Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Patrick

Joseph A. Patrick 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).

  • NON-LINEAR ADAPTIVE SCHEME FOR CANCELLATION OF TRANSMIT OUT OF BAND EMISSIONS
    Publication number: 20120140860
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a non-linear adaptive scheme for transmit out of band emission cancellation is provided. Embodiments disclosed herein provide a method for removing unwanted transmitter emissions from a composite received signal. The method performs the steps of: extracting the I and Q samples from a modulator output; inputting the I and Q samples to a non-linear filter; applying weights to the non-linear filter outputs, combining the non-linear filter outputs to generate a broadband emission estimate; selecting a portion of a transmit emission in a desired portion of a receive band; subtracting an output of the non-linear filter from a composite signal; and feeding back a residual error to the non-linear filter; adapting the non-linear filter iteratively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Roberto Rimini, Mohammad Omer, Joseph Patrick Burke, Peter D. Heidmann
  • Sequential stepped directional control valve
    Publication number: 20120118418
    Abstract: A sequential stepped directional control valve accepts pressurized hydraulic fluid from a pressure port, and directs that pressurized fluid to a first stage port, or to both a first stage port and a second stage port. In the neutral position, the valve blocks the flow of pressurized hydraulic fluid into the valve. In the first stage position, pressurized hydraulic fluid flows into the valve and is directed by the valve to the first stage port, however, the pressurized fluid flow to the second stage port is blocked. In the second stage position, pressurized hydraulic fluid flows into the valve and is directed to both the first and second stage ports. When the valve transitions from the first stage position to the second stage position, the valve does not cycle through a neutral position, and the flow of pressurized hydraulic fluid to the first stage port is uninterrupted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventor: Joseph Patrick Reilly
  • Method and apparatus for protecting external call references
    Patent number: 8176333
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a method, system, and article of manufacture that ensures the integrity of programs having variable portions. One aspect of this invention is a method for protecting software products having variant portions. This method includes identifying a reference to an external target in a software product, creating an identifier for the external target, and adding the identifier to the reference. In some embodiments, the unique identifier is a digital signature and the reference to an external target is a call to an external library.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Edward Aho, Joseph Patrick Reynolds
  • Dual power rail word line driver and dual power rail word line driver array
    Patent number: 8164971
    Abstract: A dual power rail word line driver for driving a word line of a memory array according to a predecode signal from a decoder powered by a first supply voltage is provided. A signal buffering unit is coupled between the word line and a node. A pull-down unit is coupled between the node and a ground. A pull-up unit is coupled between the node and a second supply voltage higher than or equal to the first supply voltage. The signal buffering unit provides a word line signal corresponding to the predecode signal to the memory array via the word line when the pull-down unit is turned on by the predecode signal and a first pulse signal and the pull-up unit is turned off by a second pulse signal. There is no level shifter on a critical timing path of the dual power rail word line driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Mediatek Inc.
    Inventors: Chia-Wei Wang, Joseph Patrick Geisler, Paul William Hollis, Matthew B Rutledge
  • Methods, systems, and computer program products for transmitting streaming media to a mobile terminal using the bandwidth associated with a wireless network
    Patent number: 8135334
    Abstract: A communication network is operated by obtaining a subscription at a wireless network from at least one device for a rebroadcast of streaming media and rebroadcasting the streaming media to the at least one device using the wireless network responsive to obtaining the subscription.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP
    Inventors: Joseph Patrick Dennisson, Timothy Hope, Ron Perrella, Ryan Lee Schaub, John Blake Slemmer
  • Sequential stepped directional control valve
    Patent number: 8104511
    Abstract: A sequential stepped directional control valve accepts pressurized hydraulic fluid from a pressure port, and directs that pressurized fluid to a first stage port, or to both a first stage port and a second stage port. In the neutral position, the valve blocks the flow of pressurized hydraulic fluid into the valve. In the first stage position, pressurized hydraulic fluid flows into the valve and is directed by the valve to the first stage port, however, the fluid flow to the second stage port is blocked. In the second stage position, pressurized hydraulic fluid flows into the valve and is directed to both the first and second stage ports. When the valve transitions from the first stage position to the second stage position, the valve does not cycle through a neutral position, and the flow of pressurized hydraulic fluid to the first stage port is uninterrupted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Parker Hannifin Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph Patrick Reilly
  • Molecular enhancement of extracellular matrix and methods of use
    Patent number: 8080260
    Abstract: A composition comprising a human- or animal-derived extracellular matrix and a macromolecular network which is prepared ex vivo is provided that is useful in the repair of a tissue injury, particularly in repair of tears or gaps between a tendon and a bone, such as in a rotator cuff tear. In an embodiment, the composition comprises a human- or animal-derived extracellular matrix having impregnated therein a macromolecular network of hyaluronan macromolecules that have been cross-linked via dihydroxyphenyl linkages, so that the cross-linked network is interlocked within the extracellular matrix. The resulting HA-incorporated extracellular matrix can be supplied in the form of a patch to reinforce a tissue repair or cover a tissue defect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Kathleen Anne Derwin, Joseph Patrick Iannotti, LiKang Chin, Anthony Calabro
  • ASSEMBLY, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR CONTROLLING DISPOSITION OF ENTERPRISE DATA AT A WIRELESS DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110302215
    Abstract: An apparatus, and an associated method, facilitates enterprise control of enterprise data at a personal-liable wireless device. A network-generated command, generated by a network command generator is sent to the wireless device. The command is detected at the wireless device, and the contents of the detected command are ascertained. The affected data is accessed, and disposition is made of the affected, enterprise data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Holleran, Robert Bowerman, Andrew Douglas Bocking, Peter Lawrence Mitchelmore, Santiago Carbonell Duque, Carl L. Cherry, Jonathan Raymond Cardy, Joseph Patrick Thomas Goguen, Ronald Scotte Zinn, Catherine Michelle Coode
  • Sensing apparatus for use with exercise bicycles
    Patent number: 8062183
    Abstract: A sensing apparatus for use in combination with a stationary bicycle comprises a housing that supports a source of emitted radiation and a detector of radiation of the same wavelength as that emitted by the source, fixing means for fixing the housing to an exercise device such that radiation is emitted towards a region of space that can be occupied by a part of a body of a user of the exercise device and selectively transmitted on to the detector depending on whether a part of a user's body is located within the space, a processor which measures at least one property of the radiation from the source that is passed to the detector and from the measured property produces an output signal indicative of the proximity of the user relative to the device within that space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Trixter Europe Limited
    Inventor: Michael Joseph Patrick Rice
  • BABY COUPLER
    Publication number: 20110278904
    Abstract: A baby coupler apparatus for securing a child into a high chair is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a central cushion section; a first waist strap coupled to a first end of the central cushion section; a second waist strap coupled to a second end of the central cushion section distal to the first end; a central strap coupled to the central cushion section between the first end of the central cushion section and the second end of the central cushion section; at least one fastening device that couples the first waist strap, the central strap, and the second waist strap; and at least one high-chair fastening device coupled to a back side of the central cushion section and configured to secure the central cushion section to a structure of a high-chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Katherine Hester Kendrick, Joseph Patrick Kendrick
  • Compact antennas for ultra wide band applications
    Patent number: 8059054
    Abstract: Compact antennas for ultra wide band applications are disclosed. The compact antenna may be an elliptic dipole antenna with a poise and counterpoise both having an elliptical shape. A substrate may be used to support the poise and counterpoise with the substrate having a closed three-dimensional shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: QUALCOMM, Incorporated
    Inventors: Alireza Hormoz Mohammadian, Joseph Patrick Burke, Samir S Soliman
  • ULTRASOUND MONITORING SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20110251489
    Abstract: Ultrasound monitoring systems and components used in ultrasound monitoring systems, such as Transcranial Dopper (TCD) systems, are disclosed. Components include framework systems for mounting, locating and maintaining one or more ultrasound probes in contact with an anatomical surface, adjustable probe mounting systems, and probe interface components providing an acoustically transmissive interface between a probe mounting system and the emissive face of the ultrasound probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: PHYSIOSONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jimin ZHANG, Randy SERROELS, Ingrid LIN, Robert Bruce HUBLER, Joseph Patrick SULLIVAN, Paul C. LEONARD, Joel ARAGON, Luke FRYER, Harold A. BROWN, Clare LONG, Nathan J. DALE
  • PINCH SENSOR WITH DOOR SEAL
    Publication number: 20110232391
    Abstract: A sensor apparatus may include an attachment member operatively attached to a closure member of an associated vehicle, a sensor housing substantially enclosing an associated pinching sensor, a neck portion connecting the sensor housing to the attachment member, and a seal extending from the neck portion and contacting a body portion of the associated vehicle when the closure member is in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Joseph Patrick Ruby, III, Yoshitomo Ihashi
  • Method of and apparatus for reducing power consumption within an integrated circuit
    Patent number: 8024591
    Abstract: An integrated circuit comprising a plurality of processing cores, characterised by comprising electrically controllable switches for controlling the supply of power to one or more of the processing cores, a memory for saving state data from at least one of the processing cores and a controller adapted to control the supply of power to one or more of the processing cores such that processing cores can be de-powered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: MediaTek Inc.
    Inventors: Lars Soendergaard Bertelsen, Michael Allen, Joern Soerensen, James Dennis Dodrill, Joseph Patrick Geisler
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SOLAR-BASED WATER DISINFECTION
    Publication number: 20110215054
    Abstract: A highly portable solar UV disinfection and water storage container with a uniquely traceable security seal that passively indicates by means of a permanent photochromic color change the efficacy of the UV disinfection process performed upon the drinking water within the sealed container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Lantis, Joseph Patrick Phelan, Anna Phelan
  • Discrete time multi-rate analog filter
    Patent number: 7994850
    Abstract: A discrete time analog filter suitable for use in a receiver and other electronics devices is described herein. In one exemplary design, an apparatus may include a transconductance amplifier, a sampler, and a discrete time analog filter. The transconductance amplifier may amplify a voltage input signal and provide an analog signal. The sampler may sample the analog signal and provide analog samples at a sampling rate. The discrete time analog filter may filter the analog samples and provide filtered analog samples either at the sampling rate for a non-decimating filter or at an output rate that is lower than the sampling rate for a decimating filter. The discrete time analog filter may also filter the analog samples with either equal weights for a rectangular filter or at least two different weights for a weighted filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: QUALCOMM, Incorporated
    Inventor: Joseph Patrick Burke
  • METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR TRANSMITTING STREAMING MEDIA TO A MOBILE TERMINAL USING THE BANDWIDTH ASSOCIATED WITH A WIRELESS NETWORK
    Publication number: 20110177776
    Abstract: A communication network is operated by obtaining a subscription at a wireless network from at least one device for a rebroadcast of streaming media and rebroadcasting the streaming media to the at least one device using the wireless network responsive to obtaining the subscription.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Joseph Patrick Dennisson, Timothy Hope, Ron Perrella, Ryan Lee Schaub, John Blake Slemmer
  • System and method for supporting data driving a software process using objects of arbitrary data types
    Patent number: 7971185
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for supporting data driving a software process. The method comprises receiving, from a user, input of a class of an object of a non-primitive data type; and providing to the user a description of the collection of attributes necessary to construct an instance of the object, based only on the class of the object. The step of receiving the class of the object is free of receiving a pre-existing instance of the data type. In further related embodiments, the method further comprises receiving, in a single user step, user input of defining attribute data necessary to create the instance of the object and set it into a desired state; and creating and initializing the instance of the object using the defining attribute data; wherein the defining attribute data does not include a pre-existing instance of the data type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Patrick Toomey, Sung-Jun Pak, William Arthur Goddin, Jr.
  • Storage device
    Patent number: D653026
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventor: Joseph Patrick Kelly
  • Smokeless tobacco can
    Patent number: D664840
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventors: William Michael Jones, Joseph Patrick Hettinger