Patents by Inventor John A. McCormick

John A. McCormick 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: 20190254731
    Abstract: Provided herein are ablation systems having an ablation component with an ablation chamber and an insulation chamber, wherein the ablation chamber comprises a plurality of channels defined there. Other embodiments include ablation systems having a substrate source, a cooling component, and an ablation component. Certain systems are closed-loop systems that reuse the cooling substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Jason Sperling, Benjamin Cameron, John McCormick, Patrick Magari, John VanScoy, Robert Hudgins, John Dockter
  • Patent number: 10354357
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for monitoring a graphics processing unit (GPU) of a host computer system, including providing at least one test seed and at least one subsystem command to the GPU; receiving at least one test result from the GPU in response to providing the at least one test seed and at least one subsystem command to the GPU; and if the at least one test result does not correspond to at least one expected result, identifying the GPU as being in an undesired state. The subsystems to be tested may be a subset of all subsystems. The determination of subsystems to be tested may be determined in real-time, based on graphical application instructions. The subsystems to be tested may also be pre-determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Channel One Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Viggers, Tomislav Malnar, Sherwyn R. Ramkissoon, Gregory Szober, Aidan Fabius, Kenneth Wenger, John McCormick
  • Publication number: 20190155711
    Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring the integrity of a graphics processing unit (GPU) are provided. The method comprises the steps of determining a known-good result associated with an operation of the GPU, and generating a test image comprising a test subject using the operation of the GPU, such that the test subject is associated with the known-good result. The test image is written to video memory, and the known-good result is written to system memory. Subsequently, the test subject from the test image is transfered from video memory to system memory. The test subject in the system memory is compared with the known-good result in system memory. If the test subject does not match the known-good result, then a conclusion is drawn that the integrity of the GPU has been compromised.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: CHANNEL ONE HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Viggers, Tomislav Malnar, Sherwyn R. Ramkissoon, Gregory J. Szober, Aidan Fabius, Kenneth Wenger, John McCormick
  • Patent number: 10224270
    Abstract: An electronic component package includes a substrate having an upper surface. Traces on the upper surface of the substrate extend in a longitudinal direction. The traces have a first latitudinal width in a latitudinal direction, the latitudinal direction being perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Rectangular copper pillars are attached to bond pads of an electronic component, the copper pillars having a longitudinal length and a latitudinal second width. The latitudinal second width of the copper pillars is equal to and aligned with the first latitudinal width of the traces. Further, the longitudinal length of the copper pillars is parallel with the longitudinal direction of the trace and equal to the length of the bond pads. The copper pillars are mounted to the traces with solder joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Amkor Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Francis Darveaux, David McCann, John McCormick, Louis W. Nicholls
  • Publication number: 20190019268
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for monitoring a graphics processing unit (GPU) of a host computer system, including providing at least one test seed and at least one subsystem command to the GPU; receiving at least one test result from the GPU in response to providing the at least one test seed and at least one subsystem command to the GPU; and if the at least one test result does not correspond to at least one expected result, identifying the GPU as being in an undesired state. The subsystems to be tested may be a subset of all subsystems. The determination of subsystems to be tested may be determined in real-time, based on graphical application instructions. The subsystems to be tested may also be pre-determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Stephen Viggers, Tomislav Malnar, Sherwyn R. Ramkissoon, Gregory Szober, Aidan Fabius, Kenneth Wenger, John McCormick
  • Patent number: 10169179
    Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring the integrity of a graphics processing unit (GPU) are provided. The method comprises the steps of determining a known-good result associated with an operation of the GPU, and generating a test image comprising a test subject using the operation of the GPU, such that the test subject is associated with the known-good result. The test image is written to video memory, and the known-good result is written to system memory. Subsequently, the test subject from the test image is transferred from video memory to system memory. The test subject in the system memory is compared with the known-good result in system memory. If the test subject does not match the known-good result, then a conclusion is drawn that the integrity of the GPU has been compromised.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: CHANNEL ONE HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Viggers, Tomislav Malnar, Sherwyn R. Ramkissoon, Gregory J. Szober, Aidan Fabius, Kenneth Wenger, John McCormick
  • Patent number: 10169840
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for monitoring a graphics processing unit (GPU) of a host computer system, including providing at least one test seed and at least one subsystem command to the GPU; receiving at least one test result from the GPU in response to providing the at least one test seed and at least one subsystem command to the GPU; and if the at least one test result does not correspond to at least one expected result, identifying the GPU as being in an undesired state. The subsystems to be tested may be a subset of all subsystems. The determination of subsystems to be tested may be determined in real-time, based on graphical application instructions. The subsystems to be tested may also be pre-determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: CHANNEL ONE HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Viggers, Tomislav Malnar, Sherwyn R. Ramkissoon, Gregory J. Szober, Aidan Fabius, Kenneth Wenger, John Mccormick
  • Publication number: 20180371969
    Abstract: A lubrication circuit for a gas turbine engine comprises a heat exchanger having an inlet pipe which carries a flow of lubricant to the heat exchanger; a heater configured to heat lubricant to produce a flow of heated lubricant to be provided to the heat exchanger; and a sensor operable to measure a measured parameter from which it can be determined whether the lubricant requires heating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventor: John McCORMICK
  • Publication number: 20180231335
    Abstract: There is provided a flow guide for a heat exchanger structure, comprising one or more aerofoils configured to distribute a fluid across an inlet face of a heat exchanger structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventor: John McCORMICK
  • Publication number: 20180206900
    Abstract: Provided herein are ablation systems having an ablation component with an ablation chamber and an insulation chamber, wherein the ablation chamber comprises a plurality of channels defined there. Other embodiments include ablation systems having a substrate source, a cooling component, and an ablation component. Certain systems are closed-loop systems that reuse the cooling substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Jason Sperling, Benjamin Cameron, John McCormick, Patrick Magari, John VanScoy, Robert Hudgins, John Dockter
  • Patent number: 9747547
    Abstract: A nonlinear neuron classifier comprising a neuron array including a plurality of neuron chips each including a plurality of neurons of variable length and variable depth, the chips processing input vectors of variable length and variable depth that are input into the classifier for comparison against vectors stored in the classifier, wherein an NSP flag is set for a plurality of the neurons to indicate that only that plurality of neurons is to participate in the vector calculations. A virtual content addressable memory flag is set for certain of the neuron chips to enable functions including fast readout of data from the chips. Results of vector calculations are aggregated for fast readout for a host computer interfacing with the classifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: in2H2
    Inventors: Bruce Kent McCormick, William Harry Nagel, Christopher John McCormick, Mickey Lee Fandrich, Vardan Movsisyan, Matthew McCormick
  • Publication number: 20170177458
    Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring the integrity of a graphics processing unit (GPU) are provided. The method comprises the steps of determining a known-good result associated with an operation of the GPU, and generating a test image comprising a test subject using the operation of the GPU, such that the test subject is associated with the known-good result. The test image is written to video memory, and the known-good result is written to system memory. Subsequently, the test subject from the test image is transfered from video memory to system memory. The test subject in the system memory is compared with the known-good result in system memory. If the test subject does not match the known-good result, then a conclusion is drawn that the integrity of the GPU has been compromised.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen Viggers, Tomislav Malnar, Sherwyn R. Ramkissoon, Gregory J. Szober, Aidan Fabius, Kenneth Wenger, John McCormick
  • Publication number: 20170154402
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for monitoring a graphics processing unit (GPU) of a host computer system, including providing at least one test seed and at least one subsystem command to the GPU; receiving at least one test result from the GPU in response to providing the at least one test seed and at least one subsystem command to the GPU; and if the at least one test result does not correspond to at least one expected result, identifying the GPU as being in an undesired state. The subsystems to be tested may be a subset of all subsystems. The determination of subsystems to be tested may be determined in real-time, based on graphical application instructions. The subsystems to be tested may also be pre-determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen Viggers, Tomislav Malnar, Sherwyn R. Ramkissoon, Gregory J. Szober, Aidan Fabius, Kenneth Wenger, John Mccormick
  • Publication number: 20170116702
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium are provided for translating OpenGL API calls to operations in a Vulkan graphics driver using an OpenGL-on-Vulkan driver architecture. An OpenGL-on-Vulkan driver receives an OpenGL context and render function, translates an OpenGL format to a Vulkan format, creates a Vulkan object and sets a Vulkan state, and generates a Vulkan command buffer corresponding to the OpenGL render function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen Viggers, Tomislav Malnar, Sherwyn R. Ramkissoon, Gregory J. Szober, Aidan Fabius, Kenneth Wenger, John McCormick
  • Patent number: 9462690
    Abstract: An electronic component package includes a substrate having an upper surface. Traces on the upper surface of the substrate extend in a longitudinal direction. The traces have a first latitudinal width in a latitudinal direction, the latitudinal direction being perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Rectangular copper pillars are attached to bond pads of an electronic component, the copper pillars having a longitudinal length and a latitudinal second width. The latitudinal second width of the copper pillars is equal to and aligned with the first latitudinal width of the traces. Further, the longitudinal length of the copper pillars is parallel with the longitudinal direction of the trace and equal to the length of the bond pads. The copper pillars are mounted to the traces with solder joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Francis Darveaux, David McCann, John McCormick, Louis W. Nicholls
  • Publication number: 20160155048
    Abstract: A nonlinear neuron classifier comprising a neuron array including a plurality of neuron chips each including a plurality of neurons of variable length and variable depth, the chips processing input vectors of variable length and variable depth that are input into the classifier for comparison against vectors stored in the classifier, wherein an NSP flag is set for a plurality of the neurons to indicate that only that plurality of neurons is to participate in the vector calculations. A virtual content addressable memory flag is set for certain of the neuron chips to enable functions including fast readout of data from the chips. Results of vector calculations are aggregated for fast readout for a host computer interfacing with the classifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Bruce Kent McCormick, William Harry Nagel, Christopher John McCormick, Mickey Lee Fandrich, Vardan Movsisyan, Matthew McCormick
  • Patent number: 8786075
    Abstract: An electrical circuit and/or lid therefor that, among other things, efficiently accommodates devices of different respective heights, substantially as shown in and/or described in connection with at least one of the figures, as set forth more completely in the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventors: Jeffery Alan Miks, John McCormick
  • Patent number: 8590296
    Abstract: In various embodiments, dead space and associated coupling losses are reduced in energy storage and recovery systems employing compressed air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: SustainX, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy O. McBride, Benjamin Bollinger, John McCormick, Benjamin Cameron
  • Patent number: 8536458
    Abstract: An electronic component package includes a substrate having an upper surface. Traces on the upper surface of the substrate extend in a longitudinal direction. The traces have a first latitudinal width in a latitudinal direction, the latitudinal direction being perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Rectangular copper pillars are attached to bond pads of an electronic component, the copper pillars having a longitudinal length and a latitudinal second width. The latitudinal second width of the copper pillars is equal to and aligned with the first latitudinal width of the traces. Further, the longitudinal length of the copper pillars is parallel with the longitudinal direction of the trace and equal to the length of the bond pads. The copper pillars are mounted to the traces with solder joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Amkor Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Francis Darveaux, David McCann, John McCormick, Louis W. Nicholls
  • Publication number: 20120210705
    Abstract: In various embodiments, dead space and associated coupling losses are reduced in energy storage and recovery systems employing compressed air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Troy O. McBride, Benjamin Bollinger, John McCormick, Benjamin Cameron