Patents by Inventor Mark Albert

Mark Albert 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: 9985190
    Abstract: Embodiments are related to systems and methods for fluidic assembly, and more particularly to diodes offering orientation control properties in a fluidic assembly system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: eLux Inc.
    Inventors: Changqing Zhan, Mark Albert Crowder, Paul John Schuele
  • Publication number: 20180144957
    Abstract: Embodiments are related to systems and methods for fluidic assembly, and more particularly to systems and methods for assuring deposition of elements in relation to a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Paul John Schuele, David Robert Heine, Mark Albert Crowder, Sean Mathew Garner, Changqing Zhan, Avinash Tukaram Shinde, Kenji Alexander Sasaki, Kurt Michael Ulmer
  • Publication number: 20180138355
    Abstract: A fluidic assembly method is provided that uses a counterbore pocket structure. The method is based upon the use of a substrate with a plurality of counterbore pocket structures formed in the top surface, with each counterbore pocket structure having a through-hole to the substrate bottom surface. The method flows an ink with a plurality of objects over the substrate top surface. As noted above, the objects may be micro-objects in the shape of a disk. For example, the substrate may be a transparent substrate and the disks may be light emitting diode (LED) disks. Simultaneously, a suction pressure is created at the substrate bottom surface. In response to the suction pressure from the through-holes, the objects are drawn into the counterbore pocket structures. Also provided is a related fluidic substrate assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Changqing Zhan, Paul John Schuele, Mark Albert Crowder, Sean Mathew Garner, Timothy James Kiczenski
  • Publication number: 20180126245
    Abstract: A retractable sport screen is described. The sport screen includes a head roll mountable to a structure and a screen couplable to the head roll tube being movable between a first position and a second position. The screen is rolled up around the head roll tube when in the first position and extended towards a ground when in the second position. The screen further includes a middle bar received in a first pocket of the screen and spaced from the head roll when the screen is in the second position, a bottom bar received in a second pocket of the screen and spaced from the middle bar in a direction away from the head roll when the screen is in the second position, the bottom bar being weighted to provide tension to the screen to inhibit a launched projectile striking the screen from contacting the structure when the screen is in the second position, and a mounting assembly for mounting the head roll to the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Russell Patrick LENNON, Mark Albert SHAVER
  • Publication number: 20180093222
    Abstract: A multi-function duct for a dry scrubber system useful for processing a gas stream, such as a flue gas stream produced by a fossil fuel fired boiler, a combustion process or the like, is provided. The multi-function duct is useful for a circulating dry scrubber (CDS) dry flue gas desulfurization (DFGD) system operable for dry or moistened reducing agent distribution into a flue gas stream flowing therethrough. As such, the distributed dry or moistened reducing agent reacts with acid gas in the flue gas to produce a dry reaction product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Bennie Randolf Hubard, IV, Mark Albert Fiedler
  • Publication number: 20180093223
    Abstract: A multi-function duct for a dry scrubber system useful for processing a gas stream, such as a flue gas stream produced by a fossil fuel fired boiler, a combustion process or the like, is provided. The multi-function duct is useful for a circulating dry scrubber (CDS) dry flue gas desulfurization (DFGD) system operable for dry or moistened reducing agent distribution into a flue gas stream flowing therethrough. As such, the distributed dry or moistened reducing agent reacts with acid gas in the flue gas to produce a dry reaction product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Bennie Randolf Hubard, IV, Mark Albert Fiedler
  • Patent number: 9923728
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving one or more packets of a communication session from one or more interfaces, such that the interface is a subscriber interface or a network interface. The method further includes associating the communication session to an end user with a source Internet Protocol (IP) address of the packet if the packet is received from the subscriber interface or to an end user with a destination IP address of the packet if the packet is received from the network interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Batz, Walter G. Dixon, Robert A. Mackie, Mark Albert, Chris O'Rourke, Humberto M. Tavares
  • Patent number: 9892944
    Abstract: Embodiments are related to systems and methods for fluidic assembly, and more particularly to systems and methods for assuring deposition of elements in relation to a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Paul John Schuele, David Robert Heine, Mark Albert Crowder, Sean Mathew Garner, Changqing Zhan, Avinash Tukaram Shinde, Kenji Alexander Sasaki, Kurt Michael Ulmer
  • Patent number: 9893373
    Abstract: An electrolyte membrane having a proton conducting polymer reinforced with a nanofiber mat made from a nanofiber comprising a fiber material selected from polymers and polymer blends; wherein the fiber material has a fiber material proton conductivity; wherein the proton conducting polymer has a proton conducting polymer conductivity; and wherein the fiber material proton conductivity is less than the proton conducting polymer conductivity, and methods of making. In some embodiments, the nanofiber further comprises a proton conducting polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael Andrew Yandrasits, Ji-Hwa Lee, Youngdon Yi, Daniel McGregor Pierpont, Steven Joseph Hamrock, Mark Albert Schonewill
  • Publication number: 20180033915
    Abstract: Embodiments are related to integrated circuit (IC) fabrication and, more particularly, to a fluidic assembly process for the placement of light emitting diodes on a direct-emission display substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Albert Crowder, Paul J. Schuele, Changqing Zhan, Kenji Alexander Sasaki, Kurt Michael Ulmer
  • Patent number: 9879193
    Abstract: A continuous biomass-to-energy system and method used for production of high-energy fuel, liquids and gases from municipal wastes and organic wastes, where the municipal wastes and organic wastes is processed through a controlled pyrolysis process and a controlled gas separation process to extract products gases from a distillation tower system of the system. The biomass-to-energy system also discharges byproducts that are removed to offsite facilities and a combustible gas stream that can be utilized to generate electricity. By controlling the temperature and pressure, the biomass-to-energy system is able to provide a fully contained process that reduces environmental emission and unnecessary byproducts while accelerating the anaerobic cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: ARC TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stanley M. Siegel, Mark Albert Sokalski
  • Patent number: 9872637
    Abstract: A medical evaluation system includes an I/O module, a processing module, and an analysis module. The I/O module receives sensory data obtained by a motion sensor disposed in a mobile device carried by a patient at least when the patient is in a non-clinical environment. The processing module extracts medically relevant data from the sensory data received from the sensor in the mobile device. The relevant data includes one or more features of interest in the sensory data. The analysis module derives one or more surrogate biomarkers from the relevant data. The surrogate biomarkers represent at least one of a state or a progression of a medical condition of the patient. The mobile device may be a mobile phone carried by the patient and the sensor may include at least one of an accelerometer or a gyroscope that generates the sensory data to represent movements of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignees: The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Northwestern University
    Inventors: Konrad Kording, Mark Albert, Andrew Levien
  • Publication number: 20170372927
    Abstract: Embodiments are related to systems and methods for fluidic assembly, and more particularly to systems and methods for assuring deposition of elements in relation to a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: PAUL JOHN SCHUELE, DAVID ROBERT HEINE, MARK ALBERT CROWDER, SEAN MATHEW GARNER, CHANGQING ZHAN, AVINASH TUKARAM SHINDE, KENJI ALEXANDER SASAKI, KURT MICHAEL ULMER
  • Publication number: 20170352797
    Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating a thin-film electronic device employing a piezoelectric plate. The method provides a plurality of piezoelectric plates, and a substrate with electronic devices, each electronic device including a top surface well. A piezoelectric plate suspension is formed and flowed over the substrate. In response to the piezoelectric plate suspension flow, piezoelectric plates are captured in the top surface wells. The electric device top surface wells have well bottom surfaces, with bottom electrical contacts formed on the bottom surfaces. Thus, the capture of a piezoelectric plate in a top surface well entails interfacing a piezoelectric plate electrode, either the first electrode or the second electrode, to the bottom electrical contact. Subsequent to capturing the piezoelectric plates in the top surface wells, a thin-film process forms a conductive line overlying the exposed piezoelectric device electrode (i.e., the electrode not connected to the bottom electrical contact).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Albert Crowder, Changqing Zhan, Karen Nishimura, Paul Schuele
  • Publication number: 20170352799
    Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating piezoelectric plates. A sacrificial layer is formed overlying a growth substrate. A template layer, with openings exposing sacrificial layer surfaces, is formed over the sacrificial layer. An adhesion layer/first electrode stack is selectively deposited in the openings overlying the sacrificial layer surfaces, and a piezoelectric material formed in the openings overlying the stack. Then, a second electrode is formed overlying the piezoelectric material. Using the second electrode as a hardmask, the piezoelectric material is etched to form polygon-shaped structures, such as disks, attached to the sacrificial layer surfaces. After removing the template layer and annealing, the polygon-shaped structures are separated from the sacrificial layer. With the proper choice of growth substrate material, the annealing can be performed at a relatively high temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Albert Crowder, Changqing Zhan, Karen Nishimura, Paul Schuele
  • Publication number: 20170338389
    Abstract: Embodiments are related to systems and methods for fluidic assembly, and more particularly to diodes offering orientation control properties in a fluidic assembly system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Changqing Zhan, Mark Albert Crowder, Paul John Schuele
  • Publication number: 20170338379
    Abstract: Embodiments are related to systems and methods for forming and using a top-contact disk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Changqing Zhan, Paul John Schuele, Mark Albert Crowder, Sean Mathew Garner, Timothy James Kiczenski
  • Publication number: 20170317242
    Abstract: Light emitting devices and methods for their manufacture are provided. According to one aspect, a light emitting device is provided that comprises a substrate having a recess, and an interlayer dielectric layer located on the substrate. The interlayer dielectric layer may have a first hole and a second hole, the first hole opening over the recess of the substrate. The light emitting device may further include first and second micro LEDs, the first micro LED having a thickness greater than the second micro LED. The first micro LED and the second micro LED may be placed in the first hole and the second hole, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Kenji Alexander Sasaki, Paul J. Schuele, Mark Albert Crowder
  • Patent number: 9755110
    Abstract: Embodiments are related to integrated circuit (IC) fabrication and, more particularly, to a fluidic assembly process for the placement of light emitting diodes on a direct-emission display substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: SHARP LABORATORIES of AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Albert Crowder, Paul J. Schuele, Changqing Zhan, Kenji Alexander Sasaki, Kurt Michael Ulmer
  • Patent number: 9722145
    Abstract: Light emitting devices and methods for their manufacture are provided. According to one aspect, a light emitting device is provided that comprises a substrate having a recess, and an interlayer dielectric layer located on the substrate. The interlayer dielectric layer may have a first hole and a second hole, the first hole opening over the recess of the substrate. The light emitting device may further include first and second micro LEDs, the first micro LED having a thickness greater than the second micro LED. The first micro LED and the second micro LED may be placed in the first hole and the second hole, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: SHARP LABORATORIES OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Kenji Alexander Sasaki, Paul John Schuele, Mark Albert Crowder