Patents by Inventor Scott E. Johnston

Scott E. Johnston 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: 8952727
    Abstract: Systems and methods for clock generation and distribution are disclosed. Embodiments include arrangements of synchronization signals implemented using a mesh circuit. The mesh circuit is comprised of a plurality of null convention logic (NCL) gates organized into rings. Each ring shares at least one NCL gate with an adjacent ring. The rings are configured in such a way that each ring in the mesh operates synchronously with the other rings in the mesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Wave Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E Johnston, Karl Michael Fant
  • Publication number: 20140049288
    Abstract: Systems and methods for clock generation and distribution are disclosed. Embodiments include arrangements of synchronization signals implemented using a mesh circuit. The mesh circuit is comprised of a plurality of null convention logic (NCL) gates organized into rings. Each ring shares at least one NCL gate with an adjacent ring. The rings are configured in such a way that each ring in the mesh operates synchronously with the other rings in the mesh.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Wave Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E Johnston, Karl Michael Fant
  • Patent number: 6260403
    Abstract: A pipe arching apparatus, comprising an internal means for flattening and elongating the lower circumference of a pipe, while said pipe is positioned upon the ground. The apparatus is retractably compactible to be towably transportable and will arch pipes of larger size and longer lengths than traditional pipe arching equipment. It is powered by an internal combustion engine, has hydraulically extendible radius forms for forcibly reshaping the inside of a pipe, and is steerably drivable into and out of a pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Inventor: Scott E. Johnston
  • Patent number: 6000261
    Abstract: A machine for spirally forming pipes that is readily transportable to various locations. The machine is mounted to the surface of a conventional tractor-trailer arrangement and includes an uncoiler assembly with a structural extension arrangement for transferring coils from delivery vehicles. The uncoiler assembly is pivotably mounted to allow for rotational travel to meet with coil delivery vehicles. Sheet material is uncoiled and fed to the spiral forming assembly by an assembly of cylindrical rollers with rotational energy provided by internal combustion engine. The spiral forming assembly is pivotably mounted with motorized connection and programmable control for helix angle and third set of rollers adjustment. The spiral forming assembly and the assembly of cylindrical rollers are mounted with bases of minimal height for stability. An internal combustion engine driven cut off assembly is mounted directly to the spiral forming assembly to cut off pipes as they are produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Inventor: Scott E. Johnston