Patents by Inventor Robert Bond
Robert Bond 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: 8526709Abstract: A method for determining physical placement data for a plurality of wafers is disclosed. The method includes obtaining raw CCD array data from a linear CCD array by clocking data from pixels of the linear CCD array into memory cells of the memory device and ascertaining pixel transition data to determine whether at least one of an upper edge error, a lower edge error, a wafer thickness error, and transition-per-slot error exists. If an error is found, the method includes generating an error signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Lam Research CorporationInventors: Robert Bond, Fareed Nabkel, Richard Adachi
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Publication number: 20120183200Abstract: A method for determining physical placement data for a plurality of wafers is disclosed. The method includes obtaining raw CCD array data from a linear CCD array by clocking data from pixels of the linear CCD array into memory cells of the memory device and ascertaining pixel transition data to determine whether at least one of an upper edge error, a lower edge error, a wafer thickness error, and transition-per-slot error exists. If an error is found, the method includes generating an error signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: Robert Bond, Fareed Nabkel, Richard Adachi
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Publication number: 20110215484Abstract: A biometric sensor device, such as a fingerprint sensor, comprises a substrate to which is mounted a die on which is formed a sensor array and at least one conductive bezel. The die and the bezel are encased in a unitary encapsulation structure to protect those elements from mechanical, electrical, and environmental damage, yet with a portion of the sensor array and the bezel exposed or at most thinly covered by the encapsulation or other coating material structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: UPEK, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bond, Alan Kramer, Giovanni Gozzini
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Publication number: 20110215341Abstract: A biometric sensor assembly comprises a substrate to which is mounted a die containing sensor circuitry, at least one conductive bezel having a visual indicator region formed therein, and electrically connected to said die by way of said substrate, a light source, and a light-directing region directing light from the light source to the visual indicator region. The die, the light-directing region, and the bezel are encased in an encapsulation structure such that a portion of a surface of the die and the visual indication region are exposed or at most thinly covered by the encapsulation structure. The light-directing region directs light emitted by the light source within the encapsulation structure to the visual indicator region. Desired indicia in the visual indicator region may thereby be illuminated, while the die and bezel, and optionally the light source, are protected by the encapsulation structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: UPEK, INC.Inventors: Robert Bond, Alan Kramer, Giovanni Gozzini
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Publication number: 20100127366Abstract: An integrated leadframe and bezel structure includes a planar carrier frame, a plurality of bonding leads, a die pad region, and a bezel structure. The bezel structure includes a bending portion shaped and disposed to facilitate a portion of said bezel structure being bent out of the plane of said carrier frame. A sensor IC may be secured to the die pad region, and wire bonds made to permit external connection to the sensor IC. The bezel structure includes portions which are bent such that their upper extent is in or above a sensing surface. The assembly is encapsulated, exposing on the top surface part of the bezel portions and the upper surface of the sensor IC, and on the bottom surface the contact pads. Two or more bezel portions may be provided, one or more on each side of the sensor IC.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2008Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: UPEK, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bond, Alan Kramer, Giovanni Gozzini
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Publication number: 20090169071Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) package includes at least one light source disposed together with an IC structure within an encapsulation structure. The material forming the encapsulation structure is generally opaque. Accordingly, the light source and at least a portion of the IC are not visible to the unaided human eye. The thickness and geometry of the encapsulation are such that when the light source is caused to emit light, the encapsulation structure permits at least a portion of that light to be visible to a user. The IC may be a portion of a fingerprint sensor, exposed for receiving a fingertip of a user. The light source, or a plurality of such light sources, may be functional (e.g., providing visual indication of the of the condition or state of an item of hardware or software, assist the user in operation of a device), be primarily aesthetic, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2009Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: UPEK, INC.Inventors: Robert Bond, Alan Kramer, Giovanni Gozzini
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Publication number: 20090029011Abstract: A cheese snack product comprising a block of cheese which has means to facilitate separation of the product into snack size portions. The means to facilitate separation may comprise areas of the block which are of lesser thickness than the remainder and these may be formed either by scoring or cutting into the surface of the block or by moulding the block to provide such portions. The block of the invention is preferably contained in a sealed package and a package which can be opened and then resealed is preferred. Also, it is possible to include in the package under the cheese a member which permits the cheese block to be readily moved outwardly from the package. The cheese block can comprise cheese of one or two or even more types so as to provide different flavours/textures for the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2007Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventors: Peter Robert Bond, Lyndon Christine Bond
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Publication number: 20070140871Abstract: A cam (24) for use in a fuel pump, the fuel pump having a pump filling phase and a pump delivery phase, wherein the cam (24) comprises a cam surface (18) provided with a portion corresponding to the pump filling phase and a portion corresponding to the pump delivery phase. The cam surface (18) further comprises a channel (18, 26, 28) suitable for guiding a cam follower (30) in contact with the cam surface (18). The width (W, WT, WB) of the channel (18, 26, 28) is adapted to permit guidance of the cam follower (30) only for the portion of the cam surface (18) corresponding to the pump filling phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2004Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventor: Robert Bond
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Patent number: 7101810Abstract: Transparent articles comprising transparent, nonmetallic substrate and a transparent film stack is sputter deposited on the substrate. The film stack is characterized by including at least one infrared reflective metal film, a dielectric film over the metal film, and a protective silicon nitride film of 10 ? to 150 ? in thickness over the said dielectric film. The dielectric film desirably has substantially the same index of refraction as does silicon nitride and is contiguous with the silicon nitride film.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2005Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Cardinal CG CompanyInventors: Robert Bond, Roger P. Stanek, Wayne L. Hoffman
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Patent number: 7060359Abstract: The present invention provides a coating for a transparent substrate which exhibits a “neutral” color through a wide range of angles of incidence of light. The coating employs a base coat adjacent the transparent substrate having a thickness of no more than about 275 ? and may include two reflective metal layers having an intermediate layer of an anti-reflective metal oxide therebetween and an outer anti-reflective layer of metal oxide over the second reflective metal layer. If so desired, the coating of the invention may include an abrasive-resistant overcoat as its outermost layer. This overcoat is desirably formed of an abrasive-resistant metal oxide, such as zinc oxide applied at a thickness which does not significantly affect the optical properties of said coated substrate.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2005Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Cardinal CG CompanyInventors: Eric Eby, Roger O'Shaughnessy, Robert Bond
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Publication number: 20050278441Abstract: A method, system, and program for coordinating use of independent external resources within requesting grid environments. A external resource dispatcher receives requests for use of external resources. The external resource dispatcher controls the dispatch of a pool of external resources hidden from the grid management systems of requesting grid clients. In particular, the external resource dispatcher coordinates dispatch of a selection of the external resources for temporary registration with a requesting grid client management system. The requesting grid client management system registers the external resources for use within the grid client and monitors whether the external resources are still needed. When a requesting grid client no longer needs a dispatched external resource, the external resource dispatcher controls detachment of the dispatched external resource and returns the external resource to the available pool of external resources.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2004Publication date: December 15, 2005Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Robert Bond, Douglas McCulloch, Patrick Richards, Sambasiva Tallam, Matthew Trevathan
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Publication number: 20050266160Abstract: Transparent articles comprising transparent, nonmetallic substrate and a transparent film stack is sputter deposited on the substrate. The film stack is characterized by including at least one infrared reflective metal film, a dielectric film over the metal film, and a protective silicon nitride film of 10 ? to 150 ? in thickness over the said dielectric film. The dielectric film desirably has substantially the same index of refraction as does silicon nitride and is contiguous with the silicon nitride film.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2005Publication date: December 1, 2005Inventors: Robert Bond, Roger Stanek, Wayne Hoffman
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Publication number: 20050202256Abstract: The present invention provides a coating for a transparent substrate which exhibits a “neutral” color through a wide range of angles of incidence of light. The coating employs a base coat adjacent the transparent substrate having a thickness of no more than about 275 ? and may include two reflective metal layers having an intermediate layer of an anti-reflective metal oxide therebetween and an outer anti-reflective layer of metal oxide over the second reflective metal layer. If so desired, the coating of the invention may include an abrasive-resistant overcoat as its outermost layer. This overcoat is desirably formed of an abrasive-resistant metal oxide, such as zinc oxide applied at a thickness which does not significantly affect the optical properties of said coated substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2005Publication date: September 15, 2005Inventors: Eric Eby, Roger O'Shaughnessy, Robert Bond
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Patent number: 6942917Abstract: Transparent articles comprising transparent, nonmetallic substrate and a transparent film stack is sputter deposited on the substrate. The film stack is characterized by including at least one infrared reflective metal film, a dielectric film over the metal film, and a protective silicon nitride film of 10 ? to 150 ? in thickness over the said dielectric film. The dielectric film desirably has substantially the same index of refraction as does silicon nitride and is contiguous with the silicon nitride film.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2003Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Cardinal CG CompanyInventors: Robert Bond, Roger P. Stanek, Wayne Hoffman
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Publication number: 20050106397Abstract: The present invention provides a coating for glass substrates and the like which resists accumulation of dirt and water stains. Coated glass substrates of the invention can be used in insulated glass units wherein the coating of the invention is carried on an exterior surface of one pane of glass while a reflective coating is applied on the opposite side of the same pane of glass.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2004Publication date: May 19, 2005Inventors: Annette Krisko, Robert Bond, Roger Stanek, Gary Pfaff
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Publication number: 20050001330Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for controlling a height and a planarity of an integrated circuit die. In one advantageous embodiment of the invention, a plurality of patterned metal stops are fabricated on an integrated circuit substrate and covered with die attach material. An integrated circuit die is inserted into the die attach material and placed into a clamping mechanism of a molding machine. The clamping mechanism (1) compresses the die into the die attach material, (2) rotates the die into parallel alignment with the substrate, and (3) pushes the die into contact with the patterned metal stops. In this manner the die height and the die planarity are precisely controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2003Publication date: January 6, 2005Applicant: STMicroelectronics, Inc.Inventors: Harry Siegel, Robert Bond, Tom Lao
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Patent number: 6838159Abstract: The present invention provides a coating for a transparent substrate which exhibits a “neutral” color through a wide range of angles of incidence of light. The coating employs a base coat adjacent the transparent substrate having a thickness of no more than about 275 ? and may include two reflective metal layers having an intermediate layer of an anti-reflective metal oxide therebetween and an outer anti-reflective layer of metal oxide over the second reflective metal layer. If so desired, the coating of the invention may include an abrasive-resistant overcoat as its outermost layer. This overcoat is desirably formed of an abrasive-resistant metal oxide, such as zinc oxide applied at a thickness which does not significantly affect the optical properties of said coated substrate.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2003Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc.Inventors: Eric Eby, Roger O'Shaughnessy, Robert Bond
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Publication number: 20040115443Abstract: Transparent articles comprising transparent, nonmetallic substrate and a transparent film stack is sputter deposited on the substrate. The film stack is characterized by including at least one infrared reflective metal film, a dielectric film over the metal film, and a protective silicon nitride film of 10 Å to 150 Å in thickness over the said dielectric film. The dielectric film desirably has substantially the same index of refraction as does silicon nitride and is contiguous with the silicon nitride film.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: Cardinal CG CompanyInventors: Robert Bond, Roger P. Stanek, Wayne Hoffman
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Patent number: 6673438Abstract: Transparent articles comprising transparent, nonmetallic substrate and a transparent film stack is sputter deposited on the substrate. The film stack is characterized by including at least one infrared reflective metal film, a dielectric film over the metal film, and a protective silicon nitride film of 10 Å to 150 Å in thickness over the said dielectric film. The dielectric film desirably has substantially the same index of refraction as does silicon nitride and is contiguous with the silicon nitride film.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1998Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: Cardinal CG CompanyInventors: Robert Bond, Roger P. Stanek, Wayne Hoffman
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Publication number: 20030104220Abstract: The present invention provides a coating for a transparent substrate which exhibits a “neutral” color through a wide range of angles of incidence of light. The coating employs a base coat adjacent the transparent substrate having a thickness of no more than about 275 Å and may include two reflective metal layers having an intermediate layer of an anti-reflective metal oxide therebetween and an outer anti-reflective layer of metal oxide over the second reflective metal layer. If so desired, the coating of the invention may include an abrasive-resistant overcoat as its outermost layer. This overcoat is desirably formed of an abrasive-resistant metal oxide, such as zinc oxide applied at a thickness which does not significantly affect the optical properties of said coated substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2003Publication date: June 5, 2003Applicant: Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc.Inventors: Eric Eby, Roger O'Shaughnessy, Robert Bond