James D Snyder

US Patent:

6338071, Jan 8, 2002

Filed:

Aug 18, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/377022

Inventors:

David J. Balaban - San Rafael CA
James Snyder - San Jose CA

Assignee:

Affymetrix, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

G06F 1700

US Classification:

707104, 707 6, 707 10, 707102

Abstract:

Described is a novel relational database architecture that is adapted to storing information regarding the terms of one or more contracts, and the actions required to be performed under it. The database resides on a computer-readable storage medium as part of a multi-user computer network. By using simple subroutines readily apparent to one skilled in the computer arts, one can automatically generate alerts whenever an action needs to be performed. These alerts are then transmitted to users along the multi-computer network, appearing in an e-mail message that specifies the action, the individuals performing it, and the duties of each of these individuals. In this manner, one can ensure timely execution of the actions required under a contract.

US Patent:

6449088, Sep 10, 2002

Filed:

Nov 5, 1993

Appl. No.:

08/147793

Inventors:

James T. Pettingell - Escondido CA
James T. Snyder - Poway CA

Assignee:

EmCal - San Diego CA

International Classification:

G02B 2100

US Classification:

359386, 359371, 359380, 359381, 359385

Abstract:

A variable dark-field illumination method and apparatus to produce microscopic and macroscopic images with a variable dark-field effect thereby making best use of various detector response characteristics. The variable dark-field of the invention is particularly characterized by an adjustable object contrast which optimizes the use of the various detectors dynamic range. The invention is particularly useful when coupled with a video camera and for macroscopic systems having a large depth object field. The dark-fields of the art have geometries which are objectionable because those geometries have very limited depths of field. The invention is particularly distinguished from the art as the dark-field methods and apparatuses of the art are generally geometrically restrictive and they do not provide variable contrast control for input images.

US Patent:

55660215, Oct 15, 1996

Filed:

Mar 23, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/409695

Inventors:

James T. Pettingell - Escondido CA
James T. Snyder - Poway CA

International Classification:

G02B 2126

US Classification:

359391

Abstract:

A microscope stage which provides for displacements in simultaneous rotation and linear translation or combinations thereof while also providing for optical coupling of an illumination light source to an object being addressed. The stage can generally be a plurality of optically transparent plates in proximity to one another having a grease interface therebetween. The grease allows movement of the plates with respect to each other in any direction parallel to their surfaces. The grease and plates are arranged to allow light to be transmitted therethrough. An object can be illuminated through the stage from a source located with the stage between the object and the source.