Patents by Inventor David Clifford
David Clifford 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: 12207392Abstract: An electronic component includes a first trace configured to transmit a first signal and a second trace configured to transmit a second signal. The electronic component further includes a layer of conductive material separated from the first and second traces by a layer of insulative material. The electronic component further includes a first vertical wall formed in direct contact with the layer of conductive material. The electronic component further includes a second vertical wall formed in direct contact with the layer of conductive material. The second vertical wall is separated from the first vertical wall by a void, and the void extends between the first trace and the second trace.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2022Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Matthew Doyle, David Clifford Long, Matteo Cocchini, Russell A. Budd, James Busby, Roger S. Krabbenhoft, Arthur J. Higby
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Patent number: 12183025Abstract: Implementations are described herein for optimizing soil sensing spatial selection. In various implementations, object recognition processing may be performed on one or more images captured by a vision sensor carried by a vehicle as the vehicle travels through the agricultural field. Based on the object recognition processing, one or more plants depicted in the one or more images may be identified, and one or more locations of the one or more identified plants relative to the vehicle may be determined. One or more soil sensing targets may be selected on the ground at one or more selected distances from the one or more locations of the one or more identified plants relative to the vehicle. One or more manipulators carried by the vehicle may be operated to perform soil sensing at the one or more soil sensing targets.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2022Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: DEERE & CO.Inventors: David Clifford, Emi E. Muranaka
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Patent number: 11991277Abstract: Aspects include a cryptographic hardware security module having a secure embedded heat pipe and methods for assembling the same. The cryptographic hardware security module can include a printed circuit board having one or more components. The cryptographic hardware security module can further include an encapsulation structure having a top can and a bottom can. The top can is fixed to a first surface of the printed circuit board and the bottom can is fixed to second surface of the printed circuit board opposite the first surface. A heat pipe is positioned between the top can and the component. The heat pipe includes two or more 180-degree bends. A portion of the heat pipe extends beyond a secure region of the encapsulation structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2021Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Arthur J. Higby, David Clifford Long, Edward N. Cohen, John R. Dangler, Matthew Doyle, Philipp K. Buchling Rego, William Santiago-Fernandez, Levi Campbell, James Busby
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Publication number: 20240121890Abstract: A structure of a circuitry substrate for securing an area from tampering is disclosed. The structure includes a circuitry substrate with at least one of a top tamper enclosure and a bottom tamper enclosure covering a component in a protected area of the circuitry substrate. The top and bottom tamper enclosures are adhesively bonded to a surface of the circuitry substrate, and a tear initiation site is added to a side of the perimeter of circuitry substrate bordering the protected area that includes at least one tamper enclosure, such that the tear initiation site is located and configured to enable propagation of a delamination of at least one internal layer of the circuitry substrate and a severing of a security circuit when a removal force is applied to the at least one of the top tamper enclosure and the bottom tamper enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Arthur J. Higby, DAVID CLIFFORD LONG, James Busby, William Santiago-Fernandez, John R. Dangler, Russell A. Budd, Philipp K Buchling Rego, Hannah Wendling, Lauren Boston
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Publication number: 20240098882Abstract: An electronic component includes a first trace configured to transmit a first signal and a second trace configured to transmit a second signal. The electronic component further includes a layer of conductive material separated from the first and second traces by a layer of insulative material. The electronic component further includes a first vertical wall formed in direct contact with the layer of conductive material. The electronic component further includes a second vertical wall formed in direct contact with the layer of conductive material. The second vertical wall is separated from the first vertical wall by a void, and the void extends between the first trace and the second trace.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Matthew Doyle, DAVID CLIFFORD LONG, Matteo Cocchini, Russell A. Budd, James Busby, Roger S. Krabbenhoft, Arthur J. Higby
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Patent number: 11822707Abstract: A tamper detection system may include organic material and a tamper detection circuit embedded in the organic material. A portion of the organic material is ablated away to form an incision in the organic material. A portion of the tamper detection circuit obstructs a fragment of the ablation path. The tamper detection circuit remains intact. The incision enables a gas flow between a first side of the organic material and a second side of the organic material.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: William Santiago-Fernandez, Russell A. Budd, James Busby, Arthur J Higby, Michael Fisher, Silvio Dragone, Stefano Sergio Oggioni, David Clifford Long
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Patent number: 11765816Abstract: Tamper-respondent assemblies are provided which include an enclosure mounted to a circuit board and enclosing one or more components to be protected within a secure volume. A tamper-respondent sensor covers, at least in part, an inner surface of the enclosure, and includes at least one tamper-detect circuit. A monitor circuit is disposed within the secure volume to monitor the tamper-detect circuit(s) for a tamper event. A pressure connector assembly is also disposed within the secure volume, between the tamper-respondent sensor and the circuit board. The pressure connector assembly includes a conductive pressure connector electrically connecting, at least in part, the monitor circuit and the tamper-detect circuit(s) of the tamper-respondent assembly, and a spring-biasing mechanism to facilitate breaking electrical connection of the conductive pressure connector to the tamper-detect circuit(s) with a tamper event.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Arthur J. Higby, William L. Brodsky, Levi Campbell, David Clifford Long, James Busby, Philipp K. Buchling Rego
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Publication number: 20230245335Abstract: Implementations are described herein for optimizing soil sensing spatial selection. In various implementations, object recognition processing may be performed on one or more images captured by a vision sensor carried by a vehicle as the vehicle travels through the agricultural field. Based on the object recognition processing, one or more plants depicted in the one or more images may be identified, and one or more locations of the one or more identified plants relative to the vehicle may be determined. one or more soil sensing targets may be selected on the ground at one or more selected distances from the one or more locations of the one or more identified plants relative to the vehicle. One or more manipulators carried by the vehicle may be operated to perform soil sensing at the one or more soil sensing targets.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2022Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: David Clifford, Emi E. Muranaka
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Patent number: 11709860Abstract: Some implementations herein relate to a graphical user interface (GUI) that facilitates dynamically partitioning agricultural fields into clusters on an individual agricultural field-basis using agricultural features. A map of a geographic area containing a plurality of agricultural fields may be rendered as part of a GUI. The agricultural fields may be partitioned into a first set of clusters based on a first granularity value and agricultural features of individual agricultural fields. The individual agricultural fields may be visually annotated in the GUI to convey the first set of clusters of similar agricultural fields. Upon receipt of a second granularity value different from the first granularity value, the agricultural fields may be partitioned into a second set of clusters of similar agricultural fields. The map of the geographic area may be updated so that individual agricultural fields are visually annotated to convey the second set of clusters.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2022Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: MINERAL EARTH SCIENCES LLCInventors: David Clifford, Ming Zheng, Elliott Grant, Nanzhu Wang, Cheng-en Guo, Aleksandra Deis
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Publication number: 20230228824Abstract: An electronic system can be used to monitor temperature. The electronic system can include a characterized dielectric located adjacent to a plurality of heat-producing electronic devices. The electronic system can also include a leakage measurement circuit that is electrically connected to the characterized dielectric. The leakage measurement circuit can be configured to measure current leakage through the characterized dielectric. The leakage measurement circuit can also be configured to convert a leakage current measurement into a corresponding output voltage. A response device, electrically connected to the leakage measurement circuit can be configured to, in response to the output voltage exceeding a voltage threshold corresponding to a known temperature, initiate a response action.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Matthew Doyle, James Busby, Edward N. Cohen, John R. Dangler, Gerald Bartley, Michael Fisher, Arthur Higby, David Clifford Long, Mark J. Jeanson, Darryl Becker
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Patent number: 11614497Abstract: An electronic system can be used to monitor temperature. The electronic system can include a characterized dielectric located adjacent to a plurality of heat-producing electronic devices. The electronic system can also include a leakage measurement circuit that is electrically connected to the characterized dielectric. The leakage measurement circuit can be configured to measure current leakage through the characterized dielectric. The leakage measurement circuit can also be configured to convert a leakage current measurement into a corresponding output voltage. A response device, electrically connected to the leakage measurement circuit can be configured to, in response to the output voltage exceeding a voltage threshold corresponding to a known temperature, initiate a response action.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2019Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Matthew Doyle, James Busby, Edward N. Cohen, John R. Dangler, Gerald Bartley, Michael Fisher, Arthur Higby, David Clifford Long, Mark J. Jeanson, Darryl Becker
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Publication number: 20230054606Abstract: Aspects include a cryptographic hardware security module having a secure embedded heat pipe and methods for assembling the same. The cryptographic hardware security module can include a printed circuit board having one or more components. The cryptographic hardware security module can further include an encapsulation structure having a top can and a bottom can. The top can is fixed to a first surface of the printed circuit board and the bottom can is fixed to second surface of the printed circuit board opposite the first surface. A heat pipe is positioned between the top can and the component. The heat pipe includes two or more 180-degree bends. A portion of the heat pipe extends beyond a secure region of the encapsulation structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2021Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Arthur J. Higby, DAVID CLIFFORD LONG, Edward N. Cohen, John R. Dangler, Matthew Doyle, Philipp K. Buchling Rego, William Santiago-Fernandez, Levi CAMPBELL, James Busby
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Publication number: 20230052840Abstract: Tamper-respondent assemblies are provided which include an enclosure mounted to a circuit board and enclosing one or more components to be protected within a secure volume. A tamper-respondent sensor covers, at least in part, an inner surface of the enclosure, and includes at least one tamper-detect circuit. A monitor circuit is disposed within the secure volume to monitor the tamper-detect circuit(s) for a tamper event. A pressure connector assembly is also disposed within the secure volume, between the tamper-respondent sensor and the circuit board. The pressure connector assembly includes a conductive pressure connector electrically connecting, at least in part, the monitor circuit and the tamper-detect circuit(s) of the tamper-respondent assembly, and a spring-biasing mechanism to facilitate breaking electrical connection of the conductive pressure connector to the tamper-detect circuit(s) with a tamper event.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2021Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Arthur J. HIGBY, William L. BRODSKY, Levi CAMPBELL, David Clifford LONG, James BUSBY, Philipp K. BUCHLING REGO
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Publication number: 20220382921Abstract: A tamper detection system may include organic material and a tamper detection circuit embedded in the organic material. A portion of the organic material is ablated away to form an incision in the organic material. A portion of the tamper detection circuit obstructs a fragment of the ablation path. The tamper detection circuit remains intact. The incision enables a gas flow between a first side of the organic material and a second side of the organic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: William Santiago-Fernandez, Russell A. Budd, James Busby, Arthur J Higby, MICHAEL FISHER, Silvio Dragone, Stefano Sergio Oggioni, DAVID CLIFFORD LONG
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Patent number: 11493565Abstract: An electronic system can include an electronic module and a trace circuit that provides a perimeter that encloses the electronic module. A sensing circuit within the electronic system can be configured to detect a discontinuity in the perimeter. In response to detecting the discontinuity in the perimeter, the sensing circuit can initiate, from a response device, a response signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Matthew Doyle, James Busby, Edward N. Cohen, John R. Dangler, Michael Fisher, Arthur Higby, David Clifford Long
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Publication number: 20220251142Abstract: The present invention provides novel peptide inhibitors of the interleukin-23 receptor, and related compositions and methods of using these peptide inhibitors to treat or prevent a variety of diseases and disorders, including inflammatory bowel diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2021Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Ashok BHANDARI, Brian Troy Frederick, David Clifford Sullivan
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Publication number: 20220215037Abstract: Some implementations herein relate to a graphical user interface (GUI) that facilitates dynamically partitioning agricultural fields into clusters on an individual agricultural field-basis using agricultural features. A map of a geographic area containing a plurality of agricultural fields may be rendered as part of a GUI. The agricultural fields may be partitioned into a first set of clusters based on a first granularity value and agricultural features of individual agricultural fields. The individual agricultural fields may be visually annotated in the GUI to convey the first set of clusters of similar agricultural fields. Upon receipt of a second granularity value different from the first granularity value, the agricultural fields may be partitioned into a second set of clusters of similar agricultural fields. The map of the geographic area may be updated so that individual agricultural fields are visually annotated to convey the second set of clusters.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: David Clifford, Ming Zheng, Elliott Grant, Nanzhu Wang, Cheng-en Guo, Aleksandra Deis
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Patent number: 11382210Abstract: A uniform thickness flex circuit is taught that uses more than one dielectric layer. A first dielectric layer is more flexible and capable of reliably bending at a radius of curvature at which a second dielectric layer cannot be reliably bent. The second dielectric layer has at least one more desirable electrical characteristic than the first dielectric area, for example leakage. Use of the uniform thickness flex circuit to protect sensitive material in an electronic enclosure is also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: John R. Dangler, Arthur J Higby, Philipp K Buchling Rego, David Clifford Long, James Busby, Matthew Doyle, Edward N. Cohen, Michael Fisher, William Santiago-Fernandez
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Publication number: 20220201839Abstract: A uniform thickness flex circuit is taught that uses more than one dielectric layer. A first dielectric layer is more flexible and capable of reliably bending at a radius of curvature at which a second dielectric layer cannot be reliably bent. The second dielectric layer has at least one more desirable electrical characteristic than the first dielectric area, for example leakage. Use of the uniform thickness flex circuit to protect sensitive material in an electronic enclosure is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: John R. Dangler, Arthur J. Higby, Philipp K. Buchling Rego, DAVID CLIFFORD LONG, James Busby, MATTHEW DOYLE, Edward N. Cohen, MICHAEL FISHER, William Santiago-Fernandez
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Patent number: 11321347Abstract: Some implementations herein relate to a graphical user interface (GUI) that facilitates dynamically partitioning agricultural fields into clusters on an individual agricultural field-basis using agricultural features. A map of a geographic area containing a plurality of agricultural fields may be rendered as part of a GUI. The agricultural fields may be partitioned into a first set of clusters based on a first granularity value and agricultural features of individual agricultural fields. The individual agricultural fields may be visually annotated in the GUI to convey the first set of clusters of similar agricultural fields. Upon receipt of a second granularity value different from the first granularity value, the agricultural fields may be partitioned into a second set of clusters of similar agricultural fields. The map of the geographic area may be updated so that individual agricultural fields are visually annotated to convey the second set of clusters.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: X DEVELOPMENT LLCInventors: David Clifford, Ming Zheng, Elliott Grant, Nanzhu Wang, Cheng-en Guo, Aleksandra Deis