Patents by Inventor Tom Allen
Tom 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: 20170146984Abstract: An automated fastener insert installation system for composite panels is provided. A first module receives and secures a composite panel with respect to an origin of a first coordinate system, wherein the composite panel has opposed major surfaces and defines an insert-receiving orifice extending through one of the major surfaces, and is secured such that one of the major surfaces is externally accessible. A second module engages each of a plurality of fastener inserts with an installation aide. Third module determines a configuration of the orifice defined by the composite panel, selects a corresponding one of the fastener inserts engaged with the installation aide, inserts the selected fastener insert into the orifice, and dispenses an adhesive material through the installation aide and into the orifice about selected fastener insert such that the adhesive material secures the selected fastener insert within the orifice. Associated systems are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2015Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Aaron Coon, Chris G. Mclnelly, Bret Hoeksema, Ryan Lillibridge, Tom Allen, Steven Solack, Kevin Bowe, Gary K. Allen
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Publication number: 20160338769Abstract: A catheter has an electrode assembly adapted for use on an ostium and a stabilizing assembly movable between a stowed position within the catheter and a deployed position in the tubular region of the ostium. The stabilizing assembly has a balloon member that can be extended distally into the tubular region and inflated to wedge itself in the tubular region for anchoring the electrode assembly. The balloon member is mounted on an elongated extender that extends through the catheter and is provided with longitudinal movement to advance and withdraw the balloon between the stowed and deployed positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Patrick O'Fallon, Tom Allen Ditter, Hamid Massoud
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Publication number: 20160143689Abstract: A catheter includes an elongated body having a longitudinal axis, a distal assembly distal the elongated body, the distal assembly having a tapered helical form comprising a larger, electrode-carrying proximal loop and a smaller, softer distal loop, and a shape-memory support member extending through at least the proximal loop. For example, the helical loop subtends at least about 720 radial degrees, with the proximal loop subtending about 360 radial degrees, and the distal loop subtending about 360 radial degrees. The softer distal loop with a straight distal end atraumatically guides the distal assembly into a tubular region so that the larger proximal loop can sit on the ostium of the tubular region with improved electrode and tissue contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Tom Allen Ditter
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Publication number: 20160128771Abstract: A catheter includes an elongated body, a distal assembly with a shape-memory member defining a generally circular form, and a control handle adapted to actuate a deflection puller wire for deflecting a portion of the elongated body, and a contraction wire for contracting the generally circular form. The generally circular form which carries at least one ring electrode has an off-edge configuration relative to the elongated body such that a longitudinal axis of the elongated body does not intersect the circumference of the circular form and the generally circular form spirals about the longitudinal axis of the elongated body. Moreover, the circular form can have an on-axis configuration such that the longitudinal axis of the elongated body is axially aligned with a central longitudinal axis of the circular form, or an off-axis configuration such that these axes are axially offset from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Tom Allen Ditter, Michael Olen Zirkle, Shahram Moadebb, Diana Gallardo
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Patent number: 9220433Abstract: A catheter includes an elongated body, a distal assembly with a shape-memory member defining a generally circular form, and a control handle adapted to actuate a deflection puller wire for deflecting a portion of the elongated body, and a contraction wire for contracting the generally circular form. The generally circular form which carries at least one ring electrode has an off-edge configuration relative to the elongated body such that a longitudinal axis of the elongated body does not intersect the circumference of the circular form and the generally circular form spirals about the longitudinal axis of the elongated body. Moreover, the circular form can have an on-axis configuration such that the longitudinal axis of the elongated body is axially aligned with a central longitudinal axis of the circular form, or an off-axis configuration such that these axes are axially offset from each other.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel), LTD.Inventors: Tom Allen Ditter, Diana Gallardo, Shahram Moaddeb, Michael Olen Zirkle
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Publication number: 20140194716Abstract: A catheter having a distal assembly with multiple spines with proximal ends affixed to the catheter and free distal ends. The spines have different lengths so distal ends of the spines trace different circumferences along an inner tissue surface of a tubular region to minimize risk of vein stenosis. The spine lengths can be configured so that the distal ends trace a helical pattern. The distal assembly may have a plunger which deflects the spines when moved longitudinally relative to the distal assembly. The catheter may include a second distal assembly distal of a first distal assembly wherein the first and second distal assemblies are separated by a fixed distanced or an adjustable distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Biosense Webster (Israel), Ltd.Inventors: Nhut Diep, Tom Allen Ditter, Raymond Estrada, Kristine Fuimaono, Debby Grunewald, Ryan Hoitink, Eduardo Jimenez, Armida Manriquez
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Publication number: 20130006238Abstract: A catheter includes an elongated body, a distal assembly with a shape-memory member defining a generally circular form, and a control handle adapted to actuate a deflection puller wire for deflecting a portion of the elongated body, and a contraction wire for contracting the generally circular form. The generally circular form which carries at least one ring electrode has an off-edge configuration relative to the elongated body such that a longitudinal axis of the elongated body does not intersect the circumference of the circular form and the generally circular form spirals about the longitudinal axis of the elongated body. Moreover, the circular form can have an on-axis configuration such that the longitudinal axis of the elongated body is axially aligned with a central longitudinal axis of the circular form, or an off-axis configuration such that these axes are axially offset from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Tom Allen Ditter, Diana Gallardo, Shahram Moaddeb, Michael Olen Zirkle
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Patent number: 8209882Abstract: The invention relates to an article of footwear, in particular a sports shoe, wherein the article of footwear includes a ventilation system with at least one active ventilation element arranged in a midfoot area of the article of footwear. Furthermore, the article of footwear includes at least one air channel with an inlet and an outlet which are arranged in the sole area in the interior of the article of footwear. The active ventilation element is arranged such that air is sucked from the interior of the article of footwear through the inlet and is blown into the interior of article of footwear shoe through the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: adidas International Marketing B.V.Inventors: Robert Leimer, Timothy Kelvin Robinson, Frank Ingo Michel, Gerd Rainer Manz, Josh Robert Gordon, Tom Allen, Martin Harnisch, Joerg Blinn
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Patent number: 7847586Abstract: A logic gate array is provided. The logic gate comprises a silicon substrate, a first logic gate layer on top of the silicon substrate, a second logic gate layer on top of the first logic gate layer, and a routing layer between the first and second logic gate layers for routing magnetic gates in the first and second logic gate layers, wherein the first logic gate layer, the second logic gate layer, and the routing layer are electrically connected by vias.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Northern Lights Semiconductor Corp.Inventors: Tom Allen Agan, James Chyi Lai
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Patent number: 7745893Abstract: A magnetic transistor includes a first magnetic section, a second magnetic section, a conductive section, a first metal terminal, and a second metal terminal. The conductive section is disposed between and is in direct contact with both the first and second magnetic section. The first metal terminal is disposed on one end of an opposite surface to the conductive section of the first magnetic section. The second metal terminal is disposed on one end approximately diagonal to the first metal terminal on an opposite surface to the conductive section of the second magnetic section. While the magnetic transistor structure is turned on, a current flows through the first magnetic section and the second magnetic section via the conductive section.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2006Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Northern Lights Semiconductor Corp.Inventors: James Chyi Lai, Tom Allen Agan
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Patent number: 7539046Abstract: An integrated circuit with magnetic memory has a silicon transistor layer, at least one magnetic memory layer, and a metal routing layer. The silicon transistor layer is arranged to generate several logic operation functions. The magnetic memory layer is arranged to store the data required by the logic operation functions. The metal routing layer has several conducting lines to transmit the data between the silicon transistor layer and the magnetic memory layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2007Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Northern Lights Semiconductor Corp.Inventors: James Chyi Lai, Tom Allen Agan
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Publication number: 20090113762Abstract: The invention relates to an article of footwear, in particular a sports shoe, wherein the article of footwear comprises a ventilation system with at least one active ventilation element arranged in a midfoot area of the article of footwear. Furthermore, the article of footwear comprises at least one air channel with an inlet and an outlet which are arranged in the sole area in the interior of the article of footwear. The active ventilation element is arranged such that air is sucked from the interior of the article of footwear through the inlet and is blown into the interior of article of footwear shoe through the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: adidas International Marketing B.V.Inventors: Robert Leimer, Timothy Kelvin Robinson, Frank Ingo Michel, Gerd Rainer Manz, Josh Robert Gordon, Tom Allen, Martin Harnisch, Joerg Blinn
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Publication number: 20090095338Abstract: A solar power source includes a solar panel and a magnetic capacitor. The solar panel receives solar energy, and the magnetic capacitor stores energy and provides electricity. The solar panel has a first side facing the sun, and the magnetic capacitor is attached to a second side of the solar panel. The magnetic capacitor has high valued storage capacitance to handle the charge generated by the solar panel, and has a barrier to leakage current, so that storage time is increased. The solar power source is applicable for many applications and has low energy transport costs. The solar power source may have a higher number of re-charging cycles compared to batteries, and may be partially charged or discharged without a reduction in charge capacity. Two methods of manufacturing the solar power source are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2007Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: James Chyl Lai, Tom Allen AGAN, Chung Ping Lai
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Publication number: 20090090946Abstract: A DRAM cell includes a substrate, a transistor, and a magnetic capacitor. The substrate is composed of semiconductor material with a main surface, the transistor is formed at the main surface, and the magnetic capacitor is formed in a metal layer. The transistor includes a source region and a drain region formed at the main surface of the substrate. The transistor also includes a control gate placed between the source region and the drain region, and separated from the substrate by a thin control dielectric. The magnetic capacitor includes a first electrode layer, a dielectric layer formed on the surface of the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer formed on the surface of the dielectric layer. The DRAM cell increases the density, simplifies the manufacturing process, and reduces or eliminates the refresh rate. A DRAM cell with the magnetic capacitor formed in multiple layers is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2007Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: James Chyi Lai, Tom Allen Agan
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Publication number: 20090085529Abstract: An electronics system module is provided. The electronics system module includes an electronics device and a power source. The power source includes a capacitor coupling to the electronics device and providing power thereto and an adjustable resistance connected in series between the capacitor and the electronics device. The resistance is adjusted by a control mechanism, so that the voltage supplied to the electronics device from the capacitor is constant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2007Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventors: Tom Allen Agan, James Chyi Lai, Chien-Chiang Chan
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Publication number: 20090085085Abstract: A DRAM cell includes a substrate, a transistor, and a capacitor. The substrate is composed of semiconductor material with a main surface, the transistor is formed at the main surface, and the capacitor is formed in a metal layer. The transistor includes a source region and a drain region formed at the main surface of the substrate. The transistor also includes a control gate placed between the source region and the drain region, and separated from the substrate by a thin control dielectric. The capacitor includes a first electrode layer, a dielectric layer formed on the surface of the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer formed on the surface of the dielectric layer. The DRAM cell increases the density and simplifies the manufacturing process. A DRAM cell with the capacitor formed in multiple layers is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2007Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventors: James Chyi Lai, Tom Allen Agan
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Publication number: 20090051386Abstract: A logic gate array is provided. The logic gate comprises a silicon substrate, a first logic gate layer on top of the silicon substrate, a second logic gate layer on top of the first logic gate layer, and a routing layer between the first and second logic gate layers for routing magnetic gates in the first and second logic gate layers, wherein the first logic gate layer, the second logic gate layer, and the routing layer are electrically connected by vias.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: NORTHERN LIGHTS SEMICONDUCTOR CORP.Inventors: Tom Allen Agan, James Chyi Lai
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Publication number: 20090050999Abstract: An apparatus to store electrical energy is provided. The apparatus includes a first magnetic section, a second magnetic section, and a semiconductor section configured between the first magnetic section and the second magnetic section, wherein the junction between the semiconductor section and the first and second magnetic section forms a diode barrier preventing current flow to store electrical energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: James Chyi Lai, Tom Allen Agan
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Publication number: 20090046502Abstract: A magnetic memory cell is provided. The memory cell includes a metal device, a first word line, and a second word line. The metal device includes a first magnetic layer having a first dipole; a second magnetic layer having a second dipole; and an conductive layer located between the first and second magnetic layers. The first word line is positioned near the first magnetic layer to change the direction of the first dipole. The second word line is positioned near the second magnetic layer to change the direction of the second dipole. A method of reading/writing a bit in the magnetic memory cell is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2007Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: NORTHERN LIGHTS SEMICONDUCTOR CORP.Inventors: Tom Allen Agan, James Chyi Lai
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Patent number: 7492021Abstract: A magnetic transistor includes a magnetic section, a thin semiconductor layer, a first metal terminal, a second metal terminal, and a third metal terminal. The thin semiconductor layer is disposed on the magnetic section. The first metal terminal is disposed on one end of the magnetic section, acting as a gate of the magnetic transistor and capable of providing a conductive channel in the thin semiconductor layer. The second metal terminal and the third metal terminal are disposed respectively on one end and the other end of the thin semiconductor layer, capable of creating a conductive region. While the magnetic transistor is turned on, a current path is formed between the second metal terminal and the third metal terminal via the thin semiconductor layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2006Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Northern Lights Semiconductor Corp.Inventors: James Chyi Lai, Tom Allen Agan