Patents by Inventor Tim Allen
Tim Allen 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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Publication number: 20060053404Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for implementing parameterizable processor cores and peripherals on a programmable chip. An input interface such as a wizard allows selection and parameterization of processor cores, peripherals, as well as other modules. The logic description for implementing the modules on a programmable chip can be dynamically generated, allowing extensive parameterization of various modules. Dynamic generation also allows the delivery of device driver logic onto a programmable chip. The logic description can include information for configuring a dynamically generated bus module to allow connectivity between the modules as well as connectivity with other on-chip and off-chip components. The logic description, possibly comprising HDL files, can then be automatically synthesized and provided to tools for downloading the logic description onto a programmable chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventors: Tim Allen, Michael Fairman, Jeffrey Pritchard, Bryan Hoyer
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Publication number: 20060036988Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for implementing parameterizable processor cores and peripherals on a programmable chip. An input interface such as a wizard allows selection and parameterization of processor cores, peripherals, as well as other modules. The logic description for implementing the modules on a programmable chip can be dynamically generated, allowing extensive parameterization of various modules. Dynamic generation also allows the delivery of device driver logic onto a programmable chip. The logic description can include information for configuring a dynamically generated bus module to allow connectivity between the modules as well as connectivity with other on-chip and off-chip components. The logic description, possibly comprising HDL files, can then be automatically synthesized and provided to tools for downloading the logic description onto a programmable chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Applicant: Altera CorporationInventors: Tim Allen, Michael Fairman, Jeffrey Pritchard, Bryan Hoyer
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Patent number: 7000161Abstract: A programmable logic system includes a reconfigurable programmable logic device and configuration storage that stores at least two configurations. A default configuration loads first and then loads the desired user application configuration. If the user application configuration fails, the system saves data regarding the failure and then returns to the default configuration for recovery. The default configuration, after reading the failure data, causes an operator to be called to intervene, or loads a different (e.g., previous) configuration if one is available in configuration storage. The system is particularly useful where the user can update configurations remotely. In an alternative mode, the system stores only the user configuration (which is loaded first) and the default configuration. If a newly-loaded configuration fails, the default configuration is loaded and signals the operator or takes other action short of loading a different configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2002Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Altera CorporationInventors: Tim Allen, Michael Fairman, Mario Guzman, Bryan Hoyer, Chris Lane, Kerry Veenstra, Keith Duwel, Andy L. Lee
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Patent number: 6976239Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for implementing parameterizable processor cores and peripherals on a programmable chip. An input interface such as a wizard allows selection and parameterization of processor cores, peripherals, as well as other modules. The logic description for implementing the modules on a programmable chip can be dynamically generated, allowing extensive parameterization of various modules. Dynamic generation also allows the delivery of device driver logic onto a programmable chip. The logic description can include information for configuring a dynamically generated bus module to allow connectivity between the modules as well as connectivity with other on-chip and off-chip components. The logic description, possibly comprising HDL files, can then be automatically synthesized and provided to tools for downloading the logic description onto a programmable chip.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2001Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: Altera CorporationInventors: Tim Allen, Michael Fairman, Jeffrey Orion Pritchard, Bryan Hoyer
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Patent number: 6951840Abstract: Provided are novel lipoglycopeptides exhibiting bacterial signal peptidase inhibitory activity. Also provided are actinomycete strains that produce these lipoglycopeptides, methods of producing such lipoglycopeptides by culturing these strains, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these lipoglycopeptides, and methods of treating bacterial infections comprising contacting bacteria susceptible to treatment with the present bacterial signal peptidase inhibitor lipoglycopeptides. These lipoglycopeptides are useful in human and veterinary medicine.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2002Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Matthew David Belvo, Adam Joseph Kreuzman, Palaniappan Kulanthaivel, Sheng-Bin Peng, Tim Allen Smitka
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Publication number: 20050206340Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for controlling the input electrical current to an infusion pump stepper motor based on predetermined torque requirements. The system can include a motor controller and a non-volatile memory containing expected load torque values throughout a pump cycle. Responsive to the expected load torque values, the motor controller provides the stepper motor with a varying electrical current for overcoming load torque at each point in the pumping cycle. Additional factors can also be considered for varying the electrical current. These factors include, but are not limited to, temperature, pressure, and elapsed operating time.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2004Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventors: Alan Brundle, Tim Allen, Son Dao
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Publication number: 20050081963Abstract: A boron containing ceramic-aluminum metal composite is formed by mixing a boron containing ceramic with a metal powder comprised of aluminum or alloy thereof, shaping the mixture into a porous preform, contacting the preform with an infiltrating metal comprised of aluminum or alloy thereof that melts at a lower temperature than the metal powder and heating to a temperature sufficient to melt the infiltrating metal, but insufficient to melt the metal powder, such that the infiltrating metal infiltrates the porous preform to form the composite. The composite that is formed may be used for vehicular parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2004Publication date: April 21, 2005Inventors: Aleksander Pyzik, Uday Deshmukh, Nicholas Shinkel, Tim Allen
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Patent number: 6863866Abstract: The present invention relates generally to self-contained devices and methods for detecting biological contaminants and, more particularly, to self-contained devices and methods for detecting biological contaminants in relevant settings including, for example, food processing plants, hospitals, medical offices, veterinary offices, and restaurants by using a device or methodology that includes a sampler component and dye component that binds to the biological material in a detectable fashion.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2001Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: BioControl Systems, Inc.Inventors: Tim Allen Kelly, George Michael Hass, Philip Thomas Feldsine
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Patent number: 6857035Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for providing a first master component with access to a first slave component while a second master component is accessing a second slave component in a system. The system may include a processor core and peripherals implemented on an integrated circuit. A slave side arbitrator corresponding to a single slave component and coupled to multiple master components can be used to provide a master component access to a slave component.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2002Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Altera CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Orion Pritchard, Tim Allen
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Publication number: 20030130172Abstract: Provided are novel lipoglycopeptides exhibiting bacterial signal peptidase inhibitory activity. Also provided are actinomycete strains that produce these lipoglycopeptides, methods of producing such lipoglycopeptides by culturing these strains, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these lipoglycopeptides, and methods of treating bacterial infections comprising contacting bacteria susceptible to treatment with the present bacterial signal peptidase inhibitor lipoglycopeptides. These lipoglycopeptides are useful in human and veterinary medicine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2002Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: Matthew David Belvo, Adam Joseph Kreuzman, Palaniappan Kulanthaivel, Sheng-Bin Peng, Tim Allen Smitka
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Publication number: 20020057991Abstract: The present invention relates generally to self-contained devices and methods for detecting biological contaminants and, more particularly, to self-contained devices and methods for detecting biological contaminants in relevant settings including, for example, food processing plants, hospitals, medical offices, veterinary offices, and restaurants by using a device or methodology that includes a sampler component and dye component that binds to the biological material in a detectable fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2001Publication date: May 16, 2002Inventors: Tim Allen Kelly, George Michael Hass, Philip Thomas Feldsine
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Patent number: 6322742Abstract: A method of preparing stackable block structures from raw concrete mixes and block structures prepared in accordance with the method, wherein the process utilizes a mold box configured to form the block on its side surface. The mold box is arranged to travel along the surface of a moving conveyor belt, with the box having an open top, an open bottom, and lateral side panels supported on the conveyor belt surface, and with the panels having core bar receiving openings formed therein. The core bars are introduced and removed from the mold box along an axis which is parallel to the surface of the core bars and to the motion axis of the conveyor belt, and with the core bars configuring one of the two opposed side surfaces of the stackable block. A reciprocating top shoe arranged for reciprocatory up and down motion engages and configures the top surface of the raw concrete mix held within the walls of the mold box.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1998Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Allan Block CorporationInventor: Tim Allen Bott
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Patent number: 6213738Abstract: A medical infusion pump is disclosed which provides for greatly improved accuracy in the delivery of medicaments to a patient. Among the various features included in the instant invention is a pumping body which serves to deform and reform a tube so as to maintain the initial cross-section thereof and thereby preserve the output accuracy of the pump. Also disclosed with regard to the pumping body is a wholly mechanical synchronization of the pumping body and valves associated therewith and coactive with the aforementioned synchronization a mechanical linearization of output of the pumping body per each pumping cycle. Additionally, several features which serve to enhance the utility of the instant invention are also included therein among which is an associated assembly operative to automatically load or disload a tube or IV set into or out of the pumping body.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1998Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Hal Danby, Geoff Hutchins, Jon Plumb, Mark Harris, Tim Allen, Martin Monaghan, Svante (Eric) Myren
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Patent number: 6213723Abstract: A medical infusion pump is disclosed which provides for greatly improved accuracy in the delivery of medicaments to a patient. Among the various features included in the instant invention is a pumping body which serves to deform and reform a tube so as to maintain the initial cross-section thereof and thereby preserve the output accuracy of the pump. Also disclosed with regard to the pumping body is a wholly mechanical synchronization of the pumping body and valves associated therewith and coactive with the aforementioned synchronization a mechanical linearization of output of the pumping body per each pumping cycle. Additionally, several features which serve to enhance the utility of the instant invention are also included therein among which is an associated assembly operative to automatically load or disload a tube or IV set into or out of the pumping body.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1998Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Hal Danby, Geoff Hutchins, Thomas McGraghan, Jon Plumb, Mark Harris, Stuart Page, Alan Brundle, Tim Allen, Ralph H. LaBedz, Kenneth M. Lynn, Martin Monaghan, Kevin J. Moraski, Svante (Eric) Myren, Janice Stewart, John M. Turner
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Patent number: 6123524Abstract: A medical infusion pump is disclosed which provides for greatly improved accuracy in the delivery of medicaments to a patient. Among the various features included in the instant invention is a pumping body which serves to deform and reform a tube so as to maintain the initial cross-section thereof and thereby preserve the output accuracy of the pump. Also disclosed with regard to the pumping body is a wholly mechanical synchronization of the pumping body and valves associated therewith and coactive with the aforementioned synchronization a mechanical linearization of output of the pumping body per each pumping cycle. Additionally, several features which serve to enhance the utility of the instant invention are also included therein among which is an associated assembly operative to automatically load or disload a tube or IV set into or out of the pumping body.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1998Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Hal Danby, Geoff Hutchins, Thomas McGraghan, Jon Plumb, Mark Harris, Stuart Page, Alan Brundle, Tim Allen, Ralph H. LaBedz, Kenneth M. Lynn, Martin Monaghan, Kevin J. Moraski, Svante Eric Myren, Janice Stewart, John M. Turner
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Patent number: 6082067Abstract: A stackable block structure system for dry stacking concrete reinforced walls which provides for alignment and leveling during construction includes a stretcher block having a recess of triangular cross-sectional configuration formed on a bottom surface and disposed intermediate a pair of co-planar, parallelly disposed laterally extending rectangular edge portions. The top surface of the stretcher block includes a flat portion disposed intermediate a pair of parallelly extending rectangular edge portions the top surfaces of which form upwardly converging surfaces of truncated triangular cross-sectional configuration. Inside sections of the top surface edge portions are configured to matingly and adjustably abut respective outside sections of the bottom surface recess surfaces of a block in an adjacent stacked row. A corner block includes a first portion of generally parallelepiped configuration and an integral second portion of similar configuration to the stretcher block.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 1999Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Allan Block CorporationInventor: Tim Allen Bott
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Patent number: 6078273Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for monitoring an infusion pump (10). The method and apparatus provides an encoder (101) which is used with a motor (65) of the infusion pump (10) and a monitoring method which effectively provides rotational directional information. The present invention utilizes a state transition of a first switch (111) indexed against a constant signal from a second switch (113) corresponding to the center of a flag (117) or sector (119).Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1997Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey Hutchins, Tim Allen
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Patent number: 5842841Abstract: A medical infusion pump is disclosed which provides for greatly improved accuracy in the delivery of medicaments to a patient. Among the various features included in the instant invention is a pumping body which serves to deform and reform a tube so as to maintain the initial cross-section thereof and thereby preserve the output accuracy of the pump. Also disclosed with regard to the pumping body is a wholly mechanical synchronization of the pumping body and valves associated therewith and coactive with the aforementioned synchronization a mechanical linearization of output of the pumping body per each pumping cycle. Additionally, several features which serve to enhance the utility of the instant invention are also included therein among which is an associated assembly operative to automatically load or disload a tube or IV set into or out of the pumping body.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1996Date of Patent: December 1, 1998Assignee: Baxter International, Inc.Inventors: Hal Danby, Geoff Hutchins, Thomas McGraghan, Jon Plumb, Mark Harris, Stuart Page, Alan Brundle, Tim Allen, Ralph H. LaBedz, Kenneth M. Lynn, Martin Monaghan, Kevin J. Moraski, Svante Eric Myren, Janice Stewart, John M. Turner
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Patent number: D411315Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1998Date of Patent: June 22, 1999Assignee: Allan Block CorporationInventor: Tim Allen Bott