Patents by Inventor Patrick Hughes

Patrick Hughes 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: 20210355165
    Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline polymorphs of an echinocandin antifungal agent and novel methods for their preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Martin Patrick HUGHES, Robert Michael HUGHES, Yannick BORGUET, Cen CHEN, Jianwei SHEN, Alan THOMPSON, Tracy WALKER, Yanfeng ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20210313189
    Abstract: A system for processing semiconductor wafers, the system including: a processing chamber; a heat source; a substrate holder configured to expose a semiconductor wafer to the heat source; a first electrode configured to be detachably coupled to a first major surface of a semiconductor wafer; and a second electrode coupled to the substrate holder, the first electrode and the second electrode together configured to apply an electric field in the semiconductor wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: David Hurley, Ioan Domsa, Ian Colgan, Gerhardus Van Der Linde, Patrick Hughes, Maciej Burel, Barry Clarke, Mihaela Ioana Popovici, Lars-Ake Ragnarsson, Gerrit J. Leusink, Robert Clark, Dina Triyoso
  • Publication number: 20210313444
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device includes placing a semiconductor wafer into a processing chamber, the semiconductor wafer including a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer separated by an intermediate layer; applying an electrical bias voltage across the intermediate layer by coupling the first conductive layer to a first potential and coupling the second conductive layer to a second potential; and annealing the semiconductor wafer while applying the electrical bias voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: David Hurley, Ioan Domsa, Ian Colgan, Gerhardus Van Der Linde, Patrick Hughes, Maciej Burel, Barry Clarke, Mihaela Ioana Popovici, Lars-Ake Ragnarsson
  • Publication number: 20210179667
    Abstract: The present invention relates to echinocandin cyclopeptides and to methods for preparing echinocandin cyclopeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: David HUGHES, Martin Patrick HUGHES, Robert Michael HUGHES, Balasingam RADHAKRISHNAN, Yannick BORGUET, Steven MCINTYRE
  • Patent number: 10978904
    Abstract: A system for performing computing operations in a data center includes one or more sets of computer systems, one or more primary power systems, and a reserve power system. The primary power systems include a downstream portion that supplies power to at least one of the sets of computer systems. The reserve power system includes switches that switch between supplying a primary power feed and a reserve power feed from the reserve power system through part of the primary power system. An input resiliency switch can switch between supplying primary power or reserve power to support power supplied to the sets of computer systems through the primary power system based upon a primary power feed fault. A power distribution switch can switch between supplying primary power and reserve power to part of the downstream portion of the primary power system to bypass an upstream portion of the primary power system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Andrew Churnock, Huyen Van Nguyen, Kelsey Michelle Wildstone, Patrick Hughes, Nigel McGee
  • Publication number: 20200345750
    Abstract: Biocompatible microparticles include an ophthalmically active cyclic lipid component and a biodegradable polymer that is effective, when placed into the subconjunctival space, in facilitating release of the cyclic lipid component into the anterior and posterior segments of an eye for an extended period of time. The cyclic lipid component can be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. Or, the cyclic lipid component can be encapsulated by the polymeric component. The present microparticles include oil-in-water emulsified microparticles. The subconjunctivally administered microparticles can be used to treat or to reduce at least one symptom of an ocular condition, such as glaucoma or age related macular degeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: James Chang, Patrick Hughes, Chin-Ming Chang
  • Publication number: 20200268833
    Abstract: The disclosure features non-irritating pharmaceutical compositions containing CD101 in pharmaceutical acceptable salt (e.g., CD101 acetate) or neutral form. The pharmaceutical compositions can be intravenously administered to a subject to treat fungal infections (e.g., candidiasis) in the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Kenneth BARTIZAL, Paul DARUWALA, David HUGHES, Martin Patrick HUGHES, Navdeep B. MALKAR, Balasingam RADHAKRISHNAN, Anuradha VAIDYA
  • Publication number: 20200272618
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for performing by a node of a network of nodes for maintaining at least part of a distributed ledger maintained by the network of nodes is described. The method comprises maintaining at least part of the distributed ledger. The at least part of the distributed ledger is configured to store records and associated verification data for the records. The verification data for a record identifies: (i) a sequence of nodes in the network which received the intended record during a verification procedure; and (ii) the respective event state assigned by each node of the sequence of nodes to the intended record during the verification procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventor: Daniel Patrick Hughes
  • Patent number: 10682361
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for injection into fat deposits for sustained release of compounds which result in localized fat reduction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Whitcup, David Woodward, Patrick Hughes
  • Patent number: 10658838
    Abstract: A method of adding a power feed to electrical systems includes coupling a set of input lines to a power source such that the input lines are connected to at least one phase of AC power from the power source, and coupling a set of backfeed lines to an output receptacle in a power distribution unit. The output receptacle may be connected in parallel with at least one other output receptacle that is supplying primary power to systems in the data center. The set of backfeed lines and the set of input lines may be tested to determine a match between a pair of lines in the set of backfeed lines and a pair of lines in the set of input lines. Determining the match may include matching the phase of the pair of backfeed lines with the phase of the pair of input lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Osvaldo P. Morales, Robin McCulloch, Patrick Hughes
  • Patent number: 10536867
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various aspects enable detecting a malfunction caused by radio frequency (RF) interference. A computing device processor may identify a location of the computing device based on a plurality of real-time data inputs received by the computing device. The processor may characterize an RF environment of the computing device based on the identified location and the plurality of real-time data inputs. The processor may determine at least one RF emissions threshold based on the characterization of the RF environment. The processor may compare the characterization of the RF environment to the at least one RF emissions threshold, and may perform an action in response to determining that the characterization of the RF environment exceeds the at least one RF emissions threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Mastooreh Salajegheh, Govindarajan Krishnamurthi, Rajarshi Gupta, Mihai Christodorescu, Vinay Sridhara, Patrick Hughes
  • Publication number: 20190192536
    Abstract: Biocompatible microparticles include an ophthalmically active cyclic lipid component and a biodegradable polymer that is effective, when placed into the subconjunctival space, in facilitating release of the cyclic lipid component into the anterior and posterior segments of an eye for an extended period of time. The cyclic lipid component can be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. Or, the cyclic lipid component can be encapsulated by the polymeric component. The present microparticles include oil-in-water emulsified microparticles. The subconjunctivally administered microparticles can be used to treat or to reduce at least one symptom of an ocular condition, such as glaucoma or age related macular degeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: James Chang, Patrick Hughes, Chin-Ming Chang
  • Patent number: 10090702
    Abstract: Reconfiguring a power system for an electrical load includes establishing a secondary feed to an electrical load that is receiving power from a primary power source. A set of secondary feed lines is coupled between a donor power source and a power input to the electrical load such that the set of secondary feed lines is configured to supply power from the donor power source to the electrical load. An automatic transfer switch is coupled in parallel with the set of secondary feed lines. The electrical load is transferred by the automatic transfer switch from the donor power source to the primary power source for the reconfiguration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Noel Kellett, Patrick Hughes, Jonathan David Hay
  • Patent number: 10064872
    Abstract: Biocompatible microparticles include an ophthalmically active cyclic lipid component and a biodegradable polymer that is effective, when placed into the subconjunctival space, in facilitating release of the cyclic lipid component into the anterior and posterior segments of an eye for an extended period of time. The cyclic lipid component can be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. Or, the cyclic lipid component can be encapsulated by the polymeric component. The present microparticles include oil-in-water emulsified microparticles. The subconjunctivally administered microparticles can be used to treat or to reduce at least one symptom of an ocular condition, such as glaucoma or age related macular degeneration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: James Chang, Patrick Hughes, Chin-Ming Chang
  • Publication number: 20180153903
    Abstract: Biocompatible microparticles include an ophthalmically active cyclic lipid component and a biodegradable polymer that is effective, when placed into the subconjunctival space, in facilitating release of the cyclic lipid component into the anterior and posterior segments of an eye for an extended period of time. The cyclic lipid component can be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. Or, the cyclic lipid component can be encapsulated by the polymeric component. The present microparticles include oil-in-water emulsified microparticles. The subconjunctivally administered microparticles can be used to treat or to reduce at least one symptom of an ocular condition, such as glaucoma or age related macular degeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: James Chang, Patrick Hughes, Chin-Ming Chang
  • Publication number: 20180138740
    Abstract: A system for performing computing operations in a data center includes one or more sets of computer systems, one or more primary power systems, and a reserve power system. The primary power systems include a downstream portion that supplies power to at least one of the sets of computer systems. The reserve power system includes switches that switch between supplying a primary power feed and a reserve power feed from the reserve power system through part of the primary power system. An input resiliency switch can switch between supplying primary power or reserve power to support power supplied to the sets of computer systems through the primary power system based upon a primary power feed fault. A power distribution switch can switch between supplying primary power and reserve power to part of the downstream portion of the primary power system to bypass an upstream portion of the primary power system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: PAUL ANDREW CHURNOCK, HUYEN VAN NGUYEN, KELSEY MICHELLE WILDSTONE, PATRICK HUGHES, NIGEL MCGEE
  • Patent number: 9965013
    Abstract: A power distribution system that distributes power to electrical loads includes a switchgear apparatus that selectively routes power from one of two or more feeds to downstream portions of the system based upon commands received from a separate external switchgear controller device that receives data from various portions of the power distribution system. The switchgear controller device can operate in one or more separate operating modes, where commands to the switchgear apparatus are generated based upon user inputs or determinations made by an internal switchgear control module based at least in part upon the selected operating mode of the switchgear controller device. The operating mode can be set based upon user interaction with an operating mode interface. The switchgear control module may generate switchgear operation commands based at least in part upon data received from the switchgear apparatus and various portions of the power distribution system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nigel Martin McGee, Martin John O'Grady, Patrick Hughes
  • Publication number: 20180019592
    Abstract: A method of adding a power feed to electrical systems includes coupling a set of input lines to a power source such that the input lines are connected to at least one phase of AC power from the power source, and coupling a set of backfeed lines to an output receptacle in a power distribution unit. The output receptacle may be connected in parallel with at least one other output receptacle that is supplying primary power to systems in the data center. The set of backfeed lines and the set of input lines may be tested to determine a match between a pair of lines in the set of backfeed lines and a pair of lines in the set of input lines. Determining the match may include matching the phase of the pair of backfeed lines with the phase of the pair of input lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: OSVALDO P. MORALES, ROBIN MCCULLOCH, PATRICK HUGHES
  • Patent number: 9871406
    Abstract: A system for performing computing operations in a data center includes one or more sets of computer systems, one or more primary power systems, and a reserve power system. The primary power systems include a downstream portion that supplies power to at least one of the sets of computer systems. The reserve power system includes switches that switch between supplying a primary power feed and a reserve power feed from the reserve power system through part of the primary power system. An input resiliency switch can switch between supplying primary power or reserve power to support power supplied to the sets of computer systems through the primary power system based upon a primary power feed fault. A power distribution switch can switch between supplying primary power and reserve power to part of the downstream portion of the primary power system to bypass an upstream portion of the primary power system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Andrew Churnock, Huyen Van Nguyen, Kelsey Michelle Wildstone, Patrick Hughes, Nigel McGee
  • Patent number: 9823721
    Abstract: A switchgear controller device that generates commands to a switchgear apparatus that selectively routes power from one of two or more feeds to an electrical load of a power distribution system based upon the commands includes a user interface that displays graphical representations of various portions of the power distribution system. The switchgear controller device can receive data from components included in respective upstream portions and downstream portions of the power distribution system and generates graphical representations of present configurations of the components based at least in part upon the received data. Graphical representations of components included in the downstream portion of the system may be non-interactive, and graphical representations of components included in the upstream portion may be interactive based at least in part upon the present operating mode of the switchgear controller device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nigel Martin McGee, Martin John O'Grady, Patrick Hughes