Patents by Inventor John R. Clark
John R. Clark 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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Patent number: 9266722Abstract: Disclosed herein are MEMS resonator device designs and fabrication techniques that provide protection against electrostatic charge imbalances. In one aspect, a MEMS resonator device includes a substrate, an electrode including a first microstructure supported by the substrate, a resonant element including a second microstructure spaced from the first microstructure by a gap for resonant displacement of the second microstructure within the gap during operation, and a disabled shunt coupled to the electrode or the resonant element. The disabled shunt is disabled to enable the resonant displacement but otherwise configured to protect against damage from an electrostatic charge imbalance before the operation of the MEMS resonator device.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Micrel, IncorporatedInventors: Barry D. Wissman, Andrew R. Brown, John R. Clark
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Patent number: 9241067Abstract: A system and method are presented for self-service callback modification. A user may request a callback. A unique confirmation identifier may be issued which may be used by the system to look up the callback record. A user may modify their callback request at any time during the callback process to receive their callback at a requested point in time, change the address to which the callback is addressed, alter the media through which the callback is placed, etc. Modification may occur in real time. Confirmation may be sent to the user after modification.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: INTERACTIVE INTELLIGENCE GROUP, INC.Inventor: John R. Clark
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Publication number: 20140198905Abstract: A system and method are presented for self-service callback modification. A user may request a callback. A unique confirmation identifier may be issued which may be used by the system to look up the callback record. A user may modify their callback request at any time during the callback process to receive their callback at a requested point in time, change the address to which the callback is addressed, alter the media through which the callback is placed, etc. Modification may occur in real time. Confirmation may be sent to the user after modification.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: INTERACTIVE INTELLIGENCE, INC.Inventor: John R. Clark
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Publication number: 20140113396Abstract: Disclosed herein are MEMS resonator device designs and fabrication techniques that provide protection against electrostatic charge imbalances. In one aspect, a MEMS resonator device includes a substrate, an electrode including a first microstructure supported by the substrate, a resonant element including a second microstructure spaced from the first microstructure by a gap for resonant displacement of the second microstructure within the gap during operation, and a disabled shunt coupled to the electrode or the resonant element. The disabled shunt is disabled to enable the resonant displacement but otherwise configured to protect against damage from an electrostatic charge imbalance before the operation of the MEMS resonator device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Micrel, IncorporatedInventors: Barry D. Wissman, Andrew R. Brown, John R. Clark
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Patent number: 8633552Abstract: Disclosed herein are MEMS resonator device designs and fabrication techniques that provide protection against electrostatic charge imbalances. In one aspect, a MEMS resonator device includes a substrate, an electrode including a first microstructure supported by the substrate, a resonant element including a second microstructure spaced from the first microstructure by a gap for resonant displacement of the second microstructure within the gap during operation, and a disabled shunt coupled to the electrode or the resonant element. The disabled shunt is disabled to enable the resonant displacement but otherwise configured to protect against damage from an electrostatic charge imbalance before the operation of the MEMS resonator device.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2008Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Micrel, IncorporatedInventors: Barry D. Wissman, Andrew R. Brown, John R. Clark
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Publication number: 20130047306Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Raspberry plant named ‘Pacific Majesty’ as described and shown herein. ‘Pacific Majesty’ provides typically larger fruit, better firmness and typically higher yields than ‘Rafzaqu’, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,512 and ‘Marcela’ U.S. Plant Pat. No. 17,819. ‘Pacific Majesty’ provides fruit with a lighter red color than ‘Pacific Royale’ U.S. Plant Pat. No. 21,536. Distinct characteristics of ‘Pacific Majesty’ include the combination of very large, conic fruit, bright color and high yield.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: PACIFIC BERRY BREEDING, LLCInventors: Pilar Bañados, A. Ellen Thompson, Miguel Alliende, Victor Moller, John R. Clark
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Publication number: 20120297511Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct grapevine cultivar which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Moored (non-patented)×NY 45791 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype). This new grapevine cultivar can be distinguished by its seedless, pink berries of distinct V. labrusca-like flavor, small compact clusters, distinctly lobed leaves, medium vigor, and healthy plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of ArkansasInventors: John R. Clark, James N. Moore
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Publication number: 20110307983Abstract: Description and specification of a new and distinct peach tree cultivar named ‘White Diamond’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Ark. 392 (female, non-patented, unreleased genotype)בWhite River’ (male, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 15,159) is provided, This new peach tree cultivar can be distinguished by its late-season maturity, firm flesh, low-acid flavor, large freestone fruits and resistance to bacterial spot disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of ArkansasInventors: John R. Clark, James N. Moore
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Publication number: 20110302680Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar named ‘APF-45’ which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of Ark. Selection APF-1 (non-patented, unreleased genotype)×APF-12 (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,989) is provided. This new blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its very firm fruit with excellent postharvest handling potential, medium-large size, attractive fruit appearance, very good flavor, excellent plant health, and cane erectness.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of ArkansasInventor: John R. Clark
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Patent number: 7789251Abstract: A shelf structure includes a first and second panel. Each panel has a pair of transversely spaced apart side rails. A plurality of equidistantly spaced slots is formed in an inboard side of each of the side rails and a plurality of slats has opposed ends received within corresponding slots. The first and second panels are hingedly connected to one another at respective uppermost ends so that an “A” shape is formed when their respective lower ends are laterally spaced apart from one another. Each slat forming a part of the first panel has a transversely disposed, corresponding slat in the second panel at the same height so that removal of a pair of corresponding slats creates a pair of level openings. A shelf is slidingly inserted into each pair of openings. A chain interconnects the first panel and second panel near their lower ends to maintain the A shape.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2008Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Inventor: John R Clark
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Patent number: 6856217Abstract: A micromechanical resonator device and a micromechanical device utilizing same are disclosed based upon a radially or laterally vibrating disk structure and capable of vibrating at frequencies well past the GHz range. The center of the disk is a nodal point, so when the disk resonator is supported at its center, anchor dissipation to the substrate is minimized, allowing this design to retain high-Q at high frequency. In addition, this design retains high stiffness at high frequencies and so maximizes dynamic range. Furthermore, the sidewall surface area of this disk resonator is often larger than that attainable in previous flexural-mode resonator designs, allowing this disk design to achieve a smaller series motional resistance than its counterparts when using capacitive (or electrostatic) transduction at a given frequency. Capacitive detection is not required in this design, and piezoelectric, magnetostrictive, etc. detection are also possible.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: John R. Clark, Clark T.-C. Nguyen
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Patent number: 6846691Abstract: A method and resulting formed device are disclosed wherein the method combines polysilicon surface-micromachining with metal electroplating technology to achieve a capacitively-driven, lateral micromechanical resonator with submicron electrode-to-resonator capacitor gaps. Briefly, surface-micromachining is used to achieve the structural material for a resonator, while conformal metal-plating is used to implement capacitive transducer electrodes. This technology makes possible a variety of new resonator configurations, including disk resonators and lateral clamped-clamped and free-free flexural resonators, all with significant frequency and Q advantages over vertical resonators. In addition, this technology introduces metal electrodes, which greatly reduces the series resistance in electrode interconnects, thus, minimizing Q-loading effects while increasing the power handling ability of micromechanical resonators.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2003Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Wan-Thai Hsu, John R. Clark, Clark T. C. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20040150057Abstract: A method and resulting formed device are disclosed wherein the method combines polysilicon surface-micromachining with metal electroplating technology to achieve a capacitively-driven, lateral micromechanical resonator with submicron electrode-to-resonator capacitor gaps. Briefly, surface-micromachining is used to achieve the structural material for a resonator, while conformal metal-plating is used to implement capacitive transducer electrodes. This technology makes possible a variety of new resonator configurations, including disk resonators and lateral clamped-clamped and free-free flexural resonators, all with significant frequency and Q advantages over vertical resonators. In addition, this technology introduces metal electrodes, which greatly reduces the series resistance in electrode interconnects, thus, minimizing Q-loading effects while increasing the power handling ability of micromechanical resonators.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Applicant: The Regents of The University Of MichiganInventors: Wan-Thai Hsu, John R. Clark, Clark T.C. Nguyen
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Patent number: 6628177Abstract: A micromechanical resonator device and a micromechanical device utilizing same are disclosed based upon a radially or laterally vibrating disk structure and capable of vibrating at frequencies well past the GHz range. The center of the disk is a nodal point, so when the disk resonator is supported at its center, anchor dissipation to the substrate is minimized, allowing this design to retain high-Q at high frequency. In addition, this design retains high stiffness at high frequencies and so maximizes dynamic range. Furthermore, the sidewall surface area of this disk resonator is often larger than that attainable in previous flexural-mode resonator designs, allowing this disk design to achieve a smaller series motional resistance than its counterparts when using capacitive (or electrostatic) transduction at a given frequency. Capacitive detection is not required in this design, and piezoelectric, magnetostrictive, etc. detection are also possible.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2001Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: John R. Clark, Clark T.-C. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20020166156Abstract: A flexible and stretchable glove made of elastomeric material, the glove having palm, back, and sleeve elements with thumb and finger portions. A plurality of corrugations at high flex points substantially parallel to the direction of the axis of flexure reduce the stress on the hand induced by tension in the elastomeric material when stretched by the bending motions of the hand, thumb and fingers. This allows the hand to assume its natural curvature and partially compensate for flexing during use. The glove is preferably resistant and impermeable to chemical and biological products. The glove provides protection for the hands and may form part of a chemical and biological protective ensemble worn by armed forces personnel when working in hazardous chemical and biological environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2001Publication date: November 14, 2002Inventors: John R. Clark, Julie F. Tremblay-Lutter, Michel E. Boffin, Sylvia J. Weihrer
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Publication number: 20020105393Abstract: A micromechanical resonator device and a micromechanical device utilizing same are disclosed based upon a radially or laterally vibrating disk structure and capable of vibrating at frequencies well past the GHz range. The center of the disk is a nodal point, so when the disk resonator is supported at its center, anchor dissipation to the substrate is minimized, allowing this design to retain high-Q at high frequency. In addition, this design retains high stiffness at high frequencies and so maximizes dynamic range. Furthermore, the sidewall surface area of this disk resonator is often larger than that attainable in previous flexural-mode resonator designs, allowing this disk design to achieve a smaller series motional resistance than its counterparts when using capacitive (or electrostatic) transduction at a given frequency. Capacitive detection is not required in this design, and piezoelectric, magnetostrictive, etc. detection are also possible.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2001Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventors: John R. Clark, Clark T.-C. Nguyen
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Patent number: PP23593Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Raspberry plant named ‘Pacific Majesty’ as described and shown herein. ‘Pacific Majesty’ provides typically larger fruit, better firmness and typically higher yields than ‘Rafzaqu’, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,512 and ‘Marcela’ U.S. Plant Pat. No. 17,819. ‘Pacific Majesty’ provides fruit with a lighter red color than ‘Pacifci Royale’ U.S. Plant Pat. No. 21,536. Distinct characteristics of ‘Pacific Majesty’ include the combination of very large, conic fruit, bright color and high yield.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Pacific Berry Breeding, LLCInventors: Pilar Bañados, A. Ellen Thompson, Miguel Alliende, Victor Moller, John R. Clark
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Patent number: PP25152Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct grapevine cultivar which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Moored (non-patented)×NY 45791 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype). This new grapevine cultivar can be distinguished by its seedless, pink berries of distinct V. labrusca-like flavor, small compact clusters, distinctly lobed leaves, medium vigor, and healthy plant.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of ArkansasInventors: John R. Clark, James N. Moore
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Patent number: D732897Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2014Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Inventors: John R. Clark, Vicki L. Clark
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Patent number: PP31192Abstract: Description and specification of a new and distinct nectarine tree cultivar named ‘Effie’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Ark. 720 nectarine (female; non-patented) x Ark. 747 peach (male; non-patented) made in 2004. This new nectarine cultivar can be distinguished by its firm fruit with non-melting white flesh, late ripening season, medium size, attractive appearance, high red skin color, excellent fruit quality, good flavor, and resistance to bacterial spot disease.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2019Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASInventors: Margaret Worthington, John R. Clark