Patents by Inventor James Larson

James Larson 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: 20080243743
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for dynamically determining a primary adapter in a heterogeneous N-way adapter configuration. Each of the adapters generates information about itself and exchanges the information with all other adapters. First a decision-making adapter is identified. Then the decision-making adapter compares the adapter-generated information of all the adapters and makes a decision determining the primary adapter. The decision-making adapter communicates the decision to all other adapters. The determined primary adapter assumes a role as the primary adapter and the other adapters assume a role as a secondary adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Eric Bakke, Robert Edward Galbraith, Brain James King, Timothy James Larson, William Joseph Maitland, Timothy Jerry Schimke
  • Publication number: 20070243446
    Abstract: An electrolyte membrane is formed by an acidic polymer and a low-volatility acid that is fluorinated, substantially free of basic groups, and is either oligomeric or non-polymeric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Hamrock, James Larson, Phat Pham, Matthew Frey, Gregory Haugen, William Lamanna
  • Patent number: 7276283
    Abstract: Methods for producing plasma-treated, functionalized carbon-containing surfaces are provided. The methods include the steps of subjecting a carbon-containing substrate to a plasma to create surface active sites on the surface of the substrate and reacting the surface active sites with stable spacer molecules in the absence of plasma. Biomolecules may be immobilized on the resulting functionalized surfaces. The methods may be used to treat a variety of carbon-containing substrates, including polymeric surfaces, diamond-like carbon films and carbon nanotubes and nanoparticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Ferencz S. Denes, Sorin Odisei Manolache, Luis Emilio Cruz-Barba, Max G. Lagally, Bradley James Larson
  • Publication number: 20070210677
    Abstract: A device and method for the detection of the interaction between two or more objects is disclosed. The device utilizes electrical impedance spectra measured from a piezoelectric element attached to one such object. Comparison of such spectra along a range of traverse allows precise estimates of distance to be made. One useful application is the topographical mapping of a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Bradley James Larson, Joerg Werner Baier
  • Publication number: 20070168336
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for a searchable data service are described. The searchable data service may be implemented as a Web service with a Web service interface that allows the storage of locators and other attributes associated with entities stored in a data store in a searchable index. The attributes may be expressed as {name, value} pairs. The interface may allow client applications to query the searchable index to retrieve locators for entities in the backend data store according to the attributes associated with each locator. Search speed may be automatically optimized using, for example, indexes, query planning, and parallelism. The searchable data service provides a searchable index and is not a data store per se. The searchable data service separates searching and indexing of data from the actual storage of the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Patrick Ransil, Aleksey Martynov, James Larson, James Collette, Robert Chu, Partha Saha
  • Publication number: 20070109383
    Abstract: A process transfers an image from an intermediate imaging member onto a sheet of recording media while preserving the ability to duplex print on the sheet. The process includes generating an image on an intermediate imaging member as the intermediate imaging member rotates in a first direction, synchronizing a sheet of recording media with the image on the intermediate member as the intermediate imaging member continues to rotate in the first direction, transferring the image from the intermediate imaging member onto the sheet of recording media as the intermediate imaging member continues to rotate in the first direction, and limiting release agent on the intermediate imaging member to a level that preserves duplex printing capability on the sheet of recording media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Jeffrey Folkins, James Larson, Paul McConville, Edward Caruthers, David Gervasi, Roger Leighton, Michael Levy
  • Publication number: 20070100758
    Abstract: Methods for facilitating commercial exploitation of IPR and IPR-related opportunities by a law firm on behalf of law firm clients are described, including posting on a law firm website IPR and IPR-related opportunities that clients of the law firm are interested in soliciting offers for possible commercial exploitation, and posting on a law firm website IPR, IPR-related opportunities, technology information, etc. sought by law firm clients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: HAMRE, SCHUMANN, MUELLER & LARSON, P.C.
    Inventors: Michael Schumann, James Larson
  • Publication number: 20070065699
    Abstract: The present invention is an electrolyte membrane comprising an acid and a basic polymer, where the acid is a low-volatile acid that is fluorinated and is either oligomeric or non-polymeric, and where the basic polymer is protonated by the acid and is stable to hydrolysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: James Larson, Phat Pham, Matthew Frey, Steven Hamrock, Gregory Haugen, William Lamanna
  • Patent number: 7183893
    Abstract: A tunneling magnetoresistive stack includes a first ferromagnetic layer, a tunnel barrier layer on the first ferromagnetic layer, and a second ferromagnetic layer on the tunnel barrier layer. The tunneling magnetoresistive stack exhibits a negative exchange coupling between the first ferromagnetic layer and the second ferromagnetic layer indicating that the tunneling magnetoresistive stack has a high quality tunnel barrier layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Peter Hampden Clifton, Eric Walter Singleton, David James Larson, Brian William Karr, Kristin Joy Duxstad
  • Publication number: 20060270506
    Abstract: A drive system includes a planetary gear system includes a sun gear secured to an input shaft. One or more planetary gears rotatably mounted to a cage engage the sun gear. The planetary gears likewise engage a ring gear encircling the planetary and sun gears. A coupler is selectively engageable between an output shaft of the planetary gear system and either the cage or the ring gear. A brake is movable between engagement with whichever of the cage and ring gear to which the coupler is not engaged. In some embodiments the coupler rotatably mounts to a brake embodied as a cylindrical slider such that the coupler is restrained from moving along an axis of rotation of the coupler. A detent mechanism engages the coupler and brake to retain them in positions corresponding to forward and reverse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: James Larson, Raymond Schoenfelder
  • Publication number: 20060256543
    Abstract: A power distribution module for a personal recreational vehicle includes a housing and a cover. The housing defines an interior and includes a wall having an array of receptacle openings. The receptacle openings are adapted to receive and secure electrical components inside the housing. A distribution harness includes a plurality of electrical conductors and is coupled to the housing wherein the electrical conductors are in electrical communication with the electrical components inside the housing. The power distribution module can optionally include a decal to assist quick and accurate placement of the electrical components during the manufacturing process. A method for producing a personal recreational vehicle having a standardized housing over a range of models. The housing includes a component arrangement guide for locating and installing electrical components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: James Larson, Raymond Schoenfelder
  • Patent number: 7069611
    Abstract: A walkway having a series of fixed height corridor units and an inclined gangway unit at its forward end. The units are articulatingly connected and selectively collapsible. The gangway is selectively variable in height, being provided with elevating means at its front end, to permit docking at the raised door sill of the commuter aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Infra-Structures, Inc
    Inventor: James Larson
  • Publication number: 20060010730
    Abstract: A linking element for use in conjunction with silk screening. The linking element, which includes apparatus enabling securement to the screening fabric, is attached to a strip of fabric to be secured to the stretching frame, enabling the use of a smaller screening fabric and more control over the tension. The element may be used in tandem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventor: James Larson
  • Publication number: 20060010728
    Abstract: A linking element for use in conjunction with silk screening. The linking element, which includes apparatus enabling securement to the screening fabric, is attached to a strip of fabric to be secured to the stretching frame, enabling the use of a smaller screening fabric and more control over the tension. The element may be used in tandem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventor: James Larson
  • Patent number: 6940177
    Abstract: A semiconductor package comprising a semiconductor wafer having an active surface comprising at least one integrated circuit, wherein each integrated circuit has a plurality of bond pads; and at least one cured silicone member covering at least a portion of the active surface, wherein at least a portion of each bond pad is not covered by the silicone member, the silicone member has a coefficient of linear thermal expansion of from 60 to 280 ?m/m° C. between ?40 and 150° C. and a modulus of from 1 to 300 MPa at 25° C., and the silicone member is prepared by the method of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Stanton James Dent, Lyndon James Larson, Robert Thomas Nelson, Debra Charilla Rash
  • Publication number: 20050182588
    Abstract: A system for testing an integrated circuit device under test (DUT) communicating though synchronous digital signals and through a high speed serialization/de-serialization (serdes) bus includes a serdes interface circuit for communicating with the DUT via the serdes bus and an integrated circuit (IC) tester for communicating with the DUT and with the serdes interface circuit via digital signals. State changes in the digital signals are synchronized to a clock signal within the IC tester. The serdes interface circuit receives instructions from the IC tester via at least one of the digital signals and responds to the instructions by transmitting data to the DUT via the serdes bus using appropriate serdes protocol, by receiving and storing data transmitted by the DUT via the serdes bus, and by thereafter forwarding the stored data to the IC tester via at least one of the digital signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Gordon Chenoweth, Marc Loranger, Steven Payne, James Larson, Patricia Justice
  • Patent number: 6930865
    Abstract: A transducing head has a magnetoresistive sensor, a first bias element, and a second bias element. The magnetoresistive sensor is positioned between the first and second bias elements, and has a sensor width. The first bias element has a first length and the second bias element has a second length. The direction of the first and second lengths are substantially similar to the direction of the sensor width. The first and second lengths in the range of about one-tenth to about twenty times the sensor width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Mai Abdelhamid Ghaly, David James Larson, Paul Edward Anderson, Kristin J. Duxstad, Brenda Anne Everitt, Patrick John Moran, Steven Barclay Slade, Eric Walter Singleton
  • Patent number: 6874699
    Abstract: Devices and methods for depositing fluids on substrates in patterns of spots, lines, or other features use a nozzle, which is preferably configured similarly to a micropipette, having a piezoelectric crystal or other ultrasonic actuator coupled to one of its sides. The nozzle may be charged via capillary action by dipping it into a well containing the fluid to be deposited, and may then be positioned over a desired area of a substrate, at which point activation of the ultrasonic actuator at ultrasonic frequencies will eject the fluid onto the substrate. The needle may subsequently be dipped into a well of rinsing fluid for cleaning. Spots or lines on the order of 5 micrometers width may be generated, making the invention particularly suitable for use in biological applications such as microarray production and in microelectronics applications such as the printing of organic circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Bradley James Larson, Chung Hoon Lee, Amit Lal, Max G. Lagally
  • Publication number: 20040211014
    Abstract: A walkway having a series of fixed height corridor units and an inclined gangway unit at its forward end. The units are articulatingly connected and selectively collapsible. The gangway is selectively variable in height, being provided with elevating means at its front end, to permit docking at the raised door sill of the commuter aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventor: James Larson
  • Publication number: 20040071601
    Abstract: Devices and methods for depositing fluids on substrates in patterns of spots, lines, or other features use a nozzle, which is preferably configured similarly to a micropipette, having a piezoelectric crystal or other ultrasonic actuator coupled to one of its sides. The nozzle may be charged via capillary action by dipping it into a well containing the fluid to be deposited, and may then be positioned over a desired area of a substrate, at which point activation of the ultrasonic actuator at ultrasonic frequencies will eject the fluid onto the substrate. The needle may subsequently be dipped into a well of rinsing fluid for cleaning. Spots or lines on the order of 5 micrometers width may be generated, making the invention particularly suitable for use in biological applications such as microarray production and in microelectronics applications such as the printing of organic circuitry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Bradley James Larson, Chung Hoon Lee, Amit Lal, Max G. Lagally