Patents by Inventor John Strom
John Strom 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: 10718499Abstract: A lighting system includes a linear luminaire having a length and a width, where the length is longer than the width. Further, the lighting system includes at least two rigid pendants that are configured to suspension mount the linear luminaire from a mounting surface. Each rigid pendant is coupled to the linear luminaire via a clevis such that a joint between the rigid pendants and the linear luminaire is a clevis swivel joint that allows the linear luminaire to swing along the length to meet a seismic requirement while preventing a tilting of the linear luminaire along the width.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Signify Holding B.V.Inventors: Eric DiFelice, John Strom
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Patent number: 10578283Abstract: A linear light fixture can include a housing that includes at least one wall that forms a cavity. The linear light fixture can also a light board having multiple light sources disposed thereon, where the light sources are arranged in a linear fashion with respect to each other on the light board, where the light board is disposed within the cavity of the housing. The linear light fixture can further include a lens slidably disposed within a receiving feature of the housing. The linear light fixture can also include a first auxiliary optical member disposed within cavity of the housing, where the first auxiliary optical member includes a first body having a first end and a second end, where the first body includes a light diffusion film. The first auxiliary optical member can fill a first gap between the lens and a first side wall of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Gregory Howard Parker, II, Timothy Bingaman, Jason Medric Eubanks, John Strom, John Leon
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Publication number: 20190331322Abstract: A linear light fixture can include a housing that includes at least one wall that forms a cavity. The linear light fixture can also a light board having multiple light sources disposed thereon, where the light sources are arranged in a linear fashion with respect to each other on the light board, where the light board is disposed within the cavity of the housing. The linear light fixture can further include a lens slidably disposed within a receiving feature of the housing. The linear light fixture can also include a first auxiliary optical member disposed within cavity of the housing, where the first auxiliary optical member includes a first body having a first end and a second end, where the first body includes a light diffusion film. The first auxiliary optical member can fill a first gap between the lens and a first side wall of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Gregory Howard Parker, II, Timothy Bingaman, Jason Medric Eubanks, John Strom, John Leon
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Publication number: 20120189189Abstract: A method of optimizing an optical inspection and fabrication process is herein disclosed. Images, preferably color digital images, of an object are obtained and multiple filter space representations of these images are created. Each of the representations and the channels or data that define them are analyzed separately or in combination with one another to determine which representations, combination of representations, channels, combinations of channels, data or combinations of data provide the most optimal data for analysis by optical inspection algorithms. The process may be automated in terms of the creation of image representations and/or single or multivariate analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2010Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: Rudolph Technologies Inc.Inventors: Rodney Bryan Doe, John Strom, Christopher McLaughlin
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Publication number: 20080051637Abstract: A digital otoscope for capturing live and still digital images of body tissue and having associated optical characteristics that improve the quality of visual information gathered for medical inspection of both human and veterinary subjects. The digital otoscope includes a tip element having dimensions that are small enough to fit into a small body cavity, such as an ear canal. The tip element and the otoscope enclose an assembly of optical components yielding optical characteristics that provide a substantially wide field of view and a substantially wide range of optimal focus from which to form visual information within a small and confined body cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: Eric Andreassen, David Fallat, Ervin Goldfain, John Strom, John Delaney, Howard Haines, Corinn Fahrenkrug, Cynthia Kuiper
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Publication number: 20070269103Abstract: A stereoscopic three-dimensional optical metrology system and method accurately measure the location of physical features on a test article in a manner that is fast and robust to surface contour discontinuities. Disclosed embodiments may image a test article from two or more perspectives through a substantially transparent fiducial plate bearing a fiducial marking; camera viewing angles and apparent relative distances between a feature on a test article and one or more fiducials may enable accurate calculation of feature position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: APPLIED PRECISION, LLCInventors: DONALD SNOW, John Strom, Raymond Kraft
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Electrical adapter for medical diagnostic instruments using replaceable LEDs as illumination sources
Publication number: 20070219417Abstract: An LED for use with a medical diagnostic instrument having an adapter disposed between an instrument head and a hand-grippable handle, the LED being removably attachable in relation to the adapter in order to permit selective replacement of the LED, as needed. The LED is situated in order to provide mechanical and electrical interface with at least one of the adapter and the instrument, thereby enabling the adapter and the LED to convert the illumination source of the instrument selectively between an incandescent light source and the LED. The adapter matches a polarity between the LED and a power supply that is specifically intended for powering an incandescent light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: WELCH ALLYN, INC.Inventors: Chris Roberts, Corinn Fahrenkrug, Allan Krauter, Shawn Briggman, Michael Pasik, Peter Davis, John Strom, Charles Stewart, Jon Salvati, Robert Vivenzio -
Publication number: 20070103181Abstract: A system and method of mitigating the effects of component deflections in a probe card analyzer system may implement three-dimensional comparative optical metrology techniques to model deflection characteristics. An exemplary system and method combine non-bussed electrical planarity measurements with fast optical planarity measurements to produce “effectively loaded” planarity measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Applicant: Applied Precision, LLCInventor: JOHN STROM
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Publication number: 20060244438Abstract: By examining scrub mark properties (such as position and size) directly, the performance of a wafer probing process may be evaluated. Scrub mark images are captured, image data measured, and detailed information about the process is extracted through analysis. The information may then be used to troubleshoot, improve, and monitor the probing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2006Publication date: November 2, 2006Applicant: Applied Precision, LLCInventor: John Strom
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Publication number: 20060129031Abstract: A medical diagnostic instrument includes a housing containing at least one battery and a light source, such as a lamp, for illuminating a medical target. A switch includes a movable member that selectively moves at least one of the battery and the lamp into and out of electrical connection with the other. The instrument is preferably fabricated from a diecast or an extrusion process wherein a thin plastic sleeve member having text and/or graphic materials can be shrink fitted onto an extruded handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2006Publication date: June 15, 2006Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: Chris Roberts, Allan Krauter, Michael Pasik, John Strom, Peter Davis
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Publication number: 20050027168Abstract: A tip element for an otoscopic apparatus includes engagement features that permit selective attachment to two different tip attachment mechanisms. The tip element includes both interior and exterior engagement features that provide interchangeability with otoscopes having different tip attachment schemes. The tip element includes an increased distal aperture formed from a decreased slope that enables a larger field of view, permitting the entire tympanic membrane to be viewed at once. External engagement features permit ejection of the tip from the otoscope, as well as stackability of a plurality of tip elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.Inventors: John Strom, Cynthia Kuiper, Chris Roberts, Michael Bausch, Allan Krauter, Eric Andreassen, David Woods
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Patent number: 6774793Abstract: A deactivating element for a magnetic surveillance marker has the form of a wire with substantially-circular cross-section in which alternating body segments are of a magnetizable material having a magnetic remanence of at least 0.2 Tesla and a non-magnetizable material respectively; the non-magnetizable material has a magnetic saturation of not more than 0.05 Tesla.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: MXT Inc.Inventors: Stephan F. Brauer, Thomas Lebeau, John Strom-Olsen
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Patent number: 6621262Abstract: A method for quantitatively determining probe card errors relying on merging data sets from a probe card analysis machine and a scrub mark analysis machine. Minimizing error values related to the data sets provides an indication of probe card/probe machine combination tolerance.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2002Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Applied Precision, LLCInventor: John Strom
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Publication number: 20020171414Abstract: A method for quantitatively determining probe card errors relying on merging data sets from a probe card analysis machine and a scrub mark analysis machine. Minimizing error values related to the data sets provides an indication of probe card/probe machine combination tolerance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2002Publication date: November 21, 2002Applicant: Applied Precision, LLC, a Washington corporationInventor: John Strom
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Patent number: 6414477Abstract: A method for quantitatively determining probe card errors relying on merging data sets from a probe card analysis machine and a scrub mark analysis machine. Minimizing error values related to the data sets provides an indication of probe card/probe machine combination tolerance.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1999Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Applied Precision, Inc.Inventor: John Strom
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Patent number: 6277170Abstract: A power of an alloy of Ni and Mg, La, Be or Li, consisting of crystallites having a grain size lower than 100 nm and a crystalline structure allowing hydrogen absorption. This powder which is preferably obtained by mechanical grinding, may consist of cristallites of Mg2Ni, LaNi5 or of Ni-based alloys of Be or Li having a grain size lower than 100 nm. The powder may also consist of cristallites of formula Mg2−xNi1+x, x ranging from −0.3 to +0.3, which have a grain size lower than 100 nm, and preferably lower than 30 nm. This crystalline powder is particularly useful for storing and transporting hydrogen. Indeed, it has been discovered that such Ni-based nanocrystalline powder requires no or only one single activation treatment at low temperature to absorb hydrogen. It has also been discovered that the kinetic of absorption and diffusion of hydrogen within the powder is much faster. This can be explained by the presence of a large number of grain boundaries.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1999Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Assignees: Hydro-Quebec, McGill UniversityInventors: Robert Schulz, John Strom-Olsen, Leszek Zaluski
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Patent number: 6080381Abstract: Disclosed is a method for inducing desorption of hydrogen for a metal hydride by applying thereto sufficient energy to induce hydrogen desorption by endothermic reaction. The energy that is so-applied is non-thermal and selected from the group consisting of mechanical energy, ultrasonic energy, microwave energy, electric energy, chemical energy and radiation energy.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1999Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Assignees: Hydro Quebec, McGill UniversityInventors: Alicja Zaluska, Leszek Zaluski, John Strom-Olsen, Robert Schulz
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Patent number: 6051046Abstract: A powder of an alloy of Ni and Mg, La, Be or Li, consisting of crystallites having a grain size lower than 100 nm and a crystalline structure allowing hydrogen absorption. This powder which is preferably obtained by mechanical grinding, may consist of cristallites of Mg.sub.2 Ni, LaNi.sub.5 or of Ni-based alloys of Be or Li having a grain size lower than 100 nm. The powder may also consist of cristallites of formula Mg.sub.2-x Ni.sub.1+x, x ranging from -0.3 to +0.3, which have a grain size lower than 100 nm, and preferably lower than 30 nm. This crystalline powder is particularly useful for storing and transporting hydrogen. Indeed, it has been discovered that such Ni-based nanocrystalline powder requires no or only one single activation treatment at low temperature to absorb hydrogen. It has also been discovered that the kinetic of absorption and diffusion of hydrogen within the powder is much faster. This can be explained by the presence of a large number of grain boundaries.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1998Date of Patent: April 18, 2000Assignees: Hydro-Quabac, McGill UniversityInventors: Robert Schulz, John Strom-Olsen, Leszek Zaluski
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Patent number: 5964965Abstract: Disclosed is a very light-weight, Mg and Be-based material which has the ability to reversibly store hydrogen with very good kinetics. This material is of the formula (M.sub.1-x A.sub.x) D.sub.y wherein M is Mg, Be or a combination of them; A is an element selected from the group consisting of Li, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, In, Sn, O, Si, B, C and F; D is a metal selected from the group consisting of Fe, Co, Ni, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ir and Pt (preferably Pd); x is a number ranging from 0 to 0.3; and y is a number ranging from 0 to 0.15. This material is in the form of a powder of particles of the formula M.sub.1-x A.sub.x as defined hereinabove, having an average size ranging from 0.1 to 100 .mu.m, each particle consisting of nanocrystalline grains having an average size of 3 to 100 nm or having a nano-layered structure with a layer spacing of 3 to 100 nm. Some of these particles have clusters of metal D attached thereto, with an average size ranging from 2 to 200 nm.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 1997Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignees: Hydro-Quebec, McGill UniversityInventors: Robert Schulz, John Strom-Olsen, Leszek Zaluski, Alicja Zaluska
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Patent number: D1015423Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: WELCH ALLYN, INC.Inventors: Carlos Andrew Suarez, John Strom, Alan Knieriem, Michael McMahon, Michael Pileski, Timothy Fitch, Catherine M. King, Thomas Myers, Ching Yue Yeung, Tiffany L. Moon, Tiffany Do