Patents by Inventor Aaron M. Burry
Aaron M. Burry 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: 11935726Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) generator system includes first and second RF power sources, each RF power source applying a respective RF signal and second RF signal to a load. The first RF signal is applied in accordance with the application of the second RF signal. The application of the first RF signal is synchronized to application of the second RF signal. The first RF signal may be amplitude modulated in synchronization with the second RF signal, and the amplitude modulation can include blanking of the first RF signal. A frequency offset may be applied to the first RF signal in synchronization with the second RF signal. A variable actuator associated with the first RF power source may be controlled in accordance with the second RF signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: MKS Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Aaron T. Radomski, Benjamin J. Gitlin, Larry J. Fisk, II, Mariusz Oldziej, Aaron M. Burry, Jonathan W. Smyka, Alexei Marakhtanov, Bing Ji, Felix Leib Kozakevich, John Holland, Ranadeep Bhowmick
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Patent number: 11715624Abstract: A RF generator includes a RF power source and a RF control module coupled to the RF power source. The RF control module is configured to generate at least one control signal to vary a respective at least one of an RF output signal from the RF power source or an impedance between the RF power source and a load. The RF output signal includes a RF signal modulated by a pulse signal, and the RF control module is further configured to adjust the at least one control signal to vary at least one of an amplitude or a frequency of the RF output signal or the impedance between the RF power source and the load to control a shape of the pulse signal. The at least one of the amplitude, the frequency, or the impedance is adjusted in accordance with respective feedforward adjustments that vary in accordance with a respective sensed pulse parameter detected between a matching network and the load.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: MKS Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan W. Smyka, Aaron T. Radomski, Peter Paul, Aaron M. Burry
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Publication number: 20230041177Abstract: A RF generator includes a RF power source and a RF control module coupled to the RF power source. The RF control module is configured to generate at least one control signal to vary a respective at least one of an RF output signal from the RF power source or an impedance between the RF power source and a load. The RF output signal includes a RF signal modulated by a pulse signal, and the RF control module is further configured to adjust the at least one control signal to vary at least one of an amplitude or a frequency of the RF output signal or the impedance between the RF power source and the load to control a shape of the pulse signal. The at least one of the amplitude, the frequency, or the impedance is adjusted in accordance with respective feedforward adjustments that vary in accordance with a respective sensed pulse parameter detected between a matching network and the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2021Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Jonathan W. SMYKA, Aaron T. RADOMSKI, Peter PAUL, Aaron M. BURRY
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Patent number: 11536755Abstract: An arc detector for a RF power supply system, where the RF power supply incudes a first RF power supply and a second RF power supply. A signal applied to a non-linear load varies in accordance with an output from one of the first RF power supply or the second RF power supply. The signal has a frequency. During an arc or arc condition in the non-linear load, the frequency of the signal changes, and if the frequency is outside of a selected range, an arc or arc condition is indicated. The frequency can be determined by digitizing the signal into a series of pulses and measuring a time or period between pulses.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: MKS Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Larry J. Fisk, II, Benjamin J. Gitlin, Mariusz Oldziej, Aaron M. Burry, Matthew G. Harrington, Aaron T. Radomski
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Apparatus and tuning method for mitigating RF load impedance variations due to periodic disturbances
Patent number: 11527384Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) power generation system includes a RF power source that generates a RF output signal delivered to a load. A RF power controller is configured to generate a control signal to vary the RF output signal. The controller adjusts a parameter associated with the RF output signal, and the parameter is controlled in accordance with a trigger signal. The parameter is adjusted in accordance with a cost function, and the cost function is determined by intruding a perturbation into an actuator that affects the cost function. The actuator may control an external RF output signal, and the trigger signal may vary in accordance with the external RF output signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: MKS Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Aaron M. Burry, Aaron T. Radomski, Mariusz Oldziej, Peter Paul, Ross Reinhardt -
Apparatus and Tuning Method for Mitigating RF Load Impedance Variations Due to Periodic Disturbances
Publication number: 20220165545Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) power generation system includes a RF power source that generates a RF output signal delivered to a load. A RF power controller is configured to generate a control signal to vary the RF output signal. The controller adjusts a parameter associated with the RF output signal, and the parameter is controlled in accordance with a trigger signal. The parameter is adjusted in accordance with a cost function, and the cost function is determined by intruding a perturbation into an actuator that affects the cost function. The actuator may control an external RF output signal, and the trigger signal may vary in accordance with the external RF output signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Aaron M. BURRY, Aaron T. RADOMSKI, Mariusz OLDZIEJ, Peter PAUL, Ross REINHARDT -
Patent number: 11315757Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) generator is configured to generate a RF signal. The RF signal can be modulated by a pulse having one or multiple states. During an initial state at pulse initiation, the RF generator adjusts the impedance match by selecting the frequency of the RF signal. During a second state of the pulse, the RF generator adjusts the impedance match using a matching network. The first state includes controlling the RF generator to output a power burst, and the second state includes controlling the generator to output an operating power.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: MKS Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Linnell Martinez, Jonathan W. Smyka, Scott White, Aaron M. Burry
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Publication number: 20220005674Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) generator system includes first and second RF power sources, each RF power source applying a respective RF signal and second RF signal to a load. The first RF signal is applied in accordance with the application of the second RF signal. The application of the first RF signal is synchronized to application of the second RF signal. The first RF signal may be amplitude modulated in synchronization with the second RF signal, and the amplitude modulation can include blanking of the first RF signal. A frequency offset may be applied to the first RF signal in synchronization with the second RF signal. A variable actuator associated with the first RF power source may be controlled in accordance with the second RF signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Aaron T. RADOMSKI, Benjamin J. GITLIN, Larry J. FISK, II, Mariusz OLDZIEJ, Aaron M. BURRY, Jonathan W. SMYKA, Alexei MARAKHTANOV, Bing JI, Felix Leib KOZAKEVICH, John HOLLAND, Ranadeep BHOWMICK
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Publication number: 20210373054Abstract: An arc detector for a RF power supply system, where the RF power supply incudes a first RF power supply and a second RF power supply. A signal applied to a non-linear load varies in accordance with an output from one of the first RF power supply or the second RF power supply. The signal has a frequency. During an arc or arc condition in the non-linear load, the frequency of the signal changes, and if the frequency is outside of a selected range, an arc or arc condition is indicated. The frequency can be determined by digitizing the signal into a series of pulses and measuring a time or period between pulses.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Larry J. FISK, II, Benjamin J. GITLIN, Mariusz OLDZIEJ, Aaron M. BURRY, Matthew G. HARRINGTON, Aaron T. RADOMSKI
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Patent number: 11158488Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) generator system includes first and second RF power sources, each RF power source applying a respective RF signal and second RF signal to a load. The first RF signal is applied in accordance with the application of the second RF signal. The application of the first RF signal is synchronized to application of the second RF signal. The first RF signal may be amplitude modulated in synchronization with the second RF signal, and the amplitude modulation can include blanking of the first RF signal. A frequency offset may be applied to the first RF signal in synchronization with the second RF signal. A variable actuator associated with the first RF power source may be controlled in accordance with the second RF signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignees: MKS Instruments, Inc., Lam Research CorporationInventors: Aaron T. Radomski, Benjamin J. Gitlin, Larry J. Fisk, II, Mariusz Oldziej, Aaron M. Burry, Jonathan W. Smyka, Alexei Marakhtanov, Bing Ji, Felix Leib Kozakevich, John Holland, Ranadeep Bhowmick
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Patent number: 11068966Abstract: According to exemplary methods, automated image processing of images from order locations of a multi-lane drive-thru system is continually performed using an automated ordering system. It is automatically determined if a vehicle is present at any of the order locations based on the automated image processing. It is automatically determined if an order has been initiated into the automated ordering system. When the order has been initiated while the vehicle is present at any of the order locations, an automated sequencing processing is automatically begun. The automated sequencing processing determines an order pick-up sequence for picking up orders at pickup windows of the multi-lane drive-thru system. When the order has been initiated while the vehicle is not present at any of the order locations, a potential out-of-sequence warning is automatically associated with the order and output from the automated ordering system.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Conduent Business Services, LLCInventors: Aaron M. Burry, Peter Paul, Orhan Bulan
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Patent number: 10930470Abstract: A radio frequency power system includes a master RF generator and an auxiliary RF generator, wherein each generator outputs a respective RF signal. The master RF generator also outputs a RF control signal to the auxiliary RF generator, and the RF signal output by the auxiliary RF generator varies in accordance with the RF control signal. The auxiliary RF generator receives sense signals indicative of an electrical characteristic of the respective RF signals output by the master RF generator and the auxiliary RF generator. The auxiliary RF generator determines a phase difference between the RF signals. The sensed electrical characteristics and the phase are used independently or cooperatively to control the phase and amplitude of the RF signal output by the auxiliary RF generator. The auxiliary generator includes an inductive clamp circuit that returns energy reflected energy back from a coupling network to a variable resistive load.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: MKS Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Aaron T. Radomski, Ky Luu, Larry J. Fisk, II, Ross Reinhardt, Matthew G. Harrington, Amish Rughoonundon, Jesse N. Klein, Aaron M. Burry
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Publication number: 20210050185Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) generator is configured to generate a RF signal. The RF signal can be modulated by a pulse having one or multiple states. During an initial state at pulse initiation, the RF generator adjusts the impedance match by selecting the frequency of the RF signal. During a second state of the pulse, the RF generator adjusts the impedance match using a matching network. The first state includes controlling the RF generator to output a power burst, and the second state includes controlling the generator to output an operating power.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Linnell MARTINEZ, Jonathan W. SMYKA, Scott WHITE, Aaron M. BURRY
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Publication number: 20200411289Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) generator system includes first and second RF power sources, each RF power source applying a respective RF signal and second RF signal to a load. The first RF signal is applied in accordance with the application of the second RF signal. The application of the first RF signal is synchronized to application of the second RF signal. The first RF signal may be amplitude modulated in synchronization with the second RF signal, and the amplitude modulation can include blanking of the first RF signal. A frequency offset may be applied to the first RF signal in synchronization with the second RF signal. A variable actuator associated with the first RF power source may be controlled in accordance with the second RF signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Aaron T. RADOMSKI, Benjamin J. GITLIN, Larry J. FISK, II, Mariusz OLDZIEJ, Aaron M. BURRY, Jonathan W. SMYKA, Alexei MARAKHTANOV, Bing JI, Felix Leib KOZAKEVICH, John HOLLAND, Ranadeep BHOWMICK
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Patent number: 10741363Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) generator includes a RF power source configured to generate an output signal at an output frequency. The RF generator includes a frequency tuning module. The frequency tuning module generates a frequency control signal that controls the output frequency of the RF power source. The frequency control signal includes a frequency tuning signal component and a perturbation signal component. The perturbation signal varies an electrical parameter of the output signal. The frequency tuning signal is adjusted in accordance with a change in output signal in response to the perturbation signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: MKS Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Aaron M. Burry, Aaron T. Radomski, Aung Toe, Jesse N. Klein
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Publication number: 20200144025Abstract: A radio frequency power system includes a master RF generator and an auxiliary RF generator, wherein each generator outputs a respective RF signal. The master RF generator also outputs a RF control signal to the auxiliary RF generator, and the RF signal output by the auxiliary RF generator varies in accordance with the RF control signal. The auxiliary RF generator receives sense signals indicative of an electrical characteristic of the respective RF signals output by the master RF generator and the auxiliary RF generator. The auxiliary RF generator determines a phase difference between the RF signals. The sensed electrical characteristics and the phase are used independently or cooperatively to control the phase and amplitude of the RF signal output by the auxiliary RF generator. The auxiliary generator includes an inductive clamp circuit that returns energy reflected energy back from a coupling network to a variable resistive load.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Aaron T. RADOMSKI, Ky LUU, Larry J. FISK, II, Ross REINHARDT, Matthew G. HARRINGTON, Amish RUGHOONUNDON, Jesse N. KLEIN, Aaron M. BURRY
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Patent number: 10546724Abstract: A radio frequency power system includes a master RF generator and an auxiliary RF generator, wherein each generator outputs a respective RF signal. The master RF generator also outputs a RF control signal to the auxiliary RF generator, and the RF signal output by the auxiliary RF generator varies in accordance with the RF control signal. The auxiliary RF generator receives sense signals indicative of an electrical characteristic of the respective RF signals output by the master RF generator and the auxiliary RF generator. The auxiliary RF generator determines a phase difference between the RF signals. The sensed electrical characteristics and the phase are used independently or cooperatively to control the phase and amplitude of the RF signal output by the auxiliary RF generator. The auxiliary generator includes an inductive clamp circuit that returns energy reflected energy back from a coupling network to a variable resistive load.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2018Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: MKS Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Aaron T. Radomski, Ky Luu, Larry J. Fisk, II, Ross Reinhardt, Matthew G. Harrington, Amish Rughoonundon, Jesse N. Klein, Aaron M. Burry
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Publication number: 20190287159Abstract: According to exemplary methods, automated image processing of images from order locations of a multi-lane drive-thru system is continually performed using an automated ordering system. It is automatically determined if a vehicle is present at any of the order locations based on the automated image processing. It is automatically determined if an order has been initiated into the automated ordering system. When the order has been initiated while the vehicle is present at any of the order locations, an automated sequencing processing is automatically begun. The automated sequencing processing determines an order pick-up sequence for picking up orders at pickup windows of the multi-lane drive-thru system. When the order has been initiated while the vehicle is not present at any of the order locations, a potential out-of-sequence warning is automatically associated with the order and output from the automated ordering system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: Conduent Business Services, LLCInventors: Aaron M. Burry, Peter Paul, Orhan Bulan
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Patent number: 10387945Abstract: According to exemplary methods, automated image processing of images from order locations of a multi-lane drive-thru system is continually performed using an automated ordering system. It is automatically determined if a vehicle is present at any of the order locations based on the automated image processing. It is automatically determined if an order has been initiated into the automated ordering system. When the order has been initiated while the vehicle is present at any of the order locations, an automated sequencing processing is automatically begun. The automated sequencing processing determines an order pick-up sequence for picking up orders at pickup windows of the multi-lane drive-thru system. When the order has been initiated while the vehicle is not present at any of the order locations, a potential out-of-sequence warning is automatically associated with the order and output from the automated ordering system.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2016Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Conduent Business Services, LLCInventors: Aaron M. Burry, Peter Paul, Orhan Bulan
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Patent number: 10176384Abstract: This disclosure provides a method and system for automated sequencing of vehicles in side-by-side drive-thru configurations via appearance-based classification. According to an exemplary embodiment, an automated sequencing method includes computer-implemented method of automated sequencing of vehicles in a side-by-side drive-thru, the method comprising: a) an image capturing device capturing video of a merge-point area associated with multiple lanes of traffic merging; b) detecting in the video a vehicle as it traverses the merge-point area; c) classifying the detected vehicle associated with traversing the merge-point area as coming from one of the merging lanes; and d) aggregating vehicle classifications performed in step c) to generate a merge sequence of detected vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2016Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Conduent Business Services, LLCInventors: Orhan Bulan, Edgar A. Bernal, Aaron M. Burry, Yusuf Oguzhan Artan