Patents by Inventor Charles E. Cox

Charles E. Cox 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: 10546809
    Abstract: A method is provided to supply power to wafer-scale ICs. The method includes receiving a wafer containing ICs placed on the top of the wafer. The wafer has through-silicon vias to provide power from the bottom to the ICs. The method also includes a printed circuit board, which has power rails in a pattern on the top of the printed circuit board, where the rails provide voltage and ground. The method continues with placing metal solder spheres between the bottom of the wafer and the top of the printed circuit board, where the spheres provide connections between the two, and where the spheres are free to move and operate as mechanical springs to resist clamping forces. The method also includes applying clamping pressure to the structure to establish connections by compressing the spheres, where no soldering is required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charles E. Cox, Harald Huels, Arvind Kumar, Xiao Hu Liu, Ahmet S. Ozcan, Winfried W. Wilcke
  • Patent number: 10423877
    Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) neuromorphic computing systems are provided. A system includes a logic wafer having a plurality of processors. The system further includes a double-sided interposer bonded to the logic wafer and incorporating a signal port ring for sending and receiving signals. The system also includes a plurality of 3D memory modules bonded to the double-sided interposer. The double-sided interposer is a wafer scale or a panel scale providing communication between the plurality of processors and the plurality of 3D memory modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charles E. Cox, Harald Huels, Arvind Kumar, Pritish Narayanan, Ahmet S. Ozcan, J. Campbell Scott, Winfried W. Wilcke
  • Publication number: 20190035722
    Abstract: A method is provided to supply power to wafer-scale ICs. The method includes receiving a wafer containing ICs placed on the top of the wafer. The wafer has through-silicon vias to provide power from the bottom to the ICs. The method also includes a printed circuit board, which has power rails in a pattern on the top of the printed circuit board, where the rails provide voltage and ground. The method continues with placing metal solder spheres between the bottom of the wafer and the top of the printed circuit board, where the spheres provide connections between the two, and where the spheres are free to move and operate as mechanical springs to resist clamping forces. The method also includes applying clamping pressure to the structure to establish connections by compressing the spheres, where no soldering is required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Charles E. Cox, Harald Huels, Arvind Kumar, Xiao Hu Liu, Ahmet S. Ozcan, Winfried W. Wilcke
  • Patent number: 10147676
    Abstract: A method is provided to supply power to wafer-scale ICs. The method includes receiving a wafer containing ICs placed on the top of the wafer. The wafer has through-hole vias to provide power from the bottom to the ICs. The method also includes a printed circuit board, which has power rails in a pattern on the top of the printed circuit board, where the rails provide voltage and ground. The method continues with placing metal solder spheres between the bottom of the wafer and the top of the printed circuit board, where the spheres provide connections between the two, and where the spheres are free to move and operate as mechanical springs to resist clamping forces. The method also includes applying clamping pressure to the structure to establish connections by compressing the spheres, where no soldering is required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charles E. Cox, Harald Huels, Arvind Kumar, Xiao Hu Liu, Ahmet S. Ozcan, Winfried W. Wilcke
  • Publication number: 20180331028
    Abstract: A method is provided to supply power to wafer-scale ICs. The method includes receiving a wafer containing ICs placed on the top of the wafer. The wafer has through-hole vias to provide power from the bottom to the ICs. The method also includes a printed circuit board, which has power rails in a pattern on the top of the printed circuit board, where the rails provide voltage and ground. The method continues with placing metal solder spheres between the bottom of the wafer and the top of the printed circuit board, where the spheres provide connections between the two, and where the spheres are free to move and operate as mechanical springs to resist clamping forces. The method also includes applying clamping pressure to the structure to establish connections by compressing the spheres, where no soldering is required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Charles E. Cox, Harald Huels, Arvind Kumar, Xiao Hu Liu, Ahmet S. Ozcan, Winfried W. Wilcke
  • Publication number: 20180046908
    Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) neuromorphic computing systems are provided. A system includes a logic wafer having a plurality of processors. The system further includes a double-sided interposer bonded to the logic wafer and incorporating a signal port ring for sending and receiving signals. The system also includes a plurality of 3D memory modules bonded to the double-sided interposer. The double-sided interposer is a wafer scale or a panel scale providing communication between the plurality of processors and the plurality of 3D memory modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Charles E. Cox, Harald Huels, Arvind Kumar, Pritish Narayanan, Ahmet S. Ozcan, J. Campbell Scott, Winfried W. Wilcke
  • Patent number: 8114006
    Abstract: A method of removing lesions by implanting a radioactive seed at the location of the lesion, locating the lesion with the radioactive seed, and removing the lesion with the radioactive seed. A kit is also provided by the present invention for use in removing lesions by implanting a radioactive seed at the location of the lesion, locating the lesion with the radioactive seed, and removing the lesion with the radioactive seed. Other embodiments of the invention include: a disposable needle preloaded with radioactive seed(s); and radioactive seeds comprising hooks to ensure proper localization of the seed(s) in the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Charles E. Cox, Emilia L. Dauway
  • Patent number: 7881775
    Abstract: A method of removing lesions by implanting a radioactive seed at the location of the lesion, locating the lesion with the radioactive seed, and removing the lesion with the radioactive seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Charles E. Cox, Emilia L. Dauway
  • Publication number: 20090149747
    Abstract: A method of removing lesions by implanting a radioactive seed at the location of the lesion, locating the lesion with the radioactive seed, and removing the lesion with the radioactive seed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Charles E. Cox, Emilia L. Dauway
  • Publication number: 20030092985
    Abstract: A method of removing lesions by implanting a radioactive seed at the location of the lesion, locating the lesion with the radioactive seed, and removing the lesion with the radioactive seed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Charles E. Cox, Emilia L. Dauway
  • Patent number: 6496717
    Abstract: A method of removing lesions by implanting a radioactive seed at the location of the lesion, locating the lesion with the radioactive seed, and removing the lesion with the radioactive seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Charles E. Cox, Emilia L. Dauway
  • Publication number: 20020087078
    Abstract: A method of removing lesions by implanting a radioactive seed at the location of the lesion, locating the lesion with the radioactive seed, and removing the lesion with the radioactive seed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 1999
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: CHARLES E. COX, EMILIA L. DAUWAY
  • Patent number: 6361319
    Abstract: A method of decreasing the permeabilty of dentin by the application of an effective amount of oxalic acid potassium salt, dihydrate in an aqueous solution at a pH of about 2.0 to 4.0 to the dentin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Inventor: Charles E. Cox
  • Patent number: 5487618
    Abstract: A barrier device for a traffic bollard to protect movable secondary objects, such a vehicle doors, from damage during contact, such as when the doors are opened. Devices are provided which circumferentially span and connect to the bollard. Various attachment methods are taught, including the incorporation of the attachment device embedded in the device during the molding process. Alternatively, a trench design is disclosed to provide concealment of the attachment device following installation. The use of panels cut from the tread section of used vehicular tire casings is disclosed. One embodiment of this design bonds two such panels together placing the attachment apparatus secured longitudinally therebetween. Draw straps are disclosed as a practical attachment device. Printed images may be applied to the exterior surface to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the device or provide a platform for advertisement material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Inventor: Charles E. Cox
  • Patent number: 5444719
    Abstract: A composite encoder/syndrome generating circuit computes both check symbols and error syndromes using a single set of multiplier devices with varying tap weights having values that provide a maximum preselected error correction capability but is readily adjustable, such as by programmable latches, to eliminate from the circuit selectable multiplier devices to reduce the error correction capability without requiring a change in the tap weight values. The circuit may be used to increase or decrease error correction capability (a) according to which of a plurality of concentric bands of recording tracks is being accessed in a banded direct access data storage device, (b) according to noise level as sensed in a data communications channel having an output subject to noise, or (c) according to changes in sending rates in a sending device that sends data at variable rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Charles E. Cox, Gerhard P. Fettweis, Martin A. Hassner, Uwe Schwiegelshohn
  • Patent number: 5438745
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a new and simplified method of installing a vehicle window glass in the glass carrier or regulator of a vehicle. By this method the glass can be mounted more securely and in considerably less time than has heretofore been required. An attachment member, preferably formed of plastic or nylon, is provided. The attachment member is reuseable permitting removal and replacement of the existing glass or a replacement glass. The attachment member has a central aperture and a plurality of circumferentially spaced axially extending angular prongs partially overlying the central aperture and having humps at about the mid-section of the extending surfaces. The inner ends of the axially extending members are of slightly less diameter than are the precut internal diameter of the apertures in the replacement window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Inventor: Charles E. Cox
  • Patent number: 5341599
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a new and simplified method of installing a vehicle window glass in the glass carrier or regulator of a vehicle. By this method the glass can be mounted more securely and in considerably less time than has heretofore been required. A flat washer shaped member, preferably formed of nylon, and having a central aperture and a plurality of circumferentially spaced axially extending angular projections partially overlying the central aperture and having humps at about the mid-section of the axially extending surfaces have become known as "window things", because they do so many good things so well. The inner ends of the axially extending members are of slightly less diameter than are the precut internal diameter of the holes in the replacement window. These members, being formed of nylon, will deflect inwardly sufficiently to permit the slightly enlarged humps of the "window things" to be snapped through the precut holes in the replacement windows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Inventor: Charles E. Cox
  • Patent number: 5255216
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for multiplying an N bit number X(t) by an M bit number O, and a method for making such an apparatus for multiplying numbers are described. The N bit number is partitioned into K non-overlapping bit groups having priorities ranging from 0, which corresponds to the least significant bits in the value X(t), to K-1, which corresponds to the most significant bits in the value X(t). Each bit group functions as an address which accesses a first value in a respective Look Up Table (LUT). The values from the respective LUTs represent a sum of a constant, which is different for different LUTs, and the product of C and the binary value of the bit group to which the LUT corresponds. The values of the LUTs are added together, effectively bit shifted in accordance with their relative priorities, to form a partial product. The process is repeated with the remaining bit groups of X(t) in their order of priority, highest to lowest. An adder partial products until a single result is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Wolf-Ekkehard Blanz, Charles E. Cox
  • Patent number: 4396825
    Abstract: Deflector at top of toasting chamber enhances flow of cooling air in a space between the outer cover of a toaster and the inner wall of a "double wall" structure by projection inward relative to the top opening in the toaster cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1983
    Assignee: SCM Corporation
    Inventors: Charles E. Cox, Roger V. Eeckhout
  • Patent number: 4385629
    Abstract: Utilization of a standard, portable oxygen tank and regulator in an emergency respiratory system including an endotracheal adaptor in fluid communication with the regulator and having a first, flexible tube insertable in the windpipe of a patient undergoing emergency treatment, and a second flexible, manually-operable tube attached to the adaptor in opposed relation to the first tube and compressible to direct the oxygen flowing between the regulator and adaptor into the patient's lungs by way of the first tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1983
    Inventors: E. George Wolf, Jr., Charles E. Cox