Patents by Inventor John Casper

John Casper 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: 11966166
    Abstract: A measurement apparatus and method for determining a substrate grid describing a deformation of a substrate prior to exposure of the substrate in a lithographic apparatus configured to fabricate one or more features on the substrate. Position data for a plurality of first features and/or a plurality of second features on the substrate is obtained. Asymmetry data for at least a feature of the plurality of first features and/or the plurality of second features is obtained. The substrate grid based on the position data and the asymmetry data is determined. The substrate grid and asymmetry data are passed to the lithographic apparatus for controlling at least part of an exposure process to fabricate one or more features on the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventors: Franciscus Godefridus Casper Bijnen, Edo Maria Hulsebos, Henricus Johannes Lambertus Megens, Robert John Socha, Youping Zhang
  • Patent number: 11923469
    Abstract: An optical solar enhancer comprises a panel that has a top surface and a bottom surface and an imaginary central plane that extends between the top surface and the bottom surface. The panel includes a plurality of generally parallel features configured to variably increase radiant energy entering the top surface at an acute angle relative to the central plane such that the effect is strongest at lower angles (early morning and late day sun) and weakest at higher angles (mid-day sun) and then redirect the increased radiant energy through the bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: SEC Optics LLC
    Inventors: John Magno, John Casper, Thomas Whitonis, David Stoler
  • Patent number: 11442743
    Abstract: For device configuration and monitoring, a processor receives configuration settings from an electronic device via the electronic device interface. The processor converts the configuration settings to hardware settings for a target device. The processor communicates the hardware settings to the target device via a target device interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaofeng Shi, Yanbin Zhang, Chirag L. Malkan, Zhen Wei, Vaithianathan Jothi, Benfeng Tang, Alvaro Sanchez, Steven T. Haensgen, David D. Brandt, John Caspers
  • Publication number: 20220246773
    Abstract: An optical solar enhancer comprises a panel that has a top surface and a bottom surface and an imaginary central plane that extends between the top surface and the bottom surface. The panel includes a plurality of generally parallel features configured to variably increase radiant energy entering the top surface at an acute angle relative to the central plane such that the effect is strongest at lower angles (early morning and late day sun) and weakest at higher angles (mid-day sun) and then redirect the increased radiant energy through the bottom surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: John Magno, John Casper, Thomas Whitonis, David Stoler
  • Publication number: 20220221540
    Abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) using a PROPELLER echo-planar time-resolved imaging with dynamic encoding (“PEPTIDE”) scheme is described. The PEPTIDE scheme combines a PROPELLER-style trajectory with an echo-planar time-resolved imaging (“EPTI”) acquisition framework, along with dynamic-updating of sensitivity-encoding information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Merlin John Casper Fair, Kawin Setsompop
  • Patent number: 11302832
    Abstract: An optical solar enhancer comprises a panel that has a top surface and a bottom surface and an imaginary central plane that extends between the top surface and the bottom surface. The panel includes a plurality of generally parallel features configured to variably increase radiant energy entering the top surface at an acute angle relative to the central plane such that the effect is strongest at lower angles (early morning and late day sun) and weakest at higher angles (mid-day sun) and then redirect the increased radiant energy through the bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: SEC Optics LLC
    Inventors: John Magno, John Casper, Thomas Whitonis, David Stoler
  • Publication number: 20220066790
    Abstract: For device configuration and monitoring, a processor receives configuration settings from an electronic device via the electronic device interface. The processor converts the configuration settings to hardware settings for a target device. The processor communicates the hardware settings to the target device via a target device interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Xiaofeng Shi, Yanbin Zhang, Chirag L. Malkan, Zhen Wei, Vaithianathan Jothi, Benfeng Tang, Alvaro Sanchez, Steven T. Haensgen, David D. Brandt, John Caspers
  • Publication number: 20170062631
    Abstract: An optical solar enhancer comprises a panel that has a top surface and a bottom surface and an imaginary central plane that extends between the top surface and the bottom surface. The panel includes a plurality of generally parallel features configured to variably increase radiant energy entering the top surface at an acute angle relative to the central plane such that the effect is strongest at lower angles (early morning and late day sun) and weakest at higher angles (mid-day sun) and then redirect the increased radiant energy through the bottom surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: SEC Optics LLC
    Inventors: John Magno, John Casper, Thomas Whitonis, David Stoler
  • Patent number: 7960115
    Abstract: Methods of screening for compounds which are, for example, capable of modulating amino acid-DNA interaction, modulating DNA replication, modulating cell proliferation, and for identifying compounds which inhibit cellular proliferation caused by cancer, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Wright State University
    Inventors: Michael Allen Leffak, John Casper
  • Patent number: 7851153
    Abstract: Methods of screening for compounds which are, for example, capable of modulating amino acid-DNA interaction, modulating DNA replication, modulating cell proliferation, and for identifying compounds which inhibit cellular proliferation caused by cancer, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Wright State University
    Inventors: Michael Leffak, John Casper
  • Publication number: 20090061531
    Abstract: Methods of screening for compounds which are, for example, capable of modulating amino acid-DNA interaction, modulating DNA replication, modulating cell proliferation, and for identifying compounds which inhibit cellular proliferation caused by cancer, are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Michael Leffak, John Casper
  • Publication number: 20080077268
    Abstract: A technique is provided or integrating system design, sales, and manufacturing functions. Systems including networked and programmable electrical components, such as motor control centers, and other electrical power control arrangements are designed, and a database is created for the design, including component and system designation data. The database may further include configuration information, settings, and so forth. The database is used as a tool in establishing a sales solicitation proposal from which sales of the system are offered. The same database is then used to program the various components of the system, such as through a temporary network link or via a permanent data network once the system is assembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Kevin Retlich, David Jensen, John Caspers, Wayne Wielebski, Dave Blair, David Brandt
  • Publication number: 20070214288
    Abstract: A system for automatically configuring I/O devices is provided in accordance with the present invention. The system includes a plurality of I/O devices operatively coupled to each other and a sub-system for determining physical locations of the I/O devices with respect to one another. The sub-system assigns node addresses to each I/O device—each assigned node address corresponds to the physical location of the respective I/O devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: David Wehrle, Carl Schumaker, Gregg Sichner, John Caspers
  • Publication number: 20060084108
    Abstract: Methods of screening for compounds which are, for example, capable of modulating amino acid-DNA interaction, modulating DNA replication, modulating cell proliferation, and for identifying compounds which inhibit cellular proliferation caused by cancer, are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Leffak, John Casper
  • Publication number: 20050240675
    Abstract: A technique is provided for communicating between networks and devices operating in accordance with different network protocols, and for performing logical operations on some or all of the data received and transmitted in accordance with either protocol. Where logic is enabled in a bridge/PLC, and where data is bound or affected by the logic, logical operations may be performed and data stored in a memory module or transmitted to one or another of the networks or devices in accordance with either protocol. Where data is not bound or logic is not enabled, the device may serve as a simple protocol bridge receiving input in one or both protocols, and producing output in accordance with either protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2004
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: John Caspers, Jeffrey Martin
  • Publication number: 20050192704
    Abstract: A method and control system are provided for controlling a modular conveyor system, which may be networked together with other such systems in order to implement a control strategy for a modular conveyor system. The control system comprises a communications port for interconnection of the control system with a network for sending outgoing addressed data to other devices on the address-based network and for receiving incoming addressed data from other devices. The control system further comprises a logic system, which may receive a signal from an object sensor and provide a control signal or output adapted to control activation of a motorized roller assembly, based on an input signal from the object sensor or the communications port. The logic system may provide for single step operation whereby system troubleshooting may be facilitated, and in addition may provide situation aware and output value source selection functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Wielebski, John Caspers, Gregory Majcher, Steven Blech
  • Publication number: 20040219554
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel target for use in pharmaceutical assays and, more particularly, to an isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding the human DNA binding protein DUE-B, antibodies or antibody derivatives that react with DUE-B, the preparation of cloned and purified DUE-B from bacterial and eukaryotic cells, and the preparation of modified forms of DUE-B fused or not to other polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Leffak, John Casper
  • Patent number: 6651110
    Abstract: A dedicated memory object for networked, programmable electrical components is designed to be embedded in the components to receive system and component-specific data. The memory object is preferably resident and includes dedicated blocks for system designation data, component designation data, component location data, and data descriptive of the function of the component. The object may also include dedicated blocks for input and output configuration where interface circuitry is provided in the component. The memory object may be initially programmed via a network and subsequently reprogrammed as the system is modified or designations change. The object may be polled to reconstruct system representations and for monitoring and control operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Caspers, Kevin Retlich
  • Patent number: 5685570
    Abstract: A stamp (1) is disclosed which has a luminescent coating (9, 11) which over the area of the coating is such that there are a plurality of coated spaced regions interspersed with non-coated regions. The coating may be applied as a grid or cross hatching or other suitable arrangement. The coating is applied over an area which is of sufficient size relative to the thickness and density of the coating to permit the coating to be detected by a postage stamp luminescence detection device. The non-coated regions over which the coating extends being of sufficient area to permit penetration and drying of a stamp cancelling ink. A method of producing such stamp is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignees: Sprintpak Pty Ltd, Printset Cambec Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert Gray, John Caspers, Ross McDougall
  • Patent number: 5021147
    Abstract: A system for adding and withdrawing solids to a high pressure reactor wherein there is provided improved control of flow and concentrations of a slurry of solids in a transport oil for introducing and withdrawing solids from the reactor. In addition, there is provided for improved heating and cooling of the solids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: Abb Lummus Crest, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger P. Van Driesen, William R. Adams, Mario Baldasarri, John Caspers, Harold Trimble