Patents Represented by Attorney Law Office of Scott C. Harris

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  • Tab winch for stage use
    Patent number: 8136794
    Abstract: A winch with adjustable arms allowing the length to be adjusted. The winch can have a very thin drum to allow it to fit in confined spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Vizio Inc.
    Inventor: James Kempf
  • Gobo wheel location drive
    Patent number: 8132473
    Abstract: A gobo wheel with automatic detection system that automatically detects a rotational position of the gobo. The rotational position can be detected by a magnetic marking system. Each of the gobos can be randomly placed within the holder. The position of the gobos can be automatically determined during a start up routine for example, and then those positions can be stored and used for later determination of a position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: James Bornhorst
  • Enhancing touch and feel on the internet
    Patent number: 8103973
    Abstract: A system for enabling touch and feel over the internet provides a three-dimensional representation of a good being sold, that three-dimensional representation being viewable from a number of different directions. In one embodiment, the good being sold is in a package and the package is displayed from the number of different directions. Another embodiment has the good being a book, and the inside and outside covers of the book are displayed and specified pages of the book can be displayed. The user can read from either the label or the covers just like as if the were actually handling the good.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Illinois Computer Research, LLC
    Inventor: Scott C Harris
  • Personal audio player with wireless file sharing and radio recording and timeshifting
    Patent number: 8099040
    Abstract: A portable MP3 player, which includes radio capability therein. The device includes a radio part which enables receiving radio, either over the airwaves, or via a network. The radio information can be time shared for later use, and sequences within the radio information can be identified for storage within the memory. The memory can store compressed information, such as MP3 information, indicative of songs which are stored. The memory can also store information that is received over the radio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Harris Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Scott C. Harris
  • Resonant multilayered impedance pump
    Patent number: 8092365
    Abstract: A multilayered impedance pump is formed by an inner tube and an outer tube which have different mechanical characteristics. The outer tube is relatively stiff, and can be used for a structural material. The inner tube is excitable, and a gel is placed between the inner and outer tube. The actuator actuates the gel to cause pressure waves along the inner tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Derek Rinderknecht, Morteza Gharib, Laurence Loumes, Arian Soroush Forouhar, Anna Hickerson
  • Active ID tags for increased range and functionality
    Patent number: 8094022
    Abstract: An RFID tag that uses multiple components to both receive and send information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: InfinID Technologies, Inc
    Inventors: Rodney M Goodman, Barry Edward Ambrose
  • Three color digital gobo system
    Patent number: 8094981
    Abstract: A system of digitally controlling light output by producing separate control signals for different colors of light. The light is contained in an optical waveguide, either prior to shaping or after shaping. Each of the control signals is coupled to a digitally controlled device which controls the shape of the light output. The digital controlling device can be digital mirror devices, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, L.C.C
    Inventor: Jeremiah J Harris
  • Counterfeit prevention system based on random positioning on a pattern
    Patent number: 8090952
    Abstract: A genuine detection part for a product formed by a label with a continually repeating pattern and with a sticker over the pattern. The position of the sticker is converted to a number, and encrypted with a private key, to form a signature. The product is only legitimate if the signature matches the position of the sticker on the pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventor: Scott C. Harris
  • Embedded driver for an electronic device
    Patent number: 8091095
    Abstract: An electronics module with driver information electronically associated therein. The driver information may be in a memory on the electronics module. The memory may store drivers for multiple operating systems, including a virtual machine type operating system that can be used with any processor or operating system that can run the virtual machine. The memory may alternatively store website information, e.g., an address of the website and codes to use on the website to get the right driver and to validate the hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Harris Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Scott C. Harris
  • Using biometrics as an encryption key
    Patent number: 8090162
    Abstract: An image of an biometric part is used as encryption or decryption key. The biometric part image is obtained, and items within the biometric part are analyzed. Relationships between those parts are determined, (e.g. ratios) between different parameters of different parts. Those ratios are then used to form the key. A sequence of biometric information can be used in which case both the information itself and the sequence are used to form to the key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Harris Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Scott C. Harris
  • Cooling system for a portable device
    Patent number: 8085537
    Abstract: A cellular cooling part includes a number at least one movable part, that can be the removable flap or movable cover for a fan. The fan, for example, can be moved or opened to expose it. A flap can also be opened. In addition, different covering structures can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Harris Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Scott C. Harris
  • Electronic game with actions based on real statistics
    Patent number: 8083577
    Abstract: Sports based computer game, e.g., football game, is played using data from actual games. Updates are received about new information from more recent games. Each game is divided into plays, and each play is characterized so that the play can be replayed on the game. Characteristics of the plays can be changed to simulate what is scenarios.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Harris Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Scott C. Harris
  • Intelligent display screen which interactively selects content to be displayed based on surroundings
    Patent number: 8081158
    Abstract: A display screen with a camera senses an image, detects characteristics of the image, and selects an item to be displayed based on the automatically detected characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Harris Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Scott C. Harris
  • Read/write encrypted media and method of playing
    Patent number: 8082592
    Abstract: A new media device including a decryption device that is operable to create a decryption key to read media. The decryption device is itself a read/write device that allows reducing or decrementing each time the decryption key is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Harris Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Scott C Harris
  • Layered dimmer system
    Patent number: 8081367
    Abstract: A dimmer wheel which is formed to absorb large amounts of light and to disperse the light that is absorbed. The dimmer wheel has a bottom surface that is irregular, and a reflective material in that bottom surface to scatter the light. A light absorbing material also receives some of the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: James Bornhorst
  • Earbud assembly
    Patent number: D653235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Vizio Inc.
    Inventor: Scott McManigal
  • Electronic device with dock
    Patent number: D654450
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Vizio Inc
    Inventors: Scott McManigal, Matthew McRae
  • Cellular phone casing
    Patent number: D654887
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Vizio Inc.
    Inventors: Scott McManigal, Matthew McRae
  • Sound bar speaker system
    Patent number: D654907
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Vizio Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Paul McManigal
  • Sound bar speaker system
    Patent number: D655274
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Vizio Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Paul McManigal