Patents by Inventor R. Graham

R. Graham 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).

  • Publication number: 20160023664
    Abstract: A vehicle control system is provided that is able to identify a particular driver from other potential drivers, monitor various vehicle functions, and determine if the identified driver repeatedly performs the same behavior upon activation of the car. When the control system determines that the identified driver repeats the same behavior each time the car is activated, the controller learns that behavior and associates it with the identified driver so that the learned behavior can be automatically performed, without driver interaction, when the driver is identified and the car is activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: ATIEVA, INC.
    Inventor: Philip R. Graham
  • Patent number: 9238243
    Abstract: Energy output from a laser-produced plasma (LPP) extreme ultraviolet light (EUV) system varies based on how well the laser beam is focused on droplets of target material to generate plasma at a primary focal spot. Maintaining droplets at the primary focal spot during burst firing is difficult because generated plasma from preceding droplets push succeeding droplets out of the primary focal spot. Current droplet-to-droplet feedback control to re-align droplets to the primary focal spot is relatively slow. The system and method described herein adaptively pre-compensate for droplet push-out by directing droplets to a target position that is offset from the primary focal spot such that when a droplet is lased, the droplet is pushed by the laser beam into the primary focal spot to generate plasma. Over time, the EUV system learns to maintain real-time alignment of droplet position so plasma is generated consistently within the primary focal spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Jeroen van der Burgt, Matthew R. Graham, Charles Kinney, Wayne J. Dunstan
  • Patent number: 9226736
    Abstract: Described are devices, methods, and systems useful in the treatment of fistulae, and in certain embodiments those having openings extending into the alimentary canal, such as anorectal fistulae. Illustratively, an anorectal fistula can be treated by placing a volumetric construct within the primary opening of the fistula. In certain embodiments, the volumetric construct can include a rolled remodelable material processed to form a substantially unitary body. Advantageous such remodelable materials can include collagenous extracellular matrix materials, such as small intestine submucosa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Cook Biotech Incorporated
    Inventors: F. Joseph Obermiller, Michael C. Hiles, Matthew R. Graham
  • Patent number: 9227581
    Abstract: A power distribution module for use in a vehicle's power control system is provided. The power distribution module includes a plurality of control circuits, each of which is under the control of its own circuit switch, and each of which is coupled to one or more electronic control modules. The power distribution module also includes a processor that is configured to close each of the circuit switches, thereby providing power to the corresponding control circuits, in response to current vehicle conditions and in accordance with a preset set of conditions. An extended storage switch, when closed, prevents the power distribution module from electrically connecting any of the control circuits to the power source, thereby allowing parasitic power loss to be reduced to the point where the only loss is due to internal self-discharge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: ATIEVA, INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Philippe Gauthier, Philip R. Graham, Richard J. Biskup
  • Patent number: 9221409
    Abstract: A power distribution module for use in a vehicle's power control system is provided, the use of which helps to minimize parasitic battery losses while providing additional control over the vehicle's electrical components and subsystems. The power distribution module includes a plurality of control circuits, each of which is under the control of its own circuit switch, and each of which is coupled to one or more electronic control modules. The power distribution module also includes a processor that is configured to close each of the circuit switches, thereby providing power to the corresponding control circuits, in response to current vehicle conditions and in accordance with a preset set of conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: ATIEVA, INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Philippe Gauthier, Philip R. Graham, Richard J. Biskup
  • Publication number: 20150353097
    Abstract: A vehicle control system is provided that is able to (i) identify a particular driver from other potential drivers and (ii) monitor various vehicle functions in order to determine if the identified driver repeatedly performs the same behavior at approximately the same time of day on the same day of the week. When the control system determines that the identified driver repeats the same behavior in response to the same temporal conditions, the controller learns that behavior and associates it with the identified driver so that it can be automatically performed, without driver interaction, under the same temporal conditions in the future.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: ATIEVA, INC.
    Inventor: Philip R. Graham
  • Publication number: 20150353039
    Abstract: A vehicle control system is provided that is able to (i) identify a particular driver from other potential drivers and (ii) monitor various vehicle functions in order to determine if the identified driver repeatedly performs the same behavior upon the occurrence of a particular event or condition. When the control system determines that the identified driver repeats the same behavior upon the re-occurrence of the same event or condition, the controller learns that behavior and associates it with the identified driver so that it can be automatically performed, without driver interaction, when the same event or condition re-occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: ATIEVA, INC.
    Inventor: Philip R. Graham
  • Publication number: 20150353038
    Abstract: A vehicle control system is provided that is able to (i) identify a particular driver from other potential drivers and (ii) monitor various vehicle functions in order to determine if the identified driver repeatedly performs the same behavior at approximately the same time each day. When the control system determines that the identified driver repeats the same behavior in response to the same temporal conditions, the controller learns that behavior and associates it with the identified driver so that it can be automatically performed, without driver interaction, under the same temporal conditions in the future.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: Atieva, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip R. Graham
  • Publication number: 20150353037
    Abstract: A vehicle control system is provided that is able to (i) identify a particular driver from other potential drivers and (ii) monitor various vehicle functions in order to determine if the identified driver repeatedly performs the same behavior when the vehicle is at or near the same location. When the control system determines that the identified driver repeats the same behavior in response to the vehicle being at or near the same location, the controller learns that behavior and associates it with the identified driver so that it can be automatically performed, without driver interaction, when the vehicle is at or near the same location in the future.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: Atieva, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip R. Graham
  • Publication number: 20150345984
    Abstract: A method of incorporating recharging breaks into the route shown on an electric vehicle's on-board navigation system is provided. The system initially calculates the vehicle's driving range and determines whether the calculated range is sufficient to travel to all of the locations on the intended route. If the range is insufficient, the system may notify the user that the car should be charged the night before the intended travel day. Additionally, the system may be used to identify potential recharging stations along the intended route and, in at least some cases, confirm that the location of the identified recharging station is acceptable to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: ATIEVA, INC.
    Inventor: Philip R. Graham
  • Publication number: 20150345958
    Abstract: A method of preparing a car for travel is provided. The system incorporates a user's calendar into the vehicle's navigation system, synchronizes the on-board calendar with the calendar contained on the user's device (e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet computer, personal digital assistant, computer system, etc.), determines the locations corresponding to each of the appointments contained on the calendar, estimates the travel time between locations, and determines appropriate departure times corresponding to each appointment on the calendar. Using this information, the system may be configured to automatically activate a thermal management system or other auxiliary system prior to an intended departure time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: ATIEVA, INC.
    Inventor: Philip R. Graham
  • Publication number: 20150345962
    Abstract: A method of automatically incorporating a user's calendar into a vehicle's navigation system is provided. After the on-board calendar is synchronized with the calendar contained on the user's device (e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet computer, personal digital assistant, computer system, etc.), the system controller determines the locations that correspond to each of the appointments contained on the calendar and inputs those locations into the navigation system. The system also estimates the travel time between locations on the route and determines appropriate departure times corresponding to each appointment on the calendar. Using this information the system determines when insufficient time has been left between appointments and, in such cases, notifies the user of the potential scheduling problem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: Atieva, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip R. Graham
  • Patent number: 9193314
    Abstract: A vehicle control system is provided that is able to (i) identify a particular driver from other potential drivers and (ii) monitor various vehicle functions in order to determine if the identified driver repeatedly performs the same behavior upon the occurrence of a particular event or condition. When the control system determines that the identified driver repeats the same behavior upon the re-occurrence of the same event or condition, the controller learns that behavior and associates it with the identified driver so that it can be automatically performed, without driver interaction, when the same event or condition re-occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: ATIEVA, INC.
    Inventor: Philip R. Graham
  • Patent number: 9088482
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for optimizing maintenance of a geographically distributed data processing system. The method comprises selecting a primary territory having associated operating hours, identifying maintenance hours that exclude the operating hours, and selecting a maintenance time within the available maintenance hours. The midpoint of the maintenance hours may be selected as the maintenance time, or activity distribution data may be analyzed to select a maintenance time corresponding to a low activity time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Krutarth Shah, Philip R. Graham
  • Patent number: 9065973
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for displaying a videoconference includes receiving a first video feed. The first video feed includes a first plurality of video signals, each video signal from at least one source and originating from one or more sites. The method also includes assigning for a videoconference each video signal of the first plurality of video signals to a zone of a plurality of zones of a display window. Each zone of the plurality of zones is able to display one video signal at a time. The method further includes, for each zone of the plurality of zones of the display window to which more than one video signal has been assigned, switching the current video signal to be displayed in the zone to another video signal assigned to the zone based on a switching protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip R. Graham, Chris A. Dunn, Blane A. Eisenberg
  • Patent number: 8952974
    Abstract: A display device may reduce the latency of the display of a digital signal by reducing the latency that the display device adds to the digital signal. After a digital signal is received by an input module, the signal is stored in a frame buffer as a plurality of pixels. A controller determines the input frame rate of the digital signal and a pixel delay. The controller monitors the frame buffer to determine when the frame buffer has stored a number of pixels greater than or equal to the pixel delay. After the frame buffer contains enough pixels, the controller initiates transmission of the pixels from the frame buffer to a display module. In certain embodiments, the controller initiates transmission of the pixels to the display module before the frame buffer has stored all pixels corresponding to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Dhuey, Philip R. Graham, Richard T. Wales
  • Publication number: 20150034285
    Abstract: A heat exchanger plate has multiple structures thereon. A heat transfer portion has a plurality of ribs arranged in a rib pattern. A fluid ingress structure is arranged near a first corner of the heat exchanger plate. The structure includes a first open fluid aperture defined in the heat exchanger plate, and a first platform arranged between the first open fluid aperture and the first corner. The first platform is connected to a rib of the rib pattern. A fluid bypass structure is arranged near a second corner. The fluid bypass structure includes a closed fluid aperture defined in the heat exchanger plate, a second platform completely surrounding the closed fluid aperture, and a first corner rib arranged between the second platform and the second corner. The first corner rib is connected to a rib of the rib pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventor: James R. Graham
  • Publication number: 20150024879
    Abstract: A sports paddle including a head portion coupled to a handle portion. The head portion includes at least one core layer positioned between first and second face plates. The first and second face plates have first and second outer surfaces, respectively. The head portion defines a plurality of through-head portion holes extending from the first outer surface to the second outer surface and a plurality of grooves extending into the first and second face plates. The head portion can include first and second face plates having first and second outer surfaces, respectively, and the handle portion can include a grip. Each of the first and second outer surfaces can include a roughened region and a generally smooth region. The smooth region of the first outer surface can space apart the grip from the roughened region of the first outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Robert T. Kapheim, Scott M. Doyle, Terri R. Graham
  • Publication number: 20140371094
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of diagnosis and prognosis of Alzheimer' disease (AD) in a subject comprising detecting the presence or absence of one or more genetic variations in a sample from the subject, wherein the presence of the genetic variation indicates that the subject is afflicted with, or at risk of developing, AD. Methods of predicting the response of a subject to therapeutic agents for the treatment of AD are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Timothy W. Behrens, Robert R. Graham, Tushar Bhangale
  • Publication number: 20140325051
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for optimizing maintenance of a geographically distributed data processing system. The method comprises selecting a primary territory having associated operating hours, identifying maintenance hours that exclude the operating hours, and selecting a maintenance time within the available maintenance hours. The midpoint of the maintenance hours may be selected as the maintenance time, or activity distribution data may be analyzed to select a maintenance time corresponding to a low activity time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Krutarth Shah, Philip R. Graham