Patents by Inventor David R. Allee

David R. Allee 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: 10416244
    Abstract: A planar sensor array capable of three-dimensional magnetic field sensing is disclosed. The sensor array may be utilized, for example, in connection with security inspections and detection of concealed electronics and contraband. Each sensor pixel may comprise a planar spiral inductor to measure a magnetic field of interest in a first dimension, a first Hall effect sensor to measure the magnetic field of interest in a second dimension, and a second Hall effect sensor to measure the magnetic field of interest in the third dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: David R. Allee, Gregory P. Spell, Brett Larsen, Anthony M. Wilson, Owen C. Ma
  • Publication number: 20180088189
    Abstract: A planar sensor array capable of three-dimensional magnetic field sensing is disclosed. The sensor array may be utilized, for example, in connection with security inspections and detection of concealed electronics and contraband.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: David R. Allee, Gregory P. Spell, Brett Larsen, Anthony M. Wilson, Owen C. Ma
  • Patent number: 8860575
    Abstract: Embodiments of flexible identification systems are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate of the State of Arizona, Acting for and on behalf of Arizona, State University
    Inventors: David R. Allee, Lawrence T. Clark, Terry L. Alford, Constantine A. Balanis, James T. Aberle, Kevin Baugh
  • Patent number: 8860197
    Abstract: An integrated circuit device that is secure from invasion and related methods are disclosed herein. Other embodiments are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a Body Corporate of the State of Arizona Acting for and on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Clark, David R. Allee
  • Patent number: 8796608
    Abstract: Embodiments of dual stage active pixel devices are described herein. Other examples, implementations, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate of the State of Arizona, Acting for and on Behlf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Edward H. Lee, David R. Allee, George R. Kunnen
  • Patent number: 8610223
    Abstract: Embodiments of embedded MEMS sensors and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents
    Inventors: Narendra V. Lakamraju, Sameer M. Venugopal, Stephen M. Phillips, David R. Allee
  • Patent number: 8488370
    Abstract: Embodiments and examples of differential threshold voltage non-volatile memories and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments, examples thereof, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate of the State of Arizona, Acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Sameer M. Venugopal, David R. Allee, Lawrence T Clark, Nazanin Darbanian
  • Patent number: 8462565
    Abstract: Embodiments and examples of differential threshold voltage non-volatile memories and related methods are described herein. In one example, a method for providing an integrated circuit can comprise providing a memory cell coupled to a first bitline and to a second bitline, and at least one of (a) providing a read assist mechanism configured to couple to the memory cell via the first and second bitlines, or (b) providing a memory reset mechanism configured to couple to the memory cell via the first and second bitlines. Providing the memory cell can comprise providing a first transistor comprising a first threshold voltage, providing a second transistor comprising a second threshold voltage, and cross-coupling the first and second transistors of the memory cell together. A difference between the first and second threshold voltages can correspond to a logic state of the memory cell. Other embodiments, examples, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate of the State of Arizona, Acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Sameer M. Venugopal, David R. Allee, Lawrence T. Clark
  • Patent number: 8319561
    Abstract: Embodiments of amplifiers with depletion and enhancement mode thin film transistors are disclosed herein. Other examples, devices, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate of the State of Arizona, Acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Sameer M. Venugopal, Aritra Dey, David R. Allee
  • Patent number: 8319191
    Abstract: Embodiments of sensor systems and related methods of operating and manufacturing the same are described herein. The sensor systems can be used to detect atomic or subatomic particles or radiation. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate of the State of Arizona, Acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventor: David R. Allee
  • Publication number: 20120211660
    Abstract: Embodiments of sensor systems and related methods of operating and manufacturing the same are described herein. The sensor systems can be used to detect atomic or subatomic particles or radiation. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicants: Arizona State University
    Inventor: David R. Allee
  • Publication number: 20120206207
    Abstract: Embodiments of amplifiers with depletion and enhancement mode thin film transistors are disclosed herein. Other examples, devices, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicants: Arizona State University
    Inventors: Sameer M. Venugopal, Aritra Dey, David R. Allee
  • Publication number: 20120175714
    Abstract: Embodiments of embedded MEMS sensors and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicants: Arizona State University
    Inventors: Narendra V. Lakamraju, Sameer M. Venugopal, Stephen M. Phillips, David R. Allee
  • Publication number: 20120140929
    Abstract: An integrated circuit device that is secure from invasion and related methods are disclosed herein. Other embodiments are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents, for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Clark, David R. Allee
  • Publication number: 20120127687
    Abstract: Embodiments of wearable flexible devices and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicants: Board of Regents, the University of Texas System, Arizona State University
    Inventors: David R. Allee, Bruce Gnade
  • Publication number: 20120070158
    Abstract: Embodiments of flexible identification systems are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicants: Arizona
    Inventors: David R. Allee, Lawrence T. Clark, Terry L. Alford, Constantine A. Balanis, James T. Aberle, Kevin Baugh
  • Publication number: 20120062433
    Abstract: Embodiments of antennas over flexible substrates are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicants: Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Constantine A. Balanis, David R. Allee
  • Publication number: 20120065930
    Abstract: Embodiments of vicinity sensor systems are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicants: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Arizona Board of Regents, a Body Corporation of the State of Arizona Acting for and on Behalf of A
    Inventors: David R. Allee, Bruce Gnade, Eric Forsythe
  • Publication number: 20110261634
    Abstract: Embodiments and examples of differential threshold voltage non-volatile memories and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments, examples thereof, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents, for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Sameer M. Venugopal, David R. Allee, Lawrence T. Clark, Nazanin Darbanian
  • Publication number: 20110261635
    Abstract: Embodiments and examples of differential threshold voltage non-volatile memories and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments, examples thereof, and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents, for and on behalf of Arizona State Unlversity
    Inventors: Sameer M. Venugopal, David R. Allee, Lawrence T. Clark