Patents by Inventor W. Craig
W. Craig 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: 10574087Abstract: Systems and methods for optimal planning and real-time control of energy storage systems for multiple simultaneous applications are provided. Energy storage applications can be analyzed for relevant metrics such as profitability and impact on the functionality of the electric grid, subject to system-wide and energy storage hardware constraints. The optimal amount of storage capacity and the optimal operating strategy can then be derived for each application and be prioritized according to a dispatch stack, which can be statically or dynamically updated according to data forecasts. Embodiments can consist of both planning tools and real-time control algorithms.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: IHI Inc.Inventors: W. Craig Carter, Marco Ferrara, Michael Goroff, Maxwell Mann
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Patent number: 10482009Abstract: An apparatus includes a host device and a data storage device. The host device is configured to store a first translation map for converting a logical sector to a logical erase unit. The data storage device includes a plurality of flash memory devices and a memory controller operationally coupled with the flash memory devices, each of the flash memory devices being arranged into a plurality of erase units, each of the erase units having a plurality of pages for storing data. The memory controller is configured to receive a second translation map from the host device, the second translation map for converting a logical erase unit to a physical erase unit within the flash memory devices, and store the second translation map in a memory module on the data storage device.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Christopher John Sabol, Slava Pestov, Thomas W. Craig, Manuel Enrique Benitez, Monish Shah, Daniel A. Ehrenberg
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Publication number: 20190331020Abstract: A method of operating a forced induction gaseous-fueled engine includes mixing gaseous-fuel and engine intake air to form a mixture at a fuel mixer. The method includes delivering the mixture to an intake manifold by at least partially bypassing a charge air cooler.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Steven W. CRAIG, Andrew P. SIBREL, Aaron J. BASKA, Douglas R CLEMENT
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Patent number: 10452872Abstract: A system for detecting changes to circuitry includes: a processor; and a memory, and the memory has stored thereon instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: periodically measure physical characteristic data of the circuitry, operational data of the circuitry, and environmental data; periodically capture the measured data; generate a dynamic fingerprint based on an aggregation of a first set of the captured data, and the dynamic fingerprint is a compound data structure encapsulating the aggregated data; associate metadata with the dynamic fingerprint; periodically update the dynamic fingerprint according to successive sets of the captured data; and compare the updated dynamic fingerprint to a previous dynamic fingerprint, to detect the changes to the circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: William T. Jennings, John Hoffman, Johnathan W. Craig
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Patent number: 10445531Abstract: A system for authenticating a circuit includes: a processor; and a memory, and the memory has stored thereon instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: periodically measure physical characteristic data of the circuit, operational data of the circuit, and environmental data; periodically capture the measured data; generate a dynamic fingerprint based on an aggregation of the captured data, and the dynamic fingerprint is a compound data structure encapsulating the aggregated data; associate metadata with the dynamic fingerprint; and output the dynamic fingerprint as a physically unclonable function (PUF) of the circuit.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: William T. Jennings, John Hoffman, Johnathan W. Craig
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Patent number: 10385394Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for characterizing and screening for the existence or predisposition to X-linked disorders associated with changes in X-chromosome inactivation. The present invention also relates to processes of reducing a disease phenotype associated with an X-linked disorder in a female subject.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: The Translational Genomics Research InstituteInventors: Szabolcs Szelinger, David W. Craig, Matthew Huentelman, Vinodh Narayanan
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Publication number: 20190109492Abstract: Systems and methods for optimal planning and real-time control of energy storage systems for multiple simultaneous applications are provided. Energy storage applications can be analyzed for relevant metrics such as profitability and impact on the functionality of the electric grid, subject to system-wide and energy storage hardware constraints. The optimal amount of storage capacity and the optimal operating strategy can then be derived for each application and be prioritized according to a dispatch stack, which can be statically or dynamically updated according to data forecasts. Embodiments can consist of both planning tools and real-time control algorithms.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: W. Craig CARTER, Marco FERRARA, Michael GOROFF, Maxwell MANN
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Patent number: 10230124Abstract: The flow cell includes first and second reservoirs having a selected volume containing a flowable redox electrode. A membrane separates charged and discharged material. An energy-extraction region includes electronically conductive porous current collectors through or adjacent to which the flowable redox electrodes flow and to which charge transfer occurs. Structure is provided for altering orientation of the flow cell whereby gravity induces flow of the flowable redox electrode between the first and second reservoirs to deliver power. By varying the angle of the cell, flow rate and power delivered on discharge or the charge rate on charge may be varied.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brandon James Hopkins, Alexander H. Slocum, Xinwei Chen, Yet-Ming Chiang, Frank Yongzhen Fan, Ahmed Helal, Zheng Li, Kyle C. Smith, W. Craig Carter
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Patent number: 10186902Abstract: Systems and methods for optimal planning and real-time control of energy storage systems for multiple simultaneous applications are provided. Energy storage applications can be analyzed for relevant metrics such as profitability and impact on the functionality of the electric grid, subject to system-wide and energy storage hardware constraints. The optimal amount of storage capacity and the optimal operating strategy can then be derived for each application and be prioritized according to a dispatch stack, which can be statically or dynamically updated according to data forecasts. Embodiments can consist of both planning tools and real-time control algorithms.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: IHI INC.Inventors: W. Craig Carter, Marco Ferrara, Michael Goroff, Maxwell Mann
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Patent number: 10170932Abstract: Systems and methods for optimal planning and real-time control of energy storage systems for multiple simultaneous applications are provided. Energy storage applications can be analyzed for relevant metrics such as profitability and impact on the functionality of the electric grid, subject to system-wide and energy storage hardware constraints. The optimal amount of storage capacity and the optimal operating strategy can then be derived for each application and be prioritized according to a dispatch stack, which can be statically or dynamically updated according to data forecasts. Embodiments can consist of both planning tools and real-time control algorithms.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2016Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: IHI INC.Inventors: W. Craig Carter, Marco Ferrara, Michael Goroff, Maxwell Mann
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Publication number: 20180238783Abstract: A method for testing for hydrogen embrittlement, including mounting a container around a steel alloy test specimen, the container having a closed bottom below a notched area on the test specimen and an open upper end above the notched area; applying a tensile load to the test specimen and sustaining the load for a selected duration to incubate potential hydrogen embrittlement cracks with a sub-critical flaw size if sufficient hydrogen in dangerous levels is present in the test specimen; then, while sustaining the load, dispensing a cryogenic fluid into the container, immersing and chilling the notched area, reducing the sub-critical flaw size for any hydrogen embrittlement cracks incubated; and with the sustained load, fracturing the notched area if the sub-critical flaw size of any hydrogen embrittlement cracks incubated reaches a critical flaw size.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: GOFF OMEGA HOLDINGS, LLCInventor: W Craig Willan
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Publication number: 20180034090Abstract: Redox flow devices are described in which at least one of the positive electrode or negative electrode-active materials is a semi-solid or is a condensed ion-storing electroactive material, and in which at least one of the electrode-active materials is transported to and from an assembly at which the electrochemical reaction occurs, producing electrical energy. The electronic conductivity of the semi-solid is increased by the addition of conductive particles to suspensions and/or via the surface modification of the solid in semi-solids (e.g., by coating the solid with a more electron conductive coating material to increase the power of the device). High energy density and high power redox flow devices are disclosed. The redox flow devices described herein can also include one or more inventive design features. In addition, inventive chemistries for use in redox flow devices are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 24-M Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Yet-Ming Chiang, W. Craig Carter, Bryan Y. Ho, Mihai Duduta, Pimpa Limthongkul
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Publication number: 20170344760Abstract: A system for detecting changes to circuitry includes: a processor; and a memory, and the memory has stored thereon instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: periodically measure physical characteristic data of the circuitry, operational data of the circuitry, and environmental data; periodically capture the measured data; generate a dynamic fingerprint based on an aggregation of a first set of the captured data, and the dynamic fingerprint is a compound data structure encapsulating the aggregated data; associate metadata with the dynamic fingerprint; periodically update the dynamic fingerprint according to successive sets of the captured data; and compare the updated dynamic fingerprint to a previous dynamic fingerprint, to detect the changes to the circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: William T. Jennings, John Hoffman, Johnathan W. Craig
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Publication number: 20170344761Abstract: A system for authenticating a circuit includes: a processor; and a memory, and the memory has stored thereon instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: periodically measure physical characteristic data of the circuit, operational data of the circuit, and environmental data; periodically capture the measured data; generate a dynamic fingerprint based on an aggregation of the captured data, and the dynamic fingerprint is a compound data structure encapsulating the aggregated data; associate metadata with the dynamic fingerprint; and output the dynamic fingerprint as a physically unclonable function (PUF) of the circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: William T. Jennings, John Hoffman, Johnathan W. Craig
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Patent number: 9786944Abstract: Redox flow devices are described in which at least one of the positive electrode or negative electrode-active materials is a semi-solid or is a condensed ion-storing electroactive material, and in which at least one of the electrode-active materials is transported to and from an assembly at which the electrochemical reaction occurs, producing electrical energy. The electronic conductivity of the semi-solid is increased by the addition of conductive particles to suspensions and/or via the surface modification of the solid in semi-solids (e.g., by coating the solid with a more electron conductive coating material to increase the power of the device). High energy density and high power redox flow devices are disclosed. The redox flow devices described herein can also include one or more inventive design features. In addition, inventive chemistries for use in redox flow devices are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2010Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 24M Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Yet-Ming Chiang, W. Craig Carter, Bryan Y. Ho, Mihai Duduta, Pimpa Limthongkul
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Publication number: 20170200966Abstract: The present invention generally relates to energy storage devices, and to metal sulfide energy storage devices in particular. Some aspects of the invention relate to energy storage devices comprising at least one flowable electrode, wherein the flowable electrode comprises an electroactive metal sulfide material suspended and/or dissolved in a carrier fluid. In some embodiments, the flowable electrode further comprises a plurality of electronically conductive particles suspended and/or dissolved in the carrier fluid, wherein the electronically conductive particles form a percolating conductive network. An energy storage device comprising a flowable electrode comprising a metal sulfide electroactive material and a percolating conductive network may advantageously exhibit, upon reversible cycling, higher energy densities and specific capacities than conventional energy storage devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: July 13, 2017Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Yet-Ming Chiang, William Henry Woodford, Frank Y. Fan, Zheng Li, Nir Baram, Kyle C. Smith, W. Craig Carter, Gareth H. McKinley, Ahmed Helal
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Patent number: 9692590Abstract: In one aspect, a method includes receiving n data bits in parallel, receiving a data command signal, receiving a clock signal, transmitting the n bits in serial and encoding one of the n bits, after receiving the data command signal, to include at least three logical states. The number of states is a function of the clock signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANYInventors: Gary J. Rommel, Johnathan W. Craig
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Publication number: 20170163410Abstract: In one aspect, a method includes receiving n data bits in parallel, receiving a data command signal, receiving a clock signal, transmitting the n bits in serial and encoding one of the n bits, after receiving the data command signal, to include at least three logical states. The number of states is a function of the clock signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Gary J. Rommel, Johnathan W. Craig
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Patent number: 9614231Abstract: Redox flow devices are described including a positive electrode current collector, a negative electrode current collector, and an ion-permeable membrane separating said positive and negative current collectors, positioned and arranged to define a positive electroactive zone and a negative electroactive zone; wherein at least one of said positive and negative electroactive zone comprises a flowable semi-solid composition comprising ion storage compound particles capable of taking up or releasing said ions during operation of the cell, and wherein the ion storage compound particles have a polydisperse size distribution in which the finest particles present in at least 5 vol % of the total volume, is at least a factor of 5 smaller than the largest particles present in at least 5 vol % of the total volume.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: 24M Technologies, Inc.Inventors: W. Craig Carter, Yet-Ming Chiang, Mihai Duduta, Pimpa Limthongkul
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Patent number: RE47148Abstract: A biopsy device includes a body, a needle, and a cutter. A motor is operable to both move the cutter relative to the needle and actuate a needle firing assembly to retract and fire the needle relative to the body. The biopsy device also includes a needle rotation assembly that is configured to substantially prevent rotation of the needle about the longitudinal axis when the needle is in a proximal position yet permit rotation of the needle about the longitudinal axis when the needle is in a distal position. A valve assembly of the biopsy device includes a slider that selectively couples a secondary lumen in the needle with either atmospheric air or saline based on the longitudinal position of the slider. The cutter passes through the slider.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Edward A. Rhad, John A. Hibner, Harold W. Craig, Richard P. Nuchols