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New Brighton, MN, United States of America

Merwin H Alferness

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 506(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 2,439 
 
Unisys Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1994-2004

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14 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6754879 - Method and apparatus for providing modularity to a behavioral description of a circuit design (2004-06-22),
2. 6684376 - Method and apparatus for selecting components within a circuit design database (2004-01-27),
3. 6247064 - Enqueue instruction in a system architecture for improved message passing and process synchronization (2001-06-12),
4. 6029205 - System architecture for improved message passing and process (2000-02-22),
5. 5966515 - Parallel emulation system and method (1999-10-12),
6. 5896522 - Selective emulation interpretation using transformed instructions (1999-04-20),
7. 5701316 - Method for generating an internet protocol suite checksum in a single (1997-12-23),
8. 5611065 - Address prediction for relative-to-absolute addressing (1997-03-11),
9. 5602998 - Dequeue instruction in a system architecture for improved message (1997-02-11),
10. 5577259 - Instruction processor control system using separate hardware and (1996-11-19),
11. 5555396 - Hierarchical queuing in a system architecture for improved message (1996-09-10),
12. 5414821 - Method of and apparatus for rapidly loading addressing environment by (1995-05-09),
13. 5379392 - Method of and apparatus for rapidly loading addressing registers (1995-01-03),
14. 5363490 - Apparatus for and method of conditionally aborting an instruction within (1994-11-08),

Title: Inventor Spotlight: Merwin H. Alferness

Introduction

Merwin H. Alferness, an innovative inventor based in New Brighton, Minnesota, has made significant contributions to the field of circuit design. With a remarkable portfolio of 14 patents, Alferness has focused on enhancing methodologies and apparatuses that improve circuit design efficiency and functionality.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions are a method and apparatus for providing modularity to a behavioral description of a circuit design. This innovative solution allows for selectively providing modularity and/or hierarchy through a template call in a behavioral description. By utilizing an expander preprocessor, a command line switch is employed for modular and hierarchical enhancements.

Another noteworthy invention is the method and apparatus for selecting components within a circuit design database. This invention allows for efficient selection processes through key features, such as targeting specific regions and levels of hierarchy, sorting by instance names, and net names, which streamlines the workflow for designers.

Career Highlights

Merwin H. Alferness has established his career at Unisys Corporation, where he has worked on improving circuit design methodologies. His insights and inventions have pushed the boundaries of how designers approach the complexities of circuit architecture.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Alferness has collaborated with prominent colleagues such as Joseph P. Kerzman and David R. Johnson. These partnerships have fueled creativity and innovation in their respective projects, resulting in valuable inventions that contribute to the advancing technology in electronic design.

Conclusion

Merwin H. Alferness continues to be a significant figure in the field of circuit design. His inventive spirit, combined with his collaborative work with industry peers, exemplifies the drive for innovation that can lead to remarkable advancements in technology. His contributions will undoubtedly influence future developments in the realm of circuit design and beyond.

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