Patents by Inventor R. A. Brown

R. A. Brown 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).

  • MULTIFUNCTIONAL COATING SYSTEM AND COATING MODULE FOR APPLICATION OF CATALYTIC WASHCOAT AND/OR SOLUTION TO A SUBSTRATE AND METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180043389
    Abstract: The principles and embodiments of the present invention relate generally to an apparatus, system, and methods for coating and calcining a catalytic substrate inline, reducing the processing time to prepare a substrate coated with catalytic material. For example, the disclosure describes a multi-station coater system comprising: a raw weight station, wherein an initial weight of a substrate is measured; a first catalytic substrate coating station, wherein a first wet coating comprising a first catalytic coating and a first carrier liquid is introduced into longitudinal cells of the substrate; a first wet weight station, wherein a wet weight of the substrate is measured; a first inline calciner module, wherein a heating fluid is introduced into the substrate to calcine the catalytic coating; and a first calcined weight station, wherein a calcined weight of the substrate is measured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: BASF CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary A. Gramiccioni, Kenneth R. Brown, Erik C. Nielsen
  • Point-and-shoot automatic landing system and method
    Patent number: 9891632
    Abstract: A point-and-shoot automatic landing system (P-A-S ALS) realizes safety and mission effectiveness benefits in vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft, allowing a pilot, using an inceptor device, to select an aim point with an aiming device providing visual indication of the aim point. Once a flight path is computed the pilot may allow the P-A-S ALS to automatically control the flight to touchdown. A suite of ranging devices determines the relative position of the aircraft to the selected aim point and an approach profile guidance algorithm computes the flight path. One or more devices provide confirmation that automatically controlled flight to the selected aim point is achievable. The P-A-S ALS is configured to allow termination of the controlled flight path at any time and selection of a new aim point through the inceptor device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Joseph G. Irwin, Bryan E. Kashawlic, Brandon R. Brown
  • Disruptor device simulation system
    Patent number: 9885545
    Abstract: A disruptor device simulation system is described. Embodiments of the of the simulation system include a disruptor device, one or more training cartridges, and a simulator system. The disruptor device can be loaded with training cartridges and implemented in a training scenario. The training cartridges can include a pair of infrared lasers and an infrared emitter. The simulator system can alter the training scenario based detecting pulses of light generated by the lasers and signals from the infrared emitter. In one embodiment, the simulator system can be adapted to determine when a trigger of the disruptor device is pulled and when an arc switch of the disruptor device is pressed. The simulator system can include a sensor adapted to detect the pulses of light generated by the pair of lasers. The simulator system can further include a receiver adapted to detect signals generated by the emitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Inventors: Gregory Otte, Todd R. Brown, Joseph J. Mason
  • Counter operation in a state machine lattice
    Patent number: 9886017
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices, among which is a device that includes a finite state machine lattice. The lattice may include a counter suitable for counting a number of times a programmable element in the lattice detects a condition. The counter may be configured to output in response to counting the condition was detected a certain number of times. For example, the counter may be configured to output in response to determining a condition was detected at least (or no more than) the certain number of times, determining the condition was detected exactly the certain number of times, or determining the condition was detected within a certain range of times. The counter may be coupled to other counters in the device for determining high-count operations and/or certain quantifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold B Noyes, David R. Brown, Paul Glendenning
  • FOOD PACKAGE WITH WINDOW
    Publication number: 20180022508
    Abstract: Various embodiments of packages are disclosed. In some embodiments, the package is made of PS foam and includes an aperture covered with a transparent window panel. The package can provide excellent thermal benefits, while also enabling a user to view the contents of the package without needing to open the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Ira Maroofian, Dean R. Brown
  • Methods and systems for data analysis in a state machine
    Patent number: 9870530
    Abstract: A device includes a match element that includes a first data input configured to receive a first result, wherein the first result is of an analysis performed on at least a portion of a data stream by an element of a state machine. The match element also includes a second data input configured to receive a second result, wherein the second result is of an analysis performed on at least a portion of the data stream by another element of the state machine. The match element further includes an output configured to selectively provide the first result or the second result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Brown, Harold B Noyes
  • NANO-SIZED FUNCTIONAL BINDER
    Publication number: 20180008973
    Abstract: Described are catalytic articles comprising a substrate having a washcoat on the substrate, the washcoat containing a catalytic component having a first average (D50) particle size and a functional binder component having a second average (D50) particle size in the range of about 10 nm to about 1000 nm, wherein the ratio of the first average (D50) particle size to the second average (D50) particle size is greater than about 10:1. The catalytic articles are useful in methods and systems to purify exhaust gas streams from an engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Gary A. Gramiccioni, Jaya L. Mohanan, John K. Hochmuth, Kenneth R. Brown, Brian Todd Jones
  • Boolean logic in a state machine lattice
    Patent number: 9866218
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices, among which is a device that includes a finite state machine lattice. The lattice may includes a programmable Boolean logic cell that may be programmed to perform various logic functions on a data stream. The programmability includes an inversion of a first input to the Boolean logic cell, an inversion of a last output of the Boolean logic cell, and a selection of an AND gate or an OR gate as a final output of the Boolean logic cell. The Boolean logic cell also includes end of data circuitry configured to cause the Boolean logic cell to only output after an end of data signifying the end of a data stream is received at the Boolean logic cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold B Noyes, David R. Brown, Paul Glendenning, Irene J. Xu
  • RUN TIME WORKLOAD THRESHOLD ALERTS FOR CUSTOMER PROFILING VISUALIZATION
    Publication number: 20180004638
    Abstract: A method obtains from a database historical data values for each of a plurality of workload data points relating to a prior workload run; determines a threshold value for each of the plurality of workload data points relating to the prior workload run; obtains current data values for each of a plurality of workload data points relating to a current workload test run and corresponding to the plurality of workload data points in the historical data values; determines one or more statistical measures relating to the historical data values and the current data values; determines whether the threshold value for at least one of the plurality of data points relating to the prior workload run is not achieved in a set amount of time by the current data value of the same data point relating to the prior workload run; and provides an alert that the threshold value has not been achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas R. Brown, Thomas W. Conti, Kyle R. Moser
  • RUN TIME AND HISTORICAL WORKLOAD REPORT SCORES FOR CUSTOMER PROFILING VISUALIZATION
    Publication number: 20180004645
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include a method, system and computer program product for providing automated run time and historical test workload report scoring. The method includes caching, by a processor, historical data relating to a customer workload; and caching, by the processor, data relating to an active workload test. The method also includes determining, by the processor, one or more statistical measures between the historical data relating to a customer workload and the data relating to an active workload test; generating, by the processor, one or more workload report scores based on the statistical measures; and displaying, by the processor, the one or more workload report scores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas R. Brown, Thomas W. Conti, Kyle R. Moser
  • RUN TIME WORKLOAD THRESHOLD ALERTS FOR CUSTOMER PROFILING VISUALIZATION
    Publication number: 20180004631
    Abstract: A method obtains from a database historical data values for each of a plurality of workload data points relating to a prior workload run; determines a threshold value for each of the plurality of workload data points relating to the prior workload run; obtains current data values for each of a plurality of workload data points relating to a current workload test run and corresponding to the plurality of workload data points in the historical data values; determines one or more statistical measures relating to the historical data values and the current data values; determines whether the threshold value for at least one of the plurality of data points relating to the prior workload run is not achieved in a set amount of time by the current data value of the same data point relating to the prior workload run; and provides an alert that the threshold value has not been achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas R. Brown, Thomas W. Conti, Kyle R. Moser
  • Z/OS SMF/RMF WORKLOAD DATA PLAYBACK WITH WEB DASHBOARD VISUALIZATION
    Publication number: 20180004634
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include a method, system and computer program product for comparing data from prior and current software workload runs and for visually presenting the resulting compared data to a user for further data interpretation. The method includes a processor obtaining prior software workload run data from a database; obtaining current software workload run data; comparing the prior software workload run data with the current software workload run data to determine one or more statistical measures between the prior software workload run data and the current software workload run data; and displaying the determined one or more statistical measures therebetween to allow a user to analyze the prior software workload run data and the current software workload run data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas R. Brown, Thomas W. Conti, Kyle R. Moser
  • RUN TIME AND HISTORICAL WORKLOAD REPORT SCORES FOR CUSTOMER PROFILING VISUALIZATION
    Publication number: 20180004647
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include a method, system and computer program product for providing automated run time and historical test workload report scoring. The method includes caching, by a processor, historical data relating to a customer workload; and caching, by the processor, data relating to an active workload test. The method also includes determining, by the processor, one or more statistical measures between the historical data relating to a customer workload and the data relating to an active workload test; generating, by the processor, one or more workload report scores based on the statistical measures; and displaying, by the processor, the one or more workload report scores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas R. Brown, Thomas W. Conti, Kyle R. Moser
  • SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR ACCESSING A STATE MACHINE
    Publication number: 20170371811
    Abstract: A device, includes an instruction buffer. The instruction buffer is configured to store instructions related to at least a portion of a data stream to be analyzed by a state machine engine as the device. The state machine engine includes configurable elements configured to analyze the at least a portion of a data stream and to selectively output the result of the analysis. Additionally, the instruction buffer is configured to receive the indications as part of a direct memory access (DMA) transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Harold B Noyes, David R. Brown, Paul Glendenning
  • User Peripheral
    Publication number: 20170374188
    Abstract: A peripheral device for use with a user terminal, the peripheral device comprising an interface for connecting to the user terminal; at least one of a light and/or a speaker; and control logic for interfacing with the user terminal in order to interact with a communication client application running on the user terminal, which enables a voice or video call service that is conducted over a packet-based network from the user terminal using the communication client application. The control logic is configured to receive a notification from said communication client application of an event or state in the voice or video call service, and to provide to a user an indication of the event or state by providing an output from the light and/or speaker; wherein this indication is provided while the user terminal is in a locked or sleep state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Malek Mohamad Nafez Chalabi, Gary T. McCoy, Eliana Miriam Feigelstock, Vikram Khandpur, Dustin R. Brown, Naveen Kachroo
  • User Input Peripheral
    Publication number: 20170371372
    Abstract: A peripheral device for use with a user terminal, the peripheral device comprising: a first section; a second section; the first and second sections being arranged relative to each other in a clamshell manner, and the first and second sections being movable relative to each other between a first, closed configuration of the peripheral device, and a second, open configuration of the peripheral device; the peripheral device comprising a flexible tether portion connecting the first section to the second section; the flexible tether portion being biased so as to maintain a tension in the tether.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Malek Mohamad Nafez Chalabi, Dustin R. Brown
  • Conduit fitting with torque collar
    Patent number: 9851032
    Abstract: A conduit fitting of the type having first and second threaded fitting components and at least one conduit gripping device, further includes a stroke limiting member that allows the fitting to be pulled up by applying a predetermined torque. In one embodiment, the stroke limiting member may be a non-integral torque collar and in another embodiment the stroke limiting member may be two engaging surfaces integrally formed with the fitting components. Alternatively, the fitting may also be pulled up by turns. In still another embodiment, a stroke limiting member is provided that may be used to enable a fitting that is designed to be pulled up by turns to also be pulled up by torque. The stroke limiting member facilitates many remakes of the fitting, including remakes by torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Swagelok Company
    Inventors: Peter C. Williams, Mark A. Clason, Cal R. Brown, Dale C. Arstein, Jeffrey S. Rayle, John D. Karkosiak, Gregory S. Kalata
  • DEVICES FOR TIME DIVISION MULTIPLEXING OF STATE MACHINE ENGINE SIGNALS
    Publication number: 20170364474
    Abstract: A device includes a plurality of blocks. Each block of the plurality of blocks includes a plurality of rows. Each row of the plurality of rows includes a plurality of configurable elements and a routing line, whereby each configurable element of the plurality of configurable elements includes a data analysis element comprising a plurality of memory cells, wherein the data analysis element is configured to analyze at least a portion of a data stream and to output a result of the analysis. Each configurable element of the plurality of configurable elements also includes a multiplexer configured to transmit the result to the routing line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Harold B Noyes, David R. Brown, Paul Glendenning, Paul D. Dlugosch
  • System and method for auricular peripheral nerve field stimulation
    Patent number: 9839577
    Abstract: An auricular peripheral nerve field stimulator system includes an electrical stimulation device for generating electrical stimulation signals and a plurality of therapy electrodes each electrically coupled to the electrical stimulation device and each including a plurality of needles for percutaneous insertion into an auricle of a human ear near at least one neural vascular bundle located therein. In some embodiments, at least one reference electrode electrically is coupled to the electrical stimulation device and includes at least one needle for percutaneous insertion into or adjacent the auricle to provide a ground reference for the electrical stimulation device. The generated electrical stimulation signals are, in any case, delivered by the percutaneously inserted needles to stimulate an auricular peripheral nerve field within the auricle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Innovative Health Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher R. Brown, Gary M. Peterson
  • METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PROVIDING DATA RECEIVED BY A STATE MACHINE ENGINE
    Publication number: 20170351631
    Abstract: An apparatus can include a first state machine engine configured to receive a first portion of a data stream from a processor and a second state machine engine configured to receive a second portion of the data stream from the processor. The apparatus includes a buffer interface configured to enable data transfer between the first and second state machine engines. The buffer interface includes an interface data bus coupled to the first and second state machine engines. The buffer interface is configured to provide data between the first and second state machine engines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: David R. Brown, Harold B. Noyes, Inderjit S. Bains