Patents by Inventor Scott McCarthy
Scott McCarthy 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: 10123425Abstract: A module containing a plurality of active capacitors and a sacrificial capacitor is provided. The active capacitors and sacrificial capacitor are aligned along a horizontal direction so that the side surfaces of their cases are parallel to each other. The particular arrangement of the active capacitors and sacrificial capacitor results in a module configuration where the anode terminations for the active capacitors and an external component of the lead frame for the sacrificial capacitor are coplanar so that the module can be mounted to a circuit board via the anode terminations and the external component of the lead frame in a mechanically and electrically stable manner. Further, the center of gravity of the module in the length and/or width directions can be located at a midpoint of the overall module length and/or width, which enhances the stability of the module when mounted to a circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2018Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: AVX CorporationInventors: Glenn Vaillancourt, Ken Moulton, Scott McCarthy, Jason Laforge
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Publication number: 20180160539Abstract: A module containing a plurality of active capacitors and a sacrificial capacitor is provided. The active capacitors and sacrificial capacitor are aligned along a horizontal direction so that the side surfaces of their cases are parallel to each other. The particular arrangement of the active capacitors and sacrificial capacitor results in a module configuration where the anode terminations for the active capacitors and an external component of the lead frame for the sacrificial capacitor are coplanar so that the module can be mounted to a circuit board via the anode terminations and the external component of the lead frame in a mechanically and electrically stable manner. Further, the center of gravity of the module in the length and/or width directions can be located at a midpoint of the overall module length and/or width, which enhances the stability of the module when mounted to a circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Glenn Vaillancourt, Ken Moulton, Scott McCarthy, Jason Laforge
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Patent number: 9990089Abstract: A method of operation of an ultrasonic sensor array includes receiving a receiver bias voltage at a receiver bias electrode of the ultrasonic sensor array to bias piezoelectric sensor elements of the ultrasonic sensor array. The method further includes receiving a transmitter control signal at the ultrasonic sensor array to cause an ultrasonic transmitter of the ultrasonic sensor array to generate an ultrasonic wave. The method further includes generating data samples based on a reflection of the ultrasonic wave. The receiver bias voltage and the transmitter control signal are received from an integrated circuit that is coupled to the ultrasonic sensor array.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2014Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventors: Timothy Dickinson, Lennart Karl-Axel Mathe, Scott McCarthy, Kostadin Dimitrov Djordjev, Louis Dominic Oliveira, Qubo Zhou
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Patent number: 9907176Abstract: A module containing a plurality of active capacitors and a sacrificial capacitor is provided. The active capacitors and sacrificial capacitor are aligned along a horizontal direction so that the side surfaces of their cases are parallel to each other. The particular arrangement of the active capacitors and sacrificial capacitor results in a module configuration where the anode terminations for the active capacitors and an external component of the lead frame for the sacrificial capacitor are coplanar so that the module can be mounted to a circuit board via the anode terminations and the external component of the lead frame in a mechanically and electrically stable manner. Further, the center of gravity of the module in the length and/or width directions can be located at a midpoint of the overall module length and/or width, which enhances the stability of the module when mounted to a circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: AVX CorporationInventors: Glenn Vaillancourt, Ken Moulton, Scott McCarthy, Jason Laforge
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Patent number: 9858756Abstract: A total money management system for integrating numerous stand-alone components designed to validate, track and secure gaming currency from the table to back-of-house is provided. Utilizing RFID enabled casino currency, an RFID chip tray, a bill validator, RFID readers and antennas, inventory system and chip authentication network, the total money management system of the present disclosure provides casinos with a cash and chip tracking and reporting tool that will improve table performance and streamline the numerous at-table and back-of-house manual money management processes and procedures.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2013Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Gaming Partners International USA, Inc.Inventors: Emmanuel Gelinotte, Gregory Scott Gronau, Kirsten Clark, Scott McCarthy
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Publication number: 20170280563Abstract: A module containing a plurality of active capacitors and a sacrificial capacitor is provided. The active capacitors and sacrificial capacitor are aligned along a horizontal direction so that the side surfaces of their cases are parallel to each other. The particular arrangement of the active capacitors and sacrificial capacitor results in a module configuration where the anode terminations for the active capacitors and an external component of the lead frame for the sacrificial capacitor are coplanar so that the module can be mounted to a circuit board via the anode terminations and the external component of the lead frame in a mechanically and electrically stable manner. Further, the center of gravity of the module in the length and/or width directions can be located at a midpoint of the overall module length and/or width, which enhances the stability of the module when mounted to a circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2016Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Glenn Vaillancourt, Ken Moulton, Scott McCarthy, Jason Laforge
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Patent number: 9503173Abstract: A system and method for sharing antennas of a wireless communication device is provided. The wireless communication device leverages cellular antennas to improve data throughput by creating a multiple-in, multiple out (MIMO) operation for a wireless local area network (WLAN) connection. Antenna resources are dynamically allocated between the cellular antennas and the wireless antenna to provide improved throughput.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2013Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: BROADCOM CORPORATIONInventors: Evan Scott McCarthy, John Stuart Walley, Ling Su, Djordje Tujkovic, Joseph Saada, Kameswara Rao Medapalli
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Publication number: 20150036656Abstract: A system and method for sharing antennas of a wireless communication device is provided. The wireless communication device leverages cellular antennas to improve data throughput by creating a multiple-in, multiple out (MIMO) operation for a wireless local area network (WLAN) connection. Antenna resources are dynamically allocated between the cellular antennas and the wireless antenna to provide improved throughput.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Evan Scott McCarthy, John Stuart Walley, Ling Su, Djordje Tujkovic, Joseph Saada, Kameswara Rao Medapalli
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Publication number: 20150016223Abstract: A method of operation of an ultrasonic sensor array includes receiving a receiver bias voltage at a receiver bias electrode of the ultrasonic sensor array to bias piezoelectric sensor elements of the ultrasonic sensor array. The method further includes receiving a transmitter control signal at the ultrasonic sensor array to cause an ultrasonic transmitter of the ultrasonic sensor array to generate an ultrasonic wave. The method further includes generating data samples based on a reflection of the ultrasonic wave. The receiver bias voltage and the transmitter control signal are received from an integrated circuit that is coupled to the ultrasonic sensor array.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Timothy Dickinson, Lennart Karl-Axel Mathe, Scott McCarthy, Kostadin Dimitrov Djordjev, Louis Dominic Oliveira, Qubo Zhou
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Publication number: 20150015515Abstract: An apparatus includes an integrated circuit configured to be operatively coupled to a sensor array that is configured to generate an ultrasonic wave. The integrated circuit includes a transmitter circuit configured to provide a first signal to the sensor array. The integrated circuit further includes a receiver circuit configured to receive a second signal from the sensor array in response to providing the first signal. The sensor array includes an ultrasonic transmitter configured to generate the ultrasonic wave in response to the first signal and a piezoelectric receiver layer configured to detect a reflection of the ultrasonic wave.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Timothy Dickinson, Lennart Karl-Axel Mathe, Scott McCarthy, Kostadin Dimitrov Djordjev, Louis Dominic Oliveira, Qubo Zhou
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Publication number: 20140339107Abstract: An RFID plaque box provides secure storage and protection of value tokens (e.g., gaming plaques and jetons) of all sizes and shapes (e.g., rectangular, square, oval or round) and delivers real-time counting and movement details in both high and low frequency RF environments. The RFID plaque box allows plaques or jetons to be accounted for as part of the table's inventory along with the RFID chip tray's inventory (when installed). The RFID plaque box is provided as a fixed storage area that is situated below the plan of the gaming table alongside the RFID chip tray (when provided) with a lid very similar to that of the RFID chip tray or provided in a pop-up mechanism whereby the RFID plaque box is integrated into a gaming table such that when the top surface of the RFID plaque box is pushed, the RFID plaque box will pop-up to lift the stacks of plaques or jetons for access.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Gaming Partners International CorporationInventors: Emmanuel Gelinotte, Bernard Molina, Miguel Choi, Scott McCarthy, Benjamin Raz, Kirsten Clark, Gregory Scott Gronau, Regis Marcel Roger Vicaire
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Publication number: 20140222661Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for implementing the sale of a media package that has one or more digital assets and/or platform features and a first level of digital rights management (DRM) protections from a first purchaser to a second purchaser. The DRM protections may limit which digital assets may be sold. The level of DRM protection on the media package may be changed to a second level before being delivered to the second purchaser. The changed DRM protection may restrict the future sale of the digital assets and/or platform feature(s) remaining in the package. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Sony Computer Entertainment America LLCInventors: Scott McCarthy, John Koller, Jonathan Webb
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Publication number: 20130316797Abstract: A total money management system for integrating numerous stand-alone components designed to validate, track and secure gaming currency from the table to back-of-house is provided. Utilizing RFID enabled casino currency, an RFID chip tray, a bill validator, RFID readers and antennas, inventory system and chip authentication network, the total money management system of the present disclosure provides casinos with a cash and chip tracking and reporting tool that will improve table performance and streamline the numerous at-table and back-of-house manual money management processes and procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Gaming Partners International CorporationInventors: Emmanuel Gelinotte, Gregory Scott Gronau, Kirsten Clark, Scott McCarthy
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Patent number: 7656647Abstract: Surface mount electrolytic capacitors are provided with anode and cathode terminations having respective first termination portions provided on the bottom surface of a molded package in a generally coplanar configuration. A second cathode termination portion is bent in a generally perpendicular fashion to the first cathode termination portion and may then be adhered to the external cathode layer of a capacitor body. A second anode termination portion is bent in a generally perpendicular fashion to the first anode termination portion and may then be welded to an anode wire connected to and extending from the capacitor body. An insulation pad may be provided between the first anode termination portion and the capacitor body to prevent device shorting. A planar termination frame may be provided to form the electrolytic capacitors of the present subject matter.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2007Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: AVX CorporationInventors: Douglas M. Edson, Glenn M. Vaillancourt, Walter Koda, Scott A. McCarthy, James A. Fife
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Publication number: 20080077454Abstract: Verifying a transaction evaluation is disclosed. A transaction request is received from a user. A verification of the user's utilization of a good or service is received. The verification of use is received from a provider of the requested transaction. The user is qualified to provide an evaluation based at least in part on the verification.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Ann Elizabeth Shepherd, Thomas H. Layton, Michael William Xenakis, Charles Norman McCullough, Jocelyn Collins Morneau, Scott McCarthy
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Publication number: 20080062617Abstract: Surface mount electrolytic capacitors are provided with anode and cathode terminations having respective first termination portions provided on the bottom surface of a molded package in a generally coplanar configuration. A second cathode termination portion is bent in a generally perpendicular fashion to the first cathode termination portion and may then be adhered to the external cathode layer of a capacitor body. A second anode termination portion is bent in a generally perpendicular fashion to the first anode termination portion and may then be welded to an anode wire connected to and extending from the capacitor body. An insulation pad may be provided between the first anode termination portion and the capacitor body to prevent device shorting. A planar termination frame may be provided to form the electrolytic capacitors of the present subject matter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: AVX CORPORATIONInventors: Douglas Edson, Glenn Vaillancourt, Walter Koda, Scott McCarthy, James Fife
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Patent number: 7271995Abstract: Surface mount electrolytic capacitors are provided with anode and cathode terminations having respective first termination portions provided on the bottom surface of a molded package in a generally coplanar configuration. A second cathode termination portion is bent in a generally perpendicular fashion to the first cathode termination portion and may then be adhered to the external cathode layer of a capacitor body. A second anode termination portion is bent in a generally perpendicular fashion to the first anode termination portion and may then be welded to an anode wire connected to and extending from the capacitor body. An insulation pad may be provided between the first anode termination portion and the capacitor body to prevent device shorting. A planar termination frame may be provided to form the electrolytic capacitors of the present subject matter.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: AVX CorporationInventors: Douglas M. Edson, Glenn M. Vaillancourt, Walter Koda, Scott A. McCarthy, James A. Fife
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Patent number: 7220709Abstract: A process for stimulating a formation is disclosed wherein a diverting fluid is used to divert an acid treatment package from a high permeability or damaged portion of a formation to a low permeability or undamaged portion of a formation. The fluid preferably forms vesicles.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2002Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: BJ Services CompanyInventors: Qi Qu, Scott McCarthy, Daniel Patrick Vollmer
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Publication number: 20070034373Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising disposing in a formation fracture, a proppant and/or a fracturing fluid that comprises a radiation susceptible material that comprises indium and/or vanadium; irradiating the radiation susceptible material with neutrons; measuring gamma-radiation emitted from the radiation susceptible material in a single pass; wherein the single pass does not involve measuring of background radiation from previous or subsequent logging passes; and determining formation fracture height from the measured gamma-radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2006Publication date: February 15, 2007Inventors: Robert McDaniel, Scott McCarthy, Michael Smith
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Publication number: 20060102345Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of determining the fracture geometry of a subterranean fracture comprising introducing into the fracture a target particle and/or proppant; transmitting into the fracture electromagnetic radiation having a frequency of about 300 megahertz to about 100 gigahertz; and analyzing a reflected signal from the target particle to determine fracture geometry. Disclosed herein too is a method of determining the fracture geometry of a subterranean fracture comprising introducing into the fracture a target particle and/or proppant; wherein the target particle and/or proppant comprises a high dielectric constant ceramic having a dielectric constant of greater than or equal to about 2; transmitting into the fracture electromagnetic radiation having a frequency of less than or equal to about 3 gigahertz; and analyzing a reflected signal from the target particle and/or proppant to determine fracture geometry.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Inventors: Scott McCarthy, Robert McDaniel, Michael Sheriff, James Flowers