Patents by Inventor Stephen Ryan

Stephen Ryan 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).

  • Publication number: 20180012619
    Abstract: A recording system has a listener processor for automatically capturing events involving computer applications during a dialogue involving the user of the computer. The system generates a visual transcript of events on a timeline. It automatically detects start of a dialogue and proceeds to detect events and determines if they are configured as transcript events, before detecting end of the dialogue. The system may associate dialogue events with audio clips, using meta tags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: ECONIQ LIMITED
    Inventors: Stephen RYAN, James CALLAN
  • Patent number: 9818656
    Abstract: A method of testing includes attaching a first and second die to first and second die sites of a lead frame and forming a plurality of wire bonds coupling a plurality of pins of the first die site to the first die and a plurality of pins of the second die site to the second die. The first and second die are encapsulated. An isolation cut is performed to isolate the plurality of pins of the first die site from the plurality of pins of the second die site, while maintaining electrical connection between the first tie bar of the first die site and the first tie bar of the second die site. The first and second die are tested while providing a first power supply source to the first and second die via the first tie bars. After testing, the dies sites are fully singulated to result in packaged IC device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: NXP USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Edward Schlarmann, Dwight Lee Daniels, Stephen Ryan Hooper, Chad Dawson, Fengyuan Li
  • Publication number: 20160363389
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices formed from three dimensional (3D) structures composed of wires, yarns of wires, or 3D printed structures. The devices of the present invention offer the potential for 3D structures with multiple properties optimized concurrently, using optimization within the 3D manufacturing constraints. The 3D structures of the present invention include multiple properties that are optimized for heat transfer applications. The present invention also includes the methods for optimization of the 3D woven lattices as well as methods of use of the 3D woven lattices in heat transfer applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin J. Hemker, Timothy P. Weihs, Stephen Ryan, Longyu Zhao, Seunghyun Ha, Yong Zhang, Sen Lin, James K. Guest, Keith Sharp
  • Publication number: 20160341495
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a manifold for directing cooling fluid and/or gas to a heat exchanger in a flow configuration designed to optimize heat transfer from the heat exchanger. The manifold can take many different forms such as a layered construction with distributed inlet paths, local outlet paths, a central collection changer and a path for fluid removal. The manifold can be formed from a metal, plastic, rubber, ceramic, or other heat resistant material known to or conceivable by one of skill in the art. The manifold can also be combined with any type of heat exchanger known to or conceivable by one of skill in the art to form a thermal management unit. To optimize overall properties such as low pressure drop, high heat transfer, and excellent temperature uniformity of the thermal management unit, the manifold can be graded, expanded and scaled as needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin J. Hemker, Timothy P. Weihs, Stephen Ryan, Longyu Zhao, Seunghyun Ha, Yong Zhang, James K. Guest
  • Patent number: 9495665
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system for delivering content in an electronic meeting. An electronic meeting is associated with a calendar appointment. Content associated with the electronic meeting is identified. A portion of the content is provided to a computing device associated with a user based upon, at least in part, receiving an indication that the user intends to participate in the electronic meeting, wherein the indication is associated with the calendar appointment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen W. Cole, Jo Ann Jordan, Patrick J. O'Sullivan, Stephen Ryan, Jolene Rowlands Staruch
  • Patent number: 9495664
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system for delivering content in an electronic meeting. An electronic meeting is associated with a calendar appointment. Content associated with the electronic meeting is identified. A portion of the content is provided to a computing device associated with a user based upon, at least in part, receiving an indication that the user intends to participate in the electronic meeting, wherein the indication is associated with the calendar appointment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen W. Cole, Jo Ann Jordan, Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan, Stephen Ryan, Jolene Rowlands Staruch
  • Publication number: 20150066580
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for sharing, via a first computing device, customer relationship management opportunity data between a customer relationship management application and an instant messaging application, wherein the customer relationship management opportunity data is associated with an opportunity. At least a portion of the customer relationship management opportunity data is provided to an instant messaging application client executed by a second computing device, the instant messaging application client associated with the instant messaging application, wherein at least the portion of the customer relationship management opportunity data is provided for user access at the second computing device via the instant messaging application client.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Erik S. Bryant, Stephen W. Cole, Patrick J. O'Sullivan, Stephen Ryan, Jolene R. Staruch
  • Publication number: 20140189529
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system for delivering electronic meeting content is described. An electronic meeting is associated with a calendar appointment. Content associated with the electronic meeting is identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen W. Cole, Jo Ann Jordan, Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan, Stephen Ryan, Jolene Rowlands Staruch
  • Publication number: 20140188540
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system for delivering electronic meeting content is described. An electronic meeting is associated with a calendar appointment. Content associated with the electronic meeting is identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen W. Cole, Jo Ann Jordan, Patrick J. O'Sullivan, Stephen Ryan, Jolene Rowlands Staruch
  • Patent number: 8061376
    Abstract: A posterior walker is disclosed comprising: a foldable, tubular frame; adjustable handles; wheels including anti-rollback wheels in the back and pivoting wheels in the front; a flexible, adjustable lower back support strap; features to adjust the handling and stability of the walker, to meet the mobility and standing needs of persons with unsteady gait and standing posture, namely an adjustable weighting means; and optionally backpack storage. In one embodiment, the adjustable weighting means is provided by use of weighted stability cuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
    Inventors: Stephen Ryan, Susan Hardy, William Johnson, Michael Doell
  • Publication number: 20080302402
    Abstract: A posterior walker is disclosed comprising: a foldable, tubular frame; adjustable handles; wheels, including anti-rollback wheels in the back and pivoting wheels in the front; a flexible, adjustable lower back support strap; features to adjust the handling and stability of the walker to meet the mobility and standing needs of persons with unsteady gait and standing posture, namely an adjustable weighting means; and optionally backpack storage. In one embodiment, the adjustable weighting means is provided by use of weighted stability cuffs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen Ryan, Susan Hardy, William Johnson, Michael Doell
  • Publication number: 20080059433
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of communicating between graphical user interfaces by monitoring events of a first graphical user interface and by updating a second graphical user interface with respect to the monitored events of the first graphical user interface. It comprises monitoring events of the first graphical user interface; querying a database of events by comparing a monitored event of the first graphical user interface with events stored in the database of events; and updating the second graphical user interface should the monitored event of the first graphical user interface match one of the events stored in the database of events. A system for communicating between a first and a second graphical user interfaces, as well as a machine readable program storage medium, embodying a program to perform a method of communicating between a first and a second graphical user interfaces are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: ECONIQ LTD.
    Inventors: Jim Callan, Stephen Ryan
  • Publication number: 20070093871
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting lead adequacy and quality is disclosed. The system includes leads attached to a package having known electrical or optical characteristics. The package is adapted to interface with a testing device that allows the operator to ascertain whether the leads are appropriate for the desired task. This allows the testing of the lead set without the need to remove it from the package. The system of the present invention generally includes packaging of known electrical or optical characteristics, a package testing interface, and a lead testing assembly including hardware and/or software to determine whether the leads in question fulfill the desired characteristics. The lead testing assembly may be freestanding or may be incorporated into an existing testing instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Harold Hoium, Stephen Ryan
  • Publication number: 20060074366
    Abstract: A multi-axis cervical and lumbar traction table and method of using same. The traction table includes a support frame with a first body supporting portion and a second body supporting portion. The first body supporting portion is moveable relative to the second body supporting portion along a longitudinal axis. A high friction surface is optionally used to secure a patient to at least one of the first and second body supporting portions. Linking mechanism is adapted to move the first body supporting portion along a path relative to the second body supporting portion, wherein the path comprises at least one rotational degree of freedom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Applicant: The Saunders Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Ryan, H. Saunders, Douglas Tomasko
  • Patent number: 7014888
    Abstract: A method and structure that protects interior electrical components of a pressure sensor (4) from corrosive particles using a sacrificial gel dome (30) to form a vent (34) in a protective gel (32) that covers electrical components that can be corroded such as wires (16), bond pads (18), and electrical leads (14). Sacrificial gel dome (30) is dispensed over a diaphragm (28) of pressure sensor (4) to form vent (34) enabling diaphragm (28) to sense pressure variations without the influence of protective gel (32). Sacrificial gel dome (30) is removed through a water rinsing process (42) to expose vent (34).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: William G. McDonald, Stephen Ryan Hooper
  • Publication number: 20040118214
    Abstract: A method and structure that protects interior electrical components of a pressure sensor (4) from corrosive particles using a sacrificial gel dome (30) to form a vent (34) in a protective gel (32) that covers electrical components that can be corroded such as wires (16), bond pads (18), and electrical leads (14). Sacrificial gel dome (30) is dispensed over a diaphragm (28) of pressure sensor (4) to form vent (34) enabling diaphragm (28) to sense pressure variations without the influence of protective gel (32). Sacrificial gel dome (30) is removed through a water rinsing process (42) to expose vent (34).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Applicant: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: William G. McDonald, Stephen Ryan Hooper
  • Publication number: 20030121187
    Abstract: A Rollout Greeting Card comprises a flat body of pliable, coiled material whereon artwork and wording can be inscribed which when uncoiled gradually reveals the artwork and wording thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2001
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventor: Michael Stephen Ryan
  • Patent number: 6543844
    Abstract: A support cushion for children's furniture defines a seat cushion area and a back cushion area and has a seating surface that extends over those areas and is contoured to provide positional support and comfort for a child seated on the cushion. The cushion preferably is a one-piece closed cell foam moulding which is flexible to permit variation in the relative angular orientation between the seat cushion and the back cushion area. The seat includes a raised transverse barrier that is spaced forwardly of the rear of the seat for controlling rotation of the pelvis of a child. The cushion further includes a pair of side support pads that extend forwardly from respectively opposite sides of the back to locate against the trunk of a child and cushion against side-to-side movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Bloorview MacMillan Centre
    Inventors: Stephen Ryan, Gloria Leibel, Michael Doell, Alan Barber, Shone Stickel
  • Patent number: 6378947
    Abstract: A seating system, for example a paediatric seating system for wheelchairs, provides appropriate support for a person using the chair by providing adjustable components to support specific anatomical areas of the back, pelvis and upper leg and, more specifically, three components that stabilize the pelvis of that person. These components comprise an elevation change in the seat, a pad at the back that provides resistance to the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) and a pair of anterior pelvic pads that stabilize below the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Bloorview MacMillan Centre
    Inventors: Alan Barber, Michael Doell, Stephen Ryan, Ihsan Al-Temen, Patricia Rigby
  • Patent number: D441245
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Bloorview MacMillan Centre
    Inventors: Stephen Ryan, Gloria Leibel, Michael Doell, Alan Barber, Shone Stickel