Patents by Inventor Steven Lane
Steven Lane 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: 12117609Abstract: An optical scanner includes a cantilevered optical member protruding from the base portion and a transducer assembly comprising one or more piezoelectric actuators coupled to the cantilevered optical member and configured to induce motion of the cantilevered optical member in a scan pattern. In some cases, the cantilevered optical member has a tapered shape with a distal end narrower than a proximal end adjacent to the base portion of the optical scanner. In some cases, the cantilevered optical member has an elongated width along a first plane and includes a plurality of waveguides. The transducer assembly is configured to induce motion of the cantilevered optical member in a second plane orthogonal to the first plane.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2020Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Charles David Melville, Steven Alexander-Boyd Hickman, Laura Cristina Trutoiu, Keith Lane Behrman
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Publication number: 20240326319Abstract: A machine including an adjustable cradle configured to hold, individually at different times, electronic devices having different dimensions. The machine also can include an alignment base configured to engage, individually at different times, with alignment mechanisms of overlay applicators, each respective one of the overlay applicators comprising a respective overlay configured to be applied to a respective surface of each of the electronic devices. The machine can be configured to facilitate applying, individually at different times, the respective overlays to the respective surfaces of the electronic devices. The adjustable cradle can include a second adjustable holder and a third adjustable holder opposite the second adjustable holder. The second adjustable holder and the third adjustable holder can be configured to adjust a respective position of each of the electronic devices held in the adjustable cradle with respect to the alignment base. Other embodiments are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2024Publication date: October 3, 2024Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Eric Lee, Stanley Cheung, Steven Lane, Kazuyoshi Raijin Otani, David A. Kleeman, John F. Wadsworth, Aaron Ka Hoo Poon
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Publication number: 20240253299Abstract: A machine for manufacturing tube elements comprised of tape strips. The machine includes a shaft, a disk mounted to one end of the shaft, a motor coupled to an opposite end of the shaft, and a plate mounted to the shaft. The plate includes a plurality of spools mounted to the plate, where a separate one of the strips is wound on each spool. In one embodiment, the machine further includes a rail positioned adjacent to the disk, a slide slidably secured to the rail and including an end support configured to hold ends of the tape strips, and an indexer configured to pull the slide on the rail away from the disk. The tape strips are unwound from the spools when the indexer pulls the slide in a manner so that the tape strips ride in a spaced apart manner around the disk to form the tube element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2023Publication date: August 1, 2024Inventors: Chesley Lane, Steven J. Floyd, Talbot P. Thrasher, Timothy R. Stone, Vernon M. Benson
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Patent number: 12049797Abstract: Linear wellhead connection systems and related methods of pumping fluid into a plurality of wellheads. The linear wellhead connection system uses linear movement of an inlet conduit to transition between multiple discharge conduits that are connected to different wellheads to pump pressurized fluid from a manifold to the different wellheads. The inlet conduit is moveable in a linear direction along a track system relative to the discharge conduits.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2024Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: FORUM US, INC.Inventors: Steven Post, Alex Paul Sheehan, Roger Lane Suter
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Patent number: 12005628Abstract: A machine including an adjustable cradle configured to hold, individually at different times, electronic devices having different dimensions. The machine also can include an alignment base configured to engage, individually at different times, with alignment mechanisms of overlay applicators. Each respective one of the overlay applicators can include a respective overlay configured to be applied to a respective surface of each of the electronic devices. The machine can be configured to facilitate applying, individually at different times, the respective overlays to the respective surfaces of the electronic devices. Other embodiments are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2021Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Eric Lee, Stanley Cheung, Steven Lane, Kazuyoshi Raijin Otani, David A. Kleeman, John F. Wadsworth, Aaron Ka Hoo Poon
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Patent number: 11807386Abstract: A method of operating an aircraft interface device may comprise receiving a request for a data dictionary from an electronic flight bag application and transmitting the data dictionary to the electronic flight bag application. The data dictionary may comprise a mapping between a plurality of parameters associated with an aircraft and a plurality of parameter identifiers. Values of the parameters may be retrieved by the aircraft interface device. The method may also include receiving a request for values of one or more of the parameters from the electronic flight bag, retrieving values of the parameters, and transmitting the values of the parameters to the electronic flight bag application.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: GE Aviation Systems LLCInventors: Steven Lane Misenheimer, Christin L. Rauche
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Patent number: 11753187Abstract: A method of performing fault isolation for an aircraft comprises identifying a fault that occurs during a flight of the aircraft; identifying a first set of parameters associated with the aircraft based on the identification of the fault; automatically determining values of the first set of parameters to obtain a first set of measured values; determining whether the first set of measured values are within acceptable ranges; and identifying a source of the fault based on the determination of whether the first set of measured values are within the acceptable ranges.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: GE Aviation Systems LLCInventors: Steven Lane Misenheimer, Christin L. Rauche
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Patent number: 11651966Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing a substrate are provided herein. For example, a method for processing a substrate includes applying at least one of low frequency RF power or DC power to an upper electrode formed from a high secondary electron emission coefficient material disposed adjacent to a process volume; generating a plasma comprising ions in the process volume; bombarding the upper electrode with the ions to cause the upper electrode to emit electrons and form an electron beam; and applying a bias power comprising at least one of low frequency RF power or high frequency RF power to a lower electrode disposed in the process volume to accelerate electrons of the electron beam toward the lower electrode.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: Kartik Ramaswamy, Yang Yang, Kenneth Collins, Steven Lane, Gonzalo Monroy, Yue Guo
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Publication number: 20230097575Abstract: A controller system including a first controller including one or more input controls and a connector. The controller system also can include a second controller including one or more input controls and a connector. The controller system additionally can include a bridge including a first connector at a first end of the bridge, a second connector at a second end of the bridge, and one or more hub connectors between the first end and the second end of the bridge. Each of the first connector, the second connector, and the one or more hub connectors can be a first connector type. Each of the connectors of the first controller and the second controller can be a second connector type configured to connect in a positionally secure manner with the first connector type. Other embodiments are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: John Norton, Rosanne Sanfilippo, Kenneth Mori, Steven Lane, Aaron Ka Hoo Poon, Stanley Cheung, Seung Hyun Lim, Eric Lee, Vijendra Nalwad, Glenn Arche
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Patent number: 11594796Abstract: A polarizer including an antenna connected to a waveguide. The waveguide including a broad wall having a cross-slot in communication with at least one port.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignees: UNM Rainforest Innovations, The U.S. Government as Represented by the Secretary of the Air ForceInventors: Firas Nazem Ayoub, Christos G. Christodoulou, Emil Ardelean, Steven Lane
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Patent number: 11420381Abstract: A machine can include a base including a first cradle. The first cradle can include a device slot being configured to securely hold a first electronic device. The machine also can include an alignment piece hingedly attached to the base at a hinge. The alignment piece can include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The machine additionally can include a pulling piece movably attached to the base. The pulling piece can be configured to remove an adhesive release liner of the overlay applicator to expose an adhesive agent of an overlay of the overlay applicator when the alignment piece is rotated relative to the base around the hinge from a first alignment piece position to a second alignment piece position. Other embodiments are described.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Steven Lane, John Wadsworth
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Publication number: 20220063833Abstract: A method of operating an aircraft interface device may comprise receiving a request for a data dictionary from an electronic flight bag application and transmitting the data dictionary to the electronic flight bag application. The data dictionary may comprise a mapping between a plurality of parameters associated with an aircraft and a plurality of parameter identifiers. Values of the parameters may be retrieved by the aircraft interface device. The method may also include receiving a request for values of one or more of the parameters from the electronic flight bag, retrieving values of the parameters, and transmitting the values of the parameters to the electronic flight bag application.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: GE Aviation Systems LLCInventors: Steven Lane Misenheimer, Christin L. Rauche
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Publication number: 20220063839Abstract: A method of performing fault isolation for an aircraft comprises identifying a fault that occurs during a flight of the aircraft; identifying a first set of parameters associated with the aircraft based on the identification of the fault; automatically determining values of the first set of parameters to obtain a first set of measured values; determining whether the first set of measured values are within acceptable ranges; and identifying a source of the fault based on the determination of whether the first set of measured values are within the acceptable ranges.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: GE Aviation Systems LLCInventors: Steven Lane Misenheimer, Christin L. Rauche
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Publication number: 20210296131Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing a substrate are provided herein. For example, a method for processing a substrate includes applying at least one of low frequency RF power or DC power to an upper electrode formed from a high secondary electron emission coefficient material disposed adjacent to a process volume; generating a plasma comprising ions in the process volume; bombarding the upper electrode with the ions to cause the upper electrode to emit electrons and form an electron beam; and applying a bias power comprising at least one of low frequency RF power or high frequency RF power to a lower electrode disposed in the process volume to accelerate electrons of the electron beam toward the lower electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Kartik Ramaswamy, Yang Yang, Kenneth Collins, Steven Lane, Gonzalo Monroy, Yue Guo
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Publication number: 20210287907Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing a substrate are provided herein. For example, a method for processing a substrate includes applying at least one of low frequency RF power or DC power to an upper electrode formed from a high secondary electron emission coefficient material disposed adjacent to a process volume; generating a plasma comprising ions in the process volume; bombarding the upper electrode with the ions to cause the upper electrode to emit electrons and form an electron beam; and applying a bias power comprising at least one of low frequency RF power or high frequency RF power to a lower electrode disposed in the process volume to accelerate electrons of the electron beam toward the lower electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Kartik Ramaswamy, Yang Yang, Kenneth Collins, Steven Lane, Gonzalo Monroy, Yue Guo
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Publication number: 20210252770Abstract: A machine including an adjustable cradle configured to hold, individually at different times, electronic devices having different dimensions. The machine also can include an alignment base configured to engage, individually at different times, with alignment mechanisms of overlay applicators. Each respective one of the overlay applicators can include a respective overlay configured to be applied to a respective surface of each of the electronic devices. The machine can be configured to facilitate applying, individually at different times, the respective overlays to the respective surfaces of the electronic devices. Other embodiments are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Eric Lee, Stanley Cheung, Steven Lane, Kazuyoshi Raijin Otani, David A. Kleeman, John F. Wadsworth, Aaron Ka Hoo Poon
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Patent number: 11043387Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing a substrate are provided herein. For example, a method for processing a substrate includes applying at least one of low frequency RF power or DC power to an upper electrode formed from a high secondary electron emission coefficient material disposed adjacent to a process volume; generating a plasma comprising ions in the process volume; bombarding the upper electrode with the ions to cause the upper electrode to emit electrons and form an electron beam; and applying a bias power comprising at least one of low frequency RF power or high frequency RF power to a lower electrode disposed in the process volume to accelerate electrons of the electron beam toward the lower electrode.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: Kartik Ramaswamy, Yang Yang, Kenneth Collins, Steven Lane, Gonzalo Monroy, Yue Guo
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Patent number: 11043375Abstract: A method of forming a transparent carbon layer on a substrate is provided. The method comprises generating an electron beam plasma above a surface of a substrate positioned over a first electrode and disposed in a processing chamber having a second electrode positioned above the first electrode. The method further comprises flowing a hydrocarbon-containing gas mixture into the processing chamber, wherein the second electrode has a surface containing a secondary electron emission material selected from a silicon-containing material and a carbon-containing material. The method further comprises applying a first RF power to at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode and forming a transparent carbon layer on the surface of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Yang Yang, Eswaranand Venkatasubramanian, Kartik Ramaswamy, Kenneth S. Collins, Steven Lane, Gonzalo Monroy, Lucy Zhiping Chen, Yue Guo
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Publication number: 20210134599Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing a substrate are provided herein. For example, a method for processing a substrate includes applying at least one of low frequency RF power or DC power to an upper electrode formed from a high secondary electron emission coefficient material disposed adjacent to a process volume; generating a plasma comprising ions in the process volume; bombarding the upper electrode with the ions to cause the upper electrode to emit electrons and form an electron beam; and applying a bias power comprising at least one of low frequency RF power or high frequency RF power to a lower electrode disposed in the process volume to accelerate electrons of the electron beam toward the lower electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2019Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Kartik Ramaswamy, Yang Yang, Kenneth Collins, Steven Lane, Gonzalo Monroy, Yue Guo
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Patent number: 10957518Abstract: A plasma reactor includes a processing chamber having a lower processing portion having an axis of symmetry and an array of cavities extending upwardly from the lower processing portion. A gas distributor couples plural gas sources to a plurality of gas inlets of the cavities, and the gas distributor includes a plurality of valves with each valve selectively connecting a respective gas inlet to one of the plural gas sources. Power is applied by an array of conductors that includes a respective conductor for each respective cavity with each conductor adjacent and surrounding a cavity. A power distributor couples a power source and the array of conductors, and the power distributor includes a plurality of switches with a switch for each respective conductor.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Kartik Ramaswamy, Lawrence Wong, Steven Lane, Yang Yang, Srinivas D. Nemani, Praburam Gopalraja