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Darin Bivens, San Mateo, CA US
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| 20090325387 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IN-SITU CHAMBER DRY CLEAN DURING PHOTOMASK PLASMA ETCHING - Embodiments of the invention include method for in-situ chamber dry clean after photomask plasma etching. In one embodiment, the method includes placing a photomask upon a support pedestal, introducing a process gas into a process chamber, forming a plasma from the process gas, etching a chromium containing layer disposed on the photomask in the presence of the plasma, removing the photomask from the support pedestal, placing a dummy substrate on the pedestal and performing an in-situ dry cleaning process by flowing a cleaning gas containing O | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100276391 | INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA REACTOR HAVING RF PHASE CONTROL AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Methods of operating inductively coupled plasma (ICP) reactors having ICP sources and substrate bias with phase control are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of operating a first plasma reactor having a source RF generator inductively coupled to the first plasma reactor on one side of a substrate support surface of a substrate support within the first plasma reactor and a bias RF generator coupled to the substrate support on an opposing side of the substrate support surface, wherein the source RF generator and the bias RF generator provide respective RF signals at a common frequency may include selecting a desired value of a process parameter for a substrate to be processed; and adjusting the phase between respective RF signals provided by the source RF generator and the bias RF generator to a desired phase based upon a predetermined relationship between the process parameter and the phase. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110162797 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PHOTOMASK PLASMA ETCHING - A method and apparatus for etching photomasks is provided herein. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a process chamber having a support pedestal adapted for receiving a photomask. An ion-neutral shield is disposed above the pedestal and a deflector plate assembly is provided above the ion-neutral shield. The deflector plate assembly defines a gas flow direction for process gases towards the ion-neutral shield, while the ion-neutral shield is used to establish a desired distribution of ion and neutral species in a plasma for etching the photomask. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110236806 | DC VOLTAGE CHARGING OF CATHODE FOR PLASMA STRIKING - Methods for processing photomasks are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method for processing a photomask may include providing a photomask to a substrate support within a process chamber; providing a process gas to the process chamber having the photomask disposed therein; providing a negative or zero voltage to a substrate support cathode having the photomask disposed thereon; providing a source RF power to an anode coupled to the process chamber to ignite the process gas to form a plasma; and processing the photomask. | 09-29-2011 |
Eric Bivens, Denver, CO US
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| 20110168389 | Surface Controlled Downhole Shut-In Valve - A tool assembly having a downhole shut-in valve, a packer, and one or more ports. The downhole shut-in valve may be configured to selectively permit flow from a conduit to a target zone of a wellbore. The packer may be configured to isolate the target zone of the wellbore. The ports may be between the conduit and the target zone. The downhole shut-in valve may be configured to close in about 5 seconds or less. | 07-14-2011 |
John A. Bivens, Ossining, NY US
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| 20080249746 | APPARATUS OF CAPACITY LEARNING FOR COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS - The present invention provides a system for determining a metric of capacity in computing systems and computer applications. Capacity in this sense refers to the ability of computer systems and computer applications to perform work. Many applications and multi-hop system strategies could benefit from understanding the amount of work a particular system or application is capable of performing. A metric such as this can be very difficult to calculate due to widely varying system hardware, operating system architectures, and application behavior/performance. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080263206 | METHOD FOR REDUCING VARIABILITY AND OSCILLATIONS IN LOAD BALANCING RECOMMENDATIONS USING HISTORICAL VALUES AND WORKLOAD METRICS - The present invention provides a method of preventing harmful variability and oscillation in weight based, dynamic load balancing environments. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods to effectively determine the magnitude of weight changes in dynamic load balancing environments based on the workload magnitude and server farm capacity. This method depends on the development of new multi-system characteristics such as a relative workload metric to characterize the workload of the system relative to the collective capacity of all of the systems to handle the workload. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090113042 | METHOD FOR CORRELATING PERIODICALLY AGGREGATED DATA IN DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS - A computer-implemented method for computing distributed component lag times includes: determining a transaction path for groups of transactions in a plurality of transactions to be processed; determining a distribution of elapsed times from a start of work at each component to an end of work at each component for the plurality of work processing components in the transaction path; determining a distribution of the offsets between the completion of work at the last component of the transaction path and the time of reporting the work at the last component of the transaction path; and combining the distributions of component elapsed times and the distribution of component offsets to calculate the transaction lag for each component in the transaction path. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20100317400 | PROACTIVE CONTROL OF MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES - At least one embodiment of the invention addresses the problem of accidental user operation (e.g., dialing) of a mobile communication device such as a mobile telephone. In this regard, embodiments of the invention provide a proactive solution for preventing unintended operation of a mobile device based on various types of input data of the device, most notably sensory data. | 12-16-2010 |
John Alan Bivens, Ossining, NY US
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| 20080235705 | Methods and Apparatus for Global Systems Management - Techniques for globally managing systems are provided. One or more measurable effects of at least one hypothetical action to achieve a management goal are determined at a first system manager. The one or more measurable effects are sent from the first system manager to a second system manager. At the second system manager, one or more procedural actions to achieve the management goal are determined in response to the one or more received measurable effects. The one or more procedural actions are executed to achieve the management goal. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080239983 | METHOD FOR INTEGRATING DOWNSTREAM PERFORMANCE AND RESOURCE USAGE STATISTICS INTO LOAD BALANCING WEIGHTS - In datacenter environments, many copies of servicing components (application servers, http servers, etc) are used to handle larger loads. In these cases, incoming service requests typically go to a load balancer to be directed to the appropriate servicing component. Modern advances in technology, like the Server/Application State Protocol, have allowed load balancers to receive recommendations in the form of numerical weights to describe the best distribution for the incoming requests. The present invention provides a method for computing path oriented statistics that enable load balancing algorithms to transparently integrate downstream performance and resource usage statistics into load balancing weights. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080250146 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLICATION OR PROTOCOL VERSION NEGOTIATION - A method for version negotiation between two entities is provided. Described in the context of communication protocol negotiation, an initiating entity proposes an initial communication protocol version to a receiving entity. In response, the receiving entity accepts the protocol version if it is within the range of its supported versions or proposes an alternative protocol version selecting to be either the highest or lowest protocol version supported by the receiving entity. This allows the receiving entity to successfully limit the number of protocol versions it supports and to communicate this restriction in any protocol setting to the initiating entity. The initiating entity then accepts the proposed alternative protocol version. If version negotiation is successful, either the accepted initial version or the accepted alternative version of the communication protocol is used for the duration of the communication session between the initiating entity and the receiving entity. | 10-09-2008 |
Patrick D. Bivens, Bartonville, IL US
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| 20080301068 | Process for logistics management - A system and method are provided for servicing back orders and replenishing stock in order to provide high service level while preventing overstocking of material. Goods are produced at a first location and a certain number of the goods is required at a second location at a certain time. A number of goods may be required in general, but a smaller number of goods may be urgently needed. The entire delivery may be split between different modes of transport according to a low priority category and a high priority category. The system and method may include a tool to effectively manage when to split replenishment material transfers from the first location to at least one second location into first and second modes of transport. The system and method also may allow transfer orders to cover back order needs at a second location regardless of inventory available at a first location. | 12-04-2008 |
Raymond E. Bivens, Elizabeth, CO US
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| 20110043627 | Locative Video for Situation Awareness - An exemplary system and method are disclosed for providing a combined video stream with geospatial information. Embodiments use a visualization tool to synchronize information in a virtual camera with attributes, such as video frames, from a physical camera. Once the camera position information is supplied to the visualization tool, the visualization tool retrieves geospatial data, such as terrain features, man made features, and time sensitive event data, and transforms the camera position information into a coordinate system of the virtual camera. The visualization tool uses the coordinate system of the virtual camera to generate geospatial snapshots. Embodiments use locative video software to combine the video frames from the physical camera with the geospatial snapshots from the virtual camera to generate a combined video stream, which provides a single view of multiple types of data to enhance an operator's ability to conduct surveillance and analysis missions. | 02-24-2011 |
Steve Bivens, St. Pete Beach, FL US
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| 20080250803 | MODULAR AIRCRAFT GROUND SUPPORT CART - A modular aircraft support system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the modular system includes a mobile cart and an air conditioning system configured to provide conditioned air to an aircraft. The embodiment also includes a modular power converter for converting input power to a desired output power, which can be input to a supported aircraft. The cart is configured to receive a plurality of different interchangeable power converters, such as a 115 VAC, 400 Hz power converter or a 270 VDC power converter. In some embodiments, a variety of other components are also coupled to the mobile cart, including a local generator and engine. The generator may supply power to the air conditioning system and to the converter. | 10-16-2008 |
Steven E. Bivens, Saint Pete, FL US
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| 20090112368 | MAINTENANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT - Ground support equipment for servicing an airplane includes a ground support equipment cart upon which are mounted at least two equipment modules and a control module. A first equipment module mounted upon the cart contains ground support equipment for servicing an airplane and also has a network connection, and at least one additional equipment module mounted upon the cart contains additional ground support equipment for servicing an airplane and also has a network connection. The control module has a user display and user controls that are connected to a control processor which has a network connection. The user display and the user controls serve as a shared control panel for the ground support equipment contained in the modules mounted upon the cart. A network interconnects the network connections of the modules mounted upon the cart. The control processor can cause the user display to present a menu listing various types or classes of airplanes for selection by a user. In response to user selection of a type or class of airplane, the control processor sends over the network to one or more of the other modules information defining what particular services the selected type or class of airplane requires of the modules. | 04-30-2009 |
Steven E. Bivens, Saint Petersburg, FL US
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| 20090107657 | ADJUSTABLE COOLING SYSTEM FOR AIRPLANE ELECTRONICS - Airplane ground service equipment includes an air conditioning system for an airplane and also a fluid cooling system for airplane electronics which detachably connects to a first port and a second port on the airplane. The fluid cooling system includes a first connector, a second connector, and a fluid conduit therebetween, the first and second connectors being adapted to be connected to the first and second ports, respectively, such that the connection of the ports to the connectors completes a fluid circuit. A fluid pump directs fluid through the fluid conduit, and a heat exchanger in the fluid conduit removes heat from the fluid circuit and transfers it into the air conditioning system of the ground support equipment. A temperature regulation mechanism stabilizes the temperature of the fluid in the fluid conduit to compensate for changes in the amount of heat that is drawn from the airplane electronics. | 04-30-2009 |
Steven Eugene Bivens, St. Petersburg, FL US
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| 20110113795 | MODULAR HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments of a modular air conditioning (AC) unit include a base unit and a blower selected from a group of blowers configured for different cooling capacities. The module AC unit also includes at least one heat exchanger unit selected from a group of substantially identical modular heat exchanger units, the number of heat exchanger units being selected based upon the desired cooling capacity. The at least one heat exchanger unit and the blower are assembled to the base unit to form a modular air conditioning circuit. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110113801 | CONDENSER ASSEMBLIES FOR HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS - Embodiments of a modular condenser unit are provided. The modular condenser unit may include a housing and a first condenser coil and a second condenser coil disposed within a volume of the housing. A fan may also be disposed in an end of the housing and adapted to draw air through at least one of the first condenser coil and the second condenser coil. In some embodiments, the first condenser coil and/or the second condenser coil may be micro-channel condenser coils. | 05-19-2011 |
Steven L. Bivens, Glenview, IL US
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| 20110127704 | VISCOUS STRAND DAMPER ASSEMBLY - A damper assembly includes a fixed rack gear, a rotary gear damper having a gear engaged with the rack gear and a tether movable with the damper along the rack gear and a tether connecting the damper and a movable object to be controlled by the damper. The tether includes enlarged integral ends to secure the tether relative to the damper and the article to be controlled by the damper. A constant force spring interconnects movement of the damper relative to the fixed rack gear. | 06-02-2011 |
Steven L. Bivens, Kankakee, IL US
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| 20110296938 | DAMPER ASSEMBLY AND DEVICE UTILIZING THE SAME - A damper assembly includes a housing, a rotor rotatable within the housing, a rotor shaft projecting outwardly of the housing and a damper gear disposed on the rotor shaft. A bracket includes legs disposed outwardly of the damper for securing the assembly in a device, the bracket further having a body between the damper and the damper gear, the body exerting force against each the damper and the damper gear. The damper is selectively engageable with and disengageable from the bracket for enabling and disabling relative movement between the damper and the bracket | 12-08-2011 |
Thomas Bivens, Magnolia, TX US
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| 20090250414 | Method for filtering cooking oil used in frying process - A method for filtering particulate material from cooking oil used in a frying process at a filtration temperature within the range of 250° F. to 400° F. includes providing a filter comprising a non-woven panel of directionally or randomly oriented fibers of synthetic material, and exposing the filter to the cooking oil at the filtration temperature while drawing the cooking oil therethrough. | 10-08-2009 |
Thomas H. Bivens, Magnolia, TX US
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| 20090107344 | Filter Assembly for Fryer and Method - A filter system for use in a fryer includes multiple filter apparatus in a container. The filter apparatus each comprise a filter assembly, and a manifold block. Each filter assembly has a drain bracket and drain fitting attached to the lower edge. The drain fitting is shaped to slidably fit into the manifold block. Multiple filter assemblies with associated valves are in fluid communication with a pump each valve operable to close fluid communication. Flow through a filter assembly may be shut off for removal or replacement of the filter assembly during continued operation of the fryer and continued filtration by another filter assembly. | 04-30-2009 |