Patents by Inventor Timothy A. Sullivan

Timothy A. Sullivan 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: 20050156695
    Abstract: A microelectromechanical switch including: at least one pair of actuator electrodes; at least one input electrode and at least one output electrode for input and output, respectively, of a radio frequency signal; and a beam movable by an attraction between the at least one pair of actuator electrodes, the movable beam having at least a portion electrically connected to the at least one input electrode and to the at least one output electrode when moved by the attraction between the at least one pair of actuator electrodes to make an electrical connection between the at least one input and output electrodes; wherein the at least one pair of actuator electrodes are electrically isolated from each of the at least one input and output electrodes. The microelectromechanical switch can be configured in single or multiple-poles and/or single or multiple throws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Panayotis Andricacos, L. Buchwalter, Hariklia Deligianni, Robert Groves, Christopher Jahnes, Jennifer Lund, Michael Meixner, David Seeger, Timothy Sullivan, Ping-Chuan Wang
  • Patent number: 6893721
    Abstract: A method to reduce undesirable outgassing includes bonding at least two optical components with a bonding material and encapsulating the bonding material with a capping material. The capping material inhibits the outgassing of species that would otherwise be emitted from the bonding material to the surrounding. In one example, the bonding material is silicone and the capping material is epoxy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Vijaya N. V. Raghavan, Mark Timothy Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20050098897
    Abstract: An interconnection structure for semiconductor integrated circuits is disclosed. The interconnection structure comprises a redundant layer, and at least one adhesion/diffusion barrier layer. The redundant layer comprises a metal or metal alloy selected from Ta, Mo, W, Be, Cr, Co, Ir, Ni, Nb, Os, Pd, Pt, Rb, Rh, Ru, and Th.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Edelstein, Baozhen Li, Timothy Sullivan
  • Patent number: 6844419
    Abstract: Optics used in a high vacuum environment are mounted by bonding by use of addition polymerizing material which used in that environment. The suitability for use in the high vacuum environment is achieved by precise control of outgassing of trapped and dissolved gases, including low molecular weight hydrocarbons and amines, and unreacted material from component parts of said addition polymerizing material. A plurality of application quantities of the polymer are prepared in a large batch for use as pre-mixed frozen (PMF) material. The use of the large batch enables more precise control of mixture so that near-stoichiometric proportions of the polymer components are easily achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Vijaya N. V. Raghavan, Mark Timothy Sullivan, Gerald William Purmal
  • Patent number: 6813909
    Abstract: A plurality of different structural members for reinforcing a plate-like structure, such as a bushing tip plate for intended use in forming fibers from a fluid material supplied to a bushing assembly, are disclosed. Each reinforcing member includes a body having a first portion for attachment to the structure and a second portion having a profile with a variable height including at least one apex. The body may be integrally formed of a single piece of material, or two or formed from more separate pieces of material bonded or secured together. The body may be T-shaped, L-shaped, or F-shaped in cross-section. The second portion of the body may have an inverted V-shaped profile, an inverted W-shaped profile, or an arcuate profile. The at least one apex may be located at the midpoint or elsewhere along the length of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Byron L. Bemis, Timothy A. Sullivan, Kevin D. Smith, David H. Wolf, Jack L. Emerson, Bruno A. Purnode, James P. Tracy, William L. Streicher
  • Publication number: 20040200731
    Abstract: Multi-directional currents are generated in a medium by cyclically reversing the direction of a conventional current applied to at least one of at least two electrodes so that an electromotive force (EMF) pulse travels from side of the electrode to the other, changing the direction of current in the medium. The multi-directional currents may be used to accelerate electrolytic processes such as generation of hydrogen by water electrolysis, to sterilize water for drinking, to supply charging current to a battery or capacitor, including a capacitive thrust module, in a way that extends the life and/or improves the performance of the battery or capacitor, to increase the range of an electromagnetic projectile launcher, and to increase the light output of a cold cathode light tube, to name just a few of the potential applications for the multi-directional currents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: John Timothy Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20040203166
    Abstract: An electrolysis apparatus includes at least two coaxially spaced electrodes, at least one of which is a coil. Currents in the coil generate a magnetic field to accelerate the electrolysis process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: John Timothy Sullivan
  • Patent number: 6779366
    Abstract: A bushing assembly/support structure arrangement is provided. The arrangement comprises a bushing assembly and a support structure. The bushing arrangement includes a bushing main body comprising at least first and second side walls and a tip plate extending between the side walls. The tip plate contains a plurality of orifices through which molten mineral material flows prior to being attenuated into fibers. The bushing assembly further comprises a first support rail coupled to the main body first side wall, and at least one first bracket having an intermediate member coupled to the main body first side wall. The support structure comprises a bushing frame, and at least one first support strap. The support strap has a first end fixedly coupled to the bushing frame and second end extending toward a first location on the support rail adjacent the first bracket for supporting the bushing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Byron L. Bemis, Timothy A. Sullivan, Gregory L. Morgan
  • Publication number: 20040046008
    Abstract: A method to reduce undesirable outgassing includes bonding at least two optical components with a bonding material and encapsulating the bonding material with a capping material. The capping material inhibits the outgassing of species that would otherwise be emitted from the bonding material to the surrounding. In one example, the bonding material is silicone and the capping material is epoxy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Vijaya N.V. Raghavan, Mark Timothy Sullivan
  • Patent number: 6701754
    Abstract: A screen comprises an electrically conductive elongate inner screen plate. The inner screen plate has at least one elongate fold therein and at least two elongate divergent surfaces on opposing sides of the fold. Each divergent surface has an upper end and opposing edges tapering downward from the upper end. The upper ends of the divergent surfaces diverge from one another. Each of the divergent surfaces has a plurality of holes therein. The screen further comprises at least two electrically conductive outer screen plates. The outer screen plates are attached to the edges of the divergent surfaces and extend between the divergent surfaces. Each of the outer screen plates has a plurality of holes therein. Another embodiment of the invention is directed toward a glass fiber bushing system comprising a bushing body and a screen within the bushing body. The bushing body has opposing end plates. The screen comprises opposing ends. Each of the ends has an upper portion and a lower portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Sullivan, Byron L. Bemis, Seshadri Srinivasan
  • Publication number: 20030221462
    Abstract: A fiber forming bushing assembly comprises a bushing and a support. The bushing includes a bushing body and a flange. The bushing body is defined at least in part by a throat and a side wall beneath the throat. The side wall has an upper portion. The flange extends from the throat. The support is positioned between the flange and an upper portion of the side wall. The support is formed of a ceramic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Timothy A. Sullivan, Byron L. Bemis
  • Publication number: 20030145631
    Abstract: A fiber-forming bushing comprises a tip plate and a lateral support. The tip plate comprises at least two tip sections and the section spacing between the tip sections. The lateral support extends laterally along the section spacing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Timothy A. Sullivan, Byron L. Bemis, James D. Keck, Jack L. Emerson
  • Publication number: 20030089134
    Abstract: A bushing assembly/support structure arrangement is provided. The arrangement comprises a bushing assembly and a support structure. The bushing arrangement includes a bushing main body comprising at least first and second side walls and a tip plate extending between the side walls. The tip plate contains a plurality of orifices through which molten mineral material flows prior to being attenuated into fibers. The bushing assembly further comprises a first support rail coupled to the main body first side wall, and at least one first bracket having an intermediate member coupled to the main body first side wall. The support structure comprises a bushing frame, and at least one first support strap. The support strap has a first end fixedly coupled to the bushing frame and second end extending toward a first location on the support rail adjacent the first bracket for supporting the bushing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Byron L. Bemis, Timothy A. Sullivan, Gregory L. Morgan
  • Publication number: 20030041627
    Abstract: A screen comprises an electrically conductive elongate inner screen plate. The inner screen plate has at least one elongate fold therein and at least two elongate divergent surfaces on opposing sides of the fold. Each divergent surface has an upper end and opposing edges tapering downward from the upper end. The upper ends of the divergent surfaces diverge from one another. Each of the divergent surfaces has a plurality of holes therein. The screen further comprises at least two electrically conductive outer screen plates. The outer screen plates are attached to the edges of the divergent surfaces and extend between the divergent surfaces. Each of the outer screen plates has a plurality of holes therein. Another embodiment of the invention is directed toward a glass fiber bushing system comprising a bushing body and a screen within the bushing body. The bushing body has opposing end plates. The screen comprises opposing ends. Each of the ends has an upper portion and a lower portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Timothy A. Sullivan, Byron L. Bemis, Seshadri Srinivasan
  • Publication number: 20020157759
    Abstract: Optics used in a high vacuum environment are mounted by bonding by use of addition polymerizing material which used in that environment. The suitability for use in the high vacuum environment is achieved by precise control of outgassing of trapped and dissolved gases, including low molecular weight hydrocarbons and amines, and unreacted material from component parts of said addition polymerizing material. A plurality of application quantities of the polymer are prepared in a large batch for use as pre-mixed frozen (PMF) material. The use of the large batch enables more precise control of mixture so that near-stoichiometric proportions of the polymer components are easily achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Vijaya N. V. Raghavan, Mark Timothy Sullivan, Gerald William Purmal
  • Patent number: 6451142
    Abstract: Optics used in a high vacuum environment are mounted by bonding by use of addition polymerizing material which used in that environment. The suitability for use in the high vacuum environment is achieved by precise control of outgassing of trapped and dissolved gases, including low molecular weight hydrocarbons and amines, and unreacted material from component parts of said addition polymerizing material. A plurality of application quantities of the polymer are prepared in a large batch for use as pre-mixed frozen (PMF) material. The use of the large batch enables more precise control of mixture so that near-stoichiometric proportions of the polymer components are easily achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc
    Inventors: Vijaya N. V. Raghavan, Mark Timothy Sullivan, Gerald William Purmal
  • Patent number: 6427492
    Abstract: A bushing including a terminal ear and a method of manufacturing the bushing are disclosed. The bushing includes a bushing body which can include side plates, end plates, a bottom plate, and terminal ears coupled to the bushing body. Clamps are attached to the terminal ears to supply electrical current to the bushing to maintain the glass inside in a liquid state. Each terminal ear includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion is coupled to a side plate of the bushing. A clamp is attached to the lower portion of the terminal ear. The upper and lower portions are oriented at an angle with respect to each other. Support portions are provided along the side edges of the upper portions of the terminal ears. Support portions stiffen the terminal ear, thereby increasing its resistance to bending and fatigue stresses. Support portions do not contact the bushing and therefore do not directly conduct current to the bushing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Sullivan, Jack L. Emerson, Ramin Dowlati
  • Patent number: 5925164
    Abstract: A heat-absorbing finshield assembly, which is located adjacent the discharge area of a furnace for producing glass fibers, includes fins spaced along a fluid-cooled manifold such that the fins extend between, but not in contact with, the molten glass fibers emerging from the furnace. The fins may have microfins in their bases which are in contact with the cooling fluid. The fins also may be of variable thicknesses relative to each other along the manifold to absorb different quantities of heat from the emerging fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Owens Corning Fiberglas Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramin Dowlati, Timothy A. Sullivan, Jack L. Emerson, James L. Hare
  • Patent number: 5453193
    Abstract: An improved strainer device has a screen which receives a solid/mixture from a feed container for separation. To insure that an uneven flow of the mixture over the screen does not occur due to, for example, a non-level mounting, inlet rushing or turbulence, a weir structure is provided which raises the water mixture level above the screen by a predetermined height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Assignee: Thermo Fibertek Inc.
    Inventors: Colin Maher, Timothy Sullivan, Salvatore Panarello
  • Patent number: 5182642
    Abstract: Video data is compressed, at a first site, by a transform scaling data compressor (12), and carrier signals are modulated with audio and digital data by a delta modulation data modulator (14) and a delta-sigma modulation data modulator (16) respectively. Their output signals are combined by a multichannel data compressor (18) and transmitted to a second site, where the procedures are essentially reversed to effectively regenerate the data as originally formatted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1993
    Assignee: General Dynamics Lands Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Detlef G. Gersdorff, John J. Giganti, Phillip W. McCown, Timothy A. Sullivan