Patents by Inventor Charles Woods
Charles Woods 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).
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Patent number: 8099392Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for storing and restoring digital data. In some implementations, a method is provided. The method includes receiving, while a current view of an application is displayed in a user interface, a first user input requesting that a history view associated with the current view of the application be displayed, retrieve data associated with the history view, determining a presentation format for the data, and displaying the history view in response to the first user input in accordance with the presentation format, the history view including data associated with at least a first visual representation of an earlier version of the current view of the application.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2007Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Toby Charles Wood Paterson, David Lyons, Julien Jacques Jalon, Julien Yann Robert, Pavel Cisler, Yan Arrouye, Robert M. Chinn
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Patent number: 7874243Abstract: A timer system for monitoring the freshness of a beverage in a plurality of carafes, and a method of use are disclosed. The timer system comprises a plurality of matched pairs of timers and signaling members, with each timer being individually actuateable and each signaling member being drivingly controlled by its matched timer to issue a signal after the matched timer has operated for a preset period of time. A housing mountable on a beverage preparation device houses the timers. A plurality of tags are mounted to a plurality of carafes to create a plurality of matched carafes that correspond to the plurality of matched pairs of timers and signaling members. After the beverage in a matched carafe is prepared, the matched timer is activated. After the timer has operated for a preset period of time, the matched signaling member then issues a signal, permitting the monitoring of the freshness of the beverage in the matched carafe.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2007Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Inventor: Charles A. Woods
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Publication number: 20110016089Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for backing up and restoring data to a mobile device. In general, one aspect of the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods that include the actions of receiving data from a mobile device to be included in a backup, the data including data associated with one or more mobile device applications; storing the data in a backup archive; generating a backup mapping file for each of the mobile device applications, each backup mapping file identifying each file in the backup associated with the respective application; and using the backup mapping files to restore the corresponding applications to the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Gordie Freedman, Jacob Farkas, Toby Charles Wood Paterson
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Patent number: 7855612Abstract: In general, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present invention, a low-loss interface for connecting an integrated circuit such as a monolithic microwave integrated circuit to an energy transmission device such as a waveguide is disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the interface comprises a coaxial structure such as a coaxial cable that directly connects the monolithic microwave integrated circuit to the waveguide to transmit energy such as microwave energy with minimal loss.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Viasat, Inc.Inventors: Rob Zienkewicz, Dean Cook, Charles Woods
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Patent number: 7812686Abstract: In general, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present invention, a low-loss interface for connecting an integrated circuit such as a monolithic microwave integrated circuit to an energy transmission device such as a waveguide is disclosed. The interface comprises an isolation wall placed between an input and output region of an integrated circuit to reduce ripple and isolate the waveguide cavity from the monolithic microwave integrated circuit circuitry. The interface further comprises a turning screw or other similar member that is configured to closely match the impedance of integrated circuit 11 with the impedance at interface 10 to further reduce loss.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2008Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Viasat, Inc.Inventors: Charles Woods, Noel Lopez
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Patent number: 7795548Abstract: A weighing serving implement is disclosed. The weighing serving implement has a head to serve food and is mounted to a mount at a pivot point. The pivot point provides a mechanical balance and facilities a rugged and washable design.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Inventor: Charles Woods
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Patent number: 7782156Abstract: In general, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present invention, a low-loss interface for connecting an integrated circuit such as a monolithic microwave integrated circuit to an energy transmission device such as a waveguide is disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the interface comprises a pin attached to a matching network that matches the impedance of the energy produced at the circuit to the impedance required by the waveguide without the use of a dielectric material.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2007Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: ViaSat, Inc.Inventors: Charles Woods, Noel Lopez, Dean Cook, Jon Filreis
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Publication number: 20090231055Abstract: In general, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present invention, an electrical system configured to use power combining of microwave signals, such as those from monolithic microwave integrated circuits or MMICs is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the system of the present invention further comprises a low loss interface that the circuits are directly connected to. In another exemplary embodiment, the circuits are connected to a pin which is connected to the low loss interface. In yet another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a multi-layer power amplifier is provided that comprises two or more chassis and circuits attached to impedance matching interfaces according to the present invention. This multi-layered power amplifier is configured to amplify an energy signal and have a significantly reduced volume compared to existing power combiners.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: VIASAT, INC.Inventors: Noel Lopez, Charles Woods, Rob Zienkewicz, Jon Filreis
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Publication number: 20090219107Abstract: In general, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present invention, a low-loss interface for connecting an integrated circuit such as a monolithic microwave integrated circuit to an energy transmission device such as a waveguide is disclosed. The interface comprises an isolation wall placed between an input and output region of an integrated circuit to reduce ripple and isolate the waveguide cavity from the monolithic microwave integrated circuit circuitry. The interface further comprises a turning screw or other similar member that is configured to closely match the impedance of integrated circuit 11 with the impedance at interface 10 to further reduce loss.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2008Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: VIASAT, INC.Inventors: Charles Woods, Noel Lopez
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Patent number: 7581709Abstract: A system of interconnecting structural components for supporting and forming suspended concrete slabs that allow removal of form panels without disturbing the slab support posts (shores). Additional features of the system accommodate changes in suspended slab thickness, horizontal slab dimensions that are not multiples of the basic component dimensions, slab edge cantilevered form panels, attachment to walls and remote manipulation of form panels from the floor below using an erection staff. The primary system components are panels, support posts, telescopic beams, adjustable hanger connections, wall hangers, wall beams, raking shore assemblies and erection/stripping staffs. Form panels are directly supported by the shores without the use of an intermediate member (usually a beam) that is common practice in the concrete forming industry. The system reduces the number of required components that in turn reduces the capital cost to the user and improves his labor efficiency and quality of the concrete surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2003Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Gillespie Practical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Paul Gillespie, Charles Wood
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Publication number: 20090133940Abstract: A weighing serving implement is disclosed. The weighing serving implement has a head to serve food and is mounted to a mount at a pivot point. The pivot point provides a mechanical balance and facilities a rugged and washable design.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2007Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventor: Charles Woods
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Patent number: 7530545Abstract: A system of interconnecting structural components for supporting and forming suspended concrete slabs that allow removal of form panels without disturbing the slab support posts (shores). Additional features of the system accommodate changes in suspended slab thickness, horizontal slab dimensions that are not multiples of the basic component dimensions, slab edge cantilevered form panels, attachment to walls and remote manipulation of form panels from the floor below using an erection staff. The primary system components are panels, support posts, telescopic beams, adjustable hanger connections, wall hangers, wall beams, raking shore assemblies and erection/stripping staffs. Form panels are directly supported by the shores without the use of an intermediate member (usually a beam) that is common practice in the concrete forming industry. The system reduces the number of required components that in turn reduces the capital cost to the user and improves his labor efficiency and quality of the concrete surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2007Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Gillespie Practical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Paul Gillespie, Charles Wood
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Publication number: 20090102575Abstract: In general, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present invention, a low-loss interface for connecting an integrated circuit such as a monolithic microwave integrated circuit to an energy transmission device such as a waveguide is disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the interface comprises a coaxial structure such as a coaxial cable that directly connects the monolithic microwave integrated circuit to the waveguide to transmit energy such as microwave energy with minimal loss.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: VIASAT, INC.Inventors: Rob Zienkewicz, Dean Cook, Charles Woods
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Publication number: 20090066441Abstract: In general, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present invention, a low-loss interface for connecting an integrated circuit such as a monolithic microwave integrated circuit to an energy transmission device such as a waveguide is disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the interface comprises a pin attached to a matching network that matches the impedance of the energy produced at the circuit to the impedance required by the waveguide without the use of a dielectric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: VIASAT, INC.Inventors: Charles Woods, Noel Lopez, Dean Cook, Jon Filreis
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Publication number: 20090002386Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for generating graphical representations. An image representing an item is obtained. Input specifying one or more styles is obtained. For a style, one or more graphical effects are identified based on the style. A layout is generated, including applying the style including the graphical effects to the image based on one or more layout rules. A graphical representation corresponding to the item is generated using the layout. Metadata associated with the layout is generated. The metadata includes data indicating a location of the image in the layout.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Julien Jacques Jalon, Julien Yann Robert, Toby Charles Wood Paterson
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Patent number: 7467927Abstract: A pumping arrangement for a paint circulation system comprising a reciprocating pump (13), and characterized by an alternating current induction motor (15), a rotary-to-linear motion converter (16) coupling the output of the induction motor (15) to a drive input of the pump (13), an alternating current frequency inverter (24a) controlling said induction motor, switch means (26) for reversing rotation of the induction motor (15) at the ends of the stroke of the reciprocating pump (13), and, a surge eliminator (28) communicating with the output side of said pump (13) to augment the pressure in the circulation system during stroke reversal of the pump.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2002Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: ITW LimitedInventor: Nigel Charles Wood
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Publication number: 20080307000Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for storing and restoring digital data. In some implementations, a method is provided. The method includes receiving, while a current view of an application is displayed in a user interface, a first user input requesting that a history view associated with the current view of the application be displayed, retrieve data associated with the history view, determining a presentation format for the data, and displaying the history view in response to the first user input in accordance with the presentation format, the history view including data associated with at least a first visual representation of an earlier version of the current view of the application.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Toby Charles Wood Paterson, David Lyons, Julien Jacques Jalon, Julien Yann Robert, Pavel Cisler, Yan Arrouye, Robert M. Chinn
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Publication number: 20080290073Abstract: A welding apparatus includes a single weld head, a weld power supply, a conductive fixture plate, a data acquisition card, and a computer. The single weld head includes one or more electrodes, one or more actuating devices in operative communication with the electrodes, and one or more force control devices in operative communication with the actuating devices. The weld head is in communication with a weld power supply. The weld power supply welds articles in accordance with a computer program running on a computer. The computer is in communication with the weld power supply, the force control device, and the data acquisition card. The computer is capable of receiving, evaluating, and storing welding data received from the data acquisition card. The apparatus further includes a switch in communication with the weld power supply, the electrodes, the conductive fixture plate, and the data acquisition card.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: TechMatrix, LLCInventor: Charles Wood
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Patent number: D580801Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2008Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Eugene J. Takach, Ondrej Prasek, Charles Wood, Lee G. Macklem
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Patent number: D620109Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2008Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.Inventors: Mark W. Darst Rice, Daniel G. Brown, Paul F. Boschert, Charles A. Wood, Ronaldo F. Carreon, Deborah L. Hoch, Zachary M. Hoffman