Patents by Inventor Andrew H. Payne

Andrew H. Payne has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10417104
    Abstract: A scan circuit and methods of operating a scan circuit are provided. The method for operating a scan circuit includes providing a first scan flip-flop which includes an overwrite feature. With the overwrite feature enabled, a change in functional behavior of the first scan flip-flop occurs based on a control signal. The method may further include capturing data at a first input of the first scan flip-flop during a first state of the control signal and resetting captured data by using the overwrite feature during a first transition of the control signal. The method may further include forming a scan chain with one or more of the first scan flip-flops and one or more second scan flip-flops. The second scan flip-flops may include a similar overwrite feature, having the overwrite feature disabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: NXP USA, INC.
    Inventors: Colin MacDonald, Alexander B. Hoefler, Jose A. Lyon, Chris P. Nappi, Andrew H. Payne
  • Patent number: 10386413
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a plurality of state retention power gating (SRPG) flip-flops coupled in a first chain, wherein the first chain has a first scan input and a first scan output; a pseudo random pattern generator (PRPG) configured to generate test patterns in response to seeds; a multiplexer (MUX) coupled between the PRPG and the first scan input and coupled to receive a select signal; and response compression logic coupled to the first scan output and configured to generate a test signature in response to an output pattern provided at the first scan output. The MUX is configured to, when the select signal has a first value, couple a first output of the PRPG to the first scan input, and, when the select signal has a second value, couple an inversion of the first output of the PRPG to the first scan input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: NXP USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew H. Payne, Jose A. Lyon, Colin MacDonald
  • Publication number: 20180074122
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a plurality of state retention power gating (SRPG) flip-flops coupled in a first chain, wherein the first chain has a first scan input and a first scan output; a pseudo random pattern generator (PRPG) configured to generate test patterns in response to seeds; a multiplexer (MUX) coupled between the PRPG and the first scan input and coupled to receive a select signal; and response compression logic coupled to the first scan output and configured to generate a test signature in response to an output pattern provided at the first scan output. The MUX is configured to, when the select signal has a first value, couple a first output of the PRPG to the first scan input, and, when the select signal has a second value, couple an inversion of the first output of the PRPG to the first scan input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew H. PAYNE, Jose A. LYON, Colin MACDONALD
  • Publication number: 20170082686
    Abstract: A scan circuit and methods of operating a scan circuit are provided. The method for operating a scan circuit includes providing a first scan flip-flop which includes an overwrite feature. With the overwrite feature enabled, a change in functional behavior of the first scan flip-flop occurs based on a control signal. The method may further include capturing data at a first input of the first scan flip-flop during a first state of the control signal and resetting captured data by using the overwrite feature during a first transition of the control signal. The method my further include forming a scan chain with one or more of the first scan flip-flops and one or more second scan flip-flops. The second scan flip-flops may include a similar overwrite feature, having the overwrite feature disabled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: COLIN MACDONALD, ALEXANDER B. HOEFLER, JOSE A. LYON, CHRIS P. NAPPI, ANDREW H. PAYNE
  • Patent number: 7504392
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are useful in therapy, in particular as antipsychotic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Ian Thomson Forbes, Vincenzo Garzya, Andrew Derrick Gribble, Andrew Lightfoot, Andrew H. Payne, Graham Walker
  • Publication number: 20080269197
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein A and B represent the groups —(CH2)m— and —(CH2)n— respectively; R1 represents hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R2 represents hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, cyano, nitro, hydroxy C1-6alkyl, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, C1-6fluoroalkoxy, —(CH2)pC3-6cycloalkyl, —(CH2)pOC3-6cycloalkyl, —COC1-6alkyl, —SO2C1-6alkyl, —SOC1-6alkyl, —S—C1-6alkyl, —CO2C1-6alkyl, —CO2NR5R6, —SO2NR5R6, —(CH2)pNR5R6, —(CH2)pNR5COR6, optionally substituted aryl ring, optionally substituted heteroaryl ring or optionally substituted heterocyclyl ring; R3 represents optionally substituted aryl ring or optionally substituted heteroaryl ring; R4 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, halogen, —OSO2CF3, —(CH2)pC3-6cycloalkyl, —(CH2)qOC1-6alkyl or —(CH2)pOC3-6cycloalkyl; R5 and R6 each independently represent hydrogen, C1-6alkyl or, together with the nitrogen or other atoms to which they are attached, form an azacycloalky
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Ian Thomson Forbes, Vincenzo Garzya, Andrew Derrick Gribble, Andrew Lightfoot, Andrew H. Payne, Graham Walker
  • Patent number: 7122538
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein A and B represent the groups —(CH2)m— and —(CH2)n— respectively; R1 represents hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R2 represents hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, cyano, nitro, hydroxyC1-6alkyl, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, C1-6fluoroalkoxy, —(CH2)pC3-6cycloalkyl, —(CH2)pOC3-6cycloalkyl, —COC1-6alkyl, —SO2C1-6alkyl, —SOC1-6alkyl, —S—C1-6alkyl, —CO2C1-6alkyl, —CO2NR5R6, —SO2NR5R6, —(CH2)NR5R6, —(CH2)pNR5COR6, optionally substituted aryl ring, optionally substituted heteroaryl ring or optionally substituted heterocyclyl ring; R3 represents hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, cyano, nitro, hydroxyC1-6alkyl, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, C1-6fluoroalkoxy, —(CH2)pC3-6cycloalkyl, —(CH2)pOC3-6cycloalkyl, —COC1-6alkyl, —SO2C1-6alkyl, —SOC1-6alkyl, —S—C1-6alkyl, —CO2C1-6alkyl, —CO2NR7R8, —SO2NR7R8, —(CH2)pNR7R8 or —(CH2)pNR7COR8; R4represents hydrogen, hydroxy, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, C1-6fluoroalkoxy, trifluoromethyl, trifluoro
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Ian Thomson Forbes, Andrew Derrick Gribble, Andrew P. Lightfoot, Andrew H. Payne
  • Patent number: 6667410
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel process for the conversion of &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated ketones. This invention is an improvement over existing processes in that it operates at neutral reaction conditions that prevent the formation of side reactions and that it is a single step, which proceeds with complete selectivity and gives a yield that is approximately 30% higher than the currently used processes. An example of this process is the conversion of 16-dehydroprogesterone into 17 &agr;-hydroxyprogesterone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Philip D. Magnus, Andrew H. Payne
  • Publication number: 20020120170
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel process for the conversion of &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated ketones. This invention is an improvement over existing processes in that it operates at neutral reaction conditions that prevent the formation of side reactions and that it is a single step, which proceeds with complete selectivity and gives a yield that is approximately 30% higher than the currently used processes. An example of this process is the conversion of 16-dehydroprogesterone into 17 &agr;-hydroxyprogesterone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Applicant: Board of Regents The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Philip D. Magnus, Andrew H. Payne
  • Patent number: 5199121
    Abstract: A comforter comprising an outer fabric shell containing a fill of down or down-like material. The shell comprises a top panel and a bottom panel sewn together about their peripheral edges with the fill contained therebetween. The top and bottom shell panels are additionally joined together along at least one seam dividing the comforter into at least two areas. Along a portion at least of the at least one seam, the joinder of the top and bottom shell panels is releaable and restorable, forming a closable gap or passage in the seam through which the fill material can be shifted from one areas to the other to adjust the amount of fill in each area of the comforter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Assignee: Down Lite Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew H. Payne