Patents by Inventor David A. Casey
David A. Casey 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: 9438585Abstract: A system is provided and facilitates management of a device by a first entity and management of a third entity by a second entity, wherein by way of the system access rights permitting access otherwise prevented by the device are assignable by the first entity to the second entity, the access rights are able to be administrated by the second entity to the third entity, and the access is obtainable by the third entity using a combination of the access rights and personal identification information to affect the device.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: UTC FIRE & SECURITY CORPORATIONInventors: Adam Kuenzi, Teri Lynne Briskey, James Young, Jonah J. Harkema, David Casey Fale
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Publication number: 20160227295Abstract: Mechanisms provide intermediate key frame animation during a media seek. A streaming server receives a seek request from a client device while the streaming server provides the client device with a media stream. The seek request is made when the media stream is playing at an initial location and the seek request includes a request to play the media stream from a seek location. In some embodiments, intermediate key frames before the seek location are identified. In other instances, intermediate key frames between the initial location and the seek location are identified. These intermediate key frames are provided to the client device for display before the media stream begins playing at the seek location.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Applicant: MobiTV, Inc.Inventors: David CASEY, Bob CARLSON
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Publication number: 20150264037Abstract: A system is provided and facilitates management of a device by a first entity and management of a third entity by a second entity, wherein by way of the system access rights permitting access otherwise prevented by the device are assignable by the first entity to the second entity, the access rights are able to be administrated by the second entity to the third entity, and the access is obtainable by the third entity using a combination of the access rights and personal identification information to affect the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Adam Kuenzi, Teri Lynne Briskey, James Young, Jonah J. Harkema, David Casey Fale
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Patent number: 9135422Abstract: A system is provided and facilitates management of a device by a first entity and management of a third entity by a second entity, wherein by way of the system access rights permitting access otherwise prevented by the device are assignable by the first entity to the second entity, the access rights are able to be administrated by the second entity to the third entity, and the access is obtainable by the third entity using a combination of the access rights and personal identification information to affect the device.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2011Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: UTC FIRE & SECURITY CORPORATIONInventors: Adam Kuenzi, Teri Lynne Briskey, James Young, Jonah J. Harkema, David Casey Fale
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Patent number: 8928085Abstract: Apparatus and methods for electronic circuit protection are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a well having an emitter and a collector region. The well has a doping of a first type, and the emitter and collector regions have a doping of a second type. The emitter region, well, and collector region are configured to operate as an emitter, base, and collector for a first transistor, respectively. The collector region is spaced away from the emitter region to define a spacing. A first spacer and a second spacer are positioned adjacent the well between the emitter and the collector. A conductive plate is positioned adjacent the well and between the first spacer and the second spacer, and a doping adjacent the first spacer, the second spacer, and the plate consists essentially of the first type.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: Javier Alejandro Salcedo, David Casey, Graham McCorkell
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Patent number: 8432651Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for protecting electronic circuits are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for providing protection from transient signals comprises an integrated circuit, a pad on a surface of the integrated circuit, and a configurable protection circuit within the integrated circuit. The configurable protection circuit is electrically connected to the pad. The configurable protection circuit comprises a plurality of subcircuits arranged in a cascade, and selection of one or more of the plurality of the subcircuits for operation determines at least one of a holding voltage or a trigger voltage of the configurable protection circuit.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: Javier A Salcedo, David Casey, Graham McCorkell
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Patent number: 8368116Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for electronic circuit protection are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a well having an emitter and a collector region. The well has a doping of a first type, and the emitter and collector regions have a doping of a second type. The emitter region, well, and collector region are configured to operate as an emitter, base, and collector for a first transistor, respectively. The collector region is spaced away from the emitter region to define a spacing. A first spacer and a second spacer are positioned adjacent the well between the emitter and the collector. A conductive plate is positioned adjacent the well and between the first spacer and the second spacer, and a doping adjacent the first spacer, the second spacer, and the plate consists essentially of the first type.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: Javier A Salcedo, David Casey, Graham McCorkell
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Publication number: 20120180123Abstract: A system is provided and facilitates management of a device by a first entity and management of a third entity by a second entity, wherein by way of the system access rights permitting access otherwise prevented by the device are assignable by the first entity to the second entity, the access rights are able to be administrated by the second entity to the third entity, and the access is obtainable by the third entity using a combination of the access rights and personal identification information to affect the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: UTC FIRE & SECURITY CORPORATIONInventors: Adam Kuenzi, Teri Lynne Briskey, James Young, Jonah J. Harkema, David Casey Fale
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Publication number: 20110304944Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for protecting electronic circuits are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for providing protection from transient signals comprises an integrated circuit, a pad on a surface of the integrated circuit, and a configurable protection circuit within the integrated circuit. The configurable protection circuit is electrically connected to the pad. The configurable protection circuit comprises a plurality of subcircuits arranged in a cascade, and selection of one or more of the plurality of the subcircuits for operation determines at least one of a holding voltage or a trigger voltage of the configurable protection circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: Javier A. Salcedo, David Casey, Graham McCorkell
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Publication number: 20110303947Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for electronic circuit protection are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a well having an emitter and a collector region. The well has a doping of a first type, and the emitter and collector regions have a doping of a second type. The emitter region, well, and collector region are configured to operate as an emitter, base, and collector for a first transistor, respectively. The collector region is spaced away from the emitter region to define a spacing. A first spacer and a second spacer are positioned adjacent the well between the emitter and the collector. A conductive plate is positioned adjacent the well and between the first spacer and the second spacer, and a doping adjacent the first spacer, the second spacer, and the plate consists essentially of the first type.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: Javier A. Salcedo, David Casey, Graham McCorkell
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Patent number: 7923751Abstract: A bipolar transistor with a specific area resistance less than about 500 mOhms·mm2 comprises a first semiconductor region of a first conductivity type defining a collector region (2). A second semiconductor region of a second conductivity type defines a base region (3). A third semiconductor region of the first conductivity type defines an emitter region (4). A metal layer provides contacts (6, 7) to said base (3) and emitter regions (4). The metal layer has thickness greater than about 3 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2004Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Zetex PLCInventor: David Casey
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Patent number: 7922382Abstract: A method and apparatus for reconstituting consumable powder(s) with a liquid to provide a food liquid such as milk, cappuccino-type beverage, or soup with or without froth. The powder is introduced into a container and pre-wetted by an intersecting liquid spray. Further mixing occurs in the container. The container may have additional liquid streams feeding into the container for increased mixing. This food liquid can then be aspirated by the Venturi effect by steam generation to produce a frothed/aerated food liquid.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Beli R. Thakur, Juan J. Gonzalez, Hanspeter Pleisch, David Casey Guerrera, Stephen Daniel Westfall, Alexander A. Sher
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Patent number: 7727681Abstract: Transmissivity is restored to a gallium stained substrate by directing an electron beam to the substrate in the presence of an etching gas. For higher concentrations of implanted gallium, the transparency can be substantially restored without reducing the thickness of the substrate. For lower doses of implanted gallium, the transmission is restored to 100%, although the thickness of the substrate is reduced. The invention is suitable for use in the repair of photolithography masks.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2004Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: FEI CompanyInventors: Diane K. Stewart, J. David Casey, Jr., Joan Williams Casey, legal representative, John Beaty, Christian R. Musil, Steven Berger, Sybren J. Sijbrandij
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Patent number: 7662524Abstract: Masks can be repaired by creating a structure that is different from the original design, but that produces the same aerial image. For example, missing opaque material can be replaced by implanting gallium atoms to reduce transmission and quartz can be etched to an appropriate depth to produce the proper phase. In another aspect, a laser or other means can be used to remove an area of a mask around a defect, and then mask structures, either the intended design structures or alternate structures that produce the same aerial image, can be constructed using charged particle beam deposition and etching. For example, an electron beam can be used to deposit quartz to alter the phase of transmitted light. An electron beam can also be used with a gas to etch quartz to remove a layer including implanted gallium atoms. Gallium staining can also be reduced or eliminated by providing a sacrificial layer that can be removed, along with the implanted gallium atoms, using, for example, a broad ion beam.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2008Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: FEI CompanyInventors: Diane K. Stewart, J. David Casey, Jr., Joan Williams Casey, legal representative, John Beaty, Christian R. Musil, Steven Berger
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Publication number: 20090111036Abstract: Masks can be repaired by creating a structure that is different from the original design, but that produces the same aerial image. For example, missing opaque material can be replaced by implanting gallium atoms to reduce transmission and quartz can be etched to an appropriate depth to produce the proper phase. In another aspect, a laser or other means can be used to remove an area of a mask around a defect, and then mask structures, either the intended design structures or alternate structures that produce the same aerial image, can be constructed using charged particle beam deposition and etching. For example, an electron beam can be used to deposit quartz to alter the phase of transmitted light. An electron beam can also be used with a gas to etch quartz to remove a layer including implanted gallium atoms. Gallium staining can also be reduced or eliminated by providing a sacrificial layer that can be removed, along with the implanted gallium atoms, using, for example, a broad ion beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: FEI COMPANYInventors: Diane K. Stewart, J.David Casey, JR., Joan Williams Casey, John Beaty, Christian R. Musil, Steven Berger
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Patent number: 7504182Abstract: Masks can be repaired by creating a structure that is different from the original design, but that produces the same aerial image. For example, missing opaque material can be replaced by implanting gallium atoms to reduce transmission and quartz can be etched to an appropriate depth to produce the proper phase. In another aspect, a laser or other means can be used to remove an area of a mask around a defect, and then mask structures, either the intended design structures or alternate structures that produce the same aerial image, can be constructed using charged particle beam deposition and etching. For example, an electron beam can be used to deposit quartz to alter the phase of transmitted light. An electron beam can also be used with a gas to etch quartz to remove a layer including implanted gallium atoms. Gallium staining can also be reduced or eliminated by providing a sacrificial layer that can be removed, along with the implanted gallium atoms, using, for example, a broad ion beam.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2003Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: FEI CompanyInventors: Diane K. Stewart, Joan Williams Casey, legal representative, John Beaty, Christian R. Musil, Steven Berger, J. David Casey, Jr.
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Patent number: 7226631Abstract: A method and apparatus for reconstituting consumable powder(s) with a liquid to provide a food liquid such as milk, cappuccino-type beverage, or soup with or without froth. The powder is introduced into a container and pre-wetted by an intersecting liquid spray. Further mixing occurs in the container. The container may have additional liquid streams feeding into the container for increased mixing. This food liquid can then be aspirated by the Venturi effect by steam generation to produce a frothed/aerated food liquid.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2004Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Beli R. Thakur, Juan J. Gonzalez, Hanspeter Pleisch, David Casey Guerrera, Stephen Daniel Westfall, Alexander A. Sher
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Publication number: 20060208277Abstract: A bipolar transistor with a specific area resistance less than about 500 mOhms·mm2 comprises a first semiconductor region of a first conductivity type defining a collector region (2). A second semiconductor region of a second conductivity type defines a base region (3). A third semiconductor region of the first conductivity type defines an emitter region (4). A metal layer provides contacts (6, 7) to said base (3) and emitter regions (4). The metal layer has thickness greater than about 3 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2004Publication date: September 21, 2006Applicant: ZETEX PLCInventor: David Casey
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Patent number: 6837539Abstract: A chair and tablet combination has a tablet movable from a generally horizontal, operative position above the seat and in front of the backrest to a vertical stored position beside the chair. The chair may have upright and reclined positions for the occupant, and the tablet remains stationary when the chair moves from one position to another.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2003Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Chromcraft Corp.Inventor: David Casey
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Publication number: 20040226814Abstract: Transmissivity is restored to a gallium stained substrate by directing an electron beam to the substrate in the presence of an etching gas. For higher concentrations of implanted gallium, the transparency can be substantially restored without reducing the thickness of the substrate. For lower doses of implanted gallium, the transmission is restored to 100%, although the thickness of the substrate is reduced. The invention is suitable for use in the repair of photolithography masks.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventors: Diane K. Stewart, J. David Casey, John Beaty, Christian R. Musil, Steven Berger, Sybren J. Sijbrandij, Joan Williams Casey