Patents by Inventor GARY A. POWELL
GARY A. POWELL 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: 7019829Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide novel methods and devices for sampling gas, exciting the sampled gas to emit radiation and detecting in real time from the emitted radiation a plurality of wave bands of an emission spectrum. Energy used to excite the sampled gas may be adjusted based on the detected wave bands. A process may be controlled in real time based on the detected wave bands. Novel interfaces may be used to display portions of the detected wave bands. A known flow of a reference gas may be included in the flow of sampled gases and an unknown flow of an unknown flow gas determined.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2004Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Lightwind CorporationInventors: Gary Powell, Richard L. Hazard
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Patent number: 6970047Abstract: An apparatus and method for programmable lock detection and correction (PLDC) to a programmable accuracy in a digital delay-locked loop (DLL) based multiphase clock generator (MCG) is based on a DLL that utilizes a digital count to control the delay of a digitally controlled, multiple-tap delay line in its feedback path where stability of the digital count is used to qualify the determination of lock to a programmable accuracy and lock determination is based on combinatorial evaluation of the multiple phase outputs for the proper waveform relationships. The incidence of false lock corresponding to excessive delay through the delay line is addressed by a LOOPRESET signal that results in a reset of the digital count that controls the delay through the delay line. Additionally, programmability of the stability interval, the digital counter step size, and the accuracy of the lock provide control over lock acquisition time.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2003Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Lattice Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Phillip Johnson, Gary Powell, William Andrews
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Patent number: 6867859Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for forming a plasma in the exhaust line of a primary process reactor. The plasma is generated in an inductive source (5) to examine the chemical concentrations of the waste or exhaust gas in vacuum lines that are below atmospheric pressure. The optical radiation emitted by the plasma is analyzed by an optical spectrometer (9) and the resulting information is used to diagnose, monitor, or control operating states in the main vacuum vessel.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2000Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Lightwind CorporationInventor: Gary Powell
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Publication number: 20050046825Abstract: The present invention relates to monitoring chemicals in a process chamber using a spectrometer having a plasma generator, based on patterns over time of chemical consumption. The relevant patterns may include a change in consumption, reaching a consumption plateau, absence of consumption, or presence of consumption. In some embodiments, advancing to a next step in forming structures on the workpiece depends on the pattern of consumption meeting a process criteria. In other embodiments, a processing time standard is established, based on analysis of the relevant patterns. Yet other embodiments relate to controlling work on a workpiece, based on analysis of the relevant patterns. The invention may be either a process or a device including logic and resources to carry out a process.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2004Publication date: March 3, 2005Applicant: Lightwind CorporationInventors: Gary Powell, Herbert Litvak
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Publication number: 20050030531Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide novel methods and devices for sampling gas, exciting the sampled gas to emit radiation and detecting in real time from the emitted radiation a plurality of wave bands of an emission spectrum. Energy used to excite the sampled gas may be adjusted based on the detected wave bands. A process may be controlled in real time based on the detected wave bands. Novel interfaces may be used to display portions of the detected wave bands. A known flow of a reference gas may be included in the flow of sampled gases and an unknown flow of an unknown flow gas determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2004Publication date: February 10, 2005Applicant: Lightwind CorporationInventors: Gary Powell, Richard Hazard
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Patent number: 6791692Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide novel methods and devices for sampling gas, exciting the sampled gas to emit radiation and detecting in real time from the emitted radiation a plurality of wave bands of an emission spectrum. Energy used to excite the sampled gas may be adjusted based on the detected wave bands. A process may be controlled in real time based on the detected wave bands. Novel interfaces may be used to display portions of the detected wave bands. A known flow of a reference gas may be included in the flow of sampled gases and an unknown flow of an unknown flow gas determined.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2001Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Lightwind CorporationInventors: Gary Powell, Richard L. Hazard
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Publication number: 20040128831Abstract: The described embodiments relate to methods and systems for forming die packages. In one exemplary embodiment, the method for forming die packages contacts interface areas of a die assembly to keep the interface areas free of an insulative material. The method distributes a flowable insulative material around portions of the die assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: Frank J. Bretl, Gary Powell, Donald L. Michael, Jefferson P. Ward, Joseph E. Scheffelin, Mohammad Akhavain
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Patent number: 6757061Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide novel methods and devices for sampling gas, exciting the sampled gas to emit radiation and detecting in real time from the emitted radiation a plurality of wave bands of an emission spectrum. Energy used to excite the sampled gas may be adjusted based on the detected wave bands. A process may be controlled in real time based on the detected wave bands. Novel interfaces may be used to display portions of the detected wave bands. A known flow of a reference gas may be included in the flow of sampled gases and an unknown flow of an unknown flow gas determined.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2002Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Lightwind CorporationInventor: Gary Powell
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Patent number: 6698092Abstract: The described embodiments relate to methods and systems for forming die packages. In one exemplary embodiment, the method for forming die packages contacts interface areas of a die assembly to keep the interface areas free of an insulative material. The method distributes a flowable insulative material around portions of the die assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2001Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Frank J. Bretl, Gary Powell, Donald L. Michael, Jefferson P. Ward, Joseph E. Scheffelin, Mohammad Akhavain
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Publication number: 20030133106Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide novel methods and devices for sampling gas, exciting the sampled gas to emit radiation and detecting in real time from the emitted radiation a plurality of wave bands of an emission spectrum. Energy used to excite the sampled gas may be adjusted based on the detected wave bands. A process may be controlled in real time based on the detected wave bands. Novel interfaces may be used to display portions of the detected wave bands. A known flow of a reference gas may be included in the flow of sampled gases and an unknown flow of an unknown flow gas determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Applicant: Lightwind CorporationInventor: Gary Powell
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Publication number: 20030126025Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a system, method and storage medium for facilitating procurement of direct and indirect items via a cost out tool. The system comprises a cost out distribution network system comprising a server executing the cost out tool; a communications network operably coupled to the server; and a workstation and data storage device in communication with the server via the communications network. The data storage device houses information utilized by the server in executing the cost out tool including legacy data, bucket specifications and specification templates, sourcing data, and a catalog of selected items and suppliers. The system also includes a link to a plurality of supplier systems and a plurality of site systems operably coupled to the cost out distribution network system and supplier systems via the network system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2001Publication date: July 3, 2003Inventors: Gary Powell, Adeyinka Adedeji, John Berry, Jeffrey Bowlin, Susan Brate, Huib Van den Durpel, Theodor Katsoulis, Matthew Rowe, Frits Richard Schultze
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Publication number: 20030081647Abstract: The described embodiments relate to methods and systems for forming die packages. In one exemplary embodiment, the method for forming die packages contacts interface areas of a die assembly to keep the interface areas free of an insulative material. The method distributes a flowable insulative material around portions of the die assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2001Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventors: Frank J. Bretl, Gary Powell, Donald L. Michael, Jefferson P. Ward, Joseph E. Scheffelin, Mohammad Akhavain
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Patent number: 6538734Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide novel methods and devices for sampling gas, exciting the sampled gas to emit radiation and detecting in real time from the emitted radiation a plurality of wave bands of an emission spectrum. Energy used to excite the sampled gas may be adjusted based on the detected wave bands. A process may be controlled in real time based on the detected wave bands. Novel interfaces may be used to display portions of the detected wave bands. A known flow of a reference gas may be included in the flow of sampled gases and an unknown flow of an unknown flow gas determined.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2000Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Lightwind CorporationInventor: Gary Powell
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Publication number: 20020135761Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide novel methods and devices for sampling gas, exciting the sampled gas to emit radiation and detecting in real time from the emitted radiation a plurality of wave bands of an emission spectrum. Energy used to excite the sampled gas may be adjusted based on the detected wave bands. A process may be controlled in real time based on the detected wave bands. Novel interfaces may be used to display portions of the detected wave bands. A known flow of a reference gas may be included in the flow of sampled gases and an unknown flow of an unknown flow gas determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2001Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventors: Gary Powell, Richard L. Hazard
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Publication number: 20020093652Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide novel methods and devices for sampling gas, exciting the sampled gas to emit radiation and detecting in real time from the emitted radiation a plurality of wave bands of an emission spectrum. Energy used to excite the sampled gas may be adjusted based on the detected wave bands. A process may be controlled in real time based on the detected wave bands. Novel interfaces may be used to display portions of the detected wave bands. A known flow of a reference gas may be included in the flow of sampled gases and an unknown flow of an unknown flow gas determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2000Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventor: Gary Powell
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Patent number: 6331054Abstract: A multi-compartment ink-jet cartridge body structure, which includes a unitary body having a plurality of ink reservoir compartments. Each compartment includes an outlet port through which ink passes to feed the ink to an ink-jet printhead nozzle array. The body further includes a printhead nozzle array mounting region, and an ink manifold structure including a plurality of corresponding ink channels each leading from a corresponding outlet port to a feed opening formed at the printhead mounting region. The body and manifold structure are formed as a unitary one-piece structure. A lid is attached to the unitary body to cover the compartments. The body includes an external wall, and an access opening is formed in the wall adjacent the manifold structure. A seal structure attached to the body for sealing the access opening. The body structure can be fabricated by a plastic material using an injection molding process.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2000Date of Patent: December 18, 2001Assignee: Hewlett-Packard CompanyInventors: Preston Seu, Patrick Boyd, Gary Powell
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Patent number: 6260961Abstract: A multi-compartment ink-jet cartridge body structure, including a unitary body having a plurality of ink reservoir compartments. Each compartment includes an outlet port through which ink passes to feed ink to an ink-jet printhead nozzle array. The body further includes a printhead nozzle array mounting region, and an ink manifold structure including a plurality of corresponding ink channels each leading from a corresponding outlet port to a feed opening formed at the printhead mounting region. The body and manifold structure are formed as a unitary one-piece structure. A lid is attached to the unitary body to cover the compartments. The body includes an external wall, and an access opening is formed in the wall adjacent the manifold structure. A seal structure attached to the body for sealing the access opening. The body structure can be fabricated by a plastic material using an injection molding process.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2000Date of Patent: July 17, 2001Assignee: Hewlett-Packard CompanyInventors: Preston Seu, Patrick Boyd, Gary Powell