Patents by Inventor Michael D. Nelson

Michael D. 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).

  • Publication number: 20100122387
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘RELIANCE’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7701247
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for outputting data from an integrated circuit having programmable logic for Single-Event Upset tolerant operation is described. Configuration memory associated with the programmable logic is read. Bits of the configuration memory read are error checked. Buffers are cycled to select one to load and another one to unload responsive to completion of each error checking cycle of the bits. For a cycle of the error checking, a first data portion is loaded into one buffer of the buffers for the cycle, it is verified whether the bits are valid for the cycle, and a second data portion is unloaded from another buffer of the buffers responsive to the bits being valid for the cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Xilinx, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20100025893
    Abstract: A method for molding an article having an upper portion, a lower portion, and an insert located between the upper portion and the lower portion, wherein the article is molded as a single, unitary piece with no seams or discontinuities located between the upper portion and the lower portion, includes providing a first semi-rigid membrane removably mounted to a first rigid housing to define a first fluid tight chamber therein, providing a mold plenum defined at least in part by the first semi-rigid membrane removably mounted to the first rigid housing, filling the first fluid tight chamber with a substantially non-compressible backing fluid to support the first semi-rigid membrane during injection of resin, positioning the insert in the mold plenum, providing fibrous reinforcing material within the mold plenum, the fibrous reinforcing material including portions positioned between the first semi-rigid membrane and the insert, the fibrous reinforcing material portions positioned between the first semi-rigid memb
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: VEC INDUSTRIES, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Ronald C. Sahr, Michael D. Nelson, Robert L. Retka
  • Patent number: 7620875
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and program storage device that provides an error correction code memory system with a small footprint and byte write operation. A memory controller virtualizes the memory controller interface, multiplexes ECC data onto the same pins as data, and stores replicated ECC data structures interleaved with data in system memory. These mechanisms enable a range of very cost effective small memory subsystems that support ECC operation in a minimum of standard commodity memory devices. ECC encoding is provided to support efficient byte write operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Xilinx, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Nelson, Hamish T. Fallside
  • Publication number: 20090217436
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘VALOR’. This new strawberry plant named ‘VALOR’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium plant size; medium to large fruit; red to dark red fruit color; strong fruit skin firmness; medium to dark green foliage; good fruit flavor; medium sized foliage and short fruiting trusses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20090133173
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PRESTIGE’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PRESTIGE’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium to large plant size; medium fruit size; spreading calyx segments; long petiolule length; three to four leaflets/tri-foliate; moderate fruit production with very good flavor; and medium green foliage with medium glossy texture and medium interveinal blistering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Stephen M. ACKERMAN, Steven D. NELSON, Michael D. NELSON
  • Patent number: 7533626
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for making a boat. The boat includes a port side positioned opposite from a starboard side. The boat also includes a floor and stingers supports positioned within the hull. The method includes providing a insert having two spaced-apart elongated portions interconnected by at least two spaced-apart transverse portions that extend between the elongated portions. The elongated portions are sized and relatively positioned for one of the elongated portions to extend along the port side of the hull and the other of the elongated portions to extend along the starboard side of the hull. The method also includes positioning the insert in a chamber defined between a male mold piece and a female mold piece. The method further includes providing fibrous reinforcing material that surrounds the insert within the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: VEC Industries, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Ronald C. Sahr, Michael D. Nelson, Robert L. Retka
  • Publication number: 20080314309
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for making a boat. The boat includes a port side positioned opposite from a starboard side. The boat also includes a floor and stingers supports positioned within the hull. The method includes providing a insert having two spaced-apart elongated portions interconnected by at least two spaced-apart transverse portions that extend between the elongated portions. The elongated portions are sized and relatively positioned for one of the elongated portions to extend along the port side of the hull and the other of the elongated portions to extend along the starboard side of the hull. The method also includes positioning the insert in a chamber defined between a male mold piece and a female mold piece. The method further includes providing fibrous reinforcing material that surrounds the insert within the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: VEC INDUSTRIES, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Ronald C. Sahr, Michael D. Nelson, Robert L. Retka
  • Patent number: 7373896
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for making a boat. The boat includes a port side positioned opposite from a starboard side. The boat also includes a floor and stingers supports positioned within the hull. The method includes providing a insert having two spaced-apart elongated portions interconnected by at least two spaced-apart transverse portions that extend between the elongated portions. The elongated portions are sized and relatively positioned for one of the elongated portions to extend along the port side of the hull and the other of the elongated portions to extend along the starboard side of the hull. The method also includes positioning the insert in a chamber defined between a male mold piece and a female mold piece. The method further includes providing fibrous reinforcing material that surrounds the insert within the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: VEC Industries, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Ronald C. Sahr, Michael D. Nelson, Robert L. Retka
  • Patent number: 7299203
    Abstract: A novel method for order processing, manufacturing and distributing integrated circuits (ICs) including the steps of: dry packing a plurality of programmable ICs and placing the dry packed programmable ICs into inventory such that the inventory is re-accessible in an automated manner. A plurality of configuration programs are stored and in response to orders from customers, a subset of the inventoried ICs are unpacked in order to process the order. The process then includes the steps of programming the unpacked ICs with a configuration selected by the customer and re-packing the programmed ICs for shipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Xilinx, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: D566591
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Tektronix, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Nelson, David K. Orr
  • Patent number: D566592
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Tektronix, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Nelson, David K. Orr
  • Patent number: D567124
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Tektronix, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Nelson, David K. Orr
  • Patent number: PP19583
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-5298’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PS-5298’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large plant size; medium to large fruit size; medium to red fruit color; spreading to reflexed calyx segments; medium to strong skin firmness; good fruit production with good flavor, medium green foliage with glossy texture and medium to strong interveinal blistering; and medium to large foliage, concave to flat in shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP20077
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PRESTIGE’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PRESTIGE’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium to large plant size; medium fruit size; spreading calyx segments; long petiolule length; three to four leaflets/tri-foliate; moderate fruit production with very good flavor; and medium green foliage with medium glossy texture and medium interveinal blistering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP20291
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-5096’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PS-5096’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is characterized by medium to small sized fruit which are orange-red to red in color; medium to small calyx diameter; conical, glossy fruit with the calyx which tends to be slightly reflexed; medium green foliage, which is slightly concave to slightly convex in shape with medium interveinal blistering and gloss; and position of fruiting truss tends to be more level with to above the plant with weak pubescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP20307
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘MARVEL’. This new strawberry plant named ‘MARVEL’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium red fruit color; increased marketable fruit yield; medium to large fruit size; conical to cylindrical fruit shape; achene position that ranges from level with to above the fruit surface; medium to large plant size; medium green foliage color; medium foliage size; petiole pubescence that ranges from moderate to heavy; and strong pubescence of the fruiting truss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP20308
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘Glory’. This new strawberry plant named ‘Glory’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red to red fruit color; medium sized fruit; cylindrical to cordiform fruit shape; achene position that ranges from level with to below the fruit surface; large sized calyx; medium plant size; plant density that ranges from medium to open; light to medium green foliage color; medium sized foliage; and moderate to heavy petiole pubescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP20309
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PREMIER’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PREMIER’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium red fruit color; large fruit size; conical to ovate fruit shape; large calyx; medium sized plant; medium to dark green foliage color; medium sized foliage; short fruiting trusses; and strong pubescence of the fruiting truss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP20394
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘VALOR’. This new strawberry plant named ‘VALOR’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium plant size; medium to large fruit; red to dark red fruit color; strong fruit skin firmness; medium to dark green foliage; good fruit flavor; medium sized foliage and short fruiting trusses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson