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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7262515 | Energy conversion systems using nanometer scale assemblies and methods for using same Energy conversion systems utilizing nanometer scale assemblies are provided that convert the kinetic energy (equivalently, the thermal energy) of working substance molecules into another form of energy that can be used to perform useful work at a macroscopic level. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7256063 | Nanoelectromechanical transistors and switch systems Nanoelectromechanical switch systems (NEMSS) that are structured around the mechanical manipulation of nanotubes are provided. Such NEMSS can realize the functionality of, for example, automatic switches, adjustable diodes, amplifiers, inverters, variable resistors,... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7202748 | Ultra-wideband constant gain CMOS amplifier Circuitry and methods for improved amplifiers with large bandwidth and constant gain are provided. The combination of a synthetic inductive drain load and a bridged-T matching network provide amplifiers that can drive a substantial capacitive load with the above men... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7199498 | Electrical assemblies using molecular-scale electrically conductive and mechanically flexible beams and methods for application of same Electromechanical systems utilizing suspended conducting nanometer-scale beams are provided and may be used in applications, such as, motors, generators, pumps, fans, compressors, propulsion systems, transmitters, receivers, heat engines, heat pumps, magnetic field ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7196450 | Electromechanical assemblies using molecular-scale electrically conductive and mechanically flexible beams and methods for application of same Electromechanical systems utilizing suspended conducting nanometer-scale beams are provided and may be used in applications, such as, motors, generators, pumps, fans, compressors, propulsion systems, transmitters, receivers, heat engines, heat pumps, magnetic field ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7193239 | Three dimensional structure integrated circuit A Three-Dimensional Structure (3DS) Memory allows for physical separation of the memory circuits and the control logic circuit onto different layers such that each layer may be separately optimized. One control logic circuit suffices for several memory circuits, red... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7164258 | Circuits and methods for providing multiple phase switching regulators which employ the input capacitor voltage signal for current sensing Circuits and methods to correct the load sharing in multiphase switching regulators are provided. Using these systems and methods, the input capacitor voltage signal can be sampled and used for current sensing of the regulator's stages. Differences in the amount of ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7148579 | Energy conversion systems utilizing parallel array of automatic switches and generators Nanoelectromechanical systems utilizing nanometer-scale assemblies are provided that convert thermal energy into another form of energy that can be used to perform useful work at a macroscopic level. These systems may be used to, for example, produce useful quantiti... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7123097 | Ultra-wideband constant gain CMOS amplifier Circuitry and methods for improved amplifiers with large bandwidth and constant gain are provided. The combination of a synthetic inductive drain load and a bridged-T matching network provide amplifiers that can drive a substantial capacitive load with the above men... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7103487 | Circuitry and methods for current measurements referred to a precision impedance Circuitry and methods for obtaining accurate measurements of current supplied by an integrated circuit are provided. Current calculations are performed using information from a precision termination resistor and from the ratio relationship of two on-chip resistors. ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7095645 | Nanoelectromechanical memory cells and data storage devices Nanoelectromechanical (NEM) memory cells are provided by anchoring a conductive nanometer-scale beam (e.g., a nanotube) to a base and allowing a portion of the beam to move. A charge containment layer is provided in the vicinity of this free-moving portion. To read ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7071784 | High linearity digital variable gain amplifier Variable gain amplifiers offering high frequency response with improved linearity and reduced power dissipation are provided. An amplifier is disclosed that is constructed from a one-stage topology with multiple signal paths and compensation networks for improved li... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7049759 | Circuitry and methods for improving the performance of a light emitting element Light emitting elements with preselected or adjustable impedance characteristics are provided. Embodiments using a preselected impedance characteristic obtain significant performance benefits compared to the prior art. Embodiments having an adjustable impedance may ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6989309 | High voltage MOS transistor with up-retro well by providing dopant in an epitaxial layer A high voltage MOS transistor is provided that is compatible with low-voltage, sub-micron CMOS and BiCMOS processes. The high voltage transistor of the present invention has dopants that are implanted into the substrate prior to formation of the epitaxial layer. The... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6987380 | Time-based current control in switching regulators Control circuits that employ time-based current control methods for switching voltage regulators are provided. The control circuit includes a current estimation circuit and optionally, a transfer function circuit. The current estimation circuit generates estimates o... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6975658 | Gain normalization for automatic control of lightwave emitters Circuits and methods for automatically controlling lightwave emitters are provided. A control system is provided that includes a variable gain circuit for automatically adjusting the gain of a control signal with respect to a feedback signal, a modulation signal, an... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6971539 | Apparatus for storing food The present invention provides multi-walled food storage containers in which the cavity between the walls may be filled by individual users. In particular, the present invention provides users with the ability to insert written storage notes, date of storage and/or ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6969091 | Coin displaying book A book that is capable of displaying one or more coins related to its theme, including a front cover and a back cover. At least one book cover defines one or more apertures that are capable of receiving coins. The book theme is displayed on at least one of the book ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6955050 | Thermal storage unit and methods for using the same to heat a fluid A thermal storage unit having at least one annular flow channel formed between an inner and outer member is provided. The thermal storage unit uses conventional mill products to create annular flow channels that economically maximize the surface area of flow in cont... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6949965 | Low voltage pull-down circuit A low voltage pull-down circuit for maintaining a node at a logic LOW voltage is provided. When a logic LOW is desired, the circuit provides a low-impedance path from the node to ground. The node may be easily pulled-up to a logic HIGH voltage, for example, by simpl... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6946914 | Ultra-wideband constant gain CMOS amplifier Circuitry and methods for improved amplifiers with large bandwidth and constant gain are provided. The combination of a synthetic inductive drain load and a bridged-T matching network provide amplifiers that can drive a substantial capacitive load with the above men... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6944556 | Circuits and methods for current measurements referred to a precision impedance Circuitry and methods for obtaining accurate measurements of current supplied by an integrated circuit are provided. Current calculations are performed using information from a precision termination resistor and from the ratio relationship of two on-chip resistors. ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6940261 | Circuits and methods for providing multiple phase switching regulators which employ the input capacitor voltage signal for current sensing Circuits and methods to correct the load sharing in multiphase switching regulators are provided. Using these systems and methods, the input capacitor voltage signal can be sampled and used for current sensing of the regulator's stages. Differences in the amount of ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6894461 | Bidirectional power conversion with multiple control loops Bidirectional power conversion systems provide the ability to change power attributes to and from a component. Current bidirectional power conversion systems use a unidirectional power converter for each direction. The integration of the two normally independent pow... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6844706 | Multiple path variable speed constant frequency device having automatic power path selection capability The present invention relates to variable speed constant frequency (VSCF) devices and methods for maximizing engine generator efficiency. In one embodiment, a VSCF device may include at least two paths for conducting power to the load. One path, a line inductor path... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6836105 | Apparatus for power measuring receiver Power measuring receiver (PMR) methods and apparatus for measuring power of signals are provided in which a high frequency measuring circuit (HFMC), a conversion measuring circuit (CMC), and an intermediate frequency measuring circuit (IFMC) work in conjunction with... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6797549 | High voltage MOS transistor with gate extension A high voltage MOS transistor with a gate extension that has a reduced electric field in the drain region near the gate is provided. The high voltage MOS transistor includes a first and second gate layers, and a dielectric layer between the gate layers. The first an... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6777823 | Integrated continuous power system assemblies having multiple nozzle block segments A continuous power system assembly is provided that includes an integrated shaft-driven unit. The unit contains a turbine, an alternator, a flywheel and a feed pump, all of which are coupled to the shaft. During various modes of operation, any of the turbine, altern... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6768173 | High voltage MOS transistor with up-retro well A high voltage MOS transistor is provided that is compatible with low-voltage, sub-micron CMOS and BiCMOS processes. The high voltage transistor of the present invention has dopants that are implanted into the substrate prior to formation of the epitaxial layer. The... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6765279 | Membrane 3D IC fabrication General purpose methods for the fabrication of integrated circuits from flexible membranes formed of very thin low stress dielectric materials, such as silicon dioxide or silicon nitride, and semiconductor layers. Semiconductor devices are formed in a semiconductor ... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6712841 | Methods and apparatus for treating hemorrhoids and similar ailments Methods and apparatus for treating hemorrhoids and similar ailments are disclosed in which one or more piece of material are used to separate swollen, inflamed tissue from non-swollen tissue, material may be included within an undergarment that may be worn for the t... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6714625 | Lithography device for semiconductor circuit pattern generation General purpose methods for the fabrication of integrated circuits from flexible membranes formed of very thin low stress dielectric materials, such as silicon dioxide or silicon nitride, and semiconductor layers. Semiconductor devices are formed in a semiconductor ... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6657320 | Integrated flywheel uninterruptible power supply system Integrated flywheel uninteruptible power supply (UPS) systems provide reliable back-up power protection in a single integrated housing unit. The integration of the two normally independent systems results in a synergism such that various components may be... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6632706 | Three dimensional structure integrated circuit fabrication process A Three-Dimensional Structure (3DS) Memory allows for physical separation of the memory circuits and the control logic circuit onto different layers such that each layer may be separately optimized. One control logic circuit suffices for several memory ci... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6628165 | Power controllers for amplitude modulation The present invention provides radio frequency (RF) power controllers that regulate the power output signal of an RF power amplifier using a control signal. The RF power controller includes a power control amplifier that measures the difference between a ... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6612519 | Methods and apparatus for winding electric machine cores The present invention discloses methods and apparatus for winding wire onto the slots on armature lamination stacks. More specifically, the present invention is directed to methods and apparatus for increasing time the winding components are operating on ... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6239612 | Programmable I/O cells with multiple drivers A programmable input/output cell (I/O cell) for use with integrated circuits, and in particular programmable logic devices, is presented comprising input receiver circuitry, output driver circuitry and programmable elements. The input receiver and output ... | 05/29/2001 |
