Patents by Inventor Brian Knight

Brian Knight 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).

  • Publication number: 20230245853
    Abstract: A circuit tuning radio frequency (RF) power. The circuit includes a low to mid frequency (LF/HF) tuning circuit including a variable LF/MF capacitor coupled in series with an LF/MF inductor. The LF/MF tuning circuit is coupled between ground and a common node configured to receive an RF input. The circuit includes a high frequency (HF) tuning circuit coupled in parallel to the LF/MF tuning circuit between ground and the common node. The HF tuning circuit includes a variable HF capacitor coupled in series with an HF inductor. Cross parallel isolation occurs between the LF/MF inductor of the LF/MF tuning circuit and the HF inductor of the HF tuning circuit when adjusting the variable LF/MF capacitor or variable HF capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Eller Y. Juco, Karl Frederick Leeser, David French, Sunil Kapoor, Aaron Bingham, David Alan Metz, Brett Herzig, Jacob L. Hiester, Brian Knight
  • Patent number: 11635509
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) imaging device comprising a display receives a three-dimensional (3D) image that is a superposition of two or more images having different image types, which may include at least a 3D RF image of a space disposed behind a surface. A plurality of input control devices receive a user input for manipulating the display of the 3D image. Alternatively or additionally, the radio frequency (RF) imaging device may receive a three-dimensional (3D) image that is a weighted combination of a plurality of images, which may include a 3D RF image of a space disposed behind a surface, an infrared (IR) image of the surface, and a visible light image of the surface. A user input may specify changes to the weighted combination. In another embodiment, the RF imaging device may include an output device that produces a physical output indicating a detected type of material of an object in the space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Fluke Corporation
    Inventors: Mabood Ghazanfarpour, Brian Knight
  • Patent number: 11594397
    Abstract: A circuit tuning radio frequency (RF) power. The circuit includes a low to mid frequency (LF/HF) tuning circuit including a variable LF/MF capacitor coupled in series with an LF/MF inductor. The LF/MF tuning circuit is coupled between ground and a common node configured to receive an RF input. The circuit includes a high frequency (HF) tuning circuit coupled in parallel to the LF/MF tuning circuit between ground and the common node. The HF tuning circuit includes a variable HF capacitor coupled in series with an HF inductor. Cross parallel isolation occurs between the LF/MF inductor of the LF/MF tuning circuit and the HF inductor of the HF tuning circuit when adjusting the variable LF/MF capacitor or variable HF capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Eller Y. Juco, Karl Frederick Leeser, David French, Sunil Kapoor, Aaron Bingham, David Alan Metz, Brett Herzig, Jacob L. Hiester, Brian Knight
  • Publication number: 20210344833
    Abstract: Systems for guiding a user through a workflow routine can include an inspection tool, a user interface, memory, and a processor. The processor can provide instructions via the user interface to perform a workflow routine using the inspection tool and save acquiring inspection data to memory. Instructions can direct a user to which equipment to inspect and/or how to collect inspection data associated with one or more pieces of equipment. Systems can determine which equipment is available for inspection by the user, such as via image recognition or proximity detection, and instruct a user to acquire inspection data associated with such equipment. Workflow routine instructions can be provided to the user via various devices, such as an inspection tool, smartphone, or a tablet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Peter A. Bergstrom, Brian Knight, Jamie Rhead
  • Publication number: 20210202208
    Abstract: A circuit tuning radio frequency (RF) power. The circuit includes a low to mid frequency (LF/HF) tuning circuit including a variable LF/MF capacitor coupled in series with an LF/MF inductor. The LF/MF tuning circuit is coupled between ground and a common node configured to receive an RF input. The circuit includes a high frequency (HF) tuning circuit coupled in parallel to the LF/MF tuning circuit between ground and the common node. The HF tuning circuit includes a variable HF capacitor coupled in series with an HF inductor. Cross parallel isolation occurs between the LF/MF inductor of the LF/MF tuning circuit and the HF inductor of the HF tuning circuit when adjusting the variable LF/MF capacitor or variable HF capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Eller Y. Juco, Karl Frederick Leeser, David French, Sunil Kapoor, Aaron Bingham, David Alan Metz, Brett Herzig, Jacob L. Hiester, Brian Knight
  • Patent number: 10991550
    Abstract: A circuit tuning radio frequency (RF) power. The circuit includes a low to mid frequency (LF/HF) tuning circuit including a variable LF/MF capacitor coupled in series with an LF/MF inductor. The LF/MF tuning circuit is coupled between ground and a common node configured to receive an RF input. The circuit includes a high frequency (HF) tuning circuit coupled in parallel to the LF/MF tuning circuit between ground and the common node. The HF tuning circuit includes a variable HF capacitor coupled in series with an HF inductor. Cross parallel isolation occurs between the LF/MF inductor of the LF/MF tuning circuit and the HF inductor of the HF tuning circuit when adjusting the variable LF/MF capacitor or variable HF capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Eller Y. Juco, Karl Frederick Leeser, David French, Sunil Kapoor, Aaron Bingham, David Alan Metz, Brett Herzig, Jacob L. Hiester, Brian Knight
  • Publication number: 20210055410
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) imaging device comprising a display receives a three-dimensional (3D) image that is a superposition of two or more images having different image types, which may include at least a 3D RF image of a space disposed behind a surface. A plurality of input control devices receive a user input for manipulating the display of the 3D image. Alternatively or additionally, the radio frequency (RF) imaging device may receive a three-dimensional (3D) image that is a weighted combination of a plurality of images, which may include a 3D RF image of a space disposed behind a surface, an infrared (IR) image of the surface, and a visible light image of the surface. A user input may specify changes to the weighted combination. In another embodiment, the RF imaging device may include an output device that produces a physical output indicating a detected type of material of an object in the space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Mabood Ghazanfarpour, Brian Knight
  • Patent number: 10830884
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) imaging device comprising a display receives a three-dimensional (3D) image that is a superposition of two or more images having different image types including at least a 3D RF image of a space disposed behind a surface. A plurality of input control devices receive a user input for manipulating the display of the 3D image. Alternatively or additionally, the radio frequency (RF) imaging device may receive a three-dimensional (3D) image that is a weighted combination of a plurality of images including a 3D RF image of a space disposed behind a surface, an infrared (IR) image of the surface, and a visible light image of the surface. A user input may specify changes to the weighted combination. In another embodiment, the RF imaging device may include an output device that produces a physical output indicating a detected type of material of an object in the space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Fluke Corporation
    Inventors: Mabood Ghazanfarpour, Brian Knight
  • Publication number: 20200075289
    Abstract: A circuit tuning radio frequency (RF) power. The circuit includes a low to mid frequency (LF/HF) tuning circuit including a variable LF/MF capacitor coupled in series with an LF/MF inductor. The LF/MF tuning circuit is coupled between ground and a common node configured to receive an RF input. The circuit includes a high frequency (HF) tuning circuit coupled in parallel to the LF/MF tuning circuit between ground and the common node. The HF tuning circuit includes a variable HF capacitor coupled in series with an HF inductor. Cross parallel isolation occurs between the LF/MF inductor of the LF/MF tuning circuit and the HF inductor of the HF tuning circuit when adjusting the variable LF/MF capacitor or variable HF capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Eller Y. Juco, Karl Frederick Leeser, David French, Sunil Kapoor, Aaron Bingham, David Alan Metz, Brett Herzig, Jacob L. Hiester, Brian Knight
  • Patent number: 10564116
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) imaging device comprises a position sensor, an RF sensor assembly, an optical sensor, a processor, and a memory. The position sensor determines a position of the RF imaging device relative to a surface. The RF sensor assembly captures RF image data representing an RF image of a portion of a space behind the surface at the determined position. The optical sensor captures optical image data representing an optical image of the surface at the determined position. The processor produces a composite image in which at least one or more portions of the RF image and one or more portions of the optical image that correspond to the same position relative to the surface are simultaneously viewable. The RF image data and the optical image data are stored in the memory in association with position data derived from the determined position of the RF imaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Fluke Corporation
    Inventors: Jamie Rhead, Paul H. Heydron, Christopher D. Corrigan, Brian Knight, Nikola Mrvaljevic, Luis R. Silva, Matthew F. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20190204436
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) imaging device comprising a display receives a three-dimensional (3D) image that is a superposition of two or more images having different image types including at least a 3D RF image of a space disposed behind a surface. A plurality of input control devices receive a user input for manipulating the display of the 3D image. Alternatively or additionally, the radio frequency (RF) imaging device may receive a three-dimensional (3D) image that is a weighted combination of a plurality of images including a 3D RF image of a space disposed behind a surface, an infrared (IR) image of the surface, and a visible light image of the surface. A user input may specify changes to the weighted combination. In another embodiment, the RF imaging device may include an output device that produces a physical output indicating a detected type of material of an object in the space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Mabood Ghazanfarpour, Brian Knight
  • Publication number: 20190141236
    Abstract: Systems for guiding a user through a workflow routine can include an inspection tool, a user interface, memory, and a processor. The processor can provide instructions via the user interface to perform a workflow routine using the inspection tool and save acquiring inspection data to memory. Instructions can direct a user to which equipment to inspect and/or how to collect inspection data associated with one or more pieces of equipment. Systems can determine which equipment is available for inspection by the user, such as via image recognition or proximity detection, and instruct a user to acquire inspection data associated with such equipment. Workflow routine instructions can be provided to the user via various devices, such as an inspection tool, smartphone, or a tablet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Peter A. Bergstrom, Brian Knight, Jamie Rhead
  • Patent number: 10254398
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) imaging device comprising a display receives a three-dimensional (3D) image that is a superposition of two or more images having different image types including at least a 3D RF image of a space disposed behind a surface. A plurality of input control devices receive a user input for manipulating the display of the 3D image. Alternatively or additionally, the radio frequency (RF) imaging device may receive a three-dimensional (3D) image that is a weighted combination of a plurality of images including a 3D RF image of a space disposed behind a surface, an infrared (IR) image of the surface, and a visible light image of the surface. A user input may specify changes to the weighted combination. In another embodiment, the RF imaging device may include an output device that produces a physical output indicating a detected type of material of an object in the space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Fluke Corporation
    Inventors: Mabood Ghazanfarpour, Brian Knight
  • Patent number: 10209357
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) imaging device comprises an RF sensor assembly, a position sensor, a processor, and a memory. The RF sensor assembly receives an RF signal for capturing an RF image of a portion of a space behind a surface. The position sensor receives a plurality of signals respectively emitted by a plurality of position markers at known positions relative to the surface. The processor determines a plurality of angles at which the plurality of signals respectively arrive at the position sensor and determines, based on the plurality of angles and the known positions of the plurality of position markers, a position of the RF imaging device relative to the surface. The memory stores the RF image in association with the determined position of the RF imaging device. A time-of-flight or triangulation of signal data may be used for position determination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Fluke Corporation
    Inventors: Jamie Rhead, Paul H. Heydron, Christopher D. Corrigan, Brian Knight
  • Publication number: 20170315073
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) imaging device comprises a position sensor, an RF sensor assembly, an optical sensor, a processor, and a memory. The position sensor determines a position of the RF imaging device relative to a surface. The RF sensor assembly captures RF image data representing an RF image of a portion of a space behind the surface at the determined position. The optical sensor captures optical image data representing an optical image of the surface at the determined position. The processor produces a composite image in which at least one or more portions of the RF image and one or more portions of the optical image that correspond to the same position relative to the surface are simultaneously viewable. The RF image data and the optical image data are stored in the memory in association with position data derived from the determined position of the RF imaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jamie Rhead, Paul H. Heydron, Christopher D. Corrigan, Brian Knight, Nikola Mrvaljevic, Luis R. Silva, Matthew F. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20170315227
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) imaging device comprising a display receives a three-dimensional (3D) image that is a superposition of two or more images having different image types including at least a 3D RF image of a space disposed behind a surface. A plurality of input control devices receive a user input for manipulating the display of the 3D image. Alternatively or additionally, the radio frequency (RF) imaging device may receive a three-dimensional (3D) image that is a weighted combination of a plurality of images including a 3D RF image of a space disposed behind a surface, an infrared (IR) image of the surface, and a visible light image of the surface. A user input may specify changes to the weighted combination. In another embodiment, the RF imaging device may include an output device that produces a physical output indicating a detected type of material of an object in the space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Mabood GHAZANFARPOUR, Brian KNIGHT
  • Publication number: 20170315228
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) imaging device comprises an RF sensor assembly, a position sensor, a processor, and a memory. The RF sensor assembly receives an RF signal for capturing an RF image of a portion of a space behind a surface. The position sensor receives a plurality of signals respectively emitted by a plurality of position markers at known positions relative to the surface. The processor determines a plurality of angles at which the plurality of signals respectively arrive at the position sensor and determines, based on the plurality of angles and the known positions of the plurality of position markers, a position of the RF imaging device relative to the surface. The memory stores the RF image in association with the determined position of the RF imaging device. A time-of-flight or triangulation of signal data may be used for position determination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jamie RHEAD, Paul H. HEYDRON, Christopher D. CORRIGAN, Brian KNIGHT
  • Publication number: 20140164289
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and processes are described that facilitate the production, transmission, analysis, and sharing of information. The disclosed subject matter allows a provider to create meaningful due diligence and disclosure reports on companies seeking to raise money from individuals via the Internet and other communications mediums and present this information in an easily accessibly manner integrated within various mediums, including but not limited to the websites of platforms who serve as intermediaries between the company seeking investment and the potential investing public.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: CrowdCheck Inc.
    Inventors: Sara P. Hanks, Brian Knight, Thaya Knight, Huiwen Leo
  • Patent number: 8589805
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described that facilitate users communicating information. The disclosed subject matter enables users to disseminate information to others, allows the recipients to incorporate significant amounts of custom information with minimal input, and send this personalized information to additional recipients easily via a mobile device. The disclosed subject matter also enables Organizations to target their members more accurately and easily engage in meaningful dialog.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Inventor: Brian Knight
  • Publication number: 20120278733
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described that facilitate users communicating information. The disclosed subject matter enables users to disseminate information to others, allows the recipients to incorporate significant amounts of custom information with minimal input, and send this personalized information to additional recipients easily via a mobile device. The disclosed subject matter also enables Organizations to target their members more accurately and easily engage in meaningful dialog.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventor: Brian Knight