Patents by Inventor Eric Wright
Eric Wright 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: 11967364Abstract: Described are memory modules that support different error detection and correction (EDC) schemes in both single- and multiple-module memory systems. The memory modules are width configurable and support the different EDC schemes for relatively wide and narrow module data widths. Data buffers on the modules support the half-width and full-width modes, and also support time-division-multiplexing to access additional memory components on each module in support of enhanced EDC.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2023Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Rambus Inc.Inventors: Frederick A. Ware, John Eric Linstadt, Kenneth L. Wright
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Publication number: 20240108803Abstract: A drug storage and dispensing system that includes a packaging unit and an injection device for pre-filled containers having a needle shield and containing a medication is disclosed. The drug storage and dispensing system of the present disclosure provides for drug administration while minimizing the space occupied by such containers in the cold chain. The packaging unit minimizes the risk of a needle-stick injury, as a healthcare worker does not have to manually remove the needle shield. The injection device provides a novel way of auto-disabling a container, such as a syringe, as a plunger rod is not engaged with the container until the container is actually used. The drug storage and dispensing system provides for a reduction in the number of steps required to perform an injection, and thus a productivity and efficiency gain in mass immunization campaigns.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Justin Wright, Hervé Monchoix, Damien Maréchal, Amanda Black, Eric Schneider, Chet Larrow
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Patent number: 11947474Abstract: A memory module comprises an address buffer circuit, a command/address channel, and a plurality of memory components controlled by the address buffer circuit via the command/address channel. At least one memory component comprises a plurality of data ports, a memory core to store data, and a data interface. The data interface is capable of transferring data between the memory core and the data ports. The data interface supports a first data width mode in which the data interface transfers data at a first bit width and a first burst length via the data ports. The data interface also supports a second data width mode in which the data interface transfers data at a second bit width and second burst length via the data ports. The first bit width is greater than the second bit width and the first burst length is shorter than the second burst length.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Rambus Inc.Inventors: Frederick A. Ware, John Eric Linstadt, Kenneth Lee Wright
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Publication number: 20240104036Abstract: The embodiments described herein describe technologies of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) components for high-performance, high-capacity registered memory modules, such as registered dual in-line memory modules (RDIMMs). One DRAM component may include a set of memory cells and steering logic. The steering logic may include a first data interface and a second data interface. The first and second data interfaces are selectively coupled to a controller component in a first mode and the first data interface is selectively coupled to the controller component in a second mode and the second data interface is selectively coupled to a second DRAM component in the second mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Frederick A. Ware, Ely Tsern, John Eric Linstadt, Thomas J. Giovannini, Kenneth L. Wright
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Publication number: 20230290493Abstract: Methods and systems for medical device diagnostics and reporting. One system including an electronic processor configured to receive a new medical device dataset associated with a medical device. The electronic processor is also configured to determine an operation classification of the medical device using a model utilizing training information. The training information includes a plurality of archived medical device datasets and an associated operation classification for each of the plurality of archived medical device datasets. The electronic processor is also configured determine an operation status of the medical device based on the operation classification. The electronic processor is also configured to generate and provide a notification based on at least the operation status of the medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2021Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: William Owen Redwood, Jeff Dunn, Riley Hester, Ian Trent, Eric Wright, Brad Miller, Orly Tauil
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Publication number: 20230034118Abstract: An example electronic device includes a first housing having a first cover and a second cover, where the first cover is made from fibre composite material, where the second cover is made from metal, and where the first cover is bonded to the second cover via adhesive. The electronic device also includes a display device disposed in the first housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: February 2, 2023Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Stacy L. Wolff, Eric Wright Chen, Ilchan Lee, Chad Patrick Paris, Woojin Chung
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Publication number: 20220304326Abstract: A coffee bean shaving process is utilized herein to produce shaved coffee bean products, such as coffee flakes, coffee shavings, and coffee slices, which may comprise clean and smooth faces and rough edges. Due to the shaving process described herein, the shaved coffee bean products may be produced with larger and fewer surfaces, thereby yielding a coffee product with greater surface area to volume (SA/V) ratios, particularly when compared to coffee grounds produced by conventional burr grinders. Consequently, by optimizing these SA/V ratios, it has been observed that one can maximize the coffee making potential of a coffee bean and reduce the SA/V variances between particles, thereby creating more consistent results.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventor: Eric Wright
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Patent number: 10221676Abstract: A method and an apparatus are provided for determining an orientation of a tool with respect to a reference direction. The tool is configured to be moved along a wellbore and to generate information usable to determine an orientation of the tool. At least one first signal is indicative of an orientation of a directional reference system with respect to the reference direction. Information regarding a relative orientation of the tool with respect to the directional reference system is used to determine the orientation of the tool with respect to the reference direction in response at least in part to the at least one first signal.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2015Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Gyrodata, IncorporatedInventors: John Lionel Weston, Adrián Guillermo Ledroz, Eric Wright
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Publication number: 20180245807Abstract: A solar-powered ventilation system may be mounted to a building. Through the use of internal dampers and destratification intake doors, the system is able to cool the inside of buildings by way of hot-air venting or cold-air induction methods. Further, the system may also be configured in a combinatory manner, allowing the building to be cooled by the simultaneous use of hot air venting and cold-air induction methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventor: Jason Eric Wright
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Patent number: 9958173Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a solar-powered ventilation system for mounting to a building. Through the use of internal dampers and destratification intake doors, the system is able to cool the inside of buildings by way of hot-air venting or cold-air induction methods. Further, the system may also be configured in a combinatory manner, allowing the building to be cooled by the simultaneous use of hot-air venting and cold-air induction methods.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: NORTHWEST RENEWABLE ENERGY CORP.Inventor: Jason Eric Wright
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Patent number: 9811113Abstract: A method synchronizes clock signals generated by a system that includes multiple PLLs that are connected in parallel and output frequency dividers driven by the PLLs. The system receives a common frequency reference signal and a common synchronization signal. Each PLL may have a reference signal frequency divider. The reference frequency divider may be phase-reset, for example, by a transition to a first logic state in the synchronization signal, and the output frequency dividers are each phase-reset, for example, by a transition to a second logic state following the transition to the first logic state in the synchronization signal. The transition to the first logic state may be, for example, a rising edge.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2016Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Linear Technology CorporationInventors: Richard William Ezell, Eric Wright Mumper
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Publication number: 20170134031Abstract: A method synchronizes clock signals generated by a system that includes multiple PLLs that are connected in parallel and output frequency dividers driven by the PLLs. The system receives a common frequency reference signal and a common synchronization signal. Each PLL may have a reference signal frequency divider. The reference frequency divider may be phase-reset, for example, by a transition to a first logic state in the synchronization signal, and the output frequency dividers are each phase-reset, for example, by a transition to a second logic state following the transition to the first logic state in the synchronization signal. The transition to the first logic state may be, for example, a rising edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Richard William Ezell, Eric Wright Mumper
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Patent number: 9638343Abstract: A valve actuator, valve, and method of actuation of a valve are disclosed. The valve actuator includes a shape memory alloy element attachable to a valve body, capable of use with a valve to cause movement of the valve between first and second positions responsive to at least a threshold amount of temperature change of the shape memory alloy element. The valve actuator further includes a negative-differential spring applied to the shape memory alloy element, thereby reducing the threshold amount of temperature change needed to cause movement of the valve between the first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignees: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventors: Eric Wright Gilbertson, Franz Hover, Donald Bryan Freeman, Jose Arellano
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Patent number: 9397668Abstract: A clock frequency division circuit receives delay value, synchronization signal, and external clock signal of a given frequency. The clock division circuit includes (a) a decode circuit receiving delay value and providing set of initial count values; (b) one or more counters each receiving input clock signal derived from the external clock signal and providing frequency divided output signal having a frequency a fraction of the given frequency, and each receiving a corresponding one of the initial count values, and wherein, subsequent to detecting a transition in the synchronization signal, each counter provides transition in the frequency divided output signal after a time period represented by corresponding initial count value; and (c) synchronization circuit that is reset by the synchronization signal, the synchronization circuit providing a gating signal enabling output of the frequency divided output signal after expiration of initial count value. The one or more counters may be cascaded.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Linear Technology CorporationInventors: Eric Wright Mumper, Jan-Michael Stevenson
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Publication number: 20160182056Abstract: A clock frequency division circuit receives delay value, synchronization signal, and external clock signal of a given frequency. The clock division circuit includes (a) a decode circuit receiving delay value and providing set of initial count values; (b) one or more counters each receiving input clock signal derived from the external clock signal and providing frequency divided output signal having a frequency a fraction of the given frequency, and each receiving a corresponding one of the initial count values, and wherein, subsequent to detecting a transition in the synchronization signal, each counter provides transition in the frequency divided output signal after a time period represented by corresponding initial count value; and (c) synchronization circuit that is reset by the synchronization signal, the synchronization circuit providing a gating signal enabling output of the frequency divided output signal after expiration of initial count value. The one or more counters may be cascaded.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Eric Wright Mumper, Jan-Michael Stevenson
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Publication number: 20160084070Abstract: A method and an apparatus are provided for determining an orientation of a tool with respect to a reference direction. The tool is configured to be moved along a wellbore and to generate information usable to determine an orientation of the tool. At least one first signal is indicative of an orientation of a directional reference system with respect to the reference direction. Information regarding a relative orientation of the tool with respect to the directional reference system is used to determine the orientation of the tool with respect to the reference direction in response at least in part to the at least one first signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: John Lionel Weston, Adrián Guillermo Ledroz, Eric Wright
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Patent number: 9284825Abstract: A valve actuator, valve, and method of actuation of a valve are disclosed. The valve actuator includes a shape memory alloy element attachable to a valve body, capable of use with a valve to cause movement of the valve between first and second positions. The valve actuator also includes a sensor located within a well and capable of detecting the presence of a fluid based on a fluid property of the fluid. The valve actuator includes a power supply electrically connected to the sensor and the shape memory alloy element, capable of applying an electric current to the shape memory alloy element in response to the sensor detecting the presence of the fluid. The electric current causes a temperature of the shape memory alloy element to increase beyond a threshold temperature at which the shape memory alloy element actuates.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: Changkuan Yu, Eric Wright Gilbertson, Franz Hover, Dennis Harris, Jose Arellano
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Patent number: 9267370Abstract: A method and an apparatus are provided for determining an orientation of a tool with respect to a reference direction. At least one first signal is indicative of an orientation of a directional reference system with respect to the reference direction. The directional reference system is positioned spaced from the tool. At least one second signal is indicative of a relative orientation of the tool with respect to the directional reference system. The orientation of the tool at the first position is determined in response at least in part to the at least one first signal and the at least one second signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2012Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Gyrodata, IncorporatedInventors: John Lionel Weston, Eric Wright, Gary Uttecht, Roger Ekseth
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Patent number: 9145974Abstract: A valve actuator, valve, and method of actuation of a valve are disclosed. The valve actuator includes a shape memory alloy element attachable to a valve body, capable of use with a valve to cause movement of the valve between first and second positions at a predetermined temperature and responsive to at least a threshold amount of temperature change of the shape memory alloy element. The valve actuator further includes an expansion element attached to the shape memory alloy element, the expansion element responsive to temperature changes at a rate lower than a rate of change of temperature indicative of a valve leak, the expansion element adjusting tension on the shape memory alloy element, thereby changing the predetermined temperature.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: Eric Wright Gilbertson, Changkuan Yu, Franz Hover, Dennis Harris, Jose Arellano
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Patent number: 8991568Abstract: A brake system includes a brake cylinder having a piston rod and a brake lever connecting the piston rod to a brake beam and a slack adjuster. An actuating lever is connected to the brake beam and the brake cylinder. A trigger of the slack adjuster is connected to the actuating lever. The actuating lever is pivotally and rotationally connected to the brake beam and swivelably connected to the brake cylinder. Also, a piston stoke indictor including an indicia positioned on a support structure of a brake cylinder to be adjacent the end of a portion of a brake piston at its extended position.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: New York Air Brake CorporationInventors: Derick Call, Howard E. Huber, Jr., Steven R. Newton, Jeffrey F. Sauter, Eric Wright