Patents by Inventor Larry G. Nelson

Larry G. Nelson 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).

  • System and method to monitor glitch energy
    Patent number: 10770261
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring glitch frequency and energy is disclosed. The system includes a glitch capture module that monitors the voltage of a biased component and captures any glitches that occur. The glitch capture module also extends the duration of that glitch so that the controller is guaranteed to observe this glitch. In certain embodiments, the glitch capture module captures the maximum energy of the glitch by storing the minimum voltage, in terms of magnitude, of the glitch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry G. Nelson, Sr., Klaus Petry
  • System And Method To Monitor Glitch Energy
    Publication number: 20190189390
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring glitch frequency and energy is disclosed. The system includes a glitch capture module that monitors the voltage of a biased component and captures any glitches that occur. The glitch capture module also extends the duration of that glitch so that the controller is guaranteed to observe this glitch. In certain embodiments, the glitch capture module captures the maximum energy of the glitch by storing the minimum voltage, in terms of magnitude, of the glitch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Larry G. Nelson, SR., Klaus Petry
  • Thermistor based measurement system
    Patent number: 9494470
    Abstract: A measurement system for monitoring ambient temperature and airspeed is disclosed. The measurement system uses a single temperature sensor, disposed in the environment under test, in communication with a controller. The controller supplies a first current to the temperature sensor to measure the ambient temperature of the environment. This first current is selected so that it results in little or no self-heating of the temperature sensor. After the ambient temperature is determined, a second, higher current is applied to the temperature sensor. This higher current serves to heat the temperature sensor be a predetermined amount. Based on the expected temperature rise, the ambient temperature and the actual monitored temperature, the airspeed may be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry G. Nelson
  • Thermistor Based Measurement System
    Publication number: 20150268264
    Abstract: A measurement system for monitoring ambient temperature and airspeed is disclosed. The measurement system uses a single temperature sensor, disposed in the environment under test, in communication with a controller. The controller supplies a first current to the temperature sensor to measure the ambient temperature of the environment. This first current is selected so that it results in little or no self-heating of the temperature sensor. After the ambient temperature is determined, a second, higher current is applied to the temperature sensor. This higher current serves to heat the temperature sensor be a predetermined amount. Based on the expected temperature rise, the ambient temperature and the actual monitored temperature, the airspeed may be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventor: Larry G. Nelson
  • Precision pyrotechnic display system and method having increased safety and timing accuracy
    Publication number: 20100242771
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or “fireworks”, display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: George Bossarte, Glenn W. Dillon, Paul R. McKinley, Wayne C. Haase, Larry G. Nelson
  • Precision pyrotechnic display system and method having increased safety and timing accuracy
    Patent number: 7617777
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or “fireworks”, display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: MagicFire, Inc.
    Inventors: George Bossarte, Glenn W. Dillon, Paul R. McKinley, Wayne C. Haase, Larry G. Nelson
  • Precision pyrotechnic display system and method having increased safety and timing accuracy
    Patent number: 7194959
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or “fireworks”, display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: MagicFire, Inc.
    Inventors: George Bossarte, Glenn W. Dillon, Paul R. McKinley, Wayne C. Haase, Larry G. Nelson
  • Precision pyrotechnic display system and method having increased safety and timing accuracy
    Patent number: 6857369
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or “fireworks”, display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Magic Fire, Inc.
    Inventors: George Bossarto, Glenn W. Dillon, Paul R. McKinley, Wayne C. Haase, Larry G. Nelson
  • Precision pyrotechnic display system and method having increased safety and timing accuracy
    Publication number: 20030116048
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or “fireworks”, display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: George Bossarte, Glenn W. Dillon, Paul R. McKinley, Wayne C. Haase, Larry G. Nelson
  • Precision pyrotechnic display system and method having increased safety and timing accuracy
    Patent number: 6490977
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for controlling the launch and burst of pyrotechnic projectiles in a pyrotechnic, or “fireworks”, display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: MagicFire, Inc.
    Inventors: George Bossarte, Glenn W. Dillon, Paul R. McKinley, Wayne C. Haase, Larry G. Nelson
  • Ergonomic exercising and bracing device
    Patent number: 5456650
    Abstract: A device for exercising the fingers, hands, and forearms of a user while bracing the wrist of the user. The device incorporates flexible, resilient rods made of a material such as a composite. The rods are configured to extend from a tip of the finger to at least base of the finger. A brace is provided which extends across the back of the hand and across the back of the wrist of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Natraflex Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charlton H. Williams, Jr., Larry G. Nelson
  • Bat swing practice apparatus
    Patent number: 4907800
    Abstract: The training aid has a handle with a fan section at its far end. The fan section provides resistance to swinging the handle. The fan section has a rotatable fan and a friction element which varies the rotational resistance of the fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1990
    Inventors: Richard S. Passamaneck, Larry G. Nelson