Patents by Inventor Peter Wells
Peter Wells 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: 11935887Abstract: Integrated circuit structures having source or drain structures with vertical trenches are described. In an example, an integrated circuit structure includes a fin having a lower fin portion and an upper fin portion. A gate stack is over the upper fin portion of the fin, the gate stack having a first side opposite a second side. A first source or drain structure includes an epitaxial structure embedded in the fin at the first side of the gate stack. A second source or drain structure includes an epitaxial structure embedded in the fin at the second side of the gate stack. The epitaxial structures of the first and second source or drain structures have a vertical trench centered therein. The first and second source or drain structures include silicon and a Group V dopant impurity.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Ryan Keech, Nicholas Minutillo, Anand Murthy, Aaron Budrevich, Peter Wells
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Publication number: 20240071593Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that provide smart alerts to users, e.g., alerts to users about diabetic states that are only provided when it makes sense to do so, e.g., when the system can predict or estimate that the user is not already cognitively aware of their current condition, e.g., particularly where the current condition is a diabetic state warranting attention. In this way, the alert or alarm is personalized and made particularly effective for that user. Such systems and methods still alert the user when action is necessary, e.g., a bolus or temporary basal rate change, or provide a response to a missed bolus or a need for correction, but do not alert when action is unnecessary, e.g., if the user is already estimated or predicted to be cognitively aware of the diabetic state warranting attention, or if corrective action was already taken.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Anna Leigh DAVIS, Scott M. BELLIVEAU, Naresh C. BHAVARAJU, Leif N. BOWMAN, Rita M. CASTILLO, Alexandra Elena CONSTANTIN, Rian W. DRAEGER, Laura J. DUNN, Gary Brian GABLE, Arturo GARCIA, Thomas HALL, Hari HAMPAPURAM, Christopher Robert HANNEMANN, Anna Claire HARLEY-TROCHIMCZYK, Nathaniel David HEINTZMAN, Andrea Jean JACKSON, Lauren Hruby JEPSON, Apurv Ullas KAMATH, Katherine Yerre KOEHLER, Aditya Sagar MANDAPAKA, Samuel Jere MARSH, Gary A. MORRIS, Subrai Girish PAI, Andrew Attila PAL, Nicholas POLYTARIDIS, Philip Thomas PUPA, Eli REIHMAN, Ashley Anne RINDFLEISCH, Sofie Wells SCHUNK, Peter C. SIMPSON, Daniel S. SMITH, Stephen J. VANSLYKE, Matthew T. VOGEL, Tomas C. WALKER, Benjamin Elrod WEST, Atiim Joseph WILEY
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Publication number: 20240063274Abstract: In an example, an integrated circuit structure includes a first vertical stack of horizontal nanowires laterally spaced apart from a second vertical stack of horizontal nanowires. An epitaxial source or drain structure is between the first and second vertical stacks of horizontal nanowires. The epitaxial source or drain structure includes a nucleation layer having a first portion in contact with the first vertical stack of horizontal nanowires and a second portion in contact with the second vertical stack of horizontal nanowires. The nucleation layer includes silicon with arsenic dopants. The epitaxial source or drain structure also includes an epitaxial fill layer laterally between the first and second portions of the nucleation layer. The epitaxial fill layer includes silicon with phosphorous dopants. The epitaxial fill layer has a total atomic concentration of arsenic less than half of a total atomic concentration of arsenic of the nucleation layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Patrick WALLACE, Robert EHLERT, Subrina RAFIQUE, Peter WELLS, Anand S. MURTHY, Shishir PANDYA, Xiaochen REN, Yulia TOLSTOVA
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Patent number: 11815352Abstract: A downhole borehole imaging tool and methods for determining a borehole size includes a magnetoresistive system and a hub moveably coupled to a fixed tool string. The hub includes a magnet. The magnetoresistive system includes magnetoresistive sensors disposed within the fixed tool string and segregated from the magnet. During operation, a routine scan of all sensors measures, for example, the output voltage V, angle ? of magnetic field, and temperature. Measurements from each sensor may then be characterized to account for temperature and input voltages variation of the sensors. The most accurate measurement can be used to derive the position of the hub 44 using the previous baseline parameters stored in the tool.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Julien Toniolo, Alan J. Sallwasser, Peter Wells, Mark A. Fredette
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Publication number: 20220199816Abstract: III-N e-mode high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) including a dopant diffusion spacer between an impurity-doped III-N material layer and a III-N polarization layer of the HEMT material stack. The spacer may be a substantially undoped III-N material, such as GaN. With the diffusion spacer, P-type impurities within the pGaN are setback from the polarization layer sufficiently to avoid significant levels of P-type impurities from entering the III-N material interface where the 2DEG resides. With the diffusion spacer, clustering of impurities near the 2DEG may be avoided and a III-N e-mode HEMT may achieve higher drive currents.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Michael Beumer, Robert Ehlert, Nicholas Minutillo, Michael Robinson, Patrick Wallace, Peter Wells
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Publication number: 20210239448Abstract: A downhole borehole imaging tool and methods for determining a borehole size includes a magnetoresistive system and a hub moveably coupled to a fixed tool string. The hub includes a magnet. The magnetoresistive system includes magnetoresistive sensors disposed within the fixed tool string and segregated from the magnet. During operation, a routine scan of all sensors measures, for example, the output voltage V, angle ? of magnetic field, and temperature. Measurements from each sensor may then be characterized to account for temperature and input voltages variation of the sensors. The most accurate measurement can be used to derive the position of the hub 44 using the previous baseline parameters stored in the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: Julien Toniolo, Alan J. Sallwasser, Peter Wells, Mark A. Fredette
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Publication number: 20200312842Abstract: Integrated circuit structures having source or drain structures with vertical trenches are described. In an example, an integrated circuit structure includes a fin having a lower fin portion and an upper fin portion. A gate stack is over the upper fin portion of the fin, the gate stack having a first side opposite a second side. A first source or drain structure includes an epitaxial structure embedded in the fin at the first side of the gate stack. A second source or drain structure includes an epitaxial structure embedded in the fin at the second side of the gate stack. The epitaxial structures of the first and second source or drain structures have a vertical trench centered therein. The first and second source or drain structures include silicon and a Group V dopant impurity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Ryan KEECH, Nicholas MINUTILLO, Anand MURTHY, Aaron BUDREVICH, Peter WELLS
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Patent number: 10605949Abstract: An imaging tool that includes an array of pads. The array of pads are in communication with a hot terminal of a single phase electrical alternating current power source in communication with the array of pads. The single phase electrical alternating current power source includes two return electrodes. One of the return electrodes is located above the array of pads, and the other return terminal is located below the array of pads.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2016Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Peter Wells, Mark Fredette, Julien Toniolo, Alan J. Sallwasser
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Patent number: 10030503Abstract: A downhole tool includes a logging tool. The logging tool includes a spring integral with a sensor. The spring applies the sensor to a formation wall. Additionally, the spring includes a groove formed along a neutral axis thereof. In addition, a wire is located within the groove and is operatively connected with the sensor and at least one other component of the logging tool.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2015Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Alan J. Sallwasser, Julien Toniolo, Peter Wells, Mark A. Fredette
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Patent number: 10030505Abstract: A method for determining a depth related parameter of an instrument in a wellbore includes measuring movement of the instrument along the wellbore using a wheel sensor urged into contact with a wall of the wellbore. Movement of an instrument conveyance is measured proximate the surface. Measurements from the wheel sensor are calibrated using measurements of movement of the instrument conveyance. The depth related parameter of the instrument is determined using the calibrated wheel sensor measurements.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2017Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Julien Toniolo, Peter Wells, Josselin Kherroubi, Richard Bloemenkamp
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Publication number: 20170293045Abstract: An imaging tool that includes an array of pads. The array of pads are in communication with a hot terminal of a single phase electrical alternating current power source in communication with the array of pads. The single phase electrical alternating current power source includes two return electrodes. One of the return electrodes is located above the array of pads, and the other return terminal is located below the array of pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Peter Wells, Mark Fredette, Julien Toniolo, Alan J. Sallwasser
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Publication number: 20160245069Abstract: A downhole tool includes a logging tool. The logging tool includes a spring integral with a sensor. The spring applies the sensor to a formation wall. Additionally, the spring includes a groove formed along a neutral axis thereof. In addition, a wire is located within the groove and is operatively connected with the sensor and at least one other component of the logging tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2015Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Julien Toniolo, Alan J. Sallwasser, Peter Wells, Mark A. Fredette
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Publication number: 20160237809Abstract: A downhole tool includes a position system. The position system includes a hub moveably coupled to a fixed tool string. The hub includes a sensor component. The position system also includes a position sensor disposed within the fixed tool string and segregated from the sensor component. Additionally, the sensor component is at a first pressure and the position sensor is at a second pressure, different than the first pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2015Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Julien Toniolo, Alan J. Sallwasser, Peter Wells, Mark A. Fredette
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Patent number: 9296343Abstract: Many tools and other items include a shaft. A restraining device is disclosed for restraining such an item when the item is not in use. In one embodiment, the restraining device includes at least one of: (i) a thumb-receiving surface for receiving a force by a thumb to pivot an arm open; and (ii) a finger-receiving surface for receiving a force by at least one finger to pivot the arm open. The restraining device may be used in restraining a reaching device in a rural mail carrier's vehicle. An apparatus is therefore also disclosed that, in one embodiment, includes a supporting body securable to a vehicle seat. The supporting body supports a tray for holding mail. The restraining device is connected to the supporting body.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2012Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Canada Post CorporationInventors: Todd MacGillivray, Cathy Janveau, Yves Bedard, Rod Muir, Torrin Mullins, Phil Streets, Luc Boucher, Mike Sirois, Peter Wells
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Patent number: 9010427Abstract: A hang-off tool for supporting a tool inside a tubular member includes a logging string configured to generate logging data, a computing system coupled to the logging string and configured to communicate the logging data to another tool, and a radially expandable member having a retracted position and an expanded position. The radially expandable member is configured to engage a radially-increased profile of an inner surface of the tubular member in the expanded position to support the hang-off tool. The radially expandable member is also configured not to engage the radially-increased profile in the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2014Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Jonathan Macrae, Bulent Finci, James G. Aivalis, Peter Wells, Robert Crispin Porter
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Publication number: 20140338886Abstract: A hang-off tool for supporting a tool inside a tubular member includes a logging string configured to generate logging data, a computing system coupled to the logging string and configured to communicate the logging data to another tool, and a radially expandable member having a retracted position and an expanded position. The radially expandable member is configured to engage a radially-increased profile of an inner surface of the tubular member in the expanded position to support the hang-off tool. The radially expandable member is also configured not to engage the radially-increased profile in the retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Jonathan Macrae, Bulent Finci, James G. Aivalis, Peter Wells, Robert Crispin Porter
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Patent number: 8844618Abstract: A hang-off tool for supporting a tool inside a tubular member includes a logging string configured to generate logging data, a computing system coupled to the logging string and configured to communicate the logging data to another tool, and a radially expandable member having a retracted position and an expanded position. The radially expandable member is configured to engage a radially-increased profile of an inner surface of the tubular member in the expanded position to support the hang-off tool. The radially expandable member is also configured not to engage the radially-increased profile in the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Jonathan Macrae, Bulent Finci, James G. Aivalis, Peter Wells, Robert Crispin Porter
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Patent number: 8708385Abstract: A reaching device that in one embodiment comprises an elongated member, a jaw, and an actuator for opening and closing the jaw. The jaw includes a pair of holding members, one of which has a tapered lateral side edge. In one embodiment, the reaching device may allow a rural mail carrier to remain seated in the driver's side of a conventional (North American) vehicle, reach through the passenger's window, and perform the following tasks: open a mail box, retrieve mail from the mail box, place mail into the mail box, close the mail box, and raise or lower the indicator flag on the side of the mail box.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Canada Post CorporationInventors: Martin Dion, Rod Muir, Mike Sirois, Phil Streets, Julian Potvin-Bernal, Andrew Lowe, Peter Wells, Cathy Janveau, Todd MacGillivray, Arland Horner, Yves Bedard, Christopher Eady
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Patent number: 8646548Abstract: Drill bits enable the use of tools in a wellbore when it is undesirable or impossible to remove the drill bit. Drill bits include a drill bit insert, a latch assembly, a housing, a running tool, and a shaft trigger to operate the latch assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: ThruBit, LLCInventors: Peter Wells, Jon Macrae
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Patent number: 8443915Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods and systems for logging through a drillstring. In one embodiment, a method of logging an exposed formation includes drilling a wellbore by rotating a cutting tool disposed on an end of a drillstring and injecting drilling fluid through the drillstring; deploying a BHA through the drillstring, the BHA including a logging tool; forming a bore through the cutting tool; inserting the logging tool through the bore; longitudinally connecting the BHA to the drillstring; and logging the exposed formation using the logging tool while tripping the drillstring into or from the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Bruce H. Storm, Jr., James G. Aivalis, Bulent Finci, Peter Wells, Akio Kita, Eric Johnson, Jonathan Macrae