Patents by Inventor Mark Terry

Mark Terry 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: 20170105397
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device configured to enable monitoring of the subsea surroundings of a trawl net or other seafood gathering device. The device comprises a cylindrical shell. The cylindrical shell comprises a sensor that generates data pertaining to the subsea surroundings of the device. The cylindrical shell also comprises a light source. The light source is a light-emitting device or a reflected beam of light. The sensor and the light source are rotatable around an axis extending to the ends of the cylindrical shell. The device further comprises one or more electrical components coupled to the sensor and the light source, and additionally communicatively coupled to a data processing device. At least a part of the cylindrical shell is transparent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Mark Terry, Scott Andrew Steber, Gregory Lewis Kress, Agustus Berman Shelander
  • Publication number: 20160364689
    Abstract: Through various embodiments, a traceability system may comprise a first tracking device configured to receive a pre-generated session identification number, wherein the pre-generated session identification number is assigned to a first load and a MAC address of the device. The device is further configured to initialize one or more environmental sensors of the device and generate, through the one or more environmental sensors, environmental data pertaining to one or more factors of an environment surrounding the device. The device is additionally configured to execute a propagation query to generate a second session identification number adapted from the pre-generated session identification number, the second session identification number being related to a second load derived from the first load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Mark Terry, Ahmed Alhafidh, Anastassia Kolosova, Corey Ryan Peet
  • Publication number: 20150156998
    Abstract: Described is a system, method, and platform for monitoring fishing environments and controlling devices associated therewith. A system includes a sensing array that comprises one or more sensors generating sensor data pertaining to environment characteristics of a fishing environment. Also included is a bidirectional communication subsystem to transmit the sensor data to a data processing device and transmit a control signal from the data processing device to the sensing array. A platform includes a data processing device, one or more controllers, and one or more sensors. The data processing device includes a processor configured to execute a plugin application bundle, a SaaS bundle, and an API bundle. Sensor data generated by the sensor(s) may be encrypted and stored in a secure cloud storage to be utilized by the plugin application bundle and the SaaS bundle. Based on the sensor data, the platform may manipulate devices associated with the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventor: Robert Mark Terry
  • Patent number: 8728207
    Abstract: In the method according to the invention for separating mercury from waste gases of a cement production process, the mercury is sorbed on a sorbent, the sorbent is subsequently discharged from the process and supplied to a discharge reactor which is operated with a carrier gas. The sorbent is heated there to temperatures of more than 250° C. so that the mercury is discharged from the sorbent and changed into the gas phase, the gas of the discharge reactor that has accumulated mercury subsequently having the dust removed from it in a preliminary dust removal device, and only a part-flow of the gas which has been enriched and had the dust removed from it in this manner being drawn off at high temperatures and cleaned in a subsequent sorption stage, whilst the remaining part-flow is brought to the temperature required for the discharge of the mercury in the discharge reactor in a heat transfer system and is again supplied as a carrier gas to the discharge reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventors: Dietmar Schulz, Ludger Brentrup, Karl Menzel, Reinhard Beilmann, Detlev Kupper, Mark Terry
  • Publication number: 20120286331
    Abstract: Integrated circuit (5) includes substrate (10) with surface (20) and structure (30) including base levels (45.i, 45.(i+1)), terminating cells (48, 49), and block (40) of standard cells arranged in rows (42.i, 42.(i+1)), and another type of block (60) outside block (40). Standard cells at at least two edges of block (40) have the following protections: (1) block (60) has strip of separation (41.j) having at least a minimum width from the edges of block (40), and protected by one of the following: (2) terminating cells (48, 49) reduce context effect and some terminating cells (48) are placed at i least one end of rows (42.i, 42.(i+1)) of standard cells within first-named block (40), and (3) the terminating cells (48, 49) reduce context effect and some terminating cells (49) are at one end of a column of standard cells within block (40). Other structures, devices, and processes are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Thomas J. Aton, Roger Mark Terry, Robert L. Pitts
  • Publication number: 20120118151
    Abstract: In the method according to the invention for separating mercury from waste gases of a cement production process, the mercury is sorbed on a sorbent, the sorbent is subsequently discharged from the process and supplied to a discharge reactor which is operated with a carrier gas. The sorbent is heated there to temperatures of more than 250° C. so that the mercury is discharged from the sorbent and changed into the gas phase, the gas of the discharge reactor that has accumulated mercury subsequently having the dust removed from it in a preliminary dust removal device, and only a part-flow of the gas which has been enriched and had the dust removed from it in this manner being drawn off at high temperatures and cleaned in a subsequent sorption stage, whilst the remaining part-flow is brought to the temperature required for the discharge of the mercury in the discharge reactor in a heat transfer system and is again supplied as a carrier gas to the discharge reactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Dietmar Schulz, Ludger Brentrup, Karl Menzel, Reinhard Beilmann, Detlev Kupper, Mark Terry
  • Patent number: 7987436
    Abstract: A method of making a mask design having optical proximity correction features is provided. The method can include obtaining a target pattern comprising a plurality of target pattern features corresponding to a plurality of features to be imaged on a substrate. The method can also comprise generating a mask design comprising mask features corresponding to the plurality of features to be imaged on the substrate and controlling the aspect ratio of at least one of the features of the plurality of features to be imaged on the substrate by positioning a sub-resolution assist feature proximate to the corresponding mask feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Scott William Jessen, Mark Terry, Robert Soper
  • Patent number: 7879236
    Abstract: A lagoon of effluent is established, comprising a set of sub-portions at different levels in the lagoon associated with a corresponding set of concentrations of dissolved oxygen, each sub-portion of the lagoon having a different concentration of dissolved oxygen. An incubator comprising a set of sub-portions associated with said set of concentrations of dissolved oxygen is established, each sub-portion of the incubator having a different concentration of dissolved oxygen. A volume of effluent from each sub-portion of the lagoon is transmitted to a corresponding sub-portion of an incubator having a substantially similar concentration of dissolved oxygen as said sub-portion of the lagoon. A first remediated volume of effluent is generated in said corresponding sub-portion of the incubator responsive to proliferating a first microorganism which uses a first compound in said volume of effluent as substrate for growth, the first microorganism enabling a first chemical reaction which alters the first compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Verdure Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Terry
  • Publication number: 20100089822
    Abstract: A lagoon of effluent is stablished, comprising a set of sub-portions at different levels in the lagoon associated with a corresponding set of concentrations of dissolved oxygen, each sub-portion of the lagoon having a different concentration of dissolved oxygen. An incubator comprising a set of sub-portions associated with said set of concentrations of dissolved oxygen is established, each sub-portion of the incubator having a different concentration of dissolved oxygen. A volume of effluent from each sub-portion of the lagoon is transmitted to a corresponding sub-portion of an incubator having a substantially similar concentration of dissolved oxygen as said sub-portion of the lagoon. A first remediated volume of effluent is generated in said corresponding sub-portion of the incubator responsive to proliferating a first microorganism which uses a first compound in said volume of effluent as substrate for growth, the first microorganism enabling a first chemical reaction which alters the first compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: VERDURE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Mark Terry
  • Publication number: 20090280226
    Abstract: Processing apparatus and method for meat, poultry and fish products include multiple successive immersions in sanitizing solutions at different temperatures within controlled environments including exposures to fluids at pressures different from ambient pressure to reduce resident microbial contaminants in preparation for packaging and distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: GLOBAL FOOD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Mark Terry
  • Publication number: 20090146259
    Abstract: A method of making a mask design having optical proximity correction features is provided. The method can include obtaining a target pattern comprising a plurality of target pattern features corresponding to a plurality of features to be imaged on a substrate. The method can also comprise generating a mask design comprising mask features corresponding to the plurality of features to be imaged on the substrate and controlling the aspect ratio of at least one of the features of the plurality of features to be imaged on the substrate by positioning a sub-resolution assist feature proximate to the corresponding mask feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Scott William Jessen, Mark Terry, Robert Soper
  • Patent number: 7512928
    Abstract: A method of making a mask design having optical proximity correction features is provided. The method can include obtaining a target pattern comprising a plurality of target pattern features corresponding to a plurality of features to be imaged on a substrate. The method can also comprise generating a mask design comprising mask features corresponding to the plurality of features to be imaged on the substrate and controlling the aspect ratio of at least one of the features of the plurality of features to be imaged on the substrate by positioning a sub-resolution assist feature proximate to the corresponding mask feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Scott William Jessen, Mark Terry, Robert Soper
  • Publication number: 20080020687
    Abstract: A dust collection device for a hand-held sanding block is disclosed. The dust collection device has an outer shell. The device also has a series of ribs and blocks to hold the sanding block in place along with a seal and baffles to contain the dust generated during the sanding process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventor: Mark Terry
  • Publication number: 20070158223
    Abstract: A storage bucket for tools is convertible to an integrated tool carrier, work platform and debris capturing apparatus through the release of a locking mechanism which allows its side walls to collapse outwardly with respect to its base in forming the platform, and where the debris is collected by a canvas, cloth or plastic webbing spanning the spaces between the adjacent side walls once opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventor: Mark Terry
  • Publication number: 20070082425
    Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment the invention, there is a device manufacturing method. The method can comprise providing a substrate comprising a radiation-sensitive material disposed thereon and directing a beam of radiation through an aperture such that the radiation produces at least two illumination poles. The method can also comprise exposing the substrate to the at least two illumination poles using off-axis illumination and varying a size of a first illumination pole of the at least two illumination poles with respect to a second illumination pole of the at least two illumination poles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Jessen, Robert Soper, Mark Terry
  • Publication number: 20070035031
    Abstract: A method of making a mask design having optical proximity correction features is provided. The method can include obtaining a target pattern comprising a plurality of target pattern features corresponding to a plurality of features to be imaged on a substrate. The method can also comprise generating a mask design comprising mask features corresponding to the plurality of features to be imaged on the substrate and controlling the aspect ratio of at least one of the features of the plurality of features to be imaged on the substrate by positioning a sub-resolution assist feature proximate to the corresponding mask feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Jessen, Mark Terry, Robert Soper
  • Publication number: 20060286227
    Abstract: Processing apparatus and method for meat, poultry and fish products include multiple successive immersions in sanitizing solutions at different successive temperatures within controlled environments including at fluid pressures different from ambient pressure to reduce resident microbial contaminants in preparation for packaging and distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventor: Mark Terry
  • Patent number: 7139599
    Abstract: Processing of plethysmographic signals via the cepstral domain is provided. In one embodiment, a cepstral domain plethysmographic signal processing method (200) includes the steps of obtaining (210) time domain plethysmographic signals, smoothing (220) the time domain plethysmographic signals, performing (230) a first-stage Fourier transformation of the time domain plethysmographic signals to frequency domain plethysmographic signals, computing (240) power spectrums from the frequency domain plethysmographic signals, scaling (250) the power spectrums with a logarithmic function, performing (260) a second-stage Fourier transformation on log-scaled spectrums to transform the power spectrums into cepstrums, and examining (270) the cepstrums to obtain information therefrom relating to a physiological condition of the patient such as the patient's pulse rate or SPO2 level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.
    Inventor: Alvin Mark Terry
  • Patent number: 6931269
    Abstract: Pulse oximetry is improved through classification of plethysmographic signals by processing the plethysmographic signals using a neural network that receives input coefficients from multiple signal domains including, for example, spectral, bispectral, cepstral and Wavelet filtered signal domains. In one embodiment, a plethysmographic signal obtained from a patient is transformed (240) from a first domain to a plurality of different signal domains (242, 243, 244, 245) to obtain a corresponding plurality of transformed plethysmographic signals. A plurality of sets of coefficients derived from the transformed plethysmographic signals are selected and directed to an input layer (251) of a neural network (250). The plethysmographic signal is classified by an output layer (253) of the neural network (250) that is connected to the input layer (251) by one or more hidden layers (252).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.
    Inventor: Alvin Mark Terry
  • Publication number: 20040171948
    Abstract: Processing of plethysmographic signals via the cepstral domain is provided. In one embodiment, a cepstral domain plethysmographic signal processing method (200) includes the steps of obtaining (210) time domain plethysmographic signals, smoothing (220) the time domain plethysmographic signals, performing (230) a first-stage Fourier transformation of the time domain plethysmographic signals to frequency domain plethysmographic signals, computing (240) power spectrums from the frequency domain plethysmographic signals, scaling (250) the power spectrums with a logarithmic function, performing (260) a second-stage Fourier transformation on log-scaled spectrums to transform the power spectrums into cepstrums, and examining (270) the cepstrums to obtain information therefrom relating to a physiological condition of the patient such as the patient's pulse rate or SPO2 level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventor: Alvin Mark Terry