Patents by Inventor James McMahon
James McMahon 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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Publication number: 20190027401Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to dielectric repair for via and skip via structures and methods of manufacture. The method includes: etching a via structure in a dielectric layer; repairing sidewalls of the via structure with a repair agent; and extending the via structure with an additional etching into a lower dielectric layer to form a skip via structure exposing a metallization layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: James McMahon, Ryan S. Smith, Nicholas V. LiCausi, Errol Todd Ryan, Xunyuan Zhang, Shao Beng Law
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Publication number: 20190021176Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to via and skip via structures and methods of manufacture. The method includes: forming a first metallization layer with a first capping layer over the first metallization layer; forming a second metallization layer with a second capping layer over the second metallization layer; forming a partial skip via structure to the first metallization layer by removing a portion of the first capping layer and the second capping and depositing conductive material in an opening formed in the second metallization layer; forming a third capping layer over the filled partial skip via and the second capping layer; and forming a remaining portion of a skip via structure in alignment with the partial skip via structure by opening the third capping layer to expose the conductive material of the partial skip via.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Shao Beng Law, Nicholas V. LiCausi, Errol Todd Ryan, James McMahon, Ryan S. Smith, Xunyuan Zhang
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Publication number: 20180251643Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of activating an organic coating to enhance adhesion of the coating to a further coating and/or to other entities comprising applying a solvent and a surface chemistry and/or surface topography modifying agent to the organic coating. The invention also relates to a coated substrate having an activated coating, wherein the adhesion of the coating to a further coating and/or other entities has been enhanced by application of a solvent and a surface chemistry and/or surface topography modifying agent to the coating. The invention further relates to an activation treatment for an organic coating to enhance adhesion of the coating to a further coating and/or to other entities comprising a solvent and a surface chemistry and/or surface topography modifying agent and a method for the preparation of the activation treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Stuart Arthur BATEMAN, Ranya SIMONS, Dong Yang WU, Patrick James MCMAHON, Alexander BILYK, Douglas Henry BERRY, Seana B. KOBAK, James F. KIRCHNER, Lori Clarice STRAUS, Mark Paul JOHNSON
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Publication number: 20180096007Abstract: Techniques are described herein for using user-defined aggregate functions for updating inverted index tables. A user-defined aggregate function is registered in a database system for updating an index table based on changes stored in a staging table. A query specifying the user-defined aggregate function may be executed in parallel to parallelize the updating of the index table.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Zhen Hua Liu, Aleksandra Czarlinska, Douglas James McMahon, Asha Makur
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Patent number: 9909020Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of activating an organic coating to enhance adhesion of the coating to a further coating and/or to other entities comprising applying a solvent and a surface chemistry and/or surface topography modifying agent to the organic coating. The invention also relates to a coated substrate having an activated coating, wherein the adhesion of the coating to a further coating and/or other entities has been enhanced by application of a solvent and a surface chemistry and/or surface topography modifying agent to the coating. The invention further relates to an activation treatment for an organic coating to enhance adhesion of the coating to a further coating and/or to other entities comprising a solvent and a surface chemistry and/or surface topography modifying agent and a method for the preparation of the activation treatment.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2007Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignees: The Boeing Company, Commonwealth Scientific And Industrial Research OrganisationInventors: Stuart Arthur Bateman, Ranya Simons, Dong Yang Wu, Patrick James McMahon, Alexander Bilyk, Douglas H. Berry, Seana B. Kobak, James F. Kirchner, Lori Clarice Straus, Mark Paul Johnson
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Patent number: 9868517Abstract: A joint for coupling a wing tip to a wing base includes a linking member that extends from a first end to a second end. The linking member first end is coupleable to the wing base, and the linking member second end is coupleable to the wing tip. The linking member may be curved and may extend for a fixed distance between the wing tip and the wing base. The linking member defines first second hinge lines that are substantially parallel. The joint also includes at least two actuators. A first end of each actuator is coupled to the linking member, and a second end of each actuator is coupleable to one of the wing base and the wing tip. The actuators are operable to rotate the wing tip about the first and second hinge lines between a first orientation and a second orientation relative to the wing base.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2014Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Timothy James McMahon, John Scott Kruse, Adam L. Kehrer
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Publication number: 20170361922Abstract: A joint for coupling a wing tip to a wing base includes a linking member that extends from a first end to a second end. The linking member first end is coupleable to the wing base, and the linking member second end is coupleable to the wing tip. The linking member defines first second hinge lines that are substantially parallel. The joint also includes at least one actuator. A first end of each at least one actuator is coupled to the linking member, and a second end of each at least one actuator is coupleable to one of the wing base and the wing tip. The at least one actuator is operable to rotate the wing tip about the first and second hinge lines between a first orientation and a second orientation relative to the wing base.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Timothy James McMahon, John Scott Kruse, Adam L. Kehrer
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Patent number: 9764289Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects and embodiments of an apparatus for securing hollow fiber filtration membranes in a filtration module. In one example, the apparatus comprises a restraining structure engaging elongate portions of the plurality of hollow porous membrane fibers and an anchor formation engaging the plurality of hollow porous membrane fibers and positioned closer to eye portions of the plurality of hollow porous membrane fibers than at least a portion of the restraining structure. Neither the anchor formation nor the restraining structure sealingly engage open ends of the plurality of hollow porous membrane fibers.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2013Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Evoqua Water Technologies LLCInventors: Tomasz Swiatek, Michael Collignon, Bruce Gregory Biltoft, Robert James McMahon
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Publication number: 20170151533Abstract: Provided is an improved filtration module assembly comprising a vessel having a filtration cartridge disposed within it and a header coupled to an end of the vessel, the header including a housing having an open-ended upper end and a lower end, and an end cap including a portion that mates with a complimentary structure defined by the inner all of the open ended upper end of the housing to removable engage with the housing and the end cap may further define a passageway for fluid to flow out of the vessel. The filtration module assembly may enable an improved manifold arrangement used to communicate fluids to and from a filtration system comprising a plurality of such modules and the configurations of the present invention may facilitate improved operation of such filtration systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: Evoqua Water Technologies LLCInventors: Bruce Gregory Biltoft, Michael Collignon, Robert James McMahon
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Patent number: 9604166Abstract: Provided is an improved filtration module assembly comprising a vessel having a filtration cartridge disposed within it and a header coupled to an end of the vessel, the header including a housing having an open-ended upper end and a lower end, and an end cap including a portion that mates with a complimentary structure defined by the inner wall of the open ended upper end of the housing to removably engage with the housing and the end cap may further define a passageway for fluid to flow out of the vessel. The filtration module assembly may enable an improved manifold arrangement used to communicate fluids to and from a filtration system comprising a plurality of such modules and the configurations of the present invention may facilitate improved operation of such filtration systems.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2012Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Evoqua Water Technologies LLCInventors: Bruce Gregory Biltoft, Michael Collignon, Robert James McMahon
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Publication number: 20160244153Abstract: A joint for coupling a wing tip to a wing base includes a linking member that extends from a first end to a second end. The linking member first end is coupleable to the wing base, and the linking member second end is coupleable to the wing tip. The linking member defines first second hinge lines that are substantially parallel. The joint also includes at least one actuator. A first end of each at least one actuator is coupled to the linking member, and a second end of each at least one actuator is coupleable to one of the wing base and the wing tip. The at least one actuator is operable to rotate the wing tip about the first and second hinge lines between a first orientation and a second orientation relative to the wing base.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2014Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Timothy James McMahon, John Scott Kruse, Adam L. Kehrer
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Patent number: 9355130Abstract: Electronic Design Automation software displays parameters of a component in a graphical user interface. According to an embodiment, parameters of a component may be filtered through the use of a query. A Component Parameter Manager may search through parameter fields in a CDF file for components that match the query and emphasize the matching parameters in a graphical user interface. The parameter fields in a CDF file may also be augmented by a separate file to add search instructions or additional parameter fields. The augmentation helps facilitate a search by the Component Parameter Manager. The augmentations to a CDF file may be provided in a editable file separate from the CDF file.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Donald J. O'Riordan, James McMahon
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Patent number: 9285776Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a tightening apparatus, a wristband having the same, and a wristwatch having the same. In one embodiment, a plurality of pieces are coupled together and to a housing, and have one or more wires running through at least a first piece and a second piece of the plurality of pieces. The first and second pieces of the plurality of pieces are spaced a distance apart. The housing partially encloses at least a ratchet having a center axis, and a spool coupled to the ratchet, the spool being rotatable about an axis that is collinear with the center axis. The one or more wires are coupled to the spool, and are configured to wind around the spool when the spool rotates. As the spool rotates, the distance between at least the first and second pieces of the plurality of pieces is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: VORTIC, LLCInventors: Robert Thomas Custer, Tyler Wolfe, Frank Barber, Mac Frederick, Jonathan Kolenda, Zachary Ryan, Sean McWhirter, James McMahon, Erick Bennes
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Publication number: 20150238905Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects and embodiments of an apparatus for securing hollow fiber filtration membranes in a filtration module. In one example, the apparatus comprises a restraining structure engaging elongate portions of the plurality of hollow porous membrane fibers and an anchor formation engaging the plurality of hollow porous membrane fibers and positioned closer to eye portions of the plurality of hollow porous membrane fibers than at least a portion of the restraining structure. Neither the anchor formation nor the restraining structure sealingly engage open ends of the plurality of hollow porous membrane fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2013Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Tomasz Swiatek, Michael Collignon, Bruce Gregory Biltoft, Robert James McMahon
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Patent number: 9023206Abstract: A module arrangement (5) according to an embodiment of the invention consists of a plurality of membrane modules (6) arranged in a two dimensional array (7) and extending between upper and lower block-type manifolds (8) and (9), respectively. The array of modules is further divided into sub-groups of modules (10) separated from each other by space (11) extending transversely across the membrane array (7). An integrated support frame (12) is positioned in the space (11) between the sub-groups (10) and is fixed to the upper and lower manifold blocks (8) and (9) to form an integrated support structure within the module array (7).Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Evoqua Water Technologies LLCInventors: Peter Rogers, Stephen Bowmer, Bruce Gregory Biltoft, James W. Polson, Robert James McMahon, Huw Alexander Lazaredes, Michael Collignon
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Patent number: 8949203Abstract: Method and system for verifying data in a database. In one aspect, verifying data includes receiving an indication of at least one policy, the at least one policy including at least one rule. A verification process is initiated on target data by implementing the at least one policy, where implementing the at least one policy includes instantiating and applying the at least one rule. The at least one rule causes at least one verification check to be performed on the target data.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Inventors: Donald J. O'Riordan, James McMahon, Pei-Der Tseng
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Patent number: D729899Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Evoqua Water Technologies LLCInventors: Bruce Gregory Biltoft, Zhiyi Cao, Robert James McMahon, Tomasz Swiatek, Ying Hao Teo
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Patent number: D764017Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Evoqua Water Technologies LLCInventors: Robert James McMahon, Tomasz Swiatek, Ying Hao Teo
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Patent number: D764018Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Evoqua Water Technologies LLCInventors: Bruce Gregory Biltoft, Huw Alexander Lazaredes, Robert James McMahon, Tomasz Swiatek, Ying Hao Teo
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Patent number: D767713Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Evoqua Water Technologies LLCInventors: Bruce Gregory Biltoft, Zhiyi Cao, Robert James McMahon, Tomasz Swiatek, Ying Hao Teo