Patents by Inventor Paul Allen

Paul Allen 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).

  • Publication number: 20080201245
    Abstract: A system and method for coordinating delivery of components to manage solution delivery and installation to customers. When a customer order for components is received, a component tracking device is configured to be placed within one or more pre-designated areas of a customer site. Each component to be shipped to the customer site is tagged with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that is associated with the order. The tracking device is used to detect the presence of each component at the pre-designated areas within the customer site. An RFID reader in the tracking device detects the presence of a component by reading the RFID tag on the component. Data about the presence of each component is recorded. An installation team may be notified when the recorded data indicates that a number of components in the order have been detected within the pre-designated areas of the customer site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Selcuk Suat Eren, Brian Jules Jaeger, Douglas Alan Law, Paul Allen Roberts, Shawn Konrad Sremaniak
  • Publication number: 20080200487
    Abstract: Salts of 4-methyl-N-[3-(4-methyl-imidazol-1-yl)-5-trifluoromethyl-phenyl]-3-(4-pyridin-3-yl-pyrimidin-2-ylamino)-benzamide are prepared by various processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Paul W. Manley, Wen-Chung Shieh, Paul Allen Sutton, Piotr H. Karpinski, Raeann Wu, Stephanie Monnier, Jorg Brozio
  • Publication number: 20080183916
    Abstract: In a first aspect, a first method of interfacing a processor and memory is provided. The first method includes the steps of (1) providing a processor adapted to issue a command complying with a first protocol; (2) providing a memory coupled to the processor and accessible by a command complying with a second protocol; (3) employing a plurality of scrub commands complying with the second protocol to check respective portions of the memory for errors, wherein each scrub command complying with the second protocol is a converted version of a scrub command complying with the first protocol issued by the processor and the respective portions are non-sequential; and (4) refreshing bits stored in the entire memory within a predetermined time period. Numerous other aspects are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Mark David Bellows, Paul Allen Ganfield, Ryan Abel Heckendorf, John David Irish, David Alan Norgaard, Ibrahim Abdel-Rahman Ouda, Tolga Ozguner
  • Publication number: 20080168298
    Abstract: In a first aspect, a first method of interfacing a processor and memory is provided. The first method includes the steps of (1) providing a computer system including (a) a memory; (b) a processor adapted to issue a functional command to the memory; (c) a translation chip; (d) a first link adapted to couple the processor to the translation chip; and (e) a second link adapted to couple the translation chip to the memory; (2) calibrating the first link using the translation chip; and (3) while calibrating the first link, calibrating the second link using the translation chip. Numerous other aspects are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Mark David Bellows, Paul Allen Ganfield, David Alan Norgaard, Ibrahim Abdel-Rahman Ouda, Tolga Ozguner
  • Publication number: 20080168206
    Abstract: In a first aspect, a first method of interfacing a processor and memory is provided. The first method includes the steps of (1) providing a computer system including (a) a first memory; (b) a processor adapted to issue a functional command to the first memory; (c) a translation chip; (d) a cache memory coupled to the translation chip; (e) a first link adapted to couple the processor to the translation chip; and (f) a second link adapted to couple the translation chip to the first memory; and (2) calibrating the first link to transmit data between the processor and cache memory. Numerous other aspects are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Mark David Bellows, Paul Allen Ganfield, Kent Harold Haselhorst, Ryan Abel Heckendorf, Ibrahim Abdel-Rahman Ouda, Tolga Ozguner
  • Publication number: 20080150747
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer usable program product for controlling a range of a radio frequency identification tag signal. The process identifies an operative range for the radio frequency identification tag signal of a radio identification tag. The process then selects a set of conductive paths in the radio frequency identification tag corresponding to the desired operative range. The set of conductive paths controls the range of the radio frequency identification tag signal in the radio identification frequency tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Selcuk Suat Eren, Brian Jules Jaeger, Douglas Alan Law, Thomas S. Mazzeo, Paul Allen Roberts, Shawn Konrad Sremaniak
  • Patent number: 7391338
    Abstract: Apparatus and method is provided for using low cost, passive RF sensor technology such as RFID tags, to determine whether containers or other objects are in a right-side-up orientation. A useful embodiment of the invention is directed to sensor apparatus for use in detecting an improper orientation of a conventional box or container with respect to a substantially horizontal surface. The apparatus includes a structure having two sides formed of plastic in spaced apart relationship, to define an enclosed space within the structure. Selected shielding material attached to the structure shields a specified region of the enclosed space against RF signals, the shielded region being located in the lowest portion of the enclosed space when the structure is in a reference orientation with respect to the horizontal surface. An RFID tag embedded in a disk is positioned in the enclosed space, the disk being sized to move freely within the space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Selcuk Suat Eren, Brian Jules Jaeger, Douglas Alan Law, Paul Allen Roberts, Shawn Konrad Sremaniak
  • Publication number: 20080148108
    Abstract: Separate handling of read and write operations of Read-Modify-Write Commands in an XDR™ memory system is provided. This invention allows the system to issue other commands between the reads and writes of a RMW. This insures that the dataflow time from read to write is not a penalty. A RMW buffer is used to store the read data and a write buffer is used to store the write data. A MUX is used to merge the read data and the write data, and transmit the merged data to the target DRAM via the XIO. The RMW buffer can also be used for scrubbing commands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Melissa A. Barnum, Paul Allen Ganfield, Lonny Lambrecht
  • Publication number: 20080146566
    Abstract: The invention concerns a compound of the Formula I (A chemical formula should be inserted here—please see paper copy enclosed herewith) wherein m is 0-2 and each R1 is a group such as hydroxy, halogeno, trifluoromethyl heterocyclyl and heterocyclyloxy; R2 is halogeno, trifluoromethyl or (1-6C)alkyl; R3 is hydrogen, halogeno or (1-6C)alkyl; and R4 is (3-6C)cycloalkyl; or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of diseases or medical conditions mediated by cytokines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Ian Alun Nash, Kenneth Mark Page, Paul Allen Bethel
  • Publication number: 20080147969
    Abstract: Separate handling of read and write operations of Read-Modify-Write Commands in an XDR™ memory system is provided. This invention allows the system to issue other commands between the reads and writes of a RMW. This insures that the dataflow time from read to write is not a penalty. A RMW buffer is used to store the read data and a write buffer is used to store the write data. A MUX is used to merge the read data and the write data, and transmit the merged data to the target DRAM via the XIO. The RMW buffer can also be used for scrubbing commands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Melissa Ann Barnum, Paul Allen Granfield, Lonny Lambrecht
  • Publication number: 20080140335
    Abstract: Systems, methods and media for providing a distributed execution environment with per-command environment management are disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of digital systems are connected to a serving device. The serving device comprises a sequencer to originate environment attributes and commands to be executed within the environment. Each digital system under test and serving device comprises a listener with a queue to receive environment attributes and commands. A listener on a digital system under test or serving device implements the environment attributes and executes the received commands within the specified environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Eric Erhard Blouin, Barry Alan Kritt, Douglas Alan Law, Kuldip Nanda, Paul Allen Roberts
  • Patent number: 7384293
    Abstract: A self-guiding cover assembly for a vacuum electron device (VED) enclosure has a breach lock mechanism for seating the VED into the VED enclosure having a base. The breach lock mechanism has a plurality of guide elements mounted on the VED, a first sleeve mounted on the base and configured to removably receive the VED, and a second sleeve mounted on the base and configured to removably receive the first sleeve and rotate around the first sleeve. The first sleeve has a plurality of vertical slots configured to mate with the plurality of guide elements. The second sleeve has tracks configured to mate with the guide elements. A rotation of the second sleeve pulls the VED into the base for seating the VED.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Communication and Power Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Wilson Wai Toy, Christopher Paul Yates, Paul Allen Krzeminski, Robert N. Tornoe, Edmund Thomas Davies
  • Patent number: 7380052
    Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and a computer program are provided to reuse functional data buffers. With Extreme Data Rate (XDR™) Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), test patterns are employed to dynamically calibrate data with the clock. To perform this task, data buffers are employed to store data and commands for the calibration patterns. However, there are different procedures and requirements for transmission and reception calibrations. Hence, to reduce the amount of hardware needed to perform transmission and reception calibrations, the data buffers employ additional front end circuitry to reuse the buffers for both tasks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark David Bellows, Kent Harold Haselhorst, Paul Allen Ganfield, Tolga Ozguner
  • Patent number: 7375122
    Abstract: Compounds useful to control pests are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Jack Geno Samaritoni, David Anthony Demeter, Zoltan Laszlo Benko, James Michael Gifford, Paul Allen Neese, Leonard Paul Dintenfass, Carrie Lynn Rau Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7363442
    Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and a computer program are provided for the separate handling of read and write operations of Read-Modify-Write Commands in an XDR™ memory system. This invention allows the system to issue other commands between the reads and writes of a RMW. This insures that the dataflow time from read to write is not a penalty. A RMW buffer is used to store the read data and a write buffer is used to store the write data. A MUX is used to merge the read data and the write data, and transmit the merged data to the target DRAM via the XIO. The RMW buffer can also be used for scrubbing commands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Melissa Ann Barnum, Paul Allen Ganfield, Lonny Lambrecht
  • Publication number: 20080091929
    Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for automatically generating an operating system boot image for remotely booting a target machine is provided. The operating system boot image is installed on a first machine. The first machine and the target machine are connected with each other. Further, the hardware information of the target machine is extracted. An example of the hardware information includes Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) devices present on the target machine. The operating system boot image is configured, based on the hardware information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: SCALENT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Jared Martin Oberhaus, Paul Allen Emhoff, Ye Jin, Joshua Alan New
  • Patent number: 7359206
    Abstract: A self-guiding cover assembly for a vacuum electron device (VED) enclosure (704, 1316) has a cover (1002, 1302), a pair of guide plates, and a pair of guide elements (1304, 1306). The cover has at least one electrical connector (1314) disposed on the inside thereof for mating with a VED. The pair of guide plates is disposed on opposite sides of the outside of the sidewall of the cover. The guide plates each have a track (1310) which guides the guide elements (1304, 1306) mounted on the cover such that the cover is constrained in its motion when opening or closing in order to avoid damaging the connectors to the VED. The cover further comprises a breach lock mechanism for seating the VED into the VED enclosure by rotation of a sleeve (714). The cover (1002, 1302) defines first (1004) and second (1006) chambers separated by a panel 1010. The top of the VED protrudes into the first chamber through an adapter plate 802 having hole 804 for passage of the VED there through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Communications and Power Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Wilson Wai Toy, Christopher Paul Yates, Paul Allen Krzeminski, Robert N. Tornoe, Edmund Thomas Davies
  • Patent number: 7359824
    Abstract: Systems, methods and media for providing a distributed execution environment with per-command environment management are disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of digital systems are connected to a serving device. The serving device comprises a sequencer to originate environment attributes and commands to be executed within the environment. Each digital system under test and serving device comprises a listener with a queue to receive environment attributes and commands. A listener on a digital system under test or serving device implements the environment attributes and executes the received commands within the specified environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Erhard Blouin, Barry Alan Kritt, Douglas Alan Law, Kuldip Nanda, Paul Allen Roberts
  • Publication number: 20080064516
    Abstract: A distribution indexing device (50, 60) is attachable to bowling pin-setting machines and replaces certain mechanical components within the distributing mechanism (10) that are prone to wear and require constant maintenance. The device (50, 60) includes a drive structure (50) and an electrical contact structure (60). The drive structure (50) is attachable to the distributing mechanism (10) such that a drive gear (54) engages an indexing gear (42). The contact structure (60) includes two contacts (64, 66), one (64) that is attachable to a stationary component (15) of the distributing mechanism (10) and one (66) that is attachable to a moving component (26) of the distributing mechanism (10). As a bowling pin (P) is lowered into a pin magazine (4) by trip arms (22), the arms (22) cause the movable contact (66) to engage the stationary contact (64), thus generating an electrical signal to the drive structure (50).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen Paul Raasch, Paul Allen Bany
  • Patent number: 7321950
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing write-to-read turnarounds in an early read after write memory system are presented. Memory controller logic identifies a write operation's bank set, allows a different bank set read operation to issue prior to the write operation's completion, and allows a same bank set read operation to issue once the write operation completes. The memory controller includes operation counter logic, operation selection logic, operation acceptance logic, command formatting logic, and memory interface logic. The operation counter logic receives new-operation-related signals from the operation acceptance logic and, in turn, provides signals to the operation selection logic and the operation acceptance logic as to when to issue a read operation that corresponds to either an even DRAM bank or an odd DRAM bank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark David Bellows, Paul Allen Ganfield, Kent Harold Haselhorst, Ryan Abel Heckendorf, Tolga Ozguner