Patents by Inventor William A. FRENCH

William A. FRENCH 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: 20240102830
    Abstract: Barrier layers for anisotropic magneto-resistive (AMR) sensors integrated with semiconductor circuits and methods of making the same are described. The AMR sensors includes a NiFe alloy layer disposed over a dielectric layer. The NiFe alloy layer is in contact with a conductive via coupled to the semiconductor circuits in a substrate underneath the AMR sensor. A barrier layer is formed on the dielectric layer to prevent Ni or Fe atoms from diffusing through the dielectric layer toward the semiconductor circuits. Further, a sacrificial layer is used to facilitate forming a planarized surface with ends of the conductive vias exposed without compromising the barrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Fuchao Wang, William French, Ricky A. Jackson, Erika Mazotti
  • Publication number: 20240073180
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the dynamic selection of IP address in email platforms, and the synchronization of hostnames and IP addresses in such platforms, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Bryan Adam Joyner, Patrick Stephen Trantham, Mark Albert Mackenzie, John French Kalan, William Scott Henderson
  • Patent number: 11916358
    Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a power distribution unit may include: multiple power distribution module (PDM) receptacles, in which each PDM receptacle is configured to receive a PDM along a longitudinal axis of the PDM receptacle and is configured with multiple conductors disposed along a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal axis; first multiple power outlets coupled to a first PDM receptacle of the multiple PDM receptacles, in which the first multiple power outlets are configured to provide first single-phase power to first multiple information handling systems housed by a rack; and second multiple power outlets coupled to a second PDM receptacle of the multiple PDM receptacles, in which the second multiple power outlets are configured to provide second single-phase power to second multiple information handling systems housed by the rack. In one or more embodiments, a monitoring device of the power distribution unit may monitor one or more environmental attributes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Francis William French, Kanu Dhiru Patel, Keith Clifford Johnson
  • Publication number: 20240015157
    Abstract: Methods and network devices for applying access-control lists (ACL) to hosts are disclosed. An ACL to apply to a host is determined and an ACL identifier is associated with this determined ACL. The ACL identifier is associated with a media access control (MAC) address of the host. An ACL entry, including the ACL and the ACL identifier for the ACL, is created in a special purpose memory. When a packet is received from the host, the MAC of the host is determined from the packet and the ACL identifier for the ACL is determined from the association between the ACL identifier and the MAC address. Based on the ACL identifier, a lookup is performed in the special purpose memory to determine the ACL from the ACL entry in the special purpose memory such that the ACL is applied to the packet received from the host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: . Aman-Ul-Haq, Ajay Chhatwal, John William French, Wei Chen, John William Flick
  • Patent number: 11813655
    Abstract: A tool for forming an attachment pad on a sheet material includes an anvil supported on a housing and defining a working axis for forming the pad. A slide block is supported on the housing for movement at least along the working axis, and a die block is supported opposite the slide block and is movable in directions along the working axis to cooperate with anvil to form the pad. At least one actuator on the housing biases the slide block in a direction toward the die block. The actuator is operable in a first mode wherein the slide block is movable toward and away from the die block, and a second mode wherein the slide block is locked against movement in a direction away from the die block. A selectively adjustable counterbalance device cooperates with the actuator to counterbalance a force applied to the slide block by the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: KUKA Systems North America LLC
    Inventors: Timothy James Marx, Thomas William French
  • Publication number: 20230308484
    Abstract: In general, embodiments relate to a network device, including network device hardware including a processor; and memory comprising instructions which, when executed by the processor, performs a method for creating segment mapping in a network. The method includes entering a fallback mode in response to detecting a fallback scenario, determining, based on the fallback mode, a segment identification (ID) for a client device of the network, wherein the segment ID identifies a segment of the network including a client device, obtaining an Internet Protocol (IP) address to segment ID mapping, wherein the client device is associated with the IP address, and processing at least one packet from the client device using the IP address to segment ID mapping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventor: John William French
  • Publication number: 20220371073
    Abstract: A tool for forming an attachment pad on a sheet material includes an anvil supported on a housing and defining a working axis for forming the pad. A slide block is supported on the housing for movement at least along the working axis, and a die block is supported opposite the slide block and is movable in directions along the working axis to cooperate with anvil to form the pad. At least one actuator on the housing biases the slide block in a direction toward the die block. The actuator is operable in a first mode wherein the slide block is movable toward and away from the die block, and a second mode wherein the slide block is locked against movement in a direction away from the die block. A selectively adjustable counterbalance device cooperates with the actuator to counterbalance a force applied to the slide block by the actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy James Marx, Thomas William French
  • Publication number: 20220324370
    Abstract: Collapsible campers and shells, and adjustable components and accessories for campers and other dwellings are provided herein. A collapsible dwelling can comprise a collapsible shell comprising an inner shell portion, optionally one or more mid-shell portions, and an outer shell portion, wherein the inner shell portion, the one or more mid-shell portion, and the outer shell portion are adjustably coupled to one another such that the collapsible shell is adjustable from a collapsed configuration to an extended configuration. The collapsible dwelling can comprise a lift system coupled to the collapsible shell and configured to adjust the collapsible shell from the collapsed configuration to the extended configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Lance M. KING, Zach RADKEY-PECHACEK, Nathan SWANSON, Timothy WULFF, William A. FRENCH, Stanford Dean RICHINS
  • Publication number: 20220302684
    Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a power distribution unit may include: multiple power distribution module (PDM) receptacles, in which each PDM receptacle is configured to receive a PDM along a longitudinal axis of the PDM receptacle and is configured with multiple conductors disposed along a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal axis; first multiple power outlets coupled to a first PDM receptacle of the multiple PDM receptacles, in which the first multiple power outlets are configured to provide first single-phase power to first multiple information handling systems housed by a rack; and second multiple power outlets coupled to a second PDM receptacle of the multiple PDM receptacles, in which the second multiple power outlets are configured to provide second single-phase power to second multiple information handling systems housed by the rack. In one or more embodiments, a monitoring device of the power distribution unit may monitor one or more environmental attributes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: FRANCIS WILLIAM FRENCH, KANU DHIRU PATEL, KEITH CLIFFORD JOHNSON
  • Patent number: 11404852
    Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a power distribution unit may include: multiple power distribution module (PDM) receptacles, in which each PDM receptacle is configured to receive a PDM along a longitudinal axis of the PDM receptacle and is configured with multiple conductors disposed along a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal axis; first multiple power outlets coupled to a first PDM receptacle of the multiple PDM receptacles, in which the first multiple power outlets are configured to provide first single-phase power to first multiple information handling systems housed by a rack; and second multiple power outlets coupled to a second PDM receptacle of the multiple PDM receptacles, in which the second multiple power outlets are configured to provide second single-phase power to second multiple information handling systems housed by the rack. In one or more embodiments, a monitoring device of the power distribution unit may monitor one or more environmental attributes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Francis William French, Kanu Dhiru Patel, Keith Clifford Johnson
  • Patent number: 11294002
    Abstract: An integrated microfabricated sensor includes a sensor cell having a cell body, a first window attached to the cell body, and a second window attached to the cell body. The cell body laterally surrounds a cavity, so that both windows are exposed to the cavity. The sensor cell contains a sensor fluid material in the cavity. The cavity has concave profiles at cell body walls, so that the cavity is wider in a central region, approximately midway between the first window and the second window, than at the first surface and at the second surface. The cell body walls of the cell body have acute interior angles at both windows. The cell body is formed using an etch process that removes material from the cell body concurrently at the first surface and the second surface, forming the acute interior angles at both the first surface and the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Ann Gabrys, Nathan Brockie, Terry Dyer, Roozbeh Parsa, William French
  • Publication number: 20220013994
    Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a power distribution unit may include: multiple power distribution module (PDM) receptacles, in which each PDM receptacle is configured to receive a PDM along a longitudinal axis of the PDM receptacle and is configured with multiple conductors disposed along a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal axis; first multiple power outlets coupled to a first PDM receptacle of the multiple PDM receptacles, in which the first multiple power outlets are configured to provide first single-phase power to first multiple information handling systems housed by a rack; and second multiple power outlets coupled to a second PDM receptacle of the multiple PDM receptacles, in which the second multiple power outlets are configured to provide second single-phase power to second multiple information handling systems housed by the rack. In one or more embodiments, a monitoring device of the power distribution unit may monitor one or more environmental attributes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: FRANCIS WILLIAM FRENCH, KANU DHIRU PATEL, KEITH CLIFFORD JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20210309466
    Abstract: A system for automatically handling components to be assembled onto a product on an assembly line includes a carriage that is movable to and between a first, retracted position spaced from the assembly line, and a second position displaced from the retracted position in a direction toward the assembly line. A manipulator on the carriage supports a component mounting tool configured to receive and support at least one component for assembly to the product. The manipulator may be arranged in a first orientation when the carriage is in the first position, and may be pivoted to a second orientation when the carriage is in the second position, such that a component on the component mounting tool is supported in a pose for processing when the carriage is in the first position, and is supported in a pose for joining to the product when the carriage is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Timothy James Marx, Thomas William French, Aaron K. Kinsella, Thomas Jon Nieman, Scott McIsaac, Craig Richard Nilson, Kenneth Michael Boulan, Jason Edmunn Messner
  • Publication number: 20200333406
    Abstract: An integrated microfabricated sensor includes a sensor cell having a cell body, a first window attached to the cell body, and a second window attached to the cell body. The cell body laterally surrounds a cavity, so that both windows are exposed to the cavity. The sensor cell contains a sensor fluid material in the cavity. The cavity has concave profiles at cell body walls, so that the cavity is wider in a central region, approximately midway between the first window and the second window, than at the first surface and at the second surface. The cell body walls of the cell body have acute interior angles at both windows. The cell body is formed using an etch process that removes material from the cell body concurrently at the first surface and the second surface, forming the acute interior angles at both the first surface and the second surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Ann Gabrys, Nathan Brockie, Terry Dyer, Roozbeh Parsa, William French
  • Patent number: 10712401
    Abstract: An integrated microfabricated sensor includes a sensor cell having a cell body, a first window attached to the cell body, and a second window attached to the cell body. The cell body laterally surrounds a cavity, so that both windows are exposed to the cavity. The sensor cell contains a sensor fluid material in the cavity. The cavity has concave profiles at cell body walls, so that the cavity is wider in a central region, approximately midway between the first window and the second window, than at the first surface and at the second surface. The cell body walls of the cell body have acute interior angles at both windows. The cell body is formed using an etch process that removes material from the cell body concurrently at the first surface and the second surface, forming the acute interior angles at both the first surface and the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Ann Gabrys, Nathan Brockie, Terry Dyer, Roozbeh Parsa, William French
  • Patent number: 10665735
    Abstract: A micro-fabricated atomic clock structure is thermally insulated so that the atomic clock structure can operate with very little power in an environment where the external temperature can drop to ?40° C., while at the same time maintaining the temperature required for the proper operation of the VCSEL and the gas within the vapor cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Peter J. Hopper, William French, Paul Mawson, Steven Hunt, Roozbeh Parsa, Martin Fallon, Ann Gabrys, Andrei Papou
  • Patent number: 10591872
    Abstract: An integrated microfabricated sensor includes a sensor cell having a cell body, a first window attached to a first surface, and a second window attached to a second surface, opposite to the first window. The cell body laterally surrounds a cavity, so that the first window and the second window are exposed to the cavity. The sensor cell contains a sensor fluid material in the cavity. The cell body has recesses on opposing exterior sides of the cell body; each recess extends from the first surface to the second surface. Exterior portions of the cell body wall in the recesses are recessed from singulation surfaces on the cell body exterior. The cell body is formed by etching the cavity and the recesses concurrently through a body substrate. After the windows are attached, the sensor cell is singulated from the body substrate through the recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Roozbeh Parsa, Iouri N Mirgorodski, William French, Nathan Brockie, Ann Gabrys, Terry Dyer
  • Patent number: 10409227
    Abstract: A microfabricated sensor includes a sensor cell with a cell body and a window attached to the cell body. A sensor cavity containing sensor fluid material is located in cell body, open to the window. A signal path extends from a signal emitter outside the sensor cell, through the window and sensor cavity, and to a signal detector. The sensor cell may have an asymmetric thermal configuration, conducive to developing a temperature gradient in the sensor cell. One or more heaters are disposed on the sensor cell, possibly in an asymmetric configuration. Power is applied to the heaters, possibly asymmetrically, so as to develop a temperature gradient in the sensor cell with a low temperature region in the sensor cell, sufficient to condense the sensor fluid in the low temperature region, outside of the signal path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Roozbeh Parsa, Iouri N Mirgorodski, William French, Nathan Brockie, Ann Gabrys, Terry Dyer
  • Patent number: 10393826
    Abstract: A microfabricated sensor includes a first reflector and a second reflector in a sensor cell, separated by a cavity path segment through a sensor cavity in the sensor cell. A signal window is part of the sensor cell. A signal emitter and a signal detector are disposed outside of the sensor cavity. The signal emitter is separated from the first reflector by an emitter path segment which extends through the signal window. The second reflector is separated from the second reflector by a detector path segment which extends through the signal window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Roozbeh Parsa, William French
  • Patent number: 10295488
    Abstract: A sensor cell has a chamber that defines an internal sensor volume for a sensor fluid in a vapor phase. A signal path extends into the internal sensor volume. The sensor cell includes a condensation reservoir for a condensed phase of the sensor fluid, in fluid communication with the internal sensor volume. The signal path is spatially separate from the condensation reservoir. During operation of the sensor cell, some of the sensor fluid may be converted to a vapor phase in the internal sensor volume. During such operation, sensor fluid in the condensed phase is disposed in the condensation reservoir, advantageously out of the signal path, leaving the signal path desirably free of the condensed phase sensor fluid. During periods of non-operation, a significant portion of the sensor fluid may condense from the vapor phase to the condensed phase in the condensation reservoir, advantageously out of the signal path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Roozbeh Parsa, Nathan Brockie, Terry Dyer, William French, Iouri N Mirgorodski