Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Fletcher, Yoder & Van Someren
  • Methodology for determining x-ray to light field decentering on digital radiographic image systems
    Patent number: 6478462
    Abstract: The present technique provides a method and system for centering a radiographic imaging system to provide minimal non-diagnostic radiation to a patient. The present technique incorporates a radio-opaque template that is substantially aligned to a light field produced from a light source. The present technique also incorporates a processing module that determines an offset distance from the features of the template to features detectable in data from an x-ray exposure. A processing module determines the offset distance utilizing an algorithm for recognizing the radio-opaque features and determining distances between the features and the detected edges or similar features of the exposure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC
    Inventors: Vincent S. Polkus, Robert M. Stetz, Dale Duemer
  • Method for attaching web-based polishing materials together on a polishing tool
    Patent number: 6478914
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for thermally attaching web-based polishing pads in a chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) system. Specifically, one end of a first web-based polishing pad and an end of a second web-based polishing pad are inserted in a thermal sealing unit. The ends of the polishing pads are brought into contact with each other and secured in place within the thermal sealing unit. A heating element within thermal sealing unit is activated, thereby fusing the polishing pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron T. Bartlett, Gary O. Henderson
  • Coaxial cable bundle interconnecting base and displaying electronics in a notebook computer
    Patent number: 6479753
    Abstract: Disclosed is a coaxial cable bundle interconnecting a base and display in a notebook computer. The cable bundle includes outer cable layers surrounding a bundle of multiple cables. Each of the multiple cables includes a center conductor that is a 40 AWG wire surrounded by a dielectric medium. On top of the dielectric medium is a twisted served shield helically wrapped around the dielectric medium and the center core conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
    Inventors: John F. Borg, Michael D. Maddix, Richard H. Plourde, Jr.
  • Shared redundancy for memory having column addressing
    Patent number: 6480429
    Abstract: A shared redundancy prefetch scheme to provide a reduced number of fuses. DDR SDRAMs allow burst addressing at various burst lengths. DDR SDRAMs generally implement LEFT and RIGHT segment column addressing. In DDR SDRAMs which implement redundant memory arrays, fuses may be used to provide access to the redundant columns. Because burst addressing may begin with a RIGHT segment address, two different columns may be accessed on the same clock cycle. By providing a compare scheme which implements separate compare logic for the lower bits of the LEFT and RIGHT segments and compares these bits to a common fuse set used for both the LEFT and RIGHT segments, the number of fuses in the redundant DDR SDRAM scheme can be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. Jones, Wen Li
  • Self-orienting logo assembly
    Patent number: 6477799
    Abstract: A self-orienting logo assembly so that the logo is always in a horizontal orientation. In the preferred embodiments the logo is located on a disk. The disk is weighted or otherwise designed to have its weight distributed nonuniformly. The disk is located inside a housing. The housing is attached to the computer or other equipment bearing the logo. When the housing is located in a vertical plane the disk rotates to allow the logo to remain horizontal. The disk can be rotationally mounted to the housing or can be suspended in liquid. In an alternate embodiment the disk can have a magnet incorporated so that when the disk is in a horizontal orientation it can act as a compass. In another embodiment a portion of the disk is removed and the housing contains an additional logo or wording. The rotation of the disk can then cover or expose the additional logo or wording.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
    Inventors: Carol Erickson, Kenneth Jansen, David R. Wooten, Guy McSwain, Michael F. Angelo, Keith Lutsch
  • Multifunctional foldable computer
    Patent number: 6480373
    Abstract: A multi-functional computing device that is configurable for a plurality of applications. The technique includes a space saving and configuration technique utilizing multiple joints disposed between multiple sections to facilitate rotational orientation of the sections to adapt to space limitations and other characteristics of a desired environment or application. The multiple sections include a display assembly and a housing assembly for computing components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
    Inventors: Christian C. Landry, Michael J. Scully, John E. Youens
  • System for reducing airflow obstruction in a low profile processor-based device
    Patent number: 6477055
    Abstract: A system for facilitating airflow in a processor-based device, such as a server. The system is particularly amendable for use in low profile devices that inherently have reduced space for airflow. The system utilizes a tray deployed along a base wall or other wall of the device chassis. The tray is utilized to secure a cable or cables that would otherwise inhibit airflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
    Inventors: David F. Bolognia, John R. Grady, Kevin B. Leigh
  • Method of simulating broadband internet content downloads
    Patent number: 6473792
    Abstract: A broadcast reception system or display system is combined with a computer. The reception system includes a receiver that is integrated with a computer, e.g. personal computer. The receiver may be configured to receive analog FM signals and linked data transmitted according to at least one of the RDS and MBS standards. The data serves as a data trigger to provide the user with a prompt on the computer system. The prompt may be utilized to access information related to the primary radio broadcast and previously stored at a memory location, such as a computer disk drive, CD or floppy disk. This permits a user to quickly and easily access large amounts of information relevant to the current programming of a given radio station or to purchase music, goods and services as they are featured in the FM broadcast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Inventors: Edward Q. Yavitz, Adam Q. Yavitz, Noah B. Yavitz
  • Gate area relief strip for a molded I/C package
    Patent number: 6473311
    Abstract: A method and device for providing a relief area on the surface of a molded I/C package. Specifically, a method of reducing delamination at the gate area of a molded I/C package by disposing an area of patterned metal traces on the substrate surface to form a relief area. The relief area will permit the I/C package to be broken away form the molding apparatus while reducing the possibility of delamination or Au/Cu burs at the gate area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Micro Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. James, Richard W. Wensel, Brad D. Rumsey
  • Method of producing rough polysilicon by the use of pulsed plasma chemical vapor deposition and products produced by the same
    Patent number: 6472320
    Abstract: A method for depositing a rough polysilicon film on a substrate is disclosed. The method includes introducing the reactant gases argon and silane into a deposition chamber and enabling and disabling a plasma at various times during the deposition process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Gurtej S. Sandhu, Trung T. Doan
  • Fuel injected engine with cross scavenging
    Patent number: 6468122
    Abstract: An engine in which the cylinders are scavenged according to a cross scavenging technique. The engine includes one or more cylinders in each of which a piston is disposed for reciprocal motion. The engine further includes a direct fuel injection system that allows controlled input of fuel into each cylinder to promote more efficient operation of the cross scavenged engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Bombardier Motor Corporation of America
    Inventors: Scott D. Clements, Richard T. Tunkieicz, Peter E. Lucier, David F. Haman, Richard M. McChesney
  • System and method for improved sensing of exhaust pressure
    Patent number: 6467472
    Abstract: An exhaust pressure sensing system and method for an internal combustion engine. The system includes a pressure sensor positioned to sense exhaust pressure of an internal combustion engine. An attenuator reduces the relatively large pressure fluctuations that would otherwise impinge on the pressure sensor to provide an averaging of the exhaust backpressure to which the pressure sensor is exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Bombardier Motor Corporation of America
    Inventor: Sebastian Strauss
  • Method and apparatus for performing transactions rendering between host processors and I/O devices using concurrent non-blocking queuing techniques and I/O bus write operations
    Patent number: 6466993
    Abstract: In a computer system including one or more hosts coupled via a host bus to each other and a cached host memory, an Input/Output processor providing data to peripheral devices and an I/O bus disposed between the hosts and the Input/Output processor for transfer of information therebetween, an inbound queue structure receives message information from one of the hosts, and an outbound queue structure sends message information from the I/O processor to one of the hosts. Each of the queue structures comprises a pair designated as a free-list buffer and a post-list buffer. The free-list buffer of the inbound queue structure and the post-list buffer of the outbound queue structure are locally coupled to the hosts so that message information transfers between these two buffers and the hosts without incurring I/O bus read operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Bonola
  • Server system having front and rear identification
    Patent number: 6462670
    Abstract: An identification system for a processor-based device. The identification system is readily utilized with rack-mounted devices, such as servers. The system includes an actuator, such as a pair of pushbuttons located at the front and the rear of the device. The system also includes an indicator, such as a pair of lights at the front and the rear of the device that are illuminated upon actuation of the actuator. Thus, a clear indicator is visible from the front and from the rear of the device to permit service or replacement without inadvertent disconnection of an adjacent device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: David F. Bolognia, Kevin B. Leigh
  • Connector map
    Patent number: 6461189
    Abstract: A system and method to facilitate the connection or removal of a first connector from a second connector located on a side of a device having an obstructed view. The system includes a device having a map illustrating the portion of the device that is obstructed from view. The map is located on a more visually accessible portion of the device. The method includes using the map to identify the location of a first connector on a device. The device is then coupled to a system or second device by connecting or removing a second connector, such as an electrical cable or water hose, from the first connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
    Inventor: Terry Koh
  • Computer-based RDS/MBS receiver system for use with radio broadcast signal
    Patent number: 6463469
    Abstract: A radio reception system is combined with a computer system. The radio reception system includes a radio receiver that is integrated with a personal computer system. The radio receiver is configured to receive analog FM signals and linked data transmitted according to at least one of the RDS and MBS standards. The data serves as a data trigger to provide the user with a prompt on the computer system. The prompt may be utilized to access information related to the primary radio broadcast and previously stored at a memory location, such as a computer disk drive, CD or floppy disk. This permits a user to quickly and easily access large amounts of information relevant to the current programming of a given radio station or to purchase music, goods and services as they are featured in the FM broadcast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Inventor: Edward Q. Yavitz
  • Technique for locally reducing effects on an analog signal due to changes on a reference bus in an integrated circuit
    Patent number: 6462989
    Abstract: A technique is provided for reducing changes in the amount of a bias voltage that is applied to a device in an integrated circuit due to local changes on a bus providing the reference for the bias voltage signal. Local transients on the reference bus may occur due to the inductance of the integrated circuit packaging. To prevent the local transients from affecting the amount of bias applied to a device, the local bias signal is allowed to move common mode with the local reference signal by isolating the local bias signal from the bias source. The technique also provides for disabling the isolation of the local bias signal from the bias source in response to a control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian W. Huber
  • Multi-fuel direct injection engine
    Patent number: 6457463
    Abstract: An engine that can operate on a plurality of fuel types. The engine includes one or more cylinders, a fuel injection system and an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit has stored a plurality of fuel maps corresponding to the plurality of fuel types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Bombardier Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Richard M. McChesney, Peter E. Lucier
  • Method and apparatus for reducing input impedance of a preamplifier
    Patent number: 6459265
    Abstract: A feedback circuit is provided for reducing the input impedance of a preamplifier circuit, such as for use with a sensing coil in an imaging system. The feedback circuit permits adjustment of the input impedance by balancing inductive and capacitive components of a feedback control circuit. The imaginary component of the input impedance may be adjusted independently of the real component, to provide a substantially zero input impedance, while allowing adjustment of the stability of the system. The circuitry may function in conjunction with a reactance matching circuit to reduce cross-talk in multiple sensing coil arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Xiaoming Lou, Robert Steven Stormont, Eddy Benjamin Boskamp, Ricardo Becerra, John Francis Prendergast, Sr., Paul Douglas Haig
  • Method for providing an atomic memory read using a compare-exchange instruction primitive
    Patent number: 6460121
    Abstract: A method for performing an atomic read of a memory cell. A plurality of data parts of the memory cell are loaded into a respective first plurality of registers and an atomic compare and exchange operation is executed on the memory cell. The first plurality of registers is read and concatenated forming a value equal to the value of the memory cell. In a first embodiment, a low-order data part of the memory cell is loaded into registers A and B and a high-order data part of the memory cell is loaded into registers D and C. An atomic compare and exchange operation is executed on the memory cell and register A and register D are read and concatenated. In a second embodiment, the contents of register A is loaded into register B and the contents or register D is loaded into register C. An atomic compare and exchange operation is executed on the memory cell and register A and register D are read and concatenated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Bonola