Patents by Inventor William J. Taylor

William J. Taylor 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: 11960683
    Abstract: A display system for sensing a finger of a user applied to the display system includes a display panel; a sensor for sensing the finger; a sensing light source configured to emit a first light having a first wavelength W1; and a reflective polarizer disposed between the display panel and the sensor. For a substantially normally incident light, an optical transmittance of the reflective polarizer versus wavelength for a first polarization state has a band edge such that for a first wavelength range extending from a smaller wavelength L1 to a greater wavelength L2 and including W1, where 30 nm?L2?L1?50 nm and L1 is greater than and within about 20 nm of a wavelength L3 corresponding to an optical transmittance of about 50% along the band edge, the optical transmittance has an average of greater than about 75%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Bharat R. Acharya, Robert D. Taylor, Joseph P. Attard, Benjamin J. Forsythe, David T. Yust, Matthew E. Sousa, Jason S. Petaja, Anthony M. Renstrom, William Blake Kolb, Matthew S. Cole, Matthew S. Stay, Matthew R. D. Smith, Jeremy O. Swanson, Tri D. Pham, David A. Rosen, Qunyi Chen, Lisa A. DeNicola, Quinn D. Sanford, Carl A. Stover, Lin Zhao, Gilles J. Benoit
  • Publication number: 20240103645
    Abstract: A computer input system includes a mouse including a housing having an interior surface defining an internal volume and a sensor assembly disposed in the internal volume. A processor is electrically coupled to the sensor assembly and a memory component having electronic instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to determine an orientation of the mouse relative to a hand based on a touch input from the hand detected by the sensor assembly. The mouse can also have a circular array of touch sensors or lights that detect hand position and provide orientation information to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Bart K. Andre, Brian T. Gleeson, Kristi E. Bauerly, William D. Lindmeier, Matthew J. Sundstrom, Geng Luo, Seung Wook Kim, Evangelos Christodoulou, Megan M. Sapp, Kainoa Kwon-Perez, David H. Bloom, Steven J. Taylor, John B. Morrell, Maio He, Hamza Kashif
  • Publication number: 20240103656
    Abstract: An input device, such as a mouse, can include a housing defining an exterior grip portion and an internal volume, a sensor assembly disposed in the internal volume, and an emitter electrically coupled to the sensor assembly. In response to the sensor assembly detecting a first touch input on the housing, the emitter sends a first signal including information regarding an angular position of the grip portion. In response to the sensor assembly detecting a second touch input on the housing, the emitter sends a second signal including information regarding a direction of a force exerted on the housing from the second touch input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Bart K. Andre, Brian T. Gleeson, Kristi E. Bauerly, William D. Lindmeier, Matthew J. Sundstrom, Geng Luo, Seung Wook Kim, Evangelos Christodoulou, Megan M. Sapp, Kainoa Kwon-Perez, David H. Bloom, Steven J. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20240095650
    Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to the sortation of products using a conveyor assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Robert J. Taylor, Matthew D. Alexander, William M. Propes, John C. Crecelius, JR., Jason D. Bellar
  • Patent number: 11934021
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates to semiconductor devices for use in optoelectronic/photonic applications and integrated circuit (IC) chips. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to photonic devices having thermally conductive layers for the removal of heat from optoelectronic components in the photonic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc.
    Inventors: Hemant Martand Dixit, William J. Taylor, Jr., Yusheng Bian, Theodore Letavic, Oscar D. Restrepo
  • Publication number: 20240087256
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates depth conflict mitigation for a virtual object that is in contact with one or more physical objects in a three-dimensional environment by changing visual properties of one or more portions of the virtual object. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates depth conflict mitigation for a virtual object that is in contact with one or more physical objects in a three-dimensional environment by displaying the virtual object in a virtual environment within the three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates depth conflict mitigation for a virtual object that is in contact with one or more physical objects in a three-dimensional environment by variably changing visual properties of one or more portions of the virtual object and/or by variably displaying the virtual object in a virtual environment based on one or more characteristics of the depth conflict.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Benjamin HYLAK, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, James J. OWEN, Zoey C. TAYLOR, Miquel ESTANY RODRIGUEZ
  • Patent number: 11855074
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to electrostatic discharge devices and methods of manufacture. The structure includes: a plurality of regions of a first dopant type; insulator material separating each region of the plurality of regions of the first dopant type; and a substrate contacting the plurality of regions of the first dopant type, the substrate comprising a base region of a second dopant type different than the first dopant type and an outer segment surrounding the plurality of regions of the first dopant type, the outer segment comprises an electrical resistivity higher than the second dopant type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. INC.
    Inventors: Zhiqing Li, William J. Taylor, Jr., Anindya Nath
  • Publication number: 20230256056
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for treating cancer comprising: an aqueous carrier, wherein the aqueous carrier is hydrogel comprised of tyramine substituted hyaluronic acid, wherein the hydrogel is formed through di-tyramine crosslinking and wherein the degree of tyramine substitution of hyaluronic acid hydroxyl groups is about 0.5% to about 3%; and a lipid phase comprising an antitumor agent, the lipid phase dispersed within the aqueous carrier, wherein the lipid phase comprises a plurality of lipid microparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: William J. Taylor, Kelsey Pflepsen
  • Publication number: 20230236361
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates to semiconductor devices for use in optoelectronic/photonic applications and integrated circuit (IC) chips. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to photonic devices having thermally conductive layers for the removal of heat from optoelectronic components in the photonic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: HEMANT MARTAND DIXIT, WILLIAM J. TAYLOR, JR., YUSHENG BIAN, THEODORE LETAVIC, OSCAR D. RESTREPO
  • Publication number: 20230110223
    Abstract: In general a hydrogel-lipid-microparticle drug delivery matrix that is tunable and has the ability to deliver sustained release pharmaceutical and / or active agents. The hydrogel-lipid-microparticle drug delivery matrix being echogenic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: William J. Taylor, Kelsey Pflepsen, Mark Ereth
  • Patent number: 11543604
    Abstract: Disclosed is a chip structure that includes heater. The heater includes a heating element with a first end and a second end and, between the first and second ends, different portions with different cross-sectional areas. The heating element further includes first and second terminals at the first and second ends, respectively. Current flowing through the heating element between the first and second terminals causes the heating element to generate heat. However, due to the different cross-sectional areas of the different portions, the current densities through those different portions are different and, thus, the different portions of the heating element generate different amounts of heat per unit length. The heating element can be designed and placed on-chip to facilitate local thermal tuning of different regions of a device or of different devices without requiring multiple different heating elements within a relatively small chip area. Also disclosed is an associated method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc.
    Inventor: William J. Taylor, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220317393
    Abstract: Disclosed is a chip structure that includes heater. The heater includes a heating element with a first end and a second end and, between the first and second ends, different portions with different cross-sectional areas. The heating element further includes first and second terminals at the first and second ends, respectively. Current flowing through the heating element between the first and second terminals causes the heating element to generate heat. However, due to the different cross-sectional areas of the different portions, the current densities through those different portions are different and, thus, the different portions of the heating element generate different amounts of heat per unit length. The heating element can be designed and placed on-chip to facilitate local thermal tuning of different regions of a device or of different devices without requiring multiple different heating elements within a relatively small chip area. Also disclosed is an associated method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. Inc.
    Inventor: William J. Taylor, JR.
  • Patent number: 11435982
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a system for providing a true random number (TRN) or physically unclonable function (PUF), including: an array of voltage controlled magnetic anisotropy (VCMA) cells; a voltage pulse tuning circuit for generating and applying a stochastically tuned voltage pulse to the VCMA cells in the array of VCMA cells, wherein the stochastically tuned voltage pulse has a magnitude and duration that provides a 50%-50% switching distribution of the VCMA cells in the array of VCMA cells; and a bit output system for reading a state of each of the VCMA cells in the array of VCMA cells to provide a TRN or PUF.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc.
    Inventors: Hemant M. Dixit, Julien Frougier, Bipul C. Paul, William J. Taylor, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220254773
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to electrostatic discharge devices and methods of manufacture. The structure includes: a plurality of regions of a first dopant type; insulator material separating each region of the plurality of regions of the first dopant type; and a substrate contacting the plurality of regions of the first dopant type, the substrate comprising a base region of a second dopant type different than the first dopant type and an outer segment surrounding the plurality of regions of the first dopant type, the outer segment comprises an electrical resistivity higher than the second dopant type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Zhiqing LI, William J. TAYLOR, JR., Anindya NATH
  • Publication number: 20220241200
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for treating post-surgical pain comprising: an aqueous carrier; and a lipid phase comprising an anesthetic agent, the lipid phase dispersed within the aqueous carrier. In certain aspects, the aqueous carrier is hydrogel comprised of tyramine substituted hyaluronic acid. In certain embodiments, the hydrogel is formed through di-tyramine crosslinking. In certain embodiments, the degree of tyramine substitution of hyaluronic acid hydroxyl groups is about 0.5% to about 3%. In further aspects, the lipid phase is comprised of a plurality of lipid microparticles. According to certain embodiments, a salt form of the anesthetic unbound by the plurality of lipid microparticles is dissolved in the aqueous carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventor: William J. Taylor
  • Patent number: 11387353
    Abstract: A structure includes a first source/drain region and a second source/drain region in a semiconductor body; and a trench isolation between the first and second source/drain regions in the semiconductor body. A first doping region is about the first source/drain region, a second doping region about the second source/drain region, and the trench isolation is within the second doping region. A third doping region is adjacent to the first doping region and extend partially into the second doping region to create a charge trap section. A gate conductor of a gate structure is over the trench isolation and the first, second, and third doping regions. The charge trap section creates a charge controlled e-fuse operable by applying a stress voltage to the gate conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc.
    Inventors: Jagar Singh, Sudarshan Narayanan, Alvin J. Joseph, William J. Taylor, Jr., Jeffrey B. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210399116
    Abstract: A structure includes a first source/drain region and a second source/drain region in a semiconductor body; and a trench isolation between the first and second source/drain regions in the semiconductor body. A first doping region is about the first source/drain region, a second doping region about the second source/drain region, and the trench isolation is within the second doping region. A third doping region is adjacent to the first doping region and extend partially into the second doping region to create a charge trap section. A gate conductor of a gate structure is over the trench isolation and the first, second, and third doping regions. The charge trap section creates a charge controlled e-fuse operable by applying a stress voltage to the gate conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Jagar Singh, Sudarshan Narayanan, Alvin J. Joseph, William J. Taylor, JR., Jeffrey B. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210240445
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a system for providing a true random number (TRN) or physically unclonable function (PUF), including: an array of voltage controlled magnetic anisotropy (VCMA) cells; a voltage pulse tuning circuit for generating and applying a stochastically tuned voltage pulse to the VCMA cells in the array of VCMA cells, wherein the stochastically tuned voltage pulse has a magnitude and duration that provides a 50%-50% switching distribution of the VCMA cells in the array of VCMA cells; and a bit output system for reading a state of each of the VCMA cells in the array of VCMA cells to provide a TRN or PUF.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Hemant M. Dixit, Julien Frougier, Bipul C. Paul, William J. Taylor, JR.
  • Patent number: 10039495
    Abstract: A pressure transducer mounting device may include a support member and a pressure transducer holder. In use, the support member may attach to a support surface, such as a housing of a power injection device, while the pressure transducer holder is moveably connected to the support member. The pressure transducer holder may expand open to receive one of a plurality of different sized pressure transducers and bias closed to hold a received one of the plurality of different sized pressure transducers. In addition, the pressure transducer holder may move relative to the support member to one of a plurality of different vertically elevated positions. The pressure transducer mounting device may accommodate different pressure transducers, providing a universal mounting device that can adapt to different medical provider preferences and different pressure transducer sourcing options.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: ACIST Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John Russell, William J. Taylor
  • Patent number: 9793171
    Abstract: An integrated circuit transistor is formed on a substrate. A trench in the substrate is at least partially filled with a metal material to form a source (or drain) contact buried in the substrate. The substrate further includes a source (or drain) region in the substrate which is in electrical connection with the source (or drain) contact. The substrate further includes a channel region adjacent to the source (or drain) region. A gate dielectric is provided on top of the channel region and a gate electrode is provided on top of the gate dielectric. The substrate may be of the silicon on insulator (SOI) or bulk type. The buried source (or drain) contact makes electrical connection to a side of the source (or drain) region using a junction provided at a same level of the substrate as the source (or drain) and channel regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignees: International Business Machines Corporation, GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC., STMICROELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Qing Liu, Ruilong Xie, Chun-Chen Yeh, Xiuyu Cai, William J. Taylor