Patents by Inventor Thomas Baron
Thomas Baron 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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Patent number: 8978457Abstract: A sensor module for use with a master cylinder of a brake system is described, wherein the master cylinder has an input-side activation element and an underpressure region for communicating with an underpressure brake booster. The sensor module comprises an underpressure sensor for detecting an underpressure in the underpressure region of the master cylinder as well as at least one further sensor for detecting a signal transmitter which is rigidly coupled to the activation element. The underpressure sensor and the at least one further sensor are accommodated in a housing of the sensor module. An opening in the housing permits communication between the underpressure sensor and the underpressure region of the master cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Lucas Automotive GmbHInventors: Niko Naether, Thomas Baron, Karl-Heinz Schaust, Klaus Ullmer, Josef Knechtges
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Publication number: 20140246956Abstract: A bulk wave piezoelectric resonator operating at a predetermined frequency includes a substrate block, having a plane face, a first thickness and consisting of a first material, a resonant plate having a length, width and second thickness, and consisting of a second piezoelectric material, first and second metal electrodes at least partly covering the resonant plate on each side and partly facing each other. The resonant plate is fixed perpendicularly in the vicinity of the plane face of the substrate block so that the width of the resonant plate and the first thickness of the substrate block have the same direction, and the first material, the second material, the first thickness of the block of substrate, the length, the width, the second thickness of the resonant plate are configured for trapping bulk waves at the operating frequency of the resonator and for producing a plane-plane type bulk wave piezoelectric resonator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (C.N. R.S)Inventors: Sylvain Ballandras, Gwenn Ulliac, Blandine Edouard-Guichardaz, Thomas Baron, Jean-Yves Rauch
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Publication number: 20140144223Abstract: A sensor assembly for use with a master cylinder is described. The master cylinder comprises an input-side activation element to which a signal transmitter element is coupled. The sensor module comprises a travel sensor for sensing travel carried out by the activation element, and a position sensor for sensing when a predefined position of the activation element is reached.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2011Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: LUCAS AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventors: Josef Knechtges, Niko Naether, Thomas Baron, Karl-Heinz Schaust, Klaus Ullmer
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Publication number: 20140038899Abstract: The present invention provides protein-based biomarkers and biomarker combinations that are useful in qualifying ovarian cancer status in a patient. In particular, the biomarkers of this invention are useful to classify a subject sample as ovarian cancer, ovarian cancer of low malignant potential, benign ovarian disease or other malignant condition. The biomarkers can be detected by SELDI mass spectrometry.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicants: The University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Vermillion, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thomas Fung, Frederick Rand Ueland, Van Nagell, JR., Paul Duane Depriest, Andre Thomas Baron
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Publication number: 20130205881Abstract: A sensor module for use with a master cylinder of a brake system is described, wherein the master cylinder has an input-side activation element and an underpressure region for communicating with an underpressure brake booster. The sensor module comprises an underpressure sensor for detecting an underpressure in the underpressure region of the master cylinder as well as at least one further sensor for detecting a signal transmitter which is rigidly coupled to the activation element. The underpressure sensor and the at least one further sensor are accommodated in a housing of the sensor module. An opening in the housing permits communication between the underpressure sensor and the underpressure region of the master cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: LUCAS AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventors: Niko Naether, Thomas Baron, Karl-Heinz Schaust, Klaus Ullmer, Josef Knechtges
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Patent number: 8183078Abstract: A method for producing a device including at least one integrated circuit and at least one N/MEMS. The method produces the N/MEMS in at least one upper layer arranged at least above a first section of a substrate, produces the integrated circuit in a second section of the substrate and/or in a semiconductor layer arranged at least above the second section of the substrate, and further produces a cover encapsulating the N/MEMS from at least one layer used for production of a gate in the integrated circuit and/or for producing at least one electrical contact of the integrated circuit.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2008Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignees: Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives, STMicroelectronics (Crolles 2) SASInventors: Eric Ollier, Thomas Baron
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Publication number: 20100314668Abstract: A method for producing a device including at least one integrated circuit and at least one N/MEMS. The method produces the N/MEMS in at least one upper layer arranged at least above a first section of a substrate, produces the integrated circuit in a second section of the substrate and/or in a semiconductor layer arranged at least above the second section of the substrate, and further produces a cover encapsulating the N/MEMS from at least one layer used for production of a gate in the integrated circuit and/or for producing at least one electrical contact of the integrated circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2008Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicants: COMMISSARIAT a L' ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENG ALT., STMICROELECTRONICS (CROLLES 2) SASInventors: Eric Ollier, Thomas Baron
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Publication number: 20100105067Abstract: The present invention provides protein-based biomarkers and biomarker combinations that are useful in qualifying ovarian cancer status in a patient. In particular, the biomarkers of this invention are useful to classify a subject sample as ovarian cancer, ovarian cancer of low malignant potential, benign ovarian disease or other malignant condition. The biomarkers can be detected by SELDI mass spectrometry.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2006Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicants: CIPHERGEN BIOSYSTMES, INC., UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Eric Thomas Fung, Frederick Rand Ueland, J.R. van Nagell, Paul Duane Depriest, Andre Thomas Baron
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Patent number: 7460855Abstract: A wireless device that adaptively makes the determination of whether or not to pre-authenticate. If the wireless device is running an application that is sensitive to latency (also referred to herein as a low latency application), then pre-authentication is performed and latency is reduced during the switch between wireless access points. Such low latency applications may include voice over IP, video, interactive whiteboard, or video teleconferencing. On the other hand, if the wireless device is not running a low latency application, the wireless device is less susceptible to latency when making the wireless access point switch. In that case, pre-authentication is not performed and processing and battery resources are preserved.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2003Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Warren V. Barkley, Arun Ayyagari, Timothy M. Moore, Andrew Thomas Baron
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Patent number: 6843537Abstract: The reliability of a pressure sensor is improved either by utilization of redundant components. A pair of pressure sensors are mounted upon a single pressure sensor diaphragm. Each of the pressure sensors is connected to one of a pair of signal conditioning circuits. The gain of one of the signal conditioning circuits is a fraction of the gain of the other signal conditioning circuit. The outputs of each of the signal conditioning circuits are compared to a corresponding threshold. If both of the output signals exceed the corresponding threshold, it is determined that a malfunction of the pressure sensor has occured.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: Kelsey-Hayes CompanyInventors: Mike L. Babala, Marc Bolitho, Jeffrey E. Shaya, Thomas Baron
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Publication number: 20040248553Abstract: A wireless device that adaptively makes the determination of whether or not to pre-authenticate. If the wireless device is running an application that is sensitive to latency (also referred to herein as a low latency application), then pre-authentication is performed and latency is reduced during the switch between wireless access points. Such low latency applications may include voice over IP, video, interactive whiteboard, or video teleconferencing. On the other hand, if the wireless device is not running a low latency application, the wireless device is less susceptible to latency when making the wireless access point switch. In that case, pre-authentication is not performed and processing and battery resources are preserved.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Warren V. Barkley, Arun Ayyagari, Timothy M. Moore, Andrew Thomas Baron
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Patent number: 6736013Abstract: A pressure sensor is mounted integrally in a hydraulic valve body. The sensor has a base which extends into a bore formed in the valve body. The valve body bore is in communication with a pressurized hydraulic fluid. A first circumferential groove formed in the sensor base carries an O-ring which forms a seal between the sensor and the wall of the valve body bore. A second circumferential groove formed in the sensor base carries a spring ring which extends into a corresponding groove formed in the wall of the valve body groove. The spring ring cooperates with the sensor base and valve body bore grooves to retain the sensor in the valve body bore.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2002Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: Kelsey-Hayes CompanyInventors: Michael L. Babala, Marc Bolitho, Paul M. Schliebe, Thomas Baron, Helmut Gegalski
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Publication number: 20040015282Abstract: The reliability of a pressure sensor is improved either by utilization of redundant composants. A pair of pressure sensors are mounted upon a single pressure sensor diaphragm. The pressure signals generated by the pressure sensors are compared and, if the difference between the signals exceeds a predetermined threshold, it is determined that a malfunction of the pressure sensor has ocurred. Alternately, additional diagnostic testing may be included to detect a malfunctioning sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2003Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: Mike L. Babala, Marc Bolitho, Jeffrey E Shaya, Thomas Baron
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Patent number: 6591684Abstract: A pressure sensor is mounted upon a hydraulic valve body. The sensor has a base which extends into a bore formed in the valve body. The valve body bore is in communication with a pressurized hydraulic fluid. A cover that is removably attached to the valve body encloses the pressure sensor. A circuit substrate is disposed within the cover and electrically connected to the pressure sensor.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2002Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Kelsey-Hayes CompanyInventors: Michael Babala, Marc Bolitho, Thomas Baron, Helmut Gegalski
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Patent number: 6506069Abstract: An electrical connector is mounted within an end of a cylindrical pressure sensor housing. The connector has a base that is disc-shaped with a diameter that is less than the diameter of the housing to allow the connector to move within the housing in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the housing. A piece of flex circuit connects conductors carried on the connector base to other electrical components within the pressure sensor while allowing the base to move.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2001Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Kelsey-Hayes CompanyInventors: Michael Babala, Thomas Baron, Marc Bolitho
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Publication number: 20020157474Abstract: A pressure sensor is mounted integrally in a hydraulic valve body. The sensor has a base which extends into a bore formed in the valve body. The valve body bore is in communication with a pressurized hydraulic fluid. A first circumferential groove formed in the sensor base carries an O-ring which forms a seal between the sensor and the wall of the valve body bore. A second circumferential groove formed in the sensor base carries a spring ring which extends into a corresponding groove formed in the wall of the valve body groove. The spring ring cooperates with the sensor base and valve body bore grooves to retain the sensor in the valve body bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2002Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: Michael L. Babala, Marc Bolitho, Paul M. Schliebe, Thomas Baron, Helmut Gegalski
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Publication number: 20020124655Abstract: A pressure sensor is mounted upon a hydraulic valve body. The sensor has a base which extends into a bore formed in the valve body. The valve body bore is in communication with a pressurized hydraulic fluid. A cover that is removably attached to the valve body encloses the pressure sensor. A circuit substrate is disposed within the cover and electrically connected to the pressure sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2002Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventors: Michael Babala, Marc Bolitho, Thomas Baron, Helmut Gegalski
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Patent number: 6434456Abstract: The reliability of a pressure sensor is improved either by utilization of redundant components. A pair of pressure sensors are mounted upon a single pressure sensor diaphragm. The pressure signals generated by the pressure sensors are compared and, if the difference between the signals exceeds a predetermined threshold, it is determined that a malfunction of the pressure sensor has occurred. Alternately, additional diagnostic testing may be included to detect a malfunctioning sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2000Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Kelsey-Hayes CompanyInventors: Mike L. Babala, Marc Bolitho, Thomas Baron, Jeffery E. Shaya
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Publication number: 20020103584Abstract: The reliability of a pressure sensor is improved either by utilization of redundant components. A pair of pressure sensors are mounted upon a single pressure sensor diaphragm. The pressure signals generated by the pressure sensors are compared and, if the difference between the signals exceeds a predetermined threshold, it is determined that a malfunction of the pressure sensor has occurred. Alternately, additional diagnostic testing may be included to detect a malfunctioning sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2000Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventors: Mike L. Babala, Marc Bolitho, Thomas Baron, Jeffery E. Shaya
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Publication number: 20020098730Abstract: An electrical connector is mounted within an end of a cylindrical pressure sensor housing. The connector has a base that is disc-shaped with a diameter that is less than the diameter of the housing to allow the connector to move within the housing in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the housing. A piece of flex circuit connects conductors carried on the connector base to other electrical components within the pressure sensor while allowing the base to move.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Michael Babala, Thomas Baron, Marc Bolitho