Patents by Inventor David R. Brown

David R. Brown 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).

  • Counter operation in a state machine lattice
    Patent number: 8648621
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices, among which is a device that includes a finite state machine lattice. The lattice may include a counter suitable for counting a number of times a programmable element in the lattice detects a condition. The counter may be configured to output in response to counting the condition was detected a certain number of times. For example, the counter may be configured to output in response to determining a condition was detected at least (or no more than) the certain number of times, determining the condition was detected exactly the certain number of times, or determining the condition was detected within a certain range of times. The counter may be coupled to other counters in the device for determining high-count operations and/or certain quantifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold B Noyes, David R. Brown, Paul Glendenning
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR HANDLING DATA RECEIVED BY A STATE MACHINE ENGINE
    Publication number: 20140025905
    Abstract: A data analysis system to analyze data. The data analysis system includes a data buffer configured to receive data to be analyzed. The data analysis system also includes a state machine lattice. The state machine lattice includes multiple data analysis elements and each data analysis element includes multiple memory cells configured to analyze at least a portion of the data and to output a result of the analysis. The data analysis system includes a buffer interface configured to receive the data from the data buffer and to provide the data to the state machine lattice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Brown, Harold B Noyes, Inderjit Singh Bains
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING STATE VECTOR DATA IN A STATE MACHINE ENGINE
    Publication number: 20140025889
    Abstract: A state machine engine includes a state vector system. The state vector system includes an input buffer configured to receive state vector data from a restore buffer and to provide state vector data to a state machine lattice. The state vector system also includes an output buffer configured to receive state vector data from the state machine lattice and to provide state vector data to a save buffer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Brown, Harold B Noyes
  • METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROGRAMMING A STATE MACHINE ENGINE
    Publication number: 20140025614
    Abstract: A state machine engine having a program buffer. The program buffer is configured to receive configuration data via a bus interface for configuring a state machine lattice. The state machine engine also includes a repair map buffer configured to provide repair map data to an external device via the bus interface. The state machine lattice includes multiple programmable elements. Each programmable element includes multiple memory cells configured to analyze data and to output a result of the analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold B Noyes, David R. Brown
  • Boolean logic in a state machine lattice
    Patent number: 8593175
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices, among which is a device that includes a finite state machine lattice. The lattice may includes a programmable Boolean logic cell that may be programmed to perform various logic functions on a data stream. The programmability includes an inversion of a first input to the Boolean logic cell, an inversion of a last output of the Boolean logic cell, and a selection of an AND gate or an OR gate as a final output of the Boolean logic cell. The Boolean logic cell also includes end of data circuitry configured to cause the Boolean logic cell to only output after an end of data signifying the end of a data stream is received at the Boolean logic cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold B Noyes, David R. Brown, Paul Glendenning, Irene Junjuan Xu
  • Dipole Locator Using Multiple Measurement Points
    Publication number: 20130307544
    Abstract: A receiver and tracking system for identifying a location of a magnetic field source. In a preferred embodiment a plurality of tri-axial antennas are positioned at three distinct points on a receiver frame. Each antenna detects a magnetic field from a source and a processor is used to determine a location of the source relative to the frame using the antenna signals. Each tri-axial antenna comprises three windings in each of three channels defined by a support structure. The windings each define an aperture area. The windings have substantially identical aperture areas and have a common center point. The receiver may to display to the operator the relative location of the field source or may direct the operator to a spot directly above the field source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott B. Cole, Michael F. Gard, David R. Brown, Bradley S. Marshall
  • Combined parallel/serial status register read
    Patent number: 8589641
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed, such as those involving a solid state memory device that includes a status register configured to be read with a combined parallel and serial read scheme. One such solid state memory includes a status register configured to store a plurality of bits indicative of status information of the memory. One such method of providing status information in the memory device includes providing the status information of a memory device in a parallel form. The method also includes providing the status information in a serial form after providing the status information in a parallel form in response to receiving at least one read command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Huber, Frank Ross, David R. Brown
  • Modular Lateral Hip Auguments
    Publication number: 20130274889
    Abstract: An implant for a hip can include a lateral augment adapted to be coupled to a lateral side of a femoral body implant. The lateral augment can include a body portion having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a protrusion extending from the second surface. The protrusion can have a shape adapted to mate with a complementary shaped recess formed in the lateral side of the femoral body implant. An aperture can be positioned in the body portion and extend through the protrusion. A fastener can be received through the aperture and adapted to be threadably secured to the lateral bore. The fastener can be configured to have a length sufficient to pass through a portion of a greater trochanter for securing the portion of the greater trochanter and the lateral augment to the femoral body implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Aaron P. SMITH, Tyler D. WITT, Hugh APTHORP, Keith R. BEREND, Andrew FREIBERG, John BARRINGTON, David R. BROWN
  • Dipole locator using multiple measurement points
    Patent number: 8497684
    Abstract: A receiver and tracking system for identifying a location of a magnetic field source. In a preferred embodiment a plurality of tri-axial antennas are positioned at three distinct points on a receiver frame. Each antenna detects a magnetic field from a source and a processor is used to determine a location of the source relative to the frame using the antenna signals. Each tri-axial antenna comprises three windings in each of three channels defined by a support structure. The windings each define an aperture area. The windings have substantially identical aperture areas and have a common center point. The receiver may to display to the operator the relative location of the field source or may direct the operator to a spot directly above the field source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott B. Cole, Michael F. Gard, David R. Brown, Bradley S. Marshall
  • Knee joint prosthesis system and method for implantation
    Patent number: 8480751
    Abstract: A prosthesis system for replacing a knee joint between a femur and a tibia can include a first femoral component including a first condylar portion, a second condylar portion, a first sidewall extending superiorly from the first condylar portion and a second sidewall offset from the first sidewall a first distance and extending superiorly from the second condylar portion. A tibial component can have a bone engaging inferior surface and a bearing engaging superior surface. A bearing can have an inferior surface that engages the bearing engaging surface and a superior femoral engaging surface. The bearing can define an opening and a bearing keyway. A first yoke and a second yoke can each have an inferior portion, a superior portion, and a yoke keyway extending therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Metzger, David R. Brown, Brian M. May, Audra Watson, Nathan E. Belcher
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ROUTING IN A STATE MACHINE
    Publication number: 20130156043
    Abstract: A device includes a routing buffer. The routing buffer includes a first port configured to receive a signal relating to an analysis of at least a portion of a data stream. The routing buffer also includes a second port configured to selectively provide the signal to a first routing line of a block of a state machine at a first time. The routing buffer further includes a third port configured to selectively provide the signal to a second routing line of the block of the state machine at the first time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Brown, Harold B Noyes, Irene Junjuan Xu, Paul Glendenning
  • COUNTER OPERATION IN A STATE MACHINE LATTICE
    Publication number: 20130159670
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices, among which is a device that includes a finite state machine lattice. The lattice may include a counter suitable for counting a number of times a programmable element in the lattice detects a condition. The counter may be configured to output in response to counting the condition was detected a certain number of times. For example, the counter may be configured to output in response to determining a condition was detected at least (or no more than) the certain number of times, determining the condition was detected exactly the certain number of times, or determining the condition was detected within a certain range of times. The counter may be coupled to other counters in the device for determining high-count operations and/or certain quantifiers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold B Noyes, David R. Brown, Paul Glendenning
  • BOOLEAN LOGIC IN A STATE MACHINE LATTICE
    Publication number: 20130154685
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices, among which is a device that includes a finite state machine lattice. The lattice may includes a programmable Boolean logic cell that may be programmed to perform various logic functions on a data stream. The programmability includes an inversion of a first input to the Boolean logic cell, an inversion of a last output of the Boolean logic cell, and a selection of an AND gate or an OR gate as a final output of the Boolean logic cell. The Boolean logic cell also includes end of data circuitry configured to cause the Boolean logic cell to only output after an end of data signifying the end of a data stream is received at the Boolean logic cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold B Noyes, David R. Brown, Paul Glendenning, Irene J. Xu
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DATA ANALYSIS IN A STATE MACHINE
    Publication number: 20130159239
    Abstract: A device includes a match element that includes a first data input configured to receive a first result, wherein the first result is of an analysis performed on at least a portion of a data stream by an element of a state machine. The match element also includes a second data input configured to receive a second result, wherein the second result is of an analysis performed on at least a portion of the data stream by another element of the state machine. The match element further includes an output configured to selectively provide the first result or the second result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Brown, Harold B Noyes
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTION IN A STATE MACHINE
    Publication number: 20130159671
    Abstract: A device including a data analysis element including a plurality of memory cells. The memory cells analyze at least a portion of a data stream and output a result of the analysis. The device also includes a detection cell. The detection cell includes an AND gate. The AND gate receives result of the analysis as a first input. The detection cell also includes a D-flip flop including an output coupled to a second input of the AND gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Brown, Harold B Noyes
  • Modular lateral hip augments
    Patent number: 8460393
    Abstract: An implant for a hip can include a lateral augment adapted to be coupled to a lateral side of a femoral body implant. The lateral augment can include a body portion having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a protrusion extending from the second surface. The protrusion can have a shape adapted to mate with a complimentary shaped recess formed in the lateral side of the femoral body implant. An aperture can be positioned in the body portion and extend through the protrusion. A fastener can be received through the aperture and adapted to be threadably secured to the lateral bore. The fastener can be configured to have a length sufficient to pass through a portion of a greater trochanter for securing the portion of the greater trochanter and the lateral augment to the femoral body implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Aaron P. Smith, Tyler D. Witt, Hugh Apthorp, Keith R. Berend, Andrew Freiberg, John Barrington, David R. Brown
  • Knee joint prosthesis system and method for implantation
    Patent number: 8328873
    Abstract: A prosthesis system for replacing a knee joint between a femur and a tibia can include a femoral component, a tibial component, a bearing, a first yoke, and a first key. The femoral component can include a first condylar portion, a second condylar portion, a first sidewall extending superiorly from the first condylar portion, a second sidewall extending superiorly from the second condylar portion where the first and second sidewalls collectively comprise a first hinge portion. The tibial component can have a bone engaging inferior surface and a bearing engaging superior surface. The bearing can have an inferior that engages the bearing engaging surface and a superior femoral engaging surface. The bearing can define an opening. The first yoke can have an inferior portion, a superior portion and a yoke keyway extending through the therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Robert Metzger, David R. Brown, Brian M. May, Audra Watson, Nathan E. Belcher
  • Combined parallel/serial status register read
    Patent number: 8327091
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed, such as those involving a solid state memory device that includes a status register configured to be read with a combined parallel and serial read scheme. One such solid state memory includes a status register configured to store a plurality of bits indicative of status information of the memory. One such method of providing status information in the memory device includes providing the status information of a memory device in a parallel form. The method also includes providing the status information in a serial form after providing the status information in a parallel form in response to receiving at least one read command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Huber, Frank Ross, David R. Brown
  • KNEE JOINT PROSTHESIS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTATION
    Publication number: 20120296438
    Abstract: A prosthesis system for replacing a knee joint between a femur and a tibia can include a first femoral component including a first condylar portion, a second condylar portion, a first sidewall extending superiorly from the first condylar portion and a second sidewall offset from the first sidewall a first distance and extending superiorly from the second condylar portion. A tibial component can have a bone engaging inferior surface and a bearing engaging superior surface. A bearing can have an inferior surface that engages the bearing engaging surface and a superior femoral engaging surface. The bearing can define an opening and a bearing keyway. A first yoke and a second yoke can each have an inferior portion, a superior portion, and a yoke keyway extending therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP.
    Inventors: Robert Metzger, David R. Brown, Brian M. May, Audra Watson, Nathan E. Belcher
  • Method and apparatus for use of porous implants
    Patent number: 8292967
    Abstract: A prosthesis includes an implant defining an attachment surface thereon. A porous insert is selectively coupled to the implant. The porous insert is adapted to be received at the attachment surface of the implant in a retained position. The porous insert is adapted to facilitate tissue ingrowth. In one embodiment the implant comprises a femoral component. The femoral component comprises an inner condylar portion having a first and second lateral sidewalls, an anterior wall and a posterior wall defining a box. The box defines the attachment surface. In other embodiments, the implant comprises a hip stem and an acetabular shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: David R Brown, Brian May, Jennifer Woodell-May, Jacy C Hoeppner, Elizabeth Schlueter, Mukesh Kumar, John R White, Russell Parrott