Patents by Inventor Eoin Edward English
Eoin Edward English 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: 11940502Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to one or more particles that move within a container in response to a magnetic field. A measurement circuit is configured to output an indication of the magnetic field based on position of the one or more particles.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Analog Devices International Unlimited CompanyInventors: Alan J. O'Donnell, Javier Calpe Maravilla, Alfonso Berduque, Shaun Bradley, Jochen Schmitt, Jan Kubík, Stanislav Jolondcovschi, Padraig L Fitzgerald, Eoin Edward English, Gavin Patrick Cosgrave, Michael P. Lynch
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Publication number: 20240085500Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to particles that can move in response to a magnetic field. A system can include a container, particles within the container, and a magnetic structure integrated with the container. The magnetic structure can magnetically interact with both an external magnetic field and the particles. Related methods are disclosed including magnetic field detection methods based on detection of particles within a container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Alan J. O'Donnell, Javier Calpe Maravilla, Shaun Bradley, Jan Kubík, Jochen Schmitt, Stanislav Jolondcovschi, Padraig L. Fitzgerald, Michael P. Lynch, Alfonso Berduque, Gavin Patrick Cosgrave, Eoin Edward English
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Publication number: 20240044726Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to force based on movement of magnetically sensitive material. In embodiments, first magnetically sensitive material and second magnetically sensitive material can be in an initial position. According to such embodiments, one or more sensors to detect force based on relative position of the first magnetically sensitive material and the second magnetically sensitive in a second position. Related systems and methods for force detection are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Alan J. O'Donnell, Javier Calpe Maravilla, Jan Kubík, Jochen Schmitt, Shaun Bradley, Stanislav Jolondcovschi, Padraig L. Fitzgerald, Alfonso Berduque, Gavin Patrick Cosgrave, Michael P. Lynch, Eoin Edward English
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Publication number: 20240044725Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to force based on a profile of magnetically sensitive material in a container. One or more sensors can detect the profile of the magnetically sensitive material, where the profile is associated with a force applied to the container. The profile includes magnetically sensitive material concentrated in one or more particular areas within the container. Related systems and methods for force detection are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Alan J. O'Donnell, Javier Calpe Maravilla, Jan Kubík, Jochen Schmitt, Shaun Bradley, Stanislav Jolondcovschi, Padraig L. Fitzgerald, Alfonso Berduque, Gavin Patrick Cosgrave, Michael P. Lynch, Eoin Edward English
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Publication number: 20230383855Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to adjusting fluid flow using magnetically sensitive particles. Fluid can flow through an opening in a container. Magnetically sensitive particles can be confined within the container. A magnetic field can be applied to move the magnetically sensitive particles in the container to adjust flow of the fluid through the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Alan J. O'Donnell, Jan Kubík, Alfonso Berduque, Jochen Schmitt, Javier Calpe Maravilla, Shaun Bradley, Padraig L. Fitzgerald, Stanislav Jolondcovschi, Gavin Patrick Cosgrave, Michael P. Lynch, Eoin Edward English
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Publication number: 20230349987Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to generating measurements based on positions of particles within one or more compartments. At least some of the particles can move in response to an external stimulus. A comparative measurement can be provided based on comparing the measurements. The measurements can be associated with two or more types of particles and/or two or more compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Alan J. O’Donnell, Shaun Bradley, Alfonso Berduque, Jan Kubík, Jochen Schmitt, Stanislav Jolondcovschi, Javier Calpe Maravilla, Padraig L. Fitzgerald, Gavin Patrick Cosgrave, Michael P. Lynch, Eoin Edward English
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Publication number: 20230264198Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to systems that include a channel with at least one fluid in particle in fluid. The at least one particle can move along a defined path of the channel in response to a magnetic field. At least one structure is integrated with the channel, such as a sensor to generate an output signal related to the magnetic field or a magnetic structure to apply the magnetic field. Relates methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Alan J. O'Donnell, Jan Kubík, Jochen Schmitt, Stanislav Jolondcovschi, Shaun Bradley, Gavin Patrick Cosgrave, Alfonso Berduque, Javier Calpe Maravilla, Padraig L. Fitzgerald, Eoin Edward English, Michael P. Lynch
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Publication number: 20230152166Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to detecting temperature based on movement of one or more particles within a container. The container includes a medium material. Mobility of the one or more particles in the medium material changes in response to a change in temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2022Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Alan J. O'Donnell, Alfonso Berduque, Javier Calpe Maravilla, Shaun Bradley, Padraig L. Fitzgerald, Jan Kubík, Stanislav Jolondcovschi, Jochen Schmitt, Gavin Patrick Cosgrave, Eoin Edward English, Michael P. Lynch
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Publication number: 20230098962Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to one or more particles that move within a container in response to a magnetic field. A measurement circuit is configured to output an indication of the magnetic field based on position of the one or more particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Alan J. O'Donnell, Javier Calpe Maravilla, Alfonso Berduque, Shaun Bradley, Jochen Schmitt, Jan Kubík, Stanislav Jolondcovschi, Padraig L. Fitzgerald, Eoin Edward English, Gavin Patrick Cosgrave, Michael P. Lynch
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Patent number: 11175353Abstract: The disclosure provides a magneto resistive field sensor for detecting position in a particular direction. The sensor includes a plurality of magneto resistive elements arranged in pairs. The elements of the same pair are arranged so that their sensitivity direction is oriented in the same direction. The elements of different pairs are oriented so that their sensitivity direction is oriented in a different direction, preferably substantially perpendicular to another pair. The magneto resistive sensors and their sensitivity directions are generally arranged in a plane, which is perpendicular to the direction of measurement of the device. The elements of each pair are arranged in series between two nodes so as to form a bridge circuit. As such, movement of the magnet in the first plane causes a substantially equal change in the elements of each pair, thereby compensating for this movement in the output signal.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Analog Devices International Unlimited CompanyInventors: Jochen Schmitt, Eoin Edward English
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Publication number: 20190257894Abstract: The disclosure provides a magneto resistive field sensor for detecting position in a particular direction. The sensor includes a plurality of magneto resistive elements arranged in pairs. The elements of the same pair are arranged so that their sensitivity direction is oriented in the same direction. The elements of different pairs are oriented so that their sensitivity direction is oriented in a different direction, preferably substantially perpendicular to another pair. The magneto resistive sensors and their sensitivity directions are generally arranged in a plane, which is perpendicular to the direction of measurement of the device. The elements of each pair are arranged in series between two nodes so as to form a bridge circuit. As such, movement of the magnet in the first plane causes a substantially equal change in the elements of each pair, thereby compensating for this movement in the output signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Jochen Schmitt, Eoin Edward English
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Patent number: 9513246Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated circuit system including a first active layer fabricated on a front side of a semiconductor die and a second pre-fabricated layer on a back side of the semiconductor die and having electrical components embodied therein, wherein the electrical components include at least one discrete passive component. The integrated circuit system also includes at least one electrical path coupling the first active layer and the second pre-fabricated layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: Alan J. O'Donnell, Santiago Iriarte, Mark J. Murphy, Colin G. Lyden, Gary Casey, Eoin Edward English
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Publication number: 20160109399Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated circuit system including a first active layer fabricated on a front side of a semiconductor die and a second pre-fabricated layer on a back side of the semiconductor die and having electrical components embodied therein, wherein the electrical components include at least one discrete passive component. The integrated circuit system also includes at least one electrical path coupling the first active layer and the second pre-fabricated layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Alan J. O'Donnell, Santiago Iriarte, Mark J. Murphy, Colin G. Lyden, Gary Casey, Eoin Edward English
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Patent number: 9267915Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated circuit system including a first active layer fabricated on a front side of a semiconductor die and a second pre-fabricated layer on a back side of the semiconductor die and having electrical components embodied therein, wherein the electrical components include at least one discrete passive component. The integrated circuit system also includes at least one electrical path coupling the first active layer and the second pre-fabricated layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2015Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: ANALOG DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Alan J. O'Donnell, Santiago Iriarte, Mark J. Murphy, Colin G. Lyden, Gary Casey, Eoin Edward English
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Patent number: 9121753Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatic resonance detection is disclosed for a motor-driven mechanical system such as a voice coil motor (VCM) in which a resonance detector and driver are provided. The automatic resonance detector is implemented on the same integrated circuit as the driver, and dynamically determines the natural resonant frequency of the VCM driven by the driver. The resonant frequency is determined by measuring the back electromotive force (BEMF) of the VCM, detecting the slope of the BEMF signal, and determining the resonant frequency from the slope of the BEMF signal.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: ANALOG DEVICES GLOBALInventors: Alan Patrick Cahill, Gary Casey, John A. Cleary, Eoin Edward English, Christian Jimenez, Javier Calpe Maravilla, Colin G. Lyden, Thomas F. Roche
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Patent number: 9041150Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated circuit system including a first active layer fabricated on a front side of a semiconductor die and a second pre-fabricated layer on a back side of the semiconductor die and having electrical components embodied therein, wherein the electrical components include at least one discrete passive component. The integrated circuit system also includes at least one electrical path coupling the first active layer and the second pre-fabricated layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: Alan J. O'Donnell, Santiago Iriarte, Mark J. Murphy, Colin G. Lyden, Gary Casey, Eoin Edward English
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Publication number: 20150121995Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated circuit system including a first active layer fabricated on a front side of a semiconductor die and a second pre-fabricated layer on a back side of the semiconductor die and having electrical components embodied therein, wherein the electrical components include at least one discrete passive component. The integrated circuit system also includes at least one electrical path coupling the first active layer and the second pre-fabricated layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Alan J. O'Donnell, Santiago Iriarte, Mark J. Murphy, Colin G. Lyden, Gary Casey, Eoin Edward English
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Patent number: 8957497Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated circuit system including a first active layer fabricated on a front side of a semiconductor die and a second pre-fabricated layer on a back side of the semiconductor die and having electrical components embodied therein, wherein the electrical components include at least one discrete passive component. The integrated circuit system also includes at least one electrical path coupling the first active layer and the second pre-fabricated layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: Alan J. O'Donnell, Santiago Iriarte, Mark J. Murphy, Colin G. Lyden, Gary Casey, Eoin Edward English
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Patent number: 8890285Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated circuit system including a first active layer fabricated on a front side of a semiconductor die and a second pre-fabricated layer on a back side of the semiconductor die and having electrical components embodied therein, wherein the electrical components include at least one discrete passive component. The integrated circuit system also includes at least one electrical path coupling the first active layer and the second pre-fabricated layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: Alan J. O'Donnell, Santiago Iriarte, Mark J. Murphy, Colin G. Lyden, Gary Casey, Eoin Edward English
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Patent number: 8890286Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated circuit system including a first active layer fabricated on a front side of a semiconductor die and a second pre-fabricated layer on a back side of the semiconductor die and having electrical components embodied therein, wherein the electrical components include at least one discrete passive component. The integrated circuit system also includes at least one electrical path coupling the first active layer and the second pre-fabricated layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: Alan J. O'Donnell, Santiago Iriarte, Mark J. Murphy, Colin G. Lyden, Gary Casey, Eoin Edward English