Patents by Inventor Philip George

Philip George 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).

  • TORQUE CONVERTER DRIVE CONNECTION
    Publication number: 20120137669
    Abstract: A drive connection for fixing a torque converter to an engine crankshaft includes a crankshaft, a torque converter, and a threaded fastener. The crankshaft includes an end face, a rotational axis, and a threaded hole aligned with the axis. The torque converter includes a rotational axis and a cover having an aperture aligned with the axis. The threaded fastener extends through the aperture and is engaged with the threaded hole to secure the cover to the end face. In an example embodiment, the drive connection includes a sealing element disposed between the fastener and the cover. The sealing element may be a washer or an o-ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Kevin L. Parks, Michael Davis, Scott Strong, Philip George
  • Clutch unit
    Patent number: 8181761
    Abstract: A clutch unit including a clutch hub that is non-rotatably mounted to a shaft. The clutch unit has at least two clutch elements that can be brought into frictional engagement with one another in order to transmit torque when the clutch unit is actuated through a mechanical actuation device. The actuation device is mounted and supported at the clutch unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Mavinkal Jayaram, Philip George
  • Four-passage multifunction torque converter
    Patent number: 8167103
    Abstract: A torque converter including: an impeller clutch arranged to transmit, when closed, torque from a first cover for the torque converter to a shell for an impeller; a lock-up clutch arranged to transmit, when closed, torque from a second cover for the torque converter to an output hub; a release chamber for the impeller clutch, connected to a first channel; an apply chamber for the impeller clutch, connected to a second channel; an apply chamber for the lock-up clutch, connected to a third channel; and a torus connected to a fourth channel. The second, third, and fourth channels open to a space including a longitudinal axis for the torque converter and the space is arranged to receive an input shaft for a transmission. The first channel is arranged to connect to a line in a pump housing for a transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Adam Uhler, Philip George
  • Latching frictional engagement assembly using a check valve
    Patent number: 8127910
    Abstract: A frictional engagement assembly for an automotive device, including: at least one frictionally engageable plate; a first piston plate displaceable in a first axial direction to urge the at least one frictionally engageable plate into frictional contact; a first resilient element engaged with the first piston plate and urging the first piston plate in a second axial direction substantially opposite the first axial direction; a check valve controlling fluid flow to displace the first piston plate; and an accumulator. As fluid from a chamber, at least partially formed by the first piston plate, discharges through the check valve, the accumulator controls fluid volume in the chamber to maintain a distal portion of the first piston plate, urging the at least one frictionally engageable plate into frictional contact, in a furthest position in the first axial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hemphill, Philip George, Ross A. Gresley
  • Fluid detector
    Patent number: 8118481
    Abstract: A detector for identifying a fluid is disclosed. The detector comprises a probe having a thermistor, the probe being arranged to be exposed to a fluid and to allow thermal flow between the fluid and the thermistor; a temperature sensor to measure the ambient temperature of the fluid and a controller. The controller is arranged to supply electrical power to the thermistor and to provide an output indicative of the identity of the fluid based upon whether the electrical power supplied to the thermistor is above or below a threshold value. The threshold value is adjustable in accordance with the measured ambient temperature of the fluid. Examples of such a detector provide reliable fluid identification despite variations in ambient temperature of the fluid and such a detector may be compact, inexpensive, reliable and robust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Philip George Camp
  • PROGRAMMABLE RESISTIVE MEMORY CELL WITH OXIDE LAYER
    Publication number: 20120040496
    Abstract: Programmable metallization memory cells include an electrochemically active electrode and an inert electrode and an ion conductor solid electrolyte material between the electrochemically active electrode and the inert electrode. An electrically insulating oxide layer separates the ion conductor solid electrolyte material from the electrochemically active electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Ming Sun, Michael Xuefei Tang, Insik Jin, Venkatram Venkatasamy, Philip George Pitcher, Nurul Amin
  • PROGRAMMABLE RESISTIVE MEMORY CELL WITH OXIDE LAYER
    Publication number: 20120032131
    Abstract: Programmable metallization memory cells include an electrochemically active electrode and an inert electrode and an ion conductor solid electrolyte material between the electrochemically active electrode and the inert electrode. An electrically insulating oxide layer separates the ion conductor solid electrolyte material from the electrochemically active electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Ming Sun, Michael Xuefei Tang, Insik Jin, Venkatram Venkatasamy, Philip George Pitcher, Nurul Amin
  • METHOD OF TREATMENT AND SUPPLEMENT
    Publication number: 20120022015
    Abstract: A method of treatment and associated nutritional combination is disclosed. The method of treatment includes providing a patient with a nutritional combination including appropriate amounts of riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, and cyanocobalamin. The combination may further include thiamine mononitrate and calcium pantothenate, and may be in the form of an oral supplement such as a capsule or tablet. Alternatively, the combination may be a fluid for intravenous intake, and may further include thiamine hydrochloride, D-panthenol, water, benzyl alcohol, and sodium chloride. The treatement and combination of ingredients works synergistically together and is particularly effective in enhancing nerve regeneration in a variety of patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventor: Philip George
  • Clutch and brake latch mechanism
    Patent number: 8074778
    Abstract: A clutch including: a first piston displaceable to operate a clutch pack; a second piston; a first fluid chamber partially formed by the pistons, wherein the second piston is displaceable by fluid pressure in the first fluid chamber; and a locking means fixable by the second piston to hold the pack closed. In a preferred embodiment, the locking means includes at least one displaceable ball. In another preferred embodiment, in response to a loss of fluid pressure in the first chamber, the second piston is displaceable to enable displacement of the locking means to open the pack. In a further preferred embodiment, the clutch includes a second chamber, separate from the first chamber and partially formed by the first piston. The first piston is displaceable in response to fluid pressure in the second chamber. The pack remains closed after a loss or reduction of fluid pressure in the second chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Mavinkal Jayaram, Philip George
  • CLIP SEAL WITH INTEGRATED RETURN SPRING
    Publication number: 20110290612
    Abstract: A piston subassembly for operating a clutch of a transmission including a piston, a compensation dam, wherein the piston is axially moveable with respect to the compensation dam, and a clip operatively affixed to the piston, the clip operatively arranged between the piston and the compensation dam, the clip including at least one spring element for exerting a force between the dam and the piston to pull the piston axially away from the compensation dam, wherein the compensation dam is included on a transmission shaft, the compensation dam including a radially inner flange having a slot, wherein the slot is operatively arranged to engage with a radial protrusion on the transmission shaft for forming a twist-lock between the compensation dam and the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventor: Philip George
  • Programmable resistive memory cell with oxide layer
    Patent number: 8058646
    Abstract: Programmable metallization memory cells include an electrochemically active electrode and an inert electrode and an ion conductor solid electrolyte material between the electrochemically active electrode and the inert electrode. An electrically insulating oxide layer separates the ion conductor solid electrolyte material from the electrochemically active electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Ming Sun, Michael Xuefei Tang, Insik Jin, Venkatram Venkatasamy, Philip George Pitcher, Nurul Amin
  • Sealing system and wet-running dual-clutch system with a sealing system
    Patent number: 8056692
    Abstract: A sealing system with at least one sealing device for a pressurizing-agent-operable actuating device, for sealing off a pressure chamber assigned to the latter from the surroundings. The individual sealing element being placed in a groove formed by the actuating device and a thin sheet metal element connected to the actuating device, where at least two contact surfaces that describe the groove are formed on the actuating device for the sealing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG
    Inventor: Philip George
  • Methods and Systems for Synchronizing Media
    Publication number: 20110276334
    Abstract: Systems and methods of synchronizing media are provided. A client device may be used to capture a sample of a media stream being rendered by a media rendering source. The client device sends the sample to a position identification module to determine a time offset indicating a position in the media stream corresponding to the sampling time of the sample, and optionally a timescale ratio indicating a speed at which the media stream is being rendered by the media rendering source based on a reference speed of the media stream. The client device calculates a real-time offset using a present time, a timestamp of the media sample, the time offset, and optionally the timescale ratio. The client device then renders a second media stream at a position corresponding to the real-time offset to be in synchrony to the media stream being rendered by the media rendering source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Avery Li-Chun Wang, Rahul Powar, William Michael Mills, Christopher Jacques Penrose Barton, Philip Georges Inghelbrecht, Dheeraj Shankar Mukherjee
  • Methods and Systems for Synchronizing Media
    Publication number: 20110276333
    Abstract: Systems and methods of synchronizing media are provided. A client device may be used to capture a sample of a media stream being rendered by a media rendering source. The client device sends the sample to a position identification module to determine a time offset indicating a position in the media stream corresponding to the sampling time of the sample, and optionally a timescale ratio indicating a speed at which the media stream is being rendered by the media rendering source based on a reference speed of the media stream. The client device calculates a real-time offset using a present time, a timestamp of the media sample, the time offset, and optionally the timescale ratio. The client device then renders a second media stream at a position corresponding to the real-time offset to be in synchrony to the media stream being rendered by the media rendering source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Avery Li-Chun Wang, Rahul Powar, William Michael Mills, Christopher Jacques Penrose Barton, Philip Georges Inghelbrecht, Dheeraj Shankar Mukherjee
  • Three-dimensional cascaded power distribution in a semiconductor device
    Patent number: 8053819
    Abstract: An IC structure having reduced power loss and/or noise includes two or more active semiconductor regions stacked in a substantially vertical dimension, each active semiconductor region including an active layer. The IC structure further includes two or more voltage supply planes, each of the voltage supply planes corresponding to a respective one of the active layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kerry Bernstein, Paul W. Coteus, Philip George Emma, Allan Mark Hartstein, Stephen V. Kosonocky, Ruchir Puri, Mark B. Ritter
  • Dynamic memory architecture employing passive expiration of data
    Patent number: 8020073
    Abstract: Apparatus for passively tracking expired data in a dynamic memory includes a time stamp memory configurable for storing information relating to a refresh status of one or more corresponding data entries in the dynamic memory. The apparatus further includes a timer configurable for defining a desired window of time in which a refresh operation of data in the dynamic memory is to occur in order to ensure that the data is valid. Control circuitry is coupled to the time stamp memory and to the timer. The control circuitry is operative to manage the information stored in the time stamp memory relating to the refresh status of the one or more corresponding data entries in the dynamic memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Philip George Emma, Robert Kevin Montoye, William Robert Reohr
  • FLUID COUPLING LAUNCH DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110214958
    Abstract: A launch device for a vehicle transmission including a housing, an impeller, a turbine, and first and second clutches with first and second pistons, respectively. The first and second pistons are sealingly engaged with one another. The first clutch releaseably engages the impeller with the housing and the second clutch releaseably engages the turbine with the housing. In an example embodiment, the first clutch is disposed radially outside of the second clutch. In an example embodiment, the first clutch is engaged by a first pressure, and the second clutch is engaged by a second pressure greater than the first pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Todd Sturgin, Philip George, Jeffrey Hemphill
  • Method for achieving very high bandwidth between the levels of a cache hierarchy in 3-dimensional structures, and a 3-dimensional structure resulting therefrom
    Patent number: 7986543
    Abstract: A method of electronic computing, and more specifically, a method of design of cache hierarchies in 3-dimensional chips, and a cache hierarchy resulting therefrom, including a physical arrangement of bits in cache hierarchies implemented in 3 dimensions such that the planar wiring required in the busses connecting the levels of the hierarchy is minimized. In this way, the data paths between the levels are primarily the vias themselves, which leads to very short, hence fast and low power busses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Philip George Emma
  • TORQUE CONVERTER PUMP HUB WITH PROFILED ASSEMBLY SURFACE
    Publication number: 20110154813
    Abstract: A torque converter including a cover, a turbine pump in fluid contact with the turbine, and a pump shell connected to the cover. The torque converter includes a pump hub connected to the pump shell such that the pump shell and the pump hub are fixed with respect to rotation. The pump hub also includes a portion with a distal end having a plurality of indentations and a plurality of sloped surfaces in contact with the plurality of indentations. The plurality of sloped surfaces is arranged to receive a plurality of protrusions for a transmission pump gear and to urge the pump hub or the pump gear into rotational motion to urge the plurality of protrusions into mating engagement with the plurality of indentations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: William Brees, Philip George, Michael Van Sickle, Edward Pasho
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AN IMPROVED STORE-IN CACHE
    Publication number: 20110161780
    Abstract: A hardened store-in cache system includes a store-in cache having lines of a first linesize stored with checkbits, wherein the checkbits include byte-parity bits, and an ancillary store-only cache (ASOC) that holds a copy of most recently stored-to lines of the store-in cache. The ASOC includes fewer lines than the store-in cache, each line of the ASOC having the first linesize stored with the checkbits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Philip George Emma, Wing K. Luk, Thomas R. Puzak, Vijayalakshmi Srinivasan