Patents by Inventor Stephen Liles

Stephen Liles 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).

  • Method, apparatus, and system for a level shifting latch with embedded logic
    Patent number: 10659015
    Abstract: In certain aspects of the disclosure, an apparatus comprises a latching element having a data input, a first feedback input, a second feedback input, and an output. A pull-up input block is coupled to the data input and has at least a first pull-up input, and a pull-down input block is also coupled to the data input and has at least a first pull-down input. A feedback pull-down block implementing a logic function complementary to the pull-up input block is coupled to a feedback pull-down control device and responsive to the first pull-up input, and a feedback pull-up block implementing a logic function complementary to the pull-down input block is coupled to a feedback pull-up control device and responsive to the first pull-down input. The pull-up input block and pull-down input block are guaranteed not to be enabled concurrently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Stephen Liles, Jared Buckner
  • METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR A LEVEL SHIFTING LATCH WITH EMBEDDED LOGIC
    Publication number: 20190363700
    Abstract: In certain aspects of the disclosure, an apparatus comprises a latching element having a data input, a first feedback input, a second feedback input, and an output. A pull-up input block is coupled to the data input and has at least a first pull-up input, and a pull-down input block is also coupled to the data input and has at least a first pull-down input. A feedback pull-down block implementing a logic function complementary to the pull-up input block is coupled to a feedback pull-down control device and responsive to the first pull-up input, and a feedback pull-up block implementing a logic function complementary to the pull-down input block is coupled to a feedback pull-up control device and responsive to the first pull-down input. The pull-up input block and pull-down input block are guaranteed not to be enabled concurrently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Stephen LILES, Jared BUCKNER
  • Foldable faucet assembly
    Publication number: 20060196563
    Abstract: A faucet assembly constructed with a plug and socket arrangement, suitable for use in a bathtub, shower, or basin. The plug may be a ball or cylinder and the socket may be spherical receptacle or a drum. The spout is configured to rotate out of the way when struck by a falling or moving object. A diverter channel may be provided to redirect water flow from the faucet spout to a shower head when the spout is rotated away from a tub filling position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Charles Liles, Stephen Liles, Stuart Liles, Gil Pittman