Patents by Inventor Timothy M. Beck
Timothy M. Beck 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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Patent number: 11919887Abstract: Compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful as inhibitors of sodium channels are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts and methods of using the compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment of various disorders, including pain.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATEDInventors: Steven John Durrant, Nadia M. Ahmad, Elizabeth Mary Beck, Lidio Marx Carvalho Meireles, Ewa Iwona Chudyk, Gorka Etxebarria Jardi, Bhairavi Galan, Sara S. Hadida Ruah, Dennis James Hurley, Ronald Marcellus Knegtel, Timothy Donald Neubert, Joanne Louise Pinder, Joseph Pontillo, Robert Pullin, Yvonne Schmidt, David Matthew Shaw, Sarah Skerratt, Dean Stamos, Stephen Andrew Thomson, Anisa Nizarali Virani, Christopher Wray
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Publication number: 20240044961Abstract: Methods, systems, and/or devices for tuning the configuration settings of one or more RF apparatuses are provided. Various embodiments described herein regard a system that includes a radio frequency apparatus configured to operate based on a plurality of possible configuration settings to generate an output signal that is characterized by a performance metric. The system can also include a tuner that employs a machine learning engine having a training stage and an inference stage. The inference stage can be configured to, based on a machine learning model, search the possible configuration settings for a target configuration setting that results in the performance metric meeting defined bounds of an optimization threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2022Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Bala Krishna JULURI, Andrew S. CHIKA, Justin M. HALLAS, Timothy M. BECK
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Publication number: 20230360188Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for use in semiconductor package manufacture of a package having a die and die substrate are provided. A method for use in semiconductor package manufacture includes steps of forming one or more wirebond interconnections between the die and the die substrate, capturing input data representative of wirebond interconnection features during inspection of the formed wirebond interconnections, and passing the captured input data to a machine learning (ML) engine. The method further includes processing the captured input data with the machine learning engine using a trained model to obtain an output array of data, evaluating the output array of data to determine a predicted radio-frequency (RF) performance rating, and outputting the predicted RF performance rating. Training data set processing may include applying image data and parameters to a multi-layer neural network to obtain a set of candidate ML models, and selecting an optimal ML model.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2022Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Ian A. Cleary, Timothy M. Beck
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Patent number: 8777614Abstract: A detection system for remotely determining the speed of a rotating tool tip in a pneumatic dental handpiece. A means for detecting the speed of the rotating tool tip monitors a periodic mechanical function at the pneumatic hose connected to the handpiece. The monitored periodic mechanical function serves to provide feedback that is used to control the speed of the rotating tool tip. The means for detecting the speed of the rotating tool detects a mechanical function of the rotating tool tip, which in transmitted to a controller. The controller in turn regulates the operation of an air supply valve in response to the detected mechanical function. The valve regulates the flow of air to the handpiece. By continuously adjusting the flow of air through the valve into the pneumatic hose, the speed of the rotating tool is maintained at the desired cutting speed.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Dentsply International Inc.Inventors: Kevin Brennan, Timothy M. Beck, Eugene J. Novak, Thomas E. Barker, William Raymond, Karl H. Bethke
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Patent number: 8348666Abstract: A water spray intensity system for providing water to a dental workpiece based on dynamic conditions experienced by the handpiece. The dental workpiece is a dental structure, typically in the mouth of a patient. A periodic function of the handpiece may include a motion such as a periodic motion of a tool of the handpiece, the speed of the rotating tip or some measurable parameter such as the torque experienced by a rotating tip assembled to the handpiece. Instead of providing water at a constant flow rate, the periodic function of the handpiece, such as torque or tip speed, is made by measuring a parameter associated with the handpiece. The water spray intensity system then automatically adjusts the flow of water from the handpiece based on the sensed parameter or periodic function to improve cutting efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Dentsply International, Inc.Inventor: Timothy M. Beck
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Patent number: 8303304Abstract: A detection system for remotely determining the speed of a rotating tool tip in a pneumatic dental handpiece. A means for detecting the speed of the rotating tool tip monitors a periodic mechanical function at the pneumatic hose connected to the handpiece. The monitored periodic mechanical function serves to provide feedback that is used to control the speed of the rotating tool tip. The means for detecting the speed of the rotating tool detects a mechanical function of the rotating tool tip, which in transmitted to a controller. The controller in turn regulates the operation of an air supply valve in response to the detected mechanical function. The valve regulates the flow of air to the handpiece. By continuously adjusting the flow of air through the valve into the pneumatic hose, the speed of the rotating tool is maintained at the desired cutting speed.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2007Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Dentsply International, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Brennan, Timothy M. Beck, Eugene J. Novak, Thomas E. Barker, William Raymond, Karl H. Bethke
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Patent number: 7927140Abstract: An overmold for an electrical connector is disclosed. The connector includes a connector body that communicates with a device and an overmold that substantially covers the connector body. The overmold includes an outside surface that has a plurality of depressions for receiving a user's hand such that when an insertion force is applied to insert the connector into a receiver of the device, the insertion force is transferred from the depressions to an axis of the connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventor: Timothy M. Beck
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Publication number: 20100190379Abstract: An overmold for an electrical connector is disclosed. The connector includes a connector body that communicates with a device and an overmold that substantially covers the connector body. The overmold includes an outside surface that has a plurality of depressions for receiving a user's hand such that when an insertion force is applied to insert the connector into a receiver of the device, the insertion force is transferred from the depressions to an axis of the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventor: Timothy M. BECK
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Patent number: 7758369Abstract: A plug connector for use with a receptacle. The plug connector and receptacle combination may prevent more than one use of the single use plug connector, thereby necessitating disposal of the plug connector and associated, disposable, specialized instrumentation to which the plug connector is connected. The plug connector may be keyed and otherwise identified to the receptacle by shape, tactile indicia and visual indicia so that it cannot be mistakenly used with a different receptacle, while providing proper orientation for rapid assembly. When designed for single use or limited multiple use, the insertion of the plug connector into the receptacle moves a jumper contact in the plug connector from a first position to a second position where it is captured.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Keith Edwin Miller, William David Irwin, Timothy M. Beck, Navin Kanjibhai Patel
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Publication number: 20090269962Abstract: A plug connector for use with a receptacle. The plug connector and receptacle combination may prevent more than one use of the single use plug connector, thereby necessitating disposal of the plug connector and associated, disposable, specialized instrumentation to which the plug connector is connected. The plug connector may be keyed and otherwise identified to the receptacle by shape, tactile indicia and visual indicia so that it cannot be mistakenly used with a different receptacle, while providing proper orientation for rapid assembly. When designed for single use or limited multiple use, the insertion of the plug connector into the receptacle moves a jumper contact in the plug connector from a first position to a second position where it is captured.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Keith Edwin MILLER, William David IRWIN, Timothy M. BECK, Navin Kanjibhai PATEL
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Patent number: 7481664Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is disclosed. A rectangular plug and rectangular receptacle engage to provide a sealed and durable connector. The electrical connector assembly provides electric, fluid, data and other suitable information suitable for surgical, medical or other device applications. A latch is used to secure the plug with the receptacle and prevent the plug from being easily removed from the receptacle. The connector is substantially sealed to prevent fluid, dust particles and/or other matter from entering the components and damaging the connector assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2008Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: John K. Knoll, Dominic A. Farole, Timothy M. Beck
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Publication number: 20080193893Abstract: A water spray intensity system for providing water to a dental workpiece based on dynamic conditions experienced by the handpiece. The dental workpiece is a dental structure, typically in the mouth of a patient. A periodic function of the handpiece may include a motion such as a periodic motion of a tool of the handpiece, the speed of the rotating tip or some measurable parameter such as the torque experienced by a rotating tip assembled to the handpiece. Instead of providing water at a constant flow rate, the periodic function of the handpiece, such as torque or tip speed, is made by measuring a parameter associated with the handpiece. The water spray intensity system then automatically adjusts the flow of water from the handpiece based on the sensed parameter or periodic function to improve cutting efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventor: Timothy M. Beck
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Publication number: 20080145817Abstract: A detection system for remotely determining the speed of a rotating tool tip in a pneumatic dental handpiece. A means for detecting the speed of the rotating tool tip monitors a periodic mechanical function at the pneumatic hose connected to the handpiece. The monitored periodic mechanical function serves to provide feedback that is used to control the speed of the rotating tool tip. The means for detecting the speed of the rotating tool detects a mechanical function of the rotating tool tip, which in transmitted to a controller. The controller in turn regulates the operation of an air supply valve in response to the detected mechanical function. The valve regulates the flow of air to the handpiece. By continuously adjusting the flow of air through the valve into the pneumatic hose, the speed of the rotating tool is maintained at the desired cutting speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Kevin Brennan, Timothy M. Beck, Eugene J. Novak, Thomas E. Barker, William Raymond, Karl H. Bethke
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Publication number: 20070190484Abstract: A detection system for remotely determining the speed of a rotating tool tip in a pneumatic dental handpiece. A means for detecting the speed of the rotating tool tip monitors a periodic mechanical function at the pneumatic hose connected to the handpiece. The monitored periodic mechanical function serves to provide feedback that is used to control the speed of the rotating tool tip. The means for detecting the speed of the rotating tool detects a mechanical function of the rotating tool tip, which in transmitted to a controller. The controller in turn regulates the operation of an air supply valve in response to the detected mechanical function. The valve regulates the flow of air to the handpiece. By continuously adjusting the flow of air through the valve into the pneumatic hose, the speed of the rotating tool is maintained at the desired cutting speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Kevin Brennan, Timothy M. Beck, Eugene J. Novak