Patents by Inventor Jason McDONALD
Jason McDONALD 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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Patent number: 11420707Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a bicycle frame having a main frame and a sub-frame, and a shock absorber assembly. The shock absorber assembly can comprise a shock absorber and an extension body. The sub-frame can rotate in relation to the main frame and the shock absorber assembly can be used to regulate that relationship. An eccentric insert positioned functionally between the shock absorber and extension body can be used to modify the overall length of the shock absorber assembly to beneficially alter the geometry of the bicycle frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Jason McDonald
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Publication number: 20210078669Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a bicycle frame having a main frame and a sub-frame, and a shock absorber assembly. The shock absorber assembly can comprise a shock absorber and an extension body. The sub-frame can rotate in relation to the main frame and the shock absorber assembly can be used to regulate that relationship. An eccentric insert positioned functionally between the shock absorber and extension body can be used to modify the overall length of the shock absorber assembly to beneficially alter the geometry of the bicycle frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Jason McDonald
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Patent number: 10850799Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a bicycle frame having a main frame and a sub-frame, and a shock absorber assembly. The shock absorber assembly can comprise a shock absorber and an extension body. The sub-frame can rotate in relation to the main frame and the shock absorber assembly can be used to regulate that relationship. An eccentric insert positioned functionally between the shock absorber and extension body can be used to modify the overall length of the shock absorber assembly to beneficially alter the geometry of the bicycle frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Jason McDonald
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Patent number: 10707203Abstract: A method for forming a cascode rectifier structure includes providing a group III-V semiconductor structure includes a heterostructure disposed on a semiconductor substrate. A first current carrying electrode and a second current carrying electrode are provided adjacent a major surface of the heterostructure and a control electrode is provided between the first and second current carrying electrode. A rectifier device is provided integrated with the group III-V semiconductor structure and is electrically connected to the first current carrying electrode and to a third electrode. The control electrode is provided further electrically connected to the semiconductor substrate and the second current path is generally perpendicular to a primary current path between the first and second current carrying electrodes. The cascode rectifier structure is provided as a two terminal device.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Balaji Padmanabhan, Prasad Venkatraman, Zia Hossain, Chun-Li Liu, Woochul Jeon, Jason McDonald
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Patent number: 10661855Abstract: A bicycle comprises a main frame defining a spring mount, a pivot mount, and a reinforcing strut substantially directly connecting the spring mount to the pivot mount. The reinforcing strut is asymmetrically positioned on one side of the central plane. A rear frame is movable relative to the main frame, a pivot link couples the main frame to the rear frame, and a spring assembly couples a portion of the pivot link to the main frame. The pivot link comprises a left link member, a right link member, and a link bridge connecting the left link member to the right link member. Preferably, the link bridge is positioned rearward of a seat tube on the main frame. The rear frame comprises a seatstay bridge connecting a left and right seatstays. The main frame can support a crank assembly having a chainring offset from the central plane on the same side as the reinforcing strut.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENETS, INC.Inventors: Jason McDonald, Jason Chamberlain, Daniel Lentz
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Patent number: 10649719Abstract: A rotary fader apparatus includes a fader control knob that is directly attached to the rotor of a non-contact electrical motor. The apparatus may produce a fade effect based on the rotational position of the fader control knob and may be automated through signals to the motor. Such a rotary fader apparatus may be used, for example, in audio mixing applications to provide automated or manual rotary control of track fading. The motor may also be used to alter the feel of the movement of the fader control knob and/or provide tactile feedback in response to mixing parameters or signal properties.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: SOUND DEVICES, LLCInventors: Matt Anderson, Steven Popovich, Paul Isaacs, Jason McDonald
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Patent number: 10593666Abstract: A cascode switch structure includes a group III-V transistor structure having a first current carrying electrode, a second current carrying electrode and a first control electrode. A semiconductor MOSFET device includes a third current carrying electrode electrically connected to the first current carrying electrode, a fourth current carrying electrode electrically connected to the first control electrode, and a second control electrode. A first diode includes a first cathode electrode electrically connected to the second current carrying electrode and a first anode electrode. A second diode includes a second anode electrode electrically connected to the first anode electrode and a second cathode electrode electrically connected to the fourth current carrying electrode. In one embodiment, the group III-V transistor structure, the first diode, and the second diode are integrated within a common substrate.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Balaji Padmanabhan, Prasad Venkatraman, Zia Hossain, Chun-Li Liu, Jason McDonald, Ali Salih, Alexander Young
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Publication number: 20190308688Abstract: A bicycle assembly can include a bicycle frame having a main frame and a sub-frame, and a shock absorber assembly. The shock absorber assembly can comprise a shock absorber and an extension body. The sub-frame can rotate in relation to the main frame and the shock absorber assembly can be used to regulate that relationship. An eccentric insert positioned functionally between the shock absorber and extension body can be used to modify the overall length of the shock absorber assembly to beneficially alter the geometry of the bicycle frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2018Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Jason L. Chamberlain, Jason McDonald
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Patent number: 10374733Abstract: A linear fader includes a slider that is configured to slide along a rail. The slider includes a magnet. The linear fader also includes a plurality of coils spaced along a length of the rail, one or more sensors configured to detect a position of the slider along the rail, and control circuitry operatively coupled to the plurality of coils and the one or more sensors. The control circuitry is configured to receive a signal corresponding to a first location of the slider from at least one of the one or more sensors, receive a desired location of the slider, and cause a first electrical current to pass through the plurality of coils, thereby generating a force on the slider in a direction toward the desired location.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2018Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Sound Devices, LLCInventors: Matt Anderson, Steven Popovich, Paul Isaacs, Jason McDonald
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Publication number: 20190233046Abstract: A bicycle comprises a main frame defining a spring mount, a pivot mount, and a reinforcing strut substantially directly connecting the spring mount to the pivot mount. The reinforcing strut is asymmetrically positioned on one side of the central plane. A rear frame is movable relative to the main frame, a pivot link couples the main frame to the rear frame, and a spring assembly couples a portion of the pivot link to the main frame. The pivot link comprises a left link member, a right link member, and a link bridge connecting the left link member to the right link member. Preferably, the link bridge is positioned rearward of a seat tube on the main frame. The rear frame comprises a seatstay bridge connecting a left and right seatstays. The main frame can support a crank assembly having a chainring offset from the central plane on the same side as the reinforcing strut.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2018Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Jason McDonald, Jason Chamberlain, Daniel Lentz
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Publication number: 20190146748Abstract: A rotary fader apparatus includes a fader control knob that is directly attached to the rotor of a non-contact electrical motor. The apparatus may produce a fade effect based on the rotational position of the fader control knob and may be automated through signals to the motor. Such a rotary fader apparatus may be used, for example, in audio mixing applications to provide automated or manual rotary control of track fading. The motor may also be used to alter the feel of the movement of the fader control knob and/or provide tactile feedback in response to mixing parameters or signal properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Matt Anderson, Steven Popovich, Paul Isaacs, Jason McDonald
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Publication number: 20190123041Abstract: A cascode switch structure includes a group III-V transistor structure having a first current carrying electrode, a second current carrying electrode and a first control electrode. A semiconductor MOSFET device includes a third current carrying electrode electrically connected to the first current carrying electrode, a fourth current carrying electrode electrically connected to the first control electrode, and a second control electrode. A first diode includes a first cathode electrode electrically connected to the second current carrying electrode and a first anode electrode. A second diode includes a second anode electrode electrically connected to the first anode electrode and a second cathode electrode electrically connected to the fourth current carrying electrode. In one embodiment, the group III-V transistor structure, the first diode, and the second diode are integrated within a common substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Balaji PADMANABHAN, Prasad VENKATRAMAN, Zia HOSSAIN, Chun-Li LIU, Jason MCDONALD, Ali SALIH, Alexander YOUNG
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Publication number: 20190123043Abstract: A method for forming a cascode rectifier structure includes providing a group III-V semiconductor structure includes a heterostructure disposed on a semiconductor substrate. A first current carrying electrode and a second current carrying electrode are provided adjacent a major surface of the heterostructure and a control electrode is provided between the first and second current carrying electrode. A rectifier device is provided integrated with the group III-V semiconductor structure and is electrically connected to the first current carrying electrode and to a third electrode. The control electrode is provided further electrically connected to the semiconductor substrate and the second current path is generally perpendicular to a primary current path between the first and second current carrying electrodes. The cascode rectifier structure is provided as a two terminal device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Balaji PADMANABHAN, Prasad VENKATRAMAN, Zia HOSSAIN, Chun-Li LIU, Woochul JEON, Jason MCDONALD
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Patent number: 10217737Abstract: In one embodiment, a cascode rectifier structure includes a group III-V semiconductor structure includes a heterostructure disposed on a semiconductor substrate. A first current carrying electrode and a second current carrying electrode are disposed adjacent a major surface of the heterostructure and a control electrode is disposed between the first and second current carrying electrode. A rectifier device is integrated with the group III-V semiconductor structure and is electrically connected to the first current carrying electrode and to a third electrode. The control electrode is further electrically connected to the semiconductor substrate and the second current path is generally perpendicular to a primary current path between the first and second current carrying electrodes. The cascode rectifier structure is configured as a two terminal device.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Balaji Padmanabhan, Prasad Venkatraman, Zia Hossain, Chun-Li Liu, Woochul Jeon, Jason Mcdonald
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Patent number: 10199373Abstract: A cascode switch structure includes a group III-V transistor structure having a first current carrying electrode, a second current carrying electrode and a first control electrode. A semiconductor MOSFET device includes a third current carrying electrode electrically connected to the first current carrying electrode, a fourth current carrying electrode electrically connected to the first control electrode, and a second control electrode. A first diode includes a first cathode electrode electrically connected to the second current carrying electrode and a first anode electrode. A second diode includes a second anode electrode electrically connected to the first anode electrode and a second cathode electrode electrically connected to the fourth current carrying electrode. In one embodiment, the group III-V transistor structure, the first diode, and the second diode are integrated within a common substrate.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Balaji Padmanabhan, Prasad Venkatraman, Zia Hossain, Chun-Li Liu, Jason McDonald, Ali Salih, Alexander Young
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Patent number: 10180818Abstract: A rotary fader apparatus includes a fader control knob that is directly attached to the rotor of a non-contact electrical motor. The apparatus may produce a fade effect based on the rotational position of the fader control knob and may be automated through signals to the motor. Such a rotary fader apparatus may be used, for example, in audio mixing applications to provide automated or manual rotary control of track fading. The motor may also be used to alter the feel of the movement of the fader control knob and/or provide tactile feedback in response to mixing parameters or signal properties.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2014Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Sound Devices, LLCInventors: Matt Anderson, Steven Popovich, Paul Isaacs, Jason McDonald
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Publication number: 20180302180Abstract: A linear fader includes a slider that is configured to slide along a rail. The slider includes a magnet. The linear fader also includes a plurality of coils spaced along a length of the rail, one or more sensors configured to detect a position of the slider along the rail, and control circuitry operatively coupled to the plurality of coils and the one or more sensors. The control circuitry is configured to receive a signal corresponding to a first location of the slider from at least one of the one or more sensors, receive a desired location of the slider, and cause a first electrical current to pass through the plurality of coils, thereby generating a force on the slider in a direction toward the desired location.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Matt Anderson, Steven Popovich, Paul Isaacs, Jason McDonald
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Patent number: 10014966Abstract: A linear fader includes a slider that is configured to slide along a rail. The slider includes a magnet. The linear fader also includes a plurality of coils spaced along a length of the rail, one or more sensors configured to detect a position of the slider along the rail, and control circuitry operatively coupled to the plurality of coils and the one or more sensors. The control circuitry is configured to receive a signal corresponding to a first location of the slider from at least one of the one or more sensors, receive a desired location of the slider, and cause a first electrical current to pass through the plurality of coils, thereby generating a force on the slider in a direction toward the desired location.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2017Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Sound Devices, LLCInventors: Matt Anderson, Steven Popovich, Paul Isaacs, Jason McDonald
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Patent number: 10004989Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe methods and apparatuses that hide latency during an interaction between an attacking client device platform and a defending client device platform in a multiplayer game played over a network. The attacking client device platform predicts a successful attack will be made and delivers a hit event to the defending client device platform. In order to provide additional time to wait for a hit reply from the defending client device platform the attacking client device platform initiates an altered animation mode that lengthens the run-time of the animation. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment LLCInventors: Glenn Fiedler, Vincent Napoli, Jason McDonald
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Patent number: D858359Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2018Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS, INC.Inventors: Daniel Lentz, Jason Chamberlain, Jason McDonald