Patents by Inventor Robert Proulx
Robert Proulx 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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Publication number: 20240071552Abstract: A multi-zone temperature testing system includes a test device having components, a multi-zone temperature testing device that is coupled to the test device and that includes a first thermoelectric module that is located adjacent a first subset of the components and a second thermoelectric module that is located adjacent a second subset of the components, and a temperature control subsystem that is coupled to the multi-zone temperature testing device. The temperature control subsystem controls the first thermoelectric module in the multi-zone temperature testing device to produce a first heat flux that provides a testing temperature for the first subset of the components, and controls the second thermoelectric module in the multi-zone temperature testing device to produce a second heat flux that is different than the first heat flux and that provides the testing temperature for the second subset of the components.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Robert Proulx, Michael Rijo, Samuel Hudson
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Patent number: 11842785Abstract: A temperature-accelerated solid-state storage testing method includes writing data to a storage system and subjecting the storage system to a first temperature range for a first time period that is equivalent to operation at a lower/second temperature for a greater/second time period. Subsequently, the data from the storage system is read within a third time period at a third temperature range to generate first test data. The storage system is then subjected to the first temperature range for a fourth time period that was reduced relative to the first time period based on the reading of the data to generate the first test data causing the operation of storage system to be equivalent to operating at the second temperature range for a fifth time period. Subsequently the data from the storage system is read within the third time period at the third temperature range to generate second test data.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Samuel Hudson, Michael Rijo, Robert Proulx
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Patent number: 11837306Abstract: A storage subsystem read voltage determination system coupled to a first storage subsystem may read data from the first storage subsystem at a plurality of different read voltage sets and, for each of the plurality of read voltage sets, generate a respective bit error probability distribution of a number of bit errors per codeword provided by the data read from the first storage subsystem. The storage subsystem read voltage provisioning system also generates an error correction capability graph associated with error correction code used by the first storage subsystem and, based on the bit error probability distributions and the error correction capability graph, generates a respective average codeword error rate for each of the plurality of read voltage sets. The storage subsystem read voltage provisioning system then identifies a first read voltage set for which a minimum average codeword error rate was determined.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Frederick K. H. Lee, Robert Proulx, Jie Wu
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Publication number: 20230342274Abstract: A modular test system includes a modular controller subsystem coupled to a modular tested subsystem by a modular intermediary subsystem. The modular intermediary subsystem transmits communications between the modular controller subsystem and the modular tested subsystem during testing operations performed by the modular controller subsystem, and performs at least one testing function that is not available in the modular controller subsystem during the testing operations performed by the modular controller subsystem.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2022Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Matthew Borsini, Leland W. Thompson, Michael Rijo, Samuel Hudson, Robert Proulx
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Publication number: 20230343408Abstract: A storage subsystem read voltage determination system coupled to a first storage subsystem may read data from the first storage subsystem at a plurality of different read voltage sets and, for each of the plurality of read voltage sets, generate a respective bit error probability distribution of a number of bit errors per codeword provided by the data read from the first storage subsystem. The storage subsystem read voltage provisioning system also generates an error correction capability graph associated with error correction code used by the first storage subsystem and, based on the bit error probability distributions and the error correction capability graph, generates a respective average codeword error rate for each of the plurality of read voltage sets. The storage subsystem read voltage provisioning system then identifies a first read voltage set for which a minimum average codeword error rate was determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2022Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Frederick K.H. Lee, Robert Proulx, Jie Wu
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Publication number: 20230326541Abstract: A temperature-accelerated solid-state storage testing method includes writing data to a storage system and subjecting the storage system to a first temperature range for a first time period that is equivalent to operation at a lower/second temperature for a greater/second time period. Subsequently, the data from the storage system is read within a third time period at a third temperature range to generate first test data. The storage system is then subjected to the first temperature range for a fourth time period that was reduced relative to the first time period based on the reading of the data to generate the first test data causing the operation of storage system to be equivalent to operating at the second temperature range for a fifth time period. Subsequently the data from the storage system is read within the third time period at the third temperature range to generate second test data.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Samuel Hudson, Michael Rijo, Robert Proulx
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Patent number: 11734110Abstract: A storage device reclassification system includes a storage device reclassification subsystem coupled to a storage device that has a NAND storage subsystem and that is configured to perform first storage operations associated with a first storage device classification. The storage device reclassification subsystem performs testing operations on the NAND storage subsystem and, based on the testing operations, identifies at least one reduced capability of the NAND storage subsystem. Based on the at least one reduced capability of the NAND storage subsystem, the storage device reclassification subsystem determines at least one storage device operation modification and performs the at least one storage device operation modification on the storage device in order to configure the storage device to perform second storage operations that are different than the first storage operations and that are associated with a second storage device classification that is different than the first storage device classification.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Michael Rijo, Samuel Hudson, Robert Proulx, Erhan Aslan
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Patent number: 10422081Abstract: This disclosure relates to barrier compositions. The barrier composition can comprise a copolymer formed by polymerizing monomers comprising derived from a vinyl aromatic monomer and a second monomer selected from the group consisting of butadiene, alkyl (meth)acrylates, and mixtures thereof, and a solid grade oligomer. In some embodiments, the vinyl aromatic monomer and the second monomer are polymerized in the presence of the solid grade oligomer. Paper products and methods of making the paper products comprising the barrier composition are also described herein. The barrier compositions disclosed herein can be used to impart water, moisture, grease, oil, and/or oxygen resistance to the paper product.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Peter Hayes, Robert Proulx
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Publication number: 20180051418Abstract: This disclosure relates to barrier compositions. The barrier composition can comprise a copolymer formed by polymerizing monomers comprising derived from a vinyl aromatic monomer and a second monomer selected from the group consisting of butadiene alkyl (meth)acrylates and mixtures thereof, and a solid grade oligomer. In some embodiments, the vinyl aromatic monomer and the second monomer are polymerized in the presence of the solid grade oligomer. Paper products and methods of making the paper products comprising the barrier composition are also described herein. The barrier compositions disclosed herein can be used to impart water, moisture, grease, oil, and/or oxygen resistance to the paper product.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Peter HAYES, Robert PROULX
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Patent number: 9038821Abstract: A golf caddie device is disclosed that is designed for carrying golf equipment. The golf caddie device comprises a support rod having a spike and an ergonomically shaped handle. The golf caddie device also comprises a ball holder, a first cylinder comprising up to five openings for retaining golf clubs, and a second cylinder comprising up to five openings for retaining golf club shafts. Golf clubs are inserted into the golf caddie device by inserting the shaft part of the golf club through one of the first cylinder openings and into one of the openings of the second cylinder, thus, retaining the golf clubs within the golf caddie device.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Inventor: Robert Proulx
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Publication number: 20130092572Abstract: A golf caddie device is disclosed that is designed for carrying golf equipment. The golf caddie device comprises a support rod having a spike and an ergonomically shaped handle. The golf caddie device also comprises a ball holder, a first cylinder comprising up to five openings for retaining golf clubs, and a second cylinder comprising up to five openings for retaining golf club shafts. Golf clubs are inserted into the golf caddie device by inserting the shaft part of the golf club through one of the first cylinder openings and into one of the openings of the second cylinder, thus, retaining the golf clubs within the golf caddie device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventor: Robert Proulx
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Publication number: 20110027600Abstract: Fiber bonding compositions are provided comprising a polymer dispersion comprising two or more of a first polymer selected from the group consisting of styrene acrylics and straight acrylics and having a Tg from about 35° C. to about 45° C., a second polymer selected from the group consisting of styrene acrylics and straight acrylics and having a Tg from about ?12° C. to about ?2° C., and a third polymer selected from the group consisting of styrene acrylics and straight acrylics and having a Tg from about ?28° C. to about ?18° C. Methods of making a fiber bonding composition, methods of coating or saturating a fiber substrate, and coated or saturated fiber substrates are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Peter C. Hayes, Robert Proulx
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Publication number: 20050251537Abstract: An information file is inspected for an identity of a locking service associated with a desired file. The locking service is contacted, and the locking service grants access if the desired file is available.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2004Publication date: November 10, 2005Inventors: Keith Schwols, George Robbert, Robert Proulx
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Publication number: 20050155752Abstract: A thermal interface material and methods for preparing the same are disclosed. The thermal interface material comprises a copper mesh and a slurry. The copper mesh is impregnated and coated with the slurry. The slurry comprises a liquid metal alloy mixed with a plurality of thermal conductive particles. The methods include methods for preparing the thermal interface material, preparing the slurry, preparing the mesh, preparing the device for receiving the material, and for applying the thermal interface to the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2004Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventors: Ralph Larson, Robert Proulx
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Patent number: 5304741Abstract: A ribbon connector for use in an audio system as a speaker cable. The ribbon connector comprises two sets of flat conductors encapsulated in fluorinated ethylene polypropylene. Each of the sets is spaced apart from one another by a median strip of insulation. The median strip has a width greater than the thickness of the insulation between adjacent conductors in a set. This allows the sets to be separated from one another when a terminal is placed on each set. The conductors of a set function as a single conductor in that when used they are joined to a single terminal. The ribbon connector has enhanced capacitance and inductance characteristics compared to round twisted wire conductors.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1992Date of Patent: April 19, 1994Assignee: Temp-Flex Cable, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Proulx