Patents by Inventor Michael Harr

Michael Harr 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: 12332840
    Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to systems and methods of data storage, and more particularly to automatic file site clone generation. In certain embodiments, a computing device may include receiving a selection indicating that a clone directory is visible in a head node. In response to the selection indicating that the clone directory to be visible in the head node, the computing device may include generating a snapshot of a target file system. Also, the computing device may include duplicating a directory of the target file system into the clone directory. Further, the computing device may include mapping an address of the target file system into the clone directory. The computing device may include linking the clone directory to the head node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: John Michael Harres, Mark Leroy Shellenbaum, Bhaskar Sarkar
  • Patent number: 12189796
    Abstract: An instruction is received to define or modify a permission constraint corresponding to one or more file. A period of time is determined, where the period is one during which the defined or modified permission constraint is to apply to the one or more files. It is determined that the one or more files are to be deleted following completion of the period of time. A permission-instruction data set representing the permission constraint and a flag indicating that the one or more files are to be deleted following completion of the period of time are stored in a data store. It is detected that the period of time has ended. The one or more files are deleted in response to the detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: John Michael Harres, Darren James Moffat, Mark Leroy Shellenbaum
  • Patent number: 12182278
    Abstract: Using a computer system, an instruction is received to define or modify a permission constraint corresponding to one or more files. A permission-instruction data set representing the permission constraint is stored in a data store. Subsequent to storing the permission-instruction data, a user request to access a particular file is intercepted. The data store is queried to determine whether any pending permission-instruction data set corresponds to the particular file. In response to the query, it is determined that the permission-instruction data set corresponds to the particular file. A permission constraint of the particular file is added or modified based on the permission-instruction data set. Based on the modified or added permission constraint, it is determined whether and/or an extent to which the user request is authorized. A response to the user request based on the determination as to whether and/or an extent to which the user request is authorized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: John Michael Harres, Darren James Moffat, Mark Leroy Shellenbaum
  • Patent number: 12148854
    Abstract: The present invention proposes a method to form a double-graded CdSeTe thin film. The method comprises providing a base substrate, forming a first CdSewTe1-w layer having a first amount w1 of selenium in it, forming a second CdSewTe1-w layer having a second amount w2 of selenium in it and forming a third CdSewTe1-w layer having a third amount w3 of selenium in it. The second amount w2 lies in the range between 0.25 and 0.4, whereas each of the amounts w1 and w3 lies in the range extending from 0 to 1. According to the present invention, the energy gap in the first and the third CdSewTe1-w layers is equal to or higher than 1.45 eV and the energy gap in the second CdSewTe1-w layer lies in the range between 1.38 eV and 1.45 eV and is smaller than the energy gap in the first and the third CdSewTe1-w layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignees: China Triumph International Engineering Co., Ltd., CTF Solar GmbH
    Inventors: Shou Peng, Xinjian Yin, Ganhua Fu, Daniele Menossi, Michael Harr, Bastian Siepchen
  • Publication number: 20240362184
    Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to systems and methods of data storage, and more particularly to automatic file site clone generation. In certain embodiments, a computing device may include receiving a selection indicating that a clone directory is visible in a head node. In response to the selection indicating that the clone directory to be visible in the head node, the computing device may include generating a snapshot of a target file system. Also, the computing device may include duplicating a directory of the target file system into the clone directory. Further, the computing device may include mapping an address of the target file system into the clone directory. The computing device may include linking the clone directory to the head node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: John Michael Harres, Mark Leroy Shellenbaum, Bhaskar Sarkar
  • Patent number: 12067132
    Abstract: Using a computer system, an instruction is received to define or modify a permission constraint corresponding to one or more files. A permission-instruction data set representing the permission constraint is stored in a data store. Subsequent to storing the permission-instruction data, a user request to access a particular file is intercepted. The data store is queried to determine whether any pending permission-instruction data set corresponds to the particular file. In response to the query, it is determined that the permission-instruction data set corresponds to the particular file. A permission constraint of the particular file is added or modified based on the permission-instruction data set. Based on the modified or added permission constraint, it is determined whether and/or an extent to which the user request is authorized. A response to the user request based on the determination as to whether and/or an extent to which the user request is authorized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: John Michael Harres, Darren James Moffat, Mark Leroy Shellenbaum
  • Patent number: 12046493
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for determining the position of a substrate within a closed chamber, wherein the substrate is moved within the chamber by a transport system comprising at least one rotating shaft. A load-converting element is provided adjacent to at least one of the rotating shafts, wherein the load-converting element detects a load acting on the at least one rotating shaft and converts it into an electrical parameter. While no substrate is present on the at least one rotating shaft, a first output signal corresponding to a first value of the electrical parameter is measured. The output signal is then monitored and a presence of the substrate on the at least one rotating shaft is detected when the output signal differs from the first output signal by at least a predetermined amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignees: China Thumph International Engineering Co., Ltd., CTF Solar GmbH
    Inventors: Shou Peng, Michael Harr, Xinjian Yin, Ganhua Fu, Christian Kraft, Stefan Rau, Bastian Siepchen
  • Patent number: 11978816
    Abstract: Object of the invention is to provide a new thin film device comprising at least one thin film cell, wherein the thin film cell comprises a first electrode, a photoactive layer and a second electrode, wherein the photoactive layer is arranged between the first and the second electrode, wherein at least one additional conductive line is arranged within an active area of the thin film cell and included in the photoactive layer and electrically interconnected with the first electrode and electrically insulated from the second electrode. Furthermore, the invention provides a method of forming a thin film device comprising at least one thin film cell, wherein the thin film cell comprises a first electrode, a photoactive layer and a second electrode and the photoactive layer is arranged between the first and the second electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignees: China Triumph International Engineering Co., Ltd., CTF Solar GmbH
    Inventors: Shou Peng, Michael Harr, Xinjian Yin, Ganhua Fu, Krishnakumar Velappan, Bastian Siepchen
  • Patent number: 11764088
    Abstract: The subject of this invention is a method for testing the data and control interface of individual machines intended for interconnection in an inline system for solar cell production. Furthermore, an Interface-Tester suitable for executing the testing method is disclosed. The method for testing comprises the steps of feeding a dummy workpiece to the tested machine and connecting the interface tester to the standard interface of the machine. Consecutively the interface tester sends controlling signals to the machine and receives the signals from the tested machine. The received signals are compared to reference signals and evaluated. The interface tester comprises a standard interface for coupling the machines in an inline system for solar cell production. Furthermore, the interface tester is equipped with at least one CPU, a volatile and/or non-volatile memory, communication modules, couplers and connectors and at least one human-machine interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignees: CHINA TRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING CO., LTD., CTF SOLAR GMBH
    Inventors: Shou Peng, Xinjian Yin, Ganhua Fu, Zhizhong Liao, Marcel Mischke, Michael Harr, Bastian Siepchen
  • Publication number: 20230205899
    Abstract: Using a computer system, an instruction is received to define or modify a permission constraint corresponding to one or more files. A permission-instruction data set representing the permission constraint is stored in a data store. Subsequent to storing the permission-instruction data, a user request to access a particular file is intercepted. The data store is queried to determine whether any pending permission-instruction data set corresponds to the particular file. In response to the query, it is determined that the permission-instruction data set corresponds to the particular file. A permission constraint of the particular file is added or modified based on the permission-instruction data set. Based on the modified or added permission constraint, it is determined whether and/or an extent to which the user request is authorized. A response to the user request based on the determination as to whether and/or an extent to which the user request is authorized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: John Michael Harres, Darren James Moffat, Mark Leroy Shellenbaum
  • Publication number: 20230205900
    Abstract: An instruction is received to define or modify a permission constraint corresponding to one or more file. A period of time is determined, where the period is one during which the defined or modified permission constraint is to apply to the one or more files. It is determined that the one or more files are to be deleted following completion of the period of time. A permission-instruction data set representing the permission constraint and a flag indicating that the one or more files are to be deleted following completion of the period of time are stored in a data store. It is detected that the period of time has ended. The one or more files are deleted in response to the detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: John Michael Harres, Darren James Moffat, Mark Leroy Shellenbaum
  • Publication number: 20230205903
    Abstract: Using a computer system, an instruction is received to define or modify a permission constraint corresponding to one or more files. A permission-instruction data set representing the permission constraint is stored in a data store. Subsequent to storing the permission-instruction data, a user request to access a particular file is intercepted. The data store is queried to determine whether any pending permission-instruction data set corresponds to the particular file. In response to the query, it is determined that the permission-instruction data set corresponds to the particular file. A permission constraint of the particular file is added or modified based on the permission-instruction data set. Based on the modified or added permission constraint, it is determined whether and/or an extent to which the user request is authorized. A response to the user request based on the determination as to whether and/or an extent to which the user request is authorized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: John Michael Harres, Darren James Moffat, Mark Leroy Shellenbaum
  • Publication number: 20230093560
    Abstract: The subject of this invention is a method for testing the data and control interface of individual machines intended for interconnection in an inline system for solar cell production. Furthermore, an Interface-Tester suitable for executing the testing method is disclosed. The method for testing comprises the steps of feeding a dummy workpiece to the tested machine and connecting the interface tester to the standard interface of the machine. Consecutively the interface tester sends controlling signals to the machine and receives the signals from the tested machine. The received signals are compared to reference signals and evaluated. The interface tester comprises a standard interface for coupling the machines in an inline system for solar cell production. Furthermore, the interface tester is equipped with at least one CPU, a volatile and/or non-volatile memory, communication modules, couplers and connectors and at least one human-machine interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicants: CHINA TRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING CO., LTD., CTF SOLAR GMBH
    Inventors: SHOU PENG, XINJIAN YIN, GANHUA FU, ZHIZHONG LIAO, MARCEL MISCHKE, MICHAEL HARR, BASTIAN SIEPCHEN
  • Patent number: 11563138
    Abstract: The present invention proposes a method to form a CdSeTe thin film with a defined amount of selenium and with a high quality. The method comprises the steps of providing a base substrate and of depositing a partial CdSeTe layer on a first portion of the base substrate. The step of depositing a partial CdSeTe layer is performed at least twice, wherein a predetermined time period without deposition of a partial CdSeTe layer on the first portion of the base substrate is provided between two subsequent steps of depositing a partial CdSeTe layer. The temperature of the base substrate and the CdSeTe layer already deposited on the first portion of the base substrate is controlled during the predetermined time period such that re-evaporation of Cd and/or Te from the CdSeTe layer already deposited takes place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignees: CHINA TRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING CO., LTD., CTF SOLAR GMBH
    Inventors: Shou Peng, Xinjian Yin, Ganhua Fu, Krishnakumar Velappan, Michael Harr, Bastian Siepchen
  • Publication number: 20220352408
    Abstract: The present invention proposes a method to form a CdSeTe thin film with a defined amount of selenium and with a high quality. The method comprises the steps of providing a base substrate and of depositing a partial CdSeTe layer on a first portion of the base substrate. The step of depositing a partial CdSeTe layer is performed at least twice, wherein a predetermined time period without deposition of a partial CdSeTe layer on the first portion of the base substrate is provided between two subsequent steps of depositing a partial CdSeTe layer. The temperature of the base substrate and the CdSeTe layer already deposited on the first portion of the base substrate is controlled during the predetermined time period such that re-evaporation of Cd and/or Te from the CdSeTe layer already deposited takes place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicants: CHINA TRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING CO., LTD., CTF SOLAR GMBH
    Inventors: SHOU PENG, XINJIAN YIN, GANHUA FU, KRISHNAKUMAR VELAPPAN, MICHAEL HARR, BASTIAN SIEPCHEN
  • Publication number: 20220246786
    Abstract: The present invention proposes a method to form a double-graded CdSeTe thin film. The method comprises providing a base substrate, forming a first CdSewTe1-w layer having a first amount w1 of selenium in it, forming a second CdSewTe1-w layer having a second amount w2 of selenium in it and forming a third CdSewTe1-w layer having a third amount w3 of selenium in it. The second amount w2 lies in the range between 0.25 and 0.4, whereas each of the amounts w1 and w3 lies in the range extending from 0 to 1. According to the present invention, the energy gap in the first and the third CdSewTe1-w layers is equal to or higher than 1.45 eV and the energy gap in the second CdSewTe1-w layer lies in the range between 1.38 eV and 1.45 eV and is smaller than the energy gap in the first and the third CdSewTe1-w layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicants: CHINA TRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING CO., LTD., CTF SOLAR GMBH
    Inventors: SHOU PENG, XINJIAN YIN, GANHUA FU, DANIELE MENOSSI, MICHAEL HARR, BASTIAN SIEPCHEN
  • Patent number: 11121282
    Abstract: The present invention describes a method for producing CdTe thin-film solar cells, in which special parameters of different processing steps and a special sequence of processing steps result in improved characteristics of the produced CdTe solar cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignees: CHINA TRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING CO., LTD., CTF SOLAR GMBH
    Inventors: Christian Drost, Sven Frauenstein, Michael Harr, Shou Peng
  • Publication number: 20210210650
    Abstract: The present invention describes a method for producing CdTe thin-film solar cells, in which special parameters of different processing steps and a special sequence of processing steps result in improved characteristics of the produced CdTe solar cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicants: CHINA TRIUMPH INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING CO., LTD., CTF SOLAR GMBH
    Inventors: CHRISTIAN DROST, SVEN FRAUENSTEIN, MICHAEL HARR, SHOU PENG
  • Publication number: 20210013072
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for determining the position of a substrate within a closed chamber, wherein the substrate is moved within the chamber by a transport system comprising at least one rotating shaft. A load-converting element is provided adjacent to at least one of the rotating shafts, wherein the load-converting element detects a load acting on the at least one rotating shaft and converts it into an electrical parameter. While no substrate is present on the at least one rotating shaft, a first output signal corresponding to a first value of the electrical parameter is measured. The output signal is then monitored and a presence of the substrate on the at least one rotating shaft is detected when the output signal differs from the first output signal by at least a predetermined amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicants: China Triumph International Engineering Co., Ltd., CTF Solar GmbH
    Inventors: Shou PENG, Michael HARR, Xinjian YIN, Ganhua FU, Christian KRAFT, Stefan RAU, Bastian SIEPCHEN
  • Publication number: 20210013352
    Abstract: Object of the invention is to provide a new thin film device comprising at least one thin film cell, wherein the thin film cell comprises a first electrode, a photoactive layer and a second electrode, wherein the photoactive layer is arranged between the first and the second electrode, wherein at least one additional conductive line is arranged within an active area of the thin film cell and included in the photoactive layer and electrically interconnected with the first electrode and electrically insulated from the second electrode. Furthermore, the invention provides a method of forming a thin film device comprising at least one thin film cell, wherein the thin film cell comprises a first electrode, a photoactive layer and a second electrode and the photoactive layer is arranged between the first and the second electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicants: China Triumph International Engineering Co., Ltd., CTF Solar GmbH
    Inventors: Shou PENG, Michael HARR, Xinjian YIN, Ganhua FU, Krishnakumar VELAPPAN, Bastian SIEPCHEN