Special Purpose Processor Development Group

Patents

  1. Daniel J. Schwab, Gary S. Delp, Clifton R. Haider, Barry K. Gilbert and Nathan E. Harff: "Spectrophotometer System and Enhanced Optical Characterization of Biological Samples Using Same". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, October 18, 2022, Patent #11,473,976 B2.
  2. Daniel J. Schwab, Gary S. Delp, Clifton R. Haider, Barry K. Gilbert and Nathan E. Harff: "Spectrophotometer System and Enhanced Optical Characterization of Biological Samples Using Same". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, December 30, 2021, Patent #17,281465 A1.
  3. Lukas Smital, David R. Holmes III, Clifton R. Haider and Barry K. Gilbert: "System and Method for Assessing Physiological Signal Quality". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, January 25, 2022, Patent #11,229,403 B2.
  4. Daniel J. Schwab, Barry K. Gilbert, Clifton R. Haider, Mark E. Vickberg, Gary S. Delp, Christopher L. Felton, and Patrick J. Zabinski: "Proximity Based Fall and Distress Detection Systems and Methods". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, April 20, 2021, Patent #10,984,646.
  5. Clifton R. Haider, Barry K. Gilbert, Gary S. Delp, and James A. Rose: “Spectrometric Systems and Mechanical Methods for Improved Focus Localization of Time and Space-Varying Measurements”. Granted by U.S. Patent Office, April 15, 2019, Patent #10,260,947.
  6. Steven R. Clendenen, Clifton R. Haider, Barry K. Gilbert, and Oliver William Spees: "System and Method for Detecting Vascular Contamination by Surgical Anesthetic Using Non-Invasive IR Spectrophotometry". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, October 2, 2018, Patent #10,085,679.
  7. Clifton R. Haider, James A. Rose, Gary S. Delp, and Barry K. Gilbert: "Spectrometric Systems and Mechanical Methods for Improved Focus Localization of Time and Space-Varying Measurements." Granted by U.S. Patent Office, September 11, 2018, Patent #10,072,983 B2.
  8. Clifton R. Haider, Barry K. Gilbert, Gary S. Delp, and James A. Rose: "Spectrometric Systems and Methods for Improved Focus Localization of Time- and Space-Varying Measurements". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, August 22, 2017, Patent #9,739,663.
  9. Clifton R. Haider, Barry K. Gilbert, and Gary S. Delp: "Method and Apparatus for Selecting Wavelengths for Optical Measurements of a Property of a Molecular Analyte". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, July 25, 2017, Patent #9,714,900 B2.
  10. Barry K. Gilbert and Mark E. Vickberg: "Identification of A Subject In A Facility". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, April 25, 2017, Patent #9,635,514.
  11. Erik S. Daniel and Robert W. Techentin: "Zero Sum Signaling In A Digital System Environment". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, March 29, 2016, Patent #9,300,434.
  12. Mark D. Grabiner, Kenton R. Kaufman, and Barry K. Gilbert: "Fall Detection". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, March 24, 2015, Patent #8,990,041 B2.
  13. Michael J. Degerstrom and Erik S. Daniel: "Application of Open and/or Short Structures to Bisect De-Embedding". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, October 14, 2014, Patent #8,860,431 B2.
  14. Vladimir Sokolov, James N. Kruchowski, Mark A. Nelson, and Nathan E. Harff: "Power Recapture In An Optical Communications System". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, October 7, 2014, Patent #8,855,499 B2.
  15. Daniel Schwab, Clifton Haider, Christopher Felton, and Barry Gilbert: “Low-Power, Compact, Resilient System and Method for Physiological Monitoring.” Granted by U.S. Patent Office, September 30, 2014, Patent #8,849,387 B2.
  16. James N. Kruchowski, Vladimir Sokolov, and Mark A. Nelson: "Optical Edge Connector". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, September 24, 2013, Patent #8,540,434 B2.
  17. Bart O. McCoy, Robert W. Techentin, Daniel Schraufnagel, and Erik S. Daniel: "Link Analysis Compliance and Calibration Verification for Automated Printed Wiring Board Test Systems". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, May 21, 2013, Patent #8,446,165 B2.
  18. Patrick J. Zabinski: "Differential Communication Link with Skew Compensation Circuit". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, January 31, 2012, Patent #8,108,710 B2.
  19. Bart O. McCoy, Robert W. Techentin, Daniel Schraufnagel, and Erik S. Daniel: "Link Analysis Compliance and Calibration Verification for Automated Printed Wiring Board Test Systems". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, January 25, 2011, Patent #7,876,121 B2.
  20. Graham P. Cameron, Wayne H. Fjerstad, Barry K. Gilbert, and Kenton R. Kaufman: "Skin Pressure Reduction to Prevent Decubitus Ulcers by Partial Magnetic Levitation". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, November 9, 2010, Patent #7,827,993.
  21. Timothy M. Schaefer, Jonathan D. Coker, Rick A. Philpott, Edward B. Welch, and David R. Holmes III: "Asynchronous Communication System for Remote Monitoring of Objects or An Environment". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, November 9, 2010, Patent #7,830,948 B2.
  22. Patrick Zabinski and Rick Philpott: "Differential Signal Termination Block". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, February 2, 2010, Patent #7,656,250.
  23. Wendy L. Wilkins and Barry K. Gilbert: "System for Controlling the Temperature of An Associated Electronic Device Using An Enclosure Having A Working Fluid Arranged Therein and A Chemical Compound In the Working Fluid Arranged Therein and A Chemical Compound In the Working Fluid That Undergoes A Reversible Chemical Reaction to Move Heat from the Associated Electronic Device". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, February 2, 2010, Patent #7,656,028.
  24. Timothy M. Schaefer, Jonathan D. Coker, Rick A. Philpott, Edward B. Welch, and David R. Holmes III: "Asynchronous Communication System for Remote Monitoring of Objects or An Environment". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, January 5, 2010, Patent #7,643,536.
  25. Wendy L. Wilkins, Barry K. Gilbert, and Bruce R. Kline: "Packaging for High Power Integrated Circuits". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, January 5, 2010, Patent #7,642,644.
  26. Erik S. Daniel: "Bisect De-Embedding for Network Analyzer Measurement". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, January 5, 2010, Patent #7,643,957.
  27. Jonathan D. Coker and Robert A. Kertis: "Digital Chirp Waveform Generator and Method". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, January 27, 2009, Patent #7,482,965.
  28. Patrick Zabinski and Rick Philpott: "Differential Signal Termination Block". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, August 5, 2008, Patent #7,408,425.
  29. Timothy M. Schaefer: "Lateral Motion MEMS Switch". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, September 28, 2004, Patent #6,798,315.
  30. Patrick J. Zabinski, Michael J. Degerstrom, and Barry K. Gilbert: "Data Bit-To-Clock Alignment Circuit with First Bit Capture Capability". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, March 9, 2004, Patent #6,704,882.
  31. Michael J. Degerstrom and Barry K. Gilbert: "Self-Terminating Current Mirror Transceiver Logic". Granted by U.S. Patent Office June 11, 2002, Patent #6,404,223.
  32. William Williamson III and Barry K. Gilbert: "Resonant Tunneling Diode Structures for Functionally Complete Low-Power Logic". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, September 29, 1998, Patent #5,815,008.
  33. William Williamson III and Barry K. Gilbert: "Resonant Tunneling Diode Structures for Functionally Complete Low Power Logic". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, December 16, 1997, Patent #5,698,997.
  34. Barry K. Gilbert and Daniel J. Schwab: "Leadless Chip Apparatus Providing for A Transmission Line Environment and Improved Heat Dissipation". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, November 5, 1985, Patent #4,551,747.
  35. Barry K. Gilbert and Daniel J. Schwab: "Leadless Chip Apparatus Providing An Improved Transmission Line Environment and Improved Heat Dissipation". Granted by U.S. Patent Office, November 5, 1985, Patent #4,551,746.

 

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