Patents by Inventor John A. Schuler
John A. Schuler 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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Publication number: 20240100010Abstract: Provided herein are drug implants comprising a therapeutically active agent for the treatment of disease in a subject. In some cases, the drug implant may comprise a polymer matrix and a therapeutically active agent disposed therein. Additionally, provided are methods for manufacturing the drug implants and methods of treating diseases with the implants. In some cases, the drug implant may comprise bicalutamide, e.g., for use in the treatment of prostate cancer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Carlos Schuler, Maithili Rairkar, Pujan Desai, Maxime Daud, Maxime D. Rappaport, Pamela Munster, John Maroney, Margaret McLaughlin, Tobias H. Casab, Keith Hall, Scott Thomas
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Publication number: 20170005656Abstract: A structure for high voltage input stage for deep submicron is provided that does not include native devices. This structure is able to maintain high speed functionality without jeopardizing device reliability or DC (direct current) power consumption. A circuit apparatus includes a first stage that receives an input signal having an input voltage range and generates a first intermediary output signal and a second intermediary output signal. The first stage includes an N-type field effect transistor (NFET) circuit that receives the input signal and generates the first intermediary output signal, where the first intermediary output signal substantially follows the input signal in a first region of the input voltage range and is substantially constant in a second region of the input voltage range.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2015Publication date: January 5, 2017Applicant: Broadcom CorporationInventor: John SCHULER
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Patent number: 8742803Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology allow an output driver to be implemented using one or more transistors having an oxide-breakdown voltage below the output voltage swing of the output driver. The output driver can include one or more source followers, where a source follower provides voltage-level shifting of a voltage before the voltage is supplied to a gate of a transistor to prevent a source-to-gate voltage or a gate-to-source voltage of the transistor from exceeding the oxide-breakdown voltage of the transistor.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventor: John Schuler
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Publication number: 20140084962Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology allow an output driver to be implemented using one or more transistors having an oxide-breakdown voltage below the output voltage swing of the output driver. The output driver can include one or more source followers, where a source follower provides voltage-level shifting of a voltage before the voltage is supplied to a gate of a transistor to prevent a source-to-gate voltage or a gate-to-source voltage of the transistor from exceeding the oxide-breakdown voltage of the transistor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: BROADCOM CORPORATIONInventor: John SCHULER
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Patent number: 8639277Abstract: A data message originally addressed to a first mobile device is forwarded to a second mobile device in a wireless telecommunications network. Data messages may include text messages, picture messages, and video messages. In addition to forwarding data messages, other optional data message forwarding features are provided such as a copy feature that allows for a forwarded message to be copied back to the original addressee, and an invisible feature that prevents a data message sender from knowing that a data message has been forwarded by the data message addressee.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2013Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.Inventors: Piyush Upadhyay, John Schuler, William J. Routt, Jamie Kennedy, Rodney D. Nelson
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Patent number: 8369879Abstract: A data message originally addressed to a first mobile device is forwarded to a second mobile device in a wireless telecommunications network. Data messages may include text messages, picture messages, and video messages. In addition to forwarding data messages, other optional data message forwarding features are provided such as a copy feature that allows for a forwarded message to be copied back to the original addressee, and an invisible feature that prevents a data message sender from knowing that a data message has been forwarded by the data message addressee.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.Inventors: Piyush Upadhyay, John Schuler, William Routt, Jamie Kennedy, Rodney Nelson
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Patent number: 8307068Abstract: A system for monitoring and regulating computer usage on a local network is disclosed. Computers on a network are configured with a client activity monitoring module that collects activity information including screen captures, keyboard activity, and/or information relating to network communications and sends the collected activity information to a network activity monitor for storage and later retrieval. Each computer on the local network periodically verifies that its client activity monitor module is operable. If a computer fails to send such verification, the system restricts network access by that computer, thus enforcing compliance with the activity monitoring system. The system further provides means for automatically displaying the collected activity information, including through screen savers, automatically changing desktop background images, and pop-up or sidebar windows.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Volonics CorporationInventor: John A. Schuler
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Patent number: 8195169Abstract: A system and medium are provided for forwarding a data message originally addressed to a first mobile device to a second mobile device in a wireless telecommunications network. Data messages may include text messages, picture messages, and video messages. In addition to forwarding data messages, other optional data message forwarding features are provided such as a copy feature that allows for a forwarded message to be copied back to the original addressee, and an invisible feature that prevents a data message sender from knowing that a data message has been forwarded by the data message addressee.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.Inventors: Piyush Upadhyay, John Schuler, William Routt, Jamie Kennedy, Rodney Nelson
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Publication number: 20100325259Abstract: A system for monitoring and regulating computer usage on a local network is disclosed. Computers on a network are configured with a client activity monitoring module that collects activity information including screen captures, keyboard activity, and/or information relating to network communications and sends the collected activity information to a network activity monitor for storage and later retrieval. Each computer on the local network periodically verifies that its client activity monitor module is operable. If a computer fails to send such verification, the system restricts network access by that computer, thus enforcing compliance with the activity monitoring system. The system further provides means for automatically displaying the collected activity information, including through screen savers, automatically changing desktop background images, and pop-up or sidebar windows.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2009Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: VOLONICS CORPORATIONInventor: John A. Schuler
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Patent number: 7768044Abstract: An on-chip capacitive device comprises a semiconductor substrate, a MOS capacitor formed on the semiconductor substrate, and a metal interconnect capacitor formed at least in part in a region above the MOS capacitor. The MOS capacitor and the metal interconnect capacitor are connected in parallel to form a single capacitive device. The capacitance densities of the MOS capacitor and the metal interconnect capacitor are, thereby, combined. Advantageously, significant capacitance density gains can be achieved without additional processing steps.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2004Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Agere Systems Inc.Inventors: Canzhong He, John A. Schuler, John M. Sharpe, Hong-Ha Vuong
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Patent number: 7737798Abstract: Various systems and methods for clock generation are disclosed herein. As just one example, a system for clock generation is disclosed that includes a phase/frequency control circuit that provides a feedback control; a multi-range selector circuit that receives the feedback control; and a controlled oscillator that provides an output with a phase and frequency at least in part governed by the multi-range selector circuit and the feedback control. In various instances of the aforementioned embodiments, the controlled oscillator is a ring oscillator relying on inherent capacitance.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2006Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Agere Systems Inc.Inventor: John A. Schuler
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Publication number: 20070268083Abstract: Various systems and methods for clock generation are disclosed herein. As just one example, a system for clock generation is disclosed that includes a phase/frequency control circuit that provides a feedback control; a multi-range selector circuit that receives the feedback control; and a controlled oscillator that provides an output with a phase and frequency at least in part governed by the multi-range selector circuit and the feedback control. In various instances of the aforementioned embodiments, the controlled oscillator is a ring oscillator relying on inherent capacitance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2006Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: Agere Systems Inc.Inventor: John A. Schuler
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Publication number: 20060024905Abstract: An on-chip capacitive device comprises a semiconductor substrate, a MOS capacitor formed on the semiconductor substrate, and a metal interconnect capacitor formed at least in part in a region above the MOS capacitor. The MOS capacitor and the metal interconnect capacitor are connected in parallel to form a single capacitive device. The capacitance densities of the MOS capacitor and the metal interconnect capacitor are, thereby, combined. Advantageously, significant capacitance density gains can be achieved without additional processing steps.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2004Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventors: Canzhong He, John Schuler, John Sharpe, Hong-Ha Vuong
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Patent number: 6246269Abstract: A programmable current source is provided for an H-switch to dampen overshoot resulting from a drop in voltage at a node during data transitions. The programmable current source is connected to both nodes of the H-switch on each side of the write head and is responsive to a voltage drop to below a threshold voltage at one node to injecting current into the one node during the period that the node voltage is below the threshold voltage. Preferably, a second programmable current source is connected to both nodes and is responsive to a voltage rise to above a second threshold voltage at the one of the nodes to sink current from the node to dampen undershoot.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: Agere Systems Guardian Corp.Inventors: John A. Schuler, Craig M. Brannon
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Patent number: 5709424Abstract: An apparatus for elastically gripping and holding an article, comprising: a flexible elongated handle member lying generally along a longitudinal handle axis, the handle defining an interior carrying opening proximate one end, and including a strap coupling area spaced from the carrying opening; a flexible, elastic strap coupled to the handle member at the strap-coupling area and extending therefrom to a distal end; and a cooperating releasable coupling structure, partially proximate the distal end of the strap and also partially coupled to the handle member, to allow the strap to be releasably fastened to the handle member; whereby the strap can be stretched tightly around an article, and then coupled to the handle member, to grip and hold the article. The apparatus allows the article to be carried or hung by the carrying opening in the handle member.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1996Date of Patent: January 20, 1998Inventor: John Schuler