公开(公告)号：US07925680B1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-12

申请号：US10897303

申请日：2004-07-21

Applicant: Mitchell Mackrory ,  Michael A. Bucari ,  Kenneth Lawrence Carl ,  David Mark Cole ,  David Howard

Inventor： Mitchell Mackrory ,  Michael A. Bucari ,  Kenneth Lawrence Carl ,  David Mark Cole ,  David Howard

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30067

Abstract: A system and method for processing a plurality of data storage and retrieval management or manifest files in a virtual data storage system. A plurality of individual management/manifest files, which are each used to track data management information stored on a data storage device, are merged into a single management or manifest file that can then be used to subsequently manage the input or import of data such as logical volumes from one or more physical media. This single management/manifest file could be used, for example, in a media import operation for importing a media cartridge or device into a media library such as a data storage library.

Abstract translation: 一种在虚拟数据存储系统中处理多个数据存储和检索管理或清单文件的系统和方法。 用于跟踪存储在数据存储设备上的数据管理信息的多个单独的管理/清单文件被合并到单个管理或清单文件中，然后可以用于随后管理数据的输入或导入，例如 来自一个或多个物理介质的逻辑卷。 这种单一的管理/清单文件可以用于例如用于将介质盒或设备导入媒体库（例如数据存储库）的介质导入操作。

公开(公告)号：US20080243211A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11695155

申请日：2007-04-02

Applicant: Jason Cartwright ,  David Howard ,  Robert Childers ,  John Niedospial

Inventor： Jason Cartwright ,  David Howard ,  Robert Childers ,  John Niedospial

IPC: A61N1/16

CPC classification number: G10K11/175 ,  A61M2205/42 ,  A61M2205/43 ,  H04K3/42 ,  H04K3/43 ,  H04K3/825 ,  H04K2203/12

Abstract: A medical instrument includes a sound card or an internal capability for generating sounds from a digital music or sound file. The medical instrument is one which generates unwanted noise and is constantly in the presence of a patient or an operator, and may be in a home, a clinic, a laboratory, or other intimate setting. For instance, a patient may be typically connected for hours to a hemodialysis machine that has a noisy pump. A blood-plasma volunteer may be hooked to a noisy blood separation machine for a period of time. A laboratory technician may work in close proximity to a sample preparation machine that constantly gurgles and whirrs. In each instance, a sound card and a speaker can generate previously-recorded masking noises that make that the presence and operation of the machine more tolerable.

Abstract translation: 医疗器械包括声卡或用于从数字音乐或声音文件产生声音的内部能力。 医疗器械是产生不想要的噪音并且在患者或操作者的存在下不断产生的医疗器械，并且可以在家庭，诊所，实验室或其他亲密环境中。 例如，患者可能通常连接数小时到具有噪声泵的血液透析机。 可以将血浆志愿者挂在嘈杂的血液分离机上一段时间。 实验室技术人员可能在靠近样品制备机器的地方工作，该机器不断发抖。 在每种情况下，声卡和扬声器可以产生先前记录的掩蔽噪声，这使得机器的存在和操作更容忍。

公开(公告)号：US20080132828A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：US11770424

申请日：2007-06-28

Applicant: David Howard

Inventor： David Howard

IPC: A61M1/14 ,  A61M1/28 ,  B01D61/26 ,  B01D61/32

CPC classification number: A61M1/281 ,  A61M1/16 ,  A61M1/1696 ,  A61M1/28 ,  A61M1/284 ,  A61M2205/122

Abstract: A method for aligning a disposable cassette within a dialysis machine includes actuating a pump head toward the disposable cassette and to contact a pumping portion of the disposable cassette and shift the disposable cassette if need be into proper operational alignment and locking the disposable cassette in place.

Abstract translation: 用于对准透析机内的一次性盒子的方法包括：朝向一次性盒子致动泵头，并且如果需要进行适当的操作对准并将一次性盒锁定在适当位置，则将一次性盒的泵送部分接触并移动一次性盒。

公开(公告)号：US07285299B1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-23

申请号：US10369318

申请日：2003-02-18

Applicant: David Howard

Inventor： David Howard

IPC: A23B4/005

CPC classification number: A23B4/0056 ,  A23L3/04 ,  A23L3/185

Abstract: A method of surface pasteurizing precooked food products which are contained in packages. The method preferably comprises the steps of continuously heating the packages of the precooked food product such that the outer surfaces of the products contained within the packages are taken to an effective pasteurization temperature and then continuously cooling the packages of product. The heating and cooling steps are preferably conducted in a manner such that no more than a 10° temperature increase and preferably substantially no temperature increase occurs in the internal core of the product as a result of the heating step.

Abstract translation: 一种表面巴氏灭菌包装中预制食品的方法。 该方法优选包括以下步骤：连续地加热预煮食品的包装，使得包装在包装内的产品的外表面被带到有效的巴氏杀菌温度，然后连续地冷却产品包装。 加热和冷却步骤优选以使得由于加热步骤而在产品的内核中不超过10℃的温度升高，优选基本上不发生温度升高的方式进行。

公开(公告)号：US20060252218A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-09

申请号：US11121360

申请日：2005-05-03

Applicant: Hadi Abdul-Ridha ,  David Howard

Inventor： Hadi Abdul-Ridha ,  David Howard

IPC: H01L21/20

CPC classification number: H01L23/5223 ,  H01L28/60 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a method for fabricating a MIM capacitor in a semiconductor die includes a step of depositing a first interconnect metal layer. The method further includes depositing a high-k dielectric layer comprising AlNX (aluminum nitride) on the first interconnect layer. The method further includes depositing a layer of MIM capacitor metal on the high-k dielectric layer. The method further includes etching the layer of MIM capacitor metal to form an upper electrode of the MIM capacitor. According to this exemplary embodiment, the first interconnect metal layer, the high-k dielectric layer, and the layer of MIM capacitor metal can be deposited in a PVD process chamber. The method further includes etching the high-k dielectric layer to form a MIM capacitor dielectric segment and etching the first interconnect metal layer to form a lower electrode of the MIM capacitor.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个实施例，在半导体管芯中制造MIM电容器的方法包括沉积第一互连金属层的步骤。 该方法还包括在第一互连层上沉积包含AlN（N 2）的高k电介质层。 该方法还包括在高k电介质层上沉积MIM电容器金属层。 该方法还包括蚀刻MIM电容器金属层以形成MIM电容器的上电极。 根据该示例性实施例，第一互连金属层，高k电介质层和MIM电容器金属层可以沉积在PVD处理室中。 该方法还包括蚀刻高k电介质层以形成MIM电容器介电段并蚀刻第一互连金属层以形成MIM电容器的下电极。

公开(公告)号：US20060145035A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-06

申请号：US11015862

申请日：2004-12-20

Applicant: Floyd Howard ,  David Howard

Inventor： Floyd Howard ,  David Howard

IPC: A45D19/04

CPC classification number: A47B81/005 ,  G10G7/00

Abstract: A vertical rack used for the placement and storage of a musical conductor's batons so as to minimize or prevent baton shaft from becoming warped when stored in a flat or horizontal position. The said rack having a base 12 of sufficient thickness and width or diameter to support rack without tipping over. A decorative machined spindle 16 attached into the base 12 and the top 20 and of sufficient height to accommodate various lengths of batons in a suspended vertical position while preventing the baton shaft from touching the base 12 surface. A top 20 of adequate diameter or width to allow several baton shafts to pass through and be supported by their handles. Clear plastic tubes 24 affixed into the top of riser 14 and into the lower surface of the top 20 which allows the baton shaft to pass through affording additional protection.

Abstract translation: 用于放置和储存音乐指挥棒的立式机架，以便在储存在平坦或水平位置时最小化或防止指挥棒扭曲。 所述机架具有足够厚度和宽度或直径的基座12，以支撑机架而不倾翻。 安装在基座12和顶部20中并具有足够高度的装饰加工心轴16，以适应各种长度的警棍处于悬挂的垂直位置，同时防止警棍轴接触基座12的表面。 一个足够的直径或宽度的前20个，以允许几个指挥棒轴通过并由其手柄支撑。 透明塑料管24固定在提升管14的顶部并进入顶部20的下表面，这允许指挥棒轴穿过提供额外的保护。

公开(公告)号：US07064361B1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-20

申请号：US10865634

申请日：2004-06-10

Applicant: David Howard ,  Marco Racanelli ,  Greg D. U'Ren

Inventor： David Howard ,  Marco Racanelli ,  Greg D. U'Ren

IPC: H01L29/739

CPC classification number: H01L29/66287 ,  H01L21/8249 ,  H01L29/1004 ,  H01L29/167 ,  H01L29/66242 ,  H01L29/66272

Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment, an NPN bipolar transistor comprises a base layer situated over a collector, where the base layer comprises an intrinsic base region and an extrinsic base region. The NPN bipolar transistor may be, for example, an NPN silicon-germanium heterojunction bipolar transistor. The base layer can be, for example, silicon-germanium. According to this exemplary embodiment, the NPN bipolar transistor further comprises a cap layer situated over the base layer, where a portion of the cap layer is situated over the extrinsic base region, and where the portion of the cap layer situated over the extrinsic base region comprises an indium dopant. The cap layer may be, for example, polycrystalline silicon. According to this exemplary embodiment, the NPN bipolar transistor may further comprise an emitter situated over the intrinsic base region. The emitter may be, for example, polycrystalline silicon.

Abstract translation: 根据一个示例性实施例，NPN双极晶体管包括位于集电极上方的基极层，其中基极层包含本征基极区域和外部基极区域。 NPN双极晶体管可以是例如NPN硅 - 锗异质结双极晶体管。 基层可以是例如硅 - 锗。 根据该示例性实施例，NPN双极晶体管还包括位于基极层之上的覆盖层，其中覆盖层的一部分位于外部本体区域之上，并且其中覆盖层的位于外部基极区域之上的部分 包括铟掺杂剂。 盖层可以是例如多晶硅。 根据该示例性实施例，NPN双极晶体管还可以包括位于本征基极区域上方的发射极。 发射极可以是例如多晶硅。

公开(公告)号：US20050152433A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US10755771

申请日：2004-01-12

Applicant: David Howard ,  Eskedar Abebe ,  Barton Snow

Inventor： David Howard ,  Eskedar Abebe ,  Barton Snow

IPC: G01K1/14 ,  G01K13/02 ,  G01K1/08 ,  G01K1/00 ,  G01K13/00

CPC classification number: G01K1/14 ,  G01K13/02

Abstract: A method of mounting an instrument probe using an adapter post is provided. The method includes coupling an attachment end of the adapter post to a first wall defined between a cavity and an annulus, coupling an opposite sealing end of the adapter post to a second wall defined between the annulus and the ambient area, sealing the adapter post to compensate for a relative movement between the first wall and the second wall such that the sealing is maintained, and inserting the instrument probe at least partially within the adapter post to monitor a process parameter within the cavity.

Abstract translation: 提供了使用适配器支架安装仪器探针的方法。 该方法包括将适配器柱的附接端联接到限定在空腔和环之间的第一壁，将适配器柱的相对的密封端连接到限定在环空和环境区域之间的第二壁上，将适配器柱密封到 补偿第一壁和第二壁之间的相对运动，使得保持密封，并且将仪器探针至少部分地插入适配器柱内以监测腔内的工艺参数。

公开(公告)号：US06675589B1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-13

申请号：US10370987

申请日：2003-02-20

Applicant: David Howard

Inventor： David Howard

IPC: F25D1306

CPC classification number: F25D13/067 ,  A23B7/0416 ,  F25D2400/30

Abstract: A freeze-crusting process and a vertical freezing apparatus preferred for use in the inventive freeze-crusting process. The freeze-crusting process preferably comprises the steps of (a) continuously delivering food products through the freezing apparatus and (b) exposing the food products to cold circulating air within the freezing apparatus in a manner effective for freezing an outermost layer of the food product. The inventive crusting process is particularly well-suited for preparing food logs and other products for slicing.

Abstract translation: 优选用于本发明的冷冻干燥方法的冻结方法和垂直冷冻装置。 冷冻干燥方法优选包括以下步骤：（a）连续地通过冷冻装置输送食品，和（b）以有效冷冻食品的最外层的方式将食品暴露在冷冻装置内的冷循环空气中 。 本发明的结皮工艺特别适用于制备食用原木和其他用于切片的产品。

公开(公告)号：US06396122B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-28

申请号：US09658483

申请日：2000-09-08

Applicant: David Howard ,  Bin Zhao ,  Q. Z. Liu

Inventor： David Howard ,  Bin Zhao ,  Q. Z. Liu

IPC: H01L2900

CPC classification number: H01L28/10 ,  H01L27/08

Abstract: According to various disclosed embodiments, a conductor is patterned in a dielectric. The conductor can be patterned, for example, in the shape of a square spiral. The conductor can comprise, for example, copper, aluminum, or copper-aluminum alloy. The dielectric can be, for example, silicon oxide or a low-k dielectric. A spin-on matrix containing high permeability particles is then deposited adjacent to the patterned conductor. The high permeability particles comprise material having a permeability substantially higher than the permeability of the dielectric. The high permeability particles can comprise, for example, nickel, iron, nickel-iron alloy, or magnetic oxide. As a result, an inductor having a high inductance value is achieved without lowering the quality factor of the inductor.

Abstract translation: 根据各种公开的实施例，导体在电介质中图案化。 导体可以被图案化，例如，呈正方形螺旋形。 导体可以包括例如铜，铝或铜 - 铝合金。 电介质可以是例如氧化硅或低k电介质。 然后将包含高磁导率颗粒的旋涂基体沉积在图案化导体附近。 高磁导率颗粒包括具有比电介质的磁导率显着更高的磁导率的材料。 高磁导率颗粒可以包括例如镍，铁，镍 - 铁合金或磁性氧化物。 结果，实现了具有高电感值的电感器，而不降低电感器的品质因数。