Patents by Inventor Mark Whitney
Mark Whitney 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: 20080166871Abstract: A method of forming low dielectric contrast structures by imprinting a silsesquioxane based polymerizable composition. The imprinting composition including: one or more polyhedral silsesquioxane oligomers each having one or more polymerizable groups, wherein each of the one or more polymerizable group is bound to a different silicon atom of the one or more polyhedral silsesquioxane oligomers; and one or more polymerizable diluents, the diluents constituting at least 50% by weight of the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Robert David Allen, Richard Anthony DiPietro, Geraud Jean-Michel Dubois, Mark Whitney Hart, Robert Dennis Miller, Ratnam Sooriyakumaran
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Publication number: 20080132426Abstract: A biomolecular array includes a substrate across which is distributed an array of discrete regions of a porous substance formed from a porogen-containing organosilicate material. The porous substance is designed to bind chemical targets useful in biotechnology applications, such as gene expression, protein, antibody, and antigen experiments. The regions are preferably optically isolated from each other and may be shaped to enhance detection of optical radiation emanating from the porous substance, e.g., as a result of irradiation of the regions with ultraviolet light. The discrete regions may be configured as microscopic wells within the substrate, or they may reside on top of the substrate in the form of microscopic mesas.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2008Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Mark Whitney Hart, Ho-Cheol Kim, Robert Dennis Miller, Gregory Michael Wallraff
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Patent number: 7354777Abstract: A biomolecular array includes a substrate across which is distributed an array of discrete regions of a porous substance formed from a porogen-containing organosilicate material. The porous substance is designed to bind chemical targets useful in biotechnology applications, such as gene expression, protein, antibody, and antigen experiments. The regions are preferably optically isolated from each other and may be shaped to enhance detection of optical radiation emanating from the porous substance, e.g., as a result of irradiation of the regions with ultraviolet light. The discrete regions may be configured as microscopic wells within the substrate, or they may reside on top of the substrate in the form of microscopic mesas.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2005Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Mark Whitney Hart, Ho-Cheol Kim, Robert Dennis Miller, Gregory Michael Wallraff
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Publication number: 20080013619Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an apparatus and method for encoder initialization and communications. The apparatus may include a database and an encoder module. The database may be configured to receive a plurality of parameters to be used for operation of the encoder module. The database may be further configured to store the plurality of parameters and to provide the plurality of parameters to the encoder module. The encoder module includes an encoder configured to be initialized based on the plurality of parameters from the database. When invoked, the encoder may rely on the database to initialize rather than performing measurements on the current signal that is to be encoded. In one aspect, the apparatus may be an access terminal that can seamlessly switch between different domains, different networks, different base stations, and different access points.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORATEDInventors: Arnaud Meylan, Mark Whitney, Ranjith Jayaram
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Publication number: 20070298176Abstract: A molding composition and a method of forming an pattern. The method includes forming on a substrate a molding layer of a molding composition of aromatic divinyl ethers; pressing the template into the molding layer, the template having a relief pattern, the molding layer filling voids in the relief pattern, the template not contacting the substrate; exposing the molding layer to actinic radiation, the actinic radiation converting the molding layer to a cured molding layer having thick and thin regions corresponding to the relief pattern; removing the template; filling the thin regions of the relief pattern with a backfill material; removing regions of the molding layer not protected by the backfill material to expose regions of the substrate; forming trenches in the exposed regions of the substrate; and removing any remaining molding layer and backfill material. A transfer layer may be used between the molding layer and the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2006Publication date: December 27, 2007Inventors: Richard Anthony DiPietro, Mark Whitney Hart, Frances Anne Houle, Hiroshi Ito
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Publication number: 20070238317Abstract: A method of forming low dielectric contrast structures by imprinting a silsesquioxane based polymerizable composition. The imprinting composition including: one or more polyhedral silsesquioxane oligomers each having one or more polymerizable groups, wherein each of the one or more polymerizable group is bound to a different silicon atom of the one or more polyhedral silsesquioxane oligomers; and one or more polymerizable diluents, the diluents constituting at least 50% by weight of the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Robert David Allen, Richard Anthony DiPietro, Geraud Jean-Michel Dubois, Mark Whitney Hart, Robert Dennis Miller, Ratnam Sooriyakumaran
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Patent number: 6962822Abstract: A biomolecular array includes a substrate across which is distributed an array of discrete regions of a porous substance. The porous substance is designed to bind chemical targets useful in biotechnology applications, such as gene expression, protein, antibody, and antigen experiments. The regions are preferably optically isolated from each other and may be shaped to enhance detection of optical radiation emanating from the porous substance, e.g., as a result of irradiation of the regions with ultraviolet light. The discrete regions may be configured as microscopic wells within the substrate, or they may reside on top of the substrate in the form of microscopic mesas.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2002Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Mark Whitney Hart, Ho-Cheol Kim, Robert Dennis Miller, Gregory Michael Wallraff
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Patent number: 6900126Abstract: High density circuitry and metallic patterns are grown from polymer that has been patterned using a contact molding process. The patterned polymer is either intrinsically seedable or treated to make it seedable, e.g., it may be seeded with metallic seed ions, such as Pd ions. The patterned polymer is placed in an electroless deposition bath, with metal being plated onto its surface. Using these methods, metal (e.g, copper) may be deposited onto substrates of either organic or inorganic dielectric materials. The dielectric materials may comprise epoxy resins, ceramics, semiconductors (Si), glass, and silicon oxide.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2002Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Kenneth Raymond Carter, Mark Whitney Hart, Craig Jon Hawker, John Campbell Scott
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Publication number: 20040103524Abstract: A read sensor for a magneto resistive head is formed through the use of a bilayer lift-off mask. According to one embodiment, a release layer is formed on top of a sensor layer. A silicon-containing resist layer is formed over the release layer. The resist layer is patterned according to the desired dimensions of the read sensor. Then, plasma etching, such as oxygen plasma etching, is used to remove the portion of the release layer that is exposed by removal of resist material. The release layer may be etched to undercut the patterned resist layer, or may entirely removed beneath the patterned resist layer to provide a bridge of the resist material. In either case, isotropic plasma etching, anisotropic plasma etching, or some combination thereof may be applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2002Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventors: Gregory Breyta, Mark Whitney Hart, Bulent Nihat Kurdi, Dennis Richard McKean, Alfred Floyd Renaldo, Douglas Johnson Werner
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Publication number: 20040097072Abstract: High density circuitry and metallic patterns are grown from polymer that has been patterned using a contact molding process. The patterned polymer is either intrinsically seedable or treated to make it seedable, e.g., it may be seeded with metallic seed ions, such as Pd ions. The patterned polymer is placed in an electroless deposition bath, with metal being plated onto its surface. Using these methods, metal (e.g, copper) may be deposited onto substrates of either organic or inorganic dielectric materials. The dielectric materials may comprise epoxy resins, ceramics, semiconductors (Si), glass, and silicon oxide.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Kenneth Raymond Carter, Mark Whitney Hart, Craig Jon Hawker, John Campbell Scott
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Publication number: 20040029303Abstract: A biomolecular array includes a substrate across which is distributed an array of discrete regions of a porous substance. The porous substance is designed to bind chemical targets useful in biotechnology applications, such as gene expression, protein, antibody, and antigen experiments. The regions are preferably optically isolated from each other and may be shaped to enhance detection of optical radiation emanating from the porous substance, e.g., as a result of irradiation of the regions with ultraviolet light. The discrete regions may be configured as microscopic wells within the substrate, or they may reside on top of the substrate in the form of microscopic mesas.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2002Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Mark Whitney Hart, Ho-Cheol Kim, Robert Dennis Miller, Gregory Michael Wallraff
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Patent number: 6440520Abstract: A method for making a patterned magnetic recording disk uses patterned ion implantation of the disk substrate. Energetic ions, such as He, N or Ar ions, are directed to the disk substrate through a mask, preferably a non-contact mask. They are implanted into the substrate, and the process causes localized topographic distortions in the substrate surface. A magnetic layer is then deposited over the substrate in the conventional manner, such as by sputtering. The result is a disk with patterned magnetic regions that are raised above the substrate surface. Because these regions are elevated, they are closer to the recording head in the disk drive and can thus be individually recorded to form discrete magnetic bits. Depending on the type of substrate used, the ion implantation can cause either localized swelling to form pillars or localized compaction to form pits. The patches of magnetic material on the tops of the pillars, or on the substrate surface between the pits, form the discrete magnetic bits.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1999Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignees: International Business Machines Corporation, University of New Orleans FoundationInventors: John Edward Eric Baglin, Mark Whitney Hart, Andrew John Kellock, Bruce David Terris, Koichi Wago, Dieter Klaus Weller, Liesl Folks
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Patent number: 6271823Abstract: An ambient light reflective color electrophoretic display is comprised of a plurality of color pixels; each comprised of at least two electrophoretic cells. Each cell is comprised of a suspension of charged, black or colored light-absorbing pigment particles in a light-transmissive fluid. Each cell is also comprised of a light-transmissive front window, at least one non-obstructing counter electrode, at least one non-obstructing collecting electrode, a light-reflective panel, and a color filter medium. The cells of different colors are in a laterally adjacent relationship to each other and the charged pigment particles are responsive to the electrodes. The filter medium in each cell can be a light-transmissive color filter element or a light-reflective colored surface or the pigment suspension fluid can be colored and serve as the filter medium.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1998Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Joseph Grover Gordon, II, Mark Whitney Hart, Sally Ann Swanson
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Patent number: 6225971Abstract: An ambient light reflective color electrophoretic display is comprised of a plurality of color pixels; each comprised of at least two electrophoretic cells. Each cell is comprised of a suspension of charged, white or colored light-scattering pigment particles in a light-transmissive fluid. Each cell is also comprised of a light-transmissive front window, at least one non-obstructing counter electrode, at least one non-obstructing collecting electrode, a light-absorbing panel, and a color filter medium. The cells of different colors are in a laterally adjacent relationship to each other and the charged pigment particles are responsive to the electrodes. The filter medium in each cell can be a light-transmissive color filter element. Alternatively, the pigment suspension fluid itself or the pigment particles themselves can be colored and serve as the filter medium.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1998Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Joseph Grover Gordon, II, Mark Whitney Hart, Sally Ann Swanson
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Patent number: 6184856Abstract: A transmissive electrophoretic color display is comprised of a plurality of color pixels; each uniformly illuminated from the rear by a backlight and each comprised of at least two electrophoretic cells. Each cell is comprised of a suspension of charged, black or colored light-absorbing pigment particles in a light-transmissive fluid. Each cell is also comprised of a light-transmissive front and rear window, at least one non-obstructing counter electrode, at least one non-obstructing collecting electrode, and a color filter medium. The cells of different colors are in a laterally adjacent relationship to each other and the charged pigment particles are responsive to the electrodes. The filter medium in each cell can be a light-transmissive color filter element or the pigment suspension fluid can be colored and serve as the filter medium.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1998Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Joseph Grover Gordon, II, Mark Whitney Hart, Sally Ann Swanson
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Patent number: 6144361Abstract: A transmissive electrophoretic display is generally comprised of a regular lateral array of transmissive electrophoretic cells; each uniformly illuminated from the rear by a backlight. Each cell is comprised of a suspension of charged, black or colored light-absorbing pigment particles in a light-transmissive fluid. Each cell is also comprised of a light-transmissive front and rear window, at least one non-obstructing counter electrode, and at least one non-obstructing, vertically-disposed collecting electrode. With the application of appropriate voltages to the collecting and counter electrodes, each cell can be switched between a light and dark state. In the dark state, the light-absorbing pigment particles are distributed to cover the horizontal area of the cell, thus absorbing light from the backlight and preventing it from reaching the viewer.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1998Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Joseph Grover Gordon, II, Mark Whitney Hart, Sally Ann Swanson
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Patent number: 5939596Abstract: The present invention provides a process and system for the removal of butadiene from a cracked gas stream prior to entering a front end hydrogenation reactor in an olefin production facility.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1998Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Stone & Webster Engineering Corp.Inventor: Mark Whitney
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Patent number: 5914806Abstract: Stabilized pigment particles for use in electrophoretic display. Stabilization of the pigment particles is effected by covalently bonding the pigment to a polymeric stabilizer.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 1998Date of Patent: June 22, 1999Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Joseph Grover Gordon II, Mark Whitney Hart, Sally Ann Swanson
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Patent number: 5872552Abstract: The invention relates to an ambient light electrophoretic display comprising a plurality of cells containing a suspension of charged pigment particles in a light-transmissive fluid. Each cell comprises a light-transmissive front window, a nonobstructing collecting electrode and counter electrode disposed in the cell, and a panel having a reflective or absorbing surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1997Date of Patent: February 16, 1999Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Joseph Grover Gordon, II, Mark Whitney Hart, Andrew Marian Homola, Dennis Richard McKean, Lawrence Brian Schein, Barton Allen Smith, Sally Ann Swanson
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Patent number: 5859304Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method for recovering high purity olefins from cracked gas effluents or other parafin/olefin gaseous mixtures by use of a chemical absorption process.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 1996Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Assignee: Stone & Webster Engineering Corp.Inventors: Richard Barchas, Richard McCue, Jr., Christopher Wallsgrove, Mark Whitney