Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Boyd

Thomas A. Boyd 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: 20190306985
    Abstract: A microprocessor carrier, comprising a frame comprising a metal. The first frame surrounds an aperture for receiving a microprocessor package. At least one hinge assembly is on a first frame edge, and at least one latch assembly is on a second frame edge. One or more alignment tabs coupled to the frame. The one or more alignment tabs extend orthogonally from at least one frame edge. The alignment tabs are to align the microprocessor package with a microprocessor socket. The hinge assembly and the latch assembly are to engage with a microprocessor loading mechanism coupled to a printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Shelby A. Ferguson, Bijoyraj Sahu, Russell Aoki, Thomas Boyd, Eric W. Buddrius, Kevin Ceurter, Mustafa Haswarey, Rolf Laido, Daniel Neumann, Rachel Taylor, Anthony Valpiani
  • Publication number: 20190304871
    Abstract: A microprocessor carrier comprising a lever having an elongate arm and a wedge structure extending from one end of the elongate arm, and a frame comprising and a fulcrum structure to receive the lever and a microprocessor. The fulcrum structure is to couple the lever to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Rolf Laido, Divya Swamy Bandaru, Thomas Boyd, Jorge Contreras Perez, Shelby A. Ferguson, Mustafa Haswarey
  • Patent number: 10418309
    Abstract: Described herein are microelectronics packages and methods for manufacturing the same. The microelectronics package may include a substrate, a first die, a gasket, and a thermal interface. The first die may be connected to the substrate. The gasket may be connected to the substrate and may encircle the first die to form a space between the first die and the gasket. The thermal interface material may be located within the space formed by the first die and the gasket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Bijoyraj Sahu, Thomas A. Boyd, Jeffory L. Smalley
  • Patent number: 10400213
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to cell sorting methods, and particularly cell sorting methods that improve the efficiency or productivity of sorting in a particle sorting instrument utilizing a measured parameter of sorting efficiency. In one embodiment, minimum productivity and minimum purity may be established and maintained while attempting to maximize the sorting efficiency. While in another embodiment, a minimum sorting efficiency and a minimum purity may be established and maintained while attempting to maximize the productivity of a sort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Inguran, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Michael Evans, Thomas Boyd Gilligan, Johnathan Charles Sharpe, Juan Moreno, Ramakrishnan Vishwanath
  • Patent number: 10376584
    Abstract: Stable pharmaceutical compositions useful for administering methylnaltrexone are described, as are methods for making the same. Kits, including these pharmaceutical compositions, also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Suketu P. Sanghvi, Thomas A. Boyd
  • Patent number: 10360614
    Abstract: Technology is described for providing assessments of resource deployments in a computing service environment. A group of related resources may be identified in a computing service environment. The group of related resources may be associated with a single customer. A rating for the group of related resources may be determined based in part on design characteristics of the group of related resources and runtime behavior of the group of related resources. A resource configuration recommendation may be provided based on the rating. The resource configuration recommendation may include alternative resource configurations to improve the rating for the group of related resources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Erin Nicole Rifkin, Philip Fitzsimons, Michael Lee Garza, Paul Horvath, Thomas Boyd Johnston, Johnathon Paul Anthony Meichtry, Attila Narin, Paul Nau, Lawrence Mark Pizette, Max Moon Ramsay, David Arthur Stanford, Jr., Saurabh Dwivedi
  • Publication number: 20190223324
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer-readable media are presented for managing an apparatus for thermal energy management including a first container. The first container includes a first cavity, and is configured to hold a first liquid coolant within the first cavity to at least partially surround a second container. The second container includes a second cavity configured to hold one or more heat sources, and a second liquid coolant to at least partially surround the one or more heat sources. The second container is sealed to separate the first liquid coolant from the second liquid coolant. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Minh Le, Thomas Boyd, Bijoyraj Sahu, Evan Chenelly, Christopher Wade Ackerman, Carlos Alvizo Flores, Craig Jahne
  • Publication number: 20190204209
    Abstract: A fluid handling and delivery system useful in generating a fluid stream in the flow path of microfluidic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: XY, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin Dean Neas, Jerald Edward Kuiken, John Louis Schenk, Thomas Boyd Gilligan
  • Publication number: 20190191860
    Abstract: A fluid delivery apparatus including a reservoir containing at least one fluid. A capillary channel extends from the reservoir to deliver the fluids stored in the reservoir through one or more fluid outlets via capillary action. In one embodiment, an applicator formed of a capillary material is located within the outlet. A variety of fluids can be administered for therapeutic, hygienic, and/or other benefits. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a housing defining a reservoir; at least one fluid stored in the reservoir; and a capillary channel in fluid coupling with the at least one fluid, the capillary channel including a first capillary member and a second capillary member that circumferentially surrounds the first capillary member such that the first and second capillary members are concentric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo JIMENEZ, Michael ROONEY, Robert MOSKOVICH, Thomas BOYD, Sharon KENNEDY, Madhusudan PATEL, John GATZEMEYER, Alan SORRENTINO
  • Patent number: 10258546
    Abstract: Described herein are tooth whitening strips comprising a hydratable adhesive film with a first side and a second side, the first side having a granular bleaching ingredient attached thereto in an amount effective to whiten teeth, together with methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas Boyd, Guofeng Xu, Richard Adams, Robert Pierce, Steven Miller, David Viscio
  • Patent number: 10238203
    Abstract: A fluid delivery apparatus including a reservoir containing at least one fluid. A capillary channel extends from the reservoir to deliver the fluids stored in the reservoir through one or more fluid outlets via capillary action. In one embodiment, an applicator formed of a capillary material is located within the outlet. A variety of fluids can be administered for therapeutic, hygienic, and/or other benefits. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a housing defining a reservoir; at least one fluid stored in the reservoir; and a capillary channel in fluid coupling with the at least one fluid, the capillary channel including a first capillary member and a second capillary member that circumferentially surrounds the first capillary member such that the first and second capillary members are concentric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo Jimenez, Michael Rooney, Robert Moskovich, Thomas Boyd, Sharon Kennedy, Madhusudan Patel, John Gatzemeyer, Alan Sorrentino
  • Patent number: 10211120
    Abstract: A rework grid array interposer with direct power is described. The interposer has a foundation layer mountable between a motherboard and a package. A heater is embedded in the foundation layer to provide local heat to reflow solder to enable at least one of attachment or detachment of the package. A connector is mounted on the foundation layer and coupled to the heater and to the package to provide a connection path directly with the power supply and not via the motherboard. One type of interposer interfaces with a package having a solderable extension. Another interposer has a plurality of heater zones embedded in the foundation layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Russell S. Aoki, Jonathan W. Thibado, Jeffory L. Smalley, David J. Llapitan, Thomas A. Boyd, Harvey R. Kofstad, Dimitrios Ziakas, Hongfei Yan
  • Publication number: 20190052016
    Abstract: Apparatuses, methods and storage medium associated with connectors for coupling to a computer processing unit (CPU) package are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a connector assembly for connection to a computer processing unit (CPU) package may include a connector housing. One or more electrical contacts of the connector housing may be to couple to the CPU package when the connector assembly is engaged with a mating connector assembly. The connector assembly may further include a mounting handle affixed to a top of the connector housing. The mounting handle may include a locking latch that extends from the mounting handle. The locking latch may engage with a notch within the mating connector assembly that, when engaged, the locking latch may provide a force to maintain coupling of the one or more electrical contacts with the CPU package when engaged with the mating connector assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Donald T. TRAN, Thomas A. BOYD, Yong WANG, Kevin J. CEURTER, Srikant NEKKANTY, Russell S. AOKI, FeiFei CHENG
  • Patent number: 10190964
    Abstract: A fluid handling and delivery system useful in generating a fluid stream in the flow path of microfluidic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: XY, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin Dean Neas, Jerald Edward Kuiken, John Louis Schenk, Thomas Boyd Gilligan
  • Publication number: 20180344019
    Abstract: An oral care implement that delivers a fluid from a reservoir to an applicator by capillary action. The oral care implement may include a head and a handle, the head having tooth cleaning elements extending therefrom. There may also be a reservoir storing a fluid and an applicator on the head. Finally, a delivery member may extend from the reservoir to the applicator. The delivery member may include a capillary tube that draws the fluid from the reservoir to the applicator by capillary action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: John GATZEMEYER, Thomas BOYD, Eduardo JIMENEZ, Bruce RUSSELL
  • Patent number: 10109940
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to port frames and connectors for direct connections to integrated circuit packages. In various embodiments, a port frame to receive a connector and maintain a connection between the connector and a computer processor package may include a protrusion to provide stable attachment of the port frame to a bolster frame, a first wall, a second wall opposite the first wall, a first detent in the first wall, and a second detent in the second wall where the connector is to be received between the first wall and the second wall, and where the first detent is to receive a first locking protrusion extending from the connector and the second detent is to receive a second locking protrusion extending from the connector. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Boyd, Feifei Cheng, Donald T. Tran, Russell S. Aoki, Karumbu Meyyappan
  • Patent number: 10098824
    Abstract: Described herein are packages for storing and dispensing multi-part tooth whitening formulations, comprising a deformable material configured to form two or more sealed chambers, e.g., wherein the first chamber contains a low viscosity liquid solution comprising an enzyme having perhydrolytic activity, and the second chamber contains a peroxide source and a at least one acyl donor substrate. Particular multi-part tooth whitening formulations using this principle and methods of use thereof are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas Boyd, Guofeng Xu, Richard Adams, Robert Pierce, Derek Samaroo, David Viscio, Kari A. Fosser, Robert Dicosimo, Hong Wang
  • Patent number: 10057994
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a biasing device is actuated using an actuator which is aligned with the biasing device along an alignment axis. A first frame is thereby biased toward a second frame along the alignment axis to bias an integrated circuit package toward a socket. The actuator also latches the first and second frames together and biased towards each other with the integrated circuit package and the socket biased toward each other. Other aspects and features are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas A. Boyd, Michael Z. Eckblad
  • Publication number: 20180177709
    Abstract: Described herein are whitening compositions comprised of a peroxide component, and an adhesion system, which effectively provide whitening using a remarkably low level of peroxide. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Thomas Boyd, Dennis Ontumi, Prakasarao Mandadi, Suman Chopra
  • Publication number: 20180166807
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to port frames and connectors for direct connections to integrated circuit packages. In various embodiments, a port frame to receive a connector and maintain a connection between the connector and a computer processor package may include a protrusion to provide stable attachment of the port frame to a bolster frame, a first wall, a second wall opposite the first wall, a first detent in the first wall, and a second detent in the second wall where the connector is to be received between the first wall and the second wall, and where the first detent is to receive a first locking protrusion extending from the connector and the second detent is to receive a second locking protrusion extending from the connector. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: THOMAS A. BOYD, FEIFEI CHENG, DONALD T. TRAN, RUSSELL S. AOKI, KARUMBU MEYYAPPAN