Patents by Inventor David FICK

David FICK 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).

  • Patent number: 10523230
    Abstract: A mixed-signal integrated circuit that includes: a global reference signal source; a first summation node and a second summation node; a plurality of distinct pairs of current generating circuits arranged along the first summation node and the second summation node; a first current generating circuit of each of the plurality of distinct pairs that is arranged on the first summation node and a second current generating circuit of each of the plurality of distinct pairs is arranged on the second summation node; a common-mode current circuit that is arranged in electrical communication with each of the first and second summation nodes; where a local DAC adjusts a differential current between the first second summation nodes based on reference signals from the global reference source; and a comparator or a finite state machine that generates a binary output value current values obtained from the first and second summation nodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Fick, Manar El-Chammas, Skylar Skrzyniarz, David Fick
  • Patent number: 10515136
    Abstract: Systems and methods of configuring a fixed memory array of an integrated circuit with coefficients of one or more applications includes identifying a utilization constraint type of the fixed memory array from a plurality of distinct utilization constraint types based on computing attributes of the one or more applications; identifying at least one coefficient mapping technique from a plurality of distinct coefficient mapping techniques that addresses the utilization constraint type; configuring the fixed memory array according to the at least one coefficient mapping technique, wherein configuring the array includes at least setting within the array the coefficients of the one or more applications in an arrangement prescribed by the at least one coefficient mapping technique that optimizes a computational utilization of the fixed memory array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: David Fick, Michael Henry, Laura Fick, Malav Parikh, Skylar Skrzyniarz, Scott Johnson, Pei-Ci Wu, Andrew Morten
  • Publication number: 20190326921
    Abstract: A mixed-signal integrated circuit that includes: a global reference signal source; a first summation node and a second summation node; a plurality of distinct pairs of current generating circuits arranged along the first summation node and the second summation node; a first current generating circuit of each of the plurality of distinct pairs that is arranged on the first summation node and a second current generating circuit of each of the plurality of distinct pairs is arranged on the second summation node; a common-mode current circuit that is arranged in electrical communication with each of the first and second summation nodes; where a local DAC adjusts a differential current between the first second summation nodes based on reference signals from the global reference source; and a comparator or a finite state machine that generates a binary output value current values obtained from the first and second summation nodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Laura Fick, Manar El-Chammas, Skylar Skrzyniarz, David Fick
  • Patent number: 10452745
    Abstract: Systems and methods of configuring a fixed memory array of an integrated circuit with coefficients of one or more applications includes identifying a utilization constraint type of the fixed memory array from a plurality of distinct utilization constraint types based on computing attributes of the one or more applications; identifying at least one coefficient mapping technique from a plurality of distinct coefficient mapping techniques that addresses the utilization constraint type; configuring the fixed memory array according to the at least one coefficient mapping technique, wherein configuring the array includes at least setting within the array the coefficients of the one or more applications in an arrangement prescribed by the at least one coefficient mapping technique that optimizes a computational utilization of the fixed memory array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: David Fick, Michael Henry, Laura Fick, Malav Parikh, Skylar Skrzyniarz, Scott Johnson, Pei-Ci Wu, Andrew Morten
  • Patent number: 10409889
    Abstract: Systems and methods of configuring a fixed memory array of an integrated circuit with coefficients of one or more applications includes identifying a utilization constraint type of the fixed memory array from a plurality of distinct utilization constraint types based on computing attributes of the one or more applications; identifying at least one coefficient mapping technique from a plurality of distinct coefficient mapping techniques that addresses the utilization constraint type; configuring the fixed memory array according to the at least one coefficient mapping technique, wherein configuring the array includes at least setting within the array the coefficients of the one or more applications in an arrangement prescribed by the at least one coefficient mapping technique that optimizes a computational utilization of the fixed memory array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: David Fick, Michael Henry, Laura Fick, Malav Parikh, Skylar Skrzyniarz, Scott Johnson, Pei-Ci Wu, Andrew Morten
  • Publication number: 20190258695
    Abstract: Systems and methods of configuring a fixed memory array of an integrated circuit with coefficients of one or more applications includes identifying a utilization constraint type of the fixed memory array from a plurality of distinct utilization constraint types based on computing attributes of the one or more applications; identifying at least one coefficient mapping technique from a plurality of distinct coefficient mapping techniques that addresses the utilization constraint type; configuring the fixed memory array according to the at least one coefficient mapping technique, wherein configuring the array includes at least setting within the array the coefficients of the one or more applications in an arrangement prescribed by the at least one coefficient mapping technique that optimizes a computational utilization of the fixed memory array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: David Fick, Michael Henry, Laura Fick, Malav Parikh, Skylar Skrzyniarz, Scott Johnson, Pei-Ci Wu, Andrew Morten
  • Patent number: 10389375
    Abstract: A mixed-signal integrated circuit that includes: a global reference signal source; a first summation node and a second summation node; a plurality of distinct pairs of current generating circuits arranged along the first summation node and the second summation node; a first current generating circuit of each of the plurality of distinct pairs that is arranged on the first summation node and a second current generating circuit of each of the plurality of distinct pairs is arranged on the second summation node; a common-mode current circuit that is arranged in electrical communication with each of the first and second summation nodes; where a local DAC adjusts a differential current between the first second summation nodes based on reference signals from the global reference source; and a comparator or a finite state machine that generates a binary output value current values obtained from the first and second summation nodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Fick, Manar El-Chammas, Skylar Skrzyniarz, David Fick
  • Publication number: 20190251137
    Abstract: Systems and methods of configuring a fixed memory array of an integrated circuit with coefficients of one or more applications includes identifying a utilization constraint type of the fixed memory array from a plurality of distinct utilization constraint types based on computing attributes of the one or more applications; identifying at least one coefficient mapping technique from a plurality of distinct coefficient mapping techniques that addresses the utilization constraint type; configuring the fixed memory array according to the at least one coefficient mapping technique, wherein configuring the array includes at least setting within the array the coefficients of the one or more applications in an arrangement prescribed by the at least one coefficient mapping technique that optimizes a computational utilization of the fixed memory array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: David Fick, Michael Henry, Laura Fick, Malav Parikh, Skylar Skrzyniarz, Scott Johnson, Pei-Ci Wu, Andrew Morten
  • Publication number: 20190188241
    Abstract: Systems and methods of configuring a fixed memory array of an integrated circuit with coefficients of one or more applications includes identifying a utilization constraint type of the fixed memory array from a plurality of distinct utilization constraint types based on computing attributes of the one or more applications; identifying at least one coefficient mapping technique from a plurality of distinct coefficient mapping techniques that addresses the utilization constraint type; configuring the fixed memory array according to the at least one coefficient mapping technique, wherein configuring the array includes at least setting within the array the coefficients of the one or more applications in an arrangement prescribed by the at least one coefficient mapping technique that optimizes a computational utilization of the fixed memory array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: David Fick, Michael Henry, Laura Fick, Malav Parikh, Skylar Skrzyniarz, Scott Johnson, Pei-Ci Wu, Andrew Morten
  • Publication number: 20190179776
    Abstract: Systems and methods of implementing a mixed-signal integrated circuit includes sourcing, by a reference signal source, a plurality of analog reference signals along a shared signal communication path to a plurality of local accumulators; producing an electrical charge, at each of the plurality of local accumulators, based on each of the plurality of analog reference signals; adding or subtracting, by each of the plurality of local accumulators, the electrical charge to an energy storage device of each of the plurality of local accumulators over a predetermined period; summing along the shared communication path the electrical charge from the energy storage device of each of the plurality of local accumulators at an end of the predetermined period; and generating an output based on a sum of the electrical charge from each of the plurality of local accumulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Laura Fick, Manar El-Chammas, Skylar Skrzyniarz, David Fick
  • Patent number: 10255205
    Abstract: Systems and methods of implementing a mixed-signal integrated circuit includes sourcing, by a reference signal source, a plurality of analog reference signals along a shared signal communication path to a plurality of local accumulators; producing an electrical charge, at each of the plurality of local accumulators, based on each of the plurality of analog reference signals; adding or subtracting, by each of the plurality of local accumulators, the electrical charge to an energy storage device of each of the plurality of local accumulators over a predetermined period; summing along the shared communication path the electrical charge from the energy storage device of each of the plurality of local accumulators at an end of the predetermined period; and generating an output based on a sum of the electrical charge from each of the plurality of local accumulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Mythic, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Fick, Manar El-Chammas, Skylar Skrzyniarz, David Fick
  • Publication number: 20190087356
    Abstract: Systems and methods of implementing a mixed-signal integrated circuit includes sourcing, by a reference signal source, a plurality of analog reference signals along a shared signal communication path to a plurality of local accumulators; producing an electrical charge, at each of the plurality of local accumulators, based on each of the plurality of analog reference signals; adding or subtracting, by each of the plurality of local accumulators, the electrical charge to an energy storage device of each of the plurality of local accumulators over a predetermined period; summing along the shared communication path the electrical charge from the energy storage device of each of the plurality of local accumulators at an end of the predetermined period; and generating an output based on a sum of the electrical charge from each of the plurality of local accumulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Laura Fick, Manar El-Chammas, Skylar Skrzyniarz, David Fick
  • Patent number: 9702101
    Abstract: A vacuum hose handling and safety vacuum release system, a tubular column attachable to an industrial vacuum hose end having a long handle and a short T-handle positioned at right angles to each other that will allow a user to strategically place the metallic vacuum tube conveniently and easily to vacuum debris in a safe manner. The tube has at least one bypass orifice that the user can open to reduce or eliminate the suction at the nozzle via a lever pivotally located adjacent the T-handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Inventor: David Ficks
  • Publication number: 20130289047
    Abstract: Heteroarylthio compounds covalently linked to an arylpiperazine moiety for the treatment of neurological conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: EPIOMED THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: David Helton, David Fick
  • Patent number: 8381155
    Abstract: A method of generating valid vertical interconnect positions for a multiple layer integrated circuit including multiple layers stacked vertically above one another and having a bonding interface between at least one pair of layers. The interface is formed by the coupling of a pair of conductive bond patterns formed on facing surfaces of the pair of layers. The method includes defining a candidate transformation origin, defining a sub-region which tessellates across the patterns, applying a predetermined transformation to the patterns at the bonding interface, determining the validity of the candidate transformation origin in dependence on coincidence of at least a subset of the patterns with the transformed patterns, selecting a valid transformation origin, and defining a set of valid vertical interconnect positions associated with the valid transformation origin at positions in the bonding interface where the original and transformed patterns coincided with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: David A. Fick, Ronald G. Dreslinski, Trevor N. Mudge, David T. Blaauw, Dennis M. Sylvester
  • Publication number: 20120065194
    Abstract: A method of treating exposure to an organophosphate compound by administering a cyproheptadine compound to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: David HELTON, David FICK
  • Publication number: 20110294823
    Abstract: Tetrahydroindolone and aryl piperazine derivatives for use in treating post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: David HELTON, David FICK, Ernest PFADENHAUER
  • Publication number: 20110172242
    Abstract: A method of treating exposure to organophosphate agents through the use of compounds comprising tetrahydroindolone and arylpiperazine moieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: David HELTON, David FICK
  • Publication number: 20090264443
    Abstract: A method of treating exposure to organophosphate agents through the use of compounds comprising tetrahydroindolone and arylpiperazine moieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: David HELTON, David FICK
  • Publication number: 20090156609
    Abstract: Tetrahydroindolone and aryl piperazine derivatives for use in treating post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: David Helton, David Fick, Ernest Pfadenhauer