Patents by Inventor L. Olson

L. Olson 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).

  • Magnetic Resistance Mechanism in a Cable Machine
    Publication number: 20160339287
    Abstract: A cable exercise machine includes a first pull cable and a second pull cable incorporated into a frame. Each of the first pull cable and the second pull cable are linked to at least one resistance mechanism. The at least one resistance mechanism includes a flywheel and a magnetic unit arranged to resist movement of the flywheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Michael L. Olson, William T. Dalebout
  • AUTOMATED OPTICAL INSPECTION OF UNIT SPECIFIC PATTERNING
    Publication number: 20160336241
    Abstract: A method of automated optical inspection (AOI) for a plurality of unique semiconductor packages can comprise providing a plurality of semiconductor die formed as a reconstituted wafer. A plurality of unit specific patterns can be formed by forming a unit specific pattern over each of the plurality of semiconductor die, wherein each of the unit specific patterns is customized to fit its respective semiconductor die. A plurality of images can be acquired by acquiring an image for each of the plurality of unit specific patterns. A plurality of unique reference standards can be created by creating a unique reference standard for each of the plurality of unit specific patterns. Defects can be detected in the plurality of unit specific patterns by comparing one of the plurality of unique reference standards to a corresponding one of the plurality of images for each of the plurality of unit specific patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Craig Bishop, Vaibhav Joga Singh Bora, Christopher M. Scanlan, Timothy L. Olson
  • SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20160307839
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor structure comprises forming pools of acidic or basic material in a substrate structure. A resist is formed over the pools of acidic or basic material and the substrate structure. The acidic or basic material is diffused from the pools into portions of the resist proximal to the pools more than into portions of the resist distal to the pools. Then, the resist is exposed to a developer to remove a greater amount of the resist portions proximal to the pools compared to the resist portions distal to the pools to form openings in the resist. The openings have wider portions proximal to the substrate structure and narrower portions distal to the substrate structure. The method may further comprise forming features in the openings of the resist. The features have wider portions proximal to the substrate structure and narrower portions distal to the substrate structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Adam L. Olson, Kaveri Jain, Lijing Gou, William R. Brown, Ho Seop Eom, Xue Chen, Anton J. deVilliers
  • Push actuated positional adjustment of strength machines
    Patent number: 9457220
    Abstract: An exercise machine including an adjustable joint with a first part and a second part that are shaped to rotate with respect to each other such that when an orientation between the first part and the second part changes, a position of the user contact feature also changes. The machine also includes a locking mechanism that is positioned to secure the first part and the second part together. The locking mechanism being positioned to secure the first part and the second part in an axial locking direction and to release the first part from the second part in an axial release direction. When the first part and the second part are secured, at least two first part features are interlocked with at least two second part features simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Micheal L. Olson
  • MEDICAL TUNNELING DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20160243336
    Abstract: A medical device assembly includes a tunneler having a proximal end and a distal end and a carrier element fixed to the distal end of the tunneler. In various embodiments the carrier element is configured to be slidably disposed within a lead connection lumen. In various embodiments the carrier element includes a plurality of recesses configured to engage a lead extension set screw. In various embodiments the carrier element can freely rotate relative to the rest of the tunneler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Paul S. Kratoska, Robert L. Olson, Bruce A. Behymer, Alan O. Fung
  • Adaptive patterning for panelized packaging
    Patent number: 9418905
    Abstract: An adaptive patterning method and system for fabricating panel based package structures is described. Misalignment for individual device units in a panel or reticulated wafer may be adjusted for by measuring the position of each individual device unit and forming a unit-specific pattern over each of the respective device units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: DECA Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy L. Olson, Christopher M. Scanlan
  • Golf ball aerodynamic configuration
    Patent number: 9403063
    Abstract: The present invention relates to golf balls, specifically to a golf ball comprising an aerodynamic pattern having novel shaped dimple structures which reduce the variation in airflow turning angle thereby improving the golf ball's flight performance. The dimple structures have a conical shaped base with a dimple in the center and reduced or no flat land areas between the dimples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Steven Aoyama, Traci L. Olson
  • Magnetic resistance mechanism in a cable machine
    Patent number: 9403047
    Abstract: A cable exercise machine includes a first pull cable and a second pull cable incorporated into a frame. Each of the first pull cable and the second pull cable are linked to at least one resistance mechanism. The at least one resistance mechanism includes a flywheel and a magnetic unit arranged to resist movement of the flywheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Olson, William T. Dalebout
  • Automated optical inspection of unit specific patterning
    Patent number: 9401313
    Abstract: A method of automated optical inspection (AOI) for a plurality of unique semiconductor packages can comprise providing a plurality of semiconductor die formed as a reconstituted wafer. A plurality of unit specific patterns can be formed by forming a unit specific pattern over each of the plurality of semiconductor die, wherein each of the unit specific patterns is customized to fit its respective semiconductor die. A plurality of images can be acquired by acquiring an image for each of the plurality of unit specific patterns. A plurality of unique reference standards can be created by creating a unique reference standard for each of the plurality of unit specific patterns. Defects can be detected in the plurality of unit specific patterns by comparing one of the plurality of unique reference standards to a corresponding one of the plurality of images for each of the plurality of unit specific patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: DECA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Bishop, Vaibhav Joga Singh Bora, Christopher M. Scanlan, Timothy L. Olson
  • TECHNIQUES FOR PROVIDING NON-VERBAL SPEECH RECOGNITION IN AN IMMERSIVE PLAYTIME ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20160206955
    Abstract: An immersive play environment platform including techniques describing recognizing non-verbal vocalization gestures from a user is disclosed. A headset device receives audio input from a user. The headset device transmits the audio input to a controller device. The controller device evaluates characteristics of the audio input (e.g., spectral features over a period of time) to determine whether the audio input corresponds to a predefined non-verbal vocalization, such as a humming noise, shouting noise, etc. The controller device may perform an action in response to detecting such non-verbal vocalizations, such as engaging a play object (e.g., an action figure, an action disc) in the play environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Michael P. GOSLIN, Eric C. HASELTINE, Joseph L. OLSON
  • TRACKING SPECIFIC GESTURES RELATIVE TO USER MOVEMENT
    Publication number: 20160206957
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for distinguishing user movements in an immersive play environment. A first tracking device is provided that measures first tracking data. A second tracking device is also provided to measure second tracking data. A controller device is also provided to receive tracking data from the second tracking device. The second tracking device measures movement of a user by receiving the first tracking data from the first tracking device and determining third tracking data movement based on a combination of the first tracking data and the second tracking data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Michael P. GOSLIN, Joseph L. OLSON, Eric C. HASELTINE
  • Methods of forming openings in semiconductor structures
    Patent number: 9396996
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor structure comprises forming pools of acidic or basic material in a substrate structure. A resist is formed over the pools of acidic or basic material and the substrate structure. The acidic or basic material is diffused from the pools into portions of the resist proximal to the pools more than into portions of the resist distal to the pools. Then, the resist is exposed to a developer to remove a greater amount of the resist portions proximal to the pools compared to the resist portions distal to the pools to form openings in the resist. The openings have wider portions proximal to the substrate structure and narrower portions distal to the substrate structure. The method may further comprise forming features in the openings of the resist. The features have wider portions proximal to the substrate structure and narrower portions distal to the substrate structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam L. Olson, Kaveri Jain, Lijing Gou, William R. Brown, Ho Seop Eom, Xue (Gloria) Chen, Anton J. deVilliers
  • Wireless Power System for Electric Motors
    Publication number: 20160197571
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for supplying power to a group of wireless motors. A request for the power is received for the group of wireless motors associated with a robot. An amount of power available is identified from a power source for wireless transmission to the group of wireless motors. Operation of the group of wireless motors is controlled based on the amount of power available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Kerri L. Olson, Brian Jay Tillotson, Peng Zeng
  • Systems and methods for measuring fetal cerebral oxygenation
    Patent number: 9380967
    Abstract: Optoacoustic diagnostic systems, devices, and methods are described. A system may comprise a console unit and a handheld probe. The console unit comprises a controller, a processor, a photodiode array, an acoustic processing subsystem, and a cooling subsystem. The probe directs light signals from the photodiode array to patient tissue. The light signals each have different wavelengths selected based on the physiological parameter of interest. The probe further comprises an acoustic transducer that receives acoustic signals generated in response to the directed light signals. The probe may comprise a finger-held working end that can be directed to the skull of a fetus within the uterus during labor. The probe can then accurately determine blood oxygenation of the fetus to determine if a caesarian section is necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Rinat Esenaliev, Donald S. Prough, Yuriy Petrov, Irene Petrov, George Saade, Gayle L. Olson
  • COLLAPSIBLE EXTRAVASCULAR LEAD
    Publication number: 20160175580
    Abstract: An implantable medical electrical lead having an elongate lead body having a proximal end and a distal portion. A plurality of defibrillation electrodes coupled to the distal portion is included, the plurality of electrodes being transitionable from a first configuration in which the defibrillation electrodes are biased in an expanded configuration to a second configuration in which the defibrillation electrodes are in a collapsed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Mark T. MARSHALL, Vladimir P. NIKOLSKI, Nathan L. OLSON
  • OPEN CHANNEL IMPLANT TOOL WITH ADDITIONAL LUMEN AND IMPLANT TECHNIQUES UTILIZING SUCH TOOLS
    Publication number: 20160175008
    Abstract: This disclosure provides various embodiments of implant tools and implant techniques utilizing those tools. In one embodiment, an implant tool comprises a handle and a shaft. The shaft includes a proximal end adjacent the handle, a distal end, an open channel that extends from near the proximal end to the distal end, and at least one lumen that extends from a proximal end of the shaft to a location near the distal end of the shaft. The implant tool may also include a coupler configured to connect to a fluid delivery device. In one example, the fluid delivery device may be a syringe. In some instances, the handle of the implant tool may include a compartment or a recess configured to receive the fluid delivery device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin R. SEIFERT, Nathan L. OLSON, Becky L. DOLAN
  • EXTRAVASCULAR IMPLANT TOOLS AND IMPLANT TECHNIQUES UTILIZING SUCH TOOLS
    Publication number: 20160158530
    Abstract: This disclosure provides various embodiments of implant tools and implant techniques utilizing those tools to implant components within extravascular locations. In one example, an implant tool for implanting a component within an extravascular location of a patient comprise a handle and a shaft adjacent the handle. The shaft has a proximal end, a distal end, and a body formed to define an open channel that extends from near the proximal end to the distal end. The open channel has a first width. The body has at least one flexible portion that defines an opening via which the open channel is accessed. The opening has a second width that is less than the first width. In another example, a sheath with an opening having the second width may be placed on the shaft of the implant tool instead of the implant tool having the at least one flexible portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Ronald A. DRAKE, Kevin R. SEIFERT, Andrea J. ASLESON, Lester O. STENER, Nathan L. OLSON
  • EXTRAVASCULAR IMPLANTABLE ELECTRICAL LEAD HAVING UNDULATING CONFIGURATION
    Publication number: 20160158567
    Abstract: This disclosure describes an implantable medical electrical lead and an ICD system utilizing the lead. The lead includes a lead body defining a proximal end and a distal portion, wherein at least a part of the distal portion of the lead body defines an undulating configuration. The lead includes a defibrillation electrode that includes a plurality of defibrillation electrode segments disposed along the undulating configuration spaced apart from one another by a distance. The lead also includes at least one electrode disposed between adjacent sections of the plurality of defibrillation sections. The at least one electrode is configured to deliver a pacing pulse to the heart and/or sense cardiac electrical activity of the heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Mark T. MARSHALL, Gonzalo MARTINEZ, Vladimir P. NIKOLSKI, Nathan L. OLSON, Kevin R. SEIFERT, Teresa A. WHITMAN
  • STRENGTH TRAINING APPARATUS WITH FLYWHEEL AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20160158592
    Abstract: Embodiments of a strength training apparatus and related methods are provided. In one embodiment, the strength training apparatus includes a base member and a tower structure coupled with the base member. At least one arm is pivotally coupled with the tower structure. A flywheel and a cable and pulley system are associated with the at least one arm, wherein displacement of at least one cable of the cable and pulley system effects rotation of the flywheel. The strength training apparatus may include a selectively adjustable magnetic braking mechanism associated with a flywheel that is configured to apply a selected resistance to the rotation of the flywheel. A torque sensor may be associated with the flywheel and the measured torque during operation of the apparatus may be used to calculate the work expended in rotating the flywheel. In one embodiment, the calculated work may be expressed in units of watts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dalebout, Michael L. Olson
  • Airless paint sprayer
    Patent number: D759199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Steve J. Wrobel, Charles W. Dawson, Diane L. Olson