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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D658064 | Fluid container | 04/24/2012 |
| 8154914 | Predictive thermal preconditioning and timing control for non-volatile memory cells A method and apparatus for using thermal preconditioning to write data to a non-volatile memory cell, such as a spin-torque transfer random access memory (STRAM) memory cell. In some embodiments, a logical state is written to an unconditioned non-volatile first memo... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8131969 | Updating system configuration information A data storage system and associated method comprising system configuration information; a first processor adapted for identifying a portion of the system configuration information in response to a configuration change request to the memory space, and for signaling ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8125819 | Asymmetric write current compensation using gate overdrive for resistive sense memory cells Apparatus and associated method for asymmetric write current compensation for resistive sense memory (RSM) cells, such as but not limited to spin-torque transfer random access memory (STRAM) or resistive random access memory (RRAM) cells. In accordance with some emb... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8118964 | Assembly of data storage components A process for assembling data storage components in which a cylindrically shaped first structure of a data storage device is inserted into an aperture of a second structure, the first structure having a circumferentially extending outer surface and the aperture of t... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8107282 | Asymmetric write current compensation An apparatus and method for compensating for asymmetric write current in a non-volatile unit cell. The unit cell comprises a switching device and an asymmetric resistive sense element (RSE), such as an asymmetric resistive random access memory (RRAM) element or an a... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8098538 | Spin-torque bit cell with unpinned reference layer and unidirectional write current Method and apparatus for using a uni-directional write current to store different logic states in a non-volatile memory cell, such as a modified STRAM cell. In some embodiments, the memory cell has an unpinned ferromagnetic reference layer adjacent a cladded conduct... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8098507 | Hierarchical cross-point array of non-volatile memory A method and apparatus for reading data from a non-volatile memory cell. In some embodiments, a cross-point array of non-volatile memory cells is arranged into rows and columns. A selection circuit is provided that is capable of activating the first block of memory ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8097085 | Thermal diffusion chamber A frame supporting a containment chamber, the containment chamber is preferably configured to enclose and confine a process chamber. A heat source module is disposed between the containment chamber and the process chamber, while a thermal regulation cavity is mainta... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8091824 | Inverted airfoil pylon for an aircraft An aircraft including a wing and a pylon, wherein the pylon provides an airfoil inverted for an airfoil of the wing, and an improvement and method for improved flight dynamics for 20 and 30 Series LEARJET® is provided. The improvement includes an increased distance... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8091312 | Standing seam panel clips A standing seam roof assembly in which a male sidelap extends from one side edge of a panel and a female sidelap extends from the opposing side edge. The female sidelap, supporting a sealant bead, is shaped fit over the male sidelap. A clip member has a clip tab sha... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8089852 | Storage medium with separate image and data tracks A data storage medium such as an optical disc with separate image and data tracks, and a method and apparatus for forming the same. The medium has a user data storage area with a data track to store user data, and a non-user data image track to store human readable ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8089721 | Hermetic seal for discrete opening in disk drive housing A hermetic seal is provided for sealing a discrete opening in a disk drive base plate. The hermetic seal comprises a sealing gasket that is disposed between planar facing surfaces of a component inserted through the opening and a recess formed on the interior of the... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8074926 | Structural dynamic stability for an aircraft An improvement and method for improved structural dynamic stability for 20 and 30 Series Learjets are disclosed. The improvement includes a redistribution of the elevator mass balance to uncouple the elevator rotational motion from the stabilizer translation motion ... | 12/13/2011 |
| D649842 | Gravy separator | 12/06/2011 |
| 8059364 | Hermetically sealed connector interface The present invention relates to preformed seals used in the manufacture of low density gas filled disk drives. The seals may be preformed to facilitate positioning in the disk drive and eliminate the need for manually applied or semi-automatically applied epoxies, ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8054706 | Sensor protection using a non-volatile memory cell A method and apparatus for protecting an electrical device using a non-volatile memory cell, such as an STRAM or RRAM memory cell. In some embodiments, a memory element is connected in parallel with a sensor element, where the memory element is configured to be repe... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8054678 | Stuck-at defect condition repair for a non-volatile memory cell A method and apparatus for repairing a stuck-at defect condition in a non-volatile memory cell, such as a spin-torque transfer random access memory (STRAM). In some embodiments, a resistive sense element has a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) and a repair plane loc... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8050092 | NAND flash memory with integrated bit line capacitance Method and apparatus for outputting data from a memory array having a plurality of non-volatile memory cells arranged into rows and columns. In accordance with various embodiments, charge is stored in a volatile memory cell connected to the memory array, and the sto... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8050072 | Dual stage sensing for non-volatile memory A method and apparatus for accessing a non-volatile memory cell. In some embodiments, a memory block provides a plurality of memory cells arranged into rows and columns. A read circuit is configured to read a selected row of the memory block by concurrently applying... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8045412 | Multi-stage parallel data transfer Apparatus and associated method for transferring data to memory, such as resistive sense memory (RSM). In accordance with some embodiments, input data comprising a sequence of logical states are transferred to a block of memory by concurrently writing a first logica... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8045361 | Non-volatile memory cell with complementary resistive memory elements A non-volatile memory cell and method of writing data thereto. In accordance with some embodiments, the memory cell includes first and second resistive memory elements (RMEs) configured to concurrently store complementary programmed resistive states. The first RME i... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8040743 | Data storage using read-mask-write operation Method and apparatus for writing data to a storage array, such as but not limited to an STRAM or RRAM memory array, using a read-mask-write operation. In accordance with various embodiments, a first bit pattern stored in a plurality of memory cells is read. A second... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8040713 | Bit set modes for a resistive sense memory cell array Various embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to a method and apparatus for providing different bit set modes for a resistive sense memory (RSM) array, such as a spin-torque transfer random access memory (STRAM) or resistive random access memor... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8037934 | Downhole tool delivery system An apparatus for use in deployment of downhole tools is disclosed. Preferably, the apparatus includes at least an in-ground well casing, a housing providing a hermetically sealed electronics compartment, a tool attachment portion, and a first flow through core. The ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8028732 | Tire inflation system Preferably, an embodiment of a tire inflation system includes at least an axle housing a pressurized fluid, a hubcap supported by the axle and having an interior and an exterior, and a rotary union axially aligned with the axle and mounted to the hubcap from the ext... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8024818 | Retractable neckpiece for headwear Apparatus for shading a user's neck. In some embodiments, a support device comprises a flexible, generally U-shaped structure with a laterally extending central portion to accommodate attachment of a proximal edge of a neckpiece, and opposing leg portions which exte... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8015350 | Block level quality of service data in a data storage device Method and apparatus for using block level quality of service (QOS) data in a data storage device. A memory space is provided with a plurality of physical data storage blocks, such as data sectors on a magnetic disc. The QOS data identify at least one QOS characteri... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8014167 | Liquid crystal material sealed housing A hermetically sealed housing having a base deck, a cover member and a seal assembly constructed of a liquid crystal material (LCM), the base deck and cover member forming an enclosure containing an inert gas atmosphere. Various embodiments have the LCM seal bonded ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8013762 | Evaluating alternative encoding solutions during data compression Method and apparatus for compressing data. In accordance with various embodiments, an input string of data bits is received and arranged into fixed-sized chunks. Multiple successive chunks of the input string are compared to previously received chunks of the input s... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8009458 | Asymmetric write current compensation using gate overdrive for resistive sense memory cells Apparatus and associated method for asymmetric write current compensation for resistive sense memory (RSM) cells, such as but not limited to spin-torque transfer random access memory (STRAM) or resistive random access memory (RRAM) cells. In accordance with some emb... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8009457 | Write current compensation using word line boosting circuitry Apparatus and method for write current compensation in a non-volatile memory cell, such as but not limited to spin-torque transfer random access memory (STRAM) or resistive random access memory (RRAM). In accordance with some embodiments, a non-volatile memory cell ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8004875 | Current magnitude compensation for memory cells in a data storage array A data storage device and associated method for providing current magnitude compensation for memory cells in a data storage array. In accordance with some embodiments, unit cells are connected between spaced apart first and second control lines of common length. An ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8004872 | Floating source line architecture for non-volatile memory A method and apparatus for writing data to a non-volatile memory cell, such as an RRAM memory cell. In some embodiments, a semiconductor array of non-volatile memory cells comprises a resistive sense element (RSE) and a switching device. A RSE of a plurality of memo... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7999337 | Static magnetic field assisted resistive sense element Apparatus and associated method for writing data to a non-volatile memory cell, such as spin-torque transfer random access memory (STRAM). In accordance with some embodiments, a resistive sense element (RSE) has a heat assist region, magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7996623 | Read ahead storage control Method and apparatus for managing the storage of data in a cache memory by placing pending read requests for sequential data in a dedicated read ahead stream control (RASC) data structure, and further configured for dynamically switching both ways, in response to da... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7990646 | Data pattern detection using adaptive search windows Method and apparatus for detecting a reference pattern in a transmitted bit sequence. A duration of a search window used to detect the reference pattern is adaptively adjusted in relation to a previous detection of the pattern. This is preferably carried out by usin... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7984596 | Roof assembly improvements providing increased load bearing A standing seam roof assembly is formed by overlapping adjacent panels, the female sidelap portion of one panel forming a male insertion cavity to receive a male sidelap portion of a second panel. Restraining mechanisms prevent relative in-plane movement between the... | 07/26/2011 |
| D642256 | Fireplace reflector | 07/26/2011 |
| 7984258 | Distributed storage system with global sparing An apparatus and associated method is provided with a virtualization engine connected to a remote device over a network for passing access commands between the remote device and a storage space. The data storage system also has a plurality of intelligent storage ele... | 07/19/2011 |
