Patents by Inventor Gregory R. BULLOCK

Gregory R. BULLOCK has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11938483
    Abstract: Provided herein are an optical test platform and corresponding method of manufacturing the same. The test platform may include a shell defining a cavity for receiving a sample tube, a first aperture, and a second aperture. The first aperture and the second aperture of the shell may each be configured to optically couple the cavity with an exterior of the shell. The test platform may further include a first window and a second window embedded in the shell. The first window may seal a first aperture and the second window may seal a second aperture. The first window and second window may each permit the optical coupling of the cavity with the exterior of the shell. The first window and the second window may be optically coupled via the cavity, and the shell may prohibit optical coupling between the first window and the second window through the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.
    Inventors: Jack R. Hoffmann, Jr., Gregory R. Maes, Jeffrey Edward Price, Jared Ian Bullock, Samuel B. Crandall, Jacky S. Yam, Christopher George Kocher, Walter J. Clynes
  • Publication number: 20230353529
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying electronic messages are disclosed. In one aspect, a method is performed at a computing device. The method includes: (1) receiving a plurality of electronic messages; (2) assigning a first subset of the messages to a predefined group category based on a set of content-based clustering rules and content in respective bodies of the messages; (3) concurrently displaying a second subset of the messages and a cluster graphic corresponding to the predefined group category, where the cluster graphic includes a label that describes the predefined group category; (4) while concurrently displaying the second subset of electronic messages and the cluster graphic, receiving user selection of the cluster graphic; and (5) in response, displaying a plurality of messages in the predefined group category, including displaying at least one message from the first subset of messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Itamar Gilad, Thompson Alexander Ivor Gawley, Jason Briggs Cornwell, Andrew Ward Moedinger, Jeroen Daniël Jillissen, Gregory R. Bullock, Kevin Smilak
  • Patent number: 11729131
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying electronic messages are disclosed. In one aspect, a method is performed at a computing device. The method includes: (1) receiving a plurality of electronic messages; (2) assigning a first subset of the messages to a predefined group category based on a set of content-based clustering rules and content in respective bodies of the messages; (3) concurrently displaying a second subset of the messages and a cluster graphic corresponding to the predefined group category, where the cluster graphic includes a label that describes the predefined group category; (4) while concurrently displaying the second subset of electronic messages and the cluster graphic, receiving user selection of the cluster graphic; and (5) in response, displaying a plurality of messages in the predefined group category, including displaying at least one message from the first subset of messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Itamar Gilad, Thompson Alexander Ivor Gawley, Jason Briggs Cornwell, Andrew Ward Moedinger, Jeroen Daniel Jillissen, Gregory R. Bullock, Kevin Smilak
  • Publication number: 20230016220
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying electronic messages are disclosed. In one aspect, a method is performed at a computing device. The method includes: (1) receiving a plurality of electronic messages; (2) assigning a first subset of the messages to a predefined group category based on a set of content-based clustering rules and content in respective bodies of the messages; (3) concurrently displaying a second subset of the messages and a cluster graphic corresponding to the predefined group category, where the cluster graphic includes a label that describes the predefined group category; (4) while concurrently displaying the second subset of electronic messages and the cluster graphic, receiving user selection of the cluster graphic; and (5) in response, displaying a plurality of messages in the predefined group category, including displaying at least one message from the first subset of messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Itamar Gilad, Thompson Alexander Ivor Gawley, Jason Briggs Cornwell, Andrew Ward Moedinger, Jeroen Daniël Jillissen, Gregory R. Bullock, Kevin Smilak
  • Patent number: 11483274
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying electronic messages are disclosed. In one aspect, a method is performed at a computing device. The method includes: (1) receiving a plurality of electronic messages; (2) assigning a first subset of the messages to a predefined group category based on a set of content-based clustering rules and content in respective bodies of the messages; (3) concurrently displaying a second subset of the messages and a cluster graphic corresponding to the predefined group category, where the cluster graphic includes a label that describes the predefined group category; (4) while concurrently displaying the second subset of electronic messages and the cluster graphic, receiving user selection of the cluster graphic; and (5) in response, displaying a plurality of messages in the predefined group category, including displaying at least one message from the first subset of messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Itamar Gilad, Thompson Alexander Ivor Gawley, Jason Gibbs Cornwell, Andrew Ward Moedinger, Jeroen Daniël Jillissen, Gregory R. Bullock, Kevin Smilak
  • Publication number: 20220052978
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying electronic messages are disclosed. In one aspect, a method is performed at a computing device. The method includes: (1) receiving a plurality of electronic messages; (2) assigning a first subset of the messages to a predefined group category based on a set of content-based clustering rules and content in respective bodies of the messages; (3) concurrently displaying a second subset of the messages and a cluster graphic corresponding to the predefined group category, where the cluster graphic includes a label that describes the predefined group category; (4) while concurrently displaying the second subset of electronic messages and the cluster graphic, receiving user selection of the cluster graphic; and (5) in response, displaying a plurality of messages in the predefined group category, including displaying at least one message from the first subset of messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: Google LLC
    Inventors: Itamar Gilad, Thompson Alexander Ivor Gawley, Jason Gibbs Comwell, Andrew Ward Moedinger, Jeroen Daniël Jillissen, Gregory R. Bullock, Kevin Smilak
  • Patent number: 11190476
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying electronic messages are disclosed. In one aspect, a method is performed at a computing device. The method includes: (1) receiving a plurality of electronic messages; (2) assigning a first subset of the messages to a predefined group category based on a set of content-based clustering rules and content in respective bodies of the messages; (3) concurrently displaying a second subset of the messages and a cluster graphic corresponding to the predefined group category, where the cluster graphic includes a label that describes the predefined group category; (4) while concurrently displaying the second subset of electronic messages and the cluster graphic, receiving user selection of the cluster graphic; and (5) in response, displaying a plurality of messages in the predefined group category, including displaying at least one message from the first subset of messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Itamar Gilad, Thompson Alexander Ivor Gawley, Jason Gibbs Cornwell, Andrew Ward Moedinger, Jeroen Daniël Jillissen, Gregory R. Bullock, Kevin Smilak
  • Publication number: 20200195598
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying electronic messages are disclosed. In one aspect, a method is performed at a computing device. The method includes: (1) receiving a plurality of electronic messages; (2) assigning a first subset of the messages to a predefined group category based on a set of content-based clustering rules and content in respective bodies of the messages; (3) concurrently displaying a second subset of the messages and a cluster graphic corresponding to the predefined group category, where the cluster graphic includes a label that describes the predefined group category; (4) while concurrently displaying the second subset of electronic messages and the cluster graphic, receiving user selection of the cluster graphic; and (5) in response, displaying a plurality of messages in the predefined group category, including displaying at least one message from the first subset of messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Itamar Gilad, Thompson Alexander Ivor Gawley, Jason Gibbs Cornwell, Andrew Ward Moedinger, Jeroen Daniël Jillissen, Gregory R. Bullock, Kevin Smilak
  • Patent number: 10616164
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying electronic messages are disclosed. In one aspect, a method is performed at a computing device. The method includes: (1) receiving a plurality of electronic messages; (2) assigning a first subset of the messages to a predefined group category based on a set of content-based clustering rules and content in respective bodies of the messages; (3) concurrently displaying a second subset of the messages and a cluster graphic corresponding to the predefined group category, where the cluster graphic includes a label that describes the predefined group category; (4) while concurrently displaying the second subset of electronic messages and the cluster graphic, receiving user selection of the cluster graphic; and (5) in response, displaying a plurality of messages in the predefined group category, including displaying at least one message from the first subset of messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Itamar Gilad, Thompson Alexander Ivor Gawley, Jason Gibbs Cornwell, Andrew Ward Moedinger, Jeroen Daniël Jillissen, Gregory R. Bullock, Kevin Smilak
  • Publication number: 20180324131
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying electronic messages are disclosed. In one aspect, a method is performed at a computing device. The method includes: (1) receiving a plurality of electronic messages; (2) assigning a first subset of the messages to a predefined group category based on a set of content-based clustering rules and content in respective bodies of the messages; (3) concurrently displaying a second subset of the messages and a cluster graphic corresponding to the predefined group category, where the cluster graphic includes a label that describes the predefined group category; (4) while concurrently displaying the second subset of electronic messages and the cluster graphic, receiving user selection of the cluster graphic; and (5) in response, displaying a plurality of messages in the predefined group category, including displaying at least one message from the first subset of messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Itamar Gilad, Thompson Alexander Ivor Gawley, Jason Gibbs Cornwell, Andrew Ward Moedinger, Jeroen Daniël Jillissen, Gregory R. Bullock, Kevin Smilak
  • Patent number: 10033679
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying electronic messages are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method includes, at a computing device, concurrently displaying (i) a user interface object that represents a group of messages and (ii) one or more first indicia of a number of messages that have a predefined display status, in the group of messages while foregoing displaying more than one message of the group of messages. The method also includes receiving a selection of the user interface object; and, in response to receiving the selection of the user interface object, displaying messages in the group of messages. The method further includes, in accordance with displaying the messages in the group of messages, modifying the one or more displayed first indicia of the number of messages, which have the predefined display status, in the group of messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Itamar Gilad, Thompson Alexander Ivor Gawley, Jason Briggs Cornwell, Andrew Ward Moedinger, Jeroen Daniël Jillissen, Gregory R. Bullock, Kevin Smilak
  • Publication number: 20150188869
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying electronic messages are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method includes, at a computing device, concurrently displaying (i) a user interface object that represents a group of messages and (ii) one or more first indicia of a number of messages that have a predefined display status, in the group of messages while foregoing displaying more than one message of the group of messages. The method also includes receiving a selection of the user interface object; and, in response to receiving the selection of the user interface object, displaying messages in the group of messages. The method further includes, in accordance with displaying the messages in the group of messages, modifying the one or more displayed first indicia of the number of messages, which have the predefined display status, in the group of messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Itamar GILAD, Thompson Alexander Ivor GAWLEY, Jason Briggs CORNWELL, Andrew Ward MOEDINGER, Jeroen Daniël JILLISSEN, Gregory R. BULLOCK, Kevin SMILAK