Patents by Inventor Steven Wheeler

Steven Wheeler 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).

  • Patent number: 9131520
    Abstract: The present specification describes techniques for packet exchange arbitration. In some embodiments, a request is maintained to an arbiter at least until a packet exchange has been communicated and/or at least until a time-sensitive packet is communicated. In some other embodiments, a grant of a request is delayed at least until the communication of an isochronous packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.
    Inventors: Todd Steven Wheeler, Gladys Yuen Yan Wong, Robert Mack, Ken Kinwah Ho
  • Patent number: 9096731
    Abstract: A method of forming a film resistant to blocking including the steps of providing a polymeric film having a first and second surface; applying the anti-blocking agent in a fluid or molten state to at least the first surface of the polymeric film; and gathering the treated film. The anti-blocking agent may be substantially acrylic free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Arman Ashraf, Daniel Steven Wheeler
  • Patent number: 8848676
    Abstract: An apparatus has first and second wireless communication modules with respective first and second wireless communication signaling terminals. An arbiter is coupled to receive a request for access to an antenna from one of the first and second wireless communication modules. The arbiter is operable to cause the antenna to be coupled to one of the first and second wireless communication signaling terminals in response to the request, and a coexistence module is operable to prevent the arbiter from receiving a request from the second wireless communication module to thereby allow a communication of the first wireless communication module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.
    Inventors: Todd Steven Wheeler, Myung Cheol Kim, Deepak Jain, Robert Mack, Gladys Yuen Yan Wong, Jigang Chen, Ronak Anjan Chokshi
  • Patent number: 8804690
    Abstract: The present specification describes techniques for packet exchange arbitration. In some embodiments, a request is maintained to an arbiter at least until a packet exchange has been communicated and/or at least until a time-sensitive packet is communicated. In some other embodiments, a grant of a request is delayed at least until the communication of an isochronous packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.
    Inventors: Todd Steven Wheeler, Gladys Yuen Yan Wong, Robert Mack, Ken Kinwah Ho
  • Patent number: 8780872
    Abstract: Apparatus having corresponding methods and computer-readable media comprise: a first antenna; a second antenna; a first wireless local-area network (WLAN) transceiver configured to operate, on a dedicated basis, with the first antenna; a second WLAN transceiver configured to share operation of the second antenna; and a non-WLAN transceiver configured to operate with the second antenna with the second WLAN transceiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.
    Inventors: Harish Ramamurthy, Todd Steven Wheeler, Brian Bosso, Atul Salhotra, Ken Yeung
  • Patent number: 8762432
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for distributed storage systems. For example, a device can receive a read request for a first file, where the read request is generated by a host device. The read request is configured to access a file on the host device. The device can access mappings to identify a first mapping. The device can identify a first file on a mobile device based on the first mapping. The device can access the first file, where the accessing uses the first mapping. The device can access the first file by communicating with the mobile device to read the first file. The device can then return the first file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: PLAiR Media, Inc.
    Inventors: Syed Saadullah Hussain, Todd Steven Wheeler
  • Patent number: 8745102
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for distributed storage systems. For example, a device can receive a read request for a first file, where the read request is generated by a host device. The read request is configured to access a file on the host device. The device can access mappings to identify a first mapping. The device can identify a first file on a mobile device based on the first mapping. The device can access the first file, where the accessing uses the first mapping. The device can access the first file by communicating with the mobile device to read the first file. The device can then return the first file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: PLAiR Media, Inc.
    Inventors: Syed Saadullah Hussain, Todd Steven Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20140019709
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for distributed storage systems. For example, a device can receive a read request for a first file, where the read request is generated by a host device. The read request is configured to access a file on the host device. The device can access mappings to identify a first mapping. The device can identify a first file on a mobile device based on the first mapping. The device can access the first file, where the accessing uses the first mapping. The device can access the first file by communicating with the mobile device to read the first file. The device can then return the first file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Plair Media Inc.
    Inventors: Syed Saadullah Hussain, Todd Steven Wheeler
  • Patent number: 8472427
    Abstract: The present specification describes techniques for packet exchange arbitration. In some embodiments, a request is maintained to an arbiter at least until a packet exchange has been communicated and/or at least until a time-sensitive packet is communicated. In some other embodiments, a grant of a request is delayed at least until the communication of an isochronous packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Marvell International Ltd.
    Inventors: Todd Steven Wheeler, Gladys Yuen Yan Wong, Robert Mack, Ken Kinwah Ho
  • Publication number: 20130018929
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for distributed storage systems. For example, a device can receive a read request for a first file, where the read request is generated by a host device. The read request is configured to access a file on the host device. The device can access mappings to identify a first mapping. The device can identify a first file on a mobile device based on the first mapping. The device can access the first file, where the accessing uses the first mapping. The device can access the first file by communicating with the mobile device to read the first file. The device can then return the first file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: Plair Media Inc.
    Inventors: Syed Saadullah Hussain, Todd Steven Wheeler
  • Patent number: 8304599
    Abstract: A method of forming a film resistant to blocking including the steps of providing a polymeric film having a first and second surface; applying the anti-blocking agent in a fluid or molten state to at least the first surface of the polymeric film; and gathering the treated film. The anti-blocking agent may be substantially acrylic free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Arman Ashraf, Daniel Steven Wheeler
  • Patent number: 8158849
    Abstract: A method of forming a film resistant to blocking including the steps of providing a polymeric film having a first and second surface, applying an anti-blocking agent in a fluid or molten state to at least the first surface of the polymeric film so as to form a treated film, gathering the treated film, and separating the gathered film so as to result in the detachment of at least some portion of the gathered film that was in contact with itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Arman Ashraf, Daniel Steven Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20080005049
    Abstract: A system for collecting and processing data includes a device (102) for producing output data describing deformation of a surface (104), which may be part of a golf driving mat. The system also includes a device (206) for obtaining (402) data describing deformation of the surface over a period of time. The system can process the obtained data as a time series to produce (406) data describing characteristics of the deformation, and/or classify (408) the obtained data according to one or more of a set of data describing characteristics of deformation of the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Steven Wheeler, Anthony Molloy
  • Publication number: 20070143054
    Abstract: A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Anderson, Andrew Blair, Dale Blomgren, Kermit Harmon, Brett Herdendorf, Justin Holwell, Philip Johnson, Mujahid Khan, Klaus Obergfell, Steven Palks, Michael Quam, David Reints, Michael Roe, Steven Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20070143055
    Abstract: A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Anderson, Andrew Blair, Dale Blomgren, Kermit Harmon, Brett Herdendorf, Justin Holwell, Philip Johnson, Mujahid Khan, Klaus Obergfell, Steven Palks, Michael Quam, David Reints, Michael Roe, Steven Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20070143057
    Abstract: A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Anderson, Andrew Blair, Dale Blomgren, Kermit Harmon, Brett Herdendorf, Justin Holwell, Philip Johnson, Mujahid Khan, Klaus Obergfell, Steven Palks, Michael Quam, David Reints, Michael Roe, Steven Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20070143053
    Abstract: A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Justin Holwell, Mujahid Khan, Andrew Blair, Brett Herdendorf, Steven Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20070136021
    Abstract: A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Anderson, Andrew Blair, Dale Blomgren, Kermit Harmon, Brett Herdendorf, Justin Holwell, Philip Johnson, Mujahid Khan, Klaus Obergfell, Steven Palks, Michael Quam, David Reints, Michael Roe, Steven Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20070136022
    Abstract: A method for dynamic electrical testing of head gimbal assemblies may include initiating an automated continuous process that includes selecting an unmounted head gimbal assembly; aligning the unmounted head gimbal assembly; loading the unmounted head gimbal assembly to a disc; and testing the unmounted head gimbal assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Anderson, Andrew Blair, Dale Blomgren, Kermit Harmon, Brett Herdendorf, Justin Holwell, Philip Johnson, Mujahid Khan, Klaus Obergfell, Steven Palks, Michael Quam, David Reints, Michael Roe, Steven Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20060111933
    Abstract: A method and system for providing diagnostic and treatment information to a health professional is disclosed. A set of diagnostic and treatment rules are applied to patient specific information inputted by the health professional during an adverse medical event. The system then selects and delivers appropriate diagnoses and treatment algorithms in response to various user inputs. An outcome analysis module receives actual treatment and response data which may then be used to confirm or modify the diagnostic and treatment rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventor: Steven Wheeler