Patents by Inventor James Caravella

James Caravella 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: 20240132499
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to USP30 Inhibitor Compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, and medical uses involving same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Alex J. Buckmelter, Justin Andrew Caravella, Hongbin Li, Matthew W. Martin, Steven Mischke, David James Richard, Angela V. West
  • Patent number: 9231589
    Abstract: A reference output device includes a low side selector configured to select a first voltage level as an output signal. The output signal is a reference voltage. The reference output device also includes a high side selector configured to select a second voltage level as the output signal. The reference output device also includes a slew rate control configured to switch the output signal between the first voltage level and the second voltage level at a constant slew rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: NXP B.V.
    Inventors: Hok-tung Wong, Yang Zhao, Brad Gunter, Alma Anderson, James Caravella
  • Patent number: 9198255
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure include a controlled current path having a load that draws current from the controlled current path. In response to a modulating voltage signal, current is controlled through the load which causes a transistor circuit, including a transistor, to switch between two current modes. Switching will subject the transistor to voltage stresses due to current in the controlled current path spiking towards a breakdown threshold of the transistor. In response to a first aspect of the modulating voltage signal and in one of the current modes, the current in the controlled current path is directed through the first current branch. In response to a second aspect of the modulating voltage signal and in the other current mode, the current in the controlled current path is diverted from the first current branch to a second current branch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: NXP B.V.
    Inventors: Abu Kamal, James Caravella
  • Patent number: 9025288
    Abstract: Cross-talk is mitigated in a switching circuit. In accordance with one or more embodiments, an apparatus includes a multi-pin connector having signal-carrying electrodes that communicate with a device external to the apparatus, and respective field-effect switches that couple the signal-carrying electrodes to respective communication channels in the apparatus. The switches include a first field-effect semiconductor switch having a gate electrode adjacent a channel region that connects electrodes (e.g., source and drain regions) when a threshold switching voltage is applied to the gate, in which the electrodes are connected between one of the signal-carrying electrodes and a first channel coupled to an electrostatic discharge (ESD) circuit. A bias circuit mitigates cross-talk between the communication channels by biasing the channel region of the first field-effect semiconductor switch (in an off state) to boost the threshold switching voltage over a threshold discharge voltage of the ESD circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: NXP B.V.
    Inventors: Madan Vemula, James Caravella, James Spehar, Gerrit Willem den Besten
  • Publication number: 20140347111
    Abstract: A reference output device includes a low side selector configured to select a first voltage level as an output signal. The output signal is a reference voltage. The reference output device also includes a high side selector configured to select a second voltage level as the output signal. The reference output device also includes a slew rate control configured to switch the output signal between the first voltage level and the second voltage level at a constant slew rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: NXP B.V.
    Inventors: Hok-tung Wong, Yang Zhao, Brad Gunter, Alma Anderson, James Caravella
  • Publication number: 20140265887
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure include a controlled current path having a load that draws current from the controlled current path. In response to a modulating voltage signal, current is controlled through the load which causes a transistor circuit, including a transistor, to switch between two current modes. Switching will subject the transistor to voltage stresses due to current in the controlled current path spiking towards a breakdown threshold of the transistor. In response to a first aspect of the modulating voltage signal and in one of the current modes, the current in the controlled current path is directed through the first current branch. In response to a second aspect of the modulating voltage signal and in the other current mode, the current in the controlled current path is diverted from the first current branch to a second current branch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: NXP B.V.
    Inventors: Abu Kamal, James Caravella
  • Publication number: 20140268445
    Abstract: Cross-talk is mitigated in a switching circuit. In accordance with one or more embodiments, an apparatus includes a multi-pin connector having signal-carrying electrodes that communicate with a device external to the apparatus, and respective field-effect switches that couple the signal-carrying electrodes to respective communication channels in the apparatus. The switches include a first field-effect semiconductor switch having a gate electrode adjacent a channel region that connects electrodes (e.g., source and drain regions) when a threshold switching voltage is applied to the gate, in which the electrodes are connected between one of the signal-carrying electrodes and a first channel coupled to an electrostatic discharge (ESD) circuit. A bias circuit mitigates cross-talk between the communication channels by biasing the channel region of the first field-effect semiconductor switch (in an off state) to boost the threshold switching voltage over a threshold discharge voltage of the ESD circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: NXP B.V.
    Inventors: Madan Vemula, James Caravella, James Spehar, Gerrit Willem den Besten