Patents by Inventor William Dyson
William Dyson 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: 11932673Abstract: Binding members for sodium channel Nav1.7 and their use in medicine including for treatment of pain or epilepsy. Binding members comprise a fusion protein containing a Nav1.7-binding peptide, e.g., venom toxin peptide or knottin (“donor diversity scaffold domain”) inserted within an antibody variable domain (“recipient diversity scaffold domain”), and a partner domain (e.g., antibody variable domain), optionally wherein the partner domain enhances specificity of binding to Nav1.7 over other sodium channels.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2018Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: MAXION THERAPEUTICS LIMITEDInventors: Aneesh Karatt Vellatt, John McCafferty, Sachin Badrinath Surade, Tim Luetkens, Edward William Masters, Michael Richard Dyson, Damian Colin Bell
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Patent number: 9163581Abstract: A thermo-acoustic engine and/or cooler is provided and includes an elongated tubular body, multiple regenerators disposed within the body, multiple heat exchangers disposed within the body, where at least one heat exchanger is disposed adjacent to each of the multiple regenerators, multiple transducers axially disposed at each end of the body, and an acoustic wave source generating acoustic waves. At least one of the acoustic waves is amplified by one of the regenerators and at least another acoustic wave is amplified by a second one of regenerators.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Rodger William Dyson, Jr., Geoffrey Adam Bruder
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Publication number: 20130219879Abstract: A thermo-acoustic engine and/or cooler is provided and includes an elongated tubular body, multiple regenerators disposed within the body, multiple heat exchangers disposed within the body, where at least one heat exchanger is disposed adjacent to each of the multiple regenerators, multiple transducers axially disposed at each end of the body, and an acoustic wave source generating acoustic waves. At least one of the acoustic waves is amplified by one of the regenerators and at least another acoustic wave is amplified by a second one of regenerators.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: Rodger William Dyson, JR., Geoffrey Adam Bruder
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Publication number: 20060253878Abstract: A vehicular entertainment module is disclosed. The vehicular entertainment module includes a video screen, speakers/headphones, an audio/video input device, and a satellite antenna and receiver. The audio/video input device processes media input by a user. The satellite antenna and receiver receives satellite audio signals and satellite video signals for decoding by an audio and video data decoder. The video screen and speakers/headphones provide video and audio output from the the audio/video input device or the received satellite audio signals and satellite video signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2005Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventors: J. Davis, J. Dockemeyer, William Dyson, Jerral Long, Douglas Borders
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Patent number: 7044838Abstract: The invention provides structure and method for achieving a uniformly polished or planarized substrate such as a semiconductor wafer including achieving substantially uniform polishing between the center of the semiconductor wafer and the edge of the wafer. In one aspect the invention provides a polishing apparatus including a housing, a carrier for mounting a substrate to be polished, a retaining ring circumscribing the carrier for retaining the substrate, a first coupling attaching the retaining ring to the carrier such that the retaining ring may move relative to the carrier, a second coupling attaching the carrier to the housing such that the carrier may move relative to the housing, the housing and the first coupling defining a first pressure chamber to exert a pressure force against the retaining ring, and the housing and the second coupling defining a second pressure chamber to exert a pressure force against the subcarrier. In one embodiment, the couplings are diaphragms.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2004Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: EBARA CorporationInventors: Gerard S. Maloney, Scott Chin, John J. Geraghty, William Dyson, Jr., Tanlin K. Dickey
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Publication number: 20060059559Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible multi-channel system comprising at least one receiver capable of providing simultaneous output of multiple channels, each requiring exchange of security information to identify and control its subscription level, from a single received signal source. Each receiver has a base circuit and a plurality of portable circuits adapted to detachably interface with the base circuit. The base circuit is defined within a base unit of the receiver, and each of portable circuits is defined within a portable device operably connectable to the base unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2004Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventor: William Dyson
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Publication number: 20050094815Abstract: A satellite-based digital audio radio (SDAR) receiver is configured to temporarily store data that may be transmitted to the SDAR receiver at a time inconvenient to the subscriber. A memory arrangement buffers data output by a channel decoder. The SDAR receiver can use the buffered data prior to using any currently transmitted data. The buffered data is associated with buffered timing information that lags behind the current timing information associated with the currently transmitted data. The buffered data is available for use only once before a decryption subsystem receives the current timing information. If the subscriber uses the currently transmitted data, the decryption subsystem receives the current timing information. The decryption subsystem decrypts only data that is associated with timing information that is no earlier than the latest timing information received by the decryption subsystem.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2003Publication date: May 5, 2005Inventors: Glenn Walker, Jerral Long, William Dyson
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Publication number: 20040171331Abstract: The invention provides structure and method for achieving a uniformly polished or planarized substrate such as a semiconductor wafer including achieving substantially uniform polishing between the center of the semiconductor wafer and the edge of the wafer. In one aspect the invention provides a polishing apparatus including a housing, a carrier for mounting a substrate to be polished, a retaining ring circumscribing the carrier for retaining the substrate, a first coupling attaching the retaining ring to the carrier such that the retaining ring may move relative to the carrier, a second coupling attaching the carrier to the housing such that the carrier may move relative to the housing, the housing and the first coupling defining a first pressure chamber to exert a pressure force against the retaining ring, and the housing and the second coupling defining a second pressure chamber to exert a pressure force against the subcarrier. In one embodiment, the couplings are diaphragms.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2004Publication date: September 2, 2004Inventors: Gerald S. Maloney, Scott Chin, John J. Geraghty, William Dyson, Tanlin K. Dickey
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Publication number: 20020173242Abstract: The invention provides structure and method for achieving a uniformly polished or planarized substrate such as a semiconductor wafer including achieving substantially uniform polishing between the center of the semiconductor wafer and the edge of the wafer. In one aspect the invention provides a polishing apparatus including a housing, a carrier for mounting a substrate to be polished, a retaining ring circumscribing the carrier for retaining the substrate, a first coupling attaching the retaining ring to the carrier such that the retaining ring may move relative to the carrier, a second coupling attaching the carrier to the housing such that the carrier may move relative to the housing, the housing and the first coupling defining a first pressure chamber to exert a pressure force against the retaining ring, and the housing and the second coupling defining a second pressure chamber to exert a pressure force against the subcarrier. In one embodiment, the couplings are diaphragms.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2001Publication date: November 21, 2002Applicant: MITSUBISHI MATERIALS CORPORATIONInventors: Huey-Ming Wang, Gerard S. Moloney, Scott Chin, John J. Geraghty, William Dyson, Tanlin K. Dickey
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Patent number: 6309290Abstract: The invention provides structure and method for achieving a uniformly polished or planarized substrate such as a semiconductor wafer including achieving substantially uniform polishing between the center of the semiconductor wafer and the edge of the wafer. In one aspect the invention provides a polishing apparatus including a housing, a carrier for mounting a substrate to be polished, a retaining ring circumscribing the carrier for retaining the substrate, a first coupling attaching the retaining ring to the carrier such that the retaining ring may move relative to the carrier, a second coupling attaching the carrier to the housing such that the carrier may move relative to the housing, the housing and the first coupling defining a first pressure chamber to exert a pressure force against the retaining ring, and the housing and the second coupling defining a second pressure chamber to exert a pressure force against the subcarrier. In one embodiment, the couplings are diaphragms.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 1999Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignee: Mitsubishi Materials CorporationInventors: Huey-Ming Wang, Gerard S. Moloney, Scott Chin, John J. Geraghty, William Dyson, Jr., Tanlin K. Dickey
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Publication number: 20010007810Abstract: The invention provides structure and method for achieving a uniformly polished or planarized substrate such as a semiconductor wafer including achieving substantially uniform polishing between the center of the semiconductor wafer and the edge of the wafer. In one aspect the invention provides a polishing apparatus including a housing, a carrier for mounting a substrate to be polished, a retaining ring circumscribing the carrier for retaining the substrate, a first coupling attaching the retaining ring to the carrier such that the retaining ring may move relative to the carrier, a second coupling attaching the carrier to the housing such that the carrier may move relative to the housing, the housing and the first coupling defining a first pressure chamber to exert a pressure force against the retaining ring, and the housing and the second coupling defining a second pressure chamber to exert a pressure force against the subcarrier. In one embodiment, the couplings are diaphragms.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2001Publication date: July 12, 2001Applicant: Mitsubishi Materials CorporationInventors: Gerard S. Moloney, Scott Chin, John J. Geraghty, William Dyson, Tanlin K. Dickey
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Patent number: 6231428Abstract: The invention provides structure and method for achieving a uniformly polished or planarized substrate such as a semiconductor wafer including achieving substantially uniform polishing between the center of the semiconductor wafer and the edge of the wafer. In one aspect the invention provides a polishing apparatus including a housing, a carrier for mounting a substrate to be polished, a retaining ring circumscribing the carrier for retaining the substrate, a first coupling attaching the retaining ring to the carrier such that the retaining ring may move relative to the carrier, a second coupling attaching the carrier to the housing such that the carrier may move relative to the housing, the housing and the first coupling defining a first pressure chamber to exert a pressure force against the retaining ring, and the housing and the second coupling defining a second pressure chamber to exert a pressure force against the subcarrier. In one embodiment, the couplings are diaphragms.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: Mitsubishi Materials CorporationInventors: Gerard S. Maloney, Scott Chin, John J. Geraghty, William Dyson, Jr., Tanlin K. Dickey
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Patent number: 6059889Abstract: A method for rotating wafers in a double sided scrubber where a rotating roller imparts rotary motion to a semiconductor wafer during a double sided cleaning process. The rotating roller and wafer contact at their outer edges and the friction between their outer edges causes the wafer to rotate. The roller has an outer edge with a groove in which the wafer edge is pinched. Treads or grooves extending from the groove channel liquids away from the groove to prevent wafer slippage when rotating and cleaning solutions are applied to the wafer.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 1999Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: OnTrak Systems, Inc.Inventors: Alan J. Jensen, Norman A. Mertke, William Dyson, Jr., Lynn Ryle, Patrick Paino
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Patent number: 5862560Abstract: A method and apparatus for rotating wafers in a double sided scrubber where a rotating roller imparts rotary motion to a semiconductor wafer during a double sided cleaning process. The rotating roller and wafer contact at their outer edges and the friction between their outer edges causes the wafer to rotate. The roller has an outer edge with a groove in which the wafer edge is pinched. Treads or grooves extending from the groove channel liquids away from the groove to prevent wafer slippage when rotating and cleaning solutions are applied to the wafer.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1996Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Assignee: Ontrak Systems, Inc.Inventors: Alan J. Jensen, Norman A. Mertke, William Dyson, Jr., Lynn Ryle, Patrick Paino
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Patent number: 5670167Abstract: A medicament compact is produced by placing loose powdered medicament in a mould having a longitudinal axis where a mandrel is positioned along the longitudinal axis of the mould compressing the medicament when a force parallel to the longitudinal axis is applied. The frictional force between the medicament and the mould and the frictional force between the medicament and the mandrel are opposite.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1996Date of Patent: September 23, 1997Assignee: Fisons plcInventors: Clive Roland Sleath, Paul Manuel Anson, Hugh William Dyson
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Patent number: 4622082Abstract: N+ type semiconductor substrates containing oxygen are thermally treated to enhance internal gettering capabilities by heating at 1050.degree. to 1200.degree. C., then at 500.degree. to 900.degree. C. and finally at 950.degree. to 1250.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1984Date of Patent: November 11, 1986Assignee: Monsanto CompanyInventors: William Dyson, Jon A. Rossi