Patents by Inventor Bradley A. Kramer

Bradley A. Kramer 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: 12071534
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides polyolefin compositions and films and method for producing such films. The polyolefin composition contains about 40 wt % to about 95 wt % of a BOCD polyethylene and about 10 wt % to about 60 wt % of a polypropylene, by weight of the polyolefin composition. The polyolefin composition has a 1% secant flexural modulus MD of greater than 250 MPa and a 1% secant flexural modulus TD of greater than 300 MPa, as determined for a layer of the polyolefin composition having a thickness of about 50 ?m and a Dart Impact (Method A) of greater than 15 g/?m and an Elmendorf tear MD of greater than 7 g/?m, as determined for a film containing the polyolefin composition and having a thickness of about 90 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Sushanta Dhar Roy, Bradley A. Kramer, Ying Zou, Jasper Holsbeek, Stefan B. Ohlsson, Maciej M. Pasniewski, Mosha H. Zhao
  • Publication number: 20220017730
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides polyolefin compositions and films and method for producing such films. The polyolefin composition contains about 40 wt % to about 95 wt % of a BOCD polyethylene and about 10 wt % to about 60 wt % of a polypropylene, by weight of the polyolefin composition. The polyolefin composition has a 1% secant flexural modulus MID of greater than 250 MPa and a 1% secant flexural modulus TD of greater than 300 MPa, as determined for a layer of the polyolefin composition having a thickness of about 50 ?m and a Dart Impact (Method A) of greater than 15 g/?m and an Elmendorf tear MI) of greater than 7 g/?m, as determined for a film containing the polyolefin composition and having a thickness of about 90 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Sushanta DHAR ROY, Bradley A. KRAMER, Ying ZOU, Jasper HOLSBEEK, Stefan B. OHLSSON, Maciej M. PASNIEWSKI, Mosha H. ZHAO
  • Patent number: 10673137
    Abstract: A low-profile electronically scanned phased arrays integrated multi-beam cylindrical array that can scan by connecting to one feed or multiple feeds at one time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: The Government of the United States as Represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Naftali Herscovici, Bradley A Kramer, Anatoliy Boryssenko
  • Patent number: 10594162
    Abstract: A system on a package (SOP) can include a galvanic isolator. The galvanic isolator can include an input stage configured to transmit an input RF signal in response to receiving an input modulated signal. The galvanic isolator can also include a resonant coupler electrically isolated from the input stage by a dielectric. The resonant coupler can be configured to filter the input RF signal and transmit an output RF signal in response to the input RF signal. The galvanic isolator can further include an output stage electrically isolated from the resonant coupler by the dielectric. The output stage can be configured to provide an output modulated signal in response to receiving the output RF signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Bharadvaj Bhamidipati, Swaminathan Sankaran, Mark W. Morgan, Gregory E. Howard, Bradley A. Kramer
  • Patent number: 9780726
    Abstract: A quadrature voltage controlled oscillator (QVCO). The QVCO includes a first node for providing a first quadrature signal, a second node for providing a second quadrature signal, a third node for providing a third quadrature signal, and a fourth node for providing a fourth quadrature signal. The QVCO further includes a first coil connected between the first node and the second node and a second coil connected between the third node and the fourth node. The first coil and second coil are positively magnetically coupled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Sachin Kalia, Bradley A. Kramer, Swaminathan Sankaran
  • Publication number: 20170194909
    Abstract: A quadrature voltage controlled oscillator (QVCO). The QVCO includes a first node for providing a first quadrature signal, a second node for providing a second quadrature signal, a third node for providing a third quadrature signal, and a fourth node for providing a fourth quadrature signal. The QVCO further includes a first coil connected between the first node and the second node and a second coil connected between the third node and the fourth node. The first coil and second coil are positively magnetically coupled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Sachin Kalia, Bradley A. Kramer, Swaminathan Sankaran
  • Publication number: 20170126177
    Abstract: A voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) for providing an oscillating output signal. The VCO includes a first inductor, and the oscillating output signal is responsive to a changing current through the first inductor. The VCO also includes a second inductor, proximate the first inductor, coupled to a first cross-coupling stage and a third inductor, proximate the first inductor, coupled to a second cross-coupling stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Sachin Kalia, Bradley A. Kramer, Swaminathan Sankaran
  • Publication number: 20170033614
    Abstract: A system on a package (SOP) can include a galvanic isolator. The galvanic isolator can include an input stage configured to transmit an input RF signal in response to receiving an input modulated signal. The galvanic isolator can also include a resonant coupler electrically isolated from the input stage by a dielectric. The resonant coupler can be configured to filter the input RF signal and transmit an output RF signal in response to the input RF signal. The galvanic isolator can further include an output stage electrically isolated from the resonant coupler by the dielectric. The output stage can be configured to provide an output modulated signal in response to receiving the output RF signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Bharadvaj Bhamidipati, Swaminathan Sankaran, Mark W. Morgan, Gregory E. Howard, Bradley A. Kramer
  • Patent number: 9496926
    Abstract: A system on a package (SOP) can include a galvanic isolator. The galvanic isolator can include an input stage configured to transmit an input RF signal in response to receiving an input modulated signal. The galvanic isolator can also include a resonant coupler electrically isolated from the input stage by a dielectric. The resonant coupler can be configured to filter the input RF signal and transmit an output RF signal in response to the input RF signal. The galvanic isolator can further include an output stage electrically isolated from the resonant coupler by the dielectric. The output stage can be configured to provide an output modulated signal in response to receiving the output RF signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Bharadvaj Bhamidipati, Swaminathan Sankaran, Mark W. Morgan, Gregory E. Howard, Bradley A. Kramer
  • Patent number: 9490747
    Abstract: A quadrature voltage controlled oscillator (QVCO). The QVCO includes a first node for providing a first quadrature signal, a second node for providing a second quadrature signal, a third node for providing a third quadrature signal, and a fourth node for providing a fourth quadrature signal. The QVCO further includes a first coil connected between the first node and the second node and a second coil connected between the third node and the fourth node. The first coil and second coil are positively magnetically coupled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Sachin Kalia, Bradley A. Kramer, Swaminathan Sankaran
  • Patent number: 9484858
    Abstract: A quadrature voltage controlled oscillator (QVCO) for providing an oscillating output signal. The QVCO includes a first oscillating circuit for producing a first output signal and a second output signal, those signals being a first set of antiphase signals. The QVCO also includes a second oscillating circuit for producing a first output signal and a second output signal, those signals being a second set of antiphase signals. The first oscillating circuit also has injection circuitry for injecting the second set of antiphase signals without a DC bias into the first output signal and the second output signal, and the second oscillating circuit also has injection circuitry for injecting the first set of antiphase signals without a DC bias into the third output signal and the fourth output signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Sachin Kalia, Bradley A. Kramer, Swaminathan Sankaran
  • Patent number: 9166270
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided. Transmission line cells are formed in a first region. A first metallization layer is formed over the transmission line cells within a portion of the first region. At least a portion of the first metallization layer is electrically coupled to the plurality of transmission line cells. A second metallization layer is formed over the first metallization layer with an interconnect portion, and overlay portion, and a first balun. The interconnect portion at least partially extends into the first region, and the overlay portion is within the first region. The first balun winding is electrically coupled to the overlay portion and partially extends into a second region. The first region partially surrounds the second region. A third metallization layer is formed over the second metallization layer having a second balun winding within the second region, where the second winding is generally coaxial with the first balun winding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Swaminathan Sankaran, Brian P. Ginsburg, Vijay B. Rentala, Srinath M. Ramaswamy, Eunyoung Seok, Baher Haroun, Bradley A. Kramer, Hassan Ali, Nirmal C. Warke
  • Publication number: 20150222004
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided. First and second hybrid couplers are provided with each having a first port, a second port, a third port, a fourth port and with each being substantially curvilinear. The fourth ports of the first and second hybrid couplers are first and second isolation port that are mutually coupled. The first port of the first hybrid coupler is configured to carry a first portion of a differential signal, and the first port of the second hybrid coupler is configured to carry a second portion of the differential signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Swaminathan Sankaran, Nirmal C. Warke, Hassan Omar Ali, Bradley A. Kramer
  • Patent number: 8837561
    Abstract: A method is provided. An initial bit sequence is received by a receiver. A local oscillator is locked initially to a local reference and subsequently to the received signal using the initial bit sequence, and automatic gain control (AGC) is performed once the local oscillator is locked to the local reference. A Costas loop is then activated so as to achieve carrier frequency offset (CFO) lock, and sign inversion is detected. The receiver then synchronized with an end-of-training pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Nirmal C. Warke, Bradley A. Kramer, Robert F. Kramer
  • Publication number: 20140198550
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided. A differential pair of transistors is configured to receive a first differential signal having a first frequency, and a transformer, having a primary side and a secondary side is provided. The primary side of the transformer is coupled to the differential pair of transistors, and the secondary side of the transformer is configured to output a second differential signal having a second frequency, where the second frequency is greater than the first frequency. A first transistor is coupled to the first supply rail, the primary side of the transformer, and the differential pair of transistors, where the first transistor is of a first conduction type. A second transistor is coupled to the second supply rail, the primary side of the transformer, and the differential pair of transistors, where the second transistor is of a second conduction type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Swaminathan Sankaran, Vijaya B. Rentala, Brian B. Ginsburg, Srinath M. Ramaswamy, Eunyoung Seok, Baher Haroun, Bradley A. Kramer, Hassan Ali, Nirmal C. Warke
  • Patent number: 8760899
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided. A differential pair of transistors is configured to receive a first differential signal having a first frequency, and a transformer, having a primary side and a secondary side is provided. The primary side of the transformer is coupled to the differential pair of transistors, and the secondary side of the transformer is configured to output a second differential signal having a second frequency, where the second frequency is greater than the first frequency. A first transistor is coupled to the first supply rail, the primary side of the transformer, and the differential pair of transistors, where the first transistor is of a first conduction type. A second transistor is coupled to the second supply rail, the primary side of the transformer, and the differential pair of transistors, where the second transistor is of a second conduction type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Swaminathan Sankaran, Vijaya B. Rentala, Brian B. Ginsburg, Srinath M. Ramaswamy, Eunyoung Seok, Baher Haroun, Bradley A. Kramer, Hassan Ali, Nirmal C. Warke
  • Publication number: 20140139297
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided. Transmission line cells are formed in a first region. A first metallization layer is formed over the transmission line cells within a portion of the first region. At least a portion of the first metallization layer is electrically coupled to the plurality of transmission line cells. A second metallization layer is formed over the first metallization layer with an interconnect portion, and overlay portion, and a first balun. The interconnect portion at least partially extends into the first region, and the overlay portion is within the first region. The first balun winding is electrically coupled to the overlay portion and partially extends into a second region. The first region partially surrounds the second region. A third metallization layer is formed over the second metallization layer having a second balun winding within the second region, where the second winding is generally coaxial with the first balun winding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Swaminathan Sankaran, Brian P. Ginsburg, Vijay B. Rentala, Srinath M. Ramaswamy, Eunyoung Seok, Baher Haroun, Bradley A. Kramer, Hassan Ali, Nirmal C. Warke
  • Patent number: 8356459
    Abstract: The specification discloses a method for forming a packaging film. According to the method, a packaging film base layer is provided having a first side and a second side and formed from polymeric materials. At least one additional layer of polymeric material is extrusion coated onto the first side of the base layer. A heat sealable layer is applied onto the second side of the base layer. The method also includes providing a packaging film outer layer having a first side and a second side and formed from polymeric materials. At least one of the outer layer first and second sides is capable of being printed thereon and selected packaging information is printed onto at least one side of the outer layer. Preferably, the outer layer is reverse printed on its second side. Finally, the method includes thermally laminating the base layer and outer layer to one another using a combination of heat and pressure. A packaging film and a method for packaging food products with the film are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Bryce Corporation
    Inventors: Paul E. Larimore, Bradley A. Kramer, Billy W. Crockett, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7281360
    Abstract: The specification discloses a method for forming a packaging film. According to the method, a packaging film base layer is provided having a first side and a second side and formed from polymeric materials. At least one additional layer of polymeric material is extrusion coated onto the first side of the base layer. A heat sealable layer is applied onto the second side of the base layer. The method also includes providing a packaging film outer layer having a first side and a second side and formed from polymeric materials. At least one of the outer layer first and second sides is capable of being printed thereon and selected packaging information is printed onto at least one side of the outer layer. Preferably, the outer layer is reverse printed on its second side. Finally, the method includes thermally laminating the base layer and outer layer to one another using a combination of heat and pressure. A packaging film and a method for packaging food products with the film are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Bryce Corporation
    Inventors: Paul E. Larimore, Bradley A. Kramer, Billy W. Crockett, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7196564
    Abstract: A phase interpolation system includes an input stage that provides first and second modulated input signals having selected first and second relative phase angles. A weighting system is configured to steer a first portion of the first modulated input signal to an output and a second portion of the first modulated input signal to an internal balancing node. The weighting system also is configured to steer a first portion of the second modulated input signal to the output and a second portion of the second modulated input signal to the balancing node. The first portion of the first and second modulated input signals are summed at the output to provide an interpolated output signal having a phase angle that is between the first and second phase angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Narasimhan Trichy Rajagopal, Bradley A. Kramer