Patents by Inventor John A. Luke
John A. Luke 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: 6859092Abstract: A method and a low voltage, complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) circuit are provided for generating voltage and current references with a low voltage power supply. A voltage generating circuit provides a voltage reference and is formed by a plurality of CMOS transistors and a resistor. An operational amplifier includes a differential pair of CMOS transistors. The first voltage reference is applied to an input of the differential pair of transistors and an output of the differential pair of transistors providing a second voltage reference. The operational amplifier includes a plurality of current reference transistors. A first voltage generating circuit generates a first voltage and a second voltage generating circuit generating a second voltage. The first and second voltage generating circuits are formed by a plurality of CMOS transistors. The generated first and second voltages are applied to the voltage reference generating circuit and current reference transistors.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2003Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Eric John Lukes, Patrick Lee Rosno, James David Strom, Dana Marie Woeste
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Publication number: 20040234735Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing image carrying laminated material (10). An image (18) is printed on a polyvinylbutyral interlayer (16) using a solvent based ink, paint or dye system. The interlayer (16) is used to join two sheets of material (12, 14) to form the laminate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventors: Milton Charles Reynolds, Anthony John Luke Anderson, Gerard Michael McCluskey
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Publication number: 20040207460Abstract: A method and a low voltage, complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) circuit are provided for generating voltage and current references with a low voltage power supply. A voltage generating circuit provides a voltage reference and is formed by a plurality of CMOS transistors and a resistor. An operational amplifier includes a differential pair of CMOS transistors. The first voltage reference is applied to an input of the differential pair of transistors and an output of the differential pair of transistors providing a second voltage reference. The operational amplifier includes a plurality of current reference transistors. A first voltage generating circuit generates a first voltage and a second voltage generating circuit generating a second voltage. The first and second voltage generating circuits are formed by a plurality of CMOS transistors. The generated first and second voltages are applied to the voltage reference generating circuit and current reference transistors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2003Publication date: October 21, 2004Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Eric John Lukes, Patrick Lee Rosno, James David Strom, Dana Marie Woeste
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Patent number: 6670655Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for implementing a body contact in a silicon-on-insulator field effect transistor device. A SOI field effect transistor is provided having a body contact having a predefined resistance that provides a higher device threshold voltage in the SOI FET device. A body of the SOI field effect transistor is connected to the gate of the SOI field effect transistor. The body gate connection of the SOI field effect transistor effectively lowers the device threshold voltage due to body bias effect. The SOI field effect transistor with a body connected to the gate of the SOI field effect transistor is used in circuits having stacked devices and DC currents. The SOI field effect transistor with a body connected to the gate of the SOI field effect transistor also is used in analog circuits with device matching requirements and in circuits having a low voltage power supply.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2001Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Eric John Lukes, Patrick Lee Rosno, James David Strom
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Publication number: 20030157021Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of particulate materials as contrast agents in in vivo light imaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventors: Jo Klaveness, Bjorn Fuglaas, Pal Rongved, Edvin Johannesen, Paul Mark Henrichs, Wolfgang Hans Heinrich Gunther, Edward Richard Bacon, John Luke Toner, Gregory Lynn McIntire, Vinay C. Desai
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Patent number: 6540981Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of particulate materials as contrast agents in in vivo light imaging.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2000Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Amersham Health ASInventors: Jo Klaveness, Bjorn Fuglass, Pål Rongved, Edvin Johannesen, Paul Mark Hendrichs, Wolfgang Hans Heinrich Gunther, Edward Richard Bacon, John Luke Toner, Gregory Lynn McIntire, Vinay C. Desai
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Publication number: 20020155671Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for implementing a body contact in a silicon-on-insulator field effect transistor device. A SOI field effect transistor is provided having a body contact having a predefined resistance that provides a higher device threshold voltage in the SOI FET device. A body of the SOI field effect transistor is connected to the gate of the SOI field effect transistor. The body gate connection of the SOI field effect transistor effectively lowers the device threshold voltage due to body bias effect. The SOI field effect transistor with a body connected to the gate of the SOI field effect transistor is used in circuits having stacked devices and DC currents. The SOI field effect transistor with a body connected to the gate of the SOI field effect transistor also is used in analog circuits with device matching requirements and in circuits having a low voltage power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2001Publication date: October 24, 2002Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Eric John Lukes, Patrick Lee Rosno, James David Strom
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Patent number: 6342793Abstract: A CMOS signal transmission system for sending a large amount of CMOS signals into a separate quiet analog power domain. Transmission system comprises a converter sub-system which provides at least another device stage through which noise in the CMOS signals must flow and be attenuated to provide converted CMOS signals and a multiplexer coupled to the converter wherein the multiplexer receives converted CMOS signals from the converter sub-system and also receives delayed path control signals. The converter comprises a constant current source for providing a high level voltage reference and a constant current, two complimentary pass gates, and two sets of components for providing paths to ground from the constant current source through the two complimentary pass gates.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1999Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Eric John Lukes, James David Strom, Dana Marie Woeste
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Publication number: 20010022963Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of particulate materials as contrast agents in in vivo light imaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2000Publication date: September 20, 2001Applicant: Nycomed Imaging AS, a Oslo, Norway CorporationInventors: Jo Klaveness, Bjorn Fuglass, Pal Rongved, Edvin Johannesen, Paul Mark Henrichs, Wolfgang Hans Heinrich Gunther, Edward Richard Bacon, John Luke Toner, Gregory Lynn McIntire, Vinay C. Desai
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Patent number: 6218901Abstract: A high speed differential output driver is provided with increased voltage swing and predrive common mode adjustment. The high speed differential output driver includes a differential input with a voltage amplifier receiving the differential input signal and a common mode adjustment signal and providing an adjustable voltage amplified signal. An emitter follower is coupled to the voltage amplifier. The emitter follower provides a level shifted voltage amplified signal. A driver is coupled to the emitter follower receiving the level shifted voltage amplified signal and providing a driver output signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Eric John Lukes, James David Strom, Dana Marie Woeste
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Patent number: 6159445Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of particulate materials as contrast agents in vivo light imaging.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1997Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Assignee: Nycomed Imaging ASInventors: Jo Klaveness, Bjorn Fuglass, P.ang.al Rongved, Edvin Johannesen, Paul Mark Henrichs, Wolfgang Hans Heinrich, Edward Richard Bacon, John Luke Toner, Gregory Lynn McIntire, Vinay C. Desai
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Patent number: 6093120Abstract: A baseball pitching and training apparatus includes a pair of laterally spaced upright support members. Movably mounted between the support members is a target frame or strike zone. The target frame or strike zone can be adjusted vertically up and down within the support members. To secure the pitching and throwing training apparatus in an upright position for practice, there is provided a pair of fold-out legs that are each movable between a stowed position within the basic frame structure of the training apparatus and an operative position where the legs engage an underlying support area, such as a ground surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1998Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Inventor: John Luke, Jr.
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Patent number: 5903195Abstract: An improved phase locked loop (PLL) circuit is provided for use in microprocessor clock generation. A ring oscillator provides an output frequency signal. A voltage to current converter converts differential control voltages to a variable reference current applied to the ring oscillator. A range control reference current generator applies a range control reference current to the ring oscillator. A range control operatively controls the range control reference current generator to sequentially change the range control reference current applied to the ring oscillator. A lock detector coupled to the range control compares the output frequency signal and a reference frequency signal and responsive to the compares signals applies a locked signal to the range control. Responsive to an applied locked signal, the range control stops changing ranges. The phase locked loop (PLL) circuit automatically sweeps through multiple frequency subranges responsive to the range control.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1998Date of Patent: May 11, 1999Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Eric John Lukes, James David Strom, Dana Marie Woeste
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Patent number: 5831484Abstract: A differential charge pump is provided for use with phase locked loop (PLL) circuits including a differential loop filter and a common mode bias circuit for maintaining a predetermined bias voltage value on a high voltage filter side of the loop filter. The differential charge pump includes a reference current source. First and second current mirrors are coupled to the reference current source for providing a first mirror current and a second mirror current. A first switching transistor coupled to the first current mirror receives an input UP signal conducts current from a first side of the loop filter. A second switching transistor coupled to the second current mirror receives an input DOWN signal and conducts current from a second side of the loop filter. The first and second current mirror and switching transistors are formed by N-channel metal oxide semiconductor (NMOS) devices. The differential charge pump enables a large differential output voltage with low phase error.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1997Date of Patent: November 3, 1998Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Eric John Lukes, James David Strom
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Patent number: 5752928Abstract: The subject invention is an implant for relieving abnormally high intraocular pressures with the anterior chamber of an eyeball which is associated with the disease called glaucoma. The implant includes a base plate which is formed of a thin, flexible, preferably rubber material such as silicone rubber. Mounted on the base plate is a housing with the housing including an internal chamber. The housing has an open front end covered by a canopy which is mounted on the base plate. The rear end of the housing is attached to a tube. Aqueous humor is to be conducted through the tube, through the porous block and then through the access opening into the ambient. The housing is mounted within a mounting pocket formed within the base plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1997Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: RDO Medical, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Gregoire de Roulhac, John Luke Ruiz, C. Eric Olsen
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Patent number: 5523036Abstract: A particulate plastics material, a polysaccharide and water are fed to an extruder which is operated under such heat and pressure conditions that upon emergence of the extrudate from the extruder die, the extrudate assumes a cross-section greater than that of the exit orifice of the die. The extrudate is then further processed, either by shredding to produce particulate material for feeding to filter-making section of a cigarette making machine, or by forming into smoking article filter rod lengths.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1992Date of Patent: June 4, 1996Assignee: British-American Tobacco Company LimitedInventors: John A. Luke, William J. Stone
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Patent number: 5433224Abstract: This invention provides a smoking article having reduced sidestream smoke in the inter-puff period. A smoking article according to the invention may have segments of a high level of tobacco-containing material interconnected by segments of low level of tobacco-containing material which are capable of maintaining smoulder in the inter-puff period and re-igniting the segments of a high level of tobacco-containing material in the puff period. Alternatively, a smoking article according to another aspect of the invention may have a lengthwise, axially extending, tobacco-containing fuse portion which sustains smoulder in the inter-puff period when surrounding tobacco material is substantially extinguished and which re-ignites the extinguished material on puffing of the smoking article.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1994Date of Patent: July 18, 1995Assignee: British-American Tobacco Company LimitedInventors: John A. Luke, Philip J. Kinnard
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Patent number: 5259404Abstract: Low sidestream cigarettes having cigarette rods comprising paper wrappers including compounds of a type which effect a sidestream reduction of at least 30% when used on rods not exceeding 20 mm in circumference.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1992Date of Patent: November 9, 1993Assignee: Brown & Williamson Tobacco CorporationInventors: Paul D. Case, John A. Luke
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Patent number: 5107865Abstract: Low sidestream cigarettes comprise cigarette rods not exceeding 20 mm in circumference. The cigarette rods comprise paper wrappers of a type which effect a sidestream reduction of at least 30% when used on rods of conventional dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1990Date of Patent: April 28, 1992Assignee: Brown & Williamson Tobacco CorporationInventors: Paul D. Case, John A. Luke
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Patent number: 5072744Abstract: Smoking article rod is made by extruding a tobacco/binder mixture, with the addition of water, to provide a rod form extrudate, under conditions such that the extrudate is of a cross-section greater than that of the die orifice. The extrudate is drawn down by, for example, passing the extrudate about two driven and peripherally grooved draw down drums.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1990Date of Patent: December 17, 1991Assignee: British-American Tobacco Company LimitedInventors: John A. Luke, Paul D. Case, Stephen R. Hemsley