Patents by Inventor W. Parish
W. Parish 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: 10290319Abstract: A method for performing a flaw scan test on a hard disk drive is disclosed. The hard disk drive includes a magnetic recording medium and spindle motor associated with a predetermined rated speed. The method includes writing a test pattern to the magnetic recording medium while operating the spindle motor at a speed greater than the predetermined rated speed. The method also includes reading the test pattern at the greater speed and detecting flaws in response to reading the test pattern.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2018Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Antonia Tsoukatos, Tim Rausch, Mehmet Fatih Erden, Benjamin W Parish, Prasanna Manja Ramakrishna, Morovat Bryan Tayefeh, Sai Sian Hon, ChengYi Guo, Teck Khoon Lim, Song Wee Teo
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Patent number: 10210899Abstract: A method for scanning for flaws on a magnetic recording medium is disclosed. The magnetic recording medium has a first set of nonconsecutive data tracks and a second set of nonconsecutive data tracks. The method includes writing a test pattern to only the first set of nonconsecutive data tracks of the magnetic recording medium, reading of the test pattern written to the first set of nonconsecutive data tracks, and identifying flaws within the first set of nonconsecutive data tracks and the second set of nonconsecutive data tracks based on the reading the test pattern.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2018Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Antonia Tsoukatos, Tim Rausch, Mehmet Fatih Erden, Benjamin W Parish, Prasanna Manja Ramakrishna, John D Reinhardt, Morovat Bryan Tayefeh
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Patent number: 9723303Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system for generating video test pattern signals from definitions contained in a text-based definition file. The definition file allows the user to create generic definitions for test signals that can be interpreted to create test signals in a variety of formats, raster sizes, color spaces, sample structures, frame modes, and bit depths. A parametric generator uses one or more engines to then generate the desired test pattern from the definition file.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2011Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: TEKTRONIX, INC.Inventors: Thomas E. Chabreck, Benjamin T. Humble, Michael S. Overton, Robert W. Parish
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Patent number: 8829277Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of manipulating senescence in plants. The invention also relates to vectors useful in such methods, transformed plants with modified senescence characteristics and plant cells, seeds and other parts of such plants.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignees: Agriculture Victoria Services Pty Ltd., La Trobe UniversityInventors: German Spangenberg, Carl McDonald Ramage, Melissa Ann Palviainen, Roger W. Parish, Joshua Heazlewood
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Publication number: 20130254942Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of manipulating senescence in plants. The invention also relates to vectors useful in such methods, transformed plants with modified senescence characteristics and plant cells, seeds and other parts of such plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicants: LA TROBE UNIVERSITY, AGRICULTURE VICTORIA SERVICES PTY LTD.Inventors: German Spangenberg, Carl McDonald Ramage, Melissa Ann Palviainen, Roger W. Parish, Joshua Heazlewood
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Patent number: 8399739Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of manipulating senescence in plants. The invention also relates to vectors useful in such methods, transformed plants with modified senescence characteristics and plant cells, seeds and other parts of such plants.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignees: Agriculture Victoria Services Pty, La Trobe UniversityInventors: German Spangenberg, Carl McDonald Ramage, Melissa Ann Palviainen, Roger W. Parish, Joshua Heazlewood
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Publication number: 20120050542Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system for generating video test pattern signals from definitions contained in a text-based definition file. The definition file allows the user to create generic definitions for test signals that can be interpreted to create test signals in a variety of formats, raster sizes, color spaces, sample structures, frame modes, and bit depths. A parametric generator uses one or more engines to then generate the desired test pattern from the definition file.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: TEKTRONIX, INC.Inventors: THOMAS E. CHABRECK, BENJAMIN T. HUMBLE, MICHAEL S. OVERTON, ROBERT W. PARISH
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Publication number: 20100192259Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of manipulating senescence in plants. The invention also relates to vectors useful in such methods, transformed plants with modified senescence characteristics and plant cells, seeds and other parts of such plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicants: AGRICULTURE VICTORIA SERVICES PTY LTD, LA TROBE UNIVERSITYInventors: German Spangenberg, Carl McDonald Ramage, Melissa Ann Palviainen, Roger W. Parish, Joshua Heazlewood
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Patent number: 7448200Abstract: A pulse combustion device has a number of combustors with upstream bodies and downstream nozzles. Coupling conduits provide communication between the combustors. For each given combustor this includes a first communication between a first location upstream of the nozzle thereof and a first location along the nozzle of another. There is second communication between a second location upstream of the nozzle and a second communication between a second location upstream of the nozzle of a second other combustor and a second nozzle location along the nozzle of the given combustor.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2005Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Kirk R. Lupkes, Gary L. Lidstone, Mark W. Parish
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Publication number: 20080264357Abstract: An apparatus is provided for cleaning one or more surfaces within a vessel having a vessel wall separating a vessel exterior from a vessel interior and having a wall aperture. The apparatus has at least one elongate conduit having an upstream first end and a downstream second end and positioned to direct a shockwave from the second end into the vessel interior. A source of fuel and oxidizer is coupled to the conduit to deliver the fuel and oxidizer to the conduit An initiator is positioned to initiate a reaction of the fuel and oxidizer to produce the shockwave. At least one sensor coupled to the conduit to detect motion indicative of a detonation. A control system coupled to the initiator, the source, and the sensor for receiving input from the sensor and controlling operation of the initiator and source responsive to said input.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Erik G. Liljegren, Mark W. Parish, Raymond N. Henderson, Donald W. Kendrick, Kirk R. Lupkes
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Patent number: 7268783Abstract: Image alias rejection when converting a high resolution rasterized waveform to a lower resolution rasterized waveform for display uses a statistical filter. The statistical filter provides a shaped probability density function either by combining the outputs of multiple random number generators, such as linear feedback shift registers, or by using a corresponding look-up table to produce a dither signal. The statistical filter may be applied to one or both of the dimensional values for each data point of the high resolution rasterized waveform by combining the dimensional values with the dither signal. The resulting filtered dimensional values may then be subsampled, such as by truncation, to produce values for a lower resolution rasterized waveform display.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2001Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: Tektronix, Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Parish, Scott E. Zink, Evan Albright
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Patent number: 7227055Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of manipulating senescence in plants. The invention also relates to vectors useful in such methods, transformed plants with modified senescence characteristics and plant cells, seeds and other parts of such plants.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2001Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignees: Agriculture Victoria Services Pty, La Trobe UniversityInventors: German Spangenberg, Yi Han Lin, Roger W. Parish, Song Feng Li, Joshua Heazlewood, Charles K. Pallaghy
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Publication number: 20070079722Abstract: Chemiluminescent agents in combination with filler materials useful for projectiles are disclosed. Methods for making paint balls and playing in low light exercises are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2004Publication date: April 12, 2007Inventor: W. Parish
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Patent number: 6931832Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for decomposition of a propellant. The propellant includes an ionic salt and an additional fuel. Means are provided for decomposing a major portion of the ionic salt. Means are provided for combusting the additional fuel and decomposition products of the ionic salt.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Gerald R. Berg, Donn C. Mueller, Mark W. Parish
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Publication number: 20040226280Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for decomposition of a propellant. The propellant includes an ionic salt and an additional fuel. Means are provided for decomposing a major portion of the ionic salt. Means are provided for combusting the additional fuel and decomposition products of the ionic salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Applicant: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Gerald R. Berg, Donn C. Mueller, Mark W. Parish
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Publication number: 20040025205Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of manipulating senescence in plants. The invention also relates to vectors useful in such methods, transformed plants with modified senescence characteristics and plant cells, seeds and other parts of such plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: German Spangenberg, Yi Han Lin, Roger W Parish, Song Feng Li, Joshua Heazlewood, Charles K Pallaghy
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Publication number: 20030095132Abstract: Image alias rejection when converting a high resolution rasterized waveform to a lower resolution rasterized waveform for display uses a statistical filter. The statistical filter provides a shaped probability density function either by combining the outputs of multiple random number generators, such as linear feedback shift registers, or by using a corresponding look-up table to produce a dither signal. The statistical filter may be applied to one or both of the dimensional values for each data point of the high resolution rasterized waveform by combining the dimensional values with the dither signal. The resulting filtered dimensional values may then be subsampled, such as by truncation, to produce values for a lower resolution rasterized waveform display.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2001Publication date: May 22, 2003Inventors: Robert W. Parish, Scott E. Zink, Evan Albright
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Patent number: 5734422Abstract: A serial digital video data analyzer combines a co-processor capable of handling the serial digital video data stream bit rate with a microprocessor operating at a slower bit rate. The co-processor includes a video feature detection/decision module that identifies specified errors or features from the serial digital video data stream and freezes the portion of the serial digital video data stream around such feature/error in a video data store. The co-processor may also insert a cursor into the serial digital video data stream prior to display on a monitor to indicate the position of indicated errors. The acquired serial digital video data is transferred to the microprocessor for an initial determination as to whether further processing is required.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1996Date of Patent: March 31, 1998Assignee: Tektronix, Inc.Inventors: Steven D. Maurer, Robert W. Parish
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Patent number: 5488310Abstract: A return-loss detector for a serial digital signal source uses a return-loss bridge circuit to exploit the broadband spectral characteristics of a serial digital signal from the signal source to monitor the termination conditions of a system being driven. A differential pair of serial digital signals from the source are input to the bridge circuit having a reference termination in one leg and the system termination in the other. A broadband detector is used at the output of the bridge circuit to generate an error signal, which is measured by a detector or metering circuit. The measured signal may be displayed as a value in dB or may be input to a comparator to provide an alarm or warning signal to an operator.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 1994Date of Patent: January 30, 1996Assignee: Tektronix, Inc.Inventors: Daniel G. Baker, Robert W. Parish, Scott E. Zink
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Patent number: 5223530Abstract: Novel arylcycloalkanepolyalkylamines useful as anti-psychotic, anti-ischemia, anti-stroke, anti-dementia and anti-convulsant agents. These arylcycloalkanepolyalkylamines are selective high-affinity ligands to the sigma binding-sites containing three basic units: arylcycloalkyl group, an amine group and an intermediate chain. Their preparation and use for treatment of psychoses, ischemia, stroke, dementia and convulsions are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1991Date of Patent: June 29, 1993Assignee: SRI, InternationalInventor: Daniel W. Parish