Patents by Inventor Jerry Zhao
Jerry Zhao 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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Publication number: 20240170887Abstract: A connection system includes a first connector and a second connector configured for establishing one or more electrical connections through a drape. The first connector can include an alignment protrusion and a first piercing element having one or more electrical contacts configured to pierce the drape. The second connector can include an alignment notch, a channel, and a first receptacle configured to receive the first piercing element when inserted therein. The alignment notch can be configured to accept the alignment protrusion when the first connector is aligned with the second connector then disposed over the second connector. The channel can be configured to allow the alignment protrusion to slide along a length of the second connector. The first receptacle can have one or more electrical contacts configured to form at least a first electrical connection of the one or more electrical connections with the first connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2023Publication date: May 23, 2024Inventors: Chase Thompson, Jerry Zhao, Bradley W. Zentgraf, Jason R. Stats, Anthony K. Misener
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Patent number: 11942459Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a first substrate having an electrical circuit, semiconductor dies stacked one on top of the other, and bond wires electrically connected one to another. The bond wires electrically couple the semiconductor dies to one another and to the electrical circuit. There is a first bond wire having a first portion connected to a first semiconductor die, a second portion connected to a second semiconductor die, and an intermediate portion between the first portion and second portion. The semiconductor device package further includes a molding compound encapsulating the semiconductor dies, and the first and second portions of the first bond wire. The intermediate portion of the first bond wire is exposed along a top planar surface of the molding compound. The semiconductor device package may be used for coupling one or more other semiconductor device packages thereto via the exposed intermediate portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hua Tan, Hope Chiu, Weiting Jiang, Elley Zhang, Cong Zhang, Simon Dong, Jerry Tang, Rosy Zhao
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Patent number: 11936132Abstract: A connection system includes a first connector and a second connector configured for establishing one or more electrical connections through a drape. The first connector can include an alignment protrusion and a first piercing element having one or more electrical contacts configured to pierce the drape. The second connector can include an alignment notch, a channel, and a first receptacle configured to receive the first piercing element when inserted therein. The alignment notch can be configured to accept the alignment protrusion when the first connector is aligned with the second connector then disposed over the second connector. The channel can be configured to allow the alignment protrusion to slide along a length of the second connector. The first receptacle can have one or more electrical contacts configured to form at least a first electrical connection of the one or more electrical connections with the first connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Bard Access Systems, Inc.Inventors: Chase Thompson, Jerry Zhao, Bradley W. Zentgraf, Jason R. Stats, Anthony K. Misener
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Publication number: 20230248459Abstract: A tether connector configured to form an electrical connection with a sensor connector through a sterile barrier disposed over the sensor connector. The tether connector can include a housing, an electrical lead extending from the housing, and a first piercing element in the housing orthogonally connected to the electrical lead, the first piercing element configured to pierce the sterile barrier to form the electrical connection with the sensor connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: Bard Access Systems, Inc.Inventors: Chase Thompson, Kent F. Beck, Jerry Zhao
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Patent number: 11628030Abstract: Connection systems are disclosed for establishing one or more electrical connections through a drape. An example connection system includes a first connector and a second connector configured to connect to each other. The first connector includes a first-connector housing, an electrical lead extending from the first-connector housing, and at least a first piercing element within the first-connector housing configured to pierce the drape. The first piercing element is orthogonally connected to the electrical lead. The second connector includes a second-connector housing and at least a first receptacle within the second-connector housing. The first receptacle is configured to form at least a first electrical connection of the one or more electrical connections with the first piercing element when the first connector is disposed over the second connector with the drape therebetween. Methods are also disclosed herein for establishing one or more electrical connections through a drape with the connection systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2022Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Bard Access Systems, Inc.Inventors: Chase Thompson, Kent F. Beck, Jerry Zhao
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Patent number: 11621518Abstract: Connection systems and methods thereof facilitate establishing electrical connections through a barrier such as a drape without compromising a sterile field established by the barrier. A connection system can include two connectors. A first connector can include a first-connector housing defining a cavity, a slideable end piece coupled to a distal-end portion of the first-connector housing, and at least a first piercing element connected to a first electrical lead. The first piercing element can be configured to enter the cavity and pierce a barrier disposed in the cavity when the slideable end piece is advanced toward a proximal-end portion of the first-connector housing. A second connector can include at least a first receptacle within a second-connector housing connected to a second electrical lead. The first receptacle can be configured to form at least a first electrical connection with the first piercing element after the first piercing element pierces the barrier.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Bard Access Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jason R. Stats, Chase Thompson, Jerry Zhao, Anthony K. Misener
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Publication number: 20220241044Abstract: Connection systems are disclosed for establishing one or more electrical connections through a drape. An example connection system includes a first connector and a second connector configured to connect to each other. The first connector includes a first-connector housing, an electrical lead extending from the first-connector housing, and at least a first piercing element within the first-connector housing configured to pierce the drape. The first piercing element is orthogonally connected to the electrical lead. The second connector includes a second-connector housing and at least a first receptacle within the second-connector housing. The first receptacle is configured to form at least a first electrical connection of the one or more electrical connections with the first piercing element when the first connector is disposed over the second connector with the drape therebetween. Methods are also disclosed herein for establishing one or more electrical connections through a drape with the connection systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Chase Thompson, Kent F. Beck, Jerry Zhao
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Patent number: 11304772Abstract: Connection systems are disclosed for establishing one or more electrical connections through a drape. An example connection system includes a first connector and a second connector configured to connect to each other. The first connector includes a first-connector housing, an electrical lead extending from the first-connector housing, and at least a first piercing element within the first-connector housing configured to pierce the drape. The first piercing element is orthogonally connected to the electrical lead. The second connector includes a second-connector housing and at least a first receptacle within the second-connector housing. The first receptacle is configured to form at least a first electrical connection of the one or more electrical connections with the first piercing element when the first connector is disposed over the second connector with the drape therebetween. Methods are also disclosed herein for establishing one or more electrical connections through a drape with the connection systems.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Bard Access Systems, Inc.Inventors: Chase Thompson, Jerry Zhao, Kent F. Beck
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Publication number: 20210249812Abstract: Connection systems and methods thereof facilitate establishing electrical connections through a barrier such as a drape without compromising a sterile field established by the barrier. A connection system can include two connectors. A first connector can include a first-connector housing defining a cavity, a slideable end piece coupled to a distal-end portion of the first-connector housing, and at least a first piercing element connected to a first electrical lead. The first piercing element can be configured to enter the cavity and pierce a barrier disposed in the cavity when the slideable end piece is advanced toward a proximal-end portion of the first-connector housing. A second connector can include at least a first receptacle within a second-connector housing connected to a second electrical lead. The first receptacle can be configured to form at least a first electrical connection with the first piercing element after the first piercing element pierces the barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Jason R. Stats, Chase Thompson, Jerry Zhao, Anthony K. Misener
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Publication number: 20210249811Abstract: A connection system includes a first connector and a second connector configured for establishing one or more electrical connections through a drape. The first connector can include an alignment protrusion and a first piercing element having one or more electrical contacts configured to pierce the drape. The second connector can include an alignment notch, a channel, and a first receptacle configured to receive the first piercing element when inserted therein. The alignment notch can be configured to accept the alignment protrusion when the first connector is aligned with the second connector then disposed over the second connector. The channel can be configured to allow the alignment protrusion to slide along a length of the second connector. The first receptacle can have one or more electrical contacts configured to form at least a first electrical connection of the one or more electrical connections with the first connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Chase Thompson, Jerry Zhao, Bradley W. Zentgraf, Jason R. Stats, Anthony K. Misener
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Patent number: 10992078Abstract: A connection system includes a first connector and a second connector configured for establishing one or more electrical connections through a drape. The first connector can include an alignment protrusion and a first piercing element having one or more electrical contacts configured to pierce the drape. The second connector can include an alignment notch, a channel, and a first receptacle configured to receive the first piercing element when inserted therein. The alignment notch can be configured to accept the alignment protrusion when the first connector is aligned with the second connector then disposed over the second connector. The channel can be configured to allow the alignment protrusion to slide along a length of the second connector. The first receptacle can have one or more electrical contacts configured to form at least a first electrical connection of the one or more electrical connections with the first connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Bard Access Systems, Inc.Inventors: Chase Thompson, Jerry Zhao, Bradley W. Zentgraf, Jason R. Stats, Anthony K. Misener
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Patent number: 10992079Abstract: Connection systems and methods thereof facilitate establishing electrical connections through a barrier such as a drape without compromising a sterile field established by the barrier. A connection system can include two connectors. A first connector can include a first-connector housing defining a cavity, a slideable end piece coupled to a distal-end portion of the first-connector housing, and at least a first piercing element connected to a first electrical lead. The first piercing element can be configured to enter the cavity and pierce a barrier disposed in the cavity when the slideable end piece is advanced toward a proximal-end portion of the first-connector housing. A second connector can include at least a first receptacle within a second-connector housing connected to a second electrical lead. The first receptacle can be configured to form at least a first electrical connection with the first piercing element after the first piercing element pierces the barrier.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Bard Access Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jason R. Stats, Chase Thompson, Jerry Zhao, Anthony K. Misener
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Publication number: 20210007626Abstract: A tracking system configured to track the movement of the medical device. The medical device can include a proximal portion that has a magnetic element attached thereto. The system can include a console with a display, and a TLS sensor. The TLS sensor can be disposed on a surface of the patient and can include an LED array. The LED array can indicate a proximity of the medical device to the TLS sensor. The LED array can provide different colors and/or project images to display information regarding the location, orientation, distance, or depth of the medical device. The display can be disposed on an upper surface of the TLS sensor and can be configured to show an image of the medical device disposed therebelow, along with additional information and imagery, thus providing a standalone unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Chase Thompson, Jerry Zhao, Clark Knudsen
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Publication number: 20200345441Abstract: Connection systems are disclosed for establishing one or more electrical connections through a drape. An example connection system includes a first connector and a second connector configured to connect to each other. The first connector includes a first-connector housing, an electrical lead extending from the first-connector housing, and at least a first piercing element within the first-connector housing configured to pierce the drape. The first piercing element is orthogonally connected to the electrical lead. The second connector includes a second-connector housing and at least a first receptacle within the second-connector housing. The first receptacle is configured to form at least a first electrical connection of the one or more electrical connections with the first piercing element when the first connector is disposed over the second connector with the drape therebetween. Methods are also disclosed herein for establishing one or more electrical connections through a drape with the connection systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Chase Thompson, Jerry Zhao, Kent F. Beck
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Patent number: 10772696Abstract: Connection systems are disclosed for establishing one or more electrical connections through a drape. An example connection system includes a first connector and a second connector configured to connect to each other. The first connector includes a first-connector housing, an electrical lead extending from the first-connector housing, and at least a first piercing element within the first-connector housing configured to pierce the drape. The first piercing element is orthogonally connected to the electrical lead. The second connector includes a second-connector housing and at least a first receptacle within the second-connector housing. The first receptacle is configured to form at least a first electrical connection of the one or more electrical connections with the first piercing element when the first connector is disposed over the second connector with the drape therebetween. Methods are also disclosed herein for establishing one or more electrical connections through a drape with the connection systems.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Bard Access Systems, Inc.Inventors: Chase Thompson, Jerry Zhao, Kent F. Beck
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Publication number: 20200119488Abstract: Connection systems and methods thereof facilitate establishing electrical connections through a barrier such as a drape without compromising a sterile field established by the barrier. A connection system can include two connectors. A first connector can include a first-connector housing defining a cavity, a slideable end piece coupled to a distal-end portion of the first-connector housing, and at least a first piercing element connected to a first electrical lead. The first piercing element can be configured to enter the cavity and pierce a barrier disposed in the cavity when the slideable end piece is advanced toward a proximal-end portion of the first-connector housing. A second connector can include at least a first receptacle within a second-connector housing connected to a second electrical lead. The first receptacle can be configured to form at least a first electrical connection with the first piercing element after the first piercing element pierces the barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Jason R. Stats, Chase Thompson, Jerry Zhao, Anthony K. Misener
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Publication number: 20190350663Abstract: Connection systems are disclosed for establishing one or more electrical connections through a drape. An example connection system includes a first connector and a second connector configured to connect to each other. The first connector includes a first-connector housing, an electrical lead extending from the first-connector housing, and at least a first piercing element within the first-connector housing configured to pierce the drape. The first piercing element is orthogonally connected to the electrical lead. The second connector includes a second-connector housing and at least a first receptacle within the second-connector housing. The first receptacle is configured to form at least a first electrical connection of the one or more electrical connections with the first piercing element when the first connector is disposed over the second connector with the drape therebetween. Methods are also disclosed herein for establishing one or more electrical connections through a drape with the connection systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Chase Thompson, Jerry Zhao, Kent F. Beck
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Publication number: 20190237902Abstract: A connection system includes a first connector and a second connector configured for establishing one or more electrical connections through a drape. The first connector can include an alignment protrusion and a first piercing element having one or more electrical contacts configured to pierce the drape. The second connector can include an alignment notch, a channel, and a first receptacle configured to receive the first piercing element when inserted therein. The alignment notch can be configured to accept the alignment protrusion when the first connector is aligned with the second connector then disposed over the second connector. The channel can be configured to allow the alignment protrusion to slide along a length of the second connector. The first receptacle can have one or more electrical contacts configured to form at least a first electrical connection of the one or more electrical connections with the first connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Chase Thompson, Jerry Zhao, Bradley W. Zentgraf, Jason R. Stats, Anthony K. Misener
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Patent number: 9448828Abstract: Methods and apparatus to provide dynamic messaging services are disclosed. An example method of displaying information on a display screen includes determining, using a virtual machine manager, supported dimensions for display of information on the display screen; generating, using the virtual machine manager, restricted dimensions that are less than the supported dimensions; providing the restricted dimensions to an operating system of a virtual machine supported by the virtual machine manager, wherein the restricted dimensions define a boundary between a first screen portion and a second screen portion; and using the virtual machine manager to display first information in the first screen portion, the virtual machine manager enforcing the presence of the first screen portion on the display screen.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Jerry Zhao, Michael A. Rothman, Vincent J. Zimmer, Qian Ouyang
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Patent number: 9336024Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for clustering for parallel processing. One of the methods includes providing virtual machines with an interface to a shuffle service, the shuffle service executing external of the virtual machines. The method includes receiving data records through the interface, each data record having a key and a value. The method includes partitioning the data records, using the shuffle service, according to the respective keys. The method includes providing a part of the partitioned data records through the interface to the virtual machines, wherein data records having the same key are provided to the same virtual machine. Each of the virtual machines can execute on a host machine and each of the virtual machine is a hardware virtualization of a machine.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Joseph S. Beda, III, Grzegorz J. Czajkowski, Jerry Zhao