Patents by Inventor Mark Nugent

Mark Nugent 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: 11976848
    Abstract: An air purifying system for an indoor space includes a plurality of air purifying sites, each one of the plurality of air purifying sites configured to treat a sub-volume of the total volume of air in the indoor space, wherein each one of the plurality of air purifying sites includes a housing, an air inlet configured to direct treatment air having gaseous and non-gaseous components from the indoor space into the housing, a purifier carried within the housing, an air outlet configured to direct the treatment air that has passed through the purifier into the indoor space, and an air mover configured to move air between the air inlet and the air outlet, through the purifier, wherein the plurality of air purifying sites is configured to work cooperatively with a central air system of the indoor space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Spectralance, LLC
    Inventors: Carla Mann Woods, Timothy Nugent, Mark Westcott, Arsen Norman Tokhmakhian
  • Patent number: 11922101
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for automated generation of integrated circuit designs and associated data. These allow the design of processors and SoCs by a single, non-expert who understands high-level requirements; allow the en masse exploration of the design-space through the generation processors across the design-space via simulation, or emulation; allow the easy integration of IP cores from multiple third parties into an SoC; allow for delivery of a multi-tenant service for producing processors and SoCs that are customized while also being pre-verified and delivered with a complete set of developer tools, documentation and related outputs. Some embodiments, provide direct delivery, or delivery into a cloud hosting environment, of finished integrated circuits embodying the processors and SoCs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: SiFive, Inc.
    Inventors: Yunsup Lee, Richard Xia, Derek Pappas, Mark Nugent, Henry Cook, Wesley Waylon Terpstra, Pin Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20230237217
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for automated generation of integrated circuit designs and associated data. These allow the design of processors and SoCs by a single, non-expert who understands high-level requirements; allow the en masse exploration of the design-space through the generation processors across the design-space via simulation, or emulation; allow the easy integration of IP cores from multiple third parties into an SoC; allow for delivery of a multi-tenant service for producing processors and SoCs that are customized while also being pre-verified and delivered with a complete set of developer tools, documentation and related outputs. Some embodiments, provide direct delivery, or delivery into a cloud hosting environment, of finished integrated circuits embodying the processors and SoCs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Yunsup Lee, Richard Xia, Derek Pappas, Mark Nugent, Henry Cook, Wesley Waylon Terpstra, Pin Hung Chen
  • Patent number: 11610036
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for automated generation of integrated circuit designs and associated data. These allow the design of processors and SoCs by a single, non-expert who understands high-level requirements; allow the en masse exploration of the design-space through the generation processors across the design-space via simulation, or emulation; allow the easy integration of IP cores from multiple third parties into an SoC; allow for delivery of a multi-tenant service for producing processors and SoCs that are customized while also being pre-verified and delivered with a complete set of developer tools, documentation and related outputs. Some embodiments, provide direct delivery, or delivery into a cloud hosting environment, of finished integrated circuits embodying the processors and SoCs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: SiFive, Inc.
    Inventors: Yunsup Lee, Richard Xia, Derek Pappas, Mark Nugent, Henry Cook, Wesley Waylon Terpstra, Pin Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20210365609
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for automated generation of integrated circuit designs and associated data. These allow the design of processors and SoCs by a single, non-expert who understands high-level requirements; allow the en masse exploration of the design-space through the generation processors across the design-space via simulation, or emulation; allow the easy integration of IP cores from multiple third parties into an SoC; allow for delivery of a multi-tenant service for producing processors and SoCs that are customized while also being pre-verified and delivered with a complete set of developer tools, documentation and related outputs. Some embodiments, provide direct delivery, or delivery into a cloud hosting environment, of finished integrated circuits embodying the processors and SoCs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Yunsup Lee, Richard Xia, Derek Pappas, Mark Nugent, Henry Cook, Wesley Waylon Terpstra, Pin Hung Chen
  • Patent number: 11048838
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for automated generation of integrated circuit designs and associated data. These allow the design of processors and SoCs by a single, non-expert who understands high-level requirements; allow the en masse exploration of the design-space through the generation processors across the design-space via simulation, or emulation; allow the easy integration of IP cores from multiple third parties into an SoC; allow for delivery of a multi-tenant service for producing processors and SoCs that are customized while also being pre-verified and delivered with a complete set of developer tools, documentation and related outputs. Some embodiments, provide direct delivery, or delivery into a cloud hosting environment, of finished integrated circuits embodying the processors and SoCs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: SiFive, Inc.
    Inventors: Yunsup Lee, Richard Xia, Derek Pappas, Mark Nugent, Henry Cook, Wesley Waylon Terpstra, Pin Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20200042664
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for automated generation of integrated circuit designs and associated data. These allow the design of processors and SoCs by a single, non-expert who understands high-level requirements; allow the en masse exploration of the design-space through the generation processors across the design-space via simulation, or emulation; allow the easy integration of IP cores from multiple third parties into an SoC; allow for delivery of a multi-tenant service for producing processors and SoCs that are customized while also being pre-verified and delivered with a complete set of developer tools, documentation and related outputs. Some embodiments, provide direct delivery, or delivery into a cloud hosting environment, of finished integrated circuits embodying the processors and SoCs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Yunsup Lee, Richard Xia, Derek Pappas, Mark Nugent, Henry Cook, Wesley Waylon Terpstra, Pin Hung Chen
  • Patent number: 9959715
    Abstract: A sleep inhibition assembly for inhibiting a driver from falling asleep includes a housing that may be manipulated. A vibration unit is coupled to the housing and the vibration unit vibrates the housing. The vibration unit may be placed in a mouth. Thus, the vibration unit may inhibit a driver from falling asleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Inventor: Mark Nugent
  • Publication number: 20170365138
    Abstract: A sleep inhibition assembly for inhibiting a driver from falling asleep includes a housing that may be manipulated. A vibration unit is coupled to the housing and the vibration unit vibrates the housing. The vibration unit may be placed in a mouth. Thus, the vibration unit may inhibit a driver from falling asleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Mark Nugent
  • Publication number: 20090195136
    Abstract: An extending vertical wall is provided that secures to the rear edge of a shelf assembly inside a refrigerator compartment. The vertical wall comprises a vertical panel with two downwardly protruding legs. The legs removably reside within sockets included in the rear edge of the refrigerator shelf assembly. When the vertical wall is attached to the refrigerator shelf assembly, the vertical wall prevents items placed on the shelf from toppling off the back edge of the shelf assembly. At the user's discretion, the vertical wall may be quickly and easily removed from the shelf assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the wall is a formed retainer having an inserted U-shape such that the legs are received in the shelf sockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: MAYTAG CORPORATION
    Inventors: FORREST F. WING, JOHN J. PINK, ERIC S. SVENBY, MICHAEL J. EVELAND, TODD E. KNIFFEN, RAVI K. SAWHNEY, TIMOTHY MARK NUGENT, JOHN FRANK ZINNI
  • Patent number: 7568583
    Abstract: An extending vertical wall secures to the rear edge of a shelf assembly inside a refrigerator compartment. The vertical wall comprises a vertical panel with two downwardly protruding legs. The legs removably reside within sockets included in the rear edge of the refrigerator shelf assembly. When the vertical wall is attached to the refrigerator shelf assembly, the vertical wall prevents items placed on the shelf from toppling off the back edge of the shelf assembly. At the user's discretion, the vertical wall may be quickly and easily removed from the shelf assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the wall is a formed retainer having an inserted U-shape such that the legs are received in the shelf sockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Forrest F. Wing, John J. Pink, Eric S. Svenby, Michael J. Eveland, Todd E. Kniffen, Ravi K. Sawhney, Timothy Mark Nugent, John Frank Zinni
  • Patent number: 7491327
    Abstract: A refrigerator water filter assembly is provided in the ceiling of a refrigerator and is adapted to hinge downwardly from the ceiling for changing the filter cartridge. The cartridge is normally partially recessed within the ceiling so as to minimize the use of space in the food compartment of the refrigerator. The filter assembly includes a base mounted in the refrigerator ceiling, a manifold pivotally mounted on the base, a filter cartridge attached to the manifold, and a cover pivotally mounted on the manifold so as to be movable between open and closed positions. When the cover is opened, the filter cartridge is angled downwardly from the ceiling for easy grasping by a person for replacement of the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: James H. Jenkins, Jr., David J. Olberding, Michael J. Eveland, Todd E. Kniffen, John Frank Zinni, Timothy Mark Nugent, Ravi Kumar Sawhney
  • Patent number: 7083725
    Abstract: A refrigerator water filter assembly is provided in the ceiling of a refrigerator and is adapted to hinge downwardly from the ceiling for changing the filter cartridge. The cartridge is normally partially recessed within the ceiling so as to minimize the use of space in the food compartment of the refrigerator. The filter assembly includes a base mounted in the refrigerator ceiling, a manifold pivotally mounted on the base, a filter cartridge attached to the manifold, and a cover pivotally mounted on the manifold so as to be movable between open and closed positions. When the cover is opened, the filter cartridge is angled downwardly from the ceiling for easy grasping by a person for replacement of the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: James H. Jenkins, Jr., David J. Olberding, Michael J. Eveland, Todd E. Kniffen, John Frank Zinni, Timothy Mark Nugent, Ravi Kumar Sawhney
  • Patent number: 7073876
    Abstract: An appliance, such as a refrigerator, is provided with a door handle with colored caps for covering the door handle fasteners. The caps are exchangeable with other caps having different colors, as chosen by the consumer. The refrigerator also includes storage buckets, shelves and drawers with colored trim pieces which are exchangeable with different colored trim pieces, as well as a water dispenser having a colored actuation button and a colored sump tray, both of which can be exchanged with different colored buttons and trays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Forrest F. Wing, Michael J. Eveland, Todd E. Kniffen, Thomas E. Gose, Ravi Kumar Sawhney, Timothy Mark Nugent, John Frank Zinni
  • Patent number: 7070249
    Abstract: An improved door bucket assembly is provided for a refrigerator or freezer door. The assembly includes a bucket pivotally mounted in a retainer mounted in the door, such that the bucket is movable between an upright position and tilt-out position. The bucket is open at the top such that items stored in the bucket are accessible when the bucket is in both the upright and tilt-out positions. A stop member limits the tilt-out movement of the bucket to 30°–45°. A clip on the retainer releasably engages a tab on the bucket to prevent accidental tilt-out of the bucket during movement of the door between open and closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Scott W. Leimkuehler, Roger K. Bush, Michael J. Eveland, Todd E. Kniffen, J. Michael Nurre, Ravi Kumar Sawhney, Timothy Mark Nugent, John Frank Zinni
  • Patent number: 7056435
    Abstract: A refrigerator water filter assembly is provided in the ceiling of a refrigerator and is adapted to hinge downwardly from the ceiling for changing the filter cartridge. The cartridge is normally partially recessed within the ceiling so as to minimize the use of space in the food compartment of the refrigerator. The filter assembly includes a base mounted in the refrigerator ceiling, a manifold pivotally mounted on the base, a filter cartridge attached to the manifold, and a cover pivotally mounted on the manifold so as to be movable between open and closed positions. When the cover is opened, the filter cartridge is angled downwardly from the ceiling for easy grasping by a person for replacement of the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: James H. Jenkins, David J. Olberding, Michael J. Eveland, Todd E. Kniffen, John Frank Zinni, Timothy Mark Nugent, Ravi Kumar Sawhney
  • Patent number: 6983615
    Abstract: A chiller compartment is provided that secures to the inside of a refrigerator door. The chiller compartment includes a pair of french doors that are connected by a linkage that causes the doors to simultaneously open or close. The french doors of the chiller compartment open and close automatically when the refrigerator door is open and shut. The chiller compartment also includes a tray of sufficient height to secure tall beverages or food items and prevent such items from toppling out of the chiller compartment while the refrigerator door is opened or closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis E. Winders, Eric S. Svenby, Jonathan J. Tiemeier, David J. Olberding, Michael J. Eveland, Todd E. Kniffen, Ravi Kumar Sawhney, Timothy Mark Nugent, John Frank Zinni, Raymond J. Chekal
  • Patent number: 6905183
    Abstract: An improved door bucket assembly is provided for a refrigerator or freezer door. The assembly includes a bucket pivotally mounted in a retainer mounted in the door, such that the bucket is movable between an upright position and tilt-out position. The bucket is open at the top such that items stored in the bucket are accessible when the bucket is in both the upright and tilt-out positions. A stop member limits the tilt-out movement of the bucket to 30°-45°. A clip on the retainer releasably engages a tab on the bucket to prevent accidental tilt-out of the bucket during movement of the door between open and closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Maytag Corporation
    Inventors: Scott W. Leimkuehler, Roger K. Bush, Michael J. Eveland, Todd E. Kniffen, J. Michael Nurre, Ravi Kumar Sawhney, Timothy Mark Nugent, John Frank Zinni
  • Publication number: 20050045761
    Abstract: A system for automatically correcting flight path of an aircraft onto a predetermined trajectory is provided. A sensor is configured to sense speed and direction of air relative to the aircraft at a predetermined distance in front of the aircraft. A navigation system is configured to determine displacement of a flight path of the aircraft from a predetermined trajectory. A processor is coupled to receive the sensed speed and direction of air from the sensor and the displacement of the flight path from the navigation system. The processor includes a first component that is configured to determine whether the speed of the air at the predetermined distance is indicative of turbulence, and a second component that is configured to automatically generate control signals to correct the flight path of the aircraft from the displacement onto the predetermined trajectory by a time when the aircraft enters the turbulence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Nugent, John Selmon
  • Publication number: 20050035242
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention automatically compensate control of an aircraft for an environmental condition, such as turbulence or wind shear. A sensor is configured to sense speed of air relative to an aircraft at a predetermined distance in front of the aircraft. A processor is coupled to receive the sensed speed of air from the sensor. The processor includes a first component configured to determine whether the speed of the air at the predetermined distance is indicative of an environmental condition, such as turbulence or wind shear. A second component is configured to automatically generate control signals for controlling the aircraft such that the environmental condition is automatically compensated by a time the aircraft enters the environmental condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Nugent, Massoud Sinai