Patents by Inventor Allen Norman
Allen Norman 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: 20240066293Abstract: Methods and devices for implanting spinal cord stimulation devices, including thin-film spinal cord stimulation devices. In some embodiments, the devices include an introduction needle and/or sheath, a stylet, and a pushing device for urging a stimulation device into the epidural space by controlling the proximal end of the device, including, in some cases, deformable thin-film spinal cord stimulation devices. Further implementations include a deployment device for ensuring deployment of the stimulation device in the epidural space. In other embodiments, the devices include sutures attached to a distal portion of the stimulation device, at least one introduction tube, a lead introduction device, and/or a suture introduction device for urging a stimulation device into the epidural space by controlling both the proximal and distal ends of the device, including, in some cases, deformable thin-film spinal cord stimulation devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Maria Francisca Porto Cruz Westermann, Maria Vomero, Camilo Diaz-Botia, Samuel Ong, Alfonso Chavez, William Walter Norman, Marcus Allen Szamlewski
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Patent number: 11771296Abstract: A cleaning device includes a porous body and a dispensing reservoir disposed within the porous body. The dispensing reservoir has at least one opening being disposed at a predetermined location along a length of the dispensing reservoir such that a rate at which the solution flows into the porous body varies based specific orientations of the porous body. A perforated fluid supply conduit is also disposed within the porous body and extends alongside the dispensing reservoir, the perforated fluid conduit having a plurality of perforations. The dispensing reservoir and the perforated fluid supply conduit are not directly fluidly coupled.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Inventor: Allen Norman Boldt
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Patent number: 10734256Abstract: A heater system is provided that includes a base functional layer having at least one functional zone. A substrate is secured to the functional member, and a tuning layer is secured to the substrate opposite the base functional layer. The tuning layer includes a plurality of zones that is greater in number than the zones of the base functional layer, and the tuning layer provides lower power than the base functional layer. A component is secured to the tuning layer opposite the substrate, and the substrate defines a thermal conductivity to absorb and dissipate a requisite amount of power from the base functional layer. A control system is also provided that has a plurality of addressable control elements in electrical communication with power lines and with the tuning layer, the control elements providing selective control of the tuning layer zones.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2016Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Kevin Ptasienski, Kevin Robert Smith, Cal Thomas Swanson, Philip Steven Schmidt, Mohammad Nosrati, Jacob Lindley, Allen Norman Boldt, Sanhong Zhang, Louis P. Steinhauser, Dennis Stanley Grimard
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Patent number: 10049903Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a heater are provided that generally include forming a laminate having a dielectric layer, a first double-sided adhesive dielectric layer, and a conductive layer. Next, a circuit pattern is created into the conductive layer, and then the circuit pattern is covered with a second double-sided adhesive dielectric layer. The second double-sided adhesive dielectric layer is covered with a sacrificial layer, and then the heater is formed, the heater comprising the dielectric layer, the first double-sided adhesive dielectric layer, the conductive layer, and the second double-sided adhesive dielectric layer. Subsequently, the sacrificial layer is removed.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Kevin Ptasienski, Allen Norman Boldt, Janet Lea Smith, Cal Thomas Swanson, Mohammad Nosrati, Kevin Robert Smith
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Patent number: 10043685Abstract: An apparatus is provided, by way of example, a heater for use in semiconductor processing equipment, that includes a base functional layer having at least one functional zone. A substrate is secured to the base functional layer, and a tuning layer is secured to the substrate opposite the base functional layer. The tuning layer includes a plurality of zones that is greater in number than the zones of the base functional layer, and the tuning layer has lower power than the base functional layer. Further, a component, such as a chuck by way of example, is secured to the tuning layer opposite the substrate. The substrate defines a thermal conductivity to dissipate a requisite amount of power from the base functional layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2016Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Kevin Ptasienski, Kevin Robert Smith, Cal Thomas Swanson, Philip Steven Schmidt, Mohammad Nosrati, Jacob Lindley, Allen Norman Boldt, Sanhong Zhang, Louis P. Steinhauser, Dennis Stanley Grimard
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Publication number: 20180205617Abstract: A system for graphically building a virtual network of computer components, the system including: a processor device for receiving an input library of components to form a network, and for devising communication pathways among the components; a display for displaying a proposed interconnection of components; and a memory device for storing component characteristics, wherein the processor device will produce a visual display of the proposed network based on the components selected for inclusion in the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2017Publication date: July 19, 2018Applicant: BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC.Inventors: Eric Winterton, Daniel Hunter, Allen Norman, Eli Kahn
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Publication number: 20180197757Abstract: A method of manufacturing a heater includes forming a first laminate having a first double-sided adhesive dielectric layer, a sacrificial layer, and a conductive layer. The first double sided adhesive layer is disposed between the sacrificial layer and the conductive layer. Next, a circuit pattern is created into the conductive layer, followed by covering the circuit pattern with a second double-sided adhesive dielectric layer. Thereafter, the second double-sided adhesive dielectric layer is covered with a dielectric layer to form a second laminate. Finally, the sacrificial layer is completely removed to form the heater comprising the first double-sided adhesive dielectric layer, the circuit pattern, the second double-sided adhesive layer, and the dielectric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Kevin PTASIENSKI, Allen Norman BOLDT, Janet Lea SMITH, Cal Thomas SWANSON, Mohammad NOSRATI, Kevin Robert SMITH
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Patent number: 9553006Abstract: An apparatus, such as a heater, is provided that includes a base member having at least one fluid passageway. A two-phase fluid is disposed within the fluid passageway, a pressure of the two-phase fluid being controlled such that the two-phase fluid provides at least one of heating and cooling to the base member. A tuning layer is secured to the base member, and the tuning layer includes a plurality of zones. Furthermore, a component, such as a chuck by way of example, is secured to the tuning layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Kevin Ptasienski, Kevin Robert Smith, Cal Thomas Swanson, Philip Steven Schmidt, Mohammad Nosrati, Jacob Robert Lindley, Allen Norman Boldt, Sanhong Zhang, Louis P. Steinhauser, Dennis Stanley Grimard
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Publication number: 20160118277Abstract: A heater system is provided that includes a base functional layer having at least one functional zone. A substrate is secured to the functional member, and a tuning layer is secured to the substrate opposite the base functional layer. The tuning layer includes a plurality of zones that is greater in number than the zones of the base functional layer, and the tuning layer provides lower power than the base functional layer. A component is secured to the tuning layer opposite the substrate, and the substrate defines a thermal conductivity to absorb and dissipate a requisite amount of power from the base functional layer. A control system is also provided that has a plurality of addressable control elements in electrical communication with power lines and with the tuning layer, the control elements providing selective control of the tuning layer zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2016Publication date: April 28, 2016Applicant: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Kevin Ptasienski, Kevin Robert Smith, Cal Thomas Swanson, Philip Steven Schmidt, Mohammad Nosrati, Jacob Lindley, Allen Norman Boldt, Sanhong Zhang, Louis P. Steinhauser, Dennis Stanley Grimard
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Publication number: 20160118276Abstract: An apparatus is provided, by way of example, a heater for use in semiconductor processing equipment, that includes a base functional layer having at least one functional zone. A substrate is secured to the base functional layer, and a tuning layer is secured to the substrate opposite the base functional layer. The tuning layer includes a plurality of zones that is greater in number than the zones of the base functional layer, and the tuning layer has lower power than the base functional layer. Further, a component, such as a chuck by way of example, is secured to the tuning layer opposite the substrate. The substrate defines a thermal conductivity to dissipate a requisite amount of power from the base functional layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2016Publication date: April 28, 2016Applicant: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Kevin Ptasienski, Kevin Robert Smith, Cal Thomas Swanson, Philip Steven Schmidt, Mohammad Nosrati, Jacob Lindley, Allen Norman Boldt, Sanhong Zhang, Louis P. Steinhauser, Dennis Stanley Grimard
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Patent number: 9263305Abstract: An apparatus is provided, by way of example, a heater for use in semiconductor processing equipment that includes a base functional layer having at least one functional zone. A substrate is secured to the base functional layer, and a tuning layer is secured to the substrate opposite the base functional layer. The tuning layer includes a plurality of zones that is greater in number than the zones of the base functional layer, and the tuning layer has lower power than the base functional layer. Further, a component, such as a chuck by way of example, is secured to the tuning layer opposite the substrate. The substrate defines a thermal conductivity to dissipate a requisite amount of power from the base functional layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Kevin Ptasienski, Kevin Robert Smith, Cal Thomas Swanson, Philip Steven Schmidt, Mohammad Nosrati, Jacob Robert Lindley, Allen Norman Boldt, Sanhong Zhang, Louis P. Steinhauser, Dennis Stanley Grimard
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Publication number: 20130228548Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a heater are provided that generally include forming a laminate having a dielectric layer, a first double-sided adhesive dielectric layer, and a conductive layer. Next, a circuit pattern is created into the conductive layer, and then the circuit pattern is covered with a second double-sided adhesive dielectric layer. The second double-sided adhesive dielectric layer is covered with a sacrificial layer, and then the heater is formed, the heater comprising the dielectric layer, the first double-sided adhesive dielectric layer, the conductive layer, and the second double-sided adhesive dielectric layer. Subsequently, the sacrificial layer is removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Kevin Ptasienski, Allen Norman Boldt, Janet Lea Smith, Cal Thomas Swanson, Mohammad Nosrati, Kevin Robert Smith
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Publication number: 20130220575Abstract: An apparatus, such as a heater, is provided that includes a base member having at least one fluid passageway. A two-phase fluid is disposed within the fluid passageway, a pressure of the two-phase fluid being controlled such that the two-phase fluid provides at least one of heating and cooling to the base member. A tuning layer is secured to the base member, and the tuning layer includes a plurality of zones. Furthermore, a component, such as a chuck by way of example, is secured to the tuning layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: WALTOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Kevin Ptasienski, Kevin Robert SMITH, Cal Thomas Swanson, Philip Steven Schmidt, Mohammad Nosrati, Jacob Robert Lindley, Allen Norman Boldt, Sanhong Zhang, Louis P. Steinhauser, Dennis Stanley Grimard
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Publication number: 20130161305Abstract: An apparatus is provided, by way of example, a heater for use in semiconductor processing equipment that includes a base functional layer having at least one functional zone. A substrate is secured to the base functional layer, and a tuning layer is secured to the substrate opposite the base functional layer. The tuning layer includes a plurality of zones that is greater in number than the zones of the base functional layer, and the tuning layer has lower power than the base functional layer. Further, a component, such as a chuck by way of example, is secured to the tuning layer opposite the substrate. The substrate defines a thermal conductivity to dissipate a requisite amount of power from the base functional layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Kevin PTASIENSKI, Kevin Robert Smith, Cal Thomas Swanson, Philip Steven Schmidt, Mohammad Nosrati, Jacob Lindley, Allen Norman Boldt, Sanhong Zhang, Louis P. Steinhauser, Dennis Stanley Grimard
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Patent number: 7844836Abstract: A method and apparatus for using an integrated circuit card to facilitate downloading reusable content from a server into a terminal. Specifically, the method comprises the steps of verifying that an entitlement contained in the integrated circuit card is correct for receiving the reusable content from the server and downloading the reusable content from the server into a memory of the terminal. The apparatus comprises a terminal, coupled to a remote server and an integrated circuit card, coupled to the terminal via the interface circuit, for enabling the server to download the reusable content in the terminal. The terminal comprises a processor for processing the download of the content from the server, a memory for receiving the downloaded content and an integrated circuit card interface circuit.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2000Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Thomson LicensingInventors: David John Weaver, Richard Allen Norman, Thomas Patrick Newberry