Patents by Inventor Paul M. Green
Paul M. Green 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: 11926877Abstract: A saliva-based testing method that bypasses the need for RNA isolation/purification is described herein. In experiments with inactivated SARS-CoV-2 virus spiked into saliva, this method has a limit of detection of 500-1000 viral particles per mL, rivalling the standard NP swab method. Initial studies showed excellent performance with 100 clinical samples. This saliva-based process is operationally simple, utilizes readily available materials, and can be easily implemented by existing testing sites thus allowing for high-throughput, rapid, and repeat testing of large populations.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of IllinoisInventors: Diana Rose Ranoa, Robin L. Holland, Fadi G. Alnaji, Kelsie J. Green, Leyi Wang, Christopher B. Brooke, Martin D. Burke, Timothy M. Fan, Paul J. Hergenrother
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Publication number: 20240077309Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to displaying information related to a physical activity. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for managing the display of information related to a physical activity are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Nicholas D. FELTON, James B. CARY, Edward CHAO, Kevin W. CHEN, Christopher P. FOSS, Eamon F. GILRAVI, Austen J. GREEN, Bradley W. GRIFFIN, Anders K. HAGLUNDS, Lori HYLAN-CHO, Stephen P. JACKSON, Matthew S. KOONCE, Paul T. NIXON, Robert M. PEARSON
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Patent number: 9542104Abstract: A method of controlling a storage device includes detecting a cumulative usage condition associated with the storage device, comparing the cumulative usage condition to a usage value, and adjusting the operation of the storage device based on the comparison. Another method of controlling a storage device includes detecting an operating condition associated with the storage device, comparing the operating condition to a warranty condition, and limiting the operation of the storage device to read-only operation based on the comparison.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2013Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Paul M. Green, David H. Jen, Remmelt Pit
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Publication number: 20150039806Abstract: A method of controlling a storage device includes detecting a cumulative usage condition associated with the storage device, comparing the cumulative usage condition to a usage value, and adjusting the operation of the storage device based on the comparison. Another method of controlling a storage device includes detecting an operating condition associated with the storage device, comparing the operating condition to a warranty condition, and limiting the operation of the storage device to read-only operation based on the comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: HGST Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Paul M. Green, David H. Jen, Remmelt Pit
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Patent number: 7276262Abstract: A method is presented for controlling process delay times between a) thin film deposition and lubricant application, and b) lubricant application and abrasive polishing. Applicants have discovered that for certain lubricants, a minimum delay time after the overcoat has been deposited before the lubricant is applied increases the number of disks passing the glide test after abrasive polishing. In addition, applicants have discovered that for certain lubricants, the abrasive polishing should take place within a maximum time window following the application of the lubricant. A computerized work-in-progress tracking system is preferably used to implement the method of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2003Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Alan P. Giorgi, Paul M. Green, Garth W. Helf, Eric C. O'Brien, Qin Pan, Anthony L. Smith, Robert J. Waltman
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Patent number: 7248039Abstract: A method for testing electromagnetic characteristics of magnetic media while maintaining consistent performance of a read/write head and recording channel is disclosed. The disclosed method is performed such that reduced statistical sampling is achieved. The method includes recording a first set of baseline measurements utilizing a first magnetic media with the read/write head and recording channel. The first magnetic media is then removed from an assembly containing the read/write head and recording channel and is replaced with a second magnetic media. Measurements are made utilizing the second magnetic media with the read/write head and recording channel, wherein the measurements are comparable with the baseline measurements and wherein consistent performance of the read/write head and the recording channel is maintained so as to reduce the size of statistical samples needed.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2004Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands, B.V.Inventors: Paul M. Green, Peter Ivett, Wyman Pang
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Patent number: 6600556Abstract: A method for detecting manufacturing marks on sputtered disks includes rotating the disk three hundred and sixty degrees. As the disk rotates, a sensor is used to detect a quantity of manufacturing marks formed on the outer edge of the disk. If there are less than four manufacturing marks on the edge of the disk, a signal is sent to a warning device to indicate that the disk is defective. The lack of a manufacturing mark is an indication that a gripper used to hold the disk within the sputtering chamber during the sputtering process is bent or otherwise misaligned. As such, a signal is also sent to the warning device to indicate that the grippers within the sputtering chamber must be inspected.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2001Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands, B.V.Inventors: Paul M. Green, Bob C. Robinson, Eric Christian O'Brien, Elmer Tyree York
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Publication number: 20020089662Abstract: A method for detecting manufacturing marks on sputtered disks includes rotating the disk three hundred and sixty degrees. As the disk rotates, a sensor is used to detect a quantity of manufacturing marks formed on the outer edge of the disk. If there are less than four manufacturing marks on the edge of the disk, a signal is sent to a warning device to indicate that the disk is defective. The lack of a manufacturing mark is an indication that a gripper used to hold the disk within the sputtering chamber during the sputtering process is bent or otherwise misaligned. As such, a signal is also sent to the warning device to indicate that the grippers within the sputtering chamber must be inspected.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Paul M. Green, Bob C. Robinson, Eric Christian O'Brien, Elmer Tyree York
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Patent number: 6081411Abstract: The hard disk drive manufacturing method of the present invention includes an initial determination of the orientation of the individual hard disks during the various processing steps and disk drive assembly steps. Specifically, the orientation of the hard disks in the assembled disk drive is ascertained, such that the direction of arcuate writing paths on the disk surface is known. Additionally, the orientation of non-random arcuate micro-scratches that appear on the disk surface during disk processing is ascertained. Where the arcuate path of the micro-scratches corresponds to the arcuate writing paths on a disk surface, the disk process is altered to effectively reorient the disk in its mounting in the hard disk drive. The result of the process alteration is that there is no longer a correspondence between the arcuate path of the micro-scratches and the arcuate written data paths, and a significant reduction in the number of defects on the surface of the hard disk is obtained.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1998Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Paul M. Green, Wai C. Leung
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Patent number: 4516023Abstract: A laser beam scanner with encoder and a laser beam plotter with encoder are disclosed. The scanner provides for unsharp masking by alternating between a large scan beam and a small scan beam on alternate scans. Compensation for non-straight scan lines is achieved through a small linear galvonometer placed in the scanning optics. An equal conjugate optical system is utilized to allow encoder information to be obtained from a stationary image of the main scanning and plotting galvonometer mirror.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1982Date of Patent: May 7, 1985Assignee: Klimsch/OptronicsInventors: David R. Morrill, Mark T. Mason, Paul M. Green