respect to a plane of the substrate. The magnetic alignment apparatus and ion generating apparatus generate a process region in which the ion beam and magnetic field overlap. | 09-18-2014 |
Christopher Kontos, Durham, NC US
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20090163429 | RNA APTAMERS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING THE SAME - RNA aptamers and methods for identifying the same are disclosed. The RNA aptamers selectively bind coagulation factors, E2F family members, Ang1 or Ang2, and therapeutic and other uses for the RNA aptamers are also disclosed. | 06-25-2009 |
Christopher D. Kontos, Durham, NC US
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20080305181 | Compositions and Methods for Treatment of Vascular Grafts - The present invention contemplates compositions and methods for the treatment of vascular grafts both ex vivo and in vivo. Ex vivo treatment comprises completely removing a vessel (i.e., vein or artery) from the body and treating with the compositions of the present invention. In vivo treatment comprises treating the vessel in vivo without removing the vessel completely from the body (albeit one or both ends of the vessel may be closed off in order to focus the treatment in the desired area and/or avoid systemic treatment). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the smooth muscle cells of a vessel (e.g., vein or artery) are transfected ex vivo or in vivo with a vector capable of expressing at least one phosphatase. In a preferred embodiment, smooth muscle cells are transfected with adenovirus vector comprising the gene encoding PTEN. | 12-11-2008 |
Daphne Kontos, Washington, DC US
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20100023035 | MULTI-STRANDED APPARATUS FOR TREATING A MEDICAL CONDITION - The present embodiments provide apparatus suitable for treating a medical condition at a target site. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a plurality of strands, each having proximal and distal regions, wherein the plurality of strands are twisted in a generally helical manner to form a tubular shape. The proximal and distal regions of each of the plurality of strands comprise a contracted configuration adapted for delivery to the target site. Further, the distal region of at least one of the plurality of strands comprises an expanded, radially deployed configuration adapted to facilitate treatment of the medical condition. The distal region of at least one of the plurality of strands may be deployed in a self-expanding or balloon-expandable manner. | 01-28-2010 |
20140200606 | MULTI-STRANDED APPARATUS FOR TREATING A MEDICAL CONDITION - The present embodiments provide apparatus suitable for treating a medical condition at a target site. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a plurality of strands, each having proximal and distal regions, wherein the plurality of strands are twisted in a generally helical manner to form a tubular shape. The proximal and distal regions of each of the plurality of strands comprise a contracted configuration adapted for delivery to the target site. Further, the distal region of at least one of the plurality of strands comprises an expanded, radially deployed configuration adapted to facilitate treatment of the medical condition. The distal region of at least one of the plurality of strands may be deployed in a self-expanding or balloon-expandable manner. | 07-17-2014 |
Daphne A. Kontos, Washington, DC US
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20090281564 | Pre-Clot Vessel Dilator - A pre-clot dilator is described that may be used to dilate hardened regions of an occluded region. The pre-clot is provided with one or more struts that extend along a surface of a balloon. Each strut has a proximal fixed end and a distal free end. The distal free end extends past the distal end of the shaft. The distal free end is designed with a penetrating tip that is capable of boring through a proximal portion of the occlusion. Expansion of the balloon allows the strut to pivot about the proximal fixed end of the strut, thereby producing a force sufficient to push out the occlusion towards the vessel wall. The balloon may be deflated so that the strut can collapse over the balloon to create a low profile which enables distal advancement deeper into the occlusion. The procedure is repeated until the occlusion is separated. | 11-12-2009 |
20100318169 | DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR ENDOLUMINAL DEVICES - An introducer or delivery system for introducing implants or medical devices such as embolic protection devices within a patient allows deployment within vessels having a tortuous anatomy. The delivery system includes an actuator wire within the delivery catheter which enables the delivery catheter to be bent near a distal end thereof upon actuation of the actuator wire. | 12-16-2010 |
Despina Kontos, Philadelphia, PA US
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20090324049 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING CANCER RISK - Methods and systems for determining a probabilistic assessment of a person developing cancer are disclosed. The probabilistic assessment may include receiving a digital breast image of a person, selecting a region of interest within the received breast image, and analyzing this selected region of interest with respect to texture analysis. A probabilistic assessment may then be determined through the use of a logistic regression model based on the texture analysis within the region of interest and personal risk factors. A probabilistic assessment may also be determined through the use of a linear regression model based on the texture analysis within the region of interest and a known cancer indicator or risk factor. | 12-31-2009 |
Dimitrios K. Kontos, San Jose, CA US
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20090026492 | LATERAL JUNCTION BREAKDOWN TRIGGERED SILICON CONTROLLED RECTIFIER BASED ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTION DEVICE - The components of a silicon controlled rectifier, which are a p-doped anode, an n-well middle region, a p-well middle region, and an n-doped cathode, are formed along sidewalls and a bottom surface of a shallow trench isolation structure. The p-doped anode and the n-doped cathode are formed directly underneath a top surface of a silicon substrate. A trigger mechanism that provides an instantaneous turn-on current to latch the silicon controlled rectifier to an on-state is also provided. The trigger mechanism provides a temporary surge in the voltage of the p-doped middle region, causing the instantaneous turn-on current to flow from the p-doped middle region to the n-doped cathode. Combined with the proximity of the p-doped anode to the n-doped cathode, the trigger mechanism provides a fast turn on and a short low resistance current path for the electrostatic discharge protection circuit. | 01-29-2009 |
Greg Kontos, Richmond, VA US
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20140133264 | LAB RACK ROTATOR AND METHODS THEREOF - A lab rack rotator includes a motor coupled to a shaft arranged to rotate in at least one direction in response to the motor. One or more mounts are located along the surface of the shaft and are configured to receive a lab sample rack which holds a plurality of lab samples contained in lab sample containers such as test tubes. Rotation of the shaft permits inversion of the plurality of lab samples, for instance whole blood samples. The lab rack rotator increases the number of lab samples that may be agitated in an automated process while decreasing the amount of time required for necessary pre-testing agitation of samples. | 05-15-2014 |
Jimmy Konstantinos Kontos, Milton, VT US
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20080203492 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURES WITH REDUCED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO LATCH-UP AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURES FORMED BY THE METHODS - Semiconductor methods and device structures for suppressing latch-up in bulk CMOS devices. The method comprises forming a trench in the semiconductor material of the substrate with first sidewalls disposed between a pair of doped wells, also defined in the semiconductor material of the substrate. The method further comprises forming an etch mask in the trench to partially mask the base of the trench, followed by removing the semiconductor material of the substrate exposed across the partially masked base to define narrowed second sidewalls that deepen the trench. The deepened trench is filled with a dielectric material to define a trench isolation region for devices built in the doped wells. The dielectric material filling the deepened extension of the trench enhances latch-up suppression. | 08-28-2008 |
20080242016 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURES WITH REDUCED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO LATCH-UP AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURES FORMED BY THE METHODS - Semiconductor methods and device structures for suppressing latch-up in bulk CMOS devices. The method comprises forming a trench in the semiconductor material of the substrate with first sidewalls disposed between a pair of doped wells, also defined in the semiconductor material of the substrate. The method further comprises forming an etch mask in the trench to partially mask the base of the trench, followed by removing the semiconductor material of the substrate exposed across the partially masked base to define narrowed second sidewalls that deepen the trench. The deepened trench is filled with a dielectric material to define a trench isolation region for devices built in the doped wells. The dielectric material filling the deepened extension of the trench enhances latch-up suppression. | 10-02-2008 |
Nicholas Kontos, Peoria, IL US
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20090299890 | System and Method for Aggressively Trading a Strategy in an Electronic Trading Environment - System and method for aggressively trading a spread trading strategy in an electronic environment are provided herein. According to the example embodiments, a trader may configure the automated trading tool to trade as aggressively as possible by leaning on a price without an associated quantity. This allows a trader to possibly obtain a more profitable price as well as get filled faster. Traders submit an order for a spread and the automated trading tool calculates the quote order price based on a defined level of aggressiveness, the leaned on price, and the desired spread price. Based on the level of defined aggressiveness and the gap in the market, the automated trading tool may lean on a mildly, moderately, or extremely aggressive price. | 12-03-2009 |
20120284170 | System And Method For Aggressively Trading A Strategy In An Electronic Trading Environment - System and method for aggressively trading a spread trading strategy in an electronic environment are provided herein. According to the example embodiments, a trader may configure the automated trading tool to trade as aggressively as possible by leaning on a price without an associated quantity. This allows a trader to possibly obtain a more profitable price as well as get filled faster. Traders submit an order for a spread and the automated trading tool calculates the quote order price based on a defined level of aggressiveness, the leaned on price, and the desired spread price. Based on the level of defined aggressiveness and the gap in the market, the automated trading tool may lean on a mildly, moderately, or extremely aggressive price. | 11-08-2012 |
Nicholas G. Kontos, Warren, OH US
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20090133341 | WINDOW INSULATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ATTACHING - An insulated window apparatus includes a body having a face surface and top, bottom, and opposed side surfaces coupled to the face surface. Each of the top, bottom, and opposed side surfaces are coupled to a portion of the face surface and to each other to define a chamber. An insulative member is provided. A lip is formed on at least one of the top, bottom, and opposed side surfaces and extends away from the chamber. A stud is adapted to be coupled to a window frame. A connector is adapted to couple to the stud and have securement means adapted to engage the body for retaining the body in abutment with the window. In one example, the securement means includes a resilient arm adapted to engage the lip. A method of assembling the insulated window apparatus to a window having a window frame is also provided. | 05-28-2009 |
Nicholas G. Kontos, Peoria, IL US
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20140172665 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AGGRESSIVELY TRADING A STRATEGY IN AN ELECTRONIC TRADING ENVIRONMENT - System and method for aggressively trading a spread trading strategy in an electronic environment are provided herein. According to the example embodiments, a trader may configure the automated trading tool to trade as aggressively as possible by leaning on a price without an associated quantity. This allows a trader to possibly obtain a more profitable price as well as get filled faster. Traders submit an order for a spread and the automated trading tool calculates the quote order price based on a defined level of aggressiveness, the leaned on price, and the desired spread price. Based on the level of defined aggressiveness and the gap in the market, the automated trading tool may lean on a mildly, moderately, or extremely aggressive price. | 06-19-2014 |
Stavros Kontos, Montvale, NJ US
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20120179174 | SURGICAL DEVICE - A device for automatically providing needles to a sealing apparatus for sealing a puncture in an anatomical structure, the sealing apparatus including a needle insertion lumen and a needle pusher channel having a needle pusher disposed therein. The device may include a housing coupled to the sealing apparatus and a cartridge disposed in the housing. The cartridge has a first and a second needle slot extending from a distal end of the cartridge to a proximal end of the cartridge. The first and second needle slots have first and second needles disposed, e.g., pre-loaded, therein, respectively. The cartridge is moveable relative to the housing between a first position in which the first needle slot is aligned with the needle insertion lumen and the needle pushing channel, and a second position in which the second needle slot is aligned with the needle insertion lumen and the needle pushing channel. | 07-12-2012 |