Patents by Inventor Raymond To

Raymond To 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).

  • INERTIAL LOCKOUT MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20140003864
    Abstract: An inertial lockout mechanism is coupled to a latch mechanism, such that, during a collision event, the inertial lockout mechanism will move to an interference position such that the latch mechanism will be retained in a locked position as an inertial force is realized on the latch mechanism. Specifically tailored compression spring configurations ensure that the inertial lockout mechanism will move to the interference position before the latch mechanism can move to the unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Francis Raymond Gillis, Raymond Anthony Oldani, Bill Garrett Vernon
  • SIGNATURE COMPRESSION REGISTER INSTABILITY ISOLATION AND STABLE SIGNATURE MASK GENERATION FOR TESTING VLSI CHIPS
    Publication number: 20140006889
    Abstract: A method for detecting unstable signatures when testing a VLSI chip that includes adding to an LFSR one or more save and restore registers for storing an initial seed consisting of 0s and 1s; loading the initial seed into the one or more save and restoring LFSR registers upon reaching a predetermined number of test loops; performing a signature stability test by loading said initial seed to said LFSR, executing the predetermined number of BIST test loops, and comparing the resulting MISR signature for differences versus a previous signature stored in a MISR save and restore register.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Franco Motika, Raymond J. Kurtulik, John D. Parker
  • SURGICAL FORCEPS
    Publication number: 20140005666
    Abstract: A forceps includes an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members. One or both of the jaw members is movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One or both of the jaw members is configured to conduct energy between the jaw members and through tissue grasped therebetween to treat tissue. An insulative tubular member is movable relative to the end effector assembly between a retracted position, wherein the insulative tubular member is positioned proximally of the end effector assembly, and an extended position, wherein the insulative tubular member is disposed about the end effector assembly. A monopolar member is configured to apply energy to tissue to treat tissue when the insulative tubular member is disposed in the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: TONY MOUA, DAVID N. HEARD, JONATHAN A. COE, JOHN J. KAPPUS, PETER M. MUELLER, RAYMOND A. SIRIANNE, RYAN C. ARTALE
  • METHOD OF OVERWRAPPING A PESSARY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140000628
    Abstract: This application relates to a method of covering a pessary device for relief of female incontinence with an overwrap. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods of overwrapping the pessary device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Clark Avery, JR., Evan Joseph Durling, Kevin Charles Strong, Gavin Joh Broad, Hinrich Knuth, Daniel Raymond Wiegele
  • HIGH EFFICIENCY, LIGHTWEIGHT, FLEXIBLE SOLAR SHEETS
    Publication number: 20140004645
    Abstract: The method of the invention includes the sequential steps of providing a plurality of solar cells, interconnecting the solar cells using one or more interconnect tabs, attaching the interconnect tabs to a top side of the solar cell to interconnect the plurality of solar cells by coupling an exposed top surface of a first solar cell to a top surface of an adjacent second solar cell, attaching one or more bypass diodes to a top side of the solar cell, then next applying an adhesive to a first film layer, placing the plurality of solar cells onto the first film layer, then next applying an adhesive to a second film layer, placing the plurality of solar cells and first film layer onto the second film layer to form a sheet assembly, and then forming the solar sheet from the sheet assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Raymond CHAN, Haruki MIYAMOTO
  • FUNCTIONAL N-HETEROCYCLES FOR SOLID-SUPPORTED CATALYSIS
    Publication number: 20140005036
    Abstract: An efficient method for the preparation of backbone-substituted imidazolinium salts for use as N-heterocyclic carbene ligands, e.g., for organometallic catalysts is provided. These functionalized N-heterocyclic carbene ligands are used to prepare solid-supported catalysts, e.g., for olefin metathesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Raymond Weitekamp, Robert H. Grubbs
  • Actuator Mechanism for Door Latch
    Publication number: 20140001776
    Abstract: An actuator mechanism for a door latch is provided. The actuator mechanism may include a first actuator and a second actuator. The first actuator can be pivotably coupled to a first support structure about a first axis. Moreover, the first actuator can include an engaging tip, a first engagement and a second engagement. The second actuator can be pivotably coupled to a second support structure about a second axis. In response to the movement of the arm of the second actuator about the second axis, the first engagement of the first actuator can rotate about the first axis to move the engaging tip to release the door latch. Alternatively, in response to the movement of the second engagement of the first actuator, the second engagement of the first actuator can rotate about the first axis to move the engaging tip to release the door latch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Pradipdumar J. Tanpure, Dale B. Higdon, Raymond D. Hendrix, Derick L. Hinderliter
  • DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING THERAPEUTIC AGENTS
    Publication number: 20140005595
    Abstract: Devices and methods for delivering therapeutic agents use a movable sheath member to deliver a therapeutic agent with little or no shear stress. The delivery device may include an outer body being configured to move away from a distal end of the delivery device. The movable sheath member may have a first section and a second section opposing the first section, the second section being configured to hold the therapeutic agent. The movable sheath may be configured to deliver the therapeutic agent by increasing the first section by moving the outer body away from the distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicants: CELL PRECISION, LLC, EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: W. Robert Taylor, Raymond P. Vito, Michael L. Wach, Jack Griffis
  • High-k Seal for Protection of Replacement Gates
    Publication number: 20140004677
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods of protecting sacrificial gates during raised/source drain and replacement metal gate processes. Embodiments include steps of forming sacrificial gates on a semiconductor substrate, protecting the sacrificial gates with gate seals, forming source/drains near the sacrificial gates without substantially growing semiconductor material on the sacrificial gates, removing the gate seals, and replacing the sacrificial gates with metal gates. In some embodiments, the gate seals are made of a high-k material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicants: GLOBALFOUNDRIES, INC., INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ying Li, Raymond Joy, Yong Meng Lee
  • Systems and Methods for Emergency Money Transfer Transactions
    Publication number: 20140006185
    Abstract: Systems and methods which allow for a money transfer transaction to be funded without providing payment at the point in time when the transaction is originated and which also do not require a customer to undertake a separate transaction with a separate entity prior to initiating the money transfer transaction with a money transfer service are provided. Embodiments may therefore allow for money transfers, such as in emergency situations, when customers would not otherwise have payment readily available at the time of the transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Moneygram International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Zurn, Emelyn Varness, Mindy P. Gibson, Lisa Minogue, Leslie Korsh, Douglas Porter
  • ELECTRIC MOTOR/GENERATOR POWER TRANSFER UNIT
    Publication number: 20140004986
    Abstract: A power transfer unit includes a differential gear set, first and second pump/motors, an electric motor/generator, and first and second hydraulic circuits. The differential gear set includes a first input/output member, a second input/output member, and a third input/output member. The first pump/motor is coupled to the first input/output member. The second pump/motor is coupled to the second input/output member. The electric motor/generator is coupled to the third input/output member. The first hydraulic circuit is hydraulically coupled to the first pump/motor. The second hydraulic circuit is hydraulically coupled to the second pump/motor and hydraulically separated from the first hydraulic circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventor: Peter Raymond Sharpe
  • SURGICAL FORCEPS
    Publication number: 20140005663
    Abstract: A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members configured to grasp tissue therebetween and conduct energy through tissue grasped therebetween to treat tissue. An insulative tubular member is movable relative to the end effector assembly between a retracted position, wherein the insulative tubular member is positioned proximally of the end effector assembly, and an extended position, wherein the insulative tubular member is disposed about the end effector assembly. A monopolar member is selectively deployable relative to the end effector assembly from a first position to a second position, wherein, in the second position, a portion of the monopolar member extends distally from the end effector assembly and the insulative tubular member for applying energy to tissue to treat tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: DAVID N. HEARD, TONY MOUA, SCOTT F. ALEXANDER, CHRISTOPHER T. RUSIN, JONATHAN A. COE, JOHN J. KAPPUS, PETER M. MUELLER, RAYMOND A. SIRIANNE, KELLIE F. PAYNE, WILLIAM H. NAU, JR., DUANE E. KERR
  • Apparatus and Method for Making a Layered Elastic Substrate
    Publication number: 20140000794
    Abstract: A first elastic material is advanced in a machine direction in a stretched state to a first metering device at a speed, V1. A second elastic material is advanced in the machine direction in a stretched state to a second metering device at a speed, V2. First and second substrate layers are advanced in a machine direction to a third metering at a speed, V3, along with the first and second elastic materials. The first and second elastic materials are bonded to the first and second substrate layers at the third metering device to form a layered elastic substrate. The layered elastic substrate is advanced to a fourth metering device at a speed, V4. V1 is less than V2, V3 is greater than V1 and V2, V4 is less than V3, and V4 is greater than V1 and V2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Raymond Scott Hamilton, Mark Mason Hargett, Tina Brown
  • Purified Acetylated Derivatives of Castor Oil and Compositions Including Same
    Publication number: 20140000933
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a single phase acetylated castor component (SP-ACC). An acetylated castor component is purified to produce the SP-ACC which contains a reduced amount of, or no, insoluble component(s) therein. The SP-ACC enhances the performance and properties of plasticizers of which it is a component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Bharat I. Chaudhary, Beate Sczekalla, Abhijit Ghosh-Dastidar, Yang Cheng, Prashant Tatake, Raymond M. Collins
  • METHODS FOR ASSAYING ENZYME-MEDIATED OXIDATIVE DEMETHYLATION
    Publication number: 20140004550
    Abstract: Methods of screening a test agent for activity to modulate an oxidative demethylation enzyme are provided according to embodiments of the present invention which includes preparing a test reaction comprising an oxidative demethylation enzyme, a substrate for the oxidative demethylation enzyme, a test agent and 4-amino-3-penten-2-one under conditions which allow generation of formaldehyde by oxidative demethylation of the substrate by the enzyme in the absence of the test agent; detecting fluorescence in the test reaction, the fluorescence indicative of reaction of formaldehyde and 4-amino-3-penten-2-one in the test reaction; and comparing fluorescence detected in the test reaction with a control, wherein a difference in detected fluorescence is indicative of a change in activity of the oxidative demethylation enzyme in the presence of the test agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: ARBOR ASSAYS LLC
    Inventors: Russell Hart, Barbara Scheuer, Raymond Trievel
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AND/OR FOR PROCESSING INFORMATION PERTAINING TO AND/OR RELATING TO PRINCIPAL/AGENT RELATIONSHIPS AND/OR ACTIVITIES INVOLVING AGENTS AND THIRD PARTIES
    Publication number: 20140006064
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method, including receiving, with a receiver or a computer, a search request for information regarding an agent or a principal; processing, with the computer or with a second computer, the search request; generating, with the computer or with a second computer, a message in response to the search request, wherein the message contains information identifying at least one agent or at least one principal in response to the search request and contains an advertisement; and transmitting, from a transmitter, the first computer, or the second computer, the message to a communication device used by or associated with a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: RAYMOND ANTHONY JOAO
  • Utility Enclosure Vandal Guard With Shackle Cover
    Publication number: 20140000328
    Abstract: A vandal guard for a utility enclosure includes a cover with a cover plate and a shackle cover on top of the cover plate. The shackle cover is located over a slot in the cover plate for receiving a staple. When the staple is secured with a lock, the shackle of the lock is shielded by the shackle cover to protect it from tampering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: MADRUGA IRON WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Raymond Madruga, Raymond Michael Madruga
  • Evaporator
    Publication number: 20140000814
    Abstract: One evaporator includes a housing defining a generally enclosed interior area and a stepped cascade separating the interior area into an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The stepped cascade includes sequential trays and risers. At least one tray has a hole connecting the upper chamber with the lower chamber, and at least one riser has a hole connecting the upper chamber with the lower chamber. An input device selectively introduces wastewater into the upper chamber, and a heat source selectively introduces heat into the lower chamber sufficient to evaporate water from the wastewater atop and passing through the stepped cascade. A gas exit provides a passage for gas from the interior area to outside the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Raymond E. VanKouwenberg
  • ACTIVE BOLSTER DEPLOYED FROM VEHICLE SEAT
    Publication number: 20140001799
    Abstract: An active bolster is integrated within a seat for a transportation vehicle by covering an inner inflatable bladder with an outer cushion layer to provide a seating support surface. Seating loads are borne on the support surface from the weight of an occupant by elastic deformation of the bladder. When a vehicle crash event is detected, at least a portion of the bladder is inflated to extend a seat surface to protect the occupant. Size and weight of the seat are reduced as a result of the bladder contributing significantly to the normal cushioning of the seat in everyday usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Raymond E. Kalisz, Johnathan A. Line, Michael J. Whitens, Dana M. Niemiec
  • Utility Enclosure Vandal Guard With Lock Box
    Publication number: 20140000327
    Abstract: A vandal guard for a utility enclosure includes a cover with a cover plate and a lock box below the cover plate. The lock box is located about an opening in the cover plate and a slot is defined in a recessed portion of the lock box under the cover plate. When the staple is secured by a lock, the shackle of the lock is shielded in the recessed portion of the lock box and protected from tampering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: MADRUGA IRON WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Raymond Madruga, Raymond Michael Madruga