Patents by Inventor Michael D. Owens

Michael D. Owens 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).

  • Publication number: 20240152245
    Abstract: A computer system displays a first object that includes at least a first portion of the first object and a second portion of the first object and detects a first gaze input that meets first criteria, wherein the first criteria require that the first gaze input is directed to the first portion of the first object in order for the first criteria to be met. In response, the computer system displays a first control element that corresponds to a first operation associated with the first object, wherein the first control element was not displayed prior to detecting that the first gaze input met the first criteria, and detects a first user input directed to the first control element. In response to detecting the first user input directed to the first control element, the computer system performs the first operation with respect to the first object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Lee S. Broughton, Israel Pastrana Vicente, Matan Stauber, Miquel Estany Rodriguez, James J. Owen, Jonathan R. Dascola, Stephen O. Lemay, Christian Schnorr, Zoey C. Taylor, Jay Moon, Benjamin H. Boesel, Benjamin Hylak, Richard D. Lyons, Willliam A. Sorrentino, III, Lynn I. Streja, Jonathan Ravasz, Nathan Gitter, Peter D. Anton, Michael J. Rockwell, Peter L. Hajas, Evgenii Krivoruchko, Mark A. Ebbole, James Magahern, Andrew J. Sawyer, Christopher D. McKenzie, Michael E. Buerli, Olivier D. R. Gutknecht
  • Publication number: 20240077639
    Abstract: A system, method, and platform for detecting natural resources. Gravitational waves are measured utilizing one or more sensor systems associated with an exploration area. The one or more sensor systems include at least an accelerometer capturing measurements in a range of 1 microhertz to 100 microhertz that are stored in a memory associated with the accelerometer. A fast fourier transform is performed for the measurements to generate processed signals. Natural resources are determined proximate the one or more sensor systems from the processed signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Terahertz Ventures LLC
    Inventors: Michael John Harney, Mario Ninic, Kim Mansfield, Brian D. Owens
  • Patent number: 10460552
    Abstract: A gaming system includes at least one reel mechanism for a gaming machine. Each reel mechanism comprises a rotatable cylindrical reel basket, a light shield, and one or more light boards having first and second stationary light sources affixed thereon. The reel basket has first and second opposing light-diffusing rims and a symbol-bearing reel strip extending between the rims. The first and second stationary light sources are positioned to illuminate the first (and second) rim with first light and the reel strip with second light, respectively. The first and second light sources are positioned on opposite sides of a light shield. The light shield is positioned along and inside the first rim and inhibits the first light from illuminating a symbol-bearing region of the reel strip. A light guide is positioned between the first light sources and the first rim to maximize the flow of first light to the first rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles R. Miller, Sr., Michael D. Owens
  • Publication number: 20170053477
    Abstract: A gaming system includes at least one reel mechanism for a gaming machine. Each reel mechanism comprises a rotatable cylindrical reel basket, a light shield, and one or more light boards having first and second stationary light sources affixed thereon. The reel basket has first and second opposing light-diffusing rims and a symbol-bearing reel strip extending between the rims. The first and second stationary light sources are positioned to illuminate the first (and second) rim with first light and the reel strip with second light, respectively. The first and second light sources are positioned on opposite sides of a light shield. The light shield is positioned along and inside the first rim and inhibits the first light from illuminating a symbol-bearing region of the reel strip. A light guide is positioned between the first light sources and the first rim to maximize the flow of first light to the first rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: CHARLES R. MILLER, SR., MICHAEL D. OWENS
  • Publication number: 20170053478
    Abstract: A gaming system includes an outcome display device and a reel bezel assembly. The reel bezel assembly includes a bezel encompassing the outcome display device. The bezel includes a light pipe that extends between a proximal end and a distal end of the bezel, where the proximal end is closer to a player position in front of the gaming machine and the distal end is immediately adjacent to the outcome display device. A light source emits light directed at the proximal end of the bezel that propagates through the light pipe and illuminates the bezel. The bezel is made from a light-transmissive material and has a front surface facing the player position and a reflective rear surface. The bezel may also include light windows in the rear surface allowing one or more light sources to provide light emitted directly onto the outcome display device transversely through the bezel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: KARL E. WUDTKE, MICHAEL D. OWENS, VERNON BERNARD
  • Patent number: 8360378
    Abstract: A mobile electronic device support is disclosed for allowing a mobile electronic device to be removably secured to a surface, such as a column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Inventor: Michael D. Owens