Patents by Inventor C. Hunter

C. Hunter 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: 20200167075
    Abstract: A flash translation layer method, system, and computer program product, include performing a virtualization of a meta-flash translation layer by: instantiating a range in a NAND chip comprising the number of free blocks using a meta-FTL to create a compatible range of blocks for a type of a feature and a flash characteristic of a translation table if a number of free blocks are available in the NAND chip and instantiating a second range in the NAND chip comprising a second number of free blocks using the meta-FTL to create a second compatible range of blocks for a second type of feature and a second flash characteristic of the translation table, and dynamically programming data on the fly based on an input requirement of a request into the range and the second range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Kaoutar El Maghraoui, Hubertus Franke, Hillery C. Hunter, Gokul Bhargava Kandiraju, Hartmut Erhard Penner
  • Patent number: 10642497
    Abstract: A flash translation layer method, system, and computer program product, include sending a request with a type of feature and a flash characteristic of a translation table for a Solid-State disk, receiving, via a meta-flash translation layer (meta-FTL), the request and checking for a number of free blocks in a NAND chip, and instantiating a range in the NAND chip including the number of free blocks using the meta-FTL to create a compatible range of blocks for the type of feature and the flash characteristic of the translation table if the checking returns a confirmation that the number of free blocks is available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kaoutar El Maghraoui, Hubertus Franke, Hillery C. Hunter, Gokul Bhargava Kandiraju, Hartmut Erhard Penner
  • Publication number: 20200018403
    Abstract: A valve assembly for managing a flow of fluids in hydrocarbon development and production operations includes a valve body having an internal body cavity and a body bore intersecting the body cavity. A valve plug is located within the body cavity and is rotatable between an open position and a closed position. A sleeve is located between the valve plug and the valve body and is rotationally fixed to the valve body and remains rotationally static relative to the valve body as the valve plug rotates. A seal groove is located on a sidewall surface of the sleeve and circumscribes one of the sleeve openings. A seal assembly has a seal ring that is U shaped in cross section with an inner leg that engages the seal groove and an outer leg that extends out of the seal groove and engages one of the valve body and the valve plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LP
    Inventors: Rick C. Hunter, Robert S. Mckee, Manuel Garibay, Chad Eric Yates
  • Patent number: 10525220
    Abstract: A droplet delivery device and related methods for delivering precise and repeatable dosages to a subject for pulmonary use is disclosed. The droplet delivery device includes a housing, a reservoir, and ejector mechanism, and at least one differential pressure sensor. The droplet delivery device is automatically breath actuated by the user when the differential pressure sensor senses a predetermined pressure change within housing. The droplet delivery device is then actuated to generate a stream of droplets having an average ejected droplet diameter within the respirable size range, e.g, less than about 5 ?m, so as to target the pulmonary system of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: PNEUMA RESPIRATORY, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Eric Hunter, Jack C. Hunter, Chengjie Li, Christopher W. Maurer, Louis Thomas Germinario, John H. Hebrank
  • Publication number: 20190358420
    Abstract: A droplet delivery device and related methods for delivering precise and repeatable dosages to a subject for pulmonary use is disclosed. The droplet delivery device includes a housing, a reservoir, and ejector mechanism, and at least one differential pressure sensor. The droplet delivery device is automatically breath actuated by the user when the differential pressure sensor senses a predetermined pressure change within housing. The droplet delivery device is then actuated to generate a stream of droplets having an average ejected droplet diameter within the respirable size range, e.g, less than about 5 ?m, so as to target the pulmonary system of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: PNEUMA RESPIRATORY, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Eric Hunter, Jack C. Hunter, Chengjie Li, Christopher W. Maurer, Louis Thomas Germinario, John H. Hebrank
  • Patent number: 10449314
    Abstract: A droplet delivery device and related methods for delivering precise and repeatable dosages to a subject for pulmonary use is disclosed. The droplet delivery device includes a housing, a reservoir, and ejector mechanism, and at least one differential pressure sensor. The droplet delivery device is automatically breath actuated by the user when the differential pressure sensor senses a predetermined pressure change within housing. The droplet delivery device is then actuated to generate a stream of droplets having an average ejected droplet diameter within the respirable size range, e.g, less than about 5 ?m, so as to target the pulmonary system of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: PNEUMA RESPIRATORY, INC.
    Inventors: Louis Thomas Germinario, John H. Hebrank, Charles Eric Hunter, Jack C. Hunter, Chengjie Li, Christopher W. Maurer
  • Patent number: 10406211
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for interfering with viability of bacteria and related compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignees: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
    Inventors: Dianne K. Newman, Ryan C. Hunter, George A O'Toole
  • Publication number: 20190233837
    Abstract: Tomato plants exhibiting fruit with increased BRIX content are provided, together with methods of producing, identifying, or selecting plants or germplasm with an increased BRIX phenotype and lacking undesirable leaf necrosis. Such plants include tomato plants comprising introgressed genomic regions conferring increased BRIX without necrosis. Compositions, including novel polymorphic markers for detecting plants comprising introgressed alleles providing increased BRIX without necrosis, are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Harriette C. Aarden, Bernardus van den Bosch, Bart Willem Brugmans, Benjamin C. Hunter, Rose I. Rehrig, Maria F. Rodriguez, Bram Rozier, Alberto Vecchietti, Ruth A. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20190229095
    Abstract: Examples of techniques for an integrated wafer-level processing system are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, an integrated wafer-level processing system includes a memory wafer and a processing element connected to the memory wafer via a data connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Philip G. Emma, Hillery C. Hunter, John U. Knickerbocker
  • Publication number: 20190191656
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides Brassica oleracea plants having curds or heads exhibiting increased resistance to downy mildew. Such plants may comprise novel introgressed genomic regions associated with disease resistance from Brassica oleracea MYCOCLP. In certain aspects, compositions, including novel polymorphic markers and methods for producing, breeding, identifying, and selecting plants or germplasm with a disease resistance phenotype are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Meinardus Boon, Franciscus van den Bosch, Benjamin C. Hunter, Gerard N. Koorevaar
  • Patent number: 10304802
    Abstract: Examples of techniques for an integrated wafer-level processing system are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, an integrated wafer-level processing system includes a memory wafer and a processing element connected to the memory wafer via a data connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Philip G. Emma, Hillery C. Hunter, John U. Knickerbocker
  • Patent number: 10283212
    Abstract: Examples of techniques for a built-in self-test (BIST) for embedded spin-transfer torque magnetic random access memory (STT-MRAM) are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method may include: initiating, by a processor, a BIST for the STT-MRAM; performing, by the processor, an error-correcting code (ECC) test for a portion of the STT-MRAM; responsive to the ECC test not being passed, determining whether a maximum signal is reached; responsive to the maximum signal not being reached, increasing the signal and performing the ECC test again; and responsive to the maximum signal being reached, determining that the portion of the STT-MRAM is bad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael B. Healy, Hillery C. Hunter, Janani Mukundan, Karthick Rajamani, Saravanan Sethuraman
  • Publication number: 20190125987
    Abstract: A droplet delivery device and related methods for delivering precise and repeatable dosages to a subject for pulmonary use is disclosed. The droplet delivery device includes a housing, a reservoir, and ejector mechanism, and at least one differential pressure sensor. The droplet delivery device is automatically breath actuated by the user when the differential pressure sensor senses a predetermined pressure change within housing. The droplet delivery device is then actuated to generate a stream of droplets having an average ejected droplet diameter within the respirable size range, e.g, less than about 5 ?m, so as to target the pulmonary system of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: PNEUMA RESPIRATORY, INC.
    Inventors: Louis Thomas Germinario, John H. Hebrank, Charles Eric Hunter, Thomas P. Stern, Jack C. Hunter
  • Publication number: 20190117907
    Abstract: A droplet delivery device and related methods for delivering precise and repeatable dosages to a subject for pulmonary use is disclosed. The droplet delivery device includes a housing, a reservoir, and ejector mechanism, and at least one differential pressure sensor. The droplet delivery device is automatically breath actuated by the user when the differential pressure sensor senses a predetermined pressure change within housing. The droplet delivery device is then actuated to generate a stream of droplets having an average ejected droplet diameter within the respirable size range, e.g, less than about 5 ?m, so as to target the pulmonary system of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: PNEUMA RESPIRATORY, INC.
    Inventors: Louis Thomas Germinario, John H. Hebrank, Charles Eric Hunter, Jack C. Hunter, Chemgjie Li, Christopher W. Maurer
  • Patent number: 10203037
    Abstract: A valve assembly for managing a flow of fluids in hydrocarbon development and production operations includes a valve body having an internal body cavity and a body bore intersecting the body cavity. A valve plug is located within the body cavity and is rotatable between an open position and a closed position. A sleeve is located between the valve plug and the valve body and is rotationally fixed to the valve body and remains rotationally static relative to the valve body as the valve plug rotates. A seal groove is located on a sidewall surface of the sleeve and circumscribes one of the sleeve openings. A seal assembly has a seal ring that is U shaped in cross section with an inner leg that engages the seal groove and an outer leg that extends out of the seal groove and engages one of the valve body and the valve plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LP
    Inventors: Rick C. Hunter, Robert S. McKee, Manuel Garibay, Chad Eric Yates
  • Patent number: 10170178
    Abstract: Techniques for improving the security of nonvolatile memory such as magnetic random access memory (MRAM) are provided. In one aspect, a method of operating a nonvolatile memory chip is provided. The method includes: overwriting data stored on the nonvolatile memory chip automatically upon the nonvolatile memory chip being powered on. For example, all bits in the nonvolatile memory chip can be written to either i) a predetermined data state (e.g., a logic 1 or a logic 0) or ii) a random data state. A system is also provided that includes: a nonvolatile memory chip; and a writing circuit configured to overwrite data stored on the nonvolatile memory chip automatically upon the nonvolatile memory chip being powered on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John K. DeBrosse, William E. Hall, Hillery C. Hunter, Jeffrey A. Stuecheli, Daniel C. Worledge
  • Publication number: 20180369515
    Abstract: A droplet delivery device and related methods for delivering precise and repeatable dosages to a subject for pulmonary use is disclosed. The droplet delivery device includes a housing, a reservoir, and ejector mechanism, and at least one differential pressure sensor. The droplet delivery device is automatically breath actuated by the user when the differential pressure sensor senses a predetermined pressure change within housing. The droplet delivery device is then actuated to generate a stream of droplets having an average ejected droplet diameter within the respirable size range, e.g, less than about 5 ?m, so as to target the pulmonary system of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: PNEUMA RESPIRATORY, INC.
    Inventors: Louis Thomas Germinario, John H. Hebrank, Charles Eric Hunter, Jack C. Hunter, Chengjie Li, Christopher W. Maurer
  • Publication number: 20180344955
    Abstract: A droplet delivery device and related methods for delivering precise and repeatable dosages to a subject for pulmonary use is disclosed. The droplet delivery device includes a housing, a reservoir, and ejector mechanism, and at least one differential pressure sensor. The droplet delivery device is automatically breath actuated by the user when the differential pressure sensor senses a predetermined pressure change within housing. The droplet delivery device is then actuated to generate a stream of droplets having an average ejected droplet diameter within the respirable size range, e.g, less than about 5 ?m, so as to target the pulmonary system of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: PNEUMA RESPIRATORY, INC.
    Inventors: Louis Thomas Germinario, John H. Hebrank, Charles Eric Hunter, Jack C. Hunter, Chengjie Li, Christopher W. Maurer
  • Publication number: 20180330779
    Abstract: Techniques for improving the security of nonvolatile memory such as magnetic random access memory (MRAM) are provided. In one aspect, a method of operating a nonvolatile memory chip is provided. The method includes: overwriting data stored on the nonvolatile memory chip automatically upon the nonvolatile memory chip being powered on. For example, all bits in the nonvolatile memory chip can be written to either i) a predetermined data state (e.g., a logic 1 or a logic 0) or ii) a random data state. A system is also provided that includes: a nonvolatile memory chip; and a writing circuit configured to overwrite data stored on the nonvolatile memory chip automatically upon the nonvolatile memory chip being powered on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: John K. DeBrosse, William E. Hall, Hillery C. Hunter, Jeffrey A. Stuecheli, Daniel C. Worledge
  • Patent number: 10120810
    Abstract: A method, system and memory controller for implementing memory hierarchy placement decisions in a memory system including direct routing of arriving data into a main memory system and selective injection of the data or computed results into a processor cache in a computer system. A memory controller, or a processing element in a memory system, selectively drives placement of data into other levels of the memory hierarchy. The decision to inject into the hierarchy can be triggered by the arrival of data from an input output (IO) device, from computation, or from a directive of an in-memory processing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Philip Heidelberger, Hillery C. Hunter, James A. Kahle, Ravi Nair