Patents by Inventor Graham Allan

Graham Allan 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: 20130135019
    Abstract: A delay compensation circuit for a delay locked loop which includes a main delay line having a fine delay line comprising fine delay elements and a coarse delay line comprising coarse delay elements, the main delay line being controlled by a controller, the delay compensation circuit comprising: an adjustable fine delay for modeling a coarse delay element, a counter for controlling the adjustable fine delay to a value which is substantially the same as that of a coarse delay element, a circuit for applying a representation of the system clock to the delay compensation circuit, and a circuit for applying the fine delay count from the counter to the controller for adjusting the fine delay line of the main delay line to a value which is substantially the same as that of a coarse delay element of the main delay line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: MOSAID TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Gurpreet BHULLAR, Graham ALLAN
  • Patent number: 8432767
    Abstract: A clock mode configuration circuit for a memory device is described. A memory system includes any number of memory devices serially connected to each other, where each memory device receives a clock signal. The clock signal can be provided either in parallel to all the memory devices or serially from memory device to memory device through a common clock input. The clock mode configuration circuit in each memory device is set to a parallel mode for receiving the parallel clock signal, and to a serial mode for receiving a source synchronous clock signal from a prior memory device. Depending on the set operating mode, the data input circuits will be configured for the corresponding data signal format, and the corresponding clock input circuits will be either enabled or disabled. The parallel mode and the serial mode is set by sensing a voltage level of a reference voltage provided to each memory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: MOSAID Technologies Incorporated
    Inventors: Peter B. Gillingham, Graham Allan
  • Patent number: 8379786
    Abstract: A delay compensation circuit for a delay locked loop which includes a main delay line having a fine delay line comprising fine delay elements and a coarse delay line comprising coarse delay elements, the main delay line being controlled by a controller, the delay compensation circuit comprising: an adjustable fine delay for modeling a coarse delay element, a counter for controlling the adjustable fine delay to a value which is substantially the same as that of a coarse delay element, a circuit for applying a representation of the system clock to the delay compensation circuit, and a circuit for applying the fine delay count from the counter to the controller for adjusting the fine delay line of the main delay line to a value which is substantially the same as that of a coarse delay element of the main delay line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Mosaid Technologies Incorporated
    Inventors: Gurpreet Bhullar, Graham Allan
  • Patent number: 8369182
    Abstract: A clock applying circuit for a synchronous memory is comprised of a clock input for receiving a clock input signal, apparatus connected to the synchronous memory for receiving a driving clock signal, and a tapped delay line for receiving the clock input signal for delivering the clock driving signal to the synchronous memory in synchronism with but delayed from the clock input signal, the delay being a small fraction of the clock period of the clock input signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Mosaid Technologies Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard C. Foss, Peter B. Gillingham, Graham Allan
  • Publication number: 20120184788
    Abstract: A method for transforming a selected polymeric material into a plurality of reaction products via supercritical water is disclosed. The method comprises: conveying the selected polymeric material through an extruder, wherein the extruder is configured to continuously convey the selected polymeric material to a supercritical fluid reaction zone; injecting hot compressed water into the supercritical fluid reaction zone, while the extruder is conveying the selected polymeric material into the supercritical fluid reaction zone so as to yield a mixture; retaining the mixture within the reaction zone for a period of time sufficient to yield the plurality of reaction products. The reaction zone may be characterized by a tubular reactor having an adjustably positionable inner tubular spear, wherein the tubular reactor and the inner tubular spear further define an annular space within the reaction zone, and wherein the mixture flows through the annular space and into a reaction products chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: XTRUDX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Loop, James D. Flynn, Graham Allan, Steven C. Van Swearingen, Kevin O. Gaw
  • Patent number: 8057666
    Abstract: A supercritical fluid polymer depolymerization machine is disclosed herein, which machine is capable of converting a wide range of biomass and/or waste plastic materials into a plurality of reaction products (liquid and gaseous) including fermentable sugars, hydrocarbons, and various aromatic substances that, in turn, are readily convertible into liquid transportation fuel known as “neodiesel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Xtrudx Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Graham Allan, Thomas E. Loop, James D. Flynn
  • Patent number: 7955508
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are supercritical fluid biomass conversion machines, systems, and methods for converting a wide range of biomass materials into a plurality of reaction products including fermentable sugars and various aromatic substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Xtrudx Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Graham Allan, Thomas E. Loop, James D. Flynn
  • Publication number: 20110110165
    Abstract: A clock mode configuration circuit for a memory device is described. A memory system includes any number of memory devices serially connected to each other, where each memory device receives a clock signal. The clock signal can be provided either in parallel to all the memory devices or serially from memory device to memory device through a common clock input. The clock mode configuration circuit in each memory device is set to a parallel mode for receiving the parallel clock signal, and to a serial mode for receiving a source synchronous clock signal from a prior memory device. Depending on the set operating mode, the data input circuits will be configured for the corresponding data signal format, and the corresponding clock input circuits will be either enabled or disabled. The parallel mode and the serial mode is set by sensing a voltage level of a reference voltage provided to each memory device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: MOSAID TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Peter B. GILLINGHAM, Graham ALLAN
  • Publication number: 20110095796
    Abstract: A delay compensation circuit for a delay locked loop which includes a main delay line having a fine delay line comprising fine delay elements and a coarse delay line comprising coarse delay elements, the main delay line being controlled by a controller, the delay compensation circuit comprising: an adjustable fine delay for modeling a coarse delay element, a counter for controlling the adjustable fine delay to a value which is substantially the same as that of a coarse delay element, a circuit for applying a representation of the system clock to the delay compensation circuit, and a circuit for applying the fine delay count from the counter to the controller for adjusting the fine delay line of the main delay line to a value which is substantially the same as that of a coarse delay element of the main delay line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: MOSAID TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Gurpreet BHULLAR, Graham ALLAN
  • Patent number: 7889826
    Abstract: A delay compensation circuit for a delay locked loop which includes a main delay line having a fine delay line comprising fine delay elements and a coarse delay line comprising coarse delay elements, the main delay line being controlled by a controller, the delay compensation circuit comprising: an adjustable fine delay for modeling a coarse delay element, a counter for controlling the adjustable fine delay to a value which is substantially the same as that of a coarse delay element, a circuit for applying a representation of the system clock to the delay compensation circuit, and a circuit for applying the fine delay count from the counter to the controller for adjusting the fine delay line of the main delay line to a value which is substantially the same as that of a coarse delay element of the main delay line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Mosaid Technologies Incorporated
    Inventors: Gurpreet Bhullar, Graham Allan
  • Patent number: 7885140
    Abstract: A clock mode configuration circuit for a memory device is described. A memory system includes any number of memory devices serially connected to each other, where each memory device receives a clock signal. The clock signal can be provided either in parallel to all the memory devices or serially from memory device to memory device through a common clock input. The clock mode configuration circuit in each memory device is set to a parallel mode for receiving the parallel clock signal, and to a serial mode for receiving a source synchronous clock signal from a prior memory device. Depending on the set operating mode, the data input circuits will be configured for the corresponding data signal format, and the corresponding clock input circuits will be either enabled or disabled. The parallel mode and the serial mode is set by sensing a voltage level of a reference voltage provided to each memory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Mosaid Technologies Incorporated
    Inventors: Peter B. Gillingham, Graham Allan
  • Publication number: 20100329938
    Abstract: A supercritical fluid polymer depolymerization machine is disclosed herein, which machine is capable of converting a wide range of biomass and/or waste plastic materials into a plurality of reaction products (liquid and gaseous) including fermentable sugars, hydrocarbons, and various aromatic substances that, in turn, are readily convertible into liquid transportation fuel known as “neodiesel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: XTRUDX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Graham Allan, Thomas E. Loop, James D. Flynn
  • Patent number: 7789884
    Abstract: An acetabular rim cutter has an annular cutting face provided on a rotatable carrier. A coupler is provided for attaching the carrier to a rotational power source. A guide element is axially aligned with the cutting face to locate and align the cutting face on the acetabulum with which it is to be used. Preferably, the guide element is axially movable in relation to the cutting face and a resilient element is provided for biasing it axially away therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Benoist Girard SAS
    Inventors: Andrew John Timperley, Philippe Lavieille, Pascal Collet, Franck Le Bon, Robin Sydney Mackwood Ling, Graham Allan Gie
  • Publication number: 20100063271
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are supercritical fluid biomass conversion machines, systems, and methods for converting a wide range of biomass materials into a plurality of reaction products including fermentable sugars and various aromatic substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: Xtrudx Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: G. Graham Allan, Thomas E. Loop, James D. Flynn
  • Publication number: 20090316514
    Abstract: A clock applying circuit for a synchronous memory is comprised of a clock input for receiving a clock input signal, apparatus connected to the synchronous memory for receiving a driving clock signal, and a tapped delay line for receiving the clock input signal for delivering the clock driving signal to the synchronous memory in synchronism with but delayed from the clock input signal, the delay being a small fraction of the clock period of the clock input signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Richard C. Foss, Peter B. Gillingham, Graham Allan
  • Patent number: 7599246
    Abstract: A clock applying circuit for a synchronous memory is comprised or a clock input for receiving a clock input signal, apparatus connected to the synchronous memory for receiving a driving clock signal, and a tapped delay line for receiving the clock input signal and for delivering the clock driving signal to the synchronous memory in synchronism with but delayed from the clock input signal, the delay being a small fraction of the clock period or the clock input signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: MOSAID Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Foss, Peter B. Gillingham, Graham Allan
  • Publication number: 20090039927
    Abstract: A clock mode configuration circuit for a memory device is described. A memory system includes any number of memory devices serially connected to each other, where each memory device receives a clock signal. The clock signal can be provided either in parallel to all the memory devices or serially from memory device to memory device through a common clock input. The clock mode configuration circuit in each memory device is set to a parallel mode for receiving the parallel clock signal, and to a serial mode for receiving a source synchronous clock signal from a prior memory device. Depending on the set operating mode, the data input circuits will be configured for the corresponding data signal format, and the corresponding clock input circuits will be either enabled or disabled. The parallel mode and the serial mode is set by sensing a voltage level of a reference voltage provided to each memory device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: MOSAID TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Peter B. GILLINGHAM, Graham ALLAN
  • Publication number: 20090036853
    Abstract: A method for acquiring a gel-forming polymer and an absorbent article containing the gel-forming polymer. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing a Hagfish, stimulating the Hagfish to excrete a gel-forming polymer, and drying the gel-forming polymer. In another embodiment, the method for acquiring a gel-forming polymer includes the steps of providing a Hagfish, placing the Hagfish in a container of water, stimulating the Hagfish to excrete a gel-forming polymer into the water, and drying the gel-forming polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: George Graham Allan
  • Publication number: 20080143405
    Abstract: A delay compensation circuit for a delay locked loop which includes a main delay line having a fine delay line comprising fine delay elements and a coarse delay line comprising coarse delay elements, the main delay line being controlled by a controller, the delay compensation circuit comprising: an adjustable fine delay for modeling a coarse delay element, a counter for controlling the adjustable fine delay to a value which is substantially the same as that of a coarse delay element, a circuit for applying a representation of the system clock to the delay compensation circuit, and a circuit for applying the fine delay count from the counter to the controller for adjusting the fine delay line of the main delay line to a value which is substantially the same as that of a coarse delay element of the main delay line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: MOSAID TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Gurpreet BHULLAR, Graham ALLAN
  • Patent number: 7349513
    Abstract: A delay compensation circuit for a delay locked loop which includes a main delay line having a fine delay line comprising fine delay elements and a coarse delay line comprising coarse delay elements, the main delay line being controlled by a controller, the delay compensation circuit comprising: an adjustable fine delay for modeling a coarse delay element, a counter for controlling the adjustable fine delay to a value which is substantially the same as that of a coarse delay element, a circuit for applying a representation of the system clock to the delay compensation circuit, and a circuit for applying the fine delay count from the counter to the controller for adjusting the fine delay line of the main delay line to a value which is substantially the same as that of a coarse delay element of the main delay line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Mosaid Technologies Incorporated
    Inventors: Gurpreet Bhullar, Graham Allan