Patents by Inventor Jason An

Jason An 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).

  • Thermostat with parameter adjustment
    Patent number: 7264175
    Abstract: A thermostat includes a number of control parameters including a temperature set point, a selected cycle rate, a room temperature swing setting, and/or any other suitable control parameter. In one illustrative embodiment, the thermostat includes a push button for providing a signal each time it is depressed and a controller coupled to the push button. The controller is adapted to receive a sequence of one or more signals from the push button, and is further adapted to set a control parameter such as the cycle rate or room swing setting to a value that corresponds to the sequence of one or more signals. In another illustrative embodiment, the thermostat includes a mechanical user interface such as a rotating selector or slider. The thermostat is adapted to receive a signal that relates to the current position of the mechanical user interface, and sets a control parameter of the thermostat based thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Paul G. Schwendinger, Jason L. Ableitner, David P. Mulhouse
  • Service-portal enabled automation control module (ACM)
    Patent number: 7266589
    Abstract: The invention presents a system and a method for assisting automation control module (ACM) customers to retrieve information relevant to their specific ACM(s). A service-portal ACM combines a conventional ACM with a service portal and/or a general-purpose computer to facilitate locating relevant information by the customers. The service-portal ACM comprises a first central processing unit (CPU), and a first memory operably connected to the first CPU. A second CPU is operably connected to the first CPU, and a second memory is operably connected to the second CPU for storing a service-portal database containing a first set of service-portal data and one or more links to a second set of service-portal data stored in a remote network server. A first network interface is operably connected to the second CPU and to a gateway configured for enabling the second CPU to communicate with the remote network server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Carrie Brownhill, Bill Huntley, David Collier, Ferrell Mercer, Jason Kadingo, Brad Bolfing, Dan Miller
  • Tilt-back triangular supports for speaker and amplifier cabinets
    Patent number: 7264216
    Abstract: The present invention is a rigid or collapsible folding stand for a high fidelity amplifier or speaker. In general, the amplifier or speaker has a rear base edge placed on a two or more flexible straps. The amplifier or speaker is then tilted backward until it touches the amplifier or speaker stand at a single point. The rear surface of the amplifier or speaker, supporting legs and one or more lower flexible straps form a triangle that supports the amplifier or speaker. The stand holds the amplifier in an adjustably tilted position that is controlled by the length of the supporting legs and/or flexible straps used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Inventors: Jason O. Robling, Thomas S. Rotella
  • Asymetric layout structures for transistors and methods of fabricating the same
    Patent number: 7265399
    Abstract: High power transistors are provided. The transistors include a source region, a drain region and a gate contact. The gate contact is positioned between the source region and the drain region. First and second ohmic contacts are provided on the source and drain regions, respectively. The first and second ohmic contacts respectively define a source contact and a drain contact. The source contact and the drain contact have respective first and second widths. The first and second widths are different. Related methods of fabricating transistors are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Saptharishi Sriram, Jason Henning
  • Method and apparatus for storing and distributing encryption keys
    Patent number: 7266687
    Abstract: A method of key distribution includes generating, by a first system device (101), key material and forwarding the key material from the first system device (101) to a second system device (107). It is determined whether a mobile station (401), for which the key material is directed, is active on the system. When the mobile station is active, the key material is forwarded to a base station (115) where the mobile station (401) is active, and the base station (115) forwards the key material to the mobile station (401).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Hans Christopher Sowa, Daniel J. McDonald, David J. Chater-Lea, Scott J. Pappas, Jason J. Johur, Dennis Newkirk, Randy Kremske, Walter F. Anderson, Glenn Brian Walton
  • System and method for engine-controlled case splitting within multiple-engine based verification framework
    Patent number: 7266795
    Abstract: A system and method for implementing a verification system. Included is a first set of verification engines for attempting to solve a verification problem. At least one of the first set of verification engines divides the verification problem into a set of partitions and passes at least one of the set of partitions to a second set of verification engines. Each one of the set of partitions may be passed to a distinctly separate verification engine. A system framework is configured to communicate with an application program and further configured to instantiate at least one verification engine in a user-defined sequence. Included within at least one of the first set of verification engines is a means for communicating verification information to the second set of verification engines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jason Raymond Baumgartner, Robert Lowell Kanzelman, Hari Mony, Viresh Paruthi
  • Access based on a rate in a wireless communication system
    Patent number: 7266080
    Abstract: A wireless control system uses wireless communications that include a plurality of channels and that are shared between a plurality of wireless communication devices. The wireless control system generates and transmits a first control message that allows first access to one of the channels for one of the wireless communication devices. The wireless control system waits a period of time based on a rate of control message transmissions. In response to an expiration of the period of time, the wireless control system generates and transmits a second control message that allows second access to the one of the channels for another one of the wireless communication devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Steve Dispensa, Jason M. Sloderbeck
  • Tuneable energy absorbing mounting structure for steering column
    Patent number: 7264274
    Abstract: A steering column assembly (10) of the collapsible type includes a mounting plate (30) for rigid attachment to a vehicle body structure. The mounting plate (30) supports the steering column (12) during normal operation through interconnecting release capsules (24) which allow the steering column (12) to collapse, away from the rigidly attached mounting plate (30), during a frontal collision. An energy absorbing tear strip (44) in formed integrally in the mounting plate (30) and is connected via tab (43) to a fixed connection (42) which adjoins a portion of the column bracket (18). The column bracket (18) moves together with the steering column (12) during a collapse situation. The tear strip (44) simultaneously bends and tears in a peeling fashion as the steering column (12) collapses to provide energy absorption for the assembly (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason R. Ridgway, Sam L. Scrivener
  • Systems and methods for generating software and hardware builds
    Patent number: 7266805
    Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a plurality of different software builds from a common base code and different combinations of other components are described in the context of a collaborative framework in which multiple parties maintain a shareable base of software used for generating such builds. Systems and methods for generating a plurality of different hardware build designs from a common collection of hardware elements and different combinations of other hardware components are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Timesys Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence James Weidman, Manas Chandra Saksena, Jason Scott McMullan
  • Quinolinyl-pyrrolopyrazoles
    Patent number: 7265225
    Abstract: A compound according to formula II and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and the method of treating cancer in a patient in need thereof by administration of said compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Douglas Wade Beight, Jason Scott Sawyer, Jonathan Michael Yingling
  • Quantum dot white and colored light-emitting devices
    Patent number: 7264527
    Abstract: A light-emitting device comprising a population of quantum dots (QDs) embedded in a host matrix and a primary light source which causes the QDs to emit secondary light and a method of making such a device. The size distribution of the QDs is chosen to allow light of a particular color to be emitted therefrom. The light emitted from the device may be of either a pure (monochromatic) color, or a mixed (polychromatic) color, and may consist solely of light emitted from the QDs themselves, or of a mixture of light emitted from the QDs and light emitted from the primary source. The QDs desirably are composed of an undoped semiconductor such as CdSe, and may optionally be overcoated to increase photoluminescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Lumileds Lighting U.S., LLC
    Inventors: Moungi E. Bawendi, Jason Heine, Klavs F. Jensen, Jeffrey N. Miller, Ronald L. Moon
  • Non-stick paint tray
    Publication number: 20070199942
    Abstract: A paint tray, for use in painting with a paint roller and/or paint brush having a non-stick coating applied thereto to improve the cleanability thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Jason Thom, Jay Muchin, David Merten
  • DRUG DELIVERY MATRICES TO ENHANCE WOUND HEALING
    Publication number: 20070202178
    Abstract: Bioactive molecules are entrapped within a matrix for the controlled delivery of these compounds for therapeutic healing applications. The matrix may be formed of natural or synthetic compounds. The primary method of entrapment of the bioactive molecule is through precipitation of the bioactive molecule during gelation of the matrix, either in vitro or in vivo. The bioactive molecule may be modified to reduce its effective solubility in the matrix to retain it more effectively within the matrix, such as through the deglycosylation of members within the cystine knot growth factor superfamily and particularly within the TGF? superfamily. The matrix may be modified to include sites with binding affinity for different bioactive molecules, for example, for heparin binding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Jason Schense, Hugo Schmoekel, Jeffrey Hubbell, Franz Weber
  • System and method for downloading user interface components to wireless devices
    Publication number: 20070203719
    Abstract: A method of processing a user interface component is provided and includes receiving one or more user interface components that can be communicated to a wireless device. A component risk level for each of the one or more user interface components is determined and assigned to each of the one or more user interface components. Each of the one or more user interface components can be digitally signed using an embedded risk code that indicates the assigned risk level. Further, the component risk level can be selected from a plurality of component risk levels. In a particular embodiment, the component risk level can be determined based on the type of the user interface component. Further, the component risk level can be determined based on a developer of the user interface component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Jason Kenagy, Marc Nijdam, Christophe Bernard
  • Method and apparatus for aligning a taper lock connection
    Publication number: 20070203583
    Abstract: A prosthesis for replacing a portion of the anatomy. The prosthesis can include a first body extending between a first region and a second region. The first body can define a first alignment portion near the first region and a first taper near the second region. The prosthesis can also comprise a second body extending between a third region and a fourth region. The second body can define a second alignment portion near the third region and a second taper near the fourth region. The first alignment portion can interact with the second alignment portion, and the first taper and the second taper can interact when the first alignment portion and second alignment portion interact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventor: W. Jason Slone
  • Method and Apparatus for Aperture Detection of 3D Hearing Aid Shells
    Publication number: 20070201713
    Abstract: A method identifying apertures of ear impressions is disclosed. A plurality of contour lines associated with an ear impression are determined and a difference value between a value of a characteristic, such as the diameter, of each contour line and that characteristic of an adjacent contour line is determined. The aperture is identified as being that contour line having the greatest difference value. The contour lines are determined by identifying where a plane intersects the surface of the graphical representations. In another embodiment, the contour lines are assigned a weight. A contour index is then calculated for each contour line as a function of the difference value and these weights. According to this embodiment, the aperture is identified as being a contour line that is adjacent to that contour line having the greatest contour index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: SIEMENS CORPORATE RESEARCH INC
    Inventors: Tong Fang, Alexander Zouhar, Gozde Unal, Gregory Slabaugh, Jason Tyan, Fred McBagonluri
  • A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING DATA IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT
    Publication number: 20070204094
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmitting data between cores residing in an integrated circuit. Data is transmitted by using hubs located between the cores and an arbiter. The arbiter maintains a table that contains all the valid combinations of routing paths between the cores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: W. Harding, David Milton, Clarence Ogilvie, Jason Rotella, Paul Schanely, Sebastian Ventrone
  • Metal loss rate sensor and measurement using a mechanical oscillator
    Publication number: 20070199379
    Abstract: The present invention is a mechanical oscillator metal loss sensor for use in a corrosive or erosive environment. The elements include a means for mechanical excitation, and a mechanical oscillator with two regions that corrode differently, where the regions are determined to affect specific influences on the resonance parameters, wherein said mechanical oscillator has a resonant frequency, f, and a quality factor, Q. In a preferred embodiment, the mechanical oscillator has the shape of a tuning fork.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Henry Wolf, Manuel Alvarez, James Feather, Philip Cacciatore, Jason English
  • Portion of a shoe upper
    Patent number: D549951
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason C. Mayden
  • Portable phone
    Patent number: D550219
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Qualcomm Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas J. Chintala, Clifton E. Scott, Gregory Paul Heinzinger, Jason C. Baron, Mark R. Gartz, Paul Barnier, Scott R. Semenik, Kam Cheong Anthony Tsoi