Patents by Inventor Thomas Maher

Thomas Maher 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: 20230298872
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a processing device, first sensor data indicating a state of a wall corresponding to a first processing chamber. The first sensor data includes optical spectral data. The method further includes determining, by the processing device, a first value based on the first sensor data. The first value corresponds to a first amount of a product disposed along a surface of the wall at a first time. The method further includes determining, by the processing device, a first update to a first process operation associated with the first processing chamber based on the first value. The method further includes performing, by the processing device, one or more of (i) preparing a notification indicating the first update for presentation on a graphical user interface (GUI), or (ii) causing performance of the first process operation in accordance with the first update.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey Yat Shan Au, Joshua Thomas Maher, Varoujan Chakarian, Sidharth Bhatia, Patrick Tae, Zhaozhao Zhu, Blake W. Erickson
  • Publication number: 20230281439
    Abstract: A method includes providing a random or pseudo-random input to a first trained machine learning model trained to generate synthetic sensor time series data for a processing chamber. The method further includes providing first data indicative of one or more attributes of target synthetic sensor time series data to the first trained machine learning model. The method further includes receiving an output from the first trained machine learning model. The output includes synthetic sensor time series data associated with the processing chamber. The output is generated in view of the first data indicative of the one or more attributes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventor: Joshua Thomas Maher
  • Publication number: 20230059313
    Abstract: A method includes receiving first metrology data associated with first substrates produced by manufacturing equipment. The method further includes training a first machine learning model with data input including the first metrology data to generate a first trained machine learning model. The first trained machine learning model is capable of reducing dimensionality of second metrology data associated with second substrates produced by second manufacturing equipment to perform corrective actions associated with the second manufacturing equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventor: Joshua Thomas Maher
  • Publication number: 20210232357
    Abstract: The disclosure includes a multi-media book system. An embodiment of the system can include a book system. The book system includes both an open and closed configuration. The book system includes a cover device and a book device. The book device is configured to fit inside of the cover device. Both the cover device and the book device are configured to function like a book and can include pages. These pages can be coupled to a binding or spine of the book device, separate from the cover device. The cover device includes a cover interior surface and a cover exterior surface. The book device includes a book interior surface and a book exterior surface. The book exterior surface is configured to mate with the cover interior surface via a magnetic coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventor: Thomas Maher
  • Publication number: 20210119975
    Abstract: A secure network communication system and method for secure data exchange using TCP are disclosed. The system provides data exchange between a client and server, through an agent and broker interconnected to exchange data over an unsecured network. Upon receipt of a control packet from the client, the broker forwards a modified control packet to the agent using a secure protocol. The agent inspects the modified control packet and forwards it to the server. Upon receipt of a response packet from the server, the agent forwards the response packet to the broker using a secure protocol. Upon receipt of the response packet, the agent modifies the response packet and forwards it to the client. If the exchange of control packets indicates establishment of a TCP session, the agent and the broker establish a data channel between themselves to create a transparent TCP channel between the client and the server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Asavie Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Thomas Maher
  • Patent number: 10880271
    Abstract: A secure network communication system and method for secure data exchange using TCP are disclosed. The system provides data exchange between a client and server, through an agent and broker interconnected to exchange data over an unsecured network. Upon receipt of a control packet from the client, the broker forwards a modified control packet to the agent using a secure protocol. The agent inspects the modified control packet and forwards it to the server. Upon receipt of a response packet from the server, the agent forwards the response packet to the broker using a secure protocol. Upon receipt of the response packet, the agent modifies the response packet and forwards it to the client. If the exchange of control packets indicates establishment of a TCP session, the agent and the broker establish a data channel between themselves to create a transparent TCP channel between the client and the server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Asavie Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Thomas Maher
  • Publication number: 20170326596
    Abstract: The present disclosure is in the technical field of dent detection in canisters. Accurate and consistent detection of dents in canisters has been a problem in the industry for some time. The present disclosure describes an apparatus and method that addresses this technical problem in a repeatable and easily implemented manner. There is provided a dent detection apparatus including a conduit dimensioned to be the maximum allowable diameter of a canister, a transportation portion for transporting a canister through the conduit and a rotation portion for rotating the canister as it passes through the conduit. A sensor detects when a canister stops rotating and gets stuck in the conduit and alerts the user. Thus faulty canisters can be detected and removed from production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: Norton (Waterford) Limited
    Inventors: Sean Leane, Thomas Maher
  • Publication number: 20160359812
    Abstract: A secure network communication system and method for secure data exchange using TCP are disclosed. The system provides data exchange between a client and server, through an agent and broker interconnected to exchange data over an unsecured network. Upon receipt of a control packet from the client, the broker forwards a modified control packet to the agent using a secure protocol. The agent inspects the modified control packet and forwards it to the server. Upon receipt of a response packet from the server, the agent forwards the response packet to the broker using a secure protocol. Upon receipt of the response packet, the agent modifies the response packet and forwards it to the client. If the exchange of control packets indicates establishment of a TCP session, the agent and the broker establish a data channel between themselves to create a transparent TCP channel between the client and the server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventor: Thomas Maher
  • Patent number: 7908651
    Abstract: A method of network communication and a network gateway are disclosed. The method and gateway operate between a secure network and remote clients by way of an intermediate transport network, such as the Internet. The remote clients connect through a NAT router so share a common source address on the intermediate transport network. In the secure network, the method analyses packets received from a remote client to identify packets that start a new secure communication session. Then, the method assigns a session-unique address and port to the new secure communication session. Subsequent packets are translated in the secure communication session by exchanging the source address with the local session address. Thus, the secure network perceived each session as originating from a distinct address and port, whereby several such sessions can coexist simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Asavie R&D Limited
    Inventor: Thomas Maher
  • Publication number: 20090106830
    Abstract: A secure network communication system and method for secure data exchange using transmission control protocol are disclosed. The system provides for data exchange using between a client and a server, by way of an agent and a broker interconnected to exchange data over an unsecured network link. Upon receipt of a control packet from the client, the broker forwards a modified control packet to the agent using a secure protocol. The agent then inspects the modified control packet and forwards it to the server. Upon receipt of a response packet from the server, the agent forwards the response packet to the broker using a secure protocol and upon receipt of the response packet, the agent modifies the response packet and forwards it to the client. In the case that the exchange of control packets indicates establishment of a TCP session, the agent and the broker establish a data channel between themselves to create a transparent TCP channel between the client and the server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: Thomas Maher
  • Patent number: 7232074
    Abstract: A memory chip and embedded microprocessor (‘smart memory card’) with a sputtered memory ring for additional memory capacity. The card configuration allows use with ISO 7816 compliant readers. The smart memory card has a spring bolt-hole which allows use of the smart memory card on an adaptor with compact disc and digital video disc drives. The memory chip and sputtered memory ring have sufficient capacity for high-density memory applications such as high-level encrypted security systems, biometric identification systems, and combination access systems. The processor configuration may include a wireless transceiver for 802.11 series, Bluetooth™ and other wireless systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Inventors: Morgan Maher, Charlie Centofante, Thomas Maher, Larry Maher, Jim Jacques
  • Publication number: 20070094411
    Abstract: A network communications system and method are disclosed. The system and method allow clients that are connected to separate networks interconnected using network address translation (NAT) to resolve names without the need to implement a split DNS system. The method provides for performing name resolution in a computer network, the network comprising one or more clients that communicate with hosts external to the network using network address translation. The method comprises: identifying traffic in the network that contain DNS messages, identifying DNS messages to be modified based on a network address translation table, and modifying a source or a destination address in identified DNS messages based on the network address translation table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Mullane, Thomas Maher
  • Publication number: 20070004207
    Abstract: The formation of a semiconductor sensing device is disclosed, where the device can be used to sense pressure, for example. The device is formed by etching the entire backside of a semiconductor substrate or wafer. This streamlines the fabrication process by omitting a number of steps that would otherwise be required to selectively etch certain locations of the substrate. This also improves device performance and compactness by allowing associated support circuitry to be formed closer to a sensing region, and more particularly piezoelectric elements of the sensing region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Timothy Legat, Alexander Teutsch, Ross Teggatz, Thomas Maher
  • Publication number: 20070002857
    Abstract: A method of network communication and a network gateway are disclosed. The method and gateway operate between a secure network and remote clients by way of an intermediate transport network, such as the Internet. The remote clients connect through a NAT router so share a common source address on the intermediate transport network. In the secure network, the method analyses packets received from a remote client to identify packets that start a new secure communication session. Then, the method assigns a session-unique address and port to the new secure communication session. Subsequent packets are translated in the secure communication session by exchanging the source address with the local session address. Thus, the secure network perceived each session as originating from a distinct address and port, whereby several such sessions can coexist simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventor: Thomas Maher
  • Publication number: 20060065742
    Abstract: A memory chip and embedded microprocessor (‘smart memory card’) with a sputtered memory ring for additional memory capacity. The card configuration allows use with ISO 7816 compliant readers. The smart memory card has a spring bolt-hole which allows use of the smart memory card on an adaptor with compact disc and digital video disc drives. The memory chip and sputtered memory ring have sufficient capacity for high-density memory applications such as high-level encrypted security systems, biometric identification systems, and combination access systems. The processor configuration may include a wireless transceiver for 802.11 series, Bluetooth™ and other wireless systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Charlie Centofante, Morgan Maher, Larry Maher, Jim Jacques, Thomas Maher
  • Publication number: 20060016266
    Abstract: A multi-channel pressure sensor module (10) for integration in a hydraulic/electrical control unit of a vehicular braking system is shown. A body or manifold (16) mounts a plurality of strain gauge sense element assemblies (12) each having a port for connection to a fluid pressure source to be monitored. An electronic module assembly (14) has a contact printed circuit board (24) and a sense element printed circuit board (22) sandwiching a spacer/support member (20) and electrically coupled together by a flexible circuit board (26). The spacer/support member (20) is formed with pockets (20e, 20f) for receipt of discrete electronic components and to provide access to wire bond pads (22c) and sense element openings (22b). First and second sets of guide posts (20c, 20d) extend from the spacer/support member for alignment of the circuit boards as well as the electronic module assembly on the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Peter Weise, Thomas Maher
  • Publication number: 20050137821
    Abstract: Signal conditioning of multiple sense elements is shown for providing information to a system requiring high accuracy and robust fault coverage. A first signal conditioning ASIC (10) pre-conditions the sense element data and a second system control ASIC (14) mathematically solves predetermined compensation relations based on the output of ASIC (10) and stored compensation data to fully condition the sensor output signal(s). The sense elements (1-6) are each formed by two half bridges whose inputs are pre-conditioned by separate, identical signal conditioning paths to provide highly accurate sense and diagnostic information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Maher, David Corkum