Patents by Inventor Paul But

Paul But 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: 20120250532
    Abstract: System and method for performing clear channel assessment for simultaneous transmission in a device implementing multiple wireless protocols. The system may include first and second wireless protocol circuitry configured to generate first and second signals, respectively, for wireless transmission according to first and second wireless protocols, respectively. A first in-band signal strength threshold and a second in-band signal strength threshold may be maintained by the first wireless protocol circuitry. It may be determined whether the first or second in-band signal strength threshold should be used in performing the clear channel assessment. Clear channel assessment may be performed using the determined in-band signal strength threshold. Performing clear channel assessment may include comparing an ambient signal strength on a channel with the determined in-band signal strength threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Paul J. Husted, Olaf J. Hirsch
  • Publication number: 20120248111
    Abstract: A cap for use in a neck of a laboratory vessel, such as a roller bottle, is disclosed. In embodiments, the cap is assembled from two parts, an annular skirted cap body and a cap insert. In embodiments the cap insert has integral connectors for attaching tubing, vents, filters, or the like. In embodiments, the cap insert fits into the annular skirted cap body through a rotatable fitting. In embodiments, when the cap is assembled, the top portion of the cap, having integral connectors, is rotatably fitted to the annular side wall of the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Adam J. Bear, Gail H. Pentheny, Paul Kevin Seeto
  • Publication number: 20120251031
    Abstract: A system and method for cancellation of RF interference in the optical domain. The system and method utilize two Mach-Zehnder electrooptic modulators biased for parallel counter-phase modulation. The method of signal subtraction is referred to as incoherent optical subtraction, since two independent laser sources serve as the optical carrier waves. The system has produced the broadband cancellation result while simultaneously recovering a 50 dBm signal which was initially “buried” under the broadband interference. The cancellation depths achieved by the system are due to the accurate channel tracking and precise time delays attainable with modern optical devices—unattainable with state-of-the-art electronic devices at the time of this writing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: John Suarez, Konstantin Kravtsov, Paul R. Prucnal
  • Publication number: 20120254447
    Abstract: Example methods, systems and articles of manufacture to resume remote desktop sessions are disclosed. A disclosed example method to resume a remote desktop session with a first computing device includes sending a query packet containing a first value representing a user identifier from a second computer device to a third computing device, receiving a response packet containing a second value representing the first computing device from the third computing device, and resuming at the second computing device the remote desktop session with the first computing device using the value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Valentin Popescu, Paul Michael Anderson
  • Publication number: 20120251368
    Abstract: The present invention provides a positive displacement dry pump comprising: a plurality of vacuum pumping stages comprising a respective plurality of pumping mechanisms driven by one or more drive shafts for pumping fluid in series through the pumping stages from a pump inlet at the high vacuum stage to a pump outlet at the low vacuum stage; a lubrication chamber housing a bearing assembly for supporting the drive shaft for rotational movement, the drive shaft extending from the high vacuum stage to the lubrication chamber through an opening of a head plate of the lubrication chamber; an inter-stage purge port through which gas can enter the pump at an inter-stage location downstream of the high vacuum stage and pass only through the or each vacuum pumping stage downstream of the inter-stage port; a lubrication chamber purge port located in the lubrication chamber through which purge gas can flow from a source of purge gas; wherein the inter-stage port is connected to the lubrication chamber for controlling t
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: EDWARDS LIMITED
    Inventors: Philip John Stephens, Ian David Stones, Malcolm William Gray, Paul David Neller
  • Publication number: 20120253260
    Abstract: A system for therapy within a gastrointestinal system includes anchoring or attachment functionality embodied in a low-profile implant technology and removable therapy components, which can be reversibly attached to these low-profile implants to accomplish various therapies. This design allows the physician to tailor the therapy to the patient's needs. The system has the potential to create conduits for diversion and/or restriction of food and organ secretions and to facilitate the treatment of metabolic disorders such as obesity and T2DM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: MetaModix, Inc.
    Inventors: Kedar R. Belhe, Paul J. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20120253789
    Abstract: Conversational dialog learning and correction may be provided. Upon receiving a natural language phrase from a first user, at least one second user associated with the natural language phrase may be identified. A context state may be created according to the first user and the at least one second user. The natural language phrase may then be translated into an agent action according to the context state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Larry Paul Heck, Madhusudan Chinthakunta, David Mitby, Lisa Stifelman
  • Publication number: 20120247113
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a system and method that allows air to be extracted from a plurality of gas turbine engines and fed to a downstream process, even in situations in which one or more of the gas turbine engines are operating in a part load condition. For example, in an embodiment, a method includes monitoring signals representative of a header pressure of a header, or a pressure of extraction air flow from one or more gas turbine engines to the header, or both, and maintaining substantially continuous flows of extraction air from the gas turbine engines to the header. The substantially continuous flows are maintained when the gas turbine engines are under symmetric and asymmetric load conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Vijay Anand Raghavendran Nenmeni, Michael Joseph Alexander, Paul William Plummer, Timothy Lee Janssen
  • Publication number: 20120249121
    Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of methods, devices and systems of phase identification for a meter. One aspect comprises a method of phase identification for a smart meter. One embodiment of the method comprises connecting a device to at least a first phase of a poly-phase electrical system; metering at least the first phase of the poly-phase electrical system that the device is connected to for electrical consumption information using a meter; storing a first phase identifier for the first phase of the poly-phase electrical system that the device is connected to in a memory associated with the meter; and transmitting at least the first phase identifier over a network operably connected with the meter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Balakrishna Pamulaparthy, George Paul Gerdan
  • Publication number: 20120253790
    Abstract: Personalization of user interactions may be provided. Upon receiving a phrase from a user, a plurality of semantic concepts associated with the user may be loaded. If the phrase is determined to comprise at least one of the plurality of semantic concepts associated with the user, a first action may be performed according to the phrase. If the phrase is determined not to comprise at least one of the plurality of semantic concepts associated with the user, a second action may be performed according to the phrase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Larry Paul Heck, Madhusudan Chinthakunta, David Mitby, Lisa Stifelman
  • Publication number: 20120252544
    Abstract: A performance monitoring apparatus comprising an assembly of a performance monitoring module and a general purpose portable telecommunications device such as a mobile telephone or mobile smart phone connected for data communication mounted on a common casing. The performance monitoring module is adapted for receiving performance signals from at least one performance sensor and for converting the performance signals into performance data. The general purpose portable telecommunications device is configured to be activate-able to cause the performance monitoring module to transfer performance data to the general purpose portable telecommunications device. The common casing comprises mounting means for mounting onto a support surface. This module is adapted for cooperative operation with a general purpose portable telecommunications device to expand its processing and display power while maintaining a low cost simple design and compactness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Dayton Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Paul Anthony Yuen
  • Publication number: 20120251583
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods and composition for generating nanoscale devices, systems, and enzyme factories based upon a nucleic acid nanostructure the can be designed to have a predetermined structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventor: Paul W.K. Rothemund
  • Publication number: 20120248269
    Abstract: A medical device mounting system is disclosed for connecting a medical device suite to ceiling support structure. The system includes a plurality of portions connected to form a box beam structure that has high strength and high rigidity to withstand substantial bending loads associated with heavy medical device suites. The system includes a structure connection portion for engaging ceiling structure, a central mounting panel portion, and a base plate portion for engaging the medical device suite at or above the ceiling panel level. The mounting panel portion includes multiple mounting panels formed into a box beam shape. The base plate portion forms an egg-crate structure. The structure connection portion includes a plurality of tubular members that connect to longitudinal members of the mounting panel portion, and a plurality of plate portions that facilitate fixation of the assembly to ceiling structure. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: ALLIED TUBE & CONDUIT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Raymond E. Szkola, Joseph W. Jun, Eric Anthony Mihal, Rick Paul, Michael Robert Baker, Terry Lee Strunk, Robert W. Reel
  • Publication number: 20120253791
    Abstract: Identification of user intents may be provided. A plurality of network applications may be identified, and an ontology associated with each of the plurality of applications may be defined. If a phrase received from a user is associated with at least one of the defined ontologies, an action associated with the network application may be executed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Larry Paul Heck, Madhusudan Chinthakunta, David Mitby, Lisa Stifelman
  • Publication number: 20120252785
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of staurosporines derivatives for the preparation of a drug for the treatment of diseases involving deregulated FLT3 receptor tyrosine kinase activity, especially for the curative and/or prophylactic treatment of leukemias and myelodysplastic syndromes, and to a method of treating diseases involving deregulated FLT3 receptor tyrosine kinase activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: James Douglas GRIFFIN, Paul William MANLEY
  • Publication number: 20120248954
    Abstract: An equipment enclosure for housing electronic components includes a front assembly having a front frame, the front assembly defining a front of the enclosure, and a rear assembly having a rear frame. The enclosure further includes at least two side brace members, each side brace member having a first end and a second, opposite end. A first connector is configured to releasably connect the first end of one of the side brace members to the front frame. A second connector is configured to releasably connect the second end of the one of the side brace members to the rear frame. Other embodiments and methods are further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jeffrey Lee Mattlin, Joseph H. Bergesch, Kevin Neil Thomas, Paul Thomas Smith, James S. Spitaels, Daniel Bryan
  • Patent number: 8277208
    Abstract: A split discharge vane pump is disclosed having a pump body that includes an interior pumping chamber having a central axis and defining a continuous peripheral cam surface, the cam surface including four quadrantal cam segments, wherein diametrically opposed cam segments have identical cam profiles, and each cam segment defines an inlet arc, a discharge arc and two seal arcs. A rotor is mounted for axial rotation within the pumping chamber and a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart radially extending vanes are mounted for radial movement within the rotor, wherein the plurality of vanes define an equal number of circumferentially spaced apart buckets which extend between the rotor and the cam surface of the pumping chamber for carrying pressurized fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Goodrich Pump & Engine Control Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Paluszewski, Mihir C. Desai, Xingen Dong
  • Patent number: 8280623
    Abstract: An autonomous controller for a vehicle. The controller has a processor configured to receive position signals from position sensors and to generate operation control signals defining an updated travel path for the vehicle. The controller has a programmable interface providing communication among the position sensors, the operation control mechanisms, and the processor. The controller is configured to normalize inputs to the processor from the position sensors and to generate compatible operation control signals applied as the inputs to the operation control mechanisms. The processor and the programmable interface define a self-contained unit configurable for operation with a variety of different remote sensors and different remote operation control mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Gray & Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Gerard Trepagnier, Jorge Emilio Nagel, Matthew Taylor Dooner, Michael Thomas Dewenter, Neil Michael Traft, Sergey Drakunov, Powell Kinney, Aaron Lee
  • Patent number: 8280324
    Abstract: Aspects of a method and system for closed loop power control in wireless systems are provided. In this regard, an output power of an amplifier may be measured and an indication of the measured power may be compared to a reference signal. The results of the comparison are utilized to generate an error correction factor. The gain of a preamplifier may be adjusted utilizing the error correction factor, where the output of the preamplifier may be input to the amplifier. The error correction factor may be generated via a proportional integral derivative controller. The gain of the preamplifier may be adjusted via at least one control signal, where the at least one control signal may be generated based on a reference control word and the error correction factor. The indication of the measured power and the reference signal may be time aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Henrik Jensen, Philippe Riondet, Eric Raith, Hooman Darabi, Paul Lettieri, Louie Serrano
  • Patent number: 8280341
    Abstract: A system receives a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) 9-1-1 call and Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) data from a first network device and identifies a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) using the received GPS data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Verizon Business Global LLC
    Inventors: Paul Edelmann, John T. Durmer