Patents by Inventor Alexander Ritchie
Alexander Ritchie 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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Publication number: 20240121126Abstract: Digital bridging of field devices to an industrial network using an Ethernet Advanced Physical Layer (Ethernet-APL) bridge device. The APL bridge device includes analog interfaces for current-driven and voltage-driven measurement devices and an Intrinsically Safe (IS) APL connection providing power to the bridge device and the measurement devices. The bridge device enables gateway functionality between field device protocols and industrial network protocols.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc.Inventors: Briane Ritchie, Richard Allan Chaney, Mark V. Bertolina, Alexander Johnson, Jeffrey Mattar, Matthew Briggs Michel, Ashutosh Diliprao Katke
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Publication number: 20220266956Abstract: This invention relates to a parachute sea anchor system deployable from a payload tube. There is provided a parachute sea anchor system suitable for launch from a vessel comprising at least one payload tube, said payload tube, comprising a payload canister, which comprises a parachute sea anchor, wherein said parachute sea anchor comprises a buoy tethered thereto, wherein said payload canister is attached to said vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2020Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventors: Simon Phillip Newby, Jason Michael Dobb, David Charles Alexander Ritchie, Adam Benedict Bruce Cowley
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Patent number: 10938478Abstract: Dynamic power in cable access networks may be reduced. First, a peak data rate associated with a network may be determined. Then, a modulation order and an associated Radio Frequency (RF) level that will support the determined peak data rate may be determined. Next, a power value to be transmitted by a node in the network based on the determined modulation order and the associated RF level may be determined. A bias value may then be determined for the node to support the determined power value.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: John Holobinko, John Alexander Ritchie, Jr.
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Patent number: 10880008Abstract: Per-port performance optimization may be provided. First, performance data may be received corresponding to each of a plurality of ports. Then it may be determined that performance of at least one of the plurality of ports can be improved based on the received performance data corresponding to the least one of the plurality of ports. Next, in response to determining that the performance of the at least one of the plurality of ports can be improved, at least one of a plurality of components may be adjusted corresponding to the at least one of the plurality of ports to improve performance of the least one of the plurality of ports.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INCInventors: Huang Ping, John Alexander Ritchie, Jr.
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Patent number: 10784664Abstract: A three-piece electronics enclosure may be provided. The electronics enclosure may comprise a back housing, a lid, and a center frame. The back housing may comprise back housing heat sinks on an exterior of the back housing and back housing circuitry disposed in an interior of the back housing. The lid may comprise lid heat sinks on an exterior of the lid and lid circuitry disposed in an interior of the lid. The center frame may be disposed between the back housing and the lid. The center frame may comprise a plurality of input/output (I/O) ports comprising a first I/O port and a second I/O port. At least one of the plurality of I/O ports may provide power to the back housing circuitry and the lid circuitry. The center frame may further comprise a power bypass that passes power between the first I/O port and the second I/O port.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: William George Mahoney, John Alexander Ritchie, Jr.
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Patent number: 10771269Abstract: Automated intelligent node setup and configuration in a Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) Network may be provided. First, a desired operating profile for a node connected in a Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) network may be determined by a computing device. Next, based on the desired operating profile, a setting for at least one component in the node may be determined by the computing device. Then the at least one component in the node may be adjusted remotely by the computing device to the determined setting.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: John Holobinko, John Alexander Ritchie, Jr., John Skrobko, Huang Ping
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Publication number: 20200220622Abstract: Per-port performance optimization may be provided. First, performance data may be received corresponding to each of a plurality of ports. Then it may be determined that performance of at least one of the plurality of ports can be improved based on the received performance data corresponding to the least one of the plurality of ports. Next, in response to determining that the performance of the at least one of the plurality of ports can be improved, at least one of a plurality of components may be adjusted corresponding to the at least one of the plurality of ports to improve performance of the least one of the plurality of ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Huang Ping, John Alexander Ritchie, JR.
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Patent number: 10594399Abstract: Per-port performance optimization may be provided. First, performance data may be received corresponding to each of a plurality of ports. Then it may be determined that performance of at least one of the plurality of ports can be improved based on the received performance data corresponding to the least one of the plurality of ports. Next, in response to determining that the performance of the at least one of the plurality of ports can be improved, at least one of a plurality of components may be adjusted corresponding to the at least one of the plurality of ports to improve performance of the least one of the plurality of ports.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2019Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Huang Ping, John Alexander Ritchie, Jr.
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Publication number: 20200076507Abstract: Dynamic power in cable access networks may be reduced. First, a peak data rate associated with a network may be determined. Then, a modulation order and an associated Radio Frequency (RF) level that will support the determined peak data rate may be determined. Next, a power value to be transmitted by a node in the network based on the determined modulation order and the associated RF level may be determined. A bias value may then be determined for the node to support the determined power value.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: John Holobinko, John Alexander Ritchie, JR.
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Patent number: 10523270Abstract: Full Duplex (FDX) enhanced node deployment may be provided. First, a first device level may be provided comprising a first plurality of FDX enhanced nodes. The first plurality of FDX enhanced nodes may comprise a first FDX enhanced node and a second FDX enhanced node. The first plurality of FDX enhanced nodes may be operated in a first mode. Next, a second device level may be provided comprising a third FDX enhanced node. The second device level may be upstream from the first device level. The third FDX enhanced node may be operated in a second mode. Then an input port of the first FDX enhanced node and an input port of the second FDX enhanced node may be provided with a same type of input that is being provided to an input port of the third FDX enhanced node. The first plurality of FDX enhanced nodes may then be switched from being operated in the first mode to being operated in the second mode.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: John T. Chapman, Hang Jin, John Holobinko, Yubin Chen, John Alexander Ritchie, Jr., Martin Mattingly
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Publication number: 20190386700Abstract: Full Duplex (FDX) enhanced node deployment may be provided. First, a first device level may be provided comprising a first plurality of FDX enhanced nodes. The first plurality of FDX enhanced nodes may comprise a first FDX enhanced node and a second FDX enhanced node. The first plurality of FDX enhanced nodes may be operated in a first mode. Next, a second device level may be provided comprising a third FDX enhanced node. The second device level may be upstream from the first device level. The third FDX enhanced node may be operated in a second mode. Then an input port of the first FDX enhanced node and an input port of the second FDX enhanced node may be provided with a same type of input that is being provided to an input port of the third FDX enhanced node. The first plurality of FDX enhanced nodes may then be switched from being operated in the first mode to being operated in the second mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: John T. Chapman, Hang Jin, John Holobinko, Yubin Chen, John Alexander Ritchie, JR., Martin Mattingly
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Publication number: 20190280886Abstract: Automated intelligent node setup and configuration in a Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) Network may be provided. First, a desired operating profile for a node connected in a Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) network may be determined by a computing device. Next, based on the desired operating profile, a setting for at least one component in the node may be determined by the computing device. Then the at least one component in the node may be adjusted remotely by the computing device to the determined setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: John Holobinko, John Alexander Ritchie, JR., John Skrobko, Huang Ping
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Publication number: 20190273369Abstract: A three-piece electronics enclosure may be provided. The electronics enclosure may comprise a back housing, a lid, and a center frame. The back housing may comprise back housing heat sinks on an exterior of the back housing and back housing circuitry disposed in an interior of the back housing. The lid may comprise lid heat sinks on an exterior of the lid and lid circuitry disposed in an interior of the lid. The center frame may be disposed between the back housing and the lid. The center frame may comprise a plurality of input/output (I/O) ports comprising a first I/O port and a second I/O port. At least one of the plurality of I/O ports may provide power to the back housing circuitry and the lid circuitry. The center frame may further comprise a power bypass that passes power between the first I/O port and the second I/O port.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: September 5, 2019Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: William George Mahoney, John Alexander Ritchie, JR.
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Publication number: 20190149235Abstract: Per-port performance optimization may be provided. First, performance data may be received corresponding to each of a plurality of ports. Then it may be determined that performance of at least one of the plurality of ports can be improved based on the received performance data corresponding to the least one of the plurality of ports. Next, in response to determining that the performance of the at least one of the plurality of ports can be improved, at least one of a plurality of components may be adjusted corresponding to the at least one of the plurality of ports to improve performance of the least one of the plurality of ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Huang Ping, John Alexander Ritchie, JR.
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Patent number: 10187149Abstract: Per-port performance optimization may be provided. First, performance data may be received corresponding to each of a plurality of ports. Then it may be determined that performance of at least one of the plurality of ports can be improved based on the received performance data corresponding to the least one of the plurality of ports. Next, in response to determining that the performance of the at least one of the plurality of ports can be improved, at least one of a plurality of components may be adjusted corresponding to the at least one of the plurality of ports to improve performance of the least one of the plurality of ports.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Huang Ping, John Alexander Ritchie, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180323876Abstract: Per-port performance optimization may be provided. First, performance data may be received corresponding to each of a plurality of ports. Then it may be determined that performance of at least one of the plurality of ports can be improved based on the received performance data corresponding to the least one of the plurality of ports. Next, in response to determining that the performance of the at least one of the plurality of ports can be improved, at least one of a plurality of components may be adjusted corresponding to the at least one of the plurality of ports to improve performance of the least one of the plurality of ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2017Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Huang Ping, John Alexander Ritchie, JR.
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Patent number: 8790499Abstract: A process kit for a sputtering chamber comprises a deposition ring, cover ring, and a shield assembly, for placement about a substrate support in a sputtering chamber. The deposition ring comprising an annular band with an inner lip extending transversely, a raised ridge substantially parallel to the substrate support, an inner open channel, and a ledge radially outward of the raised ridge. A cover ring at least partially covers the deposition ring, the cover ring comprising an annular plate comprising a footing which rests on a surface about the substrate support, and downwardly extending first and second cylindrical walls.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2006Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Donny Young, Alan Alexander Ritchie, Ilyoung (Richard) Hong, Kathleen A. Scheible
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Patent number: 8780277Abstract: A television receiver for receiving TV signals when unknown interference is present in a predetermined bandwidth in which the TV signals are transmitted. The TV receiver comprises an input, a tuner, a configurable filter and a controller circuitry. The input receives a radio frequency (RF) signal comprising the terrestrial TV signals. The tuner is configured to detect the terrestrial TV signals, where the terrestrial TV signals include a plurality of frequency channels within a predetermined bandwidth and the plurality of frequency channels provide TV signals which communicate TV channels. The configurable filter is configurable to suppress signals received from one or more of the plurality of frequency channels within the predetermined bandwidth.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Europe LimitedInventors: David Williams, Stephen Beck, John Nicholas Wilson, James Kenneth Alexander Ritchie
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Publication number: 20140085544Abstract: A television receiver for receiving TV signals when unknown interference is present in a predetermined bandwidth in which the TV signals are transmitted. The TV receiver comprises an input, a tuner, a configurable filter and a controller circuitry. The input receives a radio frequency (RF) signal comprising the terrestrial TV signals. The tuner is configured to detect the terrestrial TV signals, where the terrestrial TV signals include a plurality of frequency channels within a predetermined bandwidth and the plurality of frequency channels provide TV signals which communicate TV channels. The configurable filter is configurable to suppress signals received from one or more of the plurality of frequency channels within the predetermined bandwidth.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicants: Sony Europe Limited, Sony CorporationInventors: David WILLIAMS, Stephen BECK, John Nicholas WILSON, James Kenneth Alexander RITCHIE
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Patent number: 8647484Abstract: A sputtering chamber has a sputtering target comprising a backing plate and a sputtering plate. The backing plate has a groove. The sputtering plate comprises a cylindrical mesa having a plane, and an annular inclined rim surrounding the cylindrical mesa. In one version, the backing plate comprises a material having a high thermal conductivity and a low electrical resistivity. In another version, the backing plate comprises a backside surface with a single groove or a plurality of grooves.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2006Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Alan Alexander Ritchie, Donny Young, Ilyoung (Richard) Hong, Kathleen A. Scheible, Umesh Kelkar