Patents by Inventor Robert James Burke

Robert James Burke 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: 11944373
    Abstract: An intravascular catheter for peri-vascular and/or peri-urethral tissue ablation includes multiple needles advanced through supported guide tubes which expand around a central axis to engage the interior surface of the wall of the renal artery or other vessel of a human body allowing the injection an ablative fluid for ablating tissue, and/or nerve fibers in the outer layer or deep to the outer layer of the vessel, or in prostatic tissue. The system may also include a means to limit and/or adjust the depth of penetration of the ablative fluid into and beyond the tissue of the vessel wall. The catheter may also include structures which provide radial and/or lateral support to the guide tubes so that the guide tubes expand uniformly and maintain their position against the interior surface of the vessel wall as the sharpened injection needles are advanced to penetrate into the vessel wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Ablative Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Fischell, Tim A. Fischell, Robert Ryan Ragland, Darrin James Kent, Andy Edward Denison, Eric Thomas Johnson, Jeff Alan Burke, Christopher Scott Hayden
  • Publication number: 20140344915
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for secure network communications. A proxy server receives meter data, from a meter of a set of meters via a local network, for an energy management server. The proxy server uses secure communications to send the meter data via a non-secure network to the energy management server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Robert James Burke, Prateek Sangal, Robert Daniel Maher, III
  • Publication number: 20130060667
    Abstract: A system, computer-implemented method, and a computer program product are provided for an energy management modeling language. Selections of a location, a time, a first variable identifier, a second variable identifier, a third variable identifier, and text that specifies a transform based on an energy management modeling language primitive are received via a user interface. The first variable identifier, the second variable identifier, and the third variable identifier are reformatted based on the location and the time. The transform is executed based on the reformatted first variable and the reformatted second variable to create a result. The result is output based on the reformatted third variable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventor: Robert James Burke
  • Publication number: 20130054284
    Abstract: A system, computer-implemented method, and a computer program product are provided for a templatized reporting engine. A report output request is received. A template is retrieved based on report parameters in the report output request. A data generator based on the template is executed. Data generated by executing the data generator is inserted into the template. The template and the data is output as a report via a user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Robert James Burke, Brian Alexander Reinhart
  • Publication number: 20130024928
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for secure network communications. A proxy server receives meter data, from a meter of a set of meters via a local network, for an energy management server. The proxy server uses secure communications to send the meter data via a non-secure network to the energy management server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Robert James Burke, Prateek Sangal, Robert Daniel Maher, III
  • Publication number: 20120317004
    Abstract: A system, computer-implemented method, and a computer program product are provided for a utility bill audit. Measured data is input from meters. Utility provider information is input. The utility provider information includes utility provider sub-costs and utility provider variables. System data is generated based on the measured data. The system data includes system sub-costs and system variables. If a utility provider sub-cost differs from a corresponding system sub-cost by more than a selected sub-cost error threshold, whether a utility provider variable differs from a corresponding system variable by more than a selected variable error threshold is determined. A user interface outputs a notice regarding whether utility provider information differs from corresponding system data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: ROBERT JAMES BURKE, John Preston Bennett, Prateek Sangal, Jose Alejandro Barahona Echeverria
  • Patent number: 6594013
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for analyzing the surface characteristics of opaque materials. The method comprises in one embodiment the use of a UV reflectometer to build a calibration matrix of data from a set of control samples and correlating a desired surface characteristic such as roughness or surface area to the set of reflectances of the control samples. The UV reflectometer is then used to measure the reflectances of a test sample of unknown surface characteristics. Reflectances are taken at a variety of angles of reflection for a variety of wavelengths, preferably between about 250 nanometers to about 400 nanometers. These reflectances are then compared against the reflectances of the calibration matrix in order to correlate the closest data in the calibration matrix. By so doing, a variety of information is thereby concluded, due to the broad spectrum of wavelengths and angles of reflection used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Randhir P. S. Thakur, Michael Nuttall, J. Brett Rolfson, Robert James Burke
  • Patent number: 6452678
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for analyzing the surface characteristics of opaque materials. The method comprises in one embodiment the use of a UV reflectometer to build a calibration matrix of data from a set of control samples and correlating a desired surface characteristic such as rouglness or surface area to the set of reflectances of the control samples. The UV reflectometer is then used to measure the reflectances of a test sample of unknown surface characteristics. Reflectances are taken at a variety of angles of reflection for a variety of wavelengths, preferably between about 250 nanometers to about 400 nanometers. These reflectances are then compared against the reflectances of the calibration matrix in order to correlate the closest data in the calibration matrix. By so doing, a variety of information is thereby concluded, due to the broad spectrum of wavelengths and angles of reflection used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Randhir P. S. Thakur, Michael Nuttall, J. Brett Rolfson, Robert James Burke
  • Patent number: 6417928
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for analyzing the surface characteristics of opaque materials. The method comprises in one embodiment the use of a UV reflectometer to build a calibration matrix of data from a set of control samples and correlating a desired surface characteristic such as roughness or surface area to the set of reflectances of the control samples. The UV reflectometer is then used to measure the reflectances of a test sample of unknown surface characteristics. Reflectances are taken at a variety of angles of reflection for a variety of wavelengths, preferably between about 250 nanometers to about 400 nanometers. These reflectances are then compared against the reflectances of the calibration matrix in order to correlate the closest data in the calibration matrix. By so doing, a variety of information is thereby concluded, due to the broad spectrum of wavelengths and angles of reflection used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Randhir P. S. Thakur, Michael Nuttall, J. Brett Rolfson, Robert James Burke
  • Publication number: 20020067489
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for analyzing the surface characteristics of opaque materials. The method comprises in one embodiment the use of a UV reflectometer to build a calibration matrix of data from a set of control samples and correlating a desired surface characteristic such as roughness or surface area to the set of reflectances of the control samples. The UV reflectometer is then used to measure the reflectances of a test sample of unknown surface characteristics. Reflectances are taken at a variety of angles of reflection for a variety of wavelengths, preferably between about 250 nanometers to about 400 nanometers. These reflectances are then compared against the reflectances of the calibration matrix in order to correlate the closest data in the calibration matrix. By so doing, a variety of information is thereby concluded, due to the broad spectrum of wavelengths and angles of reflection used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Randhir P.S. Thakur, Michael Nuttall, J. Brett Rolfson, Robert James Burke
  • Publication number: 20020003622
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for analyzing the surface characteristics of opaque materials. The method comprises in one embodiment the use of a UV reflectometer to build a calibration matrix of data from a set of control samples and correlating a desired surface characteristic such as roughness or surface area to the set of reflectances of the control samples. The UV reflectometer is then used to measure the reflectances of a test sample of unknown surface characteristics. Reflectances are taken at a variety of angles of reflection for a variety of wavelengths, preferably between about 250 nanometers to about 400 nanometers. These reflectances are then compared against the reflectances of the calibration matrix in order to correlate the closest data in the calibration matrix. By so doing, a variety of information is thereby concluded, due to the broad spectrum of wavelengths and angles of reflection used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Publication date: January 10, 2002
    Inventors: Randhir P.S. Thakur, Michael Nuttall, J. Brett Rolfson, Robert James Burke
  • Patent number: 6327040
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for analyzing the surface characteristics of opaque materials. The method comprises in one embodiment the use of a UV reflectometer to build a calibration matrix of data from a set of control samples and correlating a desired surface characteristic such as roughness or surface area to the set of reflectances of the control samples. The UV reflectometer is then used to measure the reflectances of a test sample of unknown surface characteristics. Reflectances are taken at a variety of angles of reflection for a variety of wavelengths, preferably between about 250 nanometers to about 400 nanomneters. These reflectances are then compared against the reflectances of the calibration matrix in order to correlate the closest data in the calibration matrix. By so doing, a variety of information is thereby concluded, due to the broad spectrum of wavelengths and angles of reflection used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Randhir P. S. Thakur, Michael Nuttall, J. Brett Rolfson, Robert James Burke
  • Publication number: 20010017698
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for analyzing the surface characteristics of opaque materials. The method comprises in one embodiment the use of a UV reflectometer to build a calibration matrix of data from a set of control samples and correlating a desired surface characteristic such as roughness or surface area to the set of reflectances of the control samples. The UV reflectometer is then used to measure the reflectances of a test sample of unknown surface characteristics. Reflectances are taken at a variety of angles of reflection for a variety of wavelengths, preferably between about 250 nanometers to about 400 nanometers. These reflectances are then compared against the reflectances of the calibration matrix in order to correlate the closest data in the calibration matrix. By so doing, a variety of information is thereby concluded, due to the broad spectrum of wavelengths and angles of reflection used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 30, 2001
    Inventors: Randhir P.S. Thakur, Michael Nuttall, J. Brett Rolfson, Robert James Burke
  • Patent number: 6275292
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for analyzing the surface characteristics of opaque materials. The method comprises in one embodiment the use of a UV reflectometer to build a calibration matrix of data from a set of control samples and correlating a desired surface characteristic such as roughness or surface area to the set of reflectances of the control samples. The UV reflectometer is then used to measure the reflectances of a test sample of unknown surface characteristics. Reflectances are taken at a variety of angles of reflection for a variety of wavelengths, preferably between about 250 nanometers to about 400 nanometers. These reflectances are then compared against the reflectances of the calibration matrix in order to correlate the closest data in the calibration matrix. By so doing, a variety of information is thereby concluded, due to the broad spectrum of wavelengths and angles of reflection used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Randhir P. S. Thakur, Michael Nuttall, J. Brett Rolfson, Robert James Burke
  • Publication number: 20010008448
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for analyzing the surface characteristics of opaque materials. The method comprises in one embodiment the use of a UV reflectometer to build a calibration matrix of data from a set of control samples and correlating a desired surface characteristic such as roughness or surface area to the set of reflectances of the control samples. The UV reflectometer is then used to measure the reflectances of a test sample of unknown surface characteristics. Reflectances are taken at a variety of angles of reflection for a variety of wavelengths, preferably between about 250 nanometers to about 400 nanometers. These reflectances are then compared against the reflectances of the calibration matrix in order to correlate the closest data in the calibration matrix. By so doing, a variety of information is thereby concluded, due to the broad spectrum of wavelengths and angles of reflection used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Publication date: July 19, 2001
    Inventors: Randhir P.S. Thakur, Michael Nuttall, J. Brett Rolfson, Robert James Burke
  • Patent number: 6195163
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for analyzing the surface characteristics of opaque materials. The method comprises in one embodiment the use of a UV reflectometer to build a calibration matrix of data from a set of control samples and correlating a desired surface characteristic such as roughness or surface area to the set of reflectances of the control samples. The UV reflectometer is then used to measure the reflectances of a test sample of unknown surface characteristics. Reflectances are taken at a variety of angles of reflection for a variety of wavelengths, preferably between about 250 nanometers to about 400 nanometers. These reflectances are then compared against the reflectances of the calibration matrix in order to correlate the closest data in the calibration matrix. By so doing, a variety of information is thereby concluded, due to the broad spectrum of wavelengths and angles of reflection used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Randhir P. S. Thakur, Michael Nuttall, J. Brett Rolfson, Robert James Burke
  • Patent number: 5825498
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for analyzing the surface characteristics of opaque materials. The method comprises in one embodiment the use of a UV reflectometer to build a calibration matrix of data from a set of control samples and correlating a desired surface characteristic such as roughness or surface area to the set of reflectances of the control samples. The UV reflectometer is then used to measure the reflectances of a test sample of unknown surface characteristics. Reflectances are taken at a variety of wavelengths, preferably between about 250 nanometers to about 400 nanometers. These reflectances are then compared against the reflectances of the calibration matrix in order to correlate the closest data in the calibration matrix. By so doing, a variety of information is thereby concluded, due to the broad spectrum of wavelengths used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Randhir P. S. Thakur, Michael Nuttall, J. Brett Rolfson, Robert James Burke
  • Patent number: 5783804
    Abstract: A nondestructive product level calibration method which is based on reflectance of intensity of UV and visible light that is measured from the top surface of a semiconductor wafer in a RTP closed loop process control environment in which the temperature of the wafer is regulated as a function of reflectivity of radiation at a preselected wavelength from the top surface of the wafer. In the method, sheet resistance of the wafer is measured as a function of the intensity of the UV and IR light directed at the wafer over a predetermined temperature and time range. Then, the reflectance intensity off wafer is measured to develop a model of the top surface. The reflectance model will indicate a wavelength where the reflectance is the greatest. Next, the wafer is subjected to UV radiation at the most sensitive wavelength and the reflectance is plotted against intensity of heat treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert James Burke, Russell C. Zahorik, Paul A. Paduano, Randhir P. S. Thakur