Patents by Inventor Craig Stevens

Craig Stevens 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).

  • 6-SUBSTITUTED-3H-1,3-BENZOTHIAZOL-2-ONE COMPOUNDS AS TARP-GAMMA 8 DEPENDENT AMPA RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS
    Publication number: 20150344468
    Abstract: A TARP ?8 dependant AMPA receptor antagonist of the formula: wherein X is CH or N; A is and R1 is as defined herein; its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, uses, and methods for its preparation are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Kevin Matthew GARDINIER, Douglas Linn GERNERT, Patric James HAHN, Sean Patrick HOLLINSHEAD, Albert KHILEVICH, Daniel Ray MAYHUGH, Paul Leslie ORNSTEIN, Warren Jaye PORTER, Jon Kevin REEL, Jeffrey Michael SCHKERYANTZ, Patrick Gianpietro SPINAZZE, Freddie Craig STEVENS, Jeffrey Michael WITKIN
  • Digital multiplexing readout for sparse signals on imaging arrays
    Patent number: 9197805
    Abstract: A method for providing an image from a device with a plurality of sensors and a plurality of time to digital converters (TDC) is provided. Data signals are generated by some of the plurality of sensors, wherein each sensor of the plurality of sensors provides output in parallel to more than one TDC of the plurality of TDCs and wherein each TDC of the plurality of TDCs receives in parallel input from more than one sensor of the plurality of sensors and where a binary matrix indicates which sensors are connected to which TDC. The data signals are transmitted from the sensors to the TDCs. TDC signals are generated from the data signals. Group testing is used to decode the TDC signals based on the binary matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Garry Chinn, Peter D. Olcott, Craig Steven Levin, Ewout Van Den Berg, Carlos Alberto Sing-Long Collao, Emmanuel J. Candes
  • Method of converting query plans to native code
    Patent number: 9195712
    Abstract: Performing database queries. A method includes receiving a particular database query. The method further includes accessing a query plan based on the particular database query. The query plan has operators and specific operational parameters associated with each of the operators. The association of operators and specific operational parameters is specific to the particular database query. From the query plan, the method further includes instantiating a plurality of compiled code templates. Each code template includes executable code that when executed performs functionality of one of the operators from the query plan with the specific operational parameters applied in the compilation. The method further includes binding the code templates together using programmatic control flow to create a functioning program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Craig Steven Freedman, Erik Ismert
  • Chemical compounds
    Patent number: 9156831
    Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1 and R2 have any of the meanings defined hereinbefore in the description; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of cell proliferative disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Bernard Christophe Barlaam, Benedicte Delouvrie, Gilles Ouvry, Christine Marie Paul Lambert-Van Der Brempt, Craig Steven Harris, David Berry, Gary Peter Tomkinson, Gary Patrick Reid
  • Optical coupling technique for contiguous monolithic scintillation crystal detectors
    Patent number: 9151847
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a high energy photon detector. A first scintillation crystal is provided. A first plurality of photosensors is on a first face of the first scintillation crystal, wherein the first plurality is at least two. A second scintillation crystal is provided. A second plurality of photosensors is on a first face of the second scintillation crystal, wherein the second plurality is at least two. An optical coupling interface is between a second face of the first scintillation crystal and a second face of the second scintillation crystal, wherein the optical coupling interface provides an optical transmission between the first scintillation crystal and the second scintillation crystal, so that the distribution of scintillation light created in one crystal is allowed to spread into the second crystal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: The Board of Trustess of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Craig Steven Levin, Ruud Vinke
  • AUTOMATICALLY RETRYING TRANSACTIONS WITH SPLIT PROCEDURE EXECUTION
    Publication number: 20150242439
    Abstract: Running a transaction against a database that allows the transaction to be automatically retried when the transaction fails such that certain transaction failures that cause the transaction to be automatically retried are not visible to an entity that receives data as a result of the execution of the transaction. A first set of statements of a transaction is identified by identifying statements that will cause a change in the database state. A second set of statements is identified, that result in data being generated to be sent to the entity. The method further includes executing the first set of statements to change the database. The method further includes running the second set of statements separately from the first set of statements to generate data to be sent to the entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Craig Steven Freedman, Michael James Zwilling, Erik Ismert
  • Halloween protection in a multi-version database system
    Patent number: 9116943
    Abstract: Mitigating problems related to the Halloween problem including where update operations potentially allow the record to be visited more than once during the operation. A method includes accessing an instance of a data store operation statement. The instance of the data store operation statement is executed causing an update or delete to an old version of data store record or creation of a data store record resulting in a new version of the data store record in the case of an update or creation of a data store record and a deleted version of the data store record in the case of a delete in the data store. The instance of the data store operation statement is correlated with the new version of the data store record or the deleted version of the data store record.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Craig Steven Freedman, Conor John Cunningham
  • Electrified monorail conveyor system
    Patent number: 9096145
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a portion of conductor bar, a plurality of carriers, and at least one variable frequency driver. The portion of conductor bar forms a portion of track for the carriers. The plurality of carriers are operable to engage the at least a portion of the conductor bar, wherein the plurality of carriers are able to advance along the track. The at least one variable frequency driver is configured to drive at least two of the plurality of carriers along the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Automatic Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kim W. Potter, Craig Steven Wise
  • CARBONYLATION CATALYST AND PROCESS USING SAME
    Publication number: 20150182957
    Abstract: Carbonylation catalysts and methods for using them are disclosed. In some embodiments, the carbonylation catalyst includes the contact product of: (a) a nitrogen compound selected from monomeric pyridines and imidazoles; (b) a Group VIII metal; and (c) an alkali metal compound; wherein the catalyst material is on a solid support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: Zhidong George Zhu, Gerald Charles Tustin, Joseph Robert Zoeller, Craig Steven Dunn, Larry Ronnie Lingerfelt, Mary Kathleen Moore
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM OF LASER CUTTING A SHEET MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20150143849
    Abstract: A method of cutting a sheet material includes mounting the sheet material on a support and forming a porous barrier between the sheet material and the support by interposing at least one sheet of porous material between the sheet material and the support. The method includes focusing a laser beam at a target point relative to the sheet material on the support. A relative motion is effected between the focused laser beam and the sheet material such that the focused laser beam moves along a predetermined path on the sheet material to cut the sheet material along the predetermined path while the porous barrier shields the support from damage by the focused baser beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Kun Hung Tu, Craig Steven Weber
  • Pattern building game assembly with launching apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 9039011
    Abstract: A game apparatus and a method using trays as the game board with vertical support columns, two sets of playing pieces and two launching devices. The one or more vertical support columns attach to the one or more trays to support the trays horizontally above a support surface. On the surface of each of the trays is a matrix and each element of the matrix has a recessed compartment orthogonal to the surface of the tray. Each recessed compartment is sized to hold a multiplicity of both types of playing pieces in a stacked manner. The recessed compartments may also be created so that the order and the number of the playing pieces in each recessed compartment are observable for additional variety in game play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig Steven Van Ness
  • High resolution positron emission tomography
    Patent number: 8993971
    Abstract: A method for extracting photon depth of interaction information in a positron emission tomography system is provided. A pulse is detected in a photodetector. A height of the pulse is measured. A determination of whether the pulse height is within a set range is made. Photon depth of interaction is extracted from the pulse height. An energy of interaction is calculated from the pulse height and calibration data. The extracted photon depth and calculated energy spectrum are used in image reconstruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Farhad Taghibakhsh, Craig Steven Levin
  • TIME-BASED DIGITIZER FOR PET PHOTODETECTOR
    Publication number: 20150001404
    Abstract: An integrated circuit in a PET imaging system with a plurality of photo detectors is provided. A plurality of differential transimpedance amplifiers with differential inputs and differential outputs is provided, wherein differential inputs for each differential transimpedance amplifier of the plurality of differential transimpedance amplifiers are electrically connected to a photodetector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Frances W. Y. Lau, Craig Steven Levin, Mark A. Horowitz, Hwang Ho Choi, Jaeha Kim
  • MODULAR POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140374395
    Abstract: A power conversion assembly for use in a welding power supply includes a power magnetics module and a power electronics module. The power magnetics module includes at least one transformer disposed on a first wind tunnel housing. The power electronics module is separate from and electrically coupled to the power magnetics module. The power electronics module includes switching circuitry and one or more heat sinks to remove heat from the switching circuitry. The switching circuitry and the heat sinks are disposed on a second wind tunnel housing coupled to the first wind tunnel housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Jason Alan Dunahoo, Ronald Dewayne Woodward, Benjamin David Romenesko, Chris J. Roehl, Craig Steven Knoener, Joshua Thomas Stiever
  • METAL WORKING POWER SUPPLY CONVERTER SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140376268
    Abstract: A power supply for welding, cutting and similar operations includes a dual two-switch forward converter. The converter has two inverter circuits coupled in parallel but controlled to provide output power in an interleaved fashion. To avoid “walking” of the circuits (which could result in different duty cycles and imbalance of the load sharing), control signals are determined and applied to a first of the inverter circuits, and “on” times of the first circuit is monitored, such as by augmenting a counter to determine the number of clock cycles the first circuit is “on”. The same duration is then used for commanding output from the second inverter circuit. The duty cycles of both circuits is thus ensured to be the same regardless of changes in the total output power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Alan A. Manthe, Jason Alan Dunahoo, Craig Steven Knoener, Mary Divya Poulose
  • HALOGEN-FREE CATALYST SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING BENZOIC ACID
    Publication number: 20140371484
    Abstract: Disclosed is a halide-free catalyst system and method for oxidizing toluene to form benzoic acid in benzoic acid solvent. The catalyst system contains Co, at least one of Zr and Hf, and an alkali metal basic salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: Mesfin Ejerssa Janka, Charles Edwan Sumner, JR., Stephanie Nicole Rollins-Testerman, Craig Steven Dunn
  • LIGHTING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140361691
    Abstract: A lighting system includes a switch configured so that when the switch is in a first state, current from a supply flows to a light emitter, and when the switch is in a second state, current from the supply flows through the switch bypassing the light emitter. A capacitor in parallel with the light emitter provides current to the light emitter sufficient to cause the light emitter to emit light when the switch is in the second state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Irwin Rudolph Nederbragt, Steven Michael Barrow, Yan Yin, Craig Steven Cambier
  • METHOD TO EXTRACT PHOTON DEPTH-OF INTERACTION AND ARRIVAL TIME WITHIN A POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY DETECTOR
    Publication number: 20140353510
    Abstract: A method for extracting photon depth-of-interaction of an incident photon in a crystal with a reflective coating optically coupled to all sides of the crystal, except for an opening, wherein a photodetector is optically coupled to the opening. A pulse shape of a photodetector output as a result of detection of scintillation photons from the crystal generated by the incident photon is measured, wherein the reflective coating optically coupled to all sides of the crystal, except for an opening optically coupled to the photodetector reflects the scintillation photons passing to all sides of the crystal, except for the opening optically coupled to the photodetector. The pulse shape is used to determine photon depth-of-interaction within the crystal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Virginia CH Spanoudaki, Craig Steven Levin
  • Registry
    Publication number: 20140359291
    Abstract: A system, method, server processing system, and computer program product for operating a registry. In one aspect, the server processing system is configured to: receive, from a user processing system in data communication with the server processing system, document data relating to an entity; receive, from the user processing system, access data indicative of an accessing party to be provided access to the document data if a defined trigger event occurs; store, in a data store associated with the server processing system, a registry for the entity indicative of the document data and the access data; determine that a defined trigger event has occurred; and in response to determining that that a defined trigger event has occurred, provide the accessing party read-only access to the document data via an access processing system in data communication with the server processing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: The Digital Filing Company Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Jamie Robert Wilson, Craig Steven Wright
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED CONTROL OF WELDING SYSTEMS INCLUDING A SPOOL GUN
    Publication number: 20140326706
    Abstract: A system and method for automatic detection of a connection of a spool gun to a welding system. In addition to automatically detecting connection of the spool gun, a system and method is provided for controlling the operation of the welding system based on the detection of the spool gun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Jason Dunahoo, Seth Michael Gregory, Craig Steven Knoener