Patents by Inventor Eric Becker

Eric Becker 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).

  • Publication number: 20230342698
    Abstract: A new and improved quality assurance system and associated methods are disclosed that allow for data collected and input electronically via tablets or mobile computing devices in real-time. The input data is collated to allow for review against established product rules that will drastically decrease the time it takes for manufacturers to release batches of quality approved products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Steve Schroeder, Robert Christopher Pirotte, Eric Becker, John Nienhuis, Andy Centeno
  • Patent number: 11423442
    Abstract: A method and system provides a data management system that provides data management services and products to users. The method and system provides a predictive model that generates probability scores indicating the likelihood that current users of the data management system would select promotional messages if the promotional messages are presented to the current users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Intuit Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Becker
  • Publication number: 20210182906
    Abstract: A method and system provides a data management system that provides data management services and products to users. The method and system provides a predictive model that generates probability scores indicating the likelihood that current users of the data management system would select promotional messages if the promotional messages are presented to the current users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Intuit Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Becker
  • Patent number: 10984446
    Abstract: A method and system provides a data management system that provides data management services and products to users. The method and system provides a predictive model that generates probability scores indicating the likelihood that current users of the data management system would select promotional messages if the promotional messages are presented to the current users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Intuit Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Becker
  • Publication number: 20200372433
    Abstract: A new and improved quality assurance system and associated methods are disclosed that allow for data collected and input electronically via tablets or mobile computing devices in real-time. The input data is collated to allow for review against established product rules that will drastically decrease the time it takes for manufacturers to release batches of quality approved products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Steve Schroeder, Robert Christopher Pirotte, Eric Becker, John Nienhuis, Andy Centeno
  • Patent number: 10317313
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an apparatus, system and associated method of operation that allows medium weight Class II equipment to be shock tested using a Medium Weight Shock Machine (MWSM) in a manner that adequately simulates the required shock response exhibited when subjected to underwater explosion (UNDEX), Heavyweight testing utilizing a FSP. Advantageously, such an apparatus, system and associated method allows for testing of Class II medium weight (e.g., about 500-4500 lbs.) equipment (e.g., submarine and surface vessel equipment) utilizing an MWSM instead of Heavyweight testing utilizing a Floating Shock Platform (FSP). Testing of Class II medium weight equipment in this manner significantly reduces cost of testing such equipment and increases safety associated with testing such equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Ascendant Engineering Solutions
    Inventors: Keith Eric Becker, George Gregory Mooty
  • Patent number: 10126082
    Abstract: A rotational sear block isolates the rotational movement of the sear to the sear mechanism without using a rotational trigger. The isolation of the sear rotation to the sear mechanism allows for a single axis translational trigger to be used which gives the shooter the advantages of a short, crisp trigger pull without any off-axis movement. Additionally, the positive sear engagement and inherent safety of the design are achieved due to the sear being engaged and biased onto the sear block surface, disallowing unintended or accidental release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Inventors: Billie Cyril Hudson, III, Lauren Honor Hudson, Keith Eric Becker, Mark Thomas Hammond
  • Publication number: 20170178047
    Abstract: A new and improved quality assurance system and associated methods are disclosed that allow for data collected and input electronically via tablets or mobile computing devices in real-time. The input data is collated to allow for review against established product rules that will drastically decrease the time it takes for manufacturers to release batches of quality approved products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Steve Schroeder, Robert Christopher Pirotte, Eric Becker, John Nienhuis, Andy Centeno
  • Publication number: 20170138817
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an apparatus, system and associated method of operation that allows medium weight Class II equipment to be shock tested using a Medium Weight Shock Machine (MWSM) in a manner that adequately simulates the required shock response exhibited when subjected to underwater explosion (UNDEX), Heavyweight testing utilizing a FSP. Advantageously, such an apparatus, system and associated method allows for testing of Class II medium weight (e.g., about 500-4500 lbs.) equipment (e.g., submarine and surface vessel equipment) utilizing an MWSM instead of Heavyweight testing utilizing a Floating Shock Platform (FSP). Testing of Class II medium weight equipment in this manner significantly reduces cost of testing such equipment and increases safety associated with testing such equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: ASCENDANT ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
    Inventors: Keith Eric Becker, George Gregory Mooty
  • Publication number: 20170059267
    Abstract: A rotational sear block isolates the rotational movement of the sear to the sear mechanism without using a rotational trigger. The isolation of the sear rotation to the sear mechanism allows for a single axis translational trigger to be used which gives the shooter the advantages of a short, crisp trigger pull without any off-axis movement. Additionally, the positive sear engagement and inherent safety of the design are achieved due to the sear being engaged and biased onto the sear block surface, disallowing unintended or accidental release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Billie Cyril Hudson, III, Lauren Honor Hudson, Keith Eric Becker, Mark Thomas Hammond
  • Patent number: 9444469
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods disclosed herein may initialize a delay-locked loop (DLL) or phase-locked loop (PLL) to achieve a locked condition and may then initiate a quiescent mode of operation. Quiescent operation may be achieved by breaking a feedback loop associated with the DLL or PLL to prevent updates to a variable delay line associated with the DLL and/or to a variable frequency oscillator associated with the PLL. An output clock phase associated with the DLL or PLL may thus be held substantially constant following a DLL initialization period. Additional embodiments are disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Becker, Brandon Roth, Scott Schafer
  • Patent number: 9340592
    Abstract: The invention concerns the field of cell culture technology. The invention describes production host cell lines comprising vector constructs comprising a CERT S132 A expression cassette. Those cell lines have improved growth characteristics and high CERT S132A expression levels. The invention especially concerns two cell lines deposited with the DSMZ under the number DSM ACC2989 (CHO/CERT 2.20) and DSM AC-C2990 (CHO/CERT 2.41). The invention further concerns a method of generating such preferred production host cells and a method of producing proteins using the two cell lines deposited with the DSMZ under the number DSM ACC2989 (CHO/CERT 2.20) and DSM ACC2990 (CHO/CERT 2.41).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Lore Florin, Eric Becker, Hitto Kaufmann
  • Patent number: 9335372
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to delay line test circuits and methods. In one aspect, an integrated circuit (IC) can include a plurality of delay lines, a selection circuit, a delay comparison circuit, and a control circuit. The plurality of delay lines can generate a plurality of delayed clock signals, and the selection circuit can include a plurality of inputs configured to receive at least the plurality of delayed clock signals. The selection circuit can generate a first output clock signal and a second output clock signal by selecting amongst signals received at the plurality of inputs based on a state of a selection control signal. The delay comparison circuit can compare a delay of the first output clock signal to a delay of the second output clock signal and can generate a delay comparison such as a pass/fail flag based on the result. The control circuit can generate the selection control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Van De Graaff, Tyler Gomm, Brandon Roth, Eric Becker
  • Patent number: 9153303
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed, such as those including an oscillator circuit that generates an alternate clock. A multiplexing circuit can be coupled to the alternate clock and an input clock. The alternate clock has a more accurate duty cycle than the input clock. A clock path can be coupled to an output of the multiplexing circuit. The more accurate alternate clock can be coupled to the clock path during a test mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Becker
  • Publication number: 20150078101
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed, such as those including an oscillator circuit that generates an alternate clock. A multiplexing circuit can be coupled to the alternate clock and an input clock. The alternate clock has a more accurate duty cycle than the input clock. A clock path can be coupled to an output of the multiplexing circuit. The more accurate alternate clock can be coupled to the clock path during a test mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc
    Inventor: Eric Becker
  • Patent number: 8962312
    Abstract: The invention concerns the field of cell culture technology. The invention describes production host cell lines comprising vector constructs comprising a DHFR expression cassette. Those cell lines have improved growth characteristics in comparison to DHFR-deficient or DHFR-reduced cell lines such as CHO DG44 and CHO DUKX-B11. The invention especially concerns two cell lines, a representative of each cell line is deposited with the DSMZ under the number DSM ACC2909 (CHOpperĀ® Discovery) and DSM ACC2910 (CHOpperĀ® Standard). The invention further concerns a method of producing proteins using the cells generated by the described method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Hitto Kaufmann, Lore Florin, Eric Becker, Joey M. Studts
  • Publication number: 20140375329
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to delay line test circuits and methods. In one aspect, an integrated circuit (IC) can include a plurality of delay lines, a selection circuit, a delay comparison circuit, and a control circuit. The plurality of delay lines can generate a plurality of delayed clock signals, and the selection circuit can include a plurality of inputs configured to receive at least the plurality of delayed clock signals. The selection circuit can generate a first output clock signal and a second output clock signal by selecting amongst signals received at the plurality of inputs based on a state of a selection control signal. The delay comparison circuit can compare a delay of the first output clock signal to a delay of the second output clock signal and can generate a delay comparison such as a pass/fail flag based on the result. The control circuit can generate the selection control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Scott Van De Graaff, Tyler Gomm, Brandon Roth, Eric Becker
  • Publication number: 20140292389
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods disclosed herein may initialize a delay-locked loop (DLL) or phase-locked loop (PLL) to achieve a locked condition and may then initiate a quiescent mode of operation. Quiescent operation may be achieved by breaking a feedback loop associated with the DLL or PLL to prevent updates to a variable delay line associated with the DLL and/or to a variable frequency oscillator associated with the PLL. An output clock phase associated with the DLL or PLL may thus be held substantially constant following a DLL initialization period. Additional embodiments are disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Eric Becker, Brandon Roth, Scott Schafer
  • Patent number: 8754683
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods disclosed herein may initialize a delay-locked loop (DLL) or phase-locked loop (PLL) to achieve a locked condition and may then initiate a quiescent mode of operation. Quiescent operation may be achieved by breaking a feedback loop associated with the DLL or PLL to prevent updates to a variable delay line associated with the DLL and/or to a variable frequency oscillator associated with the PLL. An output clock phase associated with the DLL or PLL may thus be held substantially constant following a DLL initialization period. Additional embodiments are disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Becker, Brandon Roth, Scott Schafer
  • Patent number: 8535940
    Abstract: The invention concerns the field of cell culture technology. It concerns a method of improving cell growth, especially the growth of biopharmaceutical producer host cells. The invention further concerns a method of producing proteins using the cells generated by the described method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Hitto Kaufmann, Lore Florin, Eric Becker