Patents by Inventor Daniel R. Blakley
Daniel R. Blakley 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).
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Patent number: 11920235Abstract: An alkali-metal dispenser to dispense highly pure rubidium in a high-vacuum environment while not negatively impacting the high-vacuum pressure level. The alkali-metal dispenser is operable in various vapor-deposition applications or to provide a highly pure elemental-alkali metal in cold-atom magneto-optical traps.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Inventors: David Hostutler, Matthew Bigelow, Rudolph N. Kohn, Jr., Spencer Olson, Matthew Squires, Daniel R. Blakley, Eric Imhof, Brian Kasch, Mary Spanjers
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Publication number: 20200102639Abstract: An alkali-metal dispenser to dispense highly pure rubidium in a high-vacuum environment while not negatively impacting the high-vacuum pressure level. The alkali-metal dispenser is operable in various vapor-deposition applications or to provide a highly pure elemental-alkali metal in cold-atom magneto-optical traps.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: David Hostutler, Matthew Bigelow, Rudolph N. Kohn, JR., Spencer Olson, Matthew Squires, Daniel R. Blakley, Eric Imhof, Brian Kasch, Mary Spanjers
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Patent number: 10519537Abstract: An alkali-metal dispenser to dispense highly pure rubidium in a high-vacuum environment while not negatively impacting the high-vacuum pressure level. The alkali-metal dispenser is operable in various vapor-deposition applications or to provide a highly pure elemental-alkali metal in cold-atom magneto-optical traps.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: David Hostutler, Matthew Bigelow, Rudolph N. Kohn, Jr., Spencer Olson, Matthew Squires, Daniel R. Blakley, Eric Imhof, Brian Kasch, Mary Spanjers
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Publication number: 20190211439Abstract: An alkali-metal dispenser to dispense highly pure rubidium in a high-vacuum environment while not negatively impacting the high-vacuum pressure level. The alkali-metal dispenser is operable in various vapor-deposition applications or to provide a highly pure elemental-alkali metal in cold-atom magneto-optical traps.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2018Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: David Hostutler, Matthew Bigelow, Rudolph N. Kohn, JR., Spencer Olson, Matthew Squires, Daniel R. Blakley, Eric Imhof, Brian Kasch, Mary Spanjers
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Patent number: 8751816Abstract: A method and system for providing recording device privileges through biometric assessment are disclosed herein. An embodiment of the method includes monitoring information associated with a recording device. The information includes a recording device location, dynamic biometric data, knowledge data, and recording device identification data. From the monitored information, an identity of a then-current user of the recording device is determined. An authorization level for the then-current user is determined, and recording device access privileges are dynamically adjusted based on the determined authorization level.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2008Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Steven J. Simske, Daniel R. Blakley
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Publication number: 20110209214Abstract: A method and system for providing recording device privileges through biometric assessment are disclosed herein. An embodiment of the method includes monitoring information associated with a recording device. The information includes a recording device location, dynamic biometric data, knowledge data, and recording device identification data. From the monitored information, an identity of a then-current user of the recording device is determined. An authorization level for the then-current user is determined, and recording device access privileges are dynamically adjusted based on the determined authorization level.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2008Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Steven J Simske, Daniel R. Blakley
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Patent number: 7814324Abstract: A method for making a patient monitor includes providing an electronic device operatively connected to the monitor. The device is configured to measure predetermined signals from a user and to generate therefrom a substantially unique signature specific to the user. The method further includes storing the signature in the electronic device. The electronic device is adapted to compare newly acquired signatures to the substantially unique signature, and to recognize at least one difference from the substantially unique signature. Recognition of a difference in the signatures signifies a new user, whereupon the electronic device acquires new predetermined signals and generates therefrom a new substantially unique signature specific to the new user.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2005Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Daniel R. Blakley, John S. Dunfield, Steven J. Simske
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Patent number: 7757631Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for forming components or circuits by ejecting a fluid including materials in a single ligament are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2004Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: John A. Devos, Daniel R. Blakley, Ravi Prasad, Olan Way, Jian-gang Weng, Jeffrey A. Nielsen, Tony S. Cruz-Uribe
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Publication number: 20080198436Abstract: Embodiments of an optical device including a capacitively driven flexible membrane are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2007Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventors: Daniel R. Blakley, Scott Lerner
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Patent number: 7310648Abstract: A method of optimizing retention of signal information from a physiologically generated digital signal is provided. The method can comprise steps of generating a digital signal from a physiological source, storing the digital signal into a memory location as a stored digital signal, identifying within the stored digital signal a preferred digital signal event exclusive of a non-preferred digital signal event, wherein the preferred digital signal event has a first event compression level and the non-preferred digital signal event has a second event compression level, detecting a memory storage limitation in the memory location, and increasing the second event compression level of the non-preferred digital signal event as a result of detecting a memory storage limitation. Also, the portable monitor can detect the presence of an upload source to which the digital signal can be uploaded in order to minimize the need to compress the signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2004Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Steven J. Simske, Daniel R. Blakley, Tong Zhang
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Patent number: 7245961Abstract: Systems, methodologies, media, and other embodiments associated with electrocardiogram electrode characterization and compensation are described. One exemplary system embodiment includes a characterization logic configured to generate signals designed to facilitate characterizing an electrocardiogram electrode. The characterization logic may also be configured to analyze signals produced in response to introducing the signals into a subject. The example system may also include a compensation logic configured to determine whether an electrode is performing in a desired manner and to selectively compensate for electrode performance.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2004Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Daniel R. Blakley, Tong Zhang, Steven J. Simske
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Patent number: 7117743Abstract: A transducer-based sensor system, including a transducer array having a plurality of transducers, a selector coupled with the transducer array and an output processing subsystem. Defined between each transducer and the output processing subsystem is an output transmission path associated with the individual transducer. The selector is configured to apply control signals to the transducer array to cause the array to have at least one selected transducer and at least one unselected transducer. The system is configured so that, for a selected transducer, the output transmission path for that transducer is enabled, so as to permit output signals to be transmitted from the selected transducer to the output processing subsystem. The system is further configured to isolate any unselected transducers, by disabling the output transmission path for such transducers, to thereby prevent transmission of output signals to the output processing subsystem.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2003Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventor: Daniel R. Blakley
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Patent number: 6978656Abstract: A system and method for performing rupture event scanning and other sensing operations on a sample. The method includes providing a transducer with an immobilized binding partner material and a sample material disposed thereon. The sample material is applied to the immobilized binding partner material so that, if components in the sample material have sufficient affinity for the immobilized binding partner material, bonds will form between at least some of such components and the immobilized binding partner material. The method further includes accelerating the transducer to induce bond breakage, where such accelerating is performed by applying a drive signal to the transducer. The drive signal includes a waveform having multiple frequency components that are pre-selected based on expected resonance behavior of the transducer. The method may also include analyzing an output response of the transducer in response to application of the drive signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventor: Daniel R. Blakley
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Patent number: 6871535Abstract: A flow direction detector is provided which includes a flow disruptor positioned in a fluid flow path to effect a detectable differential flow characteristic to such flow path based on fluid flow direction, and a sensor arrangement configured to detect such detectable differential flow characteristic within the flow path.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2002Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Daniel R. Blakley, David Orr
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Patent number: 6811385Abstract: A microfluidic device including a fluidic pumping system is provided. Some embodiments include a fluid-carrying channel, a plurality of acoustic pumping elements arranged along the fluid-carrying channel, wherein the acoustic pumping elements are configured to form an acoustic wave focused within the channel, and a controller in electrical communication with the plurality of acoustic pumping elements, the controller being configured to activate the acoustic pumping elements in such a manner as to cause the acoustic wave to move along the channel to move the fluid through the channel.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2002Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventor: Daniel R. Blakley
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Patent number: 6796172Abstract: A flow sensor system is provided for measuring the rate of flow of a fluid in a flow channel that is configured to contain the flow. A substrate may be disposed in the flow channel, and a plurality of transducers may be disposed on the substrate in the flow channel. The substrate may also provide a plurality of paths, and each path may conduct a signal. The transducers may be configured to respond to the fluid flow by modifying the signals in relation to the flow. The transducers may be arranged with at least one of the transducers disposed closer to a central longitudinal axis of the flow channel than at least one other transducer. A signal processor may be coupled to at least two of the signals, and the signal processor may calculate the rate of flow of the fluid as a function of the at least two signals.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Daniel R. Blakley, John M. Koegler
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Publication number: 20040086400Abstract: A microfluidic device including a fluidic pumping system is provided. Some embodiments include a fluid-carrying channel, a plurality of acoustic pumping elements arranged along the fluid-carrying channel, wherein the acoustic pumping elements are configured to form an acoustic wave focused within the channel, and a controller in electrical communication with the plurality of acoustic pumping elements, the controller being configured to activate the acoustic pumping elements in such a manner as to cause the acoustic wave to move along the channel to move the fluid through the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Daniel R. Blakley
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Publication number: 20040031331Abstract: A flow direction detector is provided which includes a flow disruptor positioned in a fluid flow path to effect a detectable differential flow characteristic to such flow path based on fluid flow direction, and a sensor arrangement configured to detect such detectable differential flow characteristic within the flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2002Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Daniel R. Blakley, David Orr
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Publication number: 20040020286Abstract: A flow sensor system is provided for measuring the rate of flow of a fluid in a flow channel that is configured to contain the flow. A substrate may be disposed in the flow channel, and a plurality of transducers may be disposed on the substrate in the flow channel. The substrate may also provide a plurality of paths, and each path may conduct a signal. The transducers may be configured to respond to the fluid flow by modifying the signals in relation to the flow. The transducers may be arranged with at least one of the transducers disposed closer to a central longitudinal axis of the flow channel than at least one other transducer. A signal processor may be coupled to at least two of the signals, and the signal processor may calculate the rate of flow of the fluid as a function of the at least two signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2002Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Daniel R. Blakley, John M. Koegler