Patents by Inventor Steven Williams

Steven Williams 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: 6246346
    Abstract: A storage system employs a method for encoding a sequence of input data blocks into a sequence of codewords. Each input data block includes a first predetermined number of bits (the data block length). Each codeword includes a second predetermined number of bits (the codeword length). The code rate, i.e., the ratio of the first number to the second number, is greater than ¾. The method is performed in a sampled-data channel in a storage system; and the channel includes a circuit the performance of which is adversely affected by an excessive run length of bits between occurrences of a predetermined influential pattern. Preferably, the influential pattern is a two-bit sequence of adjacent 1's, which favorably influences the performance of a timing recovery circuit. The method includes receiving the sequence of input data blocks and generating the sequence of codewords responsive to the received sequence of input data blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Western Digital Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Leslie Cloke, Patrick James Lee, Steven William McLaughlin
  • Patent number: 6243283
    Abstract: A system and method for reducing impedance loading of semiconductor integrated circuit devices implementing protective device structures that contributes to impedance loading at an I/O pad connection. The method comprises providing a fuse device between the I/O pad connection and the protective device; connecting a current source device associated with each fuse device in the integrated circuit, the current source device connected to one end of the fuse device; providing fuse selection circuit for activating current flow through a selected fuse device between the current source and the I/O connection, the current flow being of an amount sufficient for blowing the fuse and disconnecting the protective device from the circuit structure, thereby reducing impedance loading at the I/O connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Claude Louis Bertin, John A. Fifield, Erik Leigh Hedberg, Russell J. Houghton, Timothy Dooling Sullivan, Steven William Tomashot, William Robert Tonti
  • Patent number: 6208343
    Abstract: The scroll box processor of the present invention provides increased access capabilities by providing four different access modes. Each mode involves a different level of access (i.e., coarse to fine). The fine access mode provides unit by unit access (line by line in the case of a document) by allowing the user to accomplish fine access through the scroll box itself. The remaining access modes are provided by combining conventional left mouse button/scroll box interaction with user mode selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Steven William Roth
  • Patent number: 6202093
    Abstract: A publishing data processing method for use in a publish/subscribe data processing broker network having a plurality of broker data processing apparatuses each of which has an input for receiving published messages directly from a publisher application and/or receiving subscription data directly from a subscriber application, the method includes steps of: Publishing a message on a topic to a first broker data processing apparatus; and providing an indication as to whether the published data message is to be considered as local to the first broker apparatus. Also included are an analogous subscribing data processing method, an analogous broker data processing method, apparatuses and computer program products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Steven William Bolam, Brian Clive Homewood, Andrew Hickson, John Michael Knapman, David Ware
  • Patent number: 6159502
    Abstract: There are disclosed complexes and compositions for oral delivery of a substance or substances to the circulation or lymphatic drainage system of a host. The complexes of the invention comprise a microparticle coupled to at least one carrier, the carrier being capable of enabling the complex to be transported to the circulation or lymphatic drainage system via the mucosal epithelium of the host, and the microparticle entrapping or encapsulating, or being capable of entrapping or encapsulating, the substance(s). Examples of suitable carriers are mucosal binding proteins, bacterial adhesins, viral adhesins, toxin binding subunits, lectins, Vitamin B.sub.12 and analogues or derivatives of Vitamin B.sub.12 possessing binding activity to Castle's intrinsic factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Biotech Australia Pty LTD
    Inventors: Gregory John Russell-Jones, Steven William Westwood
  • Patent number: 6154781
    Abstract: In a publish/subscribe data processing broker network having a plurality of broker data processing apparatuses each of which has an input for receiving published messages directly from a publisher application and/or receiving subscription data from a subscriber application, a first broker apparatus has: a software unit for receiving via said input subscription data from a subscriber application; a software unit for providing an acknowledgement to said subscriber application to acknowledge that the subscription data has been received; a software unit for propagating said subscription data to a group of other broker apparatuses; a software unit for determining whether said means for propagating has propagated said subscription data to the group of other broker apparatuses; and a software unit for receiving via said input an indication from said subscriber application that said acknowledgement should not be sent to the subscriber application until the means for determining has determined that said means for prop
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Steven William Bolam, Brian Clive Homewood, Andrew Hickson, John Michael Knapman, David Ware
  • Patent number: 6141245
    Abstract: A system and method for reducing impedance loading of semiconductor integrated circuit devices implementing protective device structures that contributes to impedance loading at an I/O pad connection. The method comprises providing a fuse device between the I/O pad connection and the protective device; connecting a current source device associated with each fuse device in the integrated circuit, the current source device connected to one end of the fuse device; providing fuse selection circuit for activating current flow through a selected fuse device between the current source and the I/O connection, the current flow being of an amount sufficient for blowing the fuse and disconnecting the protective device from the circuit structure, thereby reducing impedance loading at the I/O connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Claude Louis Bertin, John A. Fifield, Erik Leigh Hedberg, Russell J. Houghton, Timothy Dooling Sullivan, Steven William Tomashot, William Robert Tonti
  • Patent number: 6111066
    Abstract: Peptidic molecules suitable for three dimensional NMR structure determination are provided which have been substituted with .sup.13 C and/or .sup.15 N in the backbone and/or at the .alpha.-carbon with .sup.2 H but not otherwise in the sidechains of the amino acid residues. One or more amino acids, amino acid species or substantially all of the amino acid residues of the molecule may be so substituted. A method of making the substituted peptidic molecules substituted in this manner is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Martek Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Elbert Anderson, III, Jonathan Miles Brown, Philip Edward Coughlin, Steven William Homans, Charles Tobias Weller, Carrie Ann Zimmerman-Wilson
  • Patent number: 6104920
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antenna arrangements for radio communications devices including cordless phone handsets and base stations. The handset includes an antenna arrangement incorporating one or more batteries as part of a monopole structure. The base station includes an antenna arrangement incorporating a low voltage power supply cable. Both handset and base station may also optionally further incorporate an antenna structure located in the split line between their respective casing components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Nortel Networks Corporation
    Inventors: Ian Paul Llewellyn, Martin Stevens Smith, Steven William Sparksman
  • Patent number: 6082740
    Abstract: A seal ring assembly for a generator includes an upper seal casing having a first radially inwardly directed channel for supporting at least one seal segment therein, the upper seal casing having a removable cap forming one side of the inwardly directed channel, and a lower seal casing having a second radially inwardly directed channel for supporting at least another seal segment. The first and second channels and the segments are adapted to be joined about a generator shaft to form a substantially 360.degree. seal, and the upper and lower seal segments in the upper and lower seal casings, respectively, are secured together at an interface therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: General Electric Co.
    Inventors: Steven William Jones, Luis Alberto Estrada, Blake Weldon Wilson
  • Patent number: 6049701
    Abstract: A kit for converting to cordless operation a telephone having a corded handset and a base unit, the base unit having a handset connector jack and a handset receiving cradle for matingly cradling the handset and the corded handset having a housing, a microphone, a speaker, and a cord for electrically connecting the handset to the handset jack. The kit includes a module having a fastener for fixing the module in mating engagement with the base unit and a connector for electrically connecting the module to the handset jack. An uncorded handset mating with the handset receiving cradle is provided, the uncorded handset having a housing generally matching that of the corded handset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Nortel Networks Corporation
    Inventor: Steven William Sparksman
  • Patent number: 6020670
    Abstract: A connector support block has a recess defined in part by an arcuate surface for limiting deflection of a main lead connector coupled between the main lead terminal and the innermost turn of end coils on a generator. The recess is spanned by a pin displaceable in elliptical openings in flanges defining the recess and about which pin the main lead connector makes a 180.degree. bend. By limiting the deflection of the main lead connector, stresses introduced into the main lead connector at the 180.degree. bend, a 90.degree. bend and the joint between the main lead connector and innermost turn are reduced under cyclic loading whereby increased fatigue life of the main lead connector is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: General Electric Co.
    Inventors: Steven William Jones, Marcus Edward Harrington, James F. Hopeck, Patrick Brian Douglass, Steven Lester Adams, Klaus Sommerlatte, Kena Kimi Yokoyama, Apostolos Karafillis
  • Patent number: 5954858
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating volatile hazardous air pollutant (VHAP) and volatile organic compound (VOC) waste products from gas streams. The system disclosed herein employs microporous hydrophobic membranes to remove VHAPs/VOCs from a gas stream into an oleophilic stripping fluid. The stripping fluid is directed into a separate biomembrane reactor wherein the VHAPs/VOCs are transferred across a second microporous hydrophobic membrane into an aqueous nutrient medium, where the extracted VHAPs/VOCs are degraded by microorganisms residing on the surface of the membrane. VHAPs/VOCs are degraded to carbon dioxide, water, and cell debris. The disclosed system uncouples biotreatment from waste generation, such that operation of the biotreatment unit can be continuous and optimized independently of plant work schedules or fluctuations in pollutant concentrations entering the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Steven William Peretti, Stuart Marc Thomas, Robert Donald Shepherd, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5912850
    Abstract: A multi-port RAM (random access memory) includes RAM cells which are coupled to respective row and column lines of each port. RAM cells selected by signals on the row and column lines of a port store binary data. A ground level voltage is applied onto selected column lines in a shadow write mode. Any short between the active column lines and the column lines in shadow write will result in a significant error voltage being applied to the active column line and invalid read will result. Shorts between column lines from different ports are sensitized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: Northern Telecom Limited
    Inventors: Steven William Wood, Garnet Frederick Randall Gibson
  • Patent number: 5908172
    Abstract: A spool for filamentary material such as optical fibers and others consists of two members which are locked together to form a drum with two opposed flanges defining a winding space. The two members may be separated to allow material wound on the drum to be removed at will. After the material is removed, the two parts may be locked again making the spool reusable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1999
    Assignee: Crellin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven William Pierro, Ronald Tracy Trefzger, Leland Hubert Boyles, James Richard Wilkinson, Victor Joseph Desrosiers, Robert Vincent Fazio
  • Patent number: 5901093
    Abstract: An invention is disclosed which implements bit line redundancy in a memory module, such as a dynamic random access memory (DRAM), in accordance with a block write operation. The block write operation is commonly used in dual port RAMs, sometimes referred to as video random access memories (VRAM). Specifically, a block write operation allows a plurality of bits of data to be written to a plurality of adjacent bit lines defined by a column address. The precise combination of adjacent bit lines selected by the column address is designated by an address mask. The invention provides a memory module with a redundant bit decoder that incorporates an address masking function into the redundant bit decoder during block write operations and also bypasses a masking function during normal read and write operations. This redundant bit decoder allows a single redundant bit line to replace any single defective bit line of the selected group of block write bit lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan Rafael Hiltebeitel, Robert Tamlyn, Steven William Tomashot, Thomas Walter Wyckoff
  • Patent number: 5869466
    Abstract: The invention describes complexes between VB.sub.12 analogues and either GCSF or EPO that retain both significant affinity for intrinsic factor (IF) in the VB.sub.12 portion of the complex and significant bioactivity of the GCSF or EPO portion of the complex. The invention also concerns a process for the synthesis of these complexes. This is achieved at least in part, by using a spacer compound, which is linked covalantly between the VB.sub.12 portion and the GCSF or EPO. The complexes preferably have the formulaV--X--A--Y--ZwhereinV is vitamin B.sub.12 or a vitamin B.sub.12 analogue, or derivative, bonded to X either through a carboxylate group pendant to the corrin nucleus of VB.sub.12 or through the central cobalt atom or to a functional group introduced onto the VB.sub.12 molecule, X is selected from: --NHNH--, --NH--, --O--, --S--, --SS--or --CH.sub.2 --, and A is an optionally substituted, saturated or unsaturated, branched or linear, C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Biotech Australia PTY Limited
    Inventors: Gregory John Russell-Jones, Steven William Westwood
  • Patent number: 5857244
    Abstract: The invention includes a fastener with a molded-on compliant seal having a fastener portion including a shaft and an insertion head at a first end for extending through an apertured panel and locking against a rear face thereof. A base for attaching an object thereto is provided at the second end of the shaft. A rigid seal support extends outwardly from the shaft at a location between the first and second ends. The fastener portion including shaft, insertion head, base and seal support are preferably made from a single piece of relatively rigid material. A compliant seal covers at least the portion of the rigid seal support on surface facing the insertion head and extends outwardly from the support. The compliant seal is positioned to engage the front face of the panel providing a water barrier surrounding the aperture. The present invention does not rattle or produce other undesirable sounds during vehicle operation due to the compliant seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Edward Edwards, Steven Williams
  • Patent number: 5839633
    Abstract: A multimeter holster for securely carrying and easily deploying a multimeter is provided. The holster includes a front member, a rear member, and horizontal member. The front and rear members are attached at the sides to form a pocket for receiving the multimeter. A retaining strap across the bottom opening of the pocket engages the multimeter, thereby securing the multimeter in a fixed position within the pocket. The horizontal member is attached to the back member and wraps laterally around the pocket to capture the test leads of the multimeter and secure them to an outside edge of the pocket. An upper portion of the rear member is folded back and attached to a lower portion by a pair of fasteners to form a channel of selectable width for receiving the belt of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Fluke Corporation
    Inventor: Steven William Fisher
  • Patent number: D436066
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Inventor: Steven William Wagner