Patents by Inventor J. Irwin

J. Irwin 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: 20240404028
    Abstract: An electronic device uses a chromatic aberrations correction (CAC) circuit to correct chromatic aberration on a display panel. An input image is warped based on a first color channel only geometric distortions associated with displaying the input image on the display panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Jian Zhou, Jeffrey J Irwin, Jim C Chou, Miles Simpson
  • Publication number: 20240372692
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for synchronizing a timebase is disclosed. A timebase management circuit includes limit circuitry, in a first clock domain, which generates, based on a global timebase, an initial timebase limit. The timebase management circuit includes, in a second clock domain, adjustment circuitry that generates an adjusted timebase limit based on the initial timebase limit. A storage circuit in the second clock domain stores a local timebase. Update circuitry, coupled to an output of the storage circuit, generates an updated local timebase using a clock signal in the second clock domain, wherein the updated local timebase is subject to the adjusted timebase limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher D. Finan, Alexander Ukanwa, Charles F. Dominguez, Jean-Didier Allegrucci, Jeffrey J. Irwin, Kalpana Bansal, Michael Bekerman, Remi Clavel
  • Publication number: 20240335008
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to articles that include a tightening mechanism, such as reel-based lace tightening mechanism, configured to tighten the article by rotation of a knob. The articles can include a concealing portion that is configured to conceal or protect at least a portion of the tightening mechanism, such as the knob. The concealing portion can be configured to prevent unintentional actuation of the tightening mechanism, such as during contact sports. The concealing portion can be configured to hide the tightening mechanism from view to improve the visual appearance of the article. The concealing portion can be collapsible such that a user can press the concealing portion down to expose the knob of the tightening mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Applicant: BOA Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Burns, Gary R. Hammerslag, Eric C. Irwin, Kristopher C. Lovett, Michael J. Nickel, Mark S. Soderberg
  • Publication number: 20240266214
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a structure including an upper insulating material overlying a lower insulating material, a conductive element underlying the lower insulating material, and a conductive material comprising a metal line and a contact. The conductive material extends from an upper surface of the upper insulating material to an upper surface of the conductive element. The structure also comprises a liner material adjacent the metal line. A width of an uppermost surface of the conductive material of the metal line external to the contact is relatively less than a width of an uppermost surface of the conductive material of the contact. Related methods, memory devices, and electronic systems are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Xiaosong Zhang, Yongjun J. Hu, David A. Kewley, Md Zahid Hossain, Michael J. Irwin, Daniel Billingsley, Suresh Ramarajan, Robert J. Hanson, Biow Hiem Ong, Keen Wah Chow
  • Publication number: 20240264615
    Abstract: Control zone devices that integrate a valve, filter, and pressure regulator within a single device are provided. Specifically, the control zone devices include a main body having a base portion with an inlet passage and an outlet passage attachable to a conduit and a body portion extending from the base portion having an interior for receiving a filter. The control zone devices further include a valve body including a solenoid bowl for attaching a solenoid and an interface cap for removably coupling the valve body to the main body of the control zone device and forming an interface between the valve body and the main body to operate the valve. The control zone devices also include a pressure regulator. In some configurations, the pressure regulator is positioned in a vent flow path of the valve body downstream of the solenoid for regulating pressure at the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Brian Allen Biang, Mark Murphy Ensworth, Michael Joseph Millius, Kevin Mark Irwin, Riccardo J. Tresso
  • Patent number: 12042018
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to articles that include a tightening mechanism, such as reel-based lace tightening mechanism, configured to tighten the article by rotation of a knob. The articles can include a concealing portion that is configured to conceal or protect at least a portion of the tightening mechanism, such as the knob. The concealing portion can be configured to prevent unintentional actuation of the tightening mechanism, such as during contact sports. The concealing portion can be configured to hide the tightening mechanism from view to improve the visual appearance of the article. The concealing portion can be collapsible such that a user can press the concealing portion down to expose the knob of the tightening mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: BOA Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Burns, Gary R. Hammerslag, Eric C. Irwin, Kristopher C. Lovett, Michael J. Nickel, Mark S. Soderberg
  • Patent number: 12028437
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for synchronizing a timebase is disclosed. A timebase management circuit includes limit circuitry, in a first clock domain, which generates, based on a global timebase, an initial timebase limit. The timebase management circuit includes, in a second clock domain, adjustment circuitry that generates an adjusted timebase limit based on the initial timebase limit. A storage circuit in the second clock domain stores a local timebase. Update circuitry, coupled to an output of the storage circuit, generates an updated local timebase using a clock signal in the second clock domain, wherein the updated local timebase is subject to the adjusted timebase limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Finan, Alexander Ukanwa, Charles F. Dominguez, Jean-Didier Allegrucci, Jeffrey J. Irwin, Kalpana Bansal, Michael Bekerman, Remi Clavel
  • Patent number: 11990367
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a structure including an upper insulating material overlying a lower insulating material, a conductive element underlying the lower insulating material, and a conductive material comprising a metal line and a contact. The conductive material extends from an upper surface of the upper insulating material to an upper surface of the conductive element. The structure also comprises a liner material adjacent the metal line. A width of an uppermost surface of the conductive material of the metal line external to the contact is relatively less than a width of an uppermost surface of the conductive material of the contact. Related methods, memory devices, and electronic systems are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Inventors: Xiaosong Zhang, Yongjun J. Hu, David A. Kewley, Md Zahid Hossain, Michael J. Irwin, Daniel Billingsley, Suresh Ramarajan, Robert J. Hanson, Biow Hiem Ong, Keen Wah Chow
  • Patent number: 11848048
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for memory device decoder configurations are described. A memory device may include an array of memory cells and decoder circuits. The array may include one or more memory cells coupled with an access line, and a decoder circuit may be configured to bias the access line to one or more voltages. The decoder circuit may include a first transistor coupled with the access line and a second transistor coupled with the access line. The first transistor may be a planar transistor having a first gate electrode formed on a substrate, and the second transistor may be a trench transistor having a second gate electrode that extends into a cavity of the substrate, where a length of a first gate electrode may be greater than a length of the second gate electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ahmed Nayaz Noemaun, Chandra S. Danana, Durga P. Panda, Luca Laurin, Michael J. Irwin, Rekha Chithra Thomas, Sara Vigano, Stephen W. Russell, Zia A. Shafi
  • Publication number: 20230353339
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for synchronizing a timebase is disclosed. A timebase management circuit includes limit circuitry, in a first clock domain, which generates, based on a global timebase, an initial timebase limit. The timebase management circuit includes, in a second clock domain, adjustment circuitry that generates an adjusted timebase limit based on the initial timebase limit. A storage circuit in the second clock domain stores a local timebase. Update circuitry, coupled to an output of the storage circuit, generates an updated local timebase using a clock signal in the second clock domain, wherein the updated local timebase is subject to the adjusted timebase limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher D. Finan, Alexander Ukanwa, Charles F. Dominguez, Jean-Didier Allegrucci, Jeffrey J. Irwin, Kalpana Bansal, Michael Bekerman, Remi Clavel
  • Patent number: 11778211
    Abstract: Systems and methods of parallel image parsing and processing for video decoding are provided. Video decoder circuitry may enable an incoming encoded bitstream to be split into multiple bitstreams corresponding to the bitstream compression scheme and processed by multiple parsers corresponding to the bitstream compression scheme in parallel. This enables parallel decoding of the incoming bitstream and, thus, more efficient decoder processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Yaxiong Zhou, Felix C. Fernandes, Jeffrey J. Irwin, Liviu R. Morogan, Sorin Constantin Cismas
  • Patent number: 11683149
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for synchronizing a timebase is disclosed. A timebase management circuit includes limit circuitry, in a first clock domain, which generates, based on a global timebase, an initial timebase limit. The timebase management circuit includes, in a second clock domain, adjustment circuitry that generates an adjusted timebase limit based on the initial timebase limit. A storage circuit in the second clock domain stores a local timebase. Update circuitry, coupled to an output of the storage circuit, generates an updated local timebase using a clock signal in the second clock domain, wherein the updated local timebase is subject to the adjusted timebase limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Finan, Alexander Ukanwa, Charles F. Dominguez, Jean-Didier Allegrucci, Jeffrey J. Irwin, Kalpana Bansal, Michael Bekerman, Remi Clavel
  • Publication number: 20230170015
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for memory device decoder configurations are described. A memory device may include an array of memory cells and decoder circuits. The array may include one or more memory cells coupled with an access line, and a decoder circuit may be configured to bias the access line to one or more voltages. The decoder circuit may include a first transistor coupled with the access line and a second transistor coupled with the access line. The first transistor may be a planar transistor having a first gate electrode formed on a substrate, and the second transistor may be a trench transistor having a second gate electrode that extends into a cavity of the substrate, where a length of a first gate electrode may be greater than a length of the second gate electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Ahmed Nayaz Noemaun, Chandra S. Danana, Durga P. Panda, Luca Laurin, Michael J. Irwin, Rekha Chithra Thomas, Sara Vigano, Stephen W. Russell, Zia A. Shafi
  • Publication number: 20230081975
    Abstract: Systems and methods of parallel image parsing and processing for video decoding are provided. Video decoder circuitry may enable an incoming encoded bitstream to be split into multiple bitstreams corresponding to the bitstream compression scheme and processed by multiple parsers corresponding to the bitstream compression scheme in parallel. This enables parallel decoding of the incoming bitstream and, thus, more efficient decoder processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Yaxiong Zhou, Felix C. Fernandes, Jeffrey J. Irwin, Liviu R. Morogan, Sorin Constantin Cismas
  • Publication number: 20220085969
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for synchronizing a timebase is disclosed. A timebase management circuit includes limit circuitry, in a first clock domain, which generates, based on a global timebase, an initial timebase limit. The timebase management circuit includes, in a second clock domain, adjustment circuitry that generates an adjusted timebase limit based on the initial timebase limit. A storage circuit in the second clock domain stores a local timebase. Update circuitry, coupled to an output of the storage circuit, generates an updated local timebase using a clock signal in the second clock domain, wherein the updated local timebase is subject to the adjusted timebase limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher D. Finan, Alexander Ukanwa, Charles F. Dominguez, Jean-Didier Allegrucci, Jeffrey J. Irwin, Kalpana Bansal, Michael Bekerman, Remi Clavel
  • Publication number: 20210375670
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a structure including an upper insulating material overlying a lower insulating material, a conductive element underlying the lower insulating material, and a conductive material comprising a metal line and a contact. The conductive material extends from an upper surface of the upper insulating material to an upper surface of the conductive element. The structure also comprises a liner material adjacent the metal line. A width of an uppermost surface of the conductive material of the metal line external to the contact is relatively less than a width of an uppermost surface of the conductive material of the contact. Related methods, memory devices, and electronic systems are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Xiaosong Zhang, Yongjun J. Hu, David A. Kewley, Md Zahid Hossain, Michael J. Irwin, Daniel Billingsley, Suresh Ramarajan, Robert J. Hanson, Biow Hiem Ong, Keen Wah Chow
  • Patent number: 11101171
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a structure including an upper insulating material overlying a lower insulating material, a conductive element underlying the lower insulating material, and a conductive material comprising a metal line and a contact. The conductive material extends from an upper surface of the upper insulating material to an upper surface of the conductive element. The structure also comprises a liner material adjacent the metal line. A width of an uppermost surface of the conductive material of the metal line external to the contact is relatively less than a width of an uppermost surface of the conductive material of the contact. Related methods, memory devices, and electronic systems are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaosong Zhang, Yongjun J. Hu, David A. Kewley, Md Zahid Hossain, Michael J. Irwin, Daniel Billingsley, Suresh Ramarajan, Robert J. Hanson, Biow Hiem Ong, Keen Wah Chow
  • Publication number: 20210050252
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a structure including an upper insulating material overlying a lower insulating material, a conductive element underlying the lower insulating material, and a conductive material comprising a metal line and a contact. The conductive material extends from an upper surface of the upper insulating material to an upper surface of the conductive element. The structure also comprises a liner material adjacent the metal line. A width of an uppermost surface of the conductive material of the metal line external to the contact is relatively less than a width of an uppermost surface of the conductive material of the contact. Related methods, memory devices, and electronic systems are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Xiaosong Zhang, Yongjun J. Hu, David A. Kewley, Md Zahid Hossain, Michael J. Irwin, Daniel Billingsley, Suresh Ramarajan, Robert J. Hanson, Biow Hiem Ong, Keen Wah Chow
  • Patent number: 10546558
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for aggregating memory requests with opportunism in a display pipeline. Memory requests are aggregated for each requestor of a plurality of requestors in the display pipeline. When the number of memory requests for a given requestor reaches a corresponding threshold, memory requests may be issued for the given requestor. In response to determining the given requestor has reached its threshold, other requestors may issue memory requests even if they have not yet aggregated enough memory requests to reach their corresponding thresholds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Marc A. Schaub, Jeffrey J. Irwin, Peter F. Holland
  • Patent number: 10265483
    Abstract: An infusion set has a partially integrated ballistic inserter that can insert a needle at a controlled rate of speed to a depth to deliver content to the upper 3 mm of skin surface, and a skin-securing adhesive layer to secure the skin surface at the insertion site such that the inserter that can insert a needle with a reduced risk of tenting of the skin surface. A removable turnkey or pushable handle can be provided to release a driving spring of the ballistic inserter to insert a needle at a controlled rate of speed, of 3.3 ft/sec. (1.0 m/sec.) up to and including those greater than 10 ft/sec. (3.0 m/sec.), then release from the set for disposal. The infusion set can further include an extendable interface ring that retracts when the inserter is removed from the infusion set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Russell S. Cole, Christopher J. Kadamus, Stephen J. Irwin, Serge Roux, Eric Bene