Patents by Inventor John T. McKinley
John T. McKinley 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: 11969371Abstract: An intragastric device includes an elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end and an anchor connected to the elongated member. The anchor includes a stem, a first arch and a second arch, and a curvilinear element. The stem includes a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the stem is attached to the proximal end of the elongated member. Each arch has first and second ends and a proximal peak therebetween. The first end of each arch is attached to the proximal end of the stem, and the second end of each arch extends radially away from the stem. The curvilinear element connects the second end of the first arch to the second end of the second arch.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Endosphere, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth F. Binmoeller, James T. McKinley, Fiona M. Sander, John P. Lunsford, Hoang G. M. Phan, Christopher Thorne
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Patent number: 7952178Abstract: According to various illustrative embodiments of the present invention, a device for an integrated circuit includes a monolithic frame having a plurality of alignment features disposed thereon, the monolithic frame having a mounting surface disposed thereon for the integrated circuit, the monolithic frame also having a thermal interface area disposed thereon for the integrated circuit. The device also includes an electrical interface capable of providing an electrical connection for the integrated circuit, the plurality of alignment features being substantially independent of the electrical interface, and an adhesive layer disposed between the monolithic frame and the electrical interface.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Paul L. Rancuret, John T. McKinley
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Publication number: 20110057303Abstract: According to various illustrative embodiments of the present invention, a device for an integrated circuit includes a monolithic frame having a plurality of alignment features disposed thereon, the monolithic frame having a mounting surface disposed thereon for the integrated circuit, the monolithic frame also having a thermal interface area disposed thereon for the integrated circuit. The device also includes an electrical interface capable of providing an electrical connection for the integrated circuit, the plurality of alignment features being substantially independent of the electrical interface, and an adhesive layer disposed between the monolithic frame and the electrical interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORTEDInventors: Paul L. Rancuret, John T. McKinley
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Patent number: 7847381Abstract: According to various illustrative embodiments of the present invention, a device for an integrated circuit includes a monolithic frame having a plurality of alignment features disposed thereon, the monolithic frame having a mounting surface disposed thereon for the integrated circuit, the monolithic frame also having a thermal interface area disposed thereon for the integrated circuit. The device also includes an electrical interface capable of providing an electrical connection for the integrated circuit, the plurality of alignment features being substantially independent of the electrical interface, and an adhesive layer disposed between the monolithic frame and the electrical interface.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Paul L. Rancuret, John T. McKinley
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Publication number: 20100019366Abstract: According to various illustrative embodiments of the present invention, a device for an integrated circuit includes a monolithic frame having a plurality of alignment features disposed thereon, the monolithic frame having a mounting surface disposed thereon for the integrated circuit, the monolithic frame also having a thermal interface area disposed thereon for the integrated circuit. The device also includes an electrical interface capable of providing an electrical connection for the integrated circuit, the plurality of alignment features being substantially independent of the electrical interface, and an adhesive layer disposed between the monolithic frame and the electrical interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Paul L. Rancuret, John T. McKinley
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Patent number: 7612440Abstract: According to various illustrative embodiments of the present invention, a device for an integrated circuit includes a monolithic frame having a plurality of alignment features disposed thereon, the monolithic frame having a mounting surface disposed thereon for the integrated circuit, the monolithic frame also having a thermal interface area disposed thereon for the integrated circuit. The device also includes an electrical interface capable of providing an electrical connection for the integrated circuit, the plurality of alignment features being substantially independent of the electrical interface, and an adhesive layer disposed between the monolithic frame and the electrical interface.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2006Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Paul L. Rancuret, John T McKinley
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Patent number: 7077526Abstract: A method and mechanism for cooling a display device, having an extremely bright light focused on its surface and is mounted inside a closed chassis, by conducting heat from the device directly to the chassis walls, where the heat is then transferred to the lower temperature air of the ambient surroundings. The mechanism uses an adjustable mechanical linkage to close the gap and make a good thermal contact between the projection device package or heat sink stud and the chassis wall. This approach reduces the requirements for large heat sinks and noisy cooling fans found in many conventional projection systems.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2002Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Scott P. Overmann, John T. McKinley, Clarence A. Martin, Jacky D. Grimmett, John P. O'Connor
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Patent number: 7066608Abstract: A lamp assembly having a reflector (102) holding a lamp element, or burner (104). The reflector (102) typically is an ellipse, with the burner arc positioned at one foci of the ellipse. A reflector extension (108) is designed to mate to the reflector (102). The reflector extension (108) has a first open end toward the reflector (102). The first open end typically is in contact with the reflector (102) to form a seal around the perimeter preventing glass shards from escaping between the reflector (102) and reflector extension (108). Preferably, the reflector extension (108) contacts the reflector (102) around the perimeter of the reflector (102). The second end of the reflector extension (108) also is open to allow the light from the arc to exit the reflector extension (108). A transparent plate (110) placed across this second open end prevents glass from leaving the reflector extension (108).Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Michael T. Davis, Chris A. Triska, John T. McKinley
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Patent number: 6840633Abstract: A lamp assembly having a reflector holding a lamp element, or burner. A reflector extension is designed to mate to the reflector. The reflector extension has a first open end toward the reflector. The first open end typically is in contact with the reflector to form a seal around the perimeter preventing glass shards from escaping between the reflector and reflector extension. The second end of the reflector extension also is open to allow the light from the arc to exit the reflector extension. A transparent plate placed across this second open end prevents glass from leaving the reflector extension. The transparent plate typically is glass, and may have an antireflective coating applied to the plate to limit the light reflected by the plate. Ventilation ports in the reflector extension allow cooling airflow into the cavity around the burner.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2001Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Michael T. Davis, Chris A. Triska, John T. McKinley
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Patent number: 6712475Abstract: A display system based on a spatial light modulator (SLM). Various embodiments of the invention all involve some sort of articulating element, such that the display system has a stow position that is more compact and different from its operating position. In the operating position, the image formed by the SLM is re-oriented, if necessary, to a position suitable for viewing.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2001Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Michael T. Davis, John T. McKinley
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Publication number: 20030085659Abstract: A method and mechanism for cooling a display device 200, having an extremely bright light focused on its surface and is mounted inside a closed chassis, by conducting heat 220 from the device directly to the chassis walls 212, where the heat is then transferred 222 to the lower temperature air of the ambient surroundings. The mechanism uses an adjustable mechanical linkage 208 to close the gap 214 and make a good thermal contact between the projection device package 200 or heat sink stud 206 and the chassis wall 212. This approach reduces the requirements for large heat sinks and noisy cooling fans found in many conventional projection systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventors: Scott P. Overmann, John T. McKinley, Clarence A. Martin, Jacky D. Grimmett, John P. O'Connor
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Publication number: 20020064046Abstract: A lamp assembly having a reflector (102) holding a lamp element, or burner (104). The reflector (102) typically is an ellipse, with the burner arc positioned at one foci of the ellipse. A reflector extension (108) is designed to mate to the reflector (102). The reflector extension (108) has a first open end toward the reflector (102). The first open end typically is in contact with the reflector (102) to form a seal around the perimeter preventing glass shards from escaping between the reflector (102) and reflector extension (108). Preferably, the reflector extension (108) contacts the reflector (102) around the perimeter of the reflector (102). The second end of the reflector extension (108) also is open to allow the light from the arc to exit the reflector extension (108). A transparent plate (110) placed across this second open end prevents glass from leaving the reflector extension (108).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2001Publication date: May 30, 2002Inventors: Michael T. Davis, Chris A. Triska, John T. McKinley
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Publication number: 20020024637Abstract: A display system based on a spatial light modulator (SLM). Various embodiments of the invention all involve some sort of articulating element, such that the display system has a stow position that is more compact and different from its operating position. In the operating position, the image formed by the SLM is re-oriented, if necessary, to a position suitable for viewing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2001Publication date: February 28, 2002Inventors: Michael T. Davis, John T. McKinley
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Patent number: 5293511Abstract: A package (44) for a semiconductor device (10) includes aceramic base (46, 146) with a mounting surface (50, 150) for supporting the device (10) and a light-transmissive cover (42, 142). A refractory seal ring (70) is fused to the base (46, 146) and to conductive paths (22) thereon. The upper surface (72) of the seal ring (70) is rendered optically flat with a selected angular relationship to the mounting surface (50). The upper and lower faces (76 & 78) of the cover (42, 142) are rendered optically flat with a selected angular relationship to each other, so that with an outer portion of the lower face (78) resting on the upper surface (72) of the seal ring (70), the faces (76, 78) have a selected angular relationship with the mounting surface (50, 150). The package (44) is expedient where the device (10) includes DMD's (30) having deflectable, light-reflective beams (32).Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1993Date of Patent: March 8, 1994Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Frank Poradish, John T. McKinley
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Patent number: 4373927Abstract: A two-speed transmission having an input shaft and an output shaft. A slow speed input pulley and a high speed input pulley are provided on the input shaft. An overrunning clutch and a selectively engageable clutch are provided on the output shaft, each of which has a pulley provided thereon. A pair of timing belts, each of which has teeth on both sides thereof, pass around the pulleys provided on the input shaft and the pulleys provided on the output shaft causing the output shaft to rotate at an opposite direction from the input shaft. By selectively engaging and disengaging the selectively engageable clutch, the output shaft can be rotated at two distinct speeds and at the high speed, it overruns the drive mechanism for the slow speed stage as a result of the use of the overrunning clutch.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1980Date of Patent: February 15, 1983Assignee: Foundry & Steel, Inc.Inventor: John T. McKinley