Patents by Inventor John A. Robinson

John A. Robinson 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).

  • Methods and Systems for Creating or Performing a Dynamic Sampling Scheme for a Process During Which Measurements Are Performed on Wafers
    Publication number: 20120208301
    Abstract: Various methods and systems for creating or performing a dynamic sampling scheme for a process during which measurements are performed on wafers are provided. One method for creating a dynamic sampling scheme for a process during which measurements are performed on wafers includes performing the measurements on all of the wafers in at least one tot at all measurement spots on the wafers. The method also includes determining an optimal sampling scheme, an enhanced sampling scheme, a reduced sampling scheme, and thresholds for the dynamic sampling scheme for the process based on results of the measurements. The thresholds correspond to values of the measurements at which the optimal sampling scheme, the enhanced sampling scheme, and the reduced sampling scheme are to be used for the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: KLA-TENCOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Pavel Izikson, John Robinson, Mike Adel, Amir Widmann, Dongsub Choi, Anat Marchelli
  • Mitotic kinesin inhibitors and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 8236825
    Abstract: This invention relates to inhibitors of mitotic kinesins, particularly KSP, and methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention and methods of utilizing the inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Array BioPharma Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Hans, Eli M. Wallace, Qian Zhao, Joseph P. Lyssikatos, Thomas D. Aicher, Ellen R Laird, John Robinson, Shelley Allen
  • Method and apparatus for an electric meter
    Patent number: 8219334
    Abstract: An improved meter and its operation is described. The meter can be a part of a larger automated meter reading process that allows for remote reading of the meter though power line communication. Using a microcomputer core, the meter processes incoming analog data and can calculate several relevant data values need by utility providers. The meter can also be used to monitor and detect tampering dry connect/voltage free devices, such as gas and water meters, connected to the meter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Echelon Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew John Robinson, Spencer Syd Bachoo, Carlos A. Cuturrufo, Darron Werner Fick, Glen Meyers Riley, Haoqing Sun, Deniz Teoman, Mingyu Wang, Kathryn Anne Zybura
  • Low cost flexible substrate
    Patent number: 8187922
    Abstract: A low cost flexible substrate is described which comprises a thin metal foil and a layer of solder mask. The metal foil layer is patterned to create tracks and lands for solder bonding and/or wirebonding and the layer of solder mask is patterned to create openings for solder bonding, wirebonding and/or for mounting the die. The substrate may be used as a package substrate to create a packaged die or may be used as a replacement for more expensive flexible printed circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Cambridge Silicon Radio Ltd.
    Inventors: Zaid Aboush, Peter John Robinson
  • REGIONAL WILD BIRD FOOD MIXTURES
    Publication number: 20120117004
    Abstract: Bird feed mixtures intrinsically attractive to desirable birds in a particular region (e.g., northeast, southeast, midwest, southwest, and west) and which attract more desirable birds than other bird feed mixtures. The bird feed mixtures comprise black oil sunflower seeds, sunflower chips, NYJER® seed (niger oilseed), and peanuts in combination with cherries and pumpkin seeds; cherries, pumpkin seeds, and safflower; blueberries and pumpkin seeds; blueberries, pumpkin seeds, and safflower; canola seed and cherries; canola seed, cherries, and safflower; almonds and millet, or almonds, red millet, and safflower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: SMG Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: John ROBINSON
  • Methods and systems for creating or performing a dynamic sampling scheme for a process during which measurements are performed on wafers
    Patent number: 8175831
    Abstract: Various methods and systems for creating or performing a dynamic sampling scheme for a process during which measurements are performed on wafers are provided. One method for creating a dynamic sampling scheme for a process during which measurements are performed on wafers includes performing the measurements on all of the wafers in at least one lot at all measurement spots on the wafers. The method also includes determining an optimal sampling scheme, an enhanced sampling scheme, a reduced sampling scheme, and thresholds for the dynamic sampling scheme for the process based on results of the measurements. The thresholds correspond to values of the measurements at which the optimal sampling scheme, the enhanced sampling scheme, and the reduced sampling scheme are to be used for the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: KLA-Tencor Corp.
    Inventors: Pavel Izikson, John Robinson, Mike Adel, Amir Widmann, Dongsub Choi, Anat Marchelli
  • Dynamic Recognition of Web Addresses in Video
    Publication number: 20120093415
    Abstract: One embodiment described herein may take the form of a system or method for dynamically recognizing an Internet address within a video or audio component of a multimedia presentation on a distribution system or network such as, but not limited to, a satellite, cable or Internet network. In general, the embodiment may analyze the audio portion of the presentation or one or more frames of a video component to detect the presence of a web address within the one or more frames. In the embodiment where the audio portion is analyzed, the system may perform a voice recognition or a similar analysis on the audio portion to detect the utterance of a web address. Similarly, one embodiment analyzing the one or more frames of the video component may comprise performing an optical character recognition (OCR) of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Eldon Technology Limited
    Inventors: David John Robinson, Craig Avison-Fell
  • FEEDFORWARD/FEEDBACK LITHO PROCESS CONTROL OF STRESS AND OVERLAY
    Publication number: 20120094400
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for process control in a lithographic process are described. Metrology may be performed on a substrate either before or after performing a patterning process on the substrate. One or more correctables to the lithographic patterning process may be generated based on the metrology. The patterning process performed on the substrate (or a subsequent substrate) may be adjusted with the correctables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: KLA-Tencor Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Adel, John Fielden, Amir Widmann, John Robinson, Dongsub Choi
  • FILM SEALING AND WRAPPING MACHINE WITH ROTARY CUT AND SEAL JAW
    Publication number: 20120073245
    Abstract: The film sealing and wrapping machine with a rotary cut and seal jaw is provided. The rotary cut and seal jaw has an internal sliding mechanism which provides for smooth and quiet operation. The rotational speed of the jaw may be varied to increase through put and to provide for a title bag around products. The rotary cut and seal jaw may comprise a seal bar and pressure pad may both be spring loaded to self align the seal bar and pressure pad during the sealing and cutting process. Lastly, a gap defined by a belt disposed upstream and downstream of the seal bar and pressure pad may be mechanically linked to the pressure pad through a control carriage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Raymond Uttaro, John Robinson, Michel Laurin
  • Packaging technology
    Patent number: 8125055
    Abstract: Metallized through silicon vias located in the scribe lanes between die are used to create an electrical connection between the front-side and the rear-side of a silicon die. One of the metallization layers on the front-side of the die comprises portions which extend into the scribe lanes to form capture pads for the through silicon vias. The rear-side of the wafer is metallized and this metallization may, in some embodiments, be patterned to form tracks or components. The silicon die may be used to create improved package on package devices. In other examples, other substrate materials may be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Cambridge Silicon Radio Ltd.
    Inventor: Peter John Robinson
  • Frequency Reference Correction for Temperature-Frequency Hysteresis Error
    Publication number: 20120042192
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for improving the effective frequency stability of a frequency reference source, wherein an algorithm utilizing parameters determined from frequency and temperature sensing measurements of the source or a similar source over a number of temperature excursions of different magnitude is used in conjunction with temperature history to correct the frequency reference output accounting for effects of hysteresis in the frequency-temperature characteristic of the source. Devices and manufacturing systems are also claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Timothy Roberton Rae, Oleg Nokhimovich Sheynin, Brent John Robinson
  • Feedforward/feedback litho process control of stress and overlay
    Patent number: 8111376
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for process control in a lithographic process are described. Metrology may be performed on a substrate either before or after performing a lithographic patterning process on the substrate. One or more correctables to the lithographic patterning process may be generated based on the metrology. The lithographic patterning process performed on the substrate (or a subsequent substrate) may be adjusted with the correctables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: KLA-TENCOR Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Adel, John Fielden, Amir Widmann, John Robinson, Dongsub Choi
  • QFN package
    Patent number: 8110903
    Abstract: An improved Quad Flat No-Lead package is described. The package is formed by encapsulating a die mounted on a leadframe with a moulding compound using a mould chase. The mould chase comprises a number of internal projections which form openings in the mould compound to expose regions of the leadframe. These exposed regions of the leadframe may then be used for soldering the package to a substrate. The arrangement of the openings may be designed such that each aperture is the same shape and size and/or that the apertures are arranged in multiple rows on the underside of the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Cambridge Silicon Radio Ltd.
    Inventor: Peter John Robinson
  • Time indicator device
    Patent number: 8104949
    Abstract: A time indicator device comprised of first and second interconnected reservoirs containing first and second liquids respectively. A first barrier is provided between said first and second liquids to prevent said liquids mixing. Said first barrier is connected via a conduit to a third reservoir containing a third liquid which is adapted to pass along said conduit over a first predetermined time period and to effect removal of said first barrier upon contact to facilitate mixing of said first and second liquid and generation of a liquid mixture within the second reservoir of different color to the second liquid prior to mixing and thereby provide an indication of when said first predetermined time period has elapsed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Intray Limited
    Inventors: John Robinson, Alexander Roy McLennan, Nicholas Edward Richardson
  • Film sealing and wrapping machine with rotary cut and seal jaw
    Patent number: 8087220
    Abstract: The film sealing and wrapping machine with a rotary cut and seal jaw is provided. The rotary cut and seal jaw has an internal sliding mechanism which provides for smooth and quiet operation. The rotational speed of the jaw may be varied to increase through put and to provide for a title bag around products. The rotary cut and seal jaw may comprise a seal bar and pressure pad may both be spring loaded to self align the seal bar and pressure pad during the sealing and cutting process. Lastly, a gap defined by a belt disposed upstream and downstream of the seal bar and pressure pad may be mechanically linked to the pressure pad through a control carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventors: Raymond Uttaro, John Robinson, Michel Laurin
  • Shaving razor
    Patent number: 8065802
    Abstract: A shaving razor has a housing joined to a handle, one or more blades mounted in the housing and a light source. The light source projects a defined image indicating the exact location of a blade edge on the skin of a user enabling the user to properly align the blade edge on the skin during shaving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Oliver David Oglesby, Sean Peter Clarke, Terence Gordon Royle, Luke Richard Stone, Laurence John Robinson, John James Wlassich
  • Power estimation based on block activity
    Patent number: 8060765
    Abstract: A power monitor for electronic devices, such as computer chips, is used to estimate the power consumption and to compare the estimated power consumption against the power budget. The estimated power consumption is based on activity signals from various functional blocks of the computer chip. The activity signals that are monitored correlate accurately to the total number of flip-flops that are active at a given time. If the estimated power consumption exceeds the power budget, the speed of the clock signals supplied to the computer chip is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: NVIDIA Corporation
    Inventors: Hungse Cha, Robert J. Hasslen, III, John A. Robinson, Sean J. Treichler, Abdulkadir Utku Diril
  • Using scan chains for context switching
    Patent number: 8056088
    Abstract: The invention sets forth an approach to context switching that utilizes scan chains modified to perform context switching operations. The design requires substantially less additional silicon area and design engineering effort than existing context switch approaches, while operating substantially faster and providing additional debug observability during context switching operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: NVIDIA Corporation
    Inventors: Makarand M. Dharmapurikar, John A. Robinson, Andrew J. Tao
  • Shaving Razor
    Publication number: 20110258855
    Abstract: A shaving razor has a housing joined to a handle, one or more blades mounted in the housing and a light source. The light source projects a defined image of a line segment indicating the exact location of a blade edge on the skin of a user enabling the user to properly align the blade edge on the skin during shaving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Oliver David Oglesby, Sean Peter Clarke, Terence Gordon Royle, Luke Richard Stone, Laurence John Robinson, John James Wlassich
  • Hanger support
    Patent number: D662718
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: Alan John Robinson