Patents by Inventor Paul A. Kruger
Paul A. Kruger 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: 20120192266Abstract: A method for providing a challenge response test associated with a computer resource performed by a physical computing system includes, with the physical computing system, generating a challenge response test image comprising a plurality of well-formed construct elements forming a well-formed construct and a plurality of random construct elements, and providing a number of masks to be placed over the image, one of the number of masks configured to reveal the well-formed construct elements when placed over the image.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen Paul Kruger, Olgierd Stanislaw Pieczul
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Publication number: 20110321138Abstract: A method for providing a challenge response test associated with a computer resource performed by a physical computing system includes, with the physical computing system, generating a challenge response test image comprising a plurality of well-formed construct elements forming a well-formed construct and a plurality of random construct elements, and providing a number of masks to be placed over the image, one of the number of masks configured to reveal the well-formed construct elements when placed over the image.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen Paul Kruger, Olgierd Stanislaw Pieczul
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Patent number: 7913197Abstract: According to various embodiments of the invention systems and methods for multiple pattern lithography, wherein a target layout pattern that is not capable of being printed in one lithography step is decomposed into multiple patterns that are printable in one lithography operation and, when appropriate, a continuous junction is utilized for where patterns overlap. In a further embodiment, where a continuous junction is not utilized, a splice is utilized at overlap locations. In yet another embodiment, where splices are utilized for overlap locations, identifying where critical nets are located in the target layout pattern, determining how close a component of the critical net is to a splice, and changing the target layout pattern as to avoid the condition of a component of the critical net being in proximity to a splice. In another embodiment of the invention, where splices are utilized at overlap locations, placing a landing pad of contacts or vias at the same location as the splice.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michiel Victor Paul Kruger, Bayram Yenikaya, Anwei Liu, Abdurrahman Sezginer, Wolf Staud
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Patent number: 7814711Abstract: A leveling assembly for an interior wall system is disclosed. The wall system is composed of a number of wall panels configured for installation in a building having a ceiling and a floor. The assembly includes at least one elongate floor channel secured to the floor and a floor rail longitudinally disposed within the floor channel. The floor rail supports one or more of the wall panels. A number of levelers are positioned along the floor channel. The levelers permit the floor rail to be vertically spaced apart from the floor channel. The levelers are adjustable to level the floor rail in relation to the floor.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: TK Canada LimitedInventors: Geoffrey Milligan, Zoran Baic, Paul Kruger
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Publication number: 20090307649Abstract: The present invention provides a method for compensating, infidelities of a process that transfers a pattern to a layer of an integrated circuit, by minimizing, with respect to a photomask pattern, a cost function that quantifies the deviation between designed and simulated values of circuit parameters of the pattern formed on a semiconductor wafer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2008Publication date: December 10, 2009Inventors: Dipankar Pramanik, Michiel Victor Paul Kruger, Roy V. Prasad, Abdurrahman Sezginer
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Publication number: 20090287507Abstract: A method for operating a return generation system comprises several steps. In a first step, a group of a plurality of individuals is determined. In a further step, at least one asset is gathered from each of said individuals. Said at least one asset is subsequently transferred to a pool of assets. Upon death of one of the individuals, a rate to be distributed to the surviving individuals is automatically calculated. Subsequently, the assets are distributed among the surviving individuals.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2005Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: SWISSGRO GMBHInventors: John Hilgon van Breda, Jan Altus Van der Merwe, Bernard Racine, Paul Kruger Zondagh, Charl Francois Naude Hugo, Francois Petrus Möller
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Publication number: 20090157709Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for displaying a conversation summary is provided. The method may include providing a graphical user interface (GUI) configured to allow communication between a number of users. The method may also include displaying an invitation to join a conversation at the graphical user interface from at least one of the users and displaying a summary of the conversation in a tag cloud on a computing device. Numerous other variations and embodiments are also included within the scope of the present disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2009Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Stephen Paul Kruger, Padraig O'Dowd
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Publication number: 20090150384Abstract: A method of searching a database is disclosed, in which the database comprises a plurality of components and respective descriptions, such as a UDDI database of web services and associated descriptions. The method includes transmitting a query to the database, receiving a response from the database, the response comprising a plurality of components, accessing one or more service requirements relating to the transmitted query, matching the service requirements to the respective descriptions of the plurality of components of the response, and ranking the components in the response according to an output associated with the matching.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: STEPHEN PAUL KRUGER, PADRAIG O'DOWD
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Publication number: 20080295426Abstract: A leveling assembly for an interior wall system is disclosed. The wall system is composed of a number of wall panels configured for installation in a building having a ceiling and a floor. The assembly includes at least one elongate floor channel secured to the floor and a floor rail longitudinally disposed within the floor channel. The floor rail supports one or more of the wall panels. A number of levelers are positioned along the floor channel. The levelers permit the floor rail to be vertically spaced apart from the floor channel. The levelers are adjustable to level the floor rail in relation to the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: TK Canada LimitedInventors: Geoffrey Milligan, Zoran Baic, Paul Kruger
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Patent number: 7281922Abstract: Disclosed is an injection molding apparatus that includes an extruder configured to produce a continuous flow of molten plastic. The injection molding apparatus also includes a plurality of mold assemblies and a delivery system that provides an uninterrupted transfer of the continuous flow of molten plastic from the extruder to the plurality of mold assemblies. The present invention also includes an process for using the injection molding apparatus that includes forcing a continuous flow of molten plastic into a delivery system and sequentially routing the continuous flow of molten plastic from the delivery system into a plurality of mold assemblies without interruption.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2003Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Commerce Limited PartnershipInventors: Paul A. Kruger, Bryan R. Kirchmer
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Patent number: 7101347Abstract: A therapeutic mobilization device is disclosed. The device includes a flexion assembly, a pro/supination assembly and a valgus carrying angle compensation device. The flexion assembly has an arm attachment assembly and an elbow actuator and the elbow actuator defines and axes of rotation. The pro/supination assembly is attached to flexion assembly and has a distal forearm attachment assembly and a pro/supination actuator operably connected thereto. The valgus carrying angle compensation device is operably attached to the flexion assembly and the pro/supination assembly. Preferably the pro/supination assembly is slidably mounted on a housing shaft whereby during flexion the pro/supination assembly is free to move along the housing shaft. Further, preferably the arm attachment assembly includes an attachment ring and an adjustable clamp pivotally attached thereto whereby the attachment ring defines a pro/supination axis and the adjustable clamp pivots orthogonally to the pro/supination axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: OrthoRehab., Inc.Inventors: Jeff Culhane, Alex Solomon, Paul Kruger, Dragan Milosavljevic, Dan Cotterell, Andrew MacPhail
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Publication number: 20040082885Abstract: A therapeutic mobilization device is disclosed. The device includes a flexion assembly, a pro/supination assembly and a valgus carrying angle compensation device. The flexion assembly has an arm attachment assembly and an elbow actuator and the elbow actuator defines and axes of rotation. The pro/supination assembly is attached to flexion assembly and has a distal forearm attachment assembly and a pro/supination actuator operably connected thereto. The valgus carrying angle compensation device is operably attached to the flexion assembly and the pro/supination assembly. Preferably the pro/supination assembly is slidably mounted on a housing shaft whereby during flexion the pro/supination assembly is free to move along the housing shaft. Further, preferably the arm attachment assembly includes an attachment ring and an adjustable clamp pivotally attached thereto whereby the attachment ring defines a pro/supination axis and the adjustable clamp pivots orthogonally to the pro/supination axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: Orthologic Corp.Inventors: Jeff Culhane, Alex Solomon, Paul Kruger, Dragan Milosavljevic, Dan Cotterell, Andrew MacPhail
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Publication number: 20040070115Abstract: Disclosed is an injection molding apparatus that includes an extruder configured to produce a continuous flow of molten plastic. The injection molding apparatus also includes a plurality of mold assemblies and a delivery system that provides an uninterrupted transfer of the continuous flow of molten plastic from the extruder to the plurality of mold assemblies. The present invention also includes an process for using the injection molding apparatus that includes forcing a continuous flow of molten plastic into a delivery system and sequentially routing the continuous flow of molten plastic from the delivery system into a plurality of mold assemblies without interruption.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: Palweb CorporationInventors: Paul A. Kruger, Bryan R. Kirchmer
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Patent number: 6712433Abstract: A workstation system includes, as a “core” element, a self-standing service trunk that can be used in association with free-standing desks placed adjacent the trunk, or desk structures that are physically connected to the trunk. The trunk has a top that provides a generally horizontal storage support surface above desk height, and the trunk incorporates power and communication cable troughs for delivering power and communication services from an input location on the trunk to an output location accessible from a desk associated with the trunk.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2002Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: TK Canada LimitedInventors: John Hellwig, Geoffrey Milligan, Steve Verbeek, Lorie Marangoni, Genadij Makarewicz, Terry Woodside, Stefano Lio, Zoran Baic, Jonathon Loudon, Dakota Kasdorf, Paul Kruger
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Publication number: 20020153812Abstract: A workstation system includes, as a “core” element, a self-standing service trunk that can be used in association with free-standing desks placed adjacent the trunk, or desk structures that are physically connected to the trunk. The trunk has a top that provides a generally horizontal storage support surface above desk height, and the trunk incorporates power and communication cable troughs for delivering power and communication services from an input location on the trunk to an output location accessible from a desk associated with the trunk.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2002Publication date: October 24, 2002Applicant: TK Canada LimitedInventors: John Hellwig, Geoffrey Milligan, Steve Verbeek, Lorie Marangoni, Genadij Makarewicz, Terry Woodside, Stefano Lio, Zoran Baic, Jonathon Loudon, Dakota Kasdorf, Paul Kruger
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Patent number: 6109190Abstract: A molded plastic product and material handling pallet comprising upper and lower pieces of different plastic materials assembled in separable mating registration to provide a pervious product bed and a lower framework of sufficient strength for vertical stacking storage of product-loaded pallets in open racks.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1999Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: Plastic Pallet Production, Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. Hale, Paul A. Kruger, David A. Byers
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Patent number: 4101781Abstract: An X-ray intensifying screen pair comprising a thin screen and a fiber optic thick screen is disclosed, together with a method for producing the fiber optic thick screen, which method includes the steps of evaporation and vacuum deposition. The thin screen comprises a gadolinium oxysulphide rare earth scintillator capable of providing good image resolution, and the fiber optic thick screen comprises a thallium doped cesium iodide scintillator that is capable of high speed (i.e., good X-ray photon-stopping and photon-conversion) operation, that is stable under ambient conditions, and that requires low patient dosage.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1977Date of Patent: July 18, 1978Assignee: Hewlett-Packard CompanyInventors: Armand Paul Neukermans, William Paul Kruger