Patents by Inventor Andrew Proctor

Andrew Proctor 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).

  • Patent number: 10546823
    Abstract: Described is an apparatus which comprises: a die having a first side and a second side opposite to the first side; a die backside film (DBF) or die attach film (DAF) disposed over the first side of the die; and a fluorocarbon layer disposed over the DBF or DAF. Described is a method which comprises: applying a die backside film (DBF) over a first side of a die, wherein the die has a second side which metal bumps; and applying a plasma polymerization process to treat the DBF with a fluorocarbon plasma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Balu Pathangey, Mihir A. Oka, Andrew Proctor
  • Publication number: 20190067213
    Abstract: Described is an apparatus which comprises: a die having a first side and a second side opposite to the first side; a die backside film (DBF) or die attach film (DAF) disposed over the first side of the die; and a fluorocarbon layer disposed over the DBF or DAF. Described is a method which comprises: applying a die backside film (DBF) over a first side of a die, wherein the die has a second side which metal bumps; and applying a plasma polymerization process to treat the DBF with a fluorocarbon plasma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Balu Pathangey, Mihir A. Oka, Andrew Proctor
  • Patent number: 9752099
    Abstract: The invention is directed to CLA-rich vegetable oil production from linoleic rich oils by heterogeneous catalysis. The process produces conjugated PUFA in triglyceride form, preferably at least 20% CLA-rich, by isomerization of a non-conjugated PUFA in vegetable oils using a heterogeneous transition metal catalyst promoted by an organic acid and/or thiol-containing compound. The heterogeneous catalysis isomerization process can use steam/vacuum distillation, hydrogenation unit and/or deodorization to produce CLA-rich soy oil. After processing, any catalyst residue may be removed by filtration, beaching, deodorizing, adsorbents or centrifugation to obtain high quality, CLA-rich oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
    Inventors: Andrew Proctor, Chuan Min Ruan
  • Publication number: 20160160154
    Abstract: The invention is directed to CLA-rich vegetable oil production from linoleic rich oils by heterogeneous catalysis. The process produces conjugated PUFA in triglyceride form, preferably at least 20% CLA-rich, by isomerization of a non-conjugated PUFA in vegetable oils using a heterogeneous transition metal catalyst promoted by an organic acid and/or thiol-containing compound. The heterogeneous catalysis isomerization process can use steam/vacuum distillation, hydrogenation unit and/or deodorization to produce CLA-rich soy oil. After processing, any catalyst residue may be removed by filtration, beaching, deodorizing, adsorbents or centrifugation to obtain high quality, CLA-rich oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew Proctor, Chuan Min Ruan
  • Patent number: 9062276
    Abstract: The invention is generally directed to conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)-rich vegetable oil production from linoleic rich oils by heterogeneous catalysis. A heterogeneous catalytic vacuum distillation process is used under high temperature conditions to isomerize linoleic acid in triacylglyceride vegetable oils to CLA to produce CLA-rich oils. After processing, the catalyst may be removed by filtration or centrifugation to obtain high quality, CLA-rich oils. The CLA-rich oils may then serve as a potent and bioactive nutraceutical and can be incorporated into various food products, such as a CLA-rich dressing, margarine or chips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventors: Andrew Proctor, Utkarsh Shah
  • Patent number: 8809560
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to trans-,trans-conjugated linoleic acid compositions and use thereof, and in particular to trans-,trans-conjugated linoleic acid produced from photoisomerization of soy oil in the presence of an antioxidant, and used in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and human and animal food compositions for improved health. The invention also relates generally to a method for treatment and prevention of health-related disorders of obesity by administration of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and/or food compositions containing and/or prepared from trans-,trans-conjugated linoleic acid-rich soy oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventors: Andrew Proctor, Reddy Yettella Yenkata Ramesh, Latha Devareddy, Robert R. Beitle
  • Publication number: 20140154393
    Abstract: The invention is generally directed to conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)-rich vegetable oil production from linoleic rich oils by heterogeneous catalysis. A heterogeneous catalytic vacuum distillation process is used under high temperature conditions to isomerize linoleic acid in triacylglyceride vegetable oils to CLA to produce CLA-rich oils. After processing, the catalyst may be removed by filtration or centrifugation to obtain high quality, CLA-rich oils. The CLA-rich oils may then serve as a potent and bioactive nutraceutical and can be incorporated into various food products, such as a CLA-rich dressing, margarine or chips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
    Inventors: Andrew Proctor, Utkarsh Shah
  • Patent number: 8364304
    Abstract: A method for singulating dies from a wafer includes laser scribing a continuous line on each side of the die, and laser ablating an area adjacent the laser scribed continuous line on each side of the die. The laser ablations in the area adjacent the laser scribed continuous line on each side of the die being spaced from one another. The method also includes sawing the laser abated area adjacent the continuous line. A method for singulating dies from a wafer includes laser scribing a first continuous line, laser scribing a second continuous line spaced apart from the first continuous line, and laser scribing a third continuous line. The third continuous line positioned between the first continuous line and the second continuous line. The third continuous line overlaps the second continuous line and the third continuous line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Starkston, Andrew Proctor, Steve Terry
  • Publication number: 20120295974
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to trans-,trans-conjugated linoleic acid compositions and use thereof, and in particular to trans-,trans-conjugated linoleic acid produced from photoisomerization of soy oil in the presence of an antioxidant, and used in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and human and animal food compositions for improved health. The invention also relates generally to a method for treatment and prevention of health-related disorders of obesity by administration of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and/or food compositions containing and/or prepared from trans-,trans-conjugated linoleic acid-rich soy oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
    Inventors: Andrew Proctor, Reddy Yettella Venkata Ramesh, Latha Devareddy, Robert R. Beitle
  • Publication number: 20100279490
    Abstract: A method for singulating dies from a wafer includes laser scribing a continuous line on each side of the die, and laser ablating an area adjacent the laser scribed continuous line on each side of the die. The laser ablations in the area adjacent the laser scribed continuous line on each side of the die being spaced from one another. The method also includes sawing the laser abated area adjacent the continuous line. A method for singulating dies from a wafer includes laser scribing a first continuous line, laser scribing a second continuous line spaced apart from the first continuous line, and laser scribing a third continuous line. The third continuous line positioned between the first continuous line and the second continuous line. The third continuous line overlaps the second continuous line and the third continuous line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Starkston, Andrew Proctor, Steve Terry
  • Patent number: 7772090
    Abstract: A method for singulating dies from a wafer includes laser scribing a continuous line on each side of the die, and laser ablating an area adjacent the laser scribed continuous line on each side of the die. The laser ablations in the area adjacent the laser scribed continuous line on each side of the die being spaced from one another. The method also includes sawing the laser abated area adjacent the continuous line. A method for singulating dies from a wafer includes laser scribing a first continuous line, laser scribing a second continuous line spaced apart from the first continuous line, and laser scribing a third continuous line. The third continuous line positioned between the first continuous line and the second continuous line. The third continuous line overlaps the second continuous line and the third continuous line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Starkston, Andrew Proctor, Steve Terry
  • Publication number: 20050067391
    Abstract: A method for singulating dies from a wafer includes laser scribing a continuous line on each side of the die, and laser ablating an area adjacent the laser scribed continuous line on each side of the die. The laser ablations in the area adjacent the laser scribed continuous line on each side of the die being spaced from one another. The method also includes sawing the laser abated area adjacent the continuous line. A method for singulating dies from a wafer includes laser scribing a first continuous line, laser scribing a second continuous line spaced apart from the first continuous line, and laser scribing a third continuous line. The third continuous line positioned between the first continuous line and the second continuous line. The third continuous line overlaps the second continuous line and the third continuous line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Starkston, Andrew Proctor, Steve Terry
  • Publication number: 20030018255
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for enabling substantially bloodless surgery and for stemming hemorrhaging. High intensity focused ultrasound (“HIFU”) is used to form cauterized tissue regions prior to surgical incision, for example, forming a cauterized tissue shell around a tumor to be removed. The procedure is referred to as “presurgical volume cauterization.” In one embodiment, the method is particularly effective for use in surgical lesion removal or resection of tissue having a highly vascularized constitution, such as the liver or spleen, and thus a propensity for hemorrhaging. In further embodiments, methods and apparatus for hemostasis using HIFU is useful in both surgical, presurgical, and medical emergency situations. In an apparatus embodiment, a telescoping, acoustic coupler is provided such that depth of focus of the HIFU energy is controllable. In other embodiments, apparatus characterized by portability are demonstrated, useful for emergency medical situations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: Roy W. Martin, Lawrence A. Crum, Shahram Vaezy, Stephen J. Carter, W. Scott Helton, Michael Gaps, Peter J. Kaczkowski, Andrew Proctor, George Keilman
  • Patent number: 6432067
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for enabling substantially bloodless surgery and for stemming hemorrhaging. High intensity focused ultrasound (“HIFU”) is used to form cauterized tissue regions prior to surgical incision, for example, forming a cauterized tissue shell around a tumor to be removed. The procedure is referred to as “presurgical volume cauterization.” In one embodiment, the method is particularly effective for use in surgical lesion removal or resection of tissue having a highly vascularized constitution, such as the liver or spleen, and thus a propensity for hemorrhaging. In further embodiments, methods and apparatus for hemostasis using HIFU is useful in both surgical, presurgical, and medical emergency situations. In an apparatus embodiment, a telescoping, acoustic coupler is provided such that depth of focus of the HIFU energy is controllable. In other embodiments, apparatus characterized by portability are demonstrated, useful for emergency medical situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignees: University of Washington, Sonic Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy W. Martin, Lawrence A. Crum, Shahram Vaezy, Stephen J. Carter, W. Scott Helton, Michael Gaps, Peter J. Kaczkowski, Andrew Proctor, George Keilman
  • Patent number: 6315741
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for enabling substantially bloodless surgery and for stemming hemorrhaging. High intensity focused ultrasound (“HIFU”) is used to form cauterized tissue regions prior to surgical incision, for example, forming a cauterized tissue shell around a tumor to be removed. The procedure is referred to as “presurgical volume cauterization.” In one embodiment, the method is particularly effective for use in surgical lesion removal or resection of tissue having a highly vascularized constitution, such as the liver or spleen, and thus a propensity for hemorrhaging. In further embodiments, methods and apparatus for hemostasis using HIFU is useful in both surgical, presurgical, and medical emergency situations. In an apparatus embodiment, a telescoping, acoustic coupler is provided such that depth of focus of the HIFU energy is controllable. In other embodiments, apparatus characterized by portability are demonstrated, useful for emergency medical situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Inventors: Roy W. Martin, Lawrence A. Crum, Shahram Vaezy, Stephen J. Carter, W. Scott Helton, Michael Gaps, Peter J. Kaczkowski, Andrew Proctor, George Keilman
  • Patent number: 6007499
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for enabling substantially bloodless surgery and for stemming hemorrhaging. High intensity focused ultrasound ("HIFU") is used to form cauterized tissue regions prior to surgical incision, for example, forming a cauterized tissue shell around a tumor to be removed. The procedure is referred to as "presurgical volume cauterization." In one embodiment, the method is particularly effective for use in surgical lesion removal or resection of tissue having a highly vascularized constitution, such as the liver or spleen, and thus a propensity for hemorrhaging. In further embodiments, methods and apparatus for hemostasis using HIFU is useful in both surgical, presurgical, and medical emergency situations. In an apparatus embodiment, a telescoping, acoustic coupler is provided such that depth of focus of the HIFU energy is controllable. In other embodiments, apparatus characterized by portability are demonstrated, useful for emergency medical situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Roy W. Martin, Lawrence A. Crum, Shahram Vaezy, Stephen J. Carter, W. Scott Helton, Michael Gaps, Peter J. Kaczkowski, Andrew Proctor, George Keilman