Patents by Inventor Michael Andrew Smith
Michael Andrew Smith 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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Publication number: 20240278623Abstract: A cooling system includes an integrated cooling device, a refrigerant circuit and a cooling circuit. The integrated cooling device is configured to draw thermal energy from a component of a vehicle. The integrated cooling device includes a body and a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is embedded in the body. The heat exchanger includes an extended refrigerant channel and at least one of an extended coolant channel and a coolant reservoir. The extended refrigerant channel and the at least one of the extended coolant channel and the coolant reservoir drawing thermal energy from the body. The extended refrigerant channel draws thermal energy from the at least one of the extended coolant channel and the coolant reservoir. The refrigerant circuit is fluidically coupled to and circulates a refrigerant through the extended refrigerant channel. The coolant circuit is fluidically coupled to and circulates a coolant through the extended coolant channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2023Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Karl Bo Albert MIKKELSEN, Rolf B. KARLSSON, Michael Andrew SMITH
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Publication number: 20240064976Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed, including transistors, semiconductor devices and systems with isolation structures. Example semiconductor devices and methods include isolation structures with tapered sidewalls that intersect along a line at a trench bottom. Example semiconductor devices and methods are shown with different isolation structures in peripheral circuitry compared to isolation structures in a memory array.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Michael Andrew Smith
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Patent number: 11837283Abstract: A variety of applications can include a high voltage switch configured to translate supply voltages or other voltages to specific magnitudes in memory devices, with the high voltage switch designed to provide enhanced lifetime of components of the high voltage switch. A high voltage switch can include a high voltage diode coupled to an output node and to a gate of a high voltage transistor coupled to the output node. The high voltage diode can provide feedback of an output voltage to the gate of the high voltage transistor to relieve Fowler-Nordheim stress on the dielectric coupled to the gate in the transistor, where large shifts in threshold voltage of the transistor could otherwise result from the Fowler-Nordheim stress. The high voltage diode can be structured using a high voltage field effect transistor. Additional devices, systems, and methods are discussed.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Michael Andrew Smith
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Patent number: 11578520Abstract: A commercial vehicle used for parcel delivery is installed with a control module. The control module communicates wirelessly with a transmitter to give control to the vehicle operator. The vehicle operator can access the vehicle's cargo compartment through the bulkhead door and/or the rear door solely by using the transmitter as opposed to manually actuating the door latch. A door actuator is added to the bulkhead door such that when the bulkhead door is wirelessly actuated the door opens without operator assistance, and the process of the door opening does not damage the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle operator can initiate the control module to allow a push-button start and stop of the vehicle's ignition system. Such elements contribute to time savings and cost savings for parcel delivery operators.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: The Shyft Group, Inc.Inventors: Ernest M. McDonald, II, James M. Newcomer, Michael Andrew Smith, Samuel Francis Colalillo, Jr., Shan Lentine, Marcia Ann Blevens
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Publication number: 20220415390Abstract: A variety of applications can include a high voltage switch configured to translate supply voltages or other voltages to specific magnitudes in memory devices, with the high voltage switch designed to provide enhanced lifetime of components of the high voltage switch. A high voltage switch can include a high voltage diode coupled to an output node and to a gate of a high voltage transistor coupled to the output node. The high voltage diode can provide feedback of an output voltage to the gate of the high voltage transistor to relieve Fowler-Nordheim stress on the dielectric coupled to the gate in the transistor, where large shifts in threshold voltage of the transistor could otherwise result from the Fowler-Nordheim stress. The high voltage diode can be structured using a high voltage field effect transistor. Additional devices, systems, and methods are discussed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventor: Michael Andrew Smith
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Patent number: 11443798Abstract: A variety of applications can include a high voltage switch configured to translate supply voltages or other voltages to specific magnitudes in memory devices, with the high voltage switch designed to provide enhanced lifetime of components of the high voltage switch. A high voltage switch can include a high voltage diode coupled to an output node and to a gate of a high voltage transistor coupled to the output node. The high voltage diode can provide feedback of an output voltage to the gate of the high voltage transistor to relieve Fowler-Nordheim stress on the dielectric coupled to the gate in the transistor, where large shifts in threshold voltage of the transistor could otherwise result from the Fowler-Nordheim stress. The high voltage diode can be structured using a high voltage field effect transistor. Additional devices, systems, and methods are discussed.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Michael Andrew Smith
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Publication number: 20210332629Abstract: A commercial vehicle used for parcel delivery is installed with a control module. The control module communicates wirelessly with a transmitter to give control to the vehicle operator. The vehicle operator can access the vehicle's cargo compartment through the bulkhead door and/or the rear door solely by using the transmitter as opposed to manually actuating the door latch. A door actuator is added to the bulkhead door such that when the bulkhead door is wirelessly actuated the door opens without operator assistance, and the process of the door opening does not damage the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle operator can initiate the control module to allow a push-button start and stop of the vehicle's ignition system. Such elements contribute to time savings and cost savings for parcel delivery operators.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Ernest M. McDonald, II, James M. Newcomer, Michael Andrew Smith, Samuel Francis Colalillo, JR., Shan Lentine, Marcia Ann Blevens
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Patent number: 11035165Abstract: A commercial vehicle used for parcel delivery is installed with a control module. The control module communicates wirelessly with a transmitter to give control to the vehicle operator. The vehicle operator can access the vehicle's cargo compartment through the bulkhead door and/or the rear door solely by using the transmitter as opposed to manually actuating the door latch. A door actuator is added to the bulkhead door such that when the bulkhead door is wirelessly actuated the door opens without operator assistance, and the process of the door opening does not damage the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle operator can initiate the control module to allow a push-button start and stop of the vehicle's ignition system. Such elements contribute to time savings and cost savings for parcel delivery operators.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: The Shyft Group, Inc.Inventors: Ernest M. McDonald, II, James M. Newcomer, Michael Andrew Smith, Samuel Francis Colalillo, Jr., Shan Lentine, Marcia Ann Blevens
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Publication number: 20190226260Abstract: A commercial vehicle used for parcel delivery is installed with a control module. The control module communicates wirelessly with a transmitter to give control to the vehicle operator. The vehicle operator can access the vehicle's cargo compartment through the bulkhead door and/or the rear door solely by using the transmitter as opposed to manually actuating the door latch. A door actuator is added to the bulkhead door such that when the bulkhead door is wirelessly actuated the door opens without operator assistance, and the process of the door opening does not damage the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle operator can initiate the control module to allow a push-button start and stop of the vehicle's ignition system. Such elements contribute to time savings and cost savings for parcel delivery operators.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Applicant: Spartan Motors, Inc.Inventors: Ernest M. McDonald, II, James M. Newcomer, Michael Andrew Smith, Samuel Francis Colalillo, Jr., Shan Lentine, Marcia Ann Blevens
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Patent number: 10246921Abstract: A commercial vehicle used for parcel delivery is installed with a control module. The control module communicates wirelessly with a transmitter to give control to the vehicle operator. The vehicle operator can access the vehicle's cargo compartment through the bulkhead door and/or the rear door solely by using the transmitter as opposed to manually actuating the door latch. A door actuator is added to the bulkhead door such that when the bulkhead door is wirelessly actuated the door opens without operator assistance, and the process of the door opening does not damage the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle operator can initiate the control module to allow a push-button start and stop of the vehicle's ignition system. Such elements contribute to time savings and cost savings for parcel delivery operators.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2011Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Spartan Motors, Inc.Inventors: Ernest M. McDonald, II, James M. Newcomer, Michael Andrew Smith, Samuel Francis Colalillo, Jr., Shan Lentine, Marcia Ann Blevens
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Patent number: 8786020Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe a semiconductor device implementing the reduced-surface-field (RESURF) effect. The semiconductor device comprises a source/drain region having a plurality of isolation regions interleaved with source/drain extension regions. A gate electrode is formed on the semiconductor device, where the gate electrode includes gate finger elements formed over the isolation regions to induce capacitive coupling. The gate finger elements enhance the depletion of the source/drain extension regions, thus inducing a higher breakdown voltage.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Intel CorporationInventor: Michael Andrew Smith
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Publication number: 20120273891Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe a semiconductor device implementing the reduced-surface-field (RESURF) effect. The semiconductor device comprises a source/drain region having a plurality of isolation regions interleaved with source/drain extension regions. A gate electrode is formed on the semiconductor device, where the gate electrode includes gate finger elements formed over the isolation regions to induce capacitive coupling. The gate finger elements enhance the depletion of the source/drain extension regions, thus inducing a higher breakdown voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventor: Michael Andrew Smith
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Publication number: 20120271486Abstract: A commercial vehicle used for parcel delivery is installed with a control module. The control module communicates wirelessly with a transmitter to give control to the vehicle operator. The vehicle operator can access the vehicle's cargo compartment through the bulkhead door and/or the rear door solely by using the transmitter as opposed to manually actuating the door latch. A door actuator is added to the bulkhead door such that when the bulkhead door is wirelessly actuated the door opens without operator assistance, and the process of the door opening does not damage the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle operator can initiate the control module to allow a push-button start and stop of the vehicle's ignition system. Such elements contribute to time savings and cost savings for parcel delivery operators.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: Spartan Motors, Inc.Inventors: Ernest M. McDonald, II, James M. Newcomer, Michael Andrew Smith, Samuel Francis Colalillo, JR., Shan Lentine, Marcia Ann Blevens
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Patent number: 8236640Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe a semiconductor device implementing the reduced-surface-field (RESURF) effect. The semiconductor device comprises a source/drain region having a plurality of isolation regions interleaved with source/drain extension regions. A gate electrode is formed on the semiconductor device, where the gate electrode includes gate finger elements formed over the isolation regions to induce capacitive coupling. The gate finger elements enhance the depletion of the source/drain extension regions, thus inducing a higher breakdown voltage.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Intel CorporationInventor: Michael Andrew Smith
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Publication number: 20110147844Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe a semiconductor device implementing the reduced-surface-field (RESURF) effect. The semiconductor device comprises a source/drain region having a plurality of isolation regions interleaved with source/drain extension regions. A gate electrode is formed on the semiconductor device, where the gate electrode includes gate finger elements formed over the isolation regions to induce capacitive coupling. The gate finger elements enhance the depletion of the source/drain extension regions, thus inducing a higher breakdown voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventor: Michael Andrew Smith
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Patent number: 7687587Abstract: A silicone composition according to the present invention comprises (A) an organopolysiloxane resin having an average of at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups per molecule, (B) an organohydrogensilane in an amount sufficient to cure the composition, (C) an effective amount of a reactive diluent comprising (i) an organosiloxane having an average of at least two alkenyl groups per molecule and a viscosity of from 0.001 to 2 Pa·s at 25° C., wherein the viscosity of (C)(i) is not greater than 20% of the viscosity of component (A), and (ii) an organohydrogensiloxane having an average of at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule and a viscosity of from 0.001 to 2 Pa·s at 25° C., in an amount sufficient to provide from 0.5 to 3 moles of silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in (C)(ii) to moles of alkenyl groups in (C)(i), and (D) a catalytic amount of a hydrosilylation catalyst; and a cured silicone resin prepared by curing the silicone composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2005Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Michael Andrew Smith, Bizhong Zhu
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Publication number: 20090124781Abstract: Branched polysilane copolymers are prepared via a Wurtz-type coupling reaction by reacting a mixture of two different dihalosilanes and a single trihalosilane with an alkali metal coupling agent in an organic liquid medium. The branched polysilane copolymers are recovered from the reaction mixture. Capped branched polysilane copolymers are prepared via the same Wurtz-type coupling reaction with addition of a capping agent to the reaction mixture. The capping agent is a monohalosilane, monoalkoxysilane, dialkoxysilane, or trialkoxysilane. The branched polysilane copolymers and the capped branched polysilane copolymers are soluble in organic liquid medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2006Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Travis Hein, Russell King, Binh Thanh Nguyen, Herschel Henry Reese, Michael Andrew Smith, Hanh Xuan Vo