Patents by Inventor L. Berg
L. Berg 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: 7423329Abstract: A magnetic-sensing apparatus and method of making and using thereof is provided. The sensing apparatus may be fabricated from semiconductor circuitry and a magneto-resistive sensor. A dielectric may be disposed between the semiconductor circuitry and the magneto-resistive sensor. In one embodiment, the semiconductor circuitry and magneto-resistive sensor are formed into a single package or, alternatively, monolithically formed into a single chip. In another embodiment, some of the semiconductor circuitry may be monolithically formed on a first chip with the magneto-resistive sensor, while other portions of the semiconductor circuitry may be formed on a second chip. As such, the first and second chips may be placed in close proximity and electrically connected together or alternatively have no intentional electrical interaction.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2007Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: William F. Witcraft, Lonny L. Berg, Mark D. Amundson
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Patent number: 7383626Abstract: In a method of fabricating a giant magnetoresistive (GMR) device a plurality of magnetoresistive device layers is deposited on a first silicon nitride layer formed on a silicon oxide layer. An etch stop is formed on the magnetoresistive device layers, and a second layer of silicon nitride is formed on the etch stop. The magnetoresistive device layers are patterned to define a plurality of magnetic bits having sidewalls. The second silicon nitride layer is patterned to define electrical contact portions on the etch stop in each magnetic bit. The sidewalls of the magnetic bits are covered with a photoresist layer. A reactive ion etch (RIE) process is used to etch into the first silicon nitride and silicon oxide layers to expose electrical contacts. The photoresist layer and silicon nitride layers protect the magnetoresistive layers from exposure to oxygen during the etching into the silicon oxide layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2006Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Daniel L. Baseman, Lonny L. Berg, Romney R. Katti, Daniel S. Reed, Gordon A. Shaw, Wei D. Z. Zou
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Publication number: 20080115371Abstract: A power tool, a saw and a circular saw. The power tool may include a handle including a support portion movably supportable on the housing portion and extending substantially about the circumference of the housing portion. The support portion may include a second end movable relative to a first end such that the support portion selectively applies a force to the housing portion. The saw may include a bevel angle detent mechanism in which one of the detent member and the recess is angularly adjustable relative to the associated one of the detent support and the recess support to adjust the predetermined bevel angle position. A bevel angle detent mechanism may include an engagement operating assembly operable between a detent engagement-enabled condition, in which the detent member is engageable in the recess, and a detent engagement-prevention condition, in which the detent member is prevented from engaging the recess. The circular saw may include a spindle lock assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: Douglas W. Allen, Scott R. Fischer, Peter A. Banach, Steven L. Berg
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Publication number: 20080085715Abstract: A method and a system is disclosed for improving transmission of timing advance messages to a mobile station, in a network employing adaptive antenna systems. In a typical embodiment each TA-message is dedicated to one mobile and sent in the adaptive antenna beam that covers the area where the desired mobile is located.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2004Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventors: Martin Alm, Magnus L. Berg, Johnny Ahl
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Patent number: 7337590Abstract: A retaining system in which straps are provided with hooks that remain engaged with retaining loops even when tension on the straps is released and in which the tightening mechanism includes rods which are located partially below a rib surface on which the straps are placed such that the ends of the rods are near the plane of the strap ends, thereby greatly reducing the bending moment applied to the strap ends and threaded rods. The hook preferably includes a cavity opposite the hook end that will engage the retaining loop when no tension is on the line. In some embodiments, the hook includes a spring-loaded retaining clip to further ensure that the hook does not become disengaged from the retaining loop. The tightening mechanism includes two rods, each of which is positioned to one side of a rib on which the straps rest.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Xerxes CorporationInventors: John Burwell, Douglas Morrissette, Robin L. Berg, Sr., David Grams
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Publication number: 20080032025Abstract: The effervescent creamer composition includes an effervescent agent comprising an acid and a base, a pH moderator, protein, a mouthfeel agent, a binder, and a lubricant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2006Publication date: February 7, 2008Applicant: AMERILAB TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Brandon S. Fream, Andrea L. Berg, Mary Aldritt, Robert E. Lee
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Patent number: 7309312Abstract: A retractor retaining device retains an otherwise hand-held retractor in a retracting position within a surgical wound. The retractor retaining device includes a clamp that is attachable to a retractor support that is positioned about the wound. A retaining plate is attached to the clamp and engages a flexible loop. The flexible loop is detachably attached to the retaining plate for engaging a handle of the hand held retractor such that the hand held retractor is retained in the retracting position.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2005Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Minnesota Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Todd M. Bjork, Todd William Sharratt, Christopher L. Berg
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Patent number: 7306555Abstract: A centrifugal method, and corresponding system, for processing blood to collect platelet rich plasma. A separation chamber is filled with blood from a fill syringe by rotating the separation chamber at a fill rotation rate and pumping the blood from the fill syringe. A soft spin is used to initially separate red blood cells from platelets by spinning the separation chamber at a soft spin rate. A percentage of the blood is drawn from the separation chamber back into the fill syringe to remove separated red blood cells. A second portion of the separated blood is drawn from the separation chamber until a red blood cell/platelet interface is detected. A hard spin is performed by spinning the separation chamber at a higher rate and connecting tubing is cleared of red blood cells by drawing a predetermined clearing volume. The platelet rich plasma is then collected in the collection syringe.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2006Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Victor D. Dolecek, Gary L. Berg, Kenneth E. Merte, David Malcolm, Kevin D. McIntosh, Vitaly G. Sitko
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Patent number: 7266458Abstract: The involvement of an expression product in a cell in a pathway is determined by genetically modifying the cell, incubating the cell with predetermined factors in induce a physiological state and measuring parameters affected by the pathway. Changes in the levels of the parameters as a result of the presence of the expressed product indicate that the expression product is involved with the pathway.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2002Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Bioseek, Inc.Inventors: Ivan Plavec, Ellen L. Berg, Eugene C. Butcher
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Patent number: 7252758Abstract: A centrifugal method, and corresponding system, for processing blood to collect platelet rich plasma. A separation chamber is filled with blood from a fill syringe by rotating the separation chamber at a fill rotation rate and pumping the blood from the fill syringe. A soft spin is used to initially separate red blood cells from platelets by spinning the separation chamber at a soft spin rate. A percentage of the blood is drawn from the separation chamber back into the fill syringe to remove separated red blood cells. A second portion of the separated blood is drawn from the separation chamber until a red blood cell/platelet interface is detected. A hard spin is performed by spinning the separation chamber at a higher rate and connecting tubing is cleared of red blood cells by drawing a predetermined clearing volume. The platelet rich plasma is then collected in the collection syringe.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2005Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Victor D. Dolecek, Gary L. Berg, Kenneth E. Merte, David Malcolm, Kevin D. McIntosh, Vitaly G. Sitko
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Patent number: 7239000Abstract: A magnetic-sensing apparatus and method of making and using thereof is provided. The sensing apparatus may be fabricated from semiconductor circuitry and a magneto-resistive sensor. A dielectric may be disposed between the semiconductor circuitry and the magneto-resistive sensor. In one embodiment, the semiconductor circuitry and magneto-resistive sensor are formed into a single package or, alternatively, monolithically formed into a single chip. In another embodiment, some of the semiconductor circuitry may be monolithically formed on a first chip with the magneto-resistive sensor, while other portions of the semiconductor circuitry may be formed on a second chip.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2004Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: William F. Witcraft, Lonny L. Berg, Mark D. Amundson
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Patent number: 7114240Abstract: In a method of fabricating a giant magnetoresistive (GMR) device a plurality of magnetoresistive device layers is deposited on a first silicon nitride layer formed on a silicon oxide layer. An etch stop is formed on the magnetoresistive device layers, and a second layer of silicon nitride is formed on the etch stop. The magnetoresistive device layers are patterned to define a plurality of magnetic bits having sidewalls. The second silicon nitride layer is patterned to define electrical contact portions on the etch stop in each magnetic bit. The sidewalls of the magnetic bits are covered with a photoresist layer. A reactive ion etch (RIE) process is used to etch into the first silicon nitride and silicon oxide layers to expose electrical contacts. The photoresist layer and silicon nitride layers protect the magnetoresistive layers from exposure to oxygen during the etching into the silicon oxide layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Daniel L. Baseman, Lonny L. Berg, Romney R. Katti, Daniel S. Reed, Gordon A. Shaw, Wei D. Z. Zou
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Patent number: 7110527Abstract: A telecommunications equipment mounting assembly is disclosed herein. The assembly includes a housing adapted for holding telecommunications equipment such as an optical-to-electrical and electrical-to-optical converter modules. The telecommunications equipment mounting assembly also includes an adapter plate removably connected to the housing. The adapted plate includes structure for managing both fiber optic and copper cable.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2001Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Steven W. Skradde, Robin L. Berg, Jr., Timothy J. Kjolsing
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Publication number: 20060167723Abstract: A method and apparatus of treating an addiction is provided. The method includes evaluating the individual to determine the individual's needs. An individual admitted to the program undergoes a supervised treatment protocol that may include education and initial treatment, group therapy, and relapse prevention. There may also be a maintenance protocol following completion of the treatment protocol. In the case where the individual has been arrested for a crime, the supervision may include detention and probation aided by accountability devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2006Publication date: July 27, 2006Inventor: L. Berg
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Patent number: 7028967Abstract: A retaining system in which straps are provided with hooks that remain engaged with retaining loops even when tension on the straps is released and in which the tightening mechanism includes rods which are located partially below a rib surface on which the straps are placed such that the ends of the rods are near the plane of the strap ends, thereby greatly reducing the bending moment applied to the strap ends and threaded rods. The hook preferably includes a cavity opposite the hook end that will engage the retaining loop when no tension is on the line. In some embodiments, the hook includes a spring-loaded retaining clip to further ensure that the hook does not become disengaged from the retaining loop. The tightening mechanism includes two rods, each of which is positioned to one side of a rib on which the straps rest.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2002Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Xerxes CorporationInventors: John Burwell, Douglas Morrissette, Robin L. Berg, Sr., David Grams
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Patent number: 6982038Abstract: A centrifugal method, and corresponding system, for processing blood to collect platelet rich plasma. A separation chamber is filled with blood from a fill syringe by rotating the separation chamber at a fill rotation rate and pumping the blood from the fill syringe. A soft spin is used to initially separate red blood cells from platelets by spinning the separation chamber at a soft spin rate. A percentage of the blood is drawn from the separation chamber back into the fill syringe to remove separated red blood cells. A second portion of the separated blood is drawn from the separation chamber until a red blood cell/platelet interface is detected. A hard spin is performed by spinning the separation chamber at a higher rate and connecting tubing is cleared of red blood cells by drawing a predetermined clearing volume. The platelet rich plasma is then collected in the collection syringe.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Victor D. Dolecek, Gary L. Berg, Kenneth E. Merte, David Malcolm, Kevin D. McIntosh, Vitaly G. Sitko
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Patent number: 6889865Abstract: A storage tank includes a dome placed over an open end of a riser and secured to the riser by a fiberglass ring formed over a flanged end of the dome and a portion of the riser that is adjacent to the dome such that the interior of the tank may be pressurized to facilitate leak detection. A fillet of putty or other material that will not adhere or only weakly adhere to the riser and dome is placed over a horizontal surface of the flanged end. This arrangement allows the dome to be removed from the riser by simply grinding away a corner portion of the fiberglass ring at the bottom edge of the dome. The dome may then be reused for other tanks. In another embodiment, a domed cover is formed on an interior of the riser. The domed cover preferably includes a flat outside edge which is permanently attached to the inside wall of the riser. After the tank has been installed and tested, the domed portion is cut away, leaving the flat edge attached to the interior wall of the riser.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2000Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: Xerxes CorporationInventors: John Burwell, Don Abel, Chester Batzkiel, Greg Carty, Onesimo Gomez, David Lehman, Roberto Sanchez, Robin L. Berg, Sr.
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Patent number: 6824312Abstract: Telecommunications chassis and associated modules for use with the telecommunications chassis are disclosed. Embodiments of the telecommunications chassis include structures such as horizontal channels and/or horizontal surfaces with ridges and/or slots in one surface and slots in ridges of another for receiving edges of modules that mount within the chassis. Other structures of embodiments include divider slots in the horizontal surfaces that receive edges of divider walls to fix the divider walls in place, heat baffle surfaces included within the chassis, and/or cable guides with radius limiters. Module embodiments include structures such as faceplates with angled portions with fiber optic cable connections directed toward the fiber cable's direction of travel. Other module structures include shells that enclose the circuit board and/or provide angled portions with fiber optic cable connections.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2001Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. McClellan, Dale C. Madsen, Robin L. Berg, Jr., Joseph S. Czyscon, Steven W. Skradde, Derek G. Sayres, Todd Husom
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Patent number: 6820762Abstract: A rib suitable for use with a storage tank has a “Y” cross sectional shape including a trunk section and branches. Each of the branches includes a substantially flat upper surface for positioning adjacent to a tank wall. The branches together with the tank wall define an annular space which may be used as part of an annular space in a multiple wall tank. The rib preferably includes a high modulus material such as graphite or steel. The high modulus material may be present in the trunk, branches, or both.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2002Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Xerxes CorporationInventor: Robin L. Berg, Sr.
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Publication number: 20040219592Abstract: Clinical patient tissue samples are classified according to the physiological status of cells present in the sample. In some embodiments of the invention, such cells are classified according to their ability to respond to therapeutic agents and treatments. In other embodiments, the cells or tissue samples are classified according to their status with respect to the activity of pathways of interest. The information thus derived is useful in prognosis and diagnosis, and can further be used develop surrogate markers for disease states, and to investigate the effect of genetic polymorphisms in the responsiveness and state of cells involved in disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: BioSeek, Inc.Inventors: Ellen L. Berg, Eugene C. Butcher, Jennifer Melrose