Patents by Inventor Steven TO

Steven TO 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: 8938506
    Abstract: A method is provided for automatically using address information from a selected message to create a new message that is unrelated to the selected message in response to a user action, such as selecting one of a plurality of improved reply options. These improved reply options may include a “New Message To” command and a “New Message To All” command that do not establish a relationship between the reply message and the selected message that could be exploited by, for example, a threading service. In particular, these commands populate address fields of the new message with values from address fields of the selected message without populating any other fields that are used to identify relationships among messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paul B. Moody, Daniel M. Gruen, Steven L. Rohall, Bernard J. Kerr, Seymour Kellerman
  • Patent number: 8938366
    Abstract: Locating and/or marking equipment, such as a locate transmitter or locate receiver, a marking device, or a combined locate and marking device, may be communicatively coupled to and/or equipped with a mobile/portable device (e.g., a mobile phone, personal digital assistant or other portable computing device) that provides processing, electronic storage, electronic display, user interface, communication facilities and/or other functionality (e.g., GPS-enabled functionality) for the equipment. A mobile/portable device may be mechanically and/or electronically coupled to the equipment, and may be programmed so as to log and generate electronic records of various information germane to a locate and/or marking operation (e.g., locate information, marking information, and/or landmark information). Such records may be formatted in various manners, processed and/or analyzed on the mobile/portable device, and/or transmitted to another device (e.g., a remote computer/server) for storage, processing and/or analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: CertusView Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Nielsen, Curtis Chambers, Jeffrey Farr, Tony Davani
  • Patent number: 8937491
    Abstract: An apparatus includes an integrated circuit with a clock network in an array of circuit blocks. The clock network includes routing tracks, distribution spines, and clock leaves. The routing tracks and the distribution spines are bidirectional.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Xilinx, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Gaide, Steven P. Young, Trevor J. Bauer, Robert M. Ondris, Dinesh D. Gaitonde
  • Patent number: 8938074
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods of securely communicating a message between a first device and a second device using a message specific identifier is disclosed. The method begins by assembling the message specific identifier from one or more attributes associated with the message and the first device. An encryption key request is transmitted to a server, wherein the encryption key request is based upon the message specific identifier. An encryption key is received from the server, wherein the encryption key is based on the message specific identifier and a random character set. The message is encrypted using the received encryption key and the encrypted message is sent to the second device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Patton Protection Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Steven J. Drucker
  • Patent number: 8937408
    Abstract: Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer. Described are methods and designs for medical environments and devices. Wireless energy transfer is utilized to eliminate cords and power cables from operating instruments and electronic equipment requiring mobility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: WiTricity Corporation
    Inventors: Steven J. Ganem, Morris P. Kesler, Katherine L. Hall, David A. Schatz
  • Patent number: 8938309
    Abstract: An elevated feedthrough is attachable to a top or a side of an active implantable medical device. The feedthrough includes a conductive ferrule and a dielectric substrate. The dielectric substrate is defined as comprising a body fluid side and a device side disposed within the conductive ferrule. The dielectric substrate includes a body fluid side elevated portion generally raised above the conductive ferrule. At least one via hole is disposed through the dielectric substrate from the body fluid side to the device side. A conductive fill is disposed within the at least one via hole forming a hermetic seal and electrically conductive between the body fluid side and the device side. A leadwire connection feature is on the body fluid side electrically coupled to the conductive fill and disposed adjacent to the elevated portion of the dielectric substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas Marzano, Keith W. Seitz, Robert A. Stevenson, Xiaohong Tang, William C. Thiebolt, Christine A. Frysz, Richard L. Brendel, Jason Woods, Steven W. Winn, Dominick J. Frustaci, Buehl E. Truex, Donald Hickel, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8936241
    Abstract: An articulating sheet guide is used in connection with a printing system. A primary media transport nip is disposed adjacent a media sheet source supplying a media sheet. A secondary media transport nip is downstream. A link has a front surface facing upstream, and a proximal end pivotally mounted. From adjacent the primary media transport, the link will pivot past the secondary media transport. A link pocket is disposed transversely to the process direction on the link front surface. The V-shaped link pocket is adapted to receive the media leading edge. The primary media transport nip will move the media sheet toward the link. The link pocket will receive the media leading edge. The media sheet movement will cause the link to move in an arcuate path guided by the pivotal movement of the link into engagement by the secondary media transport nip. The link pocket will release the media leading edge. The operation is nearly silent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: Steven R. Moore
  • Patent number: 8938737
    Abstract: Embodiments of apparatuses, methods, and systems for delivering an interrupt to a virtual processor are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an interface to receive an interrupt request, delivery logic, and exit logic. The delivery logic is to determine, based on an attribute of the interrupt request, whether the interrupt request is to be delivered to the virtual processor. The exit logic is to transfer control to a host if the delivery logic determines that the interrupt request is not to be delivered to the virtual processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Gilbert Neiger, Rajesh Sankaran Madukkarumukumana, Richard A. Uhlig, Udo Steinberg, Sebastian Schoenberg, Sridhar Muthrasanallur, Steven M. Bennett, Andrew V. Anderson, Erik C. Cota-Robles
  • Patent number: 8936864
    Abstract: A battery pack with phase change materials (PCM). The PCM would improve the heating and cooling capabilities under various vehicle operating conditions. Methods of controlling the temperature in battery packs are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Jihui Yang, Steven Cai
  • Patent number: 8938072
    Abstract: A data processing system includes a cryptographic processing module providing for cryptographic key generation. A method entails computing derived keys one time, during a first execution of a key generation process, such that they may subsequently be utilized for processing large quantities of data without being re-computed. The derived keys provide for the efficient cryptographic processing of data, including data frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Srdjan Coric, Steven D. Millman
  • Patent number: 8936606
    Abstract: The pedicle screw extension system may include a removable cannulated extension provided to a pedicle screw tulip head. The cannulated extension may permit percutaneous implantation of pedicle screws followed by rod placement that may be guided by slots running along the length of the extension. The cannulation may allow for passage and attachment of secondary instruments, such as for example: a screw driving device, a rod measuring device, and a set screw driving device. The screw extension may also include secondary device attachment features allowing the rod to be pushed down in a screw tulip head and for extension removal as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Spineology Inc.
    Inventors: Joeseph Gleason, Steven Jacobson
  • Patent number: 8936180
    Abstract: An aerosol trigger actuator having two or three parts includes one or more living hinges (170) allowing the two or three parts to act together to release a product from a container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Calmar, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven A. Sell
  • Patent number: 8937660
    Abstract: Profiling and tracking vehicles using cameras is disclosed. Initially, two or more first images from a first camera having a first field of view are received. A first static characteristic of a first vehicle is determined based on at least one of the two or more first images. Next, a desired static characteristic of a vehicle of interest is received. The desired static characteristic of the vehicle of interest is compared with the first static characteristic of the first vehicle. In response to the comparison, it is determined that the desired static characteristic of the vehicle of interest is approximately equal to the first static characteristic of the first vehicle. In response, it is determined that the vehicle of interest is present in the first field of view of the first camera. Finally, it is indicated that the vehicle of interest is present in the first field of view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Cloudparc, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven David Nerayoff, Thompson S. Wong
  • Patent number: 8936502
    Abstract: Sensory wall systems are provided. In one embodiment, a sensory wall system includes one or more middle sections, one or more end sections, and an insert panel. The one or more middle sections have sides that are configurable to be attached to other middle sections or to the end sections. The one or more end sections are connected to the one or more middle sections. The insert panel is within the one or more middle sections and includes an activity for a child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Landscape Structures Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. King, Thomas L. Keller
  • Patent number: 8937142
    Abstract: The present application relates to polysiloxane copolymers and compositions such as consumer products comprising such polysiloxane copolymers, as well as processes for making and using such polysiloxane copolymers and such compositions. When employed as taught, such polysiloxane copolymers and compositions comprising same provide enhanced softness, wrinkle reduction, color benefits, smoothness, static control, and shine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Steven Daryl Smith, Bernard William Kluesener, Carola Barrera
  • Patent number: 8936985
    Abstract: A method can include forming a drift region, forming a well region above the drift region, and forming an active trench extending through the well region and into the drift region. The method can include forming a first source region in contact with a first sidewall of the active trench and a second source region in contact with a second sidewall of the active trench. The method also includes forming a charge control trench where the charge control trench is aligned parallel to the active trench and laterally separated from the active trench by a mesa region, and where the portion of the well region is in contact with the charge control trench and excludes any source region. The method also includes forming an oxide along a bottom of the active trench having a thickness greater than a thickness of an oxide along the first sidewall of the active trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Ashok Challa, Alan Elbanhawy, Dean E. Probst, Steven P. Sapp, Peter H. Wilson, Babak S. Sani, Becky Losee, Robert Herrick, James J. Murphy, Gordon K. Madson, Bruce D. Marchant, Christopher B. Kocon, Debra S. Woolsey
  • Patent number: 8937424
    Abstract: A strain amplification structure has a frame with a hexagonal structure incorporating a plurality of rigid beams that are connected to opposing end beams by a plurality of flexible joints. A piezoceramic actuator assembly is connected to the opposing end beams having a collar including an opening. A shaft providing an output is connected to the plurality of rigid beams with flexible joints and passes through the opening in the collar for non-interfering motion orthogonal to the actuator assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Steven F. Griffin, Shawn Haar
  • Patent number: D721305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Kevin George, George Bucher, Steven Gilmore, Shawn Wehrly
  • Patent number: D721306
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Kevin George, George Bucher, Steven Gilmore, Shawn Wehrly
  • Patent number: D721312
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Kevin George, George Bucher, Steven Gilmore, Shawn Wehrly