Patents by Inventor Charles A. Allen

Charles A. Allen 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: 11456262
    Abstract: An integrated circuit and method of making an integrated circuit is provided. The integrated circuit includes a substrate having an electronic component. A substrate-based coil is on the substrate and the substrate-based coil is electrically coupled to the electronic component. A magnetic mold compound encapsulates the substrate-based coil and the electronic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Yuki Sato, Kenji Otake, Takafumi Ando, Jeffrey Morroni, Charles Allen Devries, Jr., Kristen Nguyen Parrish
  • Patent number: 11429570
    Abstract: A method for batch data import using advance matching. The method includes: generating a target field for a custom object in an application including a plurality of objects; configuring a data import object with a custom staging field; generating a custom object group for the custom object specifying a parent/child relationship between the custom object and a standard object of the plurality of objects; generating, after generating the custom object group, a field mapping between the custom staging field and the target field in the custom object; and storing the field mapping between the custom staging field and the target field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Salesforce, Inc.
    Inventors: Alison Meyer, Patrick Tewson, Charles Allen
  • Publication number: 20220270984
    Abstract: A packaged electronic device includes a multilayer lead frame with first and second trace levels, a via level, an insulator, a conductive landing pad and a conductive crack arrest structure, the conductive landing pad has a straight profile that extends along a first direction along a side of the multilayer lead frame, the conductive crack arrest structure has a straight profile along the first direction and the conductive crack arrest structure is spaced from the conductive landing pad along an orthogonal second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Naweed Anjum, Michael Gerald Amaro, Charles Allen Devries, JR.
  • Publication number: 20220268391
    Abstract: A pipeline sphere is shown which houses an electronics package. The sphere is formed as a hollow elastomeric body having a predetermined wall thickness and an initially void interior. A carrier tube is positioned within the initially void interior of the sphere and is supported by oppositely arranged carrier plates which are themselves embedded within oppositely arranged end openings of the sphere. A removable inflation valve is contained in one of the valve plates at a first end of the carrier tube. The carrier tube has a plurality of apertures formed through its wall to enable inflating or deflating the sphere. One electronics package that can be used is an electrical tracking device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: S & B Technical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Allen, Pamela C. Murrin
  • Patent number: 11408129
    Abstract: A fibrous structure includes a plurality of discrete wet-formed knuckles extending from a pillow surface of the fibrous structure, wherein the plurality of discrete wet-formed knuckles are arranged in a pattern organized in an X-Y coordinate plane, each of the wet-formed knuckles of the pattern is included within a plurality of rows oriented in an X-direction and a plurality of rows oriented in a Y-direction, and each row in the X-direction is curved in a repeating wave pattern, wherein the repeating wave pattern has an amplitude and a wavelength, and wherein the amplitude is between about 0.75 mm and about 3.0 mm, and the wavelength is between about 25.0 mm and about 125.0 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Osman Polat, Charles Allen Redd, Kathryn Christian Kien, Anthony Paul Bankemper
  • Publication number: 20220234081
    Abstract: Alkaline sprayable aqueous compositions are disclosed. In particular, sprayable alkaline aqueous chlorine compositions including a surfactant system for modifying the viscosity of the composition, are combined with an alkalinity source and a chlorine source. Methods of cleaning having reduced amounts of airborne particulates of the composition during spray applications are also provided according to the invention, namely reduction of airborne particulates having a micron size of 10 or less within a breathing zone of a user of less than or equal to 60 particles/cm3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Christopher Michael McGuirk, Amanda Ruth Blattner, Claire Lucille Notermann
  • Publication number: 20220193289
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for a remotely operable sanitation sprayer for quickly disinfecting large indoor spaces. The sanitation sprayer includes a body supported by drive wheels and one or more casters. The drive wheels are configured to rotate at different speeds to steer the sanitation sprayer. A boom comprising a generally elongate member is vertically coupled with the body. Nozzles disposed along the length of the boom are configured to disperse a disinfectant into the indoor space. The nozzles are of an electrostatic variety configured to electrostatically charge the disinfectant exiting the sanitation sprayer. The sanitation sprayer further includes electronic equipment for remotely operating the sanitation sprayer. A front of the sanitation sprayer may be equipped with one or more cameras and sensors that facilitate detecting nearby objects. The cameras and sensors may be configured provide a first-person view to a practitioner remotely operating the sanitation sprayer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Zachary Meyer Omohundro, Maximilian Fredrick Ballenger Sluiter, Xavier Kevin Dedenbach, Jorge Alejandro Esteves, Damon Christopher Pipenberg, Praveen V. Penmetsa, Charles Allen Goad
  • Patent number: 11360247
    Abstract: A portable detection system comprises an energy source configured to transmit energy, a retroreflective article, a detector configured to sense retroreflective energy produced by interaction of the energy transmitted from the source and the retroreflective article, and an indicator that indicates the detection of the retroreflective energy, wherein at least one of the energy source and the detector are configured to be worn by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael A. McCoy, John Allen Wheatley, Gilles J. Benoit, Charles Allen Shaklee
  • Patent number: 11331696
    Abstract: Alkaline sprayable aqueous compositions are disclosed. In particular, sprayable alkaline aqueous chlorine compositions including a surfactant system for modifying the viscosity of the composition, are combined with an alkalinity source and a chlorine source. Methods of cleaning having reduced amounts of airborne particulates of the composition during spray applications are also provided according to the invention, namely reduction of airborne particulates having a micron size of 10 or less within a breathing zone of a user of less than or equal to 60 particles/cm3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Christopher Michael McGuirk, Amanda Ruth Blattner, Claire Lucille Notermann
  • Publication number: 20220119736
    Abstract: Cleaning compositions that include a non-functionalized alkyl polyglycoside, a nonionic surfactant system, and water. In certain embodiments, the cleaning compositions are substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. Additionally, some embodiments of the invention are substantially free of butyl cellosolve. The cleaning composition is capable of removing both proteinaceous food soils and hydrocarbon-based oily soils. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Mark Levitt, Amanda Ruth Blattner, Victor Fuk-Pong Man
  • Publication number: 20220107969
    Abstract: A method and system provide areas with lifestyle preferences selected by a user. Generally, a computing device receives a selection of one or more lifestyle preferences from the user. In response to the selected lifestyle preferences, a visual display of one or more areas of a geographic map that includes one or more of the lifestyle preferences that favorably compare to the lifestyle preferences of the user is presented to the user via a user interface of the computing device. Additionally, the user may submit a review of the lifestyle preferences available in a particular location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Torri Wollenschlager, Molly Vaughn, John Lucas Bothwell, Kristin E. Booth, Tyler Haycraft, Connor Lirot, Bart Paul Pousson, Courtney Gerard Smith, Garrick Douglas Gabbrants, James Joseph Mellinger, Charles Allen Stokes, Tim Vernon, Anthony Todd Frazier, Thomas Clausing
  • Patent number: 11293580
    Abstract: A pipeline sphere is shown which houses an electronics package. The sphere is formed as a hollow elastomeric body having a predetermined wall thickness and an initially void interior. A carrier tube is positioned within the initially void interior of the sphere and is supported by oppositely arranged carrier plates which are themselves embedded within oppositely arranged end openings of the sphere. A removable inflation valve is contained in one of the valve plates at a first end of the carrier tube. The carrier tube has a plurality of apertures formed through its wall to enable inflating or deflating the sphere. One electronics package that can be used is an electrical tracking device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: S&B Technical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Allen, Pamela Murrin
  • Patent number: 11254897
    Abstract: Cleaning compositions that include a non-functionalized alkyl polyglycoside, a nonionic surfactant system, and water. In certain embodiments, the cleaning compositions are substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. Additionally, some embodiments of the invention are substantially free of butyl cellosolve. The cleaning composition is capable of removing both proteinaceous food soils and hydrocarbon-based oily soils. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Mark D. Levitt, Amanda Ruth Blattner, Victor Fuk-Pong Man
  • Patent number: 11222049
    Abstract: A method and system provide areas with lifestyle preferences selected by a user. Generally, a computing device receives a selection of one or more lifestyle preferences from the user. In response to the selected lifestyle preferences, a visual display of one or more areas of a geographic map that includes one or more of the lifestyle preferences that favorably compare to the lifestyle preferences of the user is presented to the user via a user interface of the computing device. Additionally, the user may submit a review of the lifestyle preferences available in a particular location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Torri Wollenschlager, Molly Vaughn, John Lucas Bothwell, Kristin E. Booth, Tyler Haycraft, Connor Lirot, Thomas Clausing, Bart Paul Pousson, Courtney Gerard Smith, Garrick Douglas Gabbrants, James Joseph Mellinger, Charles Allen Stokes, Tim Vernon, Anthony Todd Frazier
  • Patent number: 11215636
    Abstract: Various examples are provided related to scanning tunneling thermometers and scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) techniques. In one example, a method includes simultaneously measuring conductance and thermopower of a nanostructure by toggling between: applying a time modulated voltage to a nanostructure disposed on an interconnect structure, the time modulated voltage applied at a probe tip positioned over the nanostructure, while measuring a resulting current at a contact of the interconnect structure; and applying a time modulated temperature signal to the nanostructure at the probe tip, while measuring current through a calibrated thermoresistor in series with the probe tip. In another example, a device includes an interconnect structure with connections to a first reservoir and a second reservoir; and a scanning tunneling probe in contact with a probe reservoir. Electrical measurements are simultaneously obtained for temperature and voltage applied to a nanostructure between the reservoirs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of the University of Arizona
    Inventors: Abhay Shankar Chinivaranahalli Shastry, Charles Allen Stafford
  • Publication number: 20210343662
    Abstract: An integrated circuit and method of making an integrated circuit is provided. The integrated circuit includes a substrate having an electronic component. A substrate-based coil is on the substrate and the substrate-based coil is electrically coupled to the electronic component. A magnetic mold compound encapsulates the substrate-based coil and the electronic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Yuki Sato, Kenji Otake, Takafumi Ando, Jeffrey Morroni, Charles Allen Devries, JR., Kristen Nguyen Parrish
  • Publication number: 20210252833
    Abstract: A composite material includes: a substrate layer; a first layer including a thermoplastic material applied to the substrate layer, the first layer having a refractive index greater than 1.2 resulting from application of at least one secondary process to the first layer; and a surface coating including a transparent polymer applied to the first layer. The surface coating has a refractive index of from 1 to 2. Methods for making the composite material and articles including the composite material are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Bing ZHOU, Kaushal GANDHI, Charles Allen HIRSCH, Samuel BENTUM
  • Publication number: 20210240676
    Abstract: A method for batch data import using advance matching. The method includes: generating a target field for a custom object in an application including a plurality of objects; configuring a data import object with a custom staging field; generating a custom object group for the custom object specifying a parent/child relationship between the custom object and a standard object of the plurality of objects; generating, after generating the custom object group, a field mapping between the custom staging field and the target field in the custom object; and storing the field mapping between the custom staging field and the target field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: salesforce.com, inc.
    Inventors: Alison MEYER, Patrick TEWSON, Charles ALLEN
  • Publication number: 20210240923
    Abstract: Provided herein are system, method, and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof for seamlessly adding and removing form fields from a form. A form engine may receive a request to generate a form. The form engine may render a screen to populate the form with form fields and organize the form fields by sections. Form fields may be added to a selected section by toggling a button corresponding to a given form field, from unselected to selected. Form fields may be removed from any given section by toggling a button corresponding to a given form field from selected to unselected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: salesforce.com, inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir MARTINOV, Charles ALLEN, Keld BANGSBERG, Alison MEYER, Patrick TEWSON
  • Publication number: 20210163849
    Abstract: Method for treating a textile under industrial and institutional fabric care conditions to impart softness within a single wash and/or rinse cycle are disclosed. More particularly, the present invention relates to a combination of a liquid or solid fabric conditioning composition and a softening booster for treating a textile to impart softness within a single wash and/or rinse cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Amanda Ruth Blattner, Charles Allen Hodge, Claire Lucille Notermann, Julio R. Panama, Shaun Patrick Kennedy