Patents by Inventor Peter Foley

Peter Foley 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).

  • Patent number: 10459735
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) chip and method of booting the IC are disclosed. The method includes determining whether a boot pin configuration has been programmed and responsive to determining that the boot pin configuration has been programmed, performing a boot method indicated in a user-defined boot table. Responsive to determining that the boot pin configuration key has not been programmed, the method performs a boot method selected from a factory-defined boot table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David Peter Foley, Santosh Kumar Athuru
  • Publication number: 20190003549
    Abstract: Implementation described and claimed herein include a cushioning structure and method for manufacturing a cellular cushioning system, which allows for maximum comfort through the compression and shock cycle. Specifically, a cushioning structure comprises void cells formed in an array, which comprise multiple outwardly curved surfaces, with varying radius measurements. Stiffness in the void cells can vary by varying the Radii. Outwardly curved surfaces prevent buckling and provide support for high impact by absorbing energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Jerod Dahl, Peter Foley, Thomas Christopher Manney
  • Publication number: 20170123811
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) chip and method of booting the IC are disclosed. The method includes determining whether a boot pin configuration has been programmed and responsive to determining that the boot pin configuration has been programmed, performing a boot method indicated in a user-defined boot table. Responsive to determining that the boot pin configuration key has not been programmed, the method performs a boot method selected from a factory-defined boot table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: David Peter Foley, Santosh Kumar Athuru
  • Publication number: 20170072653
    Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein include a cushioning material layer and method for manufacturing a cushioning material layer, which allows for maximum comfort through the compression and shock cycle. Specifically, a cushioning material layer comprises void cells formed in an array, which comprise multiple outwardly facing curvatures, with varying radius measurements. Stiffness in the void cells can vary by varying the radiuses. The outwardly facing curvatures prevent buckling and provide support for high impact by absorbing energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Jerod Dahl, Peter Foley, Thomas Christopher Manney
  • Patent number: 9536411
    Abstract: A computer storage medium has embodied thereon computer-readable instructions that, when executed, perform a method for identifying biometric markers within a vehicle. The method includes detecting a biometric marker of a driver within the vehicle and displaying data associated with the biometric marker to the driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: James Peter Foley, Emery Charles Gulash, Kazutoshi Ebe, Yifan Jiang, Warren Jing Po Chou
  • Patent number: 9428183
    Abstract: A method for apprising a driver to a change in automation level of an automated self-drive system for a vehicle includes identifying an expected automation level change and communicating a required engagement level. The driver is thereby apprised of an appropriate level of engagement with each of a multiple of manual vehicle controls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: James Peter Foley
  • Publication number: 20160066649
    Abstract: A welded shoe assembly includes a shoe upper with a plastic surface welded to a plastic surface of a bottom unit. The welded shoe assembly is formed, in one implementation, by compressing the shoe upper and a bottom unit against one another between an electrically conductive last and an electrically conductive mold and applying an electrical signal to either the electrically conductive last and/or the electrically conductive mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Peter Foley, Jerod Dahl
  • Publication number: 20160042627
    Abstract: A computer storage medium has embodied thereon computer-readable instructions that, when executed, perform a method for identifying biometric markers within a vehicle. The method includes detecting a biometric marker of a driver within the vehicle and displaying data associated with the biometric marker to the driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: James Peter Foley, Emery Charles Gulash, Kazutoshi Ebe, Yifan Jiang, Warren Jing Po Chou
  • Publication number: 20160031441
    Abstract: A method for apprising a driver to a change in automation level of an automated self-drive system for a vehicle includes identifying an expected automation level change and communicating a required engagement level. The driver is thereby apprised of an appropriate level of engagement with each of a multiple of manual vehicle controls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: James Peter Foley
  • Publication number: 20150276354
    Abstract: Overpressure absorbing material is positioned on the exterior of an enclosure. When an explosion occurs adjacent the enclosure, the overpressure absorbing material absorbs a large portion of an incoming overpressure wave from the explosion. The overpressure absorbing material cushions the impact of the overpressure wave against the enclosure and may prevent the incoming overpressure wave from penetrating the enclosure in sufficient magnitude to cause injury to the enclosure's occupants. The overpressure absorbing material may also be positioned on the interior of the enclosure. The overpressure wave from the explosion may enter the enclosure via a breach or other opening and may resonate within the enclosure, causing injury to the enclosure's occupants. The interior overpressure absorbing material also prevents a significant magnitude of the overpressure wave from being reflected off the interior walls of the enclosure, resonating within the enclosure, and causing injury to the enclosure's occupants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: Skydex Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Foley, Thomas Christopher Manney
  • Patent number: 8990987
    Abstract: A layered cushion that may be fully disassembled for easy cleaning is disclosed herein. The sleep system is durable and fire retardant. The layered cushion may include a foam layer, a layer of void cells, and a cover. The foam permits fluids to move freely there through and contours to a user's body to maximize comfort and reduce interface pressure. The reticulated foam layer resists compression set and thermosetting. The layer of void cells also permits fluids to move freely there through and provide additional support to the user's body. The individual void cells of the void cell layer are perforated to allow the transmission of fluids there through. The cover couples the other layers together to form the layered cushion and prevents the layers from deteriorating. The cover is removable to permit cleaning each of the layers independently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Skydex Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ethan Thomas Wyman, Daniel Antonio Feighery, Eric William Sugano, Peter Foley, Thomas Manney, Collin Metzer, Gerald Michael Buchen, John Marcel Danis
  • Publication number: 20150033577
    Abstract: A shoe sole comprises a first array of interconnected void cells that is oriented adjacent to a second opposing array of interconnected void cells, wherein the second opposing array of interconnected void cells is geometrically different from the first array of void cells and includes at least one void cell with an asymmetrical perimeter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Jerod Dahl, Peter Foley, Collin Metzer, Trevor Kanous, Eric William Sugano
  • Publication number: 20130326819
    Abstract: A layered cushion that may be fully disassembled for easy cleaning is disclosed herein. The sleep system is durable and fire retardant. The layered cushion may include a foam layer, a layer of void cells, and a cover. The foam permits fluids to move freely there through and contours to a user's body to maximize comfort and reduce interface pressure. The reticulated foam layer resists compression set and thermosetting. The layer of void cells also permits fluids to move freely there through and provide additional support to the user's body. The individual void cells of the void cell layer are perforated to allow the transmission of fluids there through. The cover couples the other layers together to form the layered cushion and prevents the layers from deteriorating. The cover is removable to permit cleaning each of the layers independently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Ethan Thomas Wyman, Daniel Antonio Feighery, Eric William Sugano, Peter Foley, Thomas Manney, Collin Metzer, Gerald Michael Buchen, John Marcell Danis
  • Patent number: 8539602
    Abstract: Multiple secure environments are established within a system on a chip (SoC) by defining a first secure region within a non-volatile memory in the SoC with a first set of parameters written into a predefined parameter region of the non-volatile memory. A second secure region within the non-volatile memory may be defined at a later time by a second set of parameters written into another predefined parameter region of the non-volatile memory. A security module is initialized each time the SoC is powered on by transferring the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters from the parameter region to the security module in a manner that does not expose the first set of parameters or the second set of parameters to a program being executed by the processor. The multiple secure regions of the SoC are enforced by the security module according to the parameter data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Prohor Chowdhury, Alexander Tessarolo, David Peter Foley
  • Publication number: 20120331560
    Abstract: Multiple secure environments are established within a system on a chip (SoC) by defining a first secure region within a non-volatile memory in the SoC with a first set of parameters written into a predefined parameter region of the non-volatile memory. A second secure region within the non-volatile memory may be defined at a later time by a second set of parameters written into another predefined parameter region of the non-volatile memory. A security module is initialized each time the SoC is powered on by transferring the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters from the parameter region to the security module in a manner that does not expose the first set of parameters or the second set of parameters to a program being executed by the processor. The multiple secure regions of the SoC are enforced by the security module according to the parameter data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Prohor Chowdhury, Alexander Tessarolo, David Peter Foley
  • Patent number: 7574760
    Abstract: A cushion comprises a first surface made of flexible high polymer resin; a second surface made of flexible high polymer resin, in at least partially coextensive relation to the first surface to define a cavity therebetween, the coextensive relation defining opposing corresponding portions of the first and second surfaces; a plurality of support members comprising inwardly directed indentations in both of the first and second surfaces extending into the cavity, a plurality of the indentations in each of the first and second surfaces having a square shape and an outwardly facing recess, a plurality of the indentations in the first surface abutting the indentations in the second surface; a layer of viscoelastic foam substantially overlying the first surface; and, a fabric enclosure surrounding the first surface, the second surface and the foam layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Skydex Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Foley, Gerald Michael (Mike) Buchen, Adam Lyons, Timothy Patrick Pepe
  • Publication number: 20070135330
    Abstract: Detergent compositions containing azo initiator compounds are provided. More particularly, detergent compositions containing azo initiator compounds having improved bleaching performance and stain-removal benefits, and methods of using the same, are provided. Composition of matter and articles of manufacture are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Francis Ford, Peter Foley, Alan Willey
  • Publication number: 20070116240
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for routing calls. The calls may be routed based on criteria. In one example, the criteria include a requirement that an agent be licensed. The licensing requirement may be determined, for example, based on the telephone number of a caller. The caller may specify additional criteria. The system may determine, from among agents meeting the licensing criterion and the customer-specified criteria, which available agent has a highest rating. The call may be routed to the highest-rated available agent meeting the licensing requirement and the customer-specified criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Peter Foley, Paul Ford, Timothy Hunter, Thomas Farrell, Terrence Moore
  • Publication number: 20070015675
    Abstract: Self-pressurized spray product for removing stains from textiles. Also disclosed is a method for removing stains from textiles. The self-pressurized spray product is designed to deliver a directed product stream. When directed at textile stains, the product stream does not obscure the user's vision of the stain with foam during treatment and further enables the user to observe stain removal during application of the product stream to the stain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Jeffrey Painter, Michael McDonald, Peter Foley, Michael Malanyaon, John Nackhla
  • Publication number: 20060277685
    Abstract: A cushion comprises a first surface made of flexible high polymer resin; a second surface made of flexible high polymer resin, in at least partially coextensive relation to the first surface to define a cavity therebetween, the coextensive relation defining opposing corresponding portions of the first and second surfaces; a plurality of support members comprising inwardly directed indentations in both of the first and second surfaces extending into the cavity, a plurality of the indentations in each of the first and second surfaces having a square shape and an outwardly facing recess, a plurality of the indentations in the first surface abutting the indentations in the second surface; a layer of viscoelastic foam substantially overlying the first surface; and, a fabric enclosure surrounding the first surface, the second surface and the foam layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Peter Foley, Gerald Buchen, Adam Lyons, Timothy Pepe