Patents by Inventor John Breen
John Breen 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).
-
Publication number: 20170303534Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for controlling the rate at which volatile organic compounds from a soil fumigant are emitted from soil, and, more particularly, to a method for reducing emissions of an applied fumigant in the soil so that fumigant efficacy and safety are improved, and unwanted environmental effects are reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Thomas J. GERECKE, Husein AJWA, Gregory A. CRAWFORD, Taha REZAI, John BREEN, Montell L. BAYER
-
Patent number: 9738084Abstract: Liquid supply or reservoir therefore having multiple compartments, each compartment to hold a distinct liquid, comprising multiple liquid outlets, each fluidically connected to one of the compartments, multiple clearance cut outs disposed at a pitch equal to a pitch of the compartments to accommodate protrusions of a dispenser, and at least one latch protruding outwards from a supply wall.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: John McNeilly, Fiona Coyle, Patrick Lynch, William S. Osborne, David B. Novak, John Breen, Kevin Rourke, Declan Coyne, James Mannion, Bryan Murphy, John Doran, Eugene Cahill
-
Publication number: 20170217847Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for controlling nutrient depletion and reducing nitrogen and phosphorus run-off in agricultural applications. It is contemplated that the methods described herein maintain more available nitrogen and phosphorus in the plant root zone and minimize premature leaching and loss of the plant nutrients into surface waters and the subsurface ground water. The nutrient depletion-restricting substance includes a liquid formulation comprising one or more of the following components: (1) a plant extract from algae, seaweed, or their derivatives; (2) a liquid plant growth modification composition (3) a humic extract from a genuine humic source, e.g., leonardite.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Thomas J. Gerecke, Gregory A. Crawford, Husein Ajwa, Montell L. Bayer, John Breen, Taha Rezai
-
Publication number: 20160325553Abstract: Liquid supply or reservoir therefore having multiple compartments, each compartment to hold a distinct liquid, comprising multiple liquid outlets, each fluidically connected to one of the compartments, multiple clearance cut outs disposed at a pitch equal to a pitch of the compartments to accommodate protrusions of a dispenser, and at least one latch protruding outwards from a supply wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2014Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: John McNeilly, Fiona Coyle, Patrick Lynch, William S. Osborne, David B. Novak, John Breen, Kevin Rourke, Declan Coyne, James Mannion, Bryan Murphy, John Doran, Eugene Cahill
-
Patent number: 9037884Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-phase voltage regulator may comprise a plurality of phases, each phase configured to supply electrical current to one or more information handling resources electrically coupled to the voltage regulator. A controller may be electrically coupled to the plurality of phases. The controller may designate at least one of the plurality of phases as a first state phase, and designate each of the plurality of phases not designated as a first state phase as a second state phase. The controller may alternate the designation of at least two of the plurality of phases between a first state phase and a second state phase. Each first state phase may be configured to supply a first electrical current regardless of electrical current demand. Each second state phase may be configured to supply a second electrical current based on the current demand.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2014Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Johan Rahardjo, John Breen, Shiguo Luo
-
Publication number: 20150066234Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-phase voltage regulator may comprise a plurality of phases, each phase configured to supply electrical current to one or more information handling resources electrically coupled to the voltage regulator. A controller may be electrically coupled to the plurality of phases. The controller may designate at least one of the plurality of phases as a first state phase, and designate each of the plurality of phases not designated as a first state phase as a second state phase. The controller may alternate the designation of at least two of the plurality of phases between a first state phase and a second state phase. Each first state phase may be configured to supply a first electrical current regardless of electrical current demand. Each second state phase may be configured to supply a second electrical current based on the current demand.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Johan Rahardjo, John Breen, Shiguo Luo
-
Patent number: 8930723Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-phase voltage regulator may comprise a plurality of phases, each phase configured to supply electrical current to one or more information handling resources electrically coupled to the voltage regulator. A controller may be electrically coupled to the plurality of phases. The controller may designate at least one of the plurality of phases as a first state phase, and designate each of the plurality of phases not designated as a first state phase as a second state phase. The controller may alternate the designation of at least two of the plurality of phases between a first state phase and a second state phase. Each first state phase may be configured to supply a first electrical current regardless of electrical current demand. Each second state phase may be configured to supply a second electrical current based on the current demand.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2009Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Johan Rahardjo, John Breen, Shiguo Luo
-
Patent number: 8917074Abstract: A voltage regulator that includes a high-side and a low-side power transistor is implemented where the high-side and the low-side power transistors are operable to output power to a transient load. The voltage regulator further includes control circuitry coupled to the high-side low-side power transistors and the transient load, with the control circuitry operable to receive a control signal from the transient load or the system. The control signal may correspond to an operating voltage of the transient load. In response to a decrease in a power level, the control circuitry may turn off the high-side power transistor, turn on the low-side power transistor a first duration, and turn off the low-side power transistor for a second duration. The first duration and the second duration may be based, at least in part, on the operating voltage.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Shiguo Luo, John Breen, Kejiu Zhang
-
Patent number: 8674658Abstract: Plural batteries installed in an information handling system are simultaneously charged in a constant current mode to a predetermined charge and then in a constant voltage mode to a full charge to provide a reduced charge time and improved battery life. A current regulator integrated in a battery casing monitors current applied at the battery to maintain constant voltage charging. Voltage to ground of the other batteries is monitored to adjust current at those batteries where voltages in all of the battery cells are maintained substantially equal during charging.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2007Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Ligong Wang, John Breen
-
Patent number: 8573741Abstract: A fluid-ejection assembly includes a die, a substrate, ribs, and adhesive. The die has nozzles through which fluid is ejected. The substrate provides the fluid to the die. The ribs are within the substrate, and have rounded corners. The rounded corners are adapted to provide a predetermined characteristic. The adhesive affixes the die to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Alok Sharan, Thomas Novet, Daniel W. Petersen, John Breen
-
Publication number: 20130106373Abstract: The present application is directed to a voltage regulator including a high-side and a low-side power transistor. The high-side and the low-side power transistors are operable to output power to a transient load. The voltage regulator further includes control circuitry coupled to the high-side low-side power transistors and the transient load, with the control circuitry operable to receive a control signal from the transient load or the system. The control signal may correspond to an operating voltage of the transient load. In response to a decrease in a power level, the control circuitry may turn off the high-side power transistor, turn on the low-side power transistor a first duration, and turn off the low-side power transistor for a second duration. The first duration and the second duration may be based, at least in part, on the operating voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Inventors: Shiguo Luo, John Breen, Kejiu Zhang
-
Publication number: 20110102509Abstract: A fluid-ejection assembly includes a die, a substrate, ribs, and adhesive. The die has nozzles through which fluid is ejected. The substrate provides the fluid to the die. The ribs are within the substrate, and have rounded corners. The rounded corners are adapted to provide a predetermined characteristic. The adhesive affixes the die to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Alok Sharan, Thomas Novet, Daniel W. Petersen, John Breen
-
Publication number: 20110080151Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-phase voltage regulator may comprise a plurality of phases, each phase configured to supply electrical current to one or more information handling resources electrically coupled to the voltage regulator. A controller may be electrically coupled to the plurality of phases. The controller may designate at least one of the plurality of phases as a first state phase, and designate each of the plurality of phases not designated as a first state phase as a second state phase. The controller may alternate the designation of at least two of the plurality of phases between a first state phase and a second state phase. Each first state phase may be configured to supply a first electrical current regardless of electrical current demand. Each second state phase may be configured to supply a second electrical current based on the current demand.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.Inventors: Johan Rahardjo, John Breen, Shiguo Luo
-
Publication number: 20110051479Abstract: A multi-phase voltage regulator is disclosed. The multi-phase voltage regulator includes a voltage regulator controller. Phase output stages are coupled to the voltage regulator controller. The voltage regulator controller and the phase output stages are configured to provide regulated voltages at one or more output nodes. The voltage regulator controller is configured to monitor one or more conditions of the phase output stages and to control one or more of the phase output stages based, at least in part, on the one or more conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: John Breen, Shiguo Luo
-
Patent number: 7832839Abstract: A method of making an inkjet print cartridge comprises forming a cartridge body (30) and applying directly to the surface of the body first and second sets of electrical terminals (40a, 42a) selectively connected by conductive tracks (44). A printhead (68) is mounted to the body (30) in electrical connection with the first set of terminals (40a). The second set of terminals (42a) is adapted for electrical connection to printer circuitry. The electrical terminals and conductive tracks may be located in corresponding recesses in the cartridge body, being deposited therein by squeegee or inkjet printing.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2005Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Declan John McCabe, Laura Annett, Philip Thomas Keenan, John Breen
-
Publication number: 20090066296Abstract: Plural batteries installed in an information handling system are simultaneously charged in a constant current mode to a predetermined charge and then in a constant voltage mode to a full charge to provide a reduced charge time and improved battery life. A current regulator integrated in a battery casing monitors current applied at the battery to maintain constant voltage charging. Voltage to ground of the other batteries is monitored to adjust current at those batteries where voltages in all of the battery cells are maintained substantially equal during charging.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Ligong Wang, John Breen
-
Publication number: 20080129803Abstract: A method of making an inkjet print cartridge comprises forming a cartridge body (30) and applying directly to the surface of the body first and second sets of electrical terminals (40a, 42a) selectively connected by conductive tracks (44). A printhead (68) is mounted to the body (30) in electrical connection with the first set of terminals (40a). The second set of terminals (42a) is adapted for electrical connection to printer circuitry. The electrical terminals and conductive tracks may be located in corresponding recesses in the cartridge body, being deposited therein by squeegee or inkjet printing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2005Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: Declan John McCabe, Laura Annett, Philip Thomas Keenan, John Breen
-
Publication number: 20080052899Abstract: A device is manufactured to provide a battery assembly that includes a first battery and a second battery subassembly. The first battery subassembly includes a subassembly to subassembly electrical connector, a device power connector for supplying power to the device, and a subassembly to subassembly mechanical connector. The second battery subassembly includes a subassembly to subassembly electrical connector for electrically connecting to the subassembly to subassembly electrical connector of the first battery subassembly and a subassembly to subassembly mechanical connector for mechanically connecting to the subassembly to subassembly mechanical connector of the first battery subassembly. The first and second subassemblies are shipped packaged separately in a manner satisfying a regulatory threshold sufficient to avoid increased shipping costs applied when the subassemblies are shipped connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.Inventors: John Breen, Bruce Miller, Jay Taylor, Chris Young
-
Publication number: 20080057391Abstract: A battery assembly includes a plurality of battery subassemblies. The battery subassemblies are operable to be mechanically and electrically connected together to form a battery assembly and are provided to be shipped such that an additional shipping fee that would be incurred due to a battery characteristic that is not the total weight of the battery assembly is avoided. The plurality of battery subassemblies includes a first battery subassembly and a second battery subassembly. The first battery subassembly includes a first subassembly to subassembly electrical connector, a first subassembly to subassembly mechanical connector, and a device power connector operable to supply power to a battery powered device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.Inventors: John Breen, Bruce Miller, Jay Taylor, Chris Young
-
Publication number: 20080057354Abstract: A battery powered device is provided which includes a chassis, a battery bay defined by the chassis, and a battery assembly. The battery assembly is located in the battery bay and operable to provide power to the battery powered device. The battery assembly includes a plurality of battery subassemblies. The plurality of battery subassemblies are operable to be mechanically and electrically connected together to form the battery assembly. The battery subassemblies are provided to be shipped such that an additional shipping fee that would be incurred due to a chemical mass in the battery assembly is avoided. The plurality of battery subassemblies includes a first battery subassembly and a second battery subassembly. The first battery subassembly includes a first subassembly to subassembly electrical connector, a first subassembly to subassembly mechanical connector, and a device power connector operable to supply power to the battery powered device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.Inventors: John Breen, Bruce Miller, Jay Taylor, Chris Young