Patents by Inventor John Burns

John Burns 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: 20120239872
    Abstract: Systems and methods for pre-fetching of data in a memory are provided. By pre-fetching stored data from a slower memory into a faster memory, the amount of time required for data retrieval and/or processing may be reduced. First, data is received and pre-scanned to generate a sample fingerprint. Fingerprints stored in a faster memory that are similar to the sample fingerprint are identified. Data stored in the slower memory associated with the identified stored fingerprints is copied into the faster memory. The copied data may be compared to the received data. Various embodiments may be included in a network memory architecture to allow for faster data matching and instruction generation in a central appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: David Anthony Hughes, John Burns
  • Patent number: 8226614
    Abstract: Fluid delivery devices, systems and methods. The fluid delivery devices may be used to delivery fluid (e.g., insulin) to a user. The devices may have one or more inlets, and may be configured for use with an injection device, such as a syringe, and/or with a pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Patton Medical Devices, LP
    Inventors: Brandon Turner, John Burns, Dan Benzon, Adam Burnight, Brian Highley, Jason Adams, Kraig Kooiman, Clint Taylor
  • Patent number: 8225072
    Abstract: Systems and methods for pre-fetching of data in a memory are provided. By pre-fetching stored data from a slower memory into a faster memory, the amount of time required for data retrieval and/or processing may be reduced. First, data is received and pre-scanned to generate a sample fingerprint. Fingerprints stored in a faster memory that are similar to the sample fingerprint are identified. Data stored in the slower memory associated with the identified stored fingerprints is copied into the faster memory. The copied data may be compared to the received data. Various embodiments may be included in a network memory architecture to allow for faster data matching and instruction generation in a central appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Hughes, John Burns
  • Patent number: 8171238
    Abstract: Systems and methods for identification of data stored in memory are provided. A data packet is received and a first packet byte within the data packet is compared to a first memory byte within a memory. A mismatch is determined between the first packet byte and the first memory byte. A memory location is jumped to that contains a second memory byte that is non-consecutive with the first memory byte. A packet location is jumped to that contains a second packet byte that is non-consecutive with the first packet byte. The second packet byte is compared to the second memory byte. A retrieval instruction is generated based at least in part on a result of the comparison between the second packet byte and the second memory byte. Various embodiments may be included in a network memory architecture to allow for faster data matching and instruction generation in a central appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Hughes, Zhigang Yin, John Burns
  • Patent number: 8095774
    Abstract: Systems and methods for pre-fetching of data in a memory are provided. By pre-fetching stored data from a slower memory into a faster memory, the amount of time required for data retrieval and/or processing may be reduced. First, data is received and pre-scanned to generate a sample fingerprint. Fingerprints stored in a faster memory that are similar to the sample fingerprint are identified. Data stored in the slower memory associated with the identified stored fingerprints is copied into the faster memory. The copied data may be compared to the received data. Various embodiments may be included in a network memory architecture to allow for faster data matching and instruction generation in a central appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Hughes, John Burns
  • Patent number: 8084456
    Abstract: A compound of general formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs, salts, hydrates, solvates, crystal forms or diastereomers thereof is described. A method of treating a hyperproliferation-related disease state or disorder in a subject using a compound of formula (I) is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: YM Biosciences Australia Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Christopher John Burns, Andrew Frederick Wilks, Xianyong Bu, Harrison Sikanyika, Michael Francis Harte
  • Publication number: 20110288060
    Abstract: This invention provides an oscillating baffled reactor apparatus for preparing crystalline particles of at least one substance comprising: a reactor vessel; means for supplying a first flowing stream; means for oscillating fluid within the reactor vessel; a plurality of baffles; source of ultrasonic radiation; and means for collecting said particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: PROSONIX LIMITED
    Inventors: Graham Ruecroft, John Burns
  • Patent number: 8055713
    Abstract: In at least some embodiments, a system may comprise a user voice interface, a processor coupled to the user voice interface, wherein the processor interprets words spoken by a user, and a memory coupled to the processor, wherein the memory stores an email application, wherein the email application summarizes email messages and navigates a plurality of email messages according to the words spoken by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Steven J. Simske, R. John Burns, Xiaofan Lin, Sherif Yacoub
  • Publication number: 20110269760
    Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I), (II), (III) and (V) are described for use in modulating microtubule polymerisation and in the treatment of associated disease states. Use of compounds (I), (III) and (V) in the treatment of kinase-associated disease states is also described. Further described are novel compounds of formula (II), (III) and (V).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Cytopia Research Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Christopher John Burns, Andrew Frederick Wilks, Michael Francis Harte, Harrison Sikanyika, Emmanuelle Fantino
  • Patent number: 8030336
    Abstract: A compound of the general formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs, salts, hydrates, solvates, crystal forms or diastereomers thereof is described. A method of treating tyrosine kinase-associated disease states in a subject using a compound of formula (I) is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: YM Biosciences Australia Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Christopher John Burns, Marcel Robert Kling
  • Publication number: 20110224013
    Abstract: A golf putter training device is described. The training device includes a bracket having a first end configured to be attached to the putter shaft and a second end connected to a support shaft, a first visual guide connected to the support shaft and extending in a direction away from the bracket first end and at an angle to the plane formed by the putter shaft and the putter head and on a first side of the plane, and a second visual guide connected to the support shaft and extending in a direction away from the bracket first end and at an angle to the plane formed by the putter shaft and the putter head and on the second side of the plane. In another embodiment, the training device includes a third and fourth visual guide. In yet another embodiment, the training device includes visual indicators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventor: John Burns
  • Publication number: 20110219181
    Abstract: Systems and methods for pre-fetching of data in a memory are provided. By pre-fetching stored data from a slower memory into a faster memory, the amount of time required for data retrieval and/or processing may be reduced. First, data is received and pre-scanned to generate a sample fingerprint. Fingerprints stored in a faster memory that are similar to the sample fingerprint are identified. Data stored in the slower memory associated with the identified stored fingerprints is copied into the faster memory. The copied data may be compared to the received data. Various embodiments may be included in a network memory architecture to allow for faster data matching and instruction generation in a central appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: David Anthony Hughes, John Burns
  • Patent number: 7981900
    Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I), (II) (III) and (V) are described for use in modulating microtubule polymerisation and in the treatment of associated disease states. Use of compounds (I), (III) and (V) in the treatment of kinase-associated disease states is also described. Further described are novel compounds of formula (II), (III) and (V).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: YM Biosciences Australia Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Christopher John Burns, Andrew Frederick Wilks, Michael Francis Harte, Harrison Sikanyika, Emmanuelle Fantino
  • Publication number: 20110151755
    Abstract: An improved chemical mechanical polishing retaining ring. A representative embodiment comprises a base portion made from a wear-resistant plastic material, and an upper portion, or backbone portion, made from a stiffer and more wear resistant material. One of the base or backbone portion is preferably overmolded onto the other. The base portion can be generally defined by a flat pad-contacting surface, an outer surface, and an inner surface. The base portion can additionally include channels extending from the outer surface to the inner surface to facilitate transfer of slurry to and from the substrate to be polished during the process. One or both of the base portion or backbone portion further includes a plurality of circular ribs that serve to create additional bonding surface with the overmolded material. The retaining ring may additionally includes a plurality of bosses with threaded insert holes by which the retaining ring is attached to a chemical mechanical polishing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: ENTEGRIS, INC.
    Inventors: John BURNS, Matthew A. FULLER, Martin L. FORBES, Jeffery J. KING, Mark V. SMITH
  • Publication number: 20110114534
    Abstract: A wafer container utilizes a rigid polymer tubular tower with slots and a “getter” therein for absorbing and filtering moisture and vapors within the wafer container. The tower preferably utilizes a purge grommet at the base of the container and may have a check valve therein to control the flow direction of gas (including air) into and out of the container and with respect to the tower. The tower is sealingly connected with the grommet. The tower may have a getter media piece rolled in an elongate circular fashion forming or shaped as a tube and disposed within the tower and may have axially extending. The media can provide active and/or passive filtration as well as having capabilities to be recharged. Front opening wafer containers for 300 mm sized wafers generally have a pair of recesses on each of the left and right side in the inside rear of the container portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: ENTEGRIS, INC.
    Inventors: James A. Watson, John Burns, Martin I. Forbes, Matthew A. Fuller, Mark V. Smith
  • Patent number: 7945736
    Abstract: A system for managing network memory comprises a communication interface and a processor. The communication interface receives a status message from another appliance. The status message indicates an activity level of a faster memory and a slower memory associated with the other appliance. The communication interface also receives a data packet. The processor processes the status message to determine the activity level of the faster memory and the slower memory. The processor also processes the data packet to identify any matching data in the other appliance and estimate whether the matching data is stored in the faster memory based on the activity level. Based on the estimate, the processor determines whether to generate an instruction to retrieve the matching data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Hughes, Zhigang Yin, John Burns
  • Publication number: 20110092499
    Abstract: The present invention relates to N-containing heterocyclic compounds that are inhibitors of protein kinases including JAK kinases. In particular, the compounds are selective for JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 or TYK2 kinases and combinations thereof such as JAK1 and JAK2. The kinase inhibitors can be used in the treatment of kinase associated diseases such as immunological and inflammatory diseases including organ transplants; hyperproliferative diseases including cancer and myeloproliferative diseases; viral diseases; metabolic diseases; and vascular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: YM BIOSCIENCES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
    Inventors: David Gerard Bourke, Christopher John Burns, Antony Nicholas Cuzzupe, John Thomas Feutrill, Marcel Robert Kling, Tracy Leah Nero
  • Publication number: 20110082142
    Abstract: A compound of the general formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs, salts, hydrates, solvates, crystal forms or diastereomers thereof, wherein A represents a variety of six membered nitrogen containing heterocyclic rings, Q is a bond, halogen, C1-4 alkyl, O, S, SO2, CO or CS and X1, X2, X3 and X4 are optionally substituted by 9 specific substituents or one can be nitrogen. Compositions comprising a carrier and at least one compound of formula (I) are also provided. Further provided are methods of treating tyrosine kinase-associated disease states by administering a compound of formula (I) and methods of suppressing the immune system of a subject by administering a compound of formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: MICHELLE LEANNE STYLES, JUN ZENG, HERBERT RUDOLF TREUTLEIN, ANDREW FREDERICK WILKS, MARCEL ROBERT KLING, XIANYONG BU, CHRISTOPHER JOHN BURNS
  • Patent number: 7914389
    Abstract: A golf putter training device is described. The training device includes a bracket having a first end configured to be attached to the putter shaft and a second end connected to a support shaft, a first visual guide connected to the support shaft and extending in a direction away from the bracket first end and at an angle to the plane formed by the putter shaft and the putter head and on a first side of the plane, and a second visual guide connected to the support shaft and extending in a direction away from the bracket first end and at an angle to the plane formed by the putter shaft and the putter head and on the second side of the plane. In another embodiment, the training device includes a third and fourth visual guide. In yet another embodiment, the training device includes visual indicators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Inventor: John Burns
  • Patent number: D664851
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Entegris, Inc.
    Inventors: John Burns, Mark V. Smith, Eric S. Olson, Russ V. Raschke, Michael S. Adams