Michael Ray Griffin

US Patent:

7329887, Feb 12, 2008

Filed:

Dec 2, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/726225

Inventors:

Gordon D. Henson - Lake Elmo MN, US
Bonnie Weiskopf Albrecht - Lake Elmo MN, US
Donald K. Larson - Cedar Park TX, US
John J. Simbal - Lakeway TX, US
Michael A. Meis - Stillwater MN, US
Michael E. Griffin - Maplewood MN, US
Bruce R. Broyles - Oakdale MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

H01J 1/62

US Classification:

2504941, 313501, 359726

Abstract:

A photon emitting device comprises a plurality of solid state radiation sources to generate radiation. The solid state radiation sources can be disposed in an array pattern. Optical concentrators, arranged in a corresponding array pattern, receive radiation from corresponding solid state radiation sources. The concentrated radiation is received by a plurality of optical waveguides, also arranged in a corresponding array pattern. Each optical waveguide includes a first end to receive the radiation and a second end to output the radiation. A support structure is provided to stabilize the plurality of optical waveguides between the first and second ends. The photon emitting device can provide a replacement for a discharge lamp device in various applications including road illumination, spot lighting, back lighting, image projection and radiation activated curing.

US Patent:

7948016, May 24, 2011

Filed:

Nov 3, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/611556

Inventors:

Scott M. Schnobrich - Cottage Grove MN, US
Robert S. Clough - Saint Paul MN, US
Dennis E. Vogel - Lake Elmo MN, US
Michael E. Griffin - Maplewood MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - Saint Paul MN

International Classification:

H01L 29/76
H01L 23/58

US Classification:

257286, 257 40, 257 66, 257285, 257287, 257E21404, 257E21411, 257E21409, 257E21633, 257E21703, 257E29273, 438149, 438151, 438158

Abstract:

The present disclosure provides a method of making a thin film semiconductor device such as a transistor comprising the steps of: a) providing a substrate bearing first and second conductive zones which define a channel therebetween, where the channel does not border more than 75% of the perimeter of either conductive zone; and b) depositing a discrete aliquot of a solution comprising an organic semiconductor adjacent to or on the channel, where a majority of the solution is deposited to one side of the channel and not on the channel. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the solution is deposited entirely to one side of the channel, not on the channel, and furthermore the solution is deposited in a band having a length that is less than the channel length. The present disclosure additionally provides thin film semiconductor devices such as a transistors.

US Patent:

52631486, Nov 16, 1993

Filed:

Jan 4, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/293315

Inventors:

Curtis R. Jones - Cypress TX
Robert S. Gready - Houston TX
Roberta A. Walton - Houston TX
Scott C. Farrand - Houston TX
Pamela H. Williams - Houston TX
Beatrice D. Pipes - Houston TX
Montgomery C. McGraw - Spring TX
Daryl D. George - Houston TX
Michael R. Griffin - Houston TX

Assignee:

Compaq Computer Corporation - Houston TX

International Classification:

G06F 1200

US Classification:

395500

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for determining and selecting configuration options and settings of circuit boards used in a computer system is disclosed. The options and settings are placed in a file according to a given format, at which time the system determines if non-conflicting use of the common system resources is possible. If so, these option and setting parameters are used to configure the circuit boards.

US Patent:

56896000, Nov 18, 1997

Filed:

Aug 28, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/704208

Inventors:

Michael E. Griffin - Maplewood MN

Assignee:

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

G02B 636

US Classification:

385 88

Abstract:

An electronic circuit structure having a reduced size includes a circuit substrate, an aperture extending through the circuit substrate, and an electronic component suspended within the aperture. The suspension of the electronic component within the aperture significantly reduces the profile of the overall electronic circuit structure. The aperture further enables electronic components to be mounted in a partially overlapping fashion to reduce the surface area of the electronic circuit structure. The electronic circuit structure can make use of standard FR-4, G-10, or ceramic circuit substrates or multilayer flex circuits, as well as electronic components in the form of standard leaded integrated circuit packages. The mounting of the electronic component within the aperture of the circuit substrate provides an advantage of assisting in heat dissipation. The incorporation of mesh-like voltage and ground planes can further aid in heat dissipation and provide electrical isolation and capacitive filtering.

US Patent:

51611023, Nov 3, 1992

Filed:

Feb 13, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/311021

Inventors:

Michael R. Griffin - Houston TX
Daryl D. George - Houston TX
Curtis R. Jones - Cypress TX

Assignee:

Compaq Computer Corporation - Houston TX

International Classification:

G06F 900
G06F 1300
G06F 314

US Classification:

395800

Abstract:

A computer program permits a user to simulate configuring add-in boards for a computer system. A board may be "pulled" from an inventory list for inspection, and may be "inserted" into any legal slot in the computer system. The program can automatically generate any permissible configurations for the board, i. e. , configuration of the board's address resource allocations that avoid conflicts with the address resource allocations of other, already-installed boards. The user may select from among permissible configurations; for a selected configuration, the user may display to screen or printer a drawing of the switch- and jumper settings on the board that are needed to implement the selected configuration.

US Patent:

56318073, May 20, 1997

Filed:

Jan 20, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/376017

Inventors:

Michael E. Griffin - Maplewood MN

Assignee:

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

H05K 111
H05K 118
H05K 720
H05K 714

US Classification:

361794

Abstract:

An electronic circuit structure having a reduced size includes a circuit substrate, an aperture extending through the circuit substrate, and an electronic component suspended within the aperture. The suspension of the electronic component within the aperture significantly reduces the profile of the overall electronic circuit structure. The aperture further enables electronic components to be mounted in a partially overlapping fashion to reduce the surface area of the electronic circuit structure. The electronic circuit structure can make use of standard FR-4, G-10, or ceramic circuit substrates or multilayer flex circuits, as well as electronic components in the form of standard leaded integrated circuit packages. The mounting of the electronic component within the aperture of the circuit substrate provides an advantage of assisting in heat dissipation. The incorporation of mesh-like voltage and ground planes can further aid in heat dissipation and provide electrical isolation and capacitive filtering.

US Patent:

54064031, Apr 11, 1995

Filed:

Sep 14, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/944810

Inventors:

Michael E. Griffin - Maplewood MN
Christopher R. Yungers - Saint Paul MN

Assignee:

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company - Saint Paul MN

International Classification:

H04J 1408

US Classification:

359135

Abstract:

A transmitter for a data communication system includes a self configuration register for storing information about the configuration of a local data communication port and a data input register for storing data received from the port to be transmitted and a multiplexer for multiplexing information stored in the self configuration register into configuration data packets and information stored in the data input register into message data packets and transmitting those data packets over an optical fiber. A receiver for a data communication system includes a demultiplexer, an-other configuration register and an output register. The demultiplexer receives data, demultiplexes it and stores it in the output register. The output register transmits information in configuration data packets to the other configuration register and information in message data packets to the local data port.

US Patent:

49366629, Jun 26, 1990

Filed:

Feb 10, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/308610

Inventors:

Michael E. Griffin - Maplewood MN

Assignee:

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

G02B 636

US Classification:

350 9620

Abstract:

An optical fiber connector can be assembled without an adhesive using a known combination of a grooved mount and a sleeve that can either grip or release a stripped end of an optical fiber. The mount-sleeve combination is positioned within a housing which is open at one end to receive one or more stripped optical fibers and is formed at its other end with a tiny orifice that is radially aligned with a groove of the mount. After inserting a stripped optical fiber through the mount-sleeve combination and the orifice, the sleeve is allowed to grip the fiber, thus restraining it against longitudinal movement. Because of this restraint, the protruding portion of the fiber can be cleaved or polished along with the adjacent portions of the end cap. The housing preferably is formed by a thermoplastic shroud and a ceramic end cap in which the orifice is formed. The shroud preferably has an external latch by which the connector can be disconnectably fastened to a receptacle in a single motion to make low-loss connections to other optical fibers.

Address:

3230 Minnesota Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55447

Phone:

(612)5582250

VIN:

1GDS7DC45C1191838

Make:

GMC

Model:

SAVANA CARGO

Year:

2012

Address:

12707 Lacey Crst Dr, Houston, TX 77070

VIN:

1G8AJ55F77Z158203

Make:

SATURN

Model:

ION

Year:

2007