Patents Assigned to CHIPS UNLIMITED, INC.
  • Systems and methods for particle pattern simulation
    Patent number: 10970433
    Abstract: A method is provided comprising, receiving, by a computer system comprising a processor and a tangible, non-transitory memory, particle parameters, creating, by the computer system, particle elements in accordance with the particle parameters, and building, by the computer system, a pattern using the particle elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Chips Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Matt, Kenneth Leo Haus, Ryan P. Salsman, Thomas Craig Valenty
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARTICLE PATTERN SIMULATION
    Publication number: 20190220557
    Abstract: A method is provided comprising, receiving, by a computer system comprising a processor and a tangible, non-transitory memory, particle parameters, creating, by the computer system, particle elements in accordance with the particle parameters, and building, by the computer system, a pattern using the particle elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: CHIPS UNLIMITED, INC.
    Inventors: MICHAEL MATT, KENNETH LEO HAUS, RYAN P. SALSMAN, THOMAS CRAIG VALENTY
  • Systems and methods for particle pattern simulation
    Patent number: 10282493
    Abstract: A method is provided comprising, receiving, by a computer system comprising a processor and a tangible, non-transitory memory, particle parameters, creating, by the computer system, particle elements in accordance with the particle parameters, and building, by the computer system, a pattern using the particle elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: CHIPS UNLIMITED, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Matt, Kenneth Leo Haus, Ryan P. Salsman, Thomas Craig Valenty
  • Systems and methods for mounting photographic equipment
    Patent number: 10175563
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided comprising a shaft having an axis and mounted to a boom structure, a support structure configured to be coupled to the shaft, wherein the support structure is configured to rotate about the axis. In addition, a method is provided comprising translating a cradle along a vertical axis, and rotating, in response to the translating, a support structure about a shaft, wherein the cradle is supported by the support structure, wherein the cradle remains stationary with regard to pitch rotation during the translating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: CHIPS UNLIMITED, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Matt
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT
    Publication number: 20180095345
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided comprising a shaft having an axis and mounted to a boom structure, a support structure configured to be coupled to the shaft, wherein the support structure is configured to rotate about the axis. In addition, a method is provided comprising translating a cradle along a vertical axis, and rotating, in response to the translating, a support structure about a shaft, wherein the cradle is supported by the support structure, wherein the cradle remains stationary with regard to pitch rotation during the translating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Chips Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Matt
  • Systems and methods for mounting photographic equipment
    Patent number: 9835934
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided comprising a shaft having an axis and mounted to a boom structure, a support structure configured to be coupled to the shaft, wherein the support structure is configured to rotate about the axis. In addition, a method is provided comprising translating a cradle along a vertical axis, and rotating, in response to the translating, a support structure about a shaft, wherein the cradle is supported by the support structure, wherein the cradle remains stationary with regard to pitch rotation during the translating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Chips Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Matt
  • DECORATIVE COLORED PARTICLE DISPERSION FOR USE IN SURFACE COATING COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20160369113
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to various composite slurries for use in seamless surface coverings and various methods for making the same. In particular, the present disclosure teaches various composite slurry compositions comprising, for example, a clear hardening material, a plurality of particles, a stabilizing filler, and an aggregate. Additionally, the present disclosure teaches various methods of forming composite slurry compositions for use in seamless surface coverings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicant: Chips Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Matt, Luis Hernandez, Darrell Sharon
  • Decorative colored particle dispersion for use in surface coating compositions and method for making same
    Patent number: 9457375
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to various composite slurries for use in seamless surface coverings and various methods for making the same. In particular, the present disclosure teaches various composite slurry compositions comprising, for example, a clear hardening material, a plurality of particles, a stabilizing filler, and an aggregate. Additionally, the present disclosure teaches various methods of forming composite slurry compositions for use in seamless surface coverings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: CHIPS UNLIMITED, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Matt, Luis Hernandez, Darrell Sharon
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARTICLE PATTERN SIMULATION
    Publication number: 20130173422
    Abstract: A method is provided comprising, receiving, by a computer system comprising a processor and a tangible, non-transitory memory, particle parameters, creating, by the computer system, particle elements in accordance with the particle parameters, and building, by the computer system, a pattern using the particle elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: CHIPS UNLIMITED, INC.
    Inventor: Chips Unlimited, Inc.
  • DECORATIVE COLORED PARTICLE DISPERSION FOR USE IN SURFACE COATING COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20110189391
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to various composite slurries for use in seamless surface coverings and various methods for making the same. In particular, the present disclosure teaches various composite slurry compositions comprising, for example, a clear hardening material, a plurality of particles, a stabilizing filler, and an aggregate. Additionally, the present disclosure teaches various methods of forming composite slurry compositions for use in seamless surface coverings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: CHIPS UNLIMITED, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Matt, Luis Hernandez, Darrell Sharon
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    Patent number: D679758
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Chips Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Matt
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    Patent number: D689556
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Chips Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Matt
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    Patent number: D895849
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Chips Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Matt