Patents by Inventor William Clinton
William Clinton 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: 20120106240Abstract: A compound magnetic data storage cell, applicable to spin-torque random access memory (ST-RAM), is disclosed. A magnetic data storage cell includes a magnetic storage element and two terminals communicatively connected to the magnetic storage element. The magnetic storage element is configured to yield any of at least three distinct magnetoresistance output levels, corresponding to stable magnetic configurations, in response to spin-momentum transfer inputs via the terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Thomas William Clinton, Werner Scholz
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Patent number: 8116124Abstract: A compound magnetic data storage cell, applicable to spin-torque random access memory (ST-RAM), is disclosed. A magnetic data storage cell includes a magnetic storage element and two terminals communicatively connected to the magnetic storage element. The magnetic storage element is configured to yield any of at least three distinct magnetoresistance output levels, corresponding to stable magnetic configurations, in response to spin-momentum transfer inputs via the terminals.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2011Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Thomas William Clinton, Werner Scholz
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Patent number: 8109295Abstract: A manifold assembly used to control the flow of oxygen in an oxygen concentrator system The manifold assembly provides a series of internal pathways which receive a primary and secondary relief valves via external orifices. The manifold reduces the number of component connections and potential leak paths for control and monitoring of process media.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2008Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Tyco Valves & Controls LPInventor: William Clinton Osteen
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Patent number: 8066026Abstract: A diaphragm controlled bypass valve includes a diaphragm valve portion and a needle valve portion. The diaphragm valve portion regulates pressurized gas supplied from a pump to determine whether or not to open or close a needle valve. The needle valve portion includes an inlet port, an outlet port and a flow pathway defined between the inlet and outlet ports. A needle pin is disposed within the flow pathway and is coupled to a diaphragm positioned within the diaphragm valve portion. When the diaphragm is displaced in response to changes in pressure, the needle valve pin is likewise displaced which opens and closes the flow pathway.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2008Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Tyco Values & Controls LPInventors: John R. Grenaway, Mark K. Hamm, William Clinton Osteen
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Patent number: 8028712Abstract: A diaphragm controlled bypass valve includes a diaphragm valve portion and a needle valve portion. The diaphragm valve portion regulates pressurized gas supplied from a pump to determine whether or not to open or close a needle valve. The needle valve portion includes an inlet port, an outlet port and a flow pathway defined between the inlet and outlet ports. A needle pin is disposed within the flow pathway and is coupled to a diaphragm positioned within the diaphragm valve portion. When the diaphragm is displaced in response to changes in pressure, the needle valve pin is likewise displaced which opens and closes the flow pathway. A second flowpath disposed in the needle valve portion communicates with the inlet port to redirect the supply of pressurized gas to a relief port.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2008Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Tyco Valves & Controls LPInventors: John R. Grenaway, Mark K. Hamm, William Clinton Osteen
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Publication number: 20110205688Abstract: Multilayer carbon nanotube capacitors, and methods and printable compositions for manufacturing multilayer carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are disclosed. A first capacitor embodiment comprises: a first conductor; a plurality of fixed CNTs in an ionic liquid, each fixed CNT comprising a magnetic catalyst nanoparticle coupled to a carbon nanotube and further coupled to the first conductor; and a first plurality of free CNTs dispersed and moveable in the ionic liquid. Another capacitor embodiment comprises: a first conductor; a conductive nanomesh coupled to the first conductor; a first plurality of fixed CNTs in an ionic liquid and further coupled to the conductive nanomesh; and a plurality of free CNTs dispersed and moveable in the ionic liquid. Various methods of printing the CNTs and other structures, and methods of aligning and moving the CNTs using applied electric and magnetic fields, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: NTHDEGREE TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE INC.Inventors: William Johnstone Ray, Mark David Lowenthal, Neil O. Shotton, Thomas William Clinton, Theodore I. Kamins, Vera Nicholaevna Lockett
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Publication number: 20110204020Abstract: Multilayer carbon nanotube capacitors, and methods and printable compositions for manufacturing multilayer carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are disclosed. A first capacitor embodiment comprises: a first conductor; a plurality of fixed CNTs in an ionic liquid, each fixed CNT comprising a magnetic catalyst nanoparticle coupled to a carbon nanotube and further coupled to the first conductor; and a first plurality of free CNTs dispersed and moveable in the ionic liquid. Another capacitor embodiment comprises: a first conductor; a conductive nanomesh coupled to the first conductor; a first plurality of fixed CNTs in an ionic liquid and further coupled to the conductive nanomesh; and a plurality of free CNTs dispersed and moveable in the ionic liquid. Various methods of printing the CNTs and other structures, and methods of aligning and moving the CNTs using applied electric and magnetic fields, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: NTHDEGREE TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE INC.Inventors: William Johnstone Ray, Mark David Lowenthal, Neil O. Shotton, Thomas William Clinton, Theodore I. Kamins, Vera Nicholaevna Lockett
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Publication number: 20110110147Abstract: A compound magnetic data storage cell, applicable to spin-torque random access memory (ST-RAM), is disclosed. A magnetic data storage cell includes a magnetic storage element and two terminals communicatively connected to the magnetic storage element. The magnetic storage element is configured to yield any of at least three distinct magnetoresistance output levels, corresponding to stable magnetic configurations, in response to spin-momentum transfer inputs via the terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2011Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Thomas William Clinton, Werner Scholz
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Publication number: 20110061742Abstract: A cryogenic liquid cylinder pressure control manifold is disclosed. The manifold includes, in a unitary arrangement, a pressure build regulator, a pressure build inlet fitting, a pressure build regulator, NPT adapter fitting, a check valve, and a cylinder pressure gauge. The disclosed manifold eliminates various threaded connections associated with prior devices, thus providing a more reliable device having less likelihood to leak in service. The disclosed manifold also reduces labor costs associated with assembling prior systems which are composed of a plurality of different individual components. In one embodiment, the disclosed manifold is employed as a cryogenic CO2 manifold for use in the beverage industry.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: Tyco Valves & Controls LPInventors: William Clinton Osteen, Mark K. Hamm
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Patent number: 7898849Abstract: A compound magnetic data storage cell, applicable to spin-torque random access memory (ST-RAM), is disclosed. A magnetic data storage cell includes a magnetic storage element and two terminals communicatively connected to the magnetic storage element. The magnetic storage element is configured to yield any of at least three distinct magnetoresistance output levels, corresponding to stable magnetic configurations, in response to spin-momentum transfer inputs via the terminals.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2007Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Seagate Technology, LLCInventors: Thomas William Clinton, Werner Scholz
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Publication number: 20100271018Abstract: A magnetic sensor includes a flux concentrator and a transducer producing an output responsive to a change in magnetization in the flux concentrator. The flux concentrator can include first, second and third portions, wherein the third portion is between the first and second portions and the cross-sectional area of the third portion is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the first and second portions, and the transducer can produce an output responsive to a change in magnetization in the third portion of the flux concentrator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLCInventor: Thomas William Clinton
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Patent number: 7818760Abstract: A data writing system includes an array of cells for storing data and a write transducer that moves over a selected cell in the array of cells. The write transducer includes a writer producing a write magnetic field that intersects the selected cell. The write transducer also includes a plasmon resonator that is adjacent the writer. The plasmon resonator is shaped to receive lower power density radiation and to provide plasmon radiation at a higher power density to an optical spot intersecting with the selected cell. The plasmon radiation heats the selected cell above a write temperature.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Michael Allen Seigler, Thomas William Clinton, Mark William Covington, Christophe Daniel Mihalcea
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Publication number: 20100101671Abstract: A manifold assembly used to control the flow of oxygen in an oxygen concentrator system The manifold assembly provides a series of internal pathways which receive a primary and secondary relief valves via external orifices. The manifold reduces the number of component connections and potential leak paths for control and monitoring of process media.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventor: William Clinton Osteen
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Publication number: 20090278064Abstract: A diaphragm controlled bypass valve includes a diaphragm valve portion and a needle valve portion. The diaphragm valve portion regulates pressurized gas supplied from a pump to determine whether or not to open or close a needle valve. The needle valve portion includes an inlet port, an outlet port and a flow pathway defined between the inlet and outlet ports. A needle pin is disposed within the flow pathway and is coupled to a diaphragm positioned within the diaphragm valve portion. When the diaphragm is displaced in response to changes in pressure, the needle valve pin is likewise displaced which opens and closes the flow pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: TYCO VALVES & CONTROLS LPInventors: John R. Grenaway, Mark K. Hamm, William Clinton Osteen
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Publication number: 20090278065Abstract: A diaphragm controlled bypass valve includes a diaphragm valve portion and a needle valve portion. The diaphragm valve portion regulates pressurized gas supplied from a pump to determine whether or not to open or close a needle valve. The needle valve portion includes an inlet port, an outlet port and a flow pathway defined between the inlet and outlet ports. A needle pin is disposed within the flow pathway and is coupled to a diaphragm positioned within the diaphragm valve portion. When the diaphragm is displaced in response to changes in pressure, the needle valve pin is likewise displaced which opens and closes the flow pathway. A second flowpath disposed in the needle valve portion communicates with the inlet port to redirect the supply of pressurized gas to a relief port.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: TYCO VALVES & CONTROLS LPInventors: John R. Grenaway, Mark K. Hamm, William Clinton Osteen
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Patent number: 7593184Abstract: An apparatus comprises a ring of magnetic material, a source for applying a setting magnetic field to the ring, and first and second electrodes for applying an electric current to the ring. A method of using the apparatus to write to a magnetic storage medium is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2005Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Thomas William Clinton, Werner Scholz
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Publication number: 20090158305Abstract: A data writing system includes an array of cells for storing data and a write transducer that moves over a selected cell in the array of cells. The write transducer includes a writer producing a write magnetic field that intersects the selected cell. The write transducer also includes a plasmon resonator that is adjacent the writer. The plasmon resonator is shaped to receive lower power density radiation and to provide plasmon radiation at a higher power density to an optical spot intersecting with the selected cell. The plasmon radiation heats the selected cell above a write temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2009Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: Seagate Technology, LLCInventors: Michael Allen Seigler, Thomas William Clinton, Mark William Covington, Christophe Daniel Mihalcea
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Publication number: 20090147562Abstract: A compound magnetic data storage cell, applicable to spin-torque random access memory (ST-RAM), is disclosed. A magnetic data storage cell includes a magnetic storage element and two terminals communicatively connected to the magnetic storage element. The magnetic storage element is configured to yield any of at least three distinct magnetoresistance output levels, corresponding to stable magnetic configurations, in response to spin-momentum transfer inputs via the terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2007Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Thomas William Clinton, Werner Scholz
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Publication number: 20090109570Abstract: A magnetic device includes a write element having a write element tip that defines a medium confronting surface. The write element is operable to generate a first field at the medium confronting surface. A conductor is proximate the write element tip and first and second conductive leads are connected to the conductor and configured to deliver a current to the conductor to generate a second field that augments the first field. First and second side elements are disposed on opposite sides of the write element tip in a cross-track direction at the medium confronting surface. At least a portion of the first conductive lead is disposed adjacent the first side element on a side opposite the medium confronting surface, and at least a portion of the second conductive lead is disposed adjacent the second side element on a side opposite the medium confronting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Werner Scholz, Thomas William Clinton, Sharat Batra, Mark Thomas Kief, Eric S. Linville, Wei Peng, Kenneth A. Medlin
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Publication number: 20090073858Abstract: An apparatus includes a waveguide having an end adjacent to an air bearing surface, first and second poles positioned on opposite sides of the waveguide, and wherein the first pole includes a first portion spaced from the waveguide and a second portion extending from the first portion to the air bearing surface, with the second portion being structured such that an end of the second portion is closer to the waveguide than the first portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2007Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Michael Allen Seigler, Sharat Batra, Robert Earl Rottmayer, Hua Zhou, Thomas William Clinton, Jie Gong