Patents by Inventor Robert C. Armstrong

Robert C. Armstrong 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).

  • Patent number: 10409994
    Abstract: Described herein are various technologies for metrics-based assessment and trust verification of netlists for hardware logic devices (e.g., ASICs, FPGAs, etc.). A computing system translates a netlist of a hardware logic device into a Boolean network. The computing system generates and assigns metrics to edges of the Boolean network. The metrics comprise a coverage metric, a rare trigger metric, and an influence metric. Based upon the metrics, the computing system assigns the nodes in the Boolean network criticality values. The computing system determines a likelihood of a vulnerability in the netlist based upon the criticality values. The computing can output an indication as to whether the netlist is trusted based upon the determined likelihood of a vulnerability in the netlist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
    Inventors: Vivian G. Kammler, Robert C. Armstrong, Andrew Michael Smith, Jackson R. Mayo
  • Patent number: 8836218
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating a proliferative disease in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of AC220 and a nucleoside analog, a topoisomerase inhibitor or an anthracycline, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Ambit Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: Robert C. Armstrong, Barbara A. Belli
  • Patent number: 8566579
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward authentication systems, devices, and methods. Obfuscated executable instructions may encode an authentication procedure and protect an authentication key. The obfuscated executable instructions may require communication with a remote certifying authority for operation. In this manner, security may be controlled by the certifying authority without regard to the security of the electronic device running the obfuscated executable instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Sandia Corporation
    Inventors: Robert C. Armstrong, Robert L. Hutchinson
  • Publication number: 20130137650
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating a proliferative disease in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of AC220 and a nucleoside analog, a topoisomerase inhibitor or an anthracycline, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: AMBIT BIOSCIENCES CORP.
    Inventors: Robert C. ARMSTRONG, Barbara A. Belli
  • Patent number: 8429586
    Abstract: A basic cell circuit architecture having plurality of cells with fixed transistors configurable for the formation of logic devices and single and dual port memory devices within a structured ASIC is provided. Different configurations of ensuing integrated circuits are achieved by forming variable interconnect layers above the fixed structures. The circuit architecture can achieve interconnection of transistors within a single cell or across multiple cells. The interconnection can be configured to form basic logic gates as well as more complex digital and analog subsystems. In addition, each cell contains a layout of transistors that can be variably coupled to achieve a memory device, such as a SRAM device. By having the capability of forming a logic circuit element, a memory device, or both, the circuit architecture is both memory-centric and logic-centric, and more fully adaptable to modern-day SoCs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: LSI Corporation
    Inventors: Ramnath Venkatraman, Michael N. Dillon, David A. Gardner, Carl A. Monzel, III, Subramanian Ramesh, Robert C. Armstrong, Gary S. Delp, Scott A. Peterson
  • Patent number: 8357690
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating a proliferative disease in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of AC220 and a nucleoside analog, a topoisomerase inhibitor or an anthracycline, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Ambit Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: Robert C. Armstrong, Barbara A. Belli
  • Publication number: 20120239926
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward authentication systems, devices, and methods. Obfuscated executable instructions may encode an authentication procedure and protect an authentication key. The obfuscated executable instructions may require communication with a remote certifying authority for operation. In this manner, security may be controlled by the certifying authority without regard to the security of the electronic device running the obfuscated executable instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Robert C. Armstrong, Robert L. Hutchinson
  • Publication number: 20120175683
    Abstract: A basic cell circuit architecture having plurality of cells with fixed transistors configurable for the formation of logic devices and single and dual port memory devices within a structured ASIC is provided. Different configurations of ensuing integrated circuits are achieved by forming variable interconnect layers above the fixed structures. The circuit architecture can achieve interconnection of transistors within a single cell or across multiple cells. The interconnection can be configured to form basic logic gates as well as more complex digital and analog subsystems. In addition, each cell contains a layout of transistors that can be variably coupled to achieve a memory device, such as a SRAM device. By having the capability of forming a logic circuit element, a memory device, or both, the circuit architecture is both memory-centric and logic-centric, and more fully adaptable to modern-day SoCs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: LSI Corporation
    Inventors: Ramnath Venkatraman, Michael N. Dillon, David A. Gardner, Carl Anthony Monzel, III, Subramanian Ramesh, Robert C. Armstrong, Gary Scott Delp, Scott Allen Peterson
  • Patent number: 8166440
    Abstract: A basic cell circuit architecture having plurality of cells with fixed transistors configurable for the formation of logic devices and/or single/dual port memory devices within a structured ASIC is provided. Different configurations of ensuing integrated circuits are achieved by forming variable interconnect layers above the fixed structures. The circuit architecture can achieve interconnection of transistors within a single cell and/or across multiple cells. The interconnection can be configured to form basic logic gates as well as more complex digital and analog subsystems. In addition, each cell contains a layout of transistors that can be variably coupled to achieve a memory device, such as a SRAM device. By having the capability of forming either a logic circuit element, a memory device, or both, the circuit architecture is both memory-centric and logic-centric, and more fully adaptable to modern-day SoCs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: LSI Corporation
    Inventors: Ramnath Venkatraman, Michael N. Dillon, David A. Gardner, Carl Anthony Monzel, III, Subramanian Ramesh, Robert C. Armstrong, Gary Scott Delp, Scott Allen Peterson
  • Publication number: 20120053176
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method of preventing, treating, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of an adenosine A3-mediated condition, disorder, or disease, with a compound of Formula I. Also provided herein is a method of preventing, treating, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Further provided herein is a method of modulating the activity of an adenosine A3 receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: AMBIT BIOSCIENCES CORP.
    Inventors: Robert C. Armstrong, Barbara Belli, Mark W. Holladay, Martin W. Rowbottom
  • Publication number: 20100292177
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating a proliferative disease in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of AC220 and a nucleoside analog, a topoisomerase inhibitor or an anthracycline, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Robert C. Armstrong, Barbara A. Belli
  • Patent number: 7404154
    Abstract: A basic cell circuit architecture having plurality of cells with fixed transistors configurable for the formation of logic devices and/or single/dual port memory devices within a structured ASIC is provided. Different configurations of ensuing integrated circuits are achieved by forming variable interconnect layers above the fixed structures. The circuit architecture can achieve interconnection of transistors within a single cell and/or across multiple cells. The interconnection can be configured to form basic logic gates as well as more complex digital and analog subsystems. In addition, each cell contains a layout of transistors that can be variably coupled to achieve a memory device, such as a SRAM device. By having the capability of forming either a logic circuit element, a memory device, or both, the circuit architecture is both memory-centric and logic-centric, and more fully adaptable to modern-day SoCs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: LSI Corporation
    Inventors: Ramnath Venkatraman, Michael N. Dillon, David A. Gardner, Carl Anthony Monzel, III, Subramanian Ramesh, Robert C. Armstrong, Gary Scott Delp, Scott Allen Peterson
  • Publication number: 20030092072
    Abstract: The invention provides a single-well, microscale method of determining the specific apoptotic activity of a cell. The method consists of contacting a cell population of about 1×105 cells for a time period of between about 30 minutes and 4 hours with a sufficient volume of medium containing an apoptotic specific diagnostic reagent and a diagnostic accessory reagent so as to cover the cell population, and determining the activity of the apoptotic specific diagnostic reagent. The invention also provides a method of identifying a compound which induces apoptosis. The invention further provides a rapid method of identifying a compound which inhibits apoptosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: IDUN Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence C. Fritz, Jose-Luis Diaz, Robert C. Armstrong, Kevin J. Tomaselli
  • Patent number: 6518032
    Abstract: The invention provides a single-well, microscale method of determining the specific apoptotic activity of a cell. The method consists of contacting a cell population of about 1×105 cells for a time period of between about 30 minutes and 4 hours with a sufficient volume of medium containing an apoptotic specific diagnostic reagent and a diagnostic accessory reagent so as to cover the cell population, and determining the activity of the apoptotic specific diagnostic reagent. The invention also provides a method of identifying a compound which induces apoptosis. The invention further provides a rapid method of identifying a compound which inhibits apoptosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: IDUN Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence C. Fritz, Jose-Luis Diaz, Robert C. Armstrong, Kevin J. Tomaselli
  • Patent number: 6270980
    Abstract: The invention provides a single-well, microscale method of determining the specific apoptotic activity of a cell. In the various embodiments, the method comprising contacting a cell population of greater than about 10,000 to 1×106 cells for a time period of between about 30 minutes and 4 hours with a sufficient volume of medium containing an apoptotic specific diagnostic reagent and a diagnostic accessory reagent so as to cover the cell population, and determining the activity of the apoptotic specific diagnostic reagent. The invention also provides a method of identifying a compound which induces apoptosis. The invention further provides a rapid method of identifying a compound which inhibits apoptosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: Idun Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence C. Fritz, Jose-Luis Diaz, Robert C. Armstrong, Kevin J. Tomaselli
  • Patent number: 6251614
    Abstract: The invention provides a single-well, microscale method of determining the specific apoptotic activity of a cell. The method consists of contacting a cell population of about 1×105 cells for a time period of between about 30 minutes and 4 hours with a sufficient volume of medium containing an apoptotic specific diagnostic reagent and a diagnostic accessory reagent so as to cover the cell population, and determining the activity of the apoptotic specific diagnostic reagent. The invention also provides a method of identifying a compound which induces apoptosis. The invention further provides a rapid method of identifying a compound which inhibits apoptosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Idun Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence C. Fritz, Jose-Luis Diaz, Robert C. Armstrong, Kevin J. Tomaselli
  • Patent number: 5590819
    Abstract: A water tank assembly for mounting between a motor vehicle frame member and the lower portion of a body panel along a side of the vehicle. The assembly includes, typically, a plastic cylindrical tank and at least two straps having an adjustable length and J-bolts at the ends for securing the tank to the typically channel section frame member. Saddle members are provided to fill the space between the tank and frame member. Preferably, shallow strap-receiving grooves are provided around the tank to hold the straps in position. A valved fill/dispense tube is provided near the lower tank side through which the tank is filled and which dispenses water as needed. An overflow device, typically a sprinkler system "bubbler" is provided at the top of the tank. The tank fill/dispense tube is readily accessible just below the vehicle body side while the tank is out of sight behind the side panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Inventor: Robert C. Armstrong