Patents by Inventor Michael Gilson

Michael Gilson 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: 20240137613
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for tailoring related episode content within an episode, thereby improving a user's experience. In response to receiving a request for an episode, several factors may be considered when determining how much of the related episode content to provide. These factors may include information such as whether the user has already viewed a previous episode, the elapsed time since viewing the previous episode and a user preference. Related episode content may be modified to remove portions previously viewed by a user, depending on factors such as the elapsed time and a user preference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Ross Gilson, Michael Sallas, Chris Bastian, Slade Mitchell, Amit Garg, John Leddy
  • Patent number: 11960903
    Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for adaptive settings for a device. An example method can comprise utilizing a first configuration setting for a feature in a device, detecting a change in a device factor, and utilizing a second configuration setting for the feature in the device in response to the detected change. Another example method can comprise detecting a change in a device factor, activating a device feature, determining whether a change threshold has been exceeded, and updating a configuration setting for a device feature if the change threshold has been exceeded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Sallas, Ross Gilson
  • Publication number: 20050031657
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for producing micro-vessels for holding small volumes of chemical reactants and fusing same to form microreactors and method of using same, wherein the micro-vessels are micron sized, surfactant stabilized water droplets called hydrosomes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Gilson, Kristian Helmerson, Rani Kishore
  • Patent number: 5402924
    Abstract: A visor attachment which can be easily affixed to and removed from the visor of an automobile, truck or aircraft. The device includes a "U" shapped frame constructed from a moldable plastic, a stretchable mesh panel spanning the frame and a pair of elastic bands connected to the sides of the frame and adapted to encircle the visor in a manner to hold the attachment securely in place. The mesh panel is provided with a multiplicity of contiguous openings so that articles contained within the pouch can easily be seen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Inventor: Michael Gilson