Patents Represented by Attorney Fletcher Yoder

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  • Method and apparatus for remote processing of image data
    Patent number: 7623696
    Abstract: A technique is provided for collaboratively processing and/or analyzing a set of image data. The technique provides for the initiation of a collaborative session by an application server. One or more collaborative workstations may join the collaborative session, providing common access to an image data set and to tools for processing and/or viewing the image data set. Operators at the collaborative workstations and/or the application server may thereby simultaneously access, process, and/or analyze the image data set. Communication between the operators via the network supporting the collaborative session may also be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems, Inc
    Inventors: David Matthew Deaven, Girish Kumar Muralidharan
  • Method for bus width negotiation of data storage devices
    Patent number: 7624211
    Abstract: There is provided a method and apparatus for bus width negotiation. One such method includes determining a configuration of a first bond pad, the first bond pad indicating whether a host is configured to communicate with a fixed data storage device or a removable data storage device. If the first bond pad indicates the host is configured to communicate with a fixed data storage device, then the method additionally includes determining the configuration of a second bond pad. The second bond pad indicates the supported bus width of the fixed data storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: David Eggleston
  • Oxidation resistant coatings for molybdenum silicide-based composite articles
    Patent number: 7622150
    Abstract: An environmentally resistant coating comprising silicon, titanium, chromium, and a balance of niobium and molybdenum for turbine components formed from molybdenum silicide-based composites. The turbine component may further include a thermal barrier coating disposed upon an outer surface of the environmentally resistant coating comprising zirconia, stabilized zirconia, zircon, mullite, and combinations thereof. The molybdenum silicide-based composite turbine component coated with the environmentally resistant coating and thermal barrier coating is resistant to oxidation at temperatures in the range from about 2000° F. to about 2600° F. and to pesting at temperatures in the range from about 1000° F. to about 1800° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ji-Cheng Zhao, Bernard Patrick Bewlay, Melvin Robert Jackson
  • Program-verify method with different read and verify pass-through voltages
    Patent number: 7619931
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed, such methods comprising applying a verify pass-through voltage to unselected select lines of the floating-gate memory array that is greater than a read pass-through voltage applied to the unselected select lines. Other methods involve utilizing a cell current for reading a value from one or more memory cells in program-verify operations that is lower than a cell current for reading value from one or more memory cells in read operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrei Mihnea, Todd Marquart, Jeffrey Kessenich
  • Stress distributing wellhead connector
    Patent number: 7614453
    Abstract: In accordance with certain embodiments, the present invention provides a connector for attaching to a multi-toothed profile on a wellhead features a tooth profile that staggers loading preferably starting at a loading surface furthest from the connector body sitting on the wellhead and moving toward the connector body. The staggered loading more evenly distributes stresses on the matching loading surfaces as compared to the result of using a tooth profile on the connector that nearly exactly matches the profile on the wellhead. The joint can then take advantage of an increased preload and exhibit improved stress characteristics when operating at high loading conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Michael W. Spiering, Maoye Sun, Paul D. Bunch, Eric D. Larson
  • System for two-step resist soft bake to prevent ILD outgassing during semiconductor processing
    Patent number: 7605350
    Abstract: In general, the system provides for soft baking a semiconductor wafer so that photoresist layers on the wafer are free of surface voids or craters. In particular, the system provides for manufacturing a semiconductor wafer having no photoresist craters at the completion of a two-step post-apply resist bake (soft bake) in the fabrication of an integrated circuit. In the system, the semiconductor wafer is coated with resist and then baked at both a low-bake temperature and a high-bake temperature. It is theorized that the lower temperature bake either hardens the resist layer before trapped air expands through the resist or displaces the trapped air while the resist layer remains fluid and returns to its conformal shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Shirley, Gordon Haller
  • Pneumatically self-regulating valve
    Patent number: 7603854
    Abstract: A pneumatic motor that includes a cylinder, a piston disposed in the cylinder, and a pneumatically-reset pilot valve. In certain embodiments, the pneumatically-reset pilot valve is configured to move to a first position in response to a change in pressure in the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher L. Strong
  • Sense amplifier circuit
    Patent number: 7606088
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to an equalization circuit, which may include a first sense amplifier having an input, the input being electrically isolated from an input to a second sense amplifier. An equalizer may be connected to the input to the first sense amplifier to provide an equalizing voltage to the input to the first sense amplifier. The input to the first sense amplifier may be equalized by the equalizing voltage independent from the input to the second sense amplifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Chul Min Jung
  • Valve with magnetic detents
    Patent number: 7603855
    Abstract: A motor including a piston disposed within a cylinder and a valve configured to control a flow of a fluid into the cylinder. In some embodiments, the valve has a housing, a valve member disposed in the housing, and a magnetic detent configured to resist movement of the valve member within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher L. Strong
  • Medical facility communications topology
    Patent number: 7606720
    Abstract: A technique for exchanging data between networked medical diagnostic systems of a medical institution is provided. The diagnostic systems may include imaging systems, data management systems, monitors, and so forth, connected to an internal network of the institution. A data communications control system is connected to the internal network and receives data from the systems, transmits data to a remote service provider via an external network, and routes data received through the external network back to the diagnostic systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel I. Kerpelman, Richard L. Frowein, Hubert Anthony Zettel, James F. Kohli, John Heinen
  • Methods for installing a plurality of circuit devices
    Patent number: 7600314
    Abstract: A technique is provided for installing circuit components, such as memory devices, in a support, such as a socket. The device to be installed is supported in a holder or shell. The holder is positioned over a support region in the receiving socket. A manual actuator is pressed into the holder to eject the device from the holder and to install the device in the support. The holder may be configured to hold a single device, or multiple devices aligned in slots defined by partitions. A multi-device tray may be provided for indexing devices toward an ejection slot, through which the devices are installed by manual actuation of an ejecting actuator. The technique provides protection for the device prior to and during installation, and facilitates manual installation of such devices without requiring direct hand contact with the device either prior to or during installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Kinsman, Mike Brooks, Warren M. Farnworth, Walter Moden, Terry Lee
  • Tracheostomy tube combination radial snap and bayonet cannula connector
    Patent number: 7600515
    Abstract: A medical device tube having extended retention tabs with notches therein for improved coupling of an inner cannula connector to an outer cannula connector. The medical device tube comprises an outer cannula connector having retention tabs on an outer cannula connector flange attached to the proximal end of an outer cannula. The retention tabs maintain the snap ears of the inner cannula connector when the inner cannula connector is rotated whereby the notches substantially hold the snap ears. The snap ears may further be positioned in notches in the outer cannula flange when the snap ears lock onto the outer cannula connector flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventor: George Matlock
  • Configurable inputs and outputs for memory stacking system and method
    Patent number: 7602630
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to configurable inputs and/or outputs for memory and memory stacking applications. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention include memory devices that include a die having a circuit configured for enablement by a particular signal, an input pin configured to receive the particular signal, and a path selector configured to selectively designate a signal path to the circuit from the input pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffery W Janzen
  • Interpolated image filtering method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7599579
    Abstract: A technique for processing a digital image in which an operator selection of a field of view triggers the automatic selection of a shrink factor, so that image processing and quality is uniform regardless of the operator selection. Processing of the image includes shrinking the image by the shrink factor, identifying structural elements within the image, differentially processing the structure and non-structure elements, expanding the image by the shrink factor, and texture blending the processed image with the original image. Optionally, high frequency noise may also be blended with the processed image to improve perceived image quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC
    Inventor: Gopal B. Avinash
  • Quick-release jaws with a single-piece bearing chuck
    Patent number: 7594665
    Abstract: A workholding chuck can use actuating members that pivot within a non-split unitary front bearing. The non-split unitary front bearing can include pockets in its central bore that can allow a spherical section of an actuator arm to be inserted into the bearing. The spherical section can include radially recessed areas to facilitate the insertion into the bearing. The jaws can be retained to the actuator arms through the use of a quick-release assembly. The quick-release assembly allows the jaws to easily and quickly be changed to allow the chuck to grasp different workpieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J Crowley, Charlie S Carmoney, Thomas H Dejonghe, Thomas M Grobbel, William R Stickney
  • Image navigation system and method
    Patent number: 7596255
    Abstract: A navigational tool is provided for selection of images of interest in large series of images. Difference indices are calculated between adjacent images in the series, and the indices are used to generate a navigational tool which can be presented as a graphical representation of differences between the images. A viewer may select specific locations or sets of images for viewing by manipulation of a virtual tool based upon the representation of the difference indices. The technique thus provides a highly efficient and intuitive tool for location of images in a series where particular features of interest or changes may occur, permitting rapid access and viewing of these images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Prakash Parayil Mathew, Yaseen Samara
  • Magnetically sequenced pneumatic motor
    Patent number: 7587897
    Abstract: A pneumatic motor having a piston and a magnetically actuated valve. The magnetically actuated valve may be adjacent the piston and, in some embodiments, include a spool valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher L. Strong
  • Resolution adaptive image filtering system and method
    Patent number: 7590306
    Abstract: A technique is provided for improving digital images by analysis of the sampling rate of the image data. The optimal sampling rate is determined, such as based on the point-spread function of the imaging system, and is compared to the actual pixel sampling rate. Based upon the comparison, the image may be shrunk or sub-sampled to provide the optimal sampling rate that allows for optimal image filtering while accounting for inherent variations in spatial resolution of the images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC
    Inventors: Rakesh Mohan Lal, David C. Mack, Gopal B. Avinash
  • Bi-stable medical sensor and technique for using the same
    Patent number: 7590439
    Abstract: A bi-stable sensor is provided that includes a frame upon which electrical and optical components may be disposed and a coating, such as an overmold coating, provided about the frame. A resistance-providing component is provided integral with or external to the coated bi-stable sensor such that the bi-stable sensor has two mechanically stable configurations that may be transitioned between by overcoming the resistance provided by the resistance-providing component and/or the by the coating. In one embodiment, the resistance-providing component comprises an elastic band provided about a hinge of the frame, either within or external to the coating. In one embodiment, the sensor may be placed on a patient's finger, toe, ear, and so forth to obtain pulse oximetry or other physiological measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: William Raridan, George L. Matlock, Joseph Coakley, Darius Eghbal
  • Air intake porting for a two stroke engine
    Patent number: 7578268
    Abstract: A two stroke engine of a particular configuration can have its power output increased by running bigger pistons and using ports in the piston skirt through which to conduct compressed air within the skirt through short passages in the cylinder housing that conduct the air from within the skirt to above the piston. As a result a larger piston can be used for the same spacing and opening size in the block to save the need to redesign the block and the crankshaft. A position adjuster for the piston moves it axially without rotation of the piston ports out of alignment with inlet ports in the housing. The piston rod is held in the crosshead using a flat to prevent rotation while an adjuster nut that is turned creates axial movement in the piston rod with a lock nut securing the final piston position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce M. Chrisman, Randy Coleman