Patents by Inventor Christopher Doyle

Christopher Doyle 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: 20240114696
    Abstract: Multiple-ferroelectric capacitor structures in memory devices, including in integrated circuit devices, and techniques for forming the structures. Insulators separating individual outer plates in a ferroelectric capacitor array are supported between wider portions of a shared, inner plate. Wider portions of an inner plate may be formed in lateral recesses between insulating layers. Ferroelectric material may be deposited over the inner plate between insulating layers after removing sacrificial layers. An etch-stop layer may protect the inner plate when sacrificial layers are removed. An etch-stop or interface layer may remain over the inner plate adjacent insulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Neumann, Cory Weinstein, Nazila Haratipour, Brian Doyle, Sou-Chi Chang, Tristan Tronic, Shriram Shivaraman, Uygar Avci
  • Publication number: 20240112714
    Abstract: A memory device includes a group of ferroelectric capacitors with a shared plate that extends through the ferroelectric capacitors, has a greatest width between ferroelectric capacitors, and is coupled to an access transistor. The shared plate may be vertically between ferroelectric layers of the ferroelectric capacitors at the shared plate's greatest width. The memory device may include an integrated circuit die and be coupled to a power supply. Forming a group of ferroelectric capacitors includes forming an opening through an alternating stack of insulators and conductive plates, selectively forming ferroelectric material on the conductive plates rather than the insulators, and forming a shared plate in the opening over the ferroelectric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Nazila Haratipour, Christopher Neumann, Brian Doyle, Sou-Chi Chang, Bernal Granados Alpizar, Sarah Atanasov, Matthew Metz, Uygar Avci, Jack Kavalieros, Shriram Shivaraman
  • Publication number: 20240114693
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first metal layer, a second metal layer above the first metal layer, a first metal via generally perpendicular with and connected to the first metal layer, a second metal via generally perpendicular with and connected to the second metal layer, a third metal via generally perpendicular with and extending through the first metal layer and the second metal layer, a ferroelectric material between the third metal via and the first metal layer and between the third metal via and the second metal layer, and a hard mask material around a portion of the first metal via above the first metal layer and the second metal layer, around a portion of the second metal via above the first metal layer and the second metal layer, and around a portion of the ferroelectric material above the first metal layer and the second metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher M. Neumann, Brian Doyle, Nazila Haratipour, Shriram Shivaraman, Sou-Chi Chang, Uygar E. Avci, Eungnak Han, Manish Chandhok, Nafees Aminul Kabir, Gurpreet Singh
  • Publication number: 20240114695
    Abstract: Apparatuses, memory systems, capacitor structures, and techniques related to anti-ferroelectric capacitors having a cerium oxide doped hafnium zirconium oxide based anti-ferroelectric are described. A capacitor includes layers of hafnium oxide, cerium oxide, and zirconium oxide between metal electrodes. The cerium of the cerium oxide provides a mid gap state to protect the hafnium zirconium oxide during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Sou-Chi Chang, Nazila Haratipour, Christopher Neumann, Shriram Shivaraman, Brian Doyle, Sarah Atanasov, Bernal Granados Alpizar, Uygar Avci
  • Publication number: 20240095840
    Abstract: A computer-assisted method for providing re-quotations for insurance coverage may include receiving a list of insurance leads corresponding to individuals who received a previous quotation for insurance coverage but did not purchase the insurance coverage and identifying a difference between the previous quotation and a new quotation. This difference may include an increase in offered insurance coverage and/or a reduction in cost. A computing device may calculate a probability for each of the individuals on the list using a regression model based, at least in part, on the identified difference. In some cases, the regression model may be associated with individual states. In other cases, the regression model may correspond to a plurality of states. The regression model may output a probability that a resident of a particular state will purchase insurance in response to a re-quotation for insurance coverage, where individuals may then be ranked based on the probability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Alexander Doyle, Ryan Dunn, Cristina I. Gheorghe, Eric Huls, Michael A. Lavigne, David MacInnis, Christopher Joseph DeCleene
  • Patent number: 9925341
    Abstract: A folding panel needle guard comprises front and rear panels coupled together at hinges, a collar attached to the front panels at hinges, a guard base element coupled to the rear panels at hinges, a hub and a spring to unfold and lock the front and rear panels in a co-linear needle shielded configuration. The folding panel needle guard is mountable to a needle or syringe assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: SAFETY SYRINGES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Christopher Doyle, Philip E. Dowds, James M. Verespej, Frederic P. Field
  • Patent number: 9895496
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an injection device including a syringe with a proximal end, a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end, and a plunger inserted into the proximal end. A guard is slidable on the syringe, has a proximal end, a distal end, and is biased from a first position wherein the needle is exposed towards a second position wherein the guard covers the needle. The injection device includes first and second sets of cooperating detents for retaining the guard and syringe in the first and second positions, respectively. A latch member extends proximally from the guard that is engageable by the plunger as the plunger is depressed to release the first set of cooperating detents. Upon release, a spring element biases the guard towards the second position until the second set of cooperating detents engage and secure the guard in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: SAFETY SYRINGES, INC.
    Inventor: Mark Christopher Doyle
  • Publication number: 20160367764
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an injection device including a syringe with a proximal end, a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end, and a plunger inserted into the proximal end. A guard is slidable on the syringe, has a proximal end, a distal end, and is biased from a first position wherein the needle is exposed towards a second position wherein the guard covers the needle. The injection device includes first and second sets of cooperating detents for retaining the guard and syringe in the first and second positions, respectively. A latch member extends proximally from the guard that is engageable by the plunger as the plunger is depressed to release the first set of cooperating detents. Upon release, a spring element biases the guard towards the second position until the second set of cooperating detents engage and secure the guard in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventor: Mark Christopher Doyle
  • Patent number: 9375536
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an injection device including a syringe with a proximal end, a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end, and a plunger inserted into the proximal end. A guard is slidable on the syringe, has a proximal end, a distal end, and is biased from a first position wherein the needle is exposed towards a second position wherein the guard covers the needle. The injection device includes first and second sets of cooperating detents for retaining the guard and syringe in the first and second positions, respectively. A latch member extends proximally from the guard that is engageable by the plunger as the plunger is depressed to release the first set of cooperating detents. Upon release, a spring element biases the guard towards the second position until the second set of cooperating detents engage and secure the guard in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: SAFETY SYRINGES, INC.
    Inventor: Mark Christopher Doyle
  • Publication number: 20150359974
    Abstract: A folding panel needle guard comprises front and rear panels coupled together at hinges, a collar attached to the front panels at hinges, a guard base element coupled to the rear panels at hinges, a hub and a spring to unfold and lock the front and rear panels in a co-linear needle shielded configuration. The folding panel needle guard is mountable to a needle or syringe assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Christopher Doyle, Philip E. Dowds, James M. Verespej, Frederic P. Field
  • Publication number: 20150151055
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an injection device including a syringe with a proximal end, a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end, and a plunger inserted into the proximal end. A guard is slidable on the syringe, has a proximal end, a distal end, and is biased from a first position wherein the needle is exposed towards a second position wherein the guard covers the needle. The injection device includes first and second sets of cooperating detents for retaining the guard and syringe in the first and second positions, respectively. A latch member extends proximally from the guard that is engageable by the plunger as the plunger is depressed to release the first set of cooperating detents. Upon release, a spring element biases the guard towards the second position until the second set of cooperating detents engage and secure the guard in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventor: Mark Christopher Doyle
  • Patent number: 8900200
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an injection device including a syringe with a proximal end, a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end, and a plunger inserted into the proximal end. A guard is slidable on the syringe, has a proximal end, a distal end, and is biased from a first position wherein the needle is exposed towards a second position wherein the guard covers the needle. The injection device includes first and second sets of cooperating detents for retaining the guard and syringe in the first and second positions, respectively. A latch member extends proximally from the guard that is engageable by the plunger as the plunger is depressed to release the first set of cooperating detents. Upon release, a spring element biases the guard towards the second position until the second set of cooperating detents engage and secure the guard in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Safety Syringes, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Christopher Doyle
  • Patent number: 8821453
    Abstract: A folding panel needle guard comprises front and rear panels coupled together at hinges, a collar attached to the front panels at hinges, a guard base element coupled to the rear panels at hinges, a hub and a spring to unfold and lock the front and rear panels in a co-linear needle shielded configuration. The folding panel needle guard is mountable to a needle or syringe assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Safety Syringes, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Christopher Doyle, Philip E. Dowds, James M Verespej, Frederic P. Field
  • Publication number: 20130030376
    Abstract: A folding panel needle guard comprises front and rear panels coupled together at hinges, a collar attached to the front panels at hinges, a guard base element coupled to the rear panels at hinges, a hub and a spring to unfold and lock the front and rear panels in a co-linear needle shielded configuration. The folding panel needle guard is mountable to a needle or syringe assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: MARK CHRISTOPHER DOYLE, PHILIP E. DOWDS, JAMES M. VERESPEJ, FREDERIC P. FIELD
  • Publication number: 20120310207
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an injection device including a syringe with a proximal end, a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end, and a plunger inserted into the proximal end. A guard is slidable on the syringe, has a proximal end, a distal end, and is biased from a first position wherein the needle is exposed towards a second position wherein the guard covers the needle. The injection device includes first and second sets of cooperating detents for retaining the guard and syringe in the first and second positions, respectively. A latch member extends proximally from the guard that is engageable by the plunger as the plunger is depressed to release the first set of cooperating detents. Upon release, a spring element biases the guard towards the second position until the second set of cooperating detents engage and secure the guard in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: Safety Syringes, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Christopher Doyle
  • Patent number: 8241255
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an injection device including a syringe with a proximal end, a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end, and a plunger inserted into the proximal end. A guard is slidable on the syringe, has a proximal end, a distal end, and is biased from a first position wherein the needle is exposed towards a second position wherein the guard covers the needle. The injection device includes first and second sets of cooperating detents for retaining the guard and syringe in the first and second positions, respectively. A latch member extends proximally from the guard that is engageable by the plunger as the plunger is depressed to release the first set of cooperating detents. Upon release, a spring element biases the guard towards the second position until the second set of cooperating detents engage and secure the guard in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Safety Syringes, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Christopher Doyle
  • Publication number: 20110175327
    Abstract: A convertible toe strap for securing a toe area of a snowboarding boot is selectively and repeatedly convertible between different restraining configurations. The convertible toe strap includes a first configuration where one of toe lift or forward movement is resisted and a second configuration where both toe lift and forward movement is resisted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: The Burton Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Cunningham, Christopher Doyle, Noah Decker, Bryan Davis
  • Publication number: 20110118674
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an injection device including a syringe with a proximal end, a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end, and a plunger inserted into the proximal end. A guard is slidable on the syringe, has a proximal end, a distal end, and is biased from a first position wherein the needle is exposed towards a second position wherein the guard covers the needle. The injection device includes first and second sets of cooperating detents for retaining the guard and syringe in the first and second positions, respectively. A latch member extends proximally from the guard that is engageable by the plunger as the plunger is depressed to release the first set of cooperating detents. Upon release, a spring element biases the guard towards the second position until the second set of cooperating detents engage and secure the guard in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Mark Christopher Doyle
  • Patent number: 7824379
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an injection device including a syringe with a proximal end, a distal end, a needle extending from the distal end, and a plunger inserted into the proximal end. A guard is slidable on the syringe, has a proximal end, a distal end, and is biased from a first position wherein the needle is exposed towards a second position wherein the guard covers the needle. The injection device includes first and second sets of cooperating detents for retaining the guard and syringe in the first and second positions, respectively. A latch member extends proximally from the guard that is engageable by the plunger as the plunger is depressed to release the first set of cooperating detents. Upon release, a spring element biases the guard towards the second position until the second set of cooperating detents engage and secure the guard in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Safety Syringes, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Christopher Doyle
  • Patent number: D904938
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Inventor: Christopher Doyle Carter