Patents by Inventor Michael P. Grace

Michael P. Grace 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).

  • Selective test pattern processor
    Patent number: 9274172
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product to test a semiconductor device are described. The method includes receiving a set of test patterns for testing the semiconductor device and a user selecting a subset of the set of test patterns. The method also includes cataloging a content of pattern files associated with the subset of the set of test patterns to generate a catalog, and processing the catalog to output test data to the semiconductor device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Donato O. Forlenza, Orazio P. Forlenza, Michael P. Grace, Bryan J. Robbins
  • Selective test pattern processor
    Patent number: 9274173
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product to test a semiconductor device are described. The system includes an input interface to receive a set of test patterns to test the semiconductor device and a user selection corresponding to a subset of the set of test patterns. The system also includes a processor to process the subset of the set of test patterns to output test data to the semiconductor device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Donato O. Forlenza, Orazio P. Forlenza, Michael P. Grace, Bryan J. Robbins
  • SELECTIVE TEST PATTERN PROCESSOR
    Publication number: 20150113350
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product to test a semiconductor device are described. The system includes an input interface to receive a set of test patterns to test the semiconductor device and a user selection corresponding to a subset of the set of test patterns. The system also includes a processor to process the subset of the set of test patterns to output test data to the semiconductor device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Donato O. Forlenza, Orazio P. Forlenza, Michael P. Grace, Bryan J. Robbins
  • SELECTIVE TEST PATTERN PROCESSOR
    Publication number: 20150113349
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product to test a semiconductor device are described. The method includes receiving a set of test patterns for testing the semiconductor device and a user selecting a subset of the set of test patterns. The method also includes cataloging a content of pattern files associated with the subset of the set of test patterns to generate a catalog, and processing the catalog to output test data to the semiconductor device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Donato O. Forlenza, Orazio P. Forlenza, Michael P. Grace, Bryan J. Robbins
  • Switched-resonance antenna phase shifter and phased array incorporating same
    Patent number: 7880685
    Abstract: Controlled phase shift in the operation of an RF antenna element is achieved by selectively choosing between different modes of antenna element resonance. Additional phase control resolution is achieved by combining this with other types of phase shifters. Such phase shifters are especially useful within a phased array of RF antenna radiator elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Toyon Research Corporation
    Inventors: Bill R. Norvell, Robert A. York, Michael P. Grace
  • Inflatable-collapsible transreflector antenna
    Patent number: 7133001
    Abstract: A large aperture lightweight antenna uses an inflatable spherical surface deployed within a lighter than air platform. Beam steering is accomplished by moving the RF feedpoint(s) with respect to the reflector. The antenna can use an inflatable collapsible transreflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Toyon Research Corporation
    Inventors: A. Vincent Mrstik, Michael A. Gilbert, Michael P. Grace