Patents by Inventor John Boland

John Boland 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).

  • Patent number: 11945964
    Abstract: A system for applying a first coating composition and a second coating composition is provided herein. The system includes an atomizing applicator and a high transfer efficiency applicator defining a nozzle orifice. The system further includes a substrate assembly comprising a metal-containing substrate and a plastic-containing substrate. The metal-containing substrate is coupled to the plastic-containing substrate. The atomizing applicator is configured to apply the first coating composition to the metal-containing substrate. The high transfer efficiency applicator is configured to expel the second coating composition through the second nozzle orifice to the plastic-containing substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS IP CO., LLC
    Inventors: John R. Moore, Michael R. Koerner, Christian Jackson, Bradley A. Jacobs, Shih-Wa Wang, Matthew Irwin, Matthew Boland, Joanne Hardy, Daniel Naugle, Kevin O'Connor, Barry Snyder
  • Publication number: 20230183850
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of preparing nanowire networks, as well as to nanowire networks prepared thereby. The method comprises (a) providing a substrate coated with a film of a first polymer; (b) depositing nanofibers of a second polymer onto the film to form a patterned layer comprising a nanofibre network structure; (c) depositing a layer of a first metal onto the patterned layer; (d) performing a solvent development step to selectively remove the nanofibers leaving a negative pattern exposing the first polymer film; (e) performing an etching step to remove the exposed polymer film; (f) depositing a second metal or oxide thereof onto the negative pattern to form a tem plated nanowire network; and (g) performing a lift-off step to expose the nanowire network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Emmet SHEERIN, John BOLAND, Prabhava S. N. BARIMAR
  • Patent number: 11411039
    Abstract: Generally, examples described herein relate to methods and processing chambers and systems for forming a stacked pixel structure using epitaxial growth processes and device structures formed thereby. In an example, a first sensor layer is epitaxially grown on a crystalline surface on a substrate. A first isolation structure is epitaxially grown on the first sensor layer. A second sensor layer is epitaxially grown on the first isolation structure. A second isolation structure is epitaxially grown on the second sensor layer. A third sensor layer is epitaxially grown on the second isolation structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Papo Chen, John Boland, Schubert S. Chu, Errol Antonio C. Sanchez, Stephen Moffatt
  • Publication number: 20220168301
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for treating symptomatic orthostatic hypotension using a potent selective antagonist of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor subunit 2B (NMDA-GluN2B or NR2B).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Pericles Calias, Michael Bouchon, John Boland
  • Publication number: 20210366976
    Abstract: Generally, examples described herein relate to methods and processing chambers and systems for forming a stacked pixel structure using epitaxial growth processes and device structures formed thereby. In an example, a first sensor layer is epitaxially grown on a crystalline surface on a substrate. A first isolation structure is epitaxially grown on the first sensor layer. A second sensor layer is epitaxially grown on the first isolation structure. A second isolation structure is epitaxially grown on the second sensor layer. A third sensor layer is epitaxially grown on the second isolation structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Papo CHEN, John BOLAND, Schubert S. CHU, Errol Antonio C. SANCHEZ, Stephen MOFFATT
  • Patent number: 9213988
    Abstract: A networked commercial interaction management method assembles information into bundles that include a data element reference and meta data describing the data element. The method distributes the meta data and the data element reference from the bundles through the network, and distributes copies of the data elements in the bundles from the network node of their respective data owners to the network nodes of accessors using the meta data and the data element reference distributed through the network. In at least one embodiment, the method periodically issues bundle version identifying signals to different nodes of the network. The bundle version identifying signals indicate changes to the data elements to the network nodes of accessors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Thomson Reuters Global Resources
    Inventors: Bob Lamoureux, Paul Jaminet, Edward Shea, Alexis Kopikis, John Boland Constantine, Jr., Matthew Kuntz, Todd Bremner
  • Publication number: 20150175413
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and system to control the mechanical stiffness of a nanoscale component comprising the steps of applying a current to the nano-scale component; and increasing or decreasing the mechanical stiffness of the material by controlling the current flow applied to the component. The invention also provides a NanoElectroMechanical (NEMs) device comprising a controlled mechanical stiffness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: John Boland, Eoin McCarthy
  • Patent number: 8999821
    Abstract: Methods of forming a fin structure for a field effect transistor are described. The methods may include the operations of patterning a mandrel on a surface of a substrate, and depositing an epitaxial layer of high-mobility channel material over exposed surfaces of the patterned mandrel. The epitaxial layer leaves a gap between adjacent columns of the patterned mandrel, and a dielectric material may be deposited in the gap between the adjacent columns of the patterned mandrel. The methods may also include planarizing the epitaxial layer to form a planarized epitaxial layer and exposing the columns of the patterned mandrel, and etching at least a portion of the exposed columns of the patterned mandrel and the dielectric material to expose at least a portion of the planarized epitaxial layer that forms the fin structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Brand, Bingxi Wood, Errol Sanchez, Yihwan Kim, Yi-Chiau Huang, John Boland
  • Publication number: 20150090953
    Abstract: A device comprising a first electrode; a second electrode; and an active material positioned between the first and second electrode, wherein the active material comprises a plurality of randomly positioned conducting wires coated with a nanoscale switchable dielectric layer, said conducting wires are adapted to provide a conducting path or paths when a voltage is applied by one of the electrodes or between said electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: John Boland, Jonathon Coleman, Mauro Ferriera
  • Publication number: 20150050800
    Abstract: Methods of forming a fin structure for a field effect transistor are described. The methods may include the operations of patterning a mandrel on a surface of a substrate, and depositing an epitaxial layer of high-mobility channel material over exposed surfaces of the patterned mandrel. The epitaxial layer leaves a gap between adjacent columns of the patterned mandrel, and a dielectric material may be deposited in the gap between the adjacent columns of the patterned mandrel. The methods may also include planarizing the epitaxial layer to form a planarized epitaxial layer and exposing the columns of the patterned mandrel, and etching at least a portion of the exposed columns of the patterned mandrel and the dielectric material to expose at least a portion of the planarized epitaxial layer that forms the fin structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Adam Brand, Bingxi Wood, Errol Sanchez, Yihwan Kim, Yi-Chiau Huang, John Boland
  • Publication number: 20140338931
    Abstract: An aerosol fire extinguisher for dispensing a liquid wet chemical fire extinguishing agent, and a composition for the liquid wet chemical fire extinguishing agent, where the liquid wet chemical fire extinguishing agent is rated for class A, B, C and K fires. The fire extinguisher includes a container and a valve assembly affixed to the container. A hag is positioned within the container, where the bag includes an output tube connected in fluid communication to the valve assembly. An actuator is connected in fluid communication to the valve assembly opposite the output tube, where. the actuator has an elongated output orifice. A liquid wet chemical fire extinguishing agent is disposed within the bag and a propellant is disposed within the container, wherein the bag isolates the liquid wet chemical fire extinguishing agent from the propellant. The: configuration of the elongated output orifice expels the liquid wet chemical fire extinguishing agent in a substantially planar pattern onto the fire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: BRK Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent Mori, Robert Challman, Mark Binter, Stephen Latham, John Boland, Kent Kallsen, Jesse Darley, Dave Franchino
  • Publication number: 20130288469
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for implanting a dopant material are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of processing a substrate disposed within a process chamber may include (a) implanting a dopant material into a surface of the substrate to form a doped layer in the substrate and an elemental dopant layer atop the doped layer; (b) removing at least some of the elemental dopant layer from atop the surface of the substrate; and (c) implanting the dopant material into the doped layer of the substrate; wherein (a)-(c) are performed without removing the substrate from the process chamber; and wherein (a)-(c) are repeated until at least one of a desired dopant implantation depth or a desired dopant implantation density is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: SHASHANK SHARMA, MARTIN A. HILKENE, MATTHEW SCOTNEY-CASTLE, JOHN BOLAND
  • Patent number: 8359848
    Abstract: An end cap for an exhaust treatment device is disclosed. The end cap has a cylindrical housing with an axial direction, a radial direction substantially orthogonal to the axial direction, a first open end, and a second closed end opposing the first open end in the axial direction. The end cap also has an integral port member extending from an annular surface of the cylindrical housing. The integral port member has a central axis aligned in the radial direction, and an exterior surface of the integral port member tangentially connects to an exterior surface of the cylindrical housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Stephen Bruza, Darrel Henry Meffert, Michael James Pollard, Timothy John Boland, John Roger Weber, Ronak Dhanendrakumar Shah, Robert Lee Meyer, Jonas Arunas Aleksonis
  • Publication number: 20120110053
    Abstract: A networked commercial interaction management method assembles information into bundles that include a data element reference and meta data describing the data element. The method distributes the meta data and the data element reference from the bundles through the network, and distributes copies of the data elements in the bundles from the network node of their respective data owners to the network nodes of accessors using the meta data and the data element reference distributed through the network. In at least one embodiment, the method periodically issues bundle version identifying signals to different nodes of the network. The bundle version identifying signals indicate changes to the data elements to the network nodes of accessors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Thomson Financial LLC
    Inventors: Bob LAMOUREUX, Paul Jaminet, Edward Shea, Alexis Kopikis, John Boland Constantine, JR., Matthew Kuntz, Todd Bremner
  • Patent number: 8164086
    Abstract: A phase controllable field effect transistor device is described. The device provides first and second scattering sites disposed at either side of a conducting channel region, the conducting region being gated such that on application of an appropriate signal to the gate, energies of the electrons in the channel region defined between the scattering centers may be modulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: The Provost, Fellows and Scholars of the Colege of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth Near Dublin
    Inventors: John Boland, Stefano Sanvito, Borislav Naydenov
  • Publication number: 20100263353
    Abstract: An end cap for an exhaust treatment device is disclosed. The end cap has a cylindrical housing with an axial direction, a radial direction substantially orthogonal to the axial direction, a first open end, and a second closed end opposing the first open end in the axial direction. The end cap also has an integral port member extending from an annular surface of the cylindrical housing. The integral port member has a central axis aligned in the radial direction, and an exterior surface of the integral port member tangentially connects to an exterior surface of the cylindrical housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Philip Stephen Bruza, Darrel Henry Meffert, Michael James Pollard, Timothy John Boland, John Roger Weber, Ronak Dhanendrakumar Shah, Robert Lee Meyer, Jonas Arûnas Aleksonis
  • Patent number: 7762181
    Abstract: A system for dispensing a customized nutritional serving is made up of ingredients stored within a device incorporating the system. The device has a controller in whose memory is stored an inventory of the ingredients available in the device, their compositions and properties and customer profile data. The controller is programmed to formulate a serving which best matches the customized serving selected by the customer within constraints set by the programming taking into account the inventory of ingredients and the health profile of the customer. The customer is then presented with the selected serving and either accepts it or modifies it. The device is then programmed to prepare and dispense the final selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Fonterra Co-Operative Group Limited
    Inventors: Michael John Boland, Steven John Haylock, Peter Aaron Munro, David Lionel James Alexander, Abby Kerrin Thompson, Richard Archer
  • Patent number: 7757484
    Abstract: An end cap for an exhaust treatment device is disclosed. The end cap has a cylindrical housing with an axial direction, a radial direction substantially orthogonal to the axial direction, a first open end, and a second closed end opposing the first open end in the axial direction. The end cap also has an integral port member extending from an annular surface of the cylindrical housing. The integral port member has a central axis aligned in the radial direction, and an exterior surface of the integral port member tangentially connects to an exterior surface of the cylindrical housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Stephen Bruza, Darrel Henry Meffert, Michael James Pollard, Timothy John Boland, John Roger Weber, Ronak Dhanendrakumar Shah, Robert Lee Meyer, Jonas Arunas Aleksonis
  • Patent number: 7700424
    Abstract: Methods for forming embedded epitaxial layers containing silicon and carbon are disclosed. Specific embodiments pertain to the formation embedded epitaxial layers containing silicon and carbon on silicon wafers. In specific embodiments an epitaxial layer of silicon and carbon is non-selectively formed on a substrate or silicon wafer, portions of this layer are removed to expose the underlying substrate or silicon wafer, and an epitaxial layer containing silicon is formed on the exposed substrate or silicon wafers. In specific embodiments, gates are formed on the resulting silicon-containing epitaxial layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: John Boland, Zhiyuan Ye, Yihwan Kim
  • Publication number: 20100084631
    Abstract: A phase controllable field effect transistor device is described. The device provides first and second scattering sites disposed at either side of a conducting channel region, the conducting region being gated such that on application of an appropriate signal to the gate, energies of the electrons in the channel region defined between the scattering centres may be modulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: John Boland, Stefano Sanvito, Borislav Naydenov