Patents by Inventor Kenneth A. Walters

Kenneth A. Walters 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).

  • Publication number: 20240160502
    Abstract: An exemplary system, method, and computer-accessible medium can include, for example, receiving an original dataset(s), receiving a synthetic dataset(s), training a model(s) using the original dataset(s) and the synthetic dataset(s), and evaluating the synthetic dataset(s) based on the training of the model(s). The model(s) can include a first model and a second model, and the first model can be trained using the original dataset(s) and the second model can be trained using the synthetic dataset(s). The synthetic dataset(s) can be evaluated by comparing first results from the training of the first model to second results from the training of the second model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2024
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Mark WATSON, Fardin Abdi Taghi ABAD, Anh TRUONG, Kenneth TAYLOR, Reza FARIVAR, Jeremy GOODSITT, Austin WALTERS, Vincent PHAM
  • Publication number: 20240105429
    Abstract: A substrate support includes an edge ring, a heater element arranged within the edge ring, a ceramic layer, at least one heating element arranged within the ceramic layer, and a cable configured to provide power from a power source to the heater element and the at least one heating element. The cable includes a first plurality of wires connected to the heater element, a second plurality of wires connected to the at least one heating element, a filter module, and an isolation device connected only to the first plurality of wires between the filter module and the heater element. The first and second pluralities of wires are twisted together within the filter module. The isolation device is configured to compensate for a resonance frequency generated during operation of the heater element and the at least one heating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Seyed Jafar JAFARIAN-TEHRANI, Kenneth Walter Finnegan, Sean O'Brien, Benson Q. Tong
  • Publication number: 20240104148
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes tracking, by a computing device, user browsing activity of a first page having known elements; mapping, by the computing device, the user browsing activity to the known elements; storing, by the computing device, mapping information that maps the user browsing activity to the known elements; tracking, by the computing device, user browsing activity of a second page having unknown elements; identifying, by the computing device, the unknown elements based on the mapping information and the user browsing activity of the second page; and executing, by the computing device, one or more computer-based instructions based on the determining the unknown elements that were identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Austin Walters, Jeremy Goodsitt, Vincent Pham, Mark Watson, Fardin Abdi Taghi Abad, Reza Farivar, Anh Truong, Kenneth Taylor
  • Patent number: 11837446
    Abstract: A substrate support includes an edge ring, one or more heating elements, and a cable configured to provide power from a power source to the edge ring and the one or more heating elements. The cable includes a first plurality of wires connected to the edge ring, a second plurality of wires connected to the one or more heating elements, a filter module, wherein the first plurality of wires and the second plurality of wires are twisted together within the filter module, and an isolation device. The isolation device is connected to the first plurality of wires and disposed between the filter module and the edge ring. The isolation device is configured to compensate for a resonance frequency generated during operation of the edge ring and the one or more heating elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seyed Jafar Jafarian-Tehrani, Kenneth Walter Finnegan, Sean O'Brien, Benson Q. Tong
  • Patent number: 11779379
    Abstract: A sternum fixation device includes a plate having a first end and a second end, a right lateral edge and a left lateral edge, an inner side configured for placement against the sternum, and an outer side. A first lobe includes a band socket defined as a blind recess in the outer side of the plate. The band socket includes a right lateral stop and a left lateral stop opposite the right lateral stop. A right lateral channel is defined in the first lobe from the right lateral edge to the band socket, the right lateral channel defined above a right side floor in the socket. A left lateral channel opposite the right lateral channel is defined in the first lobe from the left lateral edge to the band socket, the left lateral channel defined above a left floor in the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: CircumFix Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Walter Richardson
  • Publication number: 20230218968
    Abstract: A golf green topographic overlay and target assist apparatus assists players develop their short game by demarking the fall line of a green on the low side of a target area or cup. The overlay includes a sight area which is placed over top of a target area or cup. The player shoots upon the green proper, the ball ending upon the overlay. If ending in the sight area, then the player has holed the shot. If the shot ends upon the overlay, but outside of the sight area, then the player has misjudged the break but has used the correct amount of force to properly hole the shot had the break been properly judged. The overlay is useful for practicing on actual greens where a player is apt to play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventor: Kenneth Walter CARLSON
  • Patent number: 11604720
    Abstract: Based on replay of a thread, one implementation observes an influx of a value of a memory cell comprising an interaction between the thread and the value of the memory cell at an execution time point in the replaying, and determines whether the value of the memory cell observed from the influx is inconsistent with a prior value of the memory cell as known by the thread at the execution time point. If so, this implementation initiates an indication of a data inconsistency. Based on replay of a plurality of threads, another implementation identifies a memory cell that was accessed by a first thread while a thread synchronization mechanism was active on the first thread. Then, if there was another access to the memory cell by a second thread without use of the thread synchronization mechanism, this implementation initiates an indication of a potential data contention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Del Myers, Jackson Michael Davis, Thomas Lai, Andrew R. Sterland, Deborah Chen, Patrick Lothian Nelson, Jordi Mola, Juan Carlos Arevalo Baeza, James M. Pinkerton, Leslie Yvette Richardson, Kenneth Walter Sykes
  • Publication number: 20230034375
    Abstract: A plate assembly for stabilizing a bone is provided. The plate assembly includes a fixation plate having rails that form a window. The plate assembly includes a band having a tail and a head. The head defines an internal cavity configured to receive a portion of the tail. The fixation plate is configured to be positioned proximate to a bone. The head is configured to be at least partially received within the window. Further, the band is configured to be wrapped around the fixation plate and the bone, and the internal cavity of the head is configured to receive an end of the tail to form a loop. The band is configured to receive a tension force to tighten the loop formed by the band. The band may passively engage the fixation plate so that bands may be easily removed from windows when no tension is applied to the band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Kenneth Walter Richardson, Louis A. Houff, Jacob H. Carroll
  • Publication number: 20220086194
    Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for security configuration management. An apparatus includes an asset module that identifies a plurality of network assets of a data network comprising a plurality of interconnected physical and virtual computing components. An apparatus includes a security module that monitors changes in security controls and configurations for the interconnected physical and virtual computing components of the network assets relative to an applied security configuration policy. An apparatus includes an interface module that notifies a user of a monitored change in the security controls and configurations and graphically presents a user interface to the user comprising one or more actions in response to the monitored change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: FireScope, Inc.
    Inventor: KENNETH WALTER ADAMSON
  • Publication number: 20220021697
    Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for network asset risk analysis. An apparatus includes an asset module that identifies a plurality of network assets of a data network, a risk module that calculates a risk level for each of the plurality of network assets based on a plurality of factors, and an interface module that provides an interactive interface that graphically presents the data network and visually highlights each of the plurality of network assets according to their calculated risk levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: FireScope, Inc.
    Inventors: KENNETH WALTER ADAMSON, BRYAN KEITH CANTWELL
  • Publication number: 20210406154
    Abstract: Based on replay of a thread, one implementation observes an influx of a value of a memory cell comprising an interaction between the thread and the value of the memory cell at an execution time point in the replaying, and determines whether the value of the memory cell observed from the influx is inconsistent with a prior value of the memory cell as known by the thread at the execution time point. If so, this implementation initiates an indication of a data inconsistency. Based on replay of a plurality of threads, another implementation identifies a memory cell that was accessed by a first thread while a thread synchronization mechanism was active on the first thread. Then, if there was another access to the memory cell by a second thread without use of the thread synchronization mechanism, this implementation initiates an indication of a potential data contention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Del MYERS, Jackson Michael DAVIS, Thomas LAI, Andrew R. STERLAND, Deborah CHEN, Patrick Lothian NELSON, Jordi MOLA, Juan Carlos AREVALO BAEZA, James M. PINKERTON, Leslie Yvette RICHARDSON, Kenneth Walter SYKES
  • Publication number: 20210393306
    Abstract: A sternum fixation device includes a plate having a first end and a second end, a right lateral edge and a left lateral edge, an inner side configured for placement against the sternum, and an outer side. A first lobe includes a band socket defined as a blind recess in the outer side of the plate. The band socket includes a right lateral stop and a left lateral stop opposite the right lateral stop. A right lateral channel is defined in the first lobe from the right lateral edge to the band socket, the right lateral channel defined above a right side floor in the socket. A left lateral channel opposite the right lateral channel is defined in the first lobe from the left lateral edge to the band socket, the left lateral channel defined above a left floor in the socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventor: Kenneth Walter Richardson
  • Patent number: 11138093
    Abstract: Identifying and reporting potential data inconsistencies and/or potential data contentions based on historic debugging traces. Based on replay of a thread, some implementations observe an influx of a value to a memory cell, and determine whether the value of the memory cell observed from the influx is inconsistent with a prior value of the memory cell as known by the thread. If so, these implementations can initiate an indication of a data inconsistency. Based on replay of a plurality of threads, other implementations identify a memory cell that was accessed by a first thread while a thread synchronization mechanism was active on the first thread. Then, if there was another access to the memory cell by a second thread without use of the thread synchronization mechanism, these implementations might initiate an indication of a potential data contention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Del Myers, Jackson Michael Davis, Thomas Lai, Andrew R Sterland, Deborah Chen, Patrick Lothian Nelson, Jordi Mola, Juan Carlos Arevalo Baeza, James M Pinkerton, Leslie Yvette Richardson, Kenneth Walter Sykes
  • Patent number: 10974120
    Abstract: The subject invention comprises a system, and method of using the system, for providing improved alignment in multiple settings. Appropriate settings include woodworking, machining, and sports, although there are several other practical applications for this technology. The invention employs one or more alignment stations that have a base plate that anchors into a flat surface, guides that fit into the base plate, a top rotating element that fits onto the base plate secures the first set of guides into place, and a positional lock that locks the rotating element into place relative to the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Inventor: Kenneth Walter Christopherson
  • Publication number: 20210077882
    Abstract: The subject invention comprises a system, and method of using the system, for providing improved alignment in multiple dimensions. Appropriate settings include woodworking, machining, and sports, although there are several other practical applications for this technology. This system allows for simultaneous alignment along the x, y, and z axes. Another embodiment of this invention incorporates the multi-dimensional alignment station with one or more horizontal alignment stations. Each of the alignment stations have a base and top, guides that fit into the station tops and bases, and positional locks that lock the rotating element into place relative to the base plate and the alignment guides in place within the alignment stations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventor: Kenneth Walter Christopherson
  • Publication number: 20200349053
    Abstract: Identifying and reporting potential data inconsistencies and/or potential data contentions based on historic debugging traces. Based on replay of a thread, some implementations observe an influx of a value to a memory cell, and determine whether the value of the memory cell observed from the influx is inconsistent with a prior value of the memory cell as known by the thread. If so, these implementations can initiate an indication of a data inconsistency. Based on replay of a plurality of threads, other implementations identify a memory cell that was accessed by a first thread while a thread synchronization mechanism was active on the first thread. Then, if there was another access to the memory cell by a second thread without use of the thread synchronization mechanism, these implementations might initiate an indication of a potential data contention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Del MYERS, Jackson Michael DAVIS, Thomas LAI, Andrew R. STERLAND, Deborah CHEN, Patrick Lothian NELSON, Jordi MOLA, Juan Carlos AREVALO BAEZA, James M. PINKERTON, Leslie Yvette RICHARDSON, Kenneth Walter SYKES
  • Patent number: 10669033
    Abstract: An example method includes: forming a conductive layer on at least a portion of a surface of a substrate, where the substrate comprises a composite material of an aerodynamic structure, and where the conductive layer is configured to provide a conductive path to conduct an electric current generated by a lightning strike to an electrically-grounded location; depositing an insulating layer on the conductive layer; removing one or more portions of the insulating layer to form respective gaps in the insulating layer and expose corresponding one or more portions of the conductive layer; and forming a resistive-heater layer on the insulating layer such that the resistive-heater layer fills the respective gaps in the insulating layer and contacts the corresponding one or more portions of the conductive layer, such that when electric power is provided to the conductive layer, the electric power is communicated to the resistive-heater layer thereby generating heat therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Patrick John Kinlen, Eric Alan Bruton, Edward Brouwers, Kenneth Walter Young
  • Publication number: 20200061436
    Abstract: The subject invention comprises a system, and method of using the system, for providing improved alignment in multiple settings. Appropriate settings include woodworking, machining, and sports, although there are several other practical applications for this technology. The invention employs one or more alignment stations that have a base plate that anchors into a flat surface, guides that fit into the base plate, a top rotating element that fits onto the base plate secures the first set of guides into place, and a positional lock that locks the rotating element into place relative to the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventor: Kenneth Walter Christopherson
  • Publication number: 20190324891
    Abstract: Presenting historical state of a code element of a prior execution of an entity. An embodiment includes presenting historical state of the code element based on replaying segment(s) of the prior execution from trace data. Presenting the historical state includes presenting a first state of the code element, in connection with a first execution time point. The first state is based on a first memory access for the code element at the first execution time point. Presenting the historical state also includes presenting the first state of the code element along with an indication that the first state is a last known state (in connection with a subsequent execution time point) or a next known state (in connection with a prior execution time point).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Jordi MOLA, Henry GABRYJELSKI, Jackson Michael DAVIS, Deborah Liang CHEN, Del MYERS, Thomas LAI, Patrick Lothian NELSON, Juan Carlos AREVALO BAEZA, Kenneth Walter SYKES
  • Publication number: 20190193862
    Abstract: An example method includes: forming a conductive layer on at least a portion of a surface of a substrate, where the substrate comprises a composite material of an aerodynamic structure, and where the conductive layer is configured to provide a conductive path to conduct an electric current generated by a lightning strike to an electrically-grounded location; depositing an insulating layer on the conductive layer; removing one or more portions of the insulating layer to form respective gaps in the insulating layer and expose corresponding one or more portions of the conductive layer; and forming a resistive-heater layer on the insulating layer such that the resistive-heater layer fills the respective gaps in the insulating layer and contacts the corresponding one or more portions of the conductive layer, such that when electric power is provided to the conductive layer, the electric power is communicated to the resistive-heater layer thereby generating heat therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Patrick John Kinlen, Eric Alan Bruton, Edward Brouwers, Kenneth Walter Young