Patents by Inventor Silva K. Theiss
Silva K. Theiss 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: 9063284Abstract: Light control films, and a method for manufacturing tools used to microreplicate light control films.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2010Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Vivian W. Jones, Silva K. Theiss, Mark E. Gardiner, Michael E. Lauters, Gary E. Gaides
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Publication number: 20140376100Abstract: Light control films, and a method for manufacturing tools used to microreplicate light control films.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Vivian W. Jones, Silva K. Theiss, Mark E. Gardiner, Michael E. Lauters, Gary E. Gaides
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Publication number: 20120154885Abstract: Light control films, and a method for manufacturing tools used to microreplicate light control films.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Vivian W. Jones, Silva K. Theiss, Mark E. Gardiner, Michael E. Lauters, Gary E. Gaides
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Patent number: 8098485Abstract: A detection sensor for detecting proximately occurring events such as traffic patterns. The detection sensor includes a housing having several apertures and a wireless network sensor located in the housing. The wireless network sensor has several sensors for detecting events occurring proximate them, a processor for receiving and processing data from the sensors, and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting data. Each of the sensors is contained within one of the apertures, and the apertures have shapes configured to provide for varying types of coverage areas for each of the sensors.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2007Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Billy L. Weaver, Silva K. Theiss, Kathy L. Hagen
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Patent number: 8035511Abstract: A method for processing data collected via a wireless network sensor includes providing information in a variety of ways based upon the processed data. The network sensor has a plurality of sensors for detecting events occurring proximate the sensors in a monitored space, a processor for receiving and processing data from the sensors, and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting data. The received data is processed to determine pedestrian traffic patterns in the monitored space, which can be used to design a layout and placement of goods for sale in the monitored space. The information for the pedestrian traffic patterns can also be provided in exchange for a fee to customers requesting it.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2007Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Billy L. Weaver, Robert L. Brott, Silva K. Theiss, Jennifer R. Yi, Kathy L. Hagen
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Patent number: 8026808Abstract: A method for displaying an indication of data collected via a wireless network sensor involves processing the collected data to generate reports. The wireless network sensor includes a plurality of sensors for detecting events occurring proximate the sensors, a processor for receiving and processing data from the sensors, and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting data. The method displays an indication of parsed events, episodes, vectors, links, and paths based upon the received data. Another method displays a representation of a location of each sensor in the wireless network sensors in a monitored environment and information related to data collected via the sensors.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2007Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Billy L. Weaver, Robert L. Brott, Silva K. Theiss, James J. Bartol, Scott E. Brigham, Eileen M. Gorrell, Kathy L. Hagen, Jennifer R. Yi
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Patent number: 8013731Abstract: An apparatus for processing data collected via a wireless network sensor includes modules for receiving and processing the data. The wireless network sensor includes a plurality of sensors for detecting events occurring proximate the sensors, a processor for receiving and processing data from the sensors, and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting data. The apparatus also includes modules for parsing events, episodes, vectors, links, and paths based upon the received data. The paths can be used to generate a representation of traffic patterns in a space monitored by wireless network sensors.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2007Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Billy L. Weaver, Silva K. Theiss, Eileen M. Gorrell, Kathy L. Hagen, James J. Bartol, Scott E. Brigham, Anthony L. Hill, Jennifer R. Yi, M. Benton Free
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Patent number: 7990262Abstract: An apparatus for processing data collected via a wireless network sensor includes modules for receiving and processing the data. The wireless network sensor includes a plurality of sensors for detecting events occurring proximate the sensors, a processor for receiving and processing data from the sensors, and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting data. The apparatus also includes modules for parsing events, episodes, vectors, links, and paths based upon the received data. The paths can be used to generate a representation of traffic patterns in a space monitored by wireless network sensors.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Billy L. Weaver, Silva K. Theiss, Eileen M. Gorrell, Kathy L. Hagen, James J. Bartol, Scott E. Brigham, Anthony L. Hill, Jennifer R. Yi, M. Benton Free
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Publication number: 20110035271Abstract: An apparatus for processing data collected via a wireless network sensor includes modules for receiving and processing the data. The wireless network sensor includes a plurality of sensors for detecting events occurring proximate the sensors, a processor for receiving and processing data from the sensors, and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting data. The apparatus also includes modules for parsing events, episodes, vectors, links, and paths based upon the received data. The paths can be used to generate a representation of traffic patterns in a space monitored by wireless network sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: Billy L. Weaver, Silva K. Theiss, Eileen M. Gorrell, Kathy L. Hagen, James J. Bartol, Scott E. Brigham, Anthony L. Hill, Jennifer R. Yi, M. Benton Free
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Publication number: 20090196206Abstract: A detection sensor for detecting proximately occurring events such as traffic patterns. The detection sensor includes a housing having several apertures and a wireless network sensor located in the housing. The wireless network sensor has several sensors for detecting events occurring proximate them, a processor for receiving and processing data from the sensors, and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting data. Each of the sensors is contained within one of the apertures, and the apertures have shapes configured to provide for varying types of coverage areas for each of the sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2007Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Billy L. Weaver, Silva K. Theiss, Kathy L. Hagen
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Publication number: 20090009323Abstract: A method for displaying an indication of data collected via a wireless network sensor involves processing the collected data to generate reports. The wireless network sensor includes a plurality of sensors for detecting events occurring proximate the sensors, a processor for receiving and processing data from the sensors, and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting data. The method displays an indication of parsed events, episodes, vectors, links, and paths based upon the received data. Another method displays a representation of a location of each sensor in the wireless network sensors in a monitored environment and information related to data collected via the sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Billy L. Weaver, Robert L. Brott, Silva K. Theiss, James J. Bartol, Scott E. Brigham, Eileen M. Gorrell, Kathy L. Hagen, Jennifer R. Yi
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Publication number: 20090009317Abstract: An apparatus for processing data collected via a wireless network sensor includes modules for receiving and processing the data. The wireless network sensor includes a plurality of sensors for detecting events occurring proximate the sensors, a processor for receiving and processing data from the sensors, and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting data. The apparatus also includes modules for parsing events, episodes, vectors, links, and paths based upon the received data. The paths can be used to generate a representation of traffic patterns in a space monitored by wireless network sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Billy L. Weaver, Silva K. Theiss, Eileen M. Gorrell, Kathy L. Hagen, James J. Bartol, Scott E. Brigham, Anthony L. Hill, Jennifer R. Yi, M. Benton Free
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Publication number: 20090009339Abstract: A wireless network sensor includes several sensors for detecting events occurring proximate the sensors. It also includes a processor for receiving and processing data from the sensors and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting data. The processor is programmed to determine if an event occurred related to a particular change in a signal level of a signal received from one of the sensors and compress the event data. The compressed data can then be wirelessly sent to a computer for additional processing such as providing an indication of traffic patterns in an area monitored by the wireless network sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Eileen M. Gorrell, Billy L. Weaver, Kathy L. Hagen, Silva K. Theiss, James J. Bartol, Scott E. Brigham
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Publication number: 20090009340Abstract: A method for processing data collected via a wireless network sensor includes providing information in a variety of ways based upon the processed data. The network sensor has a plurality of sensors for detecting events occurring proximate the sensors in a monitored space, a processor for receiving and processing data from the sensors, and a wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting data. The received data is processed to determine pedestrian traffic patterns in the monitored space, which can be used to design a layout and placement of goods for sale in the monitored space. The information for the pedestrian traffic patterns can also be provided in exchange for a fee to customers requesting it.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Billy L. Weaver, Robert L. Brott, Silva K. Theiss, Jennifer R. Yi, Kathy L. Hagen
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Patent number: 6806520Abstract: A method for making transistors comprises depositing source electrode and drain electrode features onto a substrate through a single aperture in a stationary shadow mask, said aperture having at least two opposing edges; wherein the shapes of the features are defined by the aperture and location of source materials in relation to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2003Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Steven D. Theiss, Michael A. Haase, Silva K. Theiss
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Publication number: 20040106262Abstract: A method for making transistors comprises depositing source electrode and drain electrode features onto a substrate through a single aperture in a stationary shadow mask, said aperture having at least two opposing edges; wherein the shapes of the features are defined by the aperture and location of source materials in relation to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2003Publication date: June 3, 2004Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Steven D. Theiss, Michael A. Haase, Silva K. Theiss
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Patent number: 6708491Abstract: A micrometer sized, single-stage, vertical thermal actuator capable of repeatable and rapid movement of a micrometer-sized optical device off the surface of a substrate. The vertical thermal actuator is constructed on a surface of a substrate. At least one hot arm has a first end anchored to the surface and a free end located above the surface. A cold arm has a first end anchored to the surface and a free end. The cold arm is located above the hot arm relative to the surface. A member mechanically and electrically couples the free ends of the hot and cold arms such that the member moves away from the substrate when current is applied to at least the hot arm. The hot arm can optionally include a grounding tab to minimize thermal expansion of the cold arm.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2000Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Billy L. Weaver, Douglas P. Goetz, Kathy L. Hagen, Mike E. Hamerly, Robert G. Smith, Silva K. Theiss
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Patent number: 6711318Abstract: A MEMS-based device to steer and manipulate beams of light traveling in free-space in an optical switch. The optical switch is based on a rotating vertical micro-mirror constructed on a surface of a substrate. At least one input optical fiber is arranged to direct at least one optical signal through free-space along a first optical path parallel to the surface of the substrate. A plurality of output optical fibers are arranged to receive the optical signal traveling through free-space along other optical paths not co-linear with the first optical path. At least one substantially vertical, rotating micro-mirror assembly is constructed on the substrate. The assembly includes a rotating micro-mirror with a vertical centerline and an axis of rotation both perpendicular to the surface, but not co-linear. The rotating micro-mirror is rotatable between a first position not in the first optical path and at least a second position redirecting the optical signal to one of the output optical fibers.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2001Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mike E. Hamerly, Robert G. Smith, Silva K. Theiss, Billy L. Weaver
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Patent number: 6667215Abstract: A method for making transistors comprises depositing source electrode and drain electrode features onto a substrate through a single aperture in a stationary shadow mask, said aperture having at least two opposing edges; wherein the shapes of the features are defined by the aperture and location of source materials in relation to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2002Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: 3M Innovative PropertiesInventors: Steven D. Theiss, Paul F. Baude, Michael A. Haase, Silva K. Theiss
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Publication number: 20030207505Abstract: A method for making transistors comprises depositing source electrode and drain electrode features onto a substrate through a single aperture in a stationary shadow mask, said aperture having at least two opposing edges; wherein the shapes of the features are defined by the aperture and location of source materials in relation to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2002Publication date: November 6, 2003Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Steven D. Theiss, Paul F. Baude, Michael A. Haase, Silva K. Theiss