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Anthony Denning, San Martin, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080303613Waveguide interface for millimeter wave and sub-millimeter wave applications - A waveguide interface for millimeter wave and sub-millimeter wave applications adapted to couple and uncouple abutting waveguide sections wherein said waveguide interface acts as both a mating surface and a precision alignment mechanism. The waveguide interface comprises a first member having a first waveguide defined therein, a second member having a second waveguide similar in cross-section to said first waveguide defined therein, a means for mating said first member and said second member comprising a centrally located precision mating surface through which propagates electromagnetic energy and additionally comprising at least one pair of diametrically opposed rotational alignment pins and holes located a specified distance from said centrally located precision-mating surface, and wherein said pins and holes are in mating relation of looser fitment than said centrally located precision mating surface.12-11-2008
20100079224Manually Adjustable Attenuator - An improved manually adjustable wave attenuator for a waveguide comprises a resistive portion sandwiched between two dielectric portions. In a preferred embodiment the adjustable attenuator comprises a first card further comprising a dielectric portion and a resistive portion and a second dielectric card of substantially the same thickness as said first card, thereby minimizing the possibility of the resistive material coming into contact with and shorting to the resistive card opening, and reducing the required width of the card channel, while many of the problems regarding RF leakages that occur in conventional systems. Finally, more precisely centering the resistive material to the waveguide center is possible because process of affixing the two cards reduces warpage therein, and puts the resistive film symmetrically between the dielectric portions.04-01-2010

Bruce S. Denning, Fallbrook, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100007350OVER VOLTAGE TRANSIENT CONTROLLER - An over voltage transient controller to protect a rechargeable battery from an over voltage transient condition. The over voltage transient controller may comprise a comparator to compare a first signal with a second signal representative of a reference voltage level and to provide an output signal representative of an over voltage transient condition to a switch if the first signal is greater than or equal to the second signal. The switch is responsive to the output signal to protect the rechargeable battery from the over voltage transient condition. The over voltage transient controller may further comprise a DAC, wherein the second signal is based, at least in part, on an output of the DAC. An apparatus comprising a charge switch and such an over voltage transient controller is also provided.01-14-2010

Patent applications by Bruce S. Denning, Fallbrook, CA US

Dean J. Denning, Del Valle, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110027950METHOD FOR FORMING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING A PHOTODETECTOR - A method is provided for integrating a germanium photodetector with a CMOS circuit. The method comprises: forming first and second isolation regions in a silicon substrate; forming a gate electrode in the first isolation region; implanting source/drain extensions in the silicon substrate adjacent to the gate electrode; forming a first sidewall spacer on the gate electrode; implanting source/drain regions in the silicon substrate; removing the first sidewall spacer from the gate electrode; forming a first protective layer over the first and second isolation regions; removing a portion of the first protective layer to form an opening over the second isolation region; forming a semiconductor material comprising germanium in the opening; forming a second protective layer over the first and second isolation regions; selectively removing the first and second protective layers from the first isolation region; and forming contacts to the transistor and to the semiconductor material.02-03-2011

Deborah Denning, Hays, KS US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090181142MOLDABLE SUBSTANCES AND STRIPS FOR MAKING BAKED ITEMS WITH DESIRED SPATIAL FEATURES - Methods and systems provided herein relate to forming an item with desired spatial features. The item may be a food item, such as a baked item or a cake. The desired spatial features may include two-dimensional shapes and/or three-dimensional features. The item may be formed into the desired shape by forming a moldable substance and/or flexible strips.07-16-2009

Donna B. Denning, Smyrna, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110099041Method And System For Allocating Personnel Resources - A computer readable storage medium storing a set of instructions executable by a processor, the instructions being operable to receive data about a plurality of employees, the data including an employee time commitment for each of the employees, the data further including an employee qualification for each of the employees; classify the received data as a function of a project to which each of the employees is assigned, wherein the data is further classified as a function of a supervisor of each of the employees; receive a query from a user, the query being directed to a time usage of one of the employees, the query specifying an attribute of the user; and provide a result of the query to the user, the result relating to the attribute, the result including one of a discipline of the user, an area of expertise of the user, an employee status of the user, a project involvement of the user, a job title of the user, and a work expended of the user.04-28-2011

Eddie C. Denning, Alice, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110101144TIE DOWN STRAP ROLLUP DEVICE - A rollup device can save users time and energy on the side of the road when rolling up belts or tie down straps which secure a load on a flatbed trailer. The rollup device may be a piece of metal having a fitting centrally located therewithin. The piece of metal may fit into a roll-up on the side of the flatbed trailer. A drill, such as a 12V cordless drill, may be used to turn the rollup device by fitting a drill bit into the centrally located fitting. Powering the drill may turn the roll-up device and, therefore, roll up the belts or straps.05-05-2011

James Denning, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100094728METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING MEDIA CONTENT AND PROCESSING PAYMENTS AND/OR VOLUNTARY DATA COLLECTION - A system and method for distributing media content and processing payments have been described. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method, comprises receiving a request to view a media asset. A trailer associated with the media asset is provided for display on a remote client. An interface is provided on the remote client for receiving a request to transfer money and information to the poster of the media asset04-15-2010

Kevin M. Denning, Payson, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090199396APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICAL PIN INSTALLATION AND RETENTION CONFIRMATION - The electrical pin installation apparatus provides a user with a real time video display of the process of pinning an electrical connector body. Such real time video display substantially improves the user's ability to accurately and effectively install electrical pins into electrical connectors without the attendant electrical test equipment and fixturing of prior art devices. The apparatus assists in the pinning process by providing various prompts and guides to guide the user in error-proof pin installation. The apparatus further includes built-in electrical pin insertion and retention load assessment to assure proper insertion and retention loads are applied during the pin installation process. Additionally, the apparatus may include storage of manufacturing data as it is inputted into the apparatus.08-13-2009

Mary Kaye Denning, Lakewood, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110258145METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ARTICLES - A manufacility (10-20-2011

Perry A. Denning, Irvine, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090057801Back-Illuminated, Thin Photodiode Arrays with Trench Isolation - Back-illuminated, thin photodiode arrays with trench isolation. The trenches are formed on one or both sides of a substrate, and after doping the sides of the trenches, are filled to provide electrical isolation between adjacent photodiodes. Various embodiments of the photodiode arrays and methods of forming such arrays are disclosed.03-05-2009
20090314947Radiation Detector with Isolated Pixels Photosensitive Array for CT and Other Imaging Applications - This invention describes an imaging system based on an array of semiconductor photosensitive elements with isolating structure between elements (pixels) of the array. The isolated pixels of the array may be photodiodes and they provide excellent imaging capabilities that are important for many applications. The isolated photosensitive pixels may be comprised also by photoconductors, avalanche photodiodes, photosensitive IC, or other similar solid-state devices. The fields of possible application include but are not limited to the detector modules for homeland security, medical imaging systems (CT, SPECT, and PET including), fundamental and applied research, etc.12-24-2009

Peter Denning, Wantagh, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100180408Quick connect & release clamping system - A quick connect and release clamping system for releasably attaching intravenous (IV) poles to gurneys or bed frames. This system can also be used for quickly connecting and releasing members of other structures and items. The clamping system consists essentially of two clamping halves pivotally connected together and shaped to form an opening to receive an IV pole, at least one pin for releasably fitting within openings of a gurney or bed frame, and a releasable connector between distal ends of the clamp halves for securing the two halves in a locked position around the IV pole, thereby quickly and releasably connecting the IV pole to the gurney or bed frame.07-22-2010

Stephen E. Denning, Silver Lake, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120013285MOTOR DRIVE COMPONENT VERIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A technique is provided for verifying the proper selection, installation, communication and operability of components in power electronic systems, such as motor drives. A processing circuit is coupled to multiple components or subsystems that identify themselves to the processing system. An identification code is stored that is compared to a similar code built based upon the information reported by the components at the time of commissioning, operation or servicing. If the comparison indicates that all components are properly installed, and communicating and operative, operation may continue. The technique may be applied in parallel motor drives at a power layer level to allow separate and parallel verification of component and component operation in the parallel drives.01-19-2012

Thomas Alan Denning, Hays, KS US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100126623CONTAINMENT DEVICE, METHOD AND SYSTEM - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems, methods and devices for containing a substance within a region. In some embodiments, one or more hollow structures are positioned around the region and the structures are at least partly filled (e.g., through fill openings) with a weighting material. Some embodiments relate to a curved device comprising steps, such that a first cross-section of the device comprises a round shape and a second cross-section comprises a plurality of substantially linear segments. Some embodiments relate to a tank connection device comprising a sleeve extending through a curved device.05-27-2010