公开(公告)号：US06782511B1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-24

申请号：US09579825

申请日：2000-05-25

Applicant: Elof Frank ,  Bernd Braune ,  David Knapp ,  Pradeep Fernandes ,  Hans-Joachim Schmidt

Inventor： Elof Frank ,  Bernd Braune ,  David Knapp ,  Pradeep Fernandes ,  Hans-Joachim Schmidt

IPC: G06F1750

CPC classification number: G06F17/5045 ,  G06F17/505

Abstract: A business-to-business application service provider includes an Internet website and webserver with EDA-on-demand solutions for system-on-a-chip designers. Such website allows electronic designs in hardware description language to be uploaded into a front-end EDA design environment. A behavioral model simulation tool hosted privately on the webserver tests and validates the design. Such tool executes only in the secure environment of the business-to-business application service provider. The validated solution is then downloaded back over the Internet for a pay-per-use fee to the customer, and in a form ready to be placed and routed by a back-end EDA tool. Such validated design solutions are also downloadable to others in exchange for other designs, or available in technology libraries. The intellectual property created can be re-used, sold, shared, exchanged, and otherwise distributed efficiently and easily from a central for-profit clearinghouse.

Abstract translation: 企业对企业应用服务提供商包括一个互联网网站和具有EDA按需解决方案的网络服务器，用于系统级芯片设计者。 这样的网站允许以硬件描述语言的电子设计上传到前端EDA设计环境中。 网络服务器上私有的行为模型仿真工具进行测试并验证设计。 此类工具仅在企业对企业应用服务提供商的安全环境中执行。 经验证的解决方案然后通过互联网向客户下载一次付费的费用，并以后台EDA工具准备放置和路由的形式。 这些经过验证的设计解决方案也可以下载到其他设计中，以换取其他设计，或者可用于技术库。 创造的知识产权可以从中央营利交换所高效地轻易地重新使用，出售，共享，交换和分发。

公开(公告)号：US06310730B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-30

申请号：US09495610

申请日：2000-02-01

Applicant: David Knapp ,  Scott W. Sparrold

Inventor： David Knapp ,  Scott W. Sparrold

IPC: G02B2722

CPC classification number: F41G7/2213 ,  F41G7/2253 ,  F41G7/2293 ,  G02B26/101 ,  G02B27/0025

Abstract: An optical system includes a curved window, an asymmetric, scoop-shaped optical corrector adjacent to a curved inner surface of the window, an optical train positioned such that the optical corrector lies between the curved window and the optical train, a movable optical train support upon which the optical train is mounted, and a sensor disposed to receive an optical ray passing sequentially through the window, the optical corrector, and the optical train. The optical corrector has an inner surface and an outer surface, at least one of which has a shape defined by an asymmetric polynomial.

Abstract translation: 光学系统包括与窗口的弯曲内表面相邻的弯曲窗口，不对称的勺状光学校正器，光学校准器定位成使得光学校正器位于弯曲窗口和光学列车之间，可移动的光学列车支架 安装有光学系列的传感器，以及设置成接收依次通过窗口，光学校正器和光学系列的光线的传感器。 光学校正器具有内表面和外表面，其至少一个具有由非对称多项式定义的形状。

公开(公告)号：US09870915B1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-16

申请号：US15283400

申请日：2016-10-01

Applicant: David Knapp ,  Simon Huang ,  Jeffrey W. Anthis ,  Philip Alan Kraus ,  David Thompson

Inventor： David Knapp ,  Simon Huang ,  Jeffrey W. Anthis ,  Philip Alan Kraus ,  David Thompson

IPC: B44C1/22 ,  C03C15/00 ,  C03C25/68 ,  C23F1/00 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01J37/32 ,  H01L21/033

CPC classification number: H01L21/0332 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C08K3/04 ,  H01J37/32009 ,  H01J37/3244 ,  H01J2237/334 ,  H01L21/0206 ,  H01L21/0335 ,  H01L21/0337

Abstract: Embodiments include a method of processing a hardmask that includes forming an alloyed carbon hardmask over an underlying layer. In an embodiment, the alloyed carbon hardmask is alloyed with metallic-carbon fillers. The embodiment further includes patterning the alloyed carbon hardmask and transferring the pattern of the alloyed carbon hardmask into the underlying layer. According to an embodiment, the method may further include removing the metallic component of the metallic-carbon fillers from the alloyed carbon hardmask to form a porous carbon hardmask. Thereafter, the porous hardmask may be removed. In an embodiment, the metallic component of the metallic-carbon fillers may include flowing a processing gas into a chamber that volatizes the metallic component of the metallic-carbon fillers.

公开(公告)号：US08885478B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US12193328

申请日：2008-08-18

Applicant: Rainer P. Mueller ,  Horace C. Ho ,  Patrick Heck ,  David Knapp ,  Kevin Rolfes

Inventor： Rainer P. Mueller ,  Horace C. Ho ,  Patrick Heck ,  David Knapp ,  Kevin Rolfes

IPC: H04L12/26 ,  H04L12/54 ,  H04J3/00 ,  H04L12/835 ,  H04L12/801 ,  H04L12/825

CPC classification number: H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/18 ,  H04L47/263 ,  H04L47/266 ,  H04L47/30 ,  Y02D50/10

Abstract: A communication system, network, interface, and port architecture are provided for transporting data across a network. The network can be arranged by connecting the ports in a daisy chain fashion to achieve a ring architecture or topology. The network forwards data according to a specific network protocol. A first port forwards frames having a preemptive acknowledge field before the payload. A second port receives these frames, stores them in a frame buffer and modifies the preemptive acknowledge field according to its available frame buffer capacity. Said first port controls its data flow according to the modified preemptive acknowledge field.

Abstract translation: 提供通信系统，网络，接口和端口架构，用于通过网络传输数据。 可以通过以菊花链方式连接端口来实现网络，以实现环形架构或拓扑。 网络根据特定的网络协议转发数据。 第一个端口在有效载荷之前转发具有抢占确认字段的帧。 第二端口接收这些帧，将它们存储在帧缓冲器中，并根据其可用的帧缓冲器容量修改抢占确认字段。 所述第一端口根据修改的抢占确认字段控制其数据流。

公开(公告)号：US08060844B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-15

申请号：US12324742

申请日：2008-11-26

Applicant: Alexander Gidon ,  David Knapp

Inventor： Alexander Gidon ,  David Knapp

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06F17/505

Abstract: A method for generating timing constraint systems, where the constrained object is a digital circuit, is provided, where the constraints are generated for the use of a digital logic optimization (synthesis) tool. The synthesis tool is used to optimize the circuit, under the applied constraints, so that the circuit exhibits certain desirable timing properties, while at the same time minimizing hardware cost and various other properties. The particular class of timing constraints generated by the disclosed invention is useful when the circuit is to be retimed after optimization. Typically, the joint use of the described invention and retiming results in improvements in the overall cost/performance tradeoff curve of the design. The invention comprises a method that comprises the following steps: (1) the flip-flops of the design are replaced with buffers having a negative delay whose magnitude is approximately the desired clock cycle time of the design; and (2) cycles in the design are broken using flip-flops having an infinite or quasi-infinite clock frequency. Following optimization by the synthesis tool, the temporary changes can be reverted, and retiming performed on the circuit.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于产生定时约束系统的方法，其中约束对象是数字电路，其中为使用数字逻辑优化（综合）工具生成约束。 该合成工具用于在施加的约束条件下优化电路，使得电路具有某些期望的时序特性，同时最小化硬件成本和各种其它特性。 当所述电路在优化之后被重新定时时，由所公开的发明产生的特定类别的时序约束是有用的。 通常，联合使用所描述的发明和重新定时导致设计的整体成本/性能折衷曲线的改进。 本发明包括一种方法，其包括以下步骤：（1）设计的触发器被具有负延迟的缓冲器替换，其幅度近似为设计的期望时钟周期时间; 并且（2）设计中的周期使用具有无限或准无限时钟频率的触发器来断开。 通过综合工具进行优化后，可以恢复临时更改，并对电路进行重新定时。

公开(公告)号：US07799335B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-21

申请号：US10798592

申请日：2004-03-11

Applicant: Robert A. Herrmann ,  David Knapp

Inventor： Robert A. Herrmann ,  David Knapp

IPC: A61F2/00 ,  A61F13/00

CPC classification number: A61K9/0024 ,  A61K31/21 ,  A61K31/53 ,  A61K45/06 ,  A61L27/54 ,  A61L29/16 ,  A61L31/16 ,  A61L2300/114 ,  A61L2300/45 ,  A61L2300/602

Abstract: This invention relates to devices and methods for the local, differential delivery of nitric oxide within the body. The devices include devices having at least two differing nitric oxide donor compounds, such as nitric oxide donor compounds having differing half-lives and nitric oxide donor compounds having different release mechanisms. The devices also include devices having at least two chemically distinct compositions to which nitric oxide donor compounds are adsorbed or attached or within which the donor compounds are disposed. The devices are typically used to increase local nitric oxide concentration in the body upon placement of the medical article at a delivery position on or within a patient. The methods of the present invention include a method of treating an atherosclerotic lesion which comprises: exposing the lesion to a first higher concentration of nitric oxide effective to reduce the number of cells within the lesion; and subsequently exposing the lesion to a second lower concentration of nitric oxide effective to inhibit restenosis. The methods of the present invention also include methods for preferentially providing differing nitric oxide donor compounds within different tissues to effect therapy.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于局部，差异地递送体内一氧化氮的装置和方法。 所述装置包括具有至少两种不同一氧化氮供体化合物的装置，例如具有不同半衰期的一氧化二氮供体化合物和具有不同释放机制的一氧化氮供体化合物。 所述装置还包括具有至少两种化学上不同的组合物的装置，其中一氧化氮供体化合物被吸附或附着，其中配置施主化合物。 该装置通常用于在将医疗用品放置在患者身上或患者内的输送位置时增加身体中的局部一氧化氮浓度。 本发明的方法包括治疗动脉粥样硬化病变的方法，其包括：将病变暴露于第一高浓度的一氧化氮，有效减少损伤内的细胞数; 并随后将病变暴露于有效抑制再狭窄的第二较低浓度的一氧化氮。 本发明的方法还包括优先在不同组织内提供不同的一氧化氮供体化合物以实现治疗的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20090227949A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-10

申请号：US12399548

申请日：2009-03-06

Applicant: David Knapp ,  Timothy J. Mickley ,  John Chen ,  Derek Sutermeister ,  Toby Freyman ,  Gordon Kocur ,  Daniel Horn ,  Jim Anderson ,  Ben Arcand ,  Jay Rassat ,  Raed Rizq ,  Irina Nazarova ,  Dan Quillin ,  Jan Weber ,  Torsten Scheuermann

Inventor： David Knapp ,  Timothy J. Mickley ,  John Chen ,  Derek Sutermeister ,  Toby Freyman ,  Gordon Kocur ,  Daniel Horn ,  Jim Anderson ,  Ben Arcand ,  Jay Rassat ,  Raed Rizq ,  Irina Nazarova ,  Dan Quillin ,  Jan Weber ,  Torsten Scheuermann

IPC: A61M25/10

CPC classification number: A61M25/1029 ,  A61L29/085 ,  A61L29/16 ,  A61L2300/416 ,  A61M25/0045 ,  A61M25/10 ,  A61M2025/0056 ,  A61M2025/1031 ,  A61M2025/105 ,  B29L2009/005 ,  C08L53/02

Abstract: Catheter devices having an expandable balloon for delivering a therapeutic agent to a body site. The balloon has one or more folds which serve as a reservoir for containing the therapeutic agent. The fold may have any of various configurations to hold the therapeutic agent. In some cases, the balloon comprises one or more lobes that forms the fold(s). The therapeutic agent may be provided in various ways. For example, the therapeutic agent may be contained in packets that rupture upon expansion of the balloon, or as a plurality of discrete bulk masses, or sealed within compartments.

Abstract translation: 具有用于将治疗剂递送到身体部位的可膨胀气囊的导管装置。 气囊具有一个或多个折叠，其用作容纳治疗剂的储存器。 折叠可以具有保持治疗剂的各种构造中的任何一种。 在一些情况下，气囊包括形成褶皱的一个或多个凸起。 治疗剂可以以各种方式提供。 例如，治疗剂可以包含在囊膨胀时破裂的包装中，或者作为多个离散的体积块，或者密封在隔室内。

公开(公告)号：US07584441B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-01

申请号：US10665880

申请日：2003-09-19

Applicant: Alexander Gidon ,  David Knapp

Inventor： Alexander Gidon ,  David Knapp

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06F17/505

Abstract: A method for generating timing constraint systems, where the constrained object is a digital circuit., is provided, where the constraints are generated for the use of a digital logic optimization (synthesis) tool. The synthesis tool is used to optimize the circuit, under the applied constraints, so that the circuit exhibits certain desirable timing properties, while at the same time minimizing hardware cost and various other properties. The particular class of timing constraints generated by the disclosed invention is useful when the circuit is to be retimed after optimization. Typically, the joint use of the described invention and retiming results in improvements in the overall cost/performance tradeoff curve of the design. The invention comprises a method that comprises the following steps: (1) the flip-flops of the design are replaced with buffers having a negative delay whose magnitude is approximately the desired clock cycle time of the design; and (2) cycles in the design are broken using flip-flops having an infinite or quasi-infinite clock frequency. Following optimization by the synthesis tool, the temporary changes can be reverted, and retiming performed on the circuit.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于产生定时约束系统的方法，其中约束对象是数字电路，其中为使用数字逻辑优化（综合）工具生成约束。 该合成工具用于在施加的约束条件下优化电路，使得电路具有某些期望的时序特性，同时最小化硬件成本和各种其它特性。 当所述电路在优化之后被重新定时时，由所公开的发明产生的特定类别的时序约束是有用的。 通常，联合使用所描述的发明和重新定时导致设计的整体成本/性能折衷曲线的改进。 本发明包括一种方法，其包括以下步骤：（1）设计的触发器被具有负延迟的缓冲器替换，其幅度近似为设计的期望时钟周期时间; 并且（2）设计中的周期使用具有无限或准无限时钟频率的触发器来断开。 通过综合工具进行优化后，可以恢复临时更改，并对电路进行重新定时。

公开(公告)号：US07571085B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-04

申请号：US11535753

申请日：2006-09-27

Applicant: Alan Baumgartner ,  David Knapp

Inventor： Alan Baumgartner ,  David Knapp

IPC: G06F7/48 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/41865 ,  G05B2219/31034 ,  G05B2219/31042 ,  G05B2219/31044 ,  G05B2219/31292 ,  G05B2219/45018

Abstract: Systems and methods to select a vehicle component are provided. In at least one embodiment, a system receives first configuration data defining a first vehicle assembly configuration, category data defining a component category, and component data defining a vehicle component. The system stores the configuration data and the category data in memory. The system automatically determines whether the component data satisfies a selected vehicle assembly configuration definition and whether the component data satisfies a selected component category definition. The system outputs a representation of the vehicle component if the component data satisfies the selected vehicle assembly configuration definition and the selected component category definition thereby automatically selecting the component.

Abstract translation: 提供了选择车辆部件的系统和方法。 在至少一个实施例中，系统接收定义第一车辆组件配置，定义组件类别的类别数据和定义车辆部件的组件数据的第一配置数据。 系统将配置数据和类别数据存储在存储器中。 系统自动确定组件数据是否满足所选择的车辆组件配置定义以及组件数据是否满足所选择的组件类别定义。 如果组件数据满足所选择的车辆组件配置定义，则系统输出车辆部件的表示，并且所选择的部件类别定义从而自动选择部件。

公开(公告)号：US20080125895A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US11535753

申请日：2006-09-27

Applicant: Alan Baumgartner ,  David Knapp

Inventor： Alan Baumgartner ,  David Knapp

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/41865 ,  G05B2219/31034 ,  G05B2219/31042 ,  G05B2219/31044 ,  G05B2219/31292 ,  G05B2219/45018

Abstract: Systems and methods to select a vehicle component are provided. In at least one embodiment, a system receives first configuration data defining a first vehicle assembly configuration, category data defining a component category, and component data defining a vehicle component. The system stores the configuration data and the category data in memory. The system automatically determines whether the component data satisfies a selected vehicle assembly configuration definition and whether the component data satisfies a selected component category definition. The system outputs a representation of the vehicle component if the component data satisfies the selected vehicle assembly configuration definition and the selected component category definition thereby automatically selecting the component.

Abstract translation: 提供了选择车辆部件的系统和方法。 在至少一个实施例中，系统接收定义第一车辆组件配置，定义组件类别的类别数据和定义车辆部件的组件数据的第一配置数据。 系统将配置数据和类别数据存储在存储器中。 系统自动确定组件数据是否满足所选择的车辆组件配置定义以及组件数据是否满足所选择的组件类别定义。 如果组件数据满足所选择的车辆组件配置定义，则系统输出车辆部件的表示，并且所选择的部件类别定义从而自动选择部件。