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20090018034 | BIOCHIP HOLDER AND METHOD OF COLLECTING FLUID - A biochip holder is disclosed, the holder including a means to receive a biochip, a vacuum port in communication with the received biochip, and a vacuum source connected to the vacuum port. Liquid from flushing of the biochip is pulled by vacuum force into a vacuum port and can be collected in order to prevent cross-contamination of the biochip. A method of collecting fluid from such a biochip is also disclosed. | 01-15-2009 |
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20150126404 | CELLARIUM: THIN-FILM SENSOR WITH MICROARRAY SEAL - A triple sensor structured for simultaneous measurement of glucose, oxygen, and pH. The sensor components are in thin film states such as sensing films or membranes, with a glucose probe associated with emission of radiation in the blue part of the spectrum, an oxygen probe associated with radiation in red portion of the spectrum, and a pH probe—with a green portion of the spectrum. The optical probes are chemically grafted or immobilized in a suitable polymer matrix, alleviating the leaching of the probes from the matrix, improving the thin film sensing stability, and enabling the repeatable use of the same sensing films. | 05-07-2015 |
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20110191556 | OPTIMIZATION OF DATA MIGRATION BETWEEN STORAGE MEDIUMS - Exemplary method, system, and computer program embodiments for data migration between first and second storage mediums of an available plurality of storage mediums in a computing storage environment are provided. In one embodiment, pursuant to migrating the data from the first to the second storage medium, the data is allocated to the second storage medium while retaining an allocation of the data in the first storage medium. If the data is migrated from the second storage medium back to the first storage medium, the data is pointed to the allocation of the data in the first storage medium to alleviate data movement from the second storage medium to the first storage medium. If the allocation of the data in the first storage medium is determined to be needed for other data, the allocation of the data in the first storage medium is freed. | 08-04-2011 |
20110191558 | DATA MIGRATION METHODOLOGY FOR USE WITH ARRAYS OF POWERED-DOWN STORAGE DEVICES - A method for managing extents in a data storage system includes monitoring usage statistics for an extent residing on one or more powered-up storage devices. In the event the extent has not been accessed for specified period of time (as determined from the usage statistics), the method automatically compresses the extent and migrates the extent to an intermediate repository. Once the amount of data in the intermediate repository reaches a specified level, the method migrates the extent from the intermediate repository to one or more normally powered-down storage devices. If I/O is received for the extent while it resides in the normally powered-down storage devices or the intermediate repository, the method automatically migrates the extent from the normally powered-down storage devices or the intermediate repository to the normally powered-up storage devices. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also disclosed. | 08-04-2011 |
20120203996 | DATA MIGRATION METHODOLOGY FOR USE WITH ARRAYS OF POWERED-DOWN STORAGE DEVICES - A method for managing extents in a data storage system includes monitoring usage statistics for an extent residing on one or more powered-up storage devices. In the event the extent has not been accessed for specified period of time (as determined from the usage statistics), the method automatically compresses the extent and migrates the extent to an intermediate repository. Once the amount of data in the intermediate repository reaches a specified level, the method migrates the extent from the intermediate repository to one or more normally powered-down storage devices. If I/O is received for the extent while it resides in the normally powered-down storage devices or the intermediate repository, the method automatically migrates the extent from the normally powered-down storage devices or the intermediate repository to the normally powered-up storage devices. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also disclosed. | 08-09-2012 |
20120221822 | OPTIMIZATION OF DATA MIGRATION BETWEEN STORAGE MEDIUMS - In one embodiment, pursuant to migrating the data from the first to the second storage medium, the data is allocated to the second storage medium while retaining an allocation of the data in the first storage medium. If the data is migrated from the second storage medium back to the first storage medium, the data is pointed to the allocation of the data in the first storage medium to alleviate data movement from the second storage medium to the first storage medium. If the allocation of the data in the first storage medium is determined to be needed for other data, the allocation of the data in the first storage medium is freed. | 08-30-2012 |
20130067481 | AUDIO FEEDBACK FOR COMMAND LINE INTERFACE COMMANDS - Exemplary method, system, and computer program product embodiments for audio feedback for command line interface (CLI) commands in a computing environment are provided. In one embodiment, by way of example only, auditory notifications are generated for indicating a completion of CLI commands. The auditory notifications are configurable by user preferences. Additional system and computer program product embodiments are disclosed and provide related advantages. | 03-14-2013 |
20130169437 | AUDIO FEEDBACK FOR COMMAND LINE INTERFACE COMMANDS - For providing audio feedback for command line interface (CLI) commands in a computing environment, auditory notifications are generated for indicating a completion of CLI commands. The auditory notifications are configurable by user preferences. | 07-04-2013 |
20150254121 | COMMAND EXECUTION RESULTS VERIFICATION - A computer program product for command result verification is configured to receive a command and an expected result from a command line interface, execute the command, receive one or more result codes resulting from the execution of the command, determine whether the one or more result codes satisfy the expected result, and send a response to the command line interface in response to determining whether the one or more result codes satisfy the expected result. | 09-10-2015 |
20150254138 | DYNAMIC MONITORING OF COMMAND LINE QUERIES - A method for dynamic monitoring of command line queries. The method includes receiving a command that includes a query and one or more parameters, mapping the command to a system resource, monitoring for a state change event pertaining to the system resource or a terminal event until a detection of the terminal event, and retrieving one or more characteristics of the system resource in response to detecting the state change event pertaining to the system resource. The system resource has a plurality of characteristics, each characteristic having a name and a value. A state change event corresponds to a change in one or more characteristics of a system resource. | 09-10-2015 |
20160028844 | GENERIC REMOTE CONNECTION TO A COMMAND LINE INTERFACE APPLICATION - A method to establish a generic remote connection to a command line interface (CLI) application is provided. A server is implemented. The server is configured with a data input channel, a data output channel, and an error output channel, each connected to the CLI application. A second socket for routing a dedicated error data stream is configured. The dedicated error stream in the second socket may execute concurrently with data streams being executed in a first socket. At least one client is implemented. The at least one client is configured with the data input channel, data output channel, and the error output channel. | 01-28-2016 |
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20090157884 | GENERIC REMOTE CONNECTION TO A COMMAND LINE INTERFACE APPLICATION - A method to establish a generic remote connection to a command line interface (CLI) application is provided. A server is implemented. The server is configured with a data input channel, a data output channel, and an error output channel, each connected to the CLI application. A first socket is configured for routing data streams through the data input channel and data output channel of the server. At least one client is implemented. The at least one client is configured with the data input channel, data output channel, and the error output channel. | 06-18-2009 |
20100017720 | COMMAND LINE INTERFACE BROWSER - Apparatus, method, and computer program product embodiments for implementing a command line interface (CLI) browser for a client/server pair in a computing environment are provided. A protocol is initialized. The protocol operates on a CLI command, breaking a close coupling between the client/server pair. The protocol facilitates receiving a command query about the CLI command from the client to the server, and sending data representative of the CLI command from the server to the client. | 01-21-2010 |
20100211606 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO PERFORM A VERSION PRE-CHECK OF A STORAGE CONTROLLER COMMAND - A method to perform a version pre-check of a storage controller command, wherein the method extracts a plurality of objects from a storage controller command, and determines, without querying the storage controller, if each object comprising a method or a method parameter is enabled on that storage controller. If each object comprising a method or a method parameter is enabled on the storage controller, the method indicates success for a version pre-check of the storage controller command. | 08-19-2010 |
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20110080148 | Soft starting driver for piezoelectric device - A driver includes a boost converter, a pulse width modulator controlling the boost converter, and a timer controlling the pulse width modulator. The timer, such as a digital counter, causes the pulse width modulator to produce narrow pulses unless or until the end of a period is reached, at which point the pulse width modulator is not controlled by the timer. | 04-07-2011 |
20110121765 | Driver for piezoelectric actuator - A driver for a piezoelectric actuator includes a pulse width modulator and an output amplifier packaged as a single semiconductor device, preferably on a single semiconductor die. The driver includes a first boost converter that supplies power to the output amplifier, which preferably has programmable gain. A second amplifier, for driving the gate of a switching transistor in the first boost converter, is powered by a second boost converter. The piezoelectric actuator provides tactile feedback for the keyboard or the display in a battery operated electronic device. | 05-26-2011 |
20120229108 | Reduced power consumption for boost converter - A signal for controlling output voltage from the driver is modulated by the input signal to the driver, whereby the output voltage tracks the input signal, matching power to demand. The output storage capacitor can be reduced in size because the amount of energy that needs to be stored is reduced. In addition, feedback transistors are paired on the same substrate and cause opposite changes in response to changes in temperature, thereby automatically compensating for changes in temperature without the use of additional components. | 09-13-2012 |
20120313682 | Direct drive waveform generator - A high voltage waveform is generated that is similar to a low voltage input waveform. The high voltage waveform is a series of pulses that are applied directly to the device. An error signal controls the frequency, magnitude, and duration of the pulses. A feedback signal derived from the high voltage waveform is compared with the input waveform to produce the error signal. | 12-13-2012 |
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20090057178 | Golf Bag Bottoms and Methods to Manufacture Golf Bag Bottoms - Embodiments of golf bag bottoms and methods to manufacture golf bag bottoms are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 03-05-2009 |
20090152144 | Golf Bag Having Shoulder Strap With An Electronic Device - A golf bag having a shoulder strap with a pocket for housing an electronic device such as an MP3 player, a radio, CD player, cassette player, and like devices. The shoulder strap includes a speaker, controls, and wiring to connect the electronic device to the speaker. | 06-18-2009 |
20090314671 | GOLF BAG BOTTOMS AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF BAG BOTTOMS - Embodiments of golf bag bottoms and methods to manufacture golf bag bottoms are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 12-24-2009 |
20100300908 | Reinforced Golf Bag Bottom - Embodiments of golf club bag bottoms and methods to manufacture golf club bag bottoms are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 12-02-2010 |
20110048986 | Methods, Apparatus, and Assemblies Associated with Spring Loaded Leg Cap Hinges - The examples provided describe a golf bag with a legged stand, and a golf bag collar assembly, each having a spring loaded leg cap hinge constructed to provide improved strength, reduced weight, strong holding force when the legs are closed, and a reduced retraction force when the legs are opened. | 03-03-2011 |
20140202898 | GOLF BAG BOTTOMS AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF BAG BOTTOMS - Embodiments of golf bag bottoms and methods to manufacture golf bag bottoms are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 07-24-2014 |
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20110050527 | Broadband/Multi-Band Horn Antenna With Compact Integrated Feed - A dual polarization multi-band antenna may include a waveguide horn, a low band feed section, a transition section, and a high band feed section coupled in series. The waveguide horn may be configured to support propagation of electromagnetic waves in a low band and a high band. The low band feed section may include horizontal and vertical feeds and may be configured to support propagation of electromagnetic waves in the low band and the high band. The high band feed section may include horizontal and vertical feeds and may be configured to support propagation of electromagnetic waves in the high band but not in the low band. The transition section may be configured to couple electromagnetic waves in the high band from the high band feed section to the low band feed section and to constructively reflect electromagnetic waves in the low band. | 03-03-2011 |
20130241788 | Ridged Waveguide Flared Radiator Antenna - Presently disclosed is an antenna system having an array of ridged waveguide Vivaldi radiator (RWVR) antenna elements fed through a corporate network of suspended air striplines (SAS). The SAS transfers the electromagnetic energy to the radiating element via the ridged waveguide coupler. The Vivaldi radiator matches the output impedance of the ridged waveguide coupler/SAS to the impedance of the surrounding medium. Because the coupling method and the radiating elements are wideband mediums, this antenna array is capable of wideband operation. The physical dimensions of the resulting array are also not as sensitive to its electrical performance as other antenna designs since the bandwidth is quite large, reducing the occurrence of an out-of-specification antenna due to manufacturing tolerance build-up. This also reduces the complexity of the manufacturing process, which in turn lowers cost. | 09-19-2013 |
20130241791 | Ridged Waveguide Flared Radiator Array Using Electromagnetic Bandgap Material - Presently disclosed is an antenna system having an array of ridged waveguide Vivaldi radiator (RWVR) antenna elements fed through a corporate network of suspended air striplines (SAS) with an electromagnetic bandgap (EBG) ground plane surrounding the ridged waveguide transition. The SAS transfers the electromagnetic energy to the radiating element via the ridged waveguide coupler. The Vivaldi radiator matches the output impedance of the ridged waveguide coupler/SAS to the intrinsic impedance of the surrounding medium. The EBG, which may be comprised of a photonic bandgap material or other metamaterial, allows for better frequency and bandwidth performance in a lower-profile array package, thereby reducing size and weight of the array for applications requiring small size and or low-inertia packaging. In alternate embodiments, radiating elements other than Vivaldi radiators may be used. This configuration also reduces the complexity of the manufacturing process, which in turn lowers cost. | 09-19-2013 |
20140009346 | Scanned Antenna Having Small Volume and High Gain - A scanned radio frequency (RF) antenna having a small volume is described. | 01-09-2014 |
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20130132128 | OVERBOOKING, FORECASTING AND OPTIMIZATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A computer based system for maximizing revenue by determining an optimal quantity of a product to be sold is disclosed. The system determines the optimal number of seats to be sold for a flight based upon the flight's capacity and forecasted costs associated with the flight. The forecasting is based upon probabilistic distribution models takes into account passenger itinerary data, passenger and market historical data, whether a passenger has flown on a previous leg of an itinerary, the ripple denied boarding effect of reaccommodating a denied passenger. The system evaluates the potential effect of double selling a unit of inventory (e.g., seats). Downstream inventory control, revenue management and reservations systems may use the optimization data to affect the operation of the airline. | 05-23-2013 |
20130132129 | NO-SHOW FORECAST METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A computer based system for maximizing revenue by determining an optimal quantity of a product to be sold is disclosed. The system determines the optimal number of seats to be sold for a flight based upon the flight's capacity and forecasted costs associated with the flight. The forecasting is based upon probabilistic distribution models takes into account passenger itinerary data, passenger and market historical data, whether a passenger has flown on a previous leg of an itinerary, the ripple denied boarding effect of reaccommodating a denied passenger. The system evaluates the potential effect of double selling a unit of inventory (e.g., seats). Downstream inventory control, revenue management and reservations systems may use the optimization data to affect the operation of the airline. | 05-23-2013 |
20130132130 | DYNAMIC COST ANALYSIS AND OVERBOOKING OPTIMIZATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A computer based system for maximizing revenue by determining an optimal quantity of a product to be sold is disclosed. The system determines the optimal number of seats to be sold for a flight based upon the flight's capacity and forecasted costs associated with the flight. The forecasting is based upon probabilistic distribution models takes into account passenger itinerary data, passenger and market historical data, whether a passenger has flown on a previous leg of an itinerary, the ripple denied boarding effect of reaccommodating a denied passenger. The system evaluates the potential effect of double selling a unit of inventory (e.g., seats), Downstream inventory control, revenue management and reservations systems may use the optimization data to affect the operation of the airline. | 05-23-2013 |
20130132131 | OVERBOOKING AND UPGRADE SOLUTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A computer based system for maximizing revenue by determining an optimal quantity of a product to be sold is disclosed. The system determines the optimal number of seats to be sold for a flight based upon the flight's capacity and forecasted costs associated with the flight. The forecasting is based upon probabilistic distribution models takes into account passenger itinerary data, passenger and market historical data, whether a passenger has flown on a previous leg of an itinerary, the ripple denied boarding effect of reaccommodating a denied passenger. The system evaluates the potential effect of double selling a unit of inventory (e.g., seats). Downstream inventory control, revenue management and reservations systems may use the optimization data to affect the operation of the airline. | 05-23-2013 |
20130132132 | OVERBOOKING AND COST MINIMIZATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A computer based system for maximizing revenue by determining an optimal quantity of a product to be sold is disclosed. The system determines the optimal number of seats to be sold for a flight based upon the flight's capacity and forecasted costs associated with the flight. The forecasting is based upon probabilistic distribution models takes into account passenger itinerary data, passenger and market historical data, whether a passenger has flown on a previous leg of an itinerary, the ripple denied boarding effect of reaccommodating a denied passenger. The system evaluates the potential effect of double selling a unit of inventory (e.g., seats). Downstream inventory control, revenue management and reservations systems may use the optimization data to affect the operation of the airline. | 05-23-2013 |
20140032251 | DYNAMIC COST ANALYSIS AND OVERBOOKING OPTIMIZATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A computer based system for maximizing revenue by determining an optimal quantity of a product to be sold is disclosed. The system determines the optimal number of seats to be sold for a flight based upon the flight's capacity and forecasted costs associated with the flight. The forecasting is based upon probabilistic distribution models and takes into account passenger itinerary data, passenger and market historical data, whether a passenger has flown on a previous leg of an itinerary, and the ripple denied boarding effect of reaccommodating a denied passenger. The system evaluates the potential effect of double selling a unit of inventory (e.g., seats). Downstreanm inventory control, revenue management and reservations systems may use the optimization data to affect the operation of the airline. | 01-30-2014 |
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20090216729 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MONITORING AND CONTROLLING APPLICATION FILES - A system and method for updating, monitoring, and controlling applications on a workstation. The workstation includes a workstation management module configured to detect the launch or request to access a network by an application. A workstation application server receives data associated with the application from the workstation. The application server module can determine one or more policies or categories to associate with the application by referencing an application inventory database. Once the application server module has the category or policy, it forwards a hash/policy table to the workstation management module. Upon receipt of the hash/policy table, the workstation management module applies the policy that is associated with the application to control network access by the application. | 08-27-2009 |
20120005212 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MONITORING AND CONTROLLING APPLICATION FILES - A system and method for updating a system that controls files executed on a workstation. The workstation includes a workstation management module configured to detect the launch of an application. A workstation application server receives data associated with the application from the workstation. This data can include a hash value. The application server module can determine one or more categories to associate with the application by referencing an application inventory database or requesting the category from an application database factory. The application database factory can receive applications from multiple application server modules. The application database factory determines whether the application was previously categorized by the application database factory and provides the category to the application server module. Once the application server module has the category, it forwards a hash/policy table to the workstation management module. Upon receipt of the hash/policy table, the workstation management module applies the policy that is associated with the launched application to control access to the application on the workstation. | 01-05-2012 |
20120191676 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MONITORING AND CONTROLLING APPLICATION FILES - A system and method for updating, monitoring, and controlling applications on a workstation. The workstation includes a workstation management module configured to detect the launch or request to access a network by an application. A workstation application server receives data associated with the application from the workstation. The application server module can determine one or more policies or categories to associate with the application by referencing an application inventory database. Once the application server module has the category or policy, it forwards a hash/policy table to the workstation management module. Upon receipt of the hash/policy table, the workstation management module applies the policy that is associated with the application to control network access by the application. | 07-26-2012 |
20140068708 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MONITORING AND CONTROLLING APPLICATION FILES - A system and method for updating a system that controls files executed on a workstation. The workstation includes a workstation management module configured to detect the launch of an application. A workstation application server receives data associated with the application from the workstation. This data can include a hash value. The application server module can determine one or more categories to associate with the application by referencing an application inventory database or requesting the category from an application database factory. The application database factory can receive applications from multiple application server modules. The application database factory determines whether the application was previously categorized by the application database factory and provides the category to the application server module. Once the application server module has the category, it forwards a hash/policy table to the workstation management module. Upon receipt of the hash/policy table, the workstation management module applies the policy that is associated with the launched application to control access to the application on the workstation. | 03-06-2014 |
20140156838 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MONITORING AND CONTROLLING APPLICATION FILES - A system and method for updating, monitoring, and controlling applications on a workstation. The workstation includes a workstation management module configured to detect the launch or request to access a network by an application. A workstation application server receives data associated with the application from the workstation. The application server module can determine one or more policies or categories to associate with the application by referencing an application inventory database. Once the application server module has the category or policy, it forwards a hash/policy table to the workstation management module. Upon receipt of the hash/policy table, the workstation management module applies the policy that is associated with the application to control network access by the application. | 06-05-2014 |
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20100126182 | FLUSH INLET SCOOP DESIGN FOR AIRCRAFT BLEED AIR SYSTEM - A bleed air duct that preferably includes an inlet section configured to include a flush scoop and a louver. The louver is located and configured such that in the desired operating flow range of the duct, the fluid entering the flush scoop is disturbed and as a result creates a low pressure region downstream of the louver. The low pressure region substantially eliminates the generation of any pressure pulses and acoustic resonance also known as Helmholtz resonance. | 05-27-2010 |
20110126512 | TURBOFAN GAS TURBINE ENGINE AERODYNAMIC MIXER - A mixer for a turbofan engine includes a centerbody and a mixer nozzle. The mixer nozzle surrounds at least a portion of the centerbody and is spaced apart to define a core flow path between the mixer nozzle and the centerbody. The mixer nozzle is configured, when bypass air flows through the turbofan engine, to direct at least a portion of the bypass air to impinge on the centerbody. The mixer nozzle includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced mixer lobes that extend axially in a rearward direction and have a cross-section shape defined by a set of equations. | 06-02-2011 |
20130145744 | SYSTEM FOR DIRECTING AIR FLOW TO A PLURALITY OF PLENA - A system for directing air flow to separate plena of a compartment that is defined at least by a compartment wall includes a NACA scoop, and a Pitot scoop. The NACA scoop is formed in the compartment wall, and includes two side walls, a bottom wall, and an entrance lip that is defined by the compartment wall and is spaced apart from the bottom wall to form a NACA scoop air inlet. The Pitot scoop is longitudinally aligned with the NACA scoop, includes a Pitot scoop air inlet, a Pitot scoop air outlet, and a Pitot scoop flow passage. | 06-13-2013 |
20150218967 | BIFURCATED DUCTS INCLUDING PLENUMS FOR STABILIZING FLOW THERETHROUGH AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME - Plenums for bifurcated ducts and bifurcated ducts are provided for stabilizing flow therethrough. The plenum comprises an outer cylindrical body intersected by a pair of exhaust duct stubs that are configured to be coupled to a corresponding pair of exhaust ducts and an inner body. The outer cylindrical body includes an axial rear end portion. The inner body is disposed in the axial rear end portion and increases in diameter in the aft direction. The inner body comprises one of a generally axi-symmetrical inner body or a non-axi-symmetrical inner body. The bifurcated duct comprises the plenum and the pair of exhaust ducts. Exhaust systems are also provided. | 08-06-2015 |
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20080203218 | Systems And Methods For Reducing Pressure Loss Of Air Flowing From A First Area To A Second Area - Systems and methods are provided for reducing pressure loss of air flowing from a first area in a first direction to a second area in a second direction. The systems include a flow surface, first and second fence walls, an opening, and a flow path. The flow surface defines a portion of the first area. The fence walls extend substantially parallel to each other along the flow surface in the first direction. The opening is formed in the flow surface and is disposed between the first and second fence walls. The flow path defines at least a portion of the second area and is in flow communication with the opening to receive a portion of the airflow and to direct the airflow in the second direction. Methods of using and manufacturing the systems are also provided. | 08-28-2008 |
20080314047 | COOLING SYSTEMS FOR USE ON AIRCRAFT - Cooling systems for an aircraft are provided. In an embodiment, a system includes an engine nacelle, an engine, a bypass duct, and a heat exchanger. The engine nacelle includes an airflow inlet. The engine is housed in the engine nacelle in flow communication with the airflow inlet. The bypass duct extends between the engine nacelle and the engine is in flow communication with the airflow inlet. The bypass duct includes an outer wall and an opening formed therein. The heat exchanger is integrated with the engine and is disposed over the opening of the bypass duct outer wall between the bypass duct outer wall and the engine nacelle. | 12-25-2008 |
20090000304 | INTEGRATED SUPPORT AND MIXER FOR TURBO MACHINERY - A support and air mixer includes an inner annular member, an outer annular member shaped and positioned such that an annular air gap is formed between the inner annular member and the outer annular member, and a plurality of air mixing members, each air mixing member having a mixing passageway therethrough and each air mixing member having an inner portion connected to the inner annular member, an outer portion connected to the outer annular member, and first and second opposing side portions interconnecting the inner and outer portions and the inner and outer annular members such that the mixing passageway is in fluid communication with the annular air gap. | 01-01-2009 |
20090139398 | INLET PARTICLE SEPARATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An inertial inlet particle separator system for a vehicle engine includes an inertial inlet particle separator and an adjustment mechanism. The separator includes a fluid inlet coupled to a scavenge channel and to a clean channel such that a first amount of fluid passing through the fluid inlet enters the scavenge channel and a second amount of fluid passing through the fluid inlet enters the clean channel. The scavenge channel is defined by a first wall and a splitter, and the clean channel is defined by a second wall and the splitter. The splitter and the second wall are stationary with respect to each other. The adjustment mechanism is coupled to the inertial inlet particle separator and configured to adjust a size of the scavenge channel. Although not necessarily, the adjustment mechanism may also be coupled to the scavenge fan speed. | 06-04-2009 |
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20090026586 | Superjunction Device Having Oxide Lined Trenches and Method for Manufacturing a Superjunction Device Having Oxide Lined Trenches - A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes providing semiconductor substrate having trenches and mesas. At least one mesa has first and second sidewalls. The method includes doping with a dopant of a second conductivity the first sidewall of the mesa, and doping with a dopant of a second conductivity the second sidewall of the mesa. A dopant of the first conductivity is then used to dope the first sidewall of the mesa, and the dopant of the first conductivity is used to dope the second sidewall of the at least one mesa. At least the trenches adjacent to the at least one mesa are then lined with an oxide material and are then filled with one of a semi-insulating material and an insulating material. | 01-29-2009 |
20090233415 | Semiconductor Devices with Sealed, Unlined Trenches and Methods of Forming Same - A semiconductor device includes unlined and sealed trenches and methods for forming the unlined and sealed trenches. More particularly, a superjunction semiconductor device includes unlined, and sealed trenches. The trench has sidewalls formed of the semiconductor material. The trench is sealed with a sealing material such that the trench is air-tight. First and second regions are separated by the trench. The first region may include a superjunction Schottky diode or MOSFET. In an alternative embodiment, a plurality of regions are separated by a plurality of unlined and sealed trenches. | 09-17-2009 |
20110193158 | Semiconductor Devices With Sealed, Unlined Trenches and Methods of Forming Same - A semiconductor device includes unlined and sealed trenches and methods for forming the unlined and sealed trenches. More particularly, a superjunction semiconductor device includes unlined, and sealed trenches. The trench has sidewalls formed of the semiconductor material. The trench is sealed with a sealing material such that the trench is air-tight. First and second regions are separated by the trench. The first region may include a superjunction Schottky diode or MOSFET. In an alternative embodiment, a plurality of regions are separated by a plurality of unlined and sealed trenches. | 08-11-2011 |
20110193176 | Semiconductor Devices with Sealed, Unlined Trenches and Methods of Forming Same - A semiconductor device includes unlined and sealed trenches and methods for forming the unlined and sealed trenches. More particularly, a superjunction semiconductor device includes unlined, and sealed trenches. The trench has sidewalls formed of the semiconductor material. The trench is sealed with a sealing material such that the trench is air-tight. First and second regions are separated by the trench. The first region may include a superjunction Schottky diode or MOSFET. In an alternative embodiment, a plurality of regions are separated by a plurality of unlined and sealed trenches. | 08-11-2011 |
20130299900 | SUPERJUNCTION DEVICES HAVING NARROW SURFACE LAYOUT OF TERMINAL STRUCTURES, BURIED CONTACT REGIONS AND TRENCH GATES, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE DEVICES - Superjunction semiconductor devices having narrow surface layout of terminal structures and methods of manufacturing the devices are provided. The narrow surface layout of terminal structures is achieved, in part, by connecting a source electrode to a body contact region within a semiconductor substrate at a body contact interface comprising at least a first side of the body contact region other than a portion of a first main surface of the semiconductor substrate. | 11-14-2013 |
20140264582 | 800 V SUPERJUNCTION DEVICE - A superjunction device includes a substrate having first and second main surfaces and a first doping concentration of a first dopant. A first semiconductor layer having a second doping concentration of the first dopant is formed on the substrate. A second semiconductor layer is formed on the first layer and has a main surface. At least one trench extends from the main surface at least partially into the first semiconductor layer. A first region having a third doping concentration of the first dopant extends at least partially between the main surface and the first layer. A second region having a fourth doping concentration of a second dopant is disposed between the first region and a trench sidewall and extends at least partially between the main surface and the first layer. A third region having a fifth doping concentration of the first dopant is disposed proximate the main surface. | 09-18-2014 |
20150111354 | SUPERJUNCTION DEVICES HAVING NARROW SURFACE LAYOUT OF TERMINAL STRUCTURES, BURIED CONTACT REGIONS AND TRENCH GATES, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE DEVICES - Superjunction semiconductor devices having narrow surface layout of terminal structures and methods of manufacturing the devices are provided. The narrow surface layout of terminal structures is achieved, in part, by connecting a source electrode to a body contact region within a semiconductor substrate at a body contact interface comprising at least a first side of the body contact region other than a portion of a first main surface of the semiconductor substrate. | 04-23-2015 |
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20120044720 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING LOW VOLTAGE MOSFET FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND DATA PROCESSING CENTERS - A semiconductor device has a well region formed within a substrate. A gate structure is formed over a surface of the substrate. A source region is formed within the substrate adjacent to the gate structure. A drain region is formed within the substrate adjacent to the gate structure. A first clamping region and second clamping region below the source region and drain region. A trench is formed through the source region. The trench allows the width of the source region to be reduced to 0.94 to 1.19 micrometers. A plug is formed through the trench. A source tie is formed through the trench over the plug. An interconnect structure is formed over the source region, drain region, and gate structure. The semiconductor device can be used in a power supply to provide a low voltage to electronic equipment such as a portable electronic device and data processing center. | 02-23-2012 |
20120161248 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Low Voltage MOSFET for Portable Electronic Devices and Data Processing Centers - A semiconductor device has a well region formed within a substrate. A gate structure is formed over a surface of the substrate. A source region is formed within the substrate adjacent to the gate structure. A drain region is formed within the substrate adjacent to the gate structure. A first clamping region and second clamping region below the source region and drain region. A trench is formed through the source region. The trench allows the width of the source region to be reduced to 0.94 to 1.19 micrometers. A plug is formed through the trench. A source tie is formed through the trench over the plug. An interconnect structure is formed over the source region, drain region, and gate structure. The semiconductor device can be used in a power supply to provide a low voltage to electronic equipment such as a portable electronic device and data processing center. | 06-28-2012 |
20120205740 | Lateral Power MOSFET With Integrated Schottky Diode - A semiconductor device includes a substrate having a first region and a second region. The first region is electrically isolated from the second region. The semiconductor device further includes a lateral field-effect transistor (FET) disposed within the first region. The lateral FET includes a first terminal and a second terminal. The semiconductor device further includes a diode disposed within the second region, the diode including a plurality of anode regions and a plurality of cathode regions. The semiconductor device further includes a first electrical connection between the first terminal of the lateral FET and the anode regions of the diode, and a second electrical connection between the second terminal of the lateral FET and the cathode regions of the diode. The first and second electrical connections are disposed over a surface of the substrate. | 08-16-2012 |
20120248601 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming a Land Grid Array Flip Chip Bump System - A semiconductor device has a semiconductor wafer with a plurality of semiconductor die including a plurality of contact pads. An insulating layer is formed over the semiconductor wafer and contact pads. An under bump metallization (UBM) is formed over and electrically connected to the plurality of contact pads. A mask is disposed over the semiconductor wafer with a plurality of openings aligned over the plurality of contact pads. A conductive bump material is deposited within the plurality of openings in the mask and onto the UBM. The mask is removed. The conductive bump material is reflowed to form a plurality of bumps with a height less than a width. The plurality of semiconductor die is singulated. A singulated semiconductor die is mounted to a substrate with bumps oriented toward the substrate. Encapsulant is deposited over the substrate and around the singulated semiconductor die. | 10-04-2012 |
20120313147 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming a Power MOSFET With Interconnect Structure Silicide Layer and Low Profile Bump - A semiconductor device has a substrate with a source region and a drain region formed on the substrate. A silicide layer is disposed over the source region and drain region. A first interconnect layer is formed over the silicide layer and includes a first runner connected to the source region and second runner connected to the drain region. A second interconnect layer is formed over the first interconnect layer and includes a third runner connected to the first runner and a fourth runner connected to the second runner. An under bump metallization (UBM) is formed over and electrically connected to the second interconnect layer. A mask is disposed over the substrate with an opening in the mask aligned over the UBM. A conductive bump material is deposited within the opening in the mask. The mask is removed and the conductive bump material is reflowed to form a bump. | 12-13-2012 |
20130015569 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming Substrate With Seated Plane for Mating With Bumped Semiconductor DieAANM Anderson; Samuel J.AACI TempeAAST AZAACO USAAGP Anderson; Samuel J. Tempe AZ USAANM Smiley; Thomas B.AACI CarlsbadAAST CAAACO USAAGP Smiley; Thomas B. Carlsbad CA US - A semiconductor device has a first insulating layer formed over a substrate. The substrate has a plurality of conductive layers and plurality of second insulating layers formed between the conductive layers. The substrate can be a PCB or interposer. A plurality of openings is formed in the first insulating layer by etching or laser direct ablation. A semiconductor die has a plurality of bumps formed over a surface of the semiconductor die. The pattern of openings coincides with a pattern of the bumps. The die is mounted to the substrate with the bumps disposed within the openings in the first insulating layer. Alternatively, a conductive paste can be disposed within the openings in the first insulating layer. The bumps are reflowed to electrically connect the die to the first substrate. The bumps are substantially contained within the openings of the first insulating layer to reduce bridging between adjacent bumps. | 01-17-2013 |
20130134598 | Semiconductor Device and Method of Forming a Power MOSFET With Interconnect Structure to Achieve Lower RDSON - A semiconductor device has a substrate and gate structure over the substrate. A source region is formed in the substrate adjacent to the gate structure. A drain region in the substrate adjacent to the gate structure opposite the source region. An interconnect structure is formed over the substrate by forming a conductive plane electrically connected to the source region, and forming a conductive layer within openings of the conductive plane and electrically connected to the drain region. The interconnect structure can be formed as stacked conductive layers laid out in alternating strips. The conductive plane extends under a gate terminal of the semiconductor device. An insulating layer is formed over the substrate and a field plate is formed in the insulating layer. The field plate is electrically connected the source terminal. A stress relief layer is formed over a surface of the substrate opposite the gate structure. | 05-30-2013 |
20140231901 | Monolithic MOSFET and Schottky Diode for Mobile Phone Boost Converter - A cell phone has a plurality of interconnected electronic components for performing the electrical functions of the phone. A DC/DC converter provides an operating voltage which is applied to power supply terminals of the plurality of interconnected electronic components. The DC/DC converter uses a monolithic semiconductor device containing a power metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) and Schottky diode. The semiconductor device has the lateral diffused MOSFET formed on a surface of the semiconductor device. The MOSFET is formed with a plurality conduction fingers. The Schottky diode is also formed on the surface of the semiconductor device and integrated between the plurality of conduction fingers of the MOSFET. The drain of the MOSFET is connected to the anode of the diode on the surface of the monolithic semiconductor device. | 08-21-2014 |
20150021686 | Device Structure and Methods of Forming Superjunction Lateral Power MOSFET with Surrounding LDD - A semiconductor device has a substrate and a gate formed over the substrate. An LDD region is formed in the substrate adjacent to the gate. A superjunction is formed in the LDD region while a portion of the LDD region remains between the superjunction and gate. A mask is formed over the substrate. A first region is doped with a first type of dopant using the mask. A stripe is doped with a second type of dopant using a portion of the mask. A drain contact region is formed in the substrate. The first region extends to the drain contact region. The first region and stripe are formed using chain implants. A source field plate and drain field plate are formed over the substrate. A trench is formed in the substrate. A source contact region is formed in the trench. | 01-22-2015 |