Patents by Inventor Mark Saunders
Mark Saunders 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: 9033647Abstract: A system for aligning an end effector with a substrate in a substrate transport apparatus. The system comprises a first sensor connected to the end effector and a controller for moving the substrate transport apparatus. The sensor has a sensing path pointed in an outward direction. The sensing path does not intersect the substrate when the substrate is located on the end effector. The controller for moving the substrate transport apparatus moves the substrate transport apparatus, based at least partially upon input from the sensor, to position the end effector at a predetermined position relative to the substrate to pick up the substrate onto the end effector.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2009Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Brooks Automation, Inc.Inventors: Christopher A. Hofmeister, Mark Saunders
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Patent number: 8939180Abstract: Apparatus and methods for filament crimping. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a body and a filament crimp element. The filament crimp element comprises a first set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a first set of features and a second set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a second set of features. The first and second set cavities are substantially opposite one another. The first set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the second set of cavities and the second set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the first set of cavities. Methods and apparatus for the manufacture of the device are also disclosed. In addition, methods for automated placement and manufacture of assemblies using the crimp elements are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Autosplice, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bogursky, Leonid Foshansky, Craig Kennedy, Darrel Wood, Mark Saunders
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Publication number: 20140322142Abstract: A stable crystalline micronized particulate of a glycopyrronium salt may be prepared by suspending the drug in a water-immiscible anti-solvent in which the drug has little or no solubility and micronizing the suspension. The resulting drug particles are physically stable with regard to agglomeration and/or aggregation on storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: CHIESI FARMACEUTICI S.p.A.Inventors: Irene PASQUALI, Andrea Casazza, Elena Losi, Mark Saunders
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Publication number: 20140155083Abstract: An approach for enabling the generation of a location record at a device based on a location not associated with a pre-stored location record is described. A location reference platform determines at least one location is not associated with one or more pre-stored location records at at least one device. The location reference platform also causes, at least in part, a generation of at least one location record for the at least one location. The location reference platform further causes, at least in part, a transmission of the at least one location record to the at least one device for storage with the one or more pre-stored location records.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Nokia CorporationInventor: Mark SAUNDERS
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Patent number: 8666645Abstract: A method for selecting a traffic pattern for use by a navigation system is disclosed. When unusual traffic conditions exist, a message is sent to the navigation system. The message includes a code that identifies a traffic pattern. The navigation system uses the code to select a traffic pattern to use when calculating a route or to provide other navigation system functions.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Navteq B.V.Inventor: Mark Saunders
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Patent number: 8533836Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for identifying software execution behavior. Embodiments of the invention can be used to assist a user in a making a reasoned and informed decision about whether the behavior of executable code is malicious. Data indicative of executable code behavior can be collected statically without having to execute the executable code. Behavior data can be collected essentially automatically with little, if any, user involvement. A user initiates analysis of executable code and is provided a visual categorized representation of behavior data for the executable code.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: AccessData Group, LLCInventors: Allen Mark Saunders, Andrew Walter Ruef
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Publication number: 20130185798Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for identifying software execution behavior. Embodiments of the invention can be used to assist a user in a making a reasoned and informed decision about whether the behavior of executable code is malicious. Data indicative of executable code behavior can be collected statically without having to execute the executable code. Behavior data can be collected essentially automatically with little, if any, user involvement. A user initiates analysis of executable code and is provided a visual categorized representation of behavior data for the executable code.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: ACCESSDATA GROUP, LLCInventors: Allen Mark Saunders, Andrew Walter Ruef
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Publication number: 20130166187Abstract: A method for selecting a traffic pattern for use by a navigation system is disclosed. When unusual traffic conditions exist, a message is sent to the navigation system. The message includes a code that identifies a traffic pattern. The navigation system uses the code to select a traffic pattern to use when calculating a route or to provide other navigation system functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventor: Mark Saunders
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Publication number: 20120261025Abstract: Apparatus and methods for filament crimping. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a body and a filament crimp element. The filament crimp element comprises a first set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a first set of features and a second set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a second set of features. The first and second set cavities are substantially opposite one another. The first set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the second set of cavities and the second set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the first set of cavities. Methods and apparatus for the manufacture of the device are also disclosed. In addition, methods for automated placement and manufacture of assemblies using the crimp elements are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Robert Bogursky, Leonid Foshansky, Craig Kennedy, Darrel Wood, II, Mark Saunders
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Patent number: 8269653Abstract: A method and system for providing sponsorship information to a user of a traffic message receiver is disclosed. Sponsorship messages are sent to the traffic message receiver and include data to be stored in the memory of the receiver. The transmission of the sponsorship messages is performed as a background routine to the regular transmission of traffic messages. The sponsorship data stored in the traffic message receiver is provided to the user of the traffic message receiver based on a triggering event, such as the end-user entering a point of interest string into the user interface of his navigation system or receipt of a message that includes an activated trigger flag.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Navteq B.V.Inventor: Mark Saunders
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Patent number: 8113243Abstract: Apparatus and methods for filament crimping. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a body and a filament crimp element. The filament crimp element comprises a first set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a first set of features and a second set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a second set of features. The first and second set cavities are substantially opposite one another. The first set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the second set of cavities and the second set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the first set of cavities. Methods and apparatus for the manufacture of the device are also disclosed. In addition, methods for automated placement and manufacture of assemblies using the crimp elements are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Autosplice, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bogursky, Leonid Foshansky, Craig Kennedy, Darrel Wood, Mark Saunders
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Patent number: 8031485Abstract: A shielding apparatus useful in the attenuation of electronic noise or spurious electric signals is disclosed. In one embodiment, the shielding apparatus is encapsulated with an electronic component such as an integrated circuit. At least parts of the apparatus are formed using a selective metal deposition process (e.g., electroforming) that increases manufacturing efficiency and provides enhanced mechanical and structural features, as well as reduced cost. In another embodiment, the shielding apparatus comprises an array. Methods of manufacturing and utilizing the shielding apparatus are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Autosplice, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bogursky, Kenneth Krone, Frederick W. Grabau, Peter Bellantoni, Mark Saunders
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Patent number: 7990284Abstract: A method and system for providing sponsorship information to a user of a traffic message receiver is disclosed. Sponsorship messages are sent to the traffic message receiver and include data to be stored in the memory of the receiver. The transmission of the sponsorship messages is performed as a background routine to the regular transmission of traffic messages. The sponsorship data stored in the traffic message receiver is provided to the user of the traffic message receiver based on a triggering event, such as the end-user entering a point of interest string into the user interface of his navigation system or receipt of a message that includes an activated trigger flag.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: NAVTEQ North America, LLCInventor: Mark Saunders
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Publication number: 20110181439Abstract: A method and system for providing sponsorship information to a user of a traffic message receiver is disclosed. Sponsorship messages are sent to the traffic message receiver and include data to be stored in the memory of the receiver. The transmission of the sponsorship messages is performed as a background routine to the regular transmission of traffic messages. The sponsorship data stored in the traffic message receiver is provided to the user of the traffic message receiver based on a triggering event, such as the end-user entering a point of interest string into the user interface of his navigation system or receipt of a message that includes an activated trigger flag.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: NAVTEQ NORTH AMERICA, LLCInventor: Mark Saunders
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Patent number: 7926520Abstract: Apparatus and methods for filament crimping. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a body and a filament crimp element. The filament crimp element comprises a first set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a first set of features and a second set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a second set of features. The first and second set cavities are substantially opposite one another. The first set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the second set of cavities and the second set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the first set of cavities. Methods and apparatus for the manufacture of the device are also disclosed. In addition, methods for automated placement and manufacture of assemblies using the crimp elements are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Autosplice, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bogursky, Leonid Foshansky, Craig Kennedy, Darrel Wood, II, Mark Saunders
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Publication number: 20110046875Abstract: A method and system for providing sponsorship information to a user of a traffic message receiver is disclosed. Sponsorship messages are sent to the traffic message receiver and include data to be stored in the memory of the receiver. The transmission of the sponsorship messages is performed as a background routine to the regular transmission of traffic messages. The sponsorship data stored in the traffic message receiver is provided to the user of the traffic message receiver based on a triggering event, such as the end-user entering a point of interest string into the user interface of his navigation system or receipt of a message that includes an activated trigger flag.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: NAVTEQ NORTH AMERICA, LLCInventor: Mark Saunders
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Publication number: 20110000577Abstract: Apparatus and methods for filament crimping. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a body and a filament crimp element. The filament crimp element comprises a first set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a first set of features and a second set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a second set of features. The first and second set cavities are substantially opposite one another. The first set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the second set of cavities and the second set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the first set of cavities. Methods and apparatus for the manufacture of the device are also disclosed. In addition, methods for automated placement and manufacture of assemblies using the crimp elements are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Robert Bogursky, Leonid Foshansky, Craig Kennedy, Darrel Wood, II, Mark Saunders
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Patent number: 7855659Abstract: A method and system for providing sponsorship information to a user of a traffic message receiver is disclosed. Sponsorship messages are sent to the traffic message receiver and include data to be stored in the memory of the receiver. The transmission of the sponsorship messages is performed as a background routine to the regular transmission of traffic messages. The sponsorship data stored in the traffic message receiver is provided to the user of the traffic message receiver based on a triggering event, such as the end-user entering a point of interest string into the user interface of his navigation system or receipt of a message that includes an activated trigger flag.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2010Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: NAVTEQ North America, LLCInventor: Mark Saunders
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Publication number: 20100292997Abstract: A method and system for providing sponsorship information to a user of a traffic message receiver is disclosed. Sponsorship messages are sent to the traffic message receiver and include data to be stored in the memory of the receiver. The transmission of the sponsorship messages is performed as a background routine to the regular transmission of traffic messages. The sponsorship data stored in the traffic message receiver is provided to the user of the traffic message receiver based on a triggering event, such as the end-user entering a point of interest string into the user interface of his navigation system or receipt of a message that includes an activated trigger flag.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: NAVTEQ North America, LLCInventor: Mark Saunders
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Patent number: 7823131Abstract: In one embodiment, a debugger for a hardware-implemented operating system that supports one or more processors includes a host debug and a user interface. The host debug is operable to connect to a kernel processing unit of the hardware-implemented operating system via a test interface such as a Joint Test Access Group (JTAG) interface, to request information concerning internal objects of the kernel processing unit during the operation of the processors, and to receive the requested information without disturbing the operation of the processors. The user interface is then used to present the requested information to the user. In one embodiment, the debugger further includes a target resident debug server that is scheduled by the kernel processing unit to execute debugging commands issued by the host debug (e.g., a command to collect information resident in the processor's data space, a command to set a breakpoint, a command to respond to a breakpoint, etc.).Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2001Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Mentor Graphics CorporationInventors: James J. Gard, Mark W. Jensen, Stephen Olsen, Mark Saunders