Patents by Inventor William McMahon

William McMahon 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: 20240122180
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fungicidal composition comprising (a) at least one compound selected from the compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, tautomers, A-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein E, L, J, A and T are as defined in the disclosure; and (b) at least one additional fungicidal compound. Also disclosed is a method for controlling plant diseases caused by fungal plant pathogens comprising applying to the plant or portion thereof, or to the plant seed, a fungicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula 1, an A-oxide, or salt thereof (e.g., as a component in the aforesaid composition). Also disclosed is a composition comprising: (a) at least one compound selected from the compounds of Formula 1 described above, A-oxides, and salts thereof; and at least one invertebrate pest control compound or agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Robert James PASTERIS, Travis Chandler MCMAHON, Hengbin WANG, Alvin Donald CREWS, JR., Liana HIE, Earl William REED, Srinivas CHITTABOINA, Ravisekhara P. REDDY, Srinivasa Rao UPPALAPATI, Yuzhong CHEN, Byron VEGA-JIMENEZ
  • Patent number: 11577567
    Abstract: A novel system for providing for safe operation of railgear, that is, a set of guide wheels that allow road vehicles to travel on railroad tracks, based on the use of overload indicators installed on the suspension arm of each guide wheel to give operators a quick, visual representation of whether or not a guide wheel is overloaded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: AUTO TRUCK GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick William McMahon, Theodore Joseph Rizo
  • Patent number: 11203367
    Abstract: An improved safety system used to determine the present position of a car riding on railroad tracks that provides data to control signals, such as flashing lights, and crossing gates at railroad grade crossings in order to prevent accidents with vehicles or persons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Auto Truck Group, LLC
    Inventor: Patrick William McMahon
  • Publication number: 20210222245
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the identification of a subject that is affected with, or predisposed to, autism or to one or more autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The present disclosure includes methods related to the association of certain genetic markers with autism and/or ASD. More particularly, the present disclosure is related to methods and diagnostic tests for diagnosing or predicting ASD in an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Leppert, William McMahon, Nori Matsunami, Michael S. Paul, Alex S. Lindell
  • Publication number: 20210054457
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the identification of a subject that is affected with, or predisposed to, autism or to one or more autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The present disclosure includes methods related to the association of certain genetic markers with autism and/or ASD. More particularly, the present disclosure is related to methods and diagnostic tests for diagnosing or predicting ASD in an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Leppert, William McMahon, Nori Matsunami, Michael S. Paul, Alex S. Lindell
  • Publication number: 20200339168
    Abstract: An improved safety system used to determine the present position of road vehicles with rubber tires that are outfitted with railgear to be able to ride on railroad tracks that provides data to control signals, such as flashing lights, and crossing gates at railroad grade crossings in order to prevent accidents with vehicles or persons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: AUTO TRUCK GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: Patrick William McMahon
  • Publication number: 20190337542
    Abstract: An improved safety system used to determine the present position of a car riding on railroad tracks that provides data to control signals, such as flashing lights, and crossing gates at railroad grade crossings in order to prevent accidents with vehicles or persons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: AUTO TRUCK GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: Patrick William McMahon
  • Publication number: 20190329615
    Abstract: A novel system for providing for safe operation of railgear, that is, a set of guide wheels that allow road vehicles to travel on railroad tracks, based on the use of overload indicators installed on the suspension arm of each guide wheel to give operators a quick, visual representation of whether or not a guide wheel is overloaded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: AUTO TRUCK GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: PATRICK WILLIAM McMAHON, THEODORE JOSEPH RIZO
  • Patent number: 10068660
    Abstract: We disclose methods, apparatus, and systems for improving semiconductor device writeability through bias temperature instability. Such a device may comprise a plurality of cells of an array, wherein each of the cells comprises a pass gate and a latch; a plurality of word lines, wherein each word line comprises a supply voltage line (VCS) which supplies voltage to each latch of a first number of cells; an array VCS driver electrically connected to each VCS; and a control line configured to provide an operational array supply voltage, a first array supply voltage, or a second array supply voltage to each VCS through the array VCS driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Akhilesh Gautam, Randy W. Mann, William McMahon, Yoann Mamy Randriamihaja, Yuncheng Song
  • Patent number: 10054630
    Abstract: At least one method and system involves performing a time-dependent dielectric breakdown (TDDB) test and a bias temperature instability (BTI) test on a device. A device having at least one transistor and at least one dielectric layer is provided. A test signal is provided for performing a TDDB test and a BTI test on the device. The TDDB test and the BTI test are performed substantially simultaneously on the device based upon the test signal. The data relating to a breakdown of the dielectric layer and at least one characteristic of the transistor based upon the TDDB test and the BTI test is acquired, stored, and/or transmitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: Suresh Uppal, Andreas Kerber, William McMahon
  • Patent number: 9916212
    Abstract: Method, apparatus, and system for improving semiconductor device writeability at row/bit level through bias temperature instability. Such a device may comprise a plurality of cells of an array, wherein each of the cells comprises a pass gate and a latch; a plurality of word lines, wherein each word line comprises a supply voltage line (VCS) which supplies voltage to each latch of a first number of cells; an array VCS driver electrically connected to each VCS; and a control line configured to provide an operational array supply voltage, a first array supply voltage, or a second array supply voltage to each VCS, wherein the first array supply voltage and the second array supply voltage are greater than the operational array supply voltage. By virtue of BTI, application of the first array supply voltage may lead to improved writeability of one or more cells of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: Akhilesh Gautam, Randy W. Mann, William McMahon, Yoann Mamy Randriamihaja, Yuncheng Song
  • Publication number: 20170292986
    Abstract: At least one method and system disclosed herein involves performing a time-dependent dielectric breakdown (TDDB) test and a bias temperature instability (BTI) test on a device. A device having at least one transistor and at least one dielectric layer is provided. A test signal is provided for performing a TDDB test and a BTI test on the device. The TDDB test and the BTI test are performed substantially simultaneously on the device based upon the test signal. The data relating to a breakdown of the dielectric layer and at least one characteristic of the transistor based upon the TDDB test and the BTI test is acquired, stored, and/or transmitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Suresh Uppal, Andreas Kerber, William McMahon
  • Publication number: 20170271032
    Abstract: We disclose methods, apparatus, and systems for improving semiconductor device writeability through bias temperature instability. Such a device may comprise a plurality of cells of an array, wherein each of the cells comprises a pass gate and a latch; a plurality of word lines, wherein each word line comprises a supply voltage line (VCS) which supplies voltage to each latch of a first number of cells; an array VCS driver electrically connected to each VCS; and a control line configured to provide an operational array supply voltage, a first array supply voltage, or a second array supply voltage to each VCS through the array VCS driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: Akhilesh Gautam, Randy W. Mann, William McMahon, Yoann Mamy Randriamihaja, Yuncheng Song
  • Publication number: 20170242759
    Abstract: Method, apparatus, and system for improving semiconductor device writeability at row/bit level through bias temperature instability. Such a device may comprise a plurality of cells of an array, wherein each of the cells comprises a pass gate and a latch; a plurality of word lines, wherein each word line comprises a supply voltage line (VCS) which supplies voltage to each latch of a first number of cells; an array VCS driver electrically connected to each VCS; and a control line configured to provide an operational array supply voltage, a first array supply voltage, or a second array supply voltage to each VCS, wherein the first array supply voltage and the second array supply voltage are greater than the operational array supply voltage. By virtue of BTI, application of the first array supply voltage may lead to improved writeability of one or more cells of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: Akhilesh Gautam, Randy W. Mann, William McMahon, Yoann Mamy Randriamihaja, Yuncheng Song
  • Patent number: 9704600
    Abstract: We disclose methods, apparatus, and systems for improving semiconductor device writeability through bias temperature instability. Such a device may comprise a plurality of cells of an array, wherein each of the cells comprises a pass gate and a latch; a plurality of word lines, wherein each word line comprises a supply voltage line (VCS) which supplies voltage to each latch of a first number of cells; an array VCS driver electrically connected to each VCS; and a control line configured to provide an operational array supply voltage, a first array supply voltage, or a second array supply voltage to each VCS through the array VCS driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBAL FOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: Akhilesh Gautam, Randy W. Mann, William McMahon, Yoann Mamy Randriamihaja, Yuncheng Song
  • Patent number: 9702926
    Abstract: At least one method and system disclosed herein involves performing a time-dependent dielectric breakdown (TDDB) test and a bias temperature instability (BTI) test on a device. A device having at least one transistor and at least one dielectric layer is provided. A test signal is provided for performing a TDDB test and a BTI test on the device. The TDDB test and the BTI test are performed substantially simultaneously on the device based upon the test signal. The data relating to a breakdown of the dielectric layer and at least one characteristic of the transistor based upon the TDDB test and the BTI test is acquired, stored, and/or transmitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: Suresh Uppal, Andreas Kerber, William McMahon
  • Publication number: 20170166966
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the identification of a subject that is affected with, or predisposed to, autism or to one or more autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The present disclosure includes methods related to the association of certain genetic markers with autism and/or ASD. More particularly, the present disclosure is related to methods and diagnostic tests for diagnosing or predicting ASD in an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Leppert, William McMahon, Nori Matsunami, Michael S. Paul, Alex S. Lindell
  • Patent number: 9599656
    Abstract: At least one method and system disclosed herein involves testing of integrated circuits. A device having at least one transistor and at least one dielectric layer is provided. A first voltage is provided during a first time period for performing a stress test upon the device. A second voltage is provided during a second time period for discharging at least a portion of the charge built-up as a result of the first voltage. The second voltage is of an opposite polarity of the first voltage. A sense function is provided during a third time period for determining a result of the stress test. Data relating to a breakdown of the dielectric layer based upon the result of the stress test is acquired, stored and/or transmitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignees: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC., INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Suresh Uppal, Andreas Kerber, William McMahon, Eduard A. Cartier
  • Patent number: 9601187
    Abstract: We disclose methods, apparatus, and systems for improving semiconductor device yield and/or reliability through bias temperature instability (BTI). One device may comprise a plurality of cells of an array, wherein each of the cells comprises a pass gate and a latch; a plurality of word lines, wherein each word line controls access to each pass gate of a first number of cells; a word line driver electrically connected to each word line; and a control line configured to provide an operational write voltage or a first write voltage to each word line through the word line driver. By virtue of BTI, application of the first write voltage may lead to improved stability of data desired to be read from one or more cells of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: Akhilesh Gautam, Randy W. Mann, William McMahon, Yoann Mamy Randriamihaja, Yuncheng Song
  • Patent number: 9601188
    Abstract: We disclose methods, apparatus, and systems for improving semiconductor device yield and/or reliability through bias temperature instability (BTI). One device may comprise a plurality of cells of an array, wherein each of the cells comprises a pass gate and a latch; a plurality of word lines, wherein each word line controls access to each pass gate of a first number of cells; a word line driver electrically connected to each word line; a row decoder configured to authorize or deauthorize a write voltage to each word line through the word line driver, wherein the write voltage is selected from an operational write voltage or a first write voltage; and a control line configured to provide an operational write voltage or a first write voltage to each word line authorized by the row decoder, wherein the first write voltage is greater than an operational write voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: Akhilesh Gautam, Randy W. Mann, William McMahon, Yoann Mamy Randriamihaja, Yuncheng Song