John W Sadler

US Patent:

6371370, Apr 16, 2002

Filed:

May 24, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/317654

Inventors:

John W. Sadler - Belmont CA
Andreas N. Dorsel - Menlo Park CA
Kenneth L. Staton - San Carlos CA

Assignee:

Agilent Technologies, Inc. - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

G06K 714

US Classification:

235454, 23546223, 235470, 369 4425, 369 4434

Abstract:

Apparatus and method for scanning a surface. An optical system generates a light beam to illuminate a surface. A carrier supports the surface for reciprocating motion with respect to the light beam to form one axis of a raster. A propulsion system moves the carrier at a substantially constant speed and a position sensor provides an output signal representing the surface position with respect to the light beam. A control system responsive to the output signal modulates a sample period reciprocally to carrier speed to achieve substantially constant scan length per sample and to control data acquisition timing.

US Patent:

6483091, Nov 19, 2002

Filed:

Oct 27, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/427967

Inventors:

John W. Sadler - Belmont CA
Kenneth L. Staton - San Carlos CA

Assignee:

Agilent Technologies, Inc. - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

G01J 120

US Classification:

2502012, 2502015

Abstract:

An inner control loop controls the relative position of a surface to be scanned with respect to a focal plane. An outer control loop responds to the location of the surface to be scanned with respect to a focal plane of the scan lens to generate a setpoint for the inner control loop. A sample-and-hold element disposed between the inner and outer control loops is switched by an edge or defect detector. It is preferred that the outer control loop has a time constant in the range of three to ten times longer than that of the inner control loop. The sample-and-hold element provides a gradual state transition upon the occurrence of an edge or a surface defect.

US Patent:

6592036, Jul 15, 2003

Filed:

Apr 16, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/124138

Inventors:

John W. Sadler - Belmont CA
Andreas N. Dorsel - Menlo Park CA
Kenneth L. Staton - San Carlos CA

Assignee:

Agilent Technologies Inc. - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

G06K 714

US Classification:

235454, 23546223, 235470, 369 4425, 369 4434

Abstract:

Apparatus and method for scanning a surface. An optical system generates a light beam to illuminate a surface. A carrier supports the surface for reciprocating motion with respect to the light beam to form one axis of a raster. A propulsion system moves the carrier at a substantially constant speed and a position sensor provides an output signal representing the surface position with respect to the light beam. A control system responsive to the output signal modulates a sample period reciprocally to carrier speed to achieve substantially constant scan length per sample and to control data acquisition timing.

US Patent:

6902112, Jun 7, 2005

Filed:

Jul 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/620918

Inventors:

John W. Sadler - Belmont CA, US
Andreas N. Dorsel - Menlo Park CA, US
Kenneth L. Staton - San Carlos CA, US

Assignee:

Agilent Technologies, Inc. - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

G06K007/14

US Classification:

235454, 23546233

Abstract:

Apparatus and method for scanning a surface. An optical system generates a light beam to illuminate a surface. A carrier supports the surface for reciprocating motion with respect to the light beam to form one axis of a raster. A propulsion system moves the carrier at a substantially constant speed and a position sensor provides an output signal representing the surface position with respect to the light beam. A control system responsive to the output signal modulates a sample period reciprocally to carrier speed to achieve substantially constant scan length per sample and to control data acquisition timing.

US Patent:

7027629, Apr 11, 2006

Filed:

Sep 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/238922

Inventors:

Herbert F. Cattell - Mountain View CA, US
Andreas N. Dorsel - Menlo Park CA, US
John W. Sadler - Belmont CA, US
Nicholas M. Sampas - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

Agilent Technologies, Inc. - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

G06K 9/00

US Classification:

382128, 382129, 382141

Abstract:

Methods for correcting systematic errors in the measured position of deposited features of a nucleic acid array on a substrate. Systematic errors are modeled by an algorithmic model based on measuring the positions (and possibly other properties) of a subset of the features, and a model is constructed for predicting deviations in feature position from an ideal grid. Deviations arising in the deposition process, the scanning process, or both may be corrected.

US Patent:

7412085, Aug 12, 2008

Filed:

Mar 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/375658

Inventors:

Herbert F. Cattell - Mountain View CA, US
Andreas N. Dorsel - Menlo Park CA, US
John W. Sadler - Belmont CA, US
Nicholas M. Sampas - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

Agilent Technologies, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

G06K 9/00

US Classification:

382128

Abstract:

Methods for correcting systematic errors in the measured position of deposited features of a nucleic acid array on a substrate. Systematic errors are modeled by an algorithmic model based on measuring the positions (and possibly other properties) of a subset of the features, and a model is constructed for predicting deviations in feature position from an ideal grid. Deviations arising in the deposition process, the scanning process, or both may be corrected.

US Patent:

7477753, Jan 13, 2009

Filed:

Jan 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/327283

Inventors:

James P. Buckley - San Jose CA, US
Robert Schindler - San Francisco CA, US
Pat Contioso - Sunnyvale CA, US
John Sadler - Belmont CA, US

Assignee:

InSound Medical, Inc. - Newark CA

International Classification:

H04R 25/00

US Classification:

381312, 381323, 381314, 381328

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention provide systems, assemblies and methods for packaging hearing devices to protect them during shipping and storage. Many embodiments provide packaging systems that allow metal-air battery powered hearing aids to be stored for several months or longer with a live battery and then ready for use upon opening of the packaging. One embodiment provides a packaging system for a hearing aid comprising a packaging container and a hearing aid disposed in the container. The container comprises an air-impermeable material and has a removal cap that forms an air-impermeable seal with the container. The hearing aid can be positioned on a compliant support coupled to the interior surface of the cap. The support and container protect the hearing aid from shock and vibration as well as reducing the application of force to sensitive components. The container can also include one or more structures for ESD protection.

US Patent:

7580537, Aug 25, 2009

Filed:

Jun 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/452610

Inventors:

Richard Carl Urso - Dublin CA, US
Adnan Shennib - Fremont CA, US
Greg Anderson - Fremont CA, US
Sunder Ram - San Jose CA, US
Robert Schindler - San Francisco CA, US
Ian Day - Fremont CA, US
James Buckley - San Jose CA, US
John Sadler - Belmont CA, US
Alex Tilson - Burlingame CA, US

Assignee:

InSound Medical, Inc. - Newark CA

International Classification:

H04R 25/00

US Classification:

381322, 381328

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention provide seals for retaining hearing devices in the ear canal. An embodiment provides a seal for a hearing device comprising a curved shell having a wall and an opening at a shell apex portion. The shell defines a cavity for retention of a device component. The shell wall has a shape configured to distribute compressive forces applied to the shell perimeter such that when the shell is positioned in the canal, the shell wall dynamically conforms to changes in the shape of the canal to maintain an acoustical seal between a shell exterior surface and the canal walls. The shell can include an anti-microbial coating to produce a reduction in bacteria contacting the coating. Also, the shell wall can have a water vapor transmission rate to reduce moisture accumulation in the canal during periods of extended wear to reduce the incidence of infection and otitis.