Patents by Inventor John Becker

John Becker 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: 20080218974
    Abstract: A heat sink apparatus having a plurality of chips attached to a first surface of a flexible carrier and a plurality of heat sink fins. One or more additional chips may be attached to a second surface of the flexible carrier. The flexible carrier has at least one complementary fold, the complementary fold having a counterclockwise fold and a clockwise fold as seen from the side. A first chip back surface of a first chip and a second chip back surface of a second chip are in thermal contact with a particular heat sink fin, that is, sharing the same heat sink fin. Thermal contact between the chips and heat sink fins is effected by force, by thermally conducting adhesive, by thermal grease, or by a combination of force and/or thermally conducting adhesive and/or thermal grease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Gerald Keith Bartley, Darryl John Becker, Paul Eric Dahlen, Philip Raymond Germann, Andrew Benson Maki, Mark Owen Maxson
  • Publication number: 20080189295
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e.g., a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Robert KHEDOURI, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20080187115
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e,g,, a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20080185734
    Abstract: A power control method and power control structures are provided for managing a plurality of voltage islands of a functional chip. The power control structure includes a supply control and partition chip positioned between a substrate carrier and a functional chip including a plurality of voltage islands. The supply control and partition chip includes a plurality of first electrical connections to the functional chip including the plurality of voltage islands. The supply control and partition chip includes a plurality of second electrical connections to the substrate carrier. Power applied to predefined ones of the first electrical connections to the functional chip are selectively switched on and off by the supply control and partition chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald Keith Bartley, Darryl John Becker, Paul Eric Dahlen, Philip Raymond Germann, Andrew Benson Maki, Mark Owen Maxson
  • Publication number: 20080184317
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e.g., a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20080182510
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e.g., a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20080182509
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e.g., a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Robert KHEDOURI, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20080184359
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e,g, a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20080180401
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e.g., a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Robert KHEDOURI, Jonathan AXELROD, Harold PRICE, John BECKER, Mark EDINGER, Douglas R. KRAUL
  • Publication number: 20080183840
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e,g, a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Robert KHEDOURI, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20080182508
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e.g., a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Robert KHEDOURI, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20080178136
    Abstract: Balanced wiring delay within an electronic package is implemented. A plurality of nets in a net group is identified in the electronic package. A predefined structure is added to each net within the group. A balanced wiring delay customizing program systematically processes and reduces length of the nets until a set length balance is obtained for the net group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Gerald Keith Bartley, Darryl John Becker, Paul Eric Dahlen, Philip Raymond Germann, Andrew Benson Maki, Mark Owen Maxson
  • Publication number: 20080175566
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e.g., a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Robert KHEDOURI, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Patent number: 7402912
    Abstract: A power control method and power control structures are provided for managing a plurality of voltage islands of a functional chip. The power control structure includes a supply control and partition chip positioned between a substrate carrier and a functional chip including a plurality of voltage islands. The supply control and partition chip includes a plurality of first electrical connections to the functional chip including the plurality of voltage islands. The supply control and partition chip includes a plurality of second electrical connections to the substrate carrier. Power applied to predefined ones of the first electrical connections to the functional chip are selectively switched on and off by the supply control and partition chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald Keith Bartley, Darryl John Becker, Paul Eric Dahlen, Philip Raymond Germann, Andrew Benson Maki, Mark Owen Maxson
  • Publication number: 20080160908
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e,g, a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraus
  • Publication number: 20080163302
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e,g, a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Khedouri, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20080162655
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e,g, a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Robert KHEDOURI, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20080160909
    Abstract: A system is presented providing content to a plurality of handheld devices (including musical selections). The devices can access a server over the Internet via a WIFI or other similar wireless interconnection and can download songs requested by a user from the server or from other users using, e.g., a P2P protocol. All downloads are governed by applicable DRM rules. Content and playlists may also be pushed by a server from other sources and means including, e.g., podcasting, based on predetermined rules, favorite preferences of users, and other criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Robert KHEDOURI, Jonathan Axelrod, Harold Price, John Becker, Mark Edinger, Douglas R. Kraul
  • Publication number: 20080108705
    Abstract: Novel methods of treating a patient for diseases, disorders, and conditions including diabetes mellitus, comprising administering, for example, copper binding compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: John Becker, Garth Cooper
  • Publication number: 20080072425
    Abstract: A low-cost, high-temperature heat exchanger is made from a notched piece of metal, the metal being folded back and forth upon itself to form a monolith. The notches in the metal piece create openings, communicating with distinct sides of the monolith. Ducts are attached to the openings. Cut pieces of corrugated metal, which may have a catalyst coating, are inserted between folds of the monolith. The heat exchanger may be used as part of a fuel cell system, or in other industrial applications, to recover waste heat, or to conduct various catalytic and non-catalytic reactions. The invention also includes an element, or building block, for a high-temperature heat exchanger, including a folded metal monolith with metal combs inserted, the monolith and the combs defining seams which are hermetically sealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: CATACEL CORP.
    Inventors: William Whittenberger, Gordon Brunson, John Becker