Patents by Inventor Neil John Simpson
Neil John Simpson 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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Patent number: 11768240Abstract: A built-in self-test (BIST) method includes providing expanded test patterns to a logic circuit under test, generating a first signature based on a response of the logic circuit to the expanded test patterns, generating a second signature based on the first signature, wherein the second signature is a compressed version of the first signature, selecting one of the first signature or the second signature in response to a control signal, comparing the selected one of the first signature or the second signature to an expected signature, and, based on the comparison of the selected one of the first signature or the second signature to the expected signature, determining that the logic circuit passes or fails BIST.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Neil John Simpson, Alan David Hales
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Publication number: 20230203336Abstract: The invention pertains generally to paints containing a binder curable by an autoxidation mechanism and at least one drier comprising a sulfonate compound of vanadium of formula (VII) where R1 and R2 are independently selected from a group involving hydrogen, C1-C12 alkyl, C1-C12 halogenated alkyl, C6-C10 aryl, benzyl; and whereas aryl and benzyl can be optionally substituted by up to three substituents independently selected from a group involving C1-C20 alkyl, and hydroxy(C1-C2)alkyl.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2021Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: Borchers GmbHInventors: Martin KLUSSMAN, Neil John SIMPSON, Jan HONZICEK, Petr KALENDA, Jaromir VINKLAREK, Iva CHARAMZOVA
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Publication number: 20210333324Abstract: A built-in self-test (BIST) method includes providing expanded test patterns to a logic circuit under test, generating a first signature based on a response of the logic circuit to the expanded test patterns, generating a second signature based on the first signature, wherein the second signature is a compressed version of the first signature, selecting one of the first signature or the second signature in response to a control signal, comparing the selected one of the first signature or the second signature to an expected signature, and, based on the comparison of the selected one of the first signature or the second signature to the expected signature, determining that the logic circuit passes or fails BIST.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Neil John Simpson, Alan David Hales
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Patent number: 11092650Abstract: A built-in self-test (BIST) method includes providing expanded test patterns to a logic circuit under test, generating a first signature based on a response of the logic circuit to the expanded test patterns, generating a second signature based on the first signature, wherein the second signature is a compressed version of the first signature, selecting one of the first signature or the second signature in response to a control signal, comparing the selected one of the first signature or the second signature to an expected signature, and, based on the comparison of the selected one of the first signature or the second signature to the expected signature, determining that the logic circuit passes or fails BIST.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Neil John Simpson, Alan David Hales
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Publication number: 20190227122Abstract: A built-in self-test (BIST) method includes providing expanded test patterns to a logic circuit under test, generating a first signature based on a response of the logic circuit to the expanded test patterns, generating a second signature based on the first signature, wherein the second signature is a compressed version of the first signature, selecting one of the first signature or the second signature in response to a control signal, comparing the selected one of the first signature or the second signature to an expected signature, and, based on the comparison of the selected one of the first signature or the second signature to the expected signature, determining that the logic circuit passes or fails BIST.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Neil John Simpson, Alan David Hales
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Patent number: 10247780Abstract: The PRPG provides the test stimulus to the circuit, but it can only generate a finite number of care-bits from any given input seed which limits the maximum coverage that can be achieved. The only way to increase the coverage is to provide additional seed input data to the PRPG. The on-chip one time only programmable eFuse is used to store new PRPG seed data inputs and corresponding MISR output signature data for comparison. An XOR circuit option on the output of the MISR is operable to further compress the output data.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Neil John Simpson, Alan David Hales
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Publication number: 20190041459Abstract: The PRPG provides the test stimulus to the circuit, but it can only generate a finite number of care-bits from any given input seed which limits the maximum coverage that can be achieved. The only way to increase the coverage is to provide additional seed input data to the PRPG. The on-chip one time only programmable eFuse is used to store new PRPG seed data inputs and corresponding MISR output signature data for comparison. An XOR circuit option on the output of the MISR is operable to further compress the output data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Neil John Simpson, Alan David Hales
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Publication number: 20130345358Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of branched addition copolymers in systems which can be cured post synthesis to form for example polymer coatings, sealants, inks, adhesives or composites and also relates to methods of preparing the cured systems, compositions comprising such copolymers and the use of the compositions in for example but not limited to coatings, inks, sealants, adhesives or composites.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2010Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: UNILEVER PLCInventors: Paul Hugh Findlay, Sharon Todd, Steven Paul Rannard, Brodyck James Lachlan Royles, Neil John Simpson, Roselyne Marie Andree Baudry
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Publication number: 20120178835Abstract: The present invention relates to branched addition copolymers which can be cured post synthesis to form films or membranes, methods for their preparation, compositions comprising such copolymers and their use in film or membrane preparation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2010Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: Unilever PLCInventors: Paul Hugh Findlay, Sharon Todd, Steven Paul Rannard, Brodyck James Lachlan Royles, Neil John Simpson, Roselyne Marie Andree Baudry
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Publication number: 20120157318Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a branched addition copolymer in combination with a polymer in a solution or melt formulation to reduce the viscosity of the solution formulation and/or melt formulation compared to the viscosity of a solution and/or melt comprising the polymer alone wherein the branched addition copolymer is obtainable by an addition polymerisation process, methods for the preparation of the formulations, and novel branched addition copolymers for use as same.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: UNILEVER PLCInventors: Paul Hugh Findlay, Brodyck James Lachlan Royles, Roselyne Marie Andree Baudry, Neil John Simpson, Sharon Todd, Steven Paul Rannard
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Publication number: 20120157551Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of branched addition copolymers possessing melt or solution viscosities lower than the linear polymer analogues of equivalent or greater weight average molecular weight, compositions comprising said copolymers, methods for their preparation, and he use of novel polymers per se in for example but not limited to solution formulations or melt formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: UNILEVER PLCInventors: Paul Hugh Findlay, Brodyck James Lachlan Royles, Roselyne Marie Andree Baudry, Neil John Simpson, Sharon Todd, Steven Paul Rannard
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Publication number: 20120108679Abstract: The present invention relates to a branched copolymer comprising a hydrophilic component obtainable by an addition polymerisation process and compositions and uses thereof said copolymer comprising: i) a residue of at least one monofunctional monomer comprising one polymerisable double bond per molecule and a molecular weight of less than 1000 Daltons; ii) a residue of at least one multifunctional monomer comprising at least two polymerisable double bonds per molecule and a molecular weight of less than 1000 Daltons; and wherein the end termini of the copolymer chains comprise one or more of a residue of a chain transfer agent; an initiator or a terminal group derived from a termination reaction; wherein; the molar ratio of the monofunctional monomer to multifunctional monomer is between 50:1 to 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: UNILEVER PLCInventors: Paul Hugh Findlay, Brodyck James Lachlan Royles, Neil John Simpson, Sharon Todd, Steven Paul Rannard, Jonathan Victor Mark Weaver, Roselyne Marie Andree Baudry
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Publication number: 20120108678Abstract: The present invention relates to a branched copolymer obtainable by an addition polymerisation process and uses and compositions thereof comprising: i) a residue of at least one monofunctional monomer comprising one polymerisable double bond per molecule and a molecular weight of less than 1000 Daltons; ii) a residue of at least one multifunctional monomer comprising at least two polymerisable double bonds per molecule and a molecular weight of less than 1000 Daltons; and wherein the end termini of the copolymer chains comprise one or more of a residue of a chain transfer agent; an initiator or a terminal group derived from a termination reaction; wherein; the molar ratio of the monofunctional monomer to multifunctional monomer is between 50:1 to 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: UNILEVER PLCInventors: Paul Hugh Findlay, Brodyck James Lachlan Royles, Neil John Simpson, Sharon Todd, Steven Paul Rannard, Jonathan Victor Mark Weaver, Roselyne Marie Andree Baudry
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Publication number: 20120095110Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a branched addition copolymer as a dispersant in a gaseous, liquid or solid formulation in a range of applications and to the copolymers per se wherein the copolymer is obtainable by an addition polymerisation process, wherein said copolymer comprises: at least two chains which are covalently linked by a bridge other than at their ends; and wherein the at least two chains comprise at least one ethylenically monounsaturated monomer, and wherein the bridge comprises at least one ethylenically polyunsaturated monomer; and wherein the polymer comprises a residue of a chain transfer agent and wherein the mole ratio of polyunsaturated monomer(s) to monounsaturated monomer(s) is in a range of from 1:100 to 1:4; and wherein the branched copolymer dispersant contains anchoring, solubilising or stabilising moieties and wherein the resulting copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of less than 100,000 Da.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: Unilever PLCInventors: Paul Hugh Findlay, Brodyck James Lachian Royles, Roselyne Marie Andree Baudry, Neil John Simpson, Sharon Todd, Steven Paul Rannard
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Publication number: 20120095111Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a branched addition copolymer as a dispersant in a gaseous, liquid or solid formulation in a range of applications and branched addition copolymers suitable for same wherein the copolymer is obtainable by an addition polymerisation process, wherein said copolymer comprises: at least two chains which are covalently linked by a bridge other than at their ends; and wherein the at least two chains comprise at least one ethyleneically monounsaturated monomer, and wherein the bridge comprises at least one ethyleneically polyunsaturated monomer; and wherein the polymer comprises a residue of a chain transfer agent and wherein the mole ratio of polyunsaturated monomer(s) to monounsaturated monomer(s) is in a range of from 1:100 to 1:4; and wherein the branched copolymer dispersant contains anchoring, solubilising or stabilising moieties and wherein the resulting copolymer comprises at least 10% styrenic monomer, brancher or chain transfer agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: UNILEVER PLCInventors: Paul Hugh Findlay, Brodyck James Lachian Royles, Roselyne Marie Andree Baudry, Neil John Simpson, Sharon Todd, Steven Paul Rannard
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Publication number: 20120095112Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a branched addition copolymer as a dispersant in a gaseous, liquid or solid formulation in a range of applications and to the copolymers per se wherein the copolymer is obtainable by an addition polymerisation process, wherein said copolymer comprises: at least two chains which are covalently linked by a bridge other than at their ends; and wherein the at least two chains comprise at least one ethyleneically monounsaturated monomer, and wherein the bridge comprises at least one ethyleneically polyunsaturated monomer; and wherein the polymer comprises a residue of a chain transfer agent and wherein the mole ratio of polyunsaturated monomer(s) to monounsaturated monomer(s) is in a range of from 1:100 to 1:4; and wherein the branched copolymer dispersant contains anchoring, solubilising or stabilising moieties and wherein the resulting copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of greater than 100,000 Da.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: Unilever HouseInventors: Paul Hugh Findlay, Brodyck James Lachlan Royles, Roselyne Marie Andree Baudry, Neil John Simpson, Sharon Todd, Steven Paul Rannard
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Publication number: 20120059069Abstract: The present invention relates to an amphiphilic branched copolymer obtainable by an addition polymerisation process, the method of production of same and uses thereof as emulsions wherein said polymer comprises: at least two chains which are covalently linked by a bridge other than at their ends; and wherein the at least two chains comprise at least one ethylenically monounsaturated monomer, and wherein the bridge comprises at least one ethylenically polyunsaturated monomer; and wherein the polymer comprises a residue of a chain transfer agent and optionally a residue of an initiator, and wherein at least one of the monounsaturated monomer(s) and polyunsaturated monomer(s) and chain transfer agent(s) is a hydrophilic residue; and at least one of one of the monounsaturated monomer(s) and polyunsaturated monomer(s) and chain transfer agent(s) is a hydrophobic residue, and wherein the mole ratio of polyunsaturated monomer(s) to monounsaturated monomer(s) is in a range of from 1:100 to 1:4, and wherein at leasType: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: UNILEVER PLCInventors: Paul Hugh Findlay, Brodyck James Lachlan, Neil John Simpson, Sharon Todd, Roselyne Marie Andree Baudry, Steven Paul Rannard, Jonathan Victor Mark Weaver
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Publication number: 20110313054Abstract: The present invention relates to a branched copolymer obtainable by an addition polymerisation process and uses and compositions thereof comprising a hydrophilic component, said polymer comprising: i) a residue of at least one monofunctional monomer comprising one polymerisable double bond per molecule and a molecular weight of less than 1000 Daltons; ii) a residue of at least one multifunctional monomer comprising at least two polymerisable double bonds per molecule and a molecular weight of less than 1000 Daltons; and wherein the end termini of the copolymer chains comprise one or more of a residue of a chain transfer agent; an initiator or a terminal group derived from a termination reaction; wherein; the molar ratio of the monofunctional monomer to multifunctional monomer is between 50:1 to 2.5:1 respectively; and wherein the hydrophilic component is comprised solely of at least 1 mole % of one or more monofunctional monomer which is/are comprised of hydrophilic monomer each with a solubility of 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Unilever PLCInventors: Paul Hugh Findlay, Brodyck James Lachlan Royles, Neil John Simpson, Sharon Todd, Steven Paul Rannard, Jonathan Victor Mark Weaver, Roselyne Marie Andree Baudry
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Publication number: 20030037003Abstract: ERushes rights ensures that only the right content reaches the correct legally allowed buyers. It gives content owners control over who buys their footage, by matching the right buyers with the right content rights. It's a simple idea, but aims to stop problems before they start, and not frustrate buyers with tempting them with content they are not able to buy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2001Publication date: February 20, 2003Inventors: Gillian Elizabeth Parker, Neil John Simpson