Patents by Inventor Keith A. Jones

Keith A. Jones 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: 11933843
    Abstract: An Automated Dynamic low voltage monitoring (LVM) based Low-Power (ADLLP) debug capability for a system-on-chip (SoC) as well as the open/closed-chassis platform for faster TTM (Time to Market) of the final platform or system. ADLLP Debug is achieved by detection of the probe connection between a target system (e.g., SoC) and debug host system. A user can dynamically override the power, clocks and LVM for intellectual property (IP) blocks not part of the debug trace by instructing a Power Management Controller (PMC) via the Inter Processor Communication (IPC) mailbox (or any other suitable mailbox driver) to set the registers in a Target Firmware (TFW) based on the probe and debug use-case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Keith A. Jones, Wai Mun Ng, Thomas A. Lyda, Subinlal Pk, Sankaran Menon, Vui Yong Liew, Kristan K. Wiseley
  • Patent number: 11313467
    Abstract: A seal assembly includes a tensionable annular member and a gap seal annular member that are axially juxtaposed and configured to be carried by one of a pair of coaxially movable components for sealingly engaging another one of the pair of components. The tensionable annular member includes first and second radial surfaces, an inner surface, and an outer contact surface. Rounded bottom grooves are formed across the first radial surface from the outer contact surface to the inner surface. In another embodiment, notches are formed across the inner surface from the first radial surface to the second radial surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Hartford, Keith A. Jones
  • Publication number: 20220018901
    Abstract: An Automated Dynamic low voltage monitoring (LVM) based Low-Power (ADLLP) debug capability for a system-on-chip (SoC) as well as the open/closed-chassis platform for faster TTM (Time to Market) of the final platform or system. ADLLP Debug is achieved by detection of the probe connection between a target system (e.g., SoC) and debug host system. A user can dynamically override the power, clocks and LVM for intellectual property (IP) blocks not part of the debug trace by instructing a Power Management Controller (PMC) via the Inter Processor Communication (IPC) mailbox (or any other suitable mailbox driver) to set the registers in a Target Firmware (TFW) based on the probe and debug use-case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Keith A. Jones, Wai Mun Ng, Thomas A. Lyda, Subinlal Pk, Sankaran Menon, Vui Yong Liew, Kristan K. Wiseley
  • Patent number: 11199586
    Abstract: A Joint Test Access Group (JTAG) device can include a Joint Test Access Group (JTAG) port, transport layer circuitry to provide a communication to and from a debug device, and packet interpreter circuitry communicatively coupled between the JTAG port and the transport layer circuitry, the packet interpreter circuitry to translate data in a packet from the debug device into a sequence of bits to be provided to the JTAG port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Enrico D. Carrieri, John W. Kitterman, Keith A. Jones
  • Publication number: 20190033375
    Abstract: A Joint Test Access Group (JTAG) device can include a Joint Test Access Group (JTAG) port, transport layer circuitry to provide a communication to and from a debug device, and packet interpreter circuitry communicatively coupled between the JTAG port and the transport layer circuitry, the packet interpreter circuitry to translate data in a packet from the debug device into a sequence of bits to be provided to the JTAG port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Enrico D. Carrieri, John W. Kitterman, Keith A. Jones
  • Patent number: 9959222
    Abstract: A first state of an interconnect protocol is entered. A particular signal is sent according to the protocol to a device over a link. During the first state, it is detected that a response to the particular signal is received in the first state. It is determined that the device supports a configuration mode outside the protocol based on the received response. The configuration mode is entered based on the response. One or more in-band configuration messages are sent within the configuration mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Huimin Chen, Keith A. Jones, John L. Baudrexl, Ronald W. Swartz, Vui Yong Liew
  • Publication number: 20160092381
    Abstract: A first state of an interconnect protocol is entered. A particular signal is sent according to the protocol to a device over a link. During the first state, it is detected that a response to the particular signal is received in the first state. It is determined that the device supports a configuration mode outside the protocol based on the received response. The configuration mode is entered based on the response. One or more in-band configuration messages are sent within the configuration mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Huimin Chen, Keith A. Jones, John L. Baudrexl, Ronald W. Swartz, Vui Yong Liew
  • Patent number: 9015542
    Abstract: Apparatus and techniques for performing JTAG testing on production devices and systems through industry standard interfaces. The devices employ processors configured to receive packetized test input data from a tester over a standard communication interface such as a USB or Ethernet port and perform associated testing operations defined by the test input data, such as JTAG-compliant testing. This is facilitated, in part, via use of a bridge and one or more DFx handlers, with the bridge operating as an interface between the DFx handlers and a bus and/or interconnect over which test input and result data is transferred via the standard communication interface. The techniques enable testing such as JTAG testing to be performed on fully-assembled devices and systems without requiring the use of dedicated test or debug ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Keith A. Jones, Daniel R. Pfunder, John H. Zurawski
  • Publication number: 20130124934
    Abstract: Apparatus and techniques for performing JTAG testing on production devices and systems through industry standard interfaces. The devices employ processors configured to receive packetized test input data from a tester over a standard communication interface such as a USB or Ethernet port and perform associated testing operations defined by the test input data, such as JTAG-compliant testing. This is facilitated, in part, via use of a bridge and one or more DFx handlers, with the bridge operating as an interface between the DFx handlers and a bus and/or interconnect over which test input and result data is transferred via the standard communication interface. The techniques enable testing such as JTAG testing to be performed on fully-assembled devices and systems without requiring the use of dedicated test or debug ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventors: Keith A. Jones, Daniel R. Pfunder, John H. Zurawski
  • Publication number: 20040190883
    Abstract: A fragrance diffuser system includes a fragrance cartridge and a plug-in module. The fragrance cartridge carrying a particular fragrance, the particular fragrance having an optimum diffusion temperature associated therewith. The fragrance cartridge further includes a fragrance heater configured for heating the particular fragrance at the optimum diffusion temperature. A portion of the fragrance cartridge defines a first key member. The plug-in module includes a cartridge receiver therein and has at least a first plug electrode and a second plug electrode associated therewith. The cartridge receiver is configured for receiving the fragrance cartridge therein, and the first plug electrode and the second plug electrode are configured for providing an optimum electrical power supply to the fragrance heater. The optimum electrical power supply is based upon an amount of power needed by the fragrance heater to heat the particular fragrance to the optimum diffusion temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: David W. Kompara, Aaron L. Hooks, Keith A. Jones
  • Patent number: 5939357
    Abstract: This invention provides a novel fungicide composition which has a bicarbonate-containing inorganic salt ingredient which enhances the efficacy of a fungicide ingredient for the treatment of cultivated crops. An invention fungicide composition also contains a surfactant ingredient, and a water-soluble organic compound which functions as a compatibility enhancing ingredient in aqueous formulations, and the ingredients improve the spreadability and adhesiveness of the composition when applied to foliage. An invention fungicide composition also contains a fertilizer-effective ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Jones, Anthony E. Winston, M. Stephen Lajoie, Amy L. Joseph
  • Patent number: 5910323
    Abstract: This invention provides a novel aqueous pesticide formulation having a fungicidal bicarbonate-containing inorganic salt ingredient which enhances the efficacy of an insecticidal ingredient for treatment of cultivated crops. An invention pesticide formulation also contains a water-soluble organic compound which functions as a compatibility enhancing ingredient in the aqueous pesticide formulation, and improves the spreadability and adhesiveness of the composition ingredients when applied to foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: M. Stephen Lajoie, Amy L. Joseph, Keith A. Jones, Anthony E. Winston
  • Patent number: 5739172
    Abstract: This invention provides a novel pesticide composition having a bicarbonate-containing inorganic salt ingredient which exhibits fungicidal activity, and which enhances the efficacy of a C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 fatty acid insecticidal ingredient for the treatment of agricultural and horticultural plants. An invention pesticide composition also can contain a water-soluble organic compound which functions as a compatibility enhancing agent for the active ingredients, and improves the spreadability and adhesiveness of the composition ingredients when applied to foliage as an aqueous pesticide formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Keith A. Jones
  • Patent number: 5714447
    Abstract: A deodorant soap or detergent composition comprising a surfactant, e.g., a soap or synthetic detergent, and either 1) minor but effective amounts in uncomplexed form of a water-insoluble zinc compound, e.g., zinc oxide, and a water-soluble zinc-complexing polyamine which is a polyalkyleneamine or a basic aminoacid polymer; or 2) a water-soluble complex of said water-insoluble zinc compound and said water-soluble zinc-complexing polyamine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Jones, Todd W. Domke, Janet Gardella
  • Patent number: 5573699
    Abstract: The disclosure describes deodorant soap or detergent compositions comprising a surfactant, e.g., a soap or synthetic detergent, and as a deodorizing component, a minor amount of a sodium zinc carbonate hydrate complex salt. The latter salt may be prepared by reacting zinc oxide and sodium bicarbonate in the presence of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Jones, Janet G. Gardella, Todd W. Domke
  • Patent number: 5512071
    Abstract: A blast media for stripping contaminants from a solid surface comprises water soluble abrasive particles and a surfactant which reduces the amount of water soluble residues of blast media remaining on the targeted surface and which enables any residues which remain to be readily removed by fresh water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Benny S. Yam, Amy L. Joseph, Anthony E. Winston, Keith A. Jones
  • Patent number: 5468715
    Abstract: This invention provides a novel fungicide composition which has bicarbonate-containing inorganic salt ingredients which enhance the efficacy of a fungicide ingredient for the treatment of cultivated crops. The fungicide composition contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer elements, and the inorganic salt ingredients contain at least two different alkali metal or ammonium cations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Amy L. Joseph, Keith A. Jones, Anthony E. Winston, M. Stephen Lajoie
  • Patent number: 5464457
    Abstract: This invention provides a process for fumigating a plot of ground soil which involves dispersing a particulate ammonium carboxylate such as ammonium bicarbonate on or below the ground surface, followed by covering of the treated ground area with a tarpaulin to seal the ground surface from contact with the atmosphere. The tarpaulin covering is maintained on the ground surface for a sufficient time period to allow decomposition of the ammonium bicarbonate into a mixture of ammonia and carbon dioxide gases, and to effect fumigation of the covered plot with the generated gas mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony E. Winston, Keith A. Jones
  • Patent number: 5403506
    Abstract: The disclosure describes deodorant detergent compositions comprising a surfactant, e.g., a soap or synthetic detergent, and as a deodorizing component, a minor amount of zinc oxide having an average particle size no greater than about 10 microns. To enhance its deodorizing effect, the composition optionally may contain a minor amount of sodium bicarbonate (SBC).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Keith A. Jones
  • Patent number: 5380347
    Abstract: A blast media for stripping contaminants from a solid surface comprises abrasive particles and a surfactant in the form of a granular surfactant-clathrate compound formed of a surfactant and a water soluble compound having clathration capability such as urea. The surfactant reduces the amount of water soluble residues which remain on the targeted surface and enhances the removal of dirt, grease and oil from the targeted surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony E. Winston, Benny S. Yam, Keith A. Jones