Patents by Inventor Brett Werner

Brett Werner 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).

  • STALK SENSORS AND RELATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20240167848
    Abstract: A stalk sensor comprising a first wand comprising a contact surface at a distal end, a first magnet disposed at a distal end of the first wand, a second wand comprising a contact surface at a distal end, and a second magnet disposed at a distal end of the second wand, the magnet configured to attract the first magnet and thereby the first wand into contact with the second wand at the contact surfaces with the second wand, wherein the first contact surface and the second contact surface are in contact when the stalk sensor is in a home position. The stalk sensor wherein the wands are self-aligning on horizontal and vertical axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Brett Johnson, Stuart Helming, Nathan Risius, Mel Zayas, Kurt Larsen, Lucas Roe, Jacob Werner, Christian Erwin
  • Systems and methods for inhibiting backend access to integrated circuits by integrating photon and electron sensing latch-up circuits
    Patent number: 10204875
    Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods for inhibiting backend access to an integrated circuit are provided including latch-up circuits triggered by photons, electrons, and ions to create catastrophic failures in integrated circuits. Exemplary systems include latch-up circuits with floating gate bit cells which, when triggered, close the latch-up circuits so that the latch-up circuits can amplify current in a positive feedback loop to create a short circuit to inhibit unauthorized individuals from probing or modifying an integrated circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Matthew Kay, Matthew Gadlage, Adam Duncan, Brett Hamilton, Brett Werner, Austin Roach
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING BACKEND ACCESS TO INTEGRATED CIRCUITS BY INTEGRATING PHOTON AND ELECTRON SENSING LATCH-UP CIRCUITS
    Publication number: 20180301427
    Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods for inhibiting backend access to an integrated circuit are provided including latch-up circuits triggered by photons, electrons, and ions to create catastrophic failures in integrated circuits. Exemplary systems include latch-up circuits with floating gate bit cells which, when triggered, close the latch-up circuits so that the latch-up circuits can amplify current in a positive feedback loop to create a short circuit to inhibit unauthorized individuals from probing or modifying an integrated circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Matthew Kay, Matthew Gadlage, Adam Duncan, Brett Hamilton, Brett Werner, Austin Roach