Patents Assigned to HORIZON GROUP-USA
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Patent number: 11158131Abstract: A user can use a camera of a smart device to capture a video of the user's surroundings, and the smart device may superimpose a virtual object on the image being captured by the smart device. The virtual object can be selected based on actual objects in the surrounding environment of the smart device, e.g., a chalk drawing on the floor. The application may consider other factors in selecting the item, e.g., the user's profile and geolocation as well as features downloaded by user of the application, e.g., characters, accessories, masks, avatars, etc. The application can enable the user to interact with the virtual object by allowing the user to customize the object and add features to it.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2021Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Horizon Group USA, Inc.Inventors: Evan Buzzerio, Hiu Lee
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Patent number: 11017609Abstract: A user can use a camera of a smart device to capture a video of the user's surroundings, and the smart device may superimpose a virtual object on the image being captured by the smart device. The virtual object can be selected based on actual objects in the surrounding environment of the smart device, e.g., a chalk drawing on the floor. The application may consider other factors in selecting the item, e.g., the user's profile and geolocation as well as features downloaded by user of the application, e.g., characters, accessories, masks, avatars, etc. The application can enable the user to interact with the virtual object by allowing the user to customize the object and add features to it.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Horizon Group USA, INCInventors: Evan Buzzerio, Hiu Lee
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Patent number: 10250256Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide for an improved system and method of identifying objects using capacitive sensing technology. Embodiments provide for a sensing array including a plurality of capacitive sensor pads, as well as a microcontroller configured to detect and identify the plurality of objects. Embodiments further provide for encoding each of the plurality of objects with a unique ternary code.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2018Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Horizon Group USA, Inc.Inventors: Charles R. Mahoney, Stephen Weiss
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Patent number: 10128837Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide for an improved system and method of identifying objects using capacitive sensing technology. Embodiments provide for a sensing array including a plurality of capacitive sensor pads, as well as a microcontroller configured to detect and identify the plurality of objects. Embodiments further provide for encoding each of the plurality of objects with a unique ternary code.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2018Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Horizon Group USA, INCInventors: Charles R. Mahoney, Stephen Weiss
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Patent number: 9617403Abstract: A putty material primarily used as a toy which is solid and capable of flowing for forming, preferably by manual manipulation, onto various pleasing shapes. This putty material is used primarily by children as an amusement device. The putty material is formed from a homogeneous mixture of primarily water, polyvinyl alcohol, gum, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and a small amount of borax wherein the ratio by weight of borax to polyvinyl alcohol is preferably in the range of between 1:12 to 1:22. The toy modeling composition can be formed opaque or translucent and can be dyed, particularly when clear, to create various overall artistic effects, and glitter can be applied on the paste to create unusual aesthetic effects, particularly when using white glitter. Coloration can be applied to the materials with translucent ink or with a marker.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2013Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: HORIZON GROUP USAInventor: Roshan Wijerama
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Patent number: 9321924Abstract: A magnetizable ink contains at least 65% of magnetizable particles having a modal diameter between 3 ?m and 10 ?m. The particles may have a size distribution with 0% above 18 micron and not greater than 20% under 0.5 micron. The particles may have a surface area less than 50,000 cm2 per cm3, and/or the ink may have a viscosity less than 16,000 cps when ready to print. Where the particles are rounded, magnetically soft iron particles, the surface area may be less than 12,000 cm2 per cm3 and the viscosity may be less than 1,500 cps.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: HORIZON GROUP USA, INC.Inventor: Roger Burrows
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Publication number: 20130291994Abstract: Weaving apparatus for use in weaving threads into a woven structure includes a base including a retaining structure, a support portion removably engaging with the retaining structure, and a first insert engaging with the support portion. The first insert includes an upper portion defining a receptacle, and a second insert includes a base having an upper portion and a wall projecting from a lower surface of the upper portion. The second insert is positionable in engagement with the first insert by positioning the wall of the second insert at least partly into the receptacle of the first insert. A weaving platform is operatively positioned between the first and second inserts and around at least part of the wall of the second insert. The weaving platform includes slits around its circumference adapted to secure threads during use of the apparatus for weaving.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: Horizon Group USA Inc.Inventors: Roshan Wijerama, Azhelle Ashley Wade, Mary Josephine Feliciano, Emmanuel Riego Valdez, JR.
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Patent number: 8561650Abstract: Weaving apparatus for use in weaving threads into a woven structure includes a base including a retaining structure, a support portion removably engaging with the retaining structure, and a first insert engaging with the support portion. The first insert includes an upper portion defining a receptacle, and a second insert includes a base having an upper portion and a wall projecting from a lower surface of the upper portion. The second insert is positionable in engagement with the first insert by positioning the wall of the second insert at least partly into the receptacle of the first insert. A weaving platform is operatively positioned between the first and second inserts and around at least part of the wall of the second insert. The weaving platform includes slits around its circumference adapted to secure threads during use of the apparatus for weaving.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Horizon Group USA, Inc.Inventors: Roshan Wijerama, Azhelle Ashley Wade, Mary Josephine Feliciano, Emmanuel Riego Valdez, Jr.
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Patent number: 8485748Abstract: Art instrument having a self-contained reservoir for storing and dispensing application liquid includes a reservoir body for containing the application liquid and a dispensing assembly that dispenses the application liquid from the reservoir. The dispensing assembly includes an applicator, a primary orifice restrictor including a channel, a movable actuating assembly that retains the applicator and the primary orifice restrictor and is movably connected to the reservoir body, and a secondary orifice restrictor arranged in an opening of the reservoir body and includes an initially closed channel. The instrument also includes a partly movable control mechanism that controls movement of the actuating assembly relative to the reservoir body. The control mechanism having a configuration in which it prevents opening of the closed channel and thereby prevents leakage of application liquid from the reservoir prior to manual activation by a user.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Horizon Group USA, Inc.Inventor: Qiu Jun
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Patent number: 8476343Abstract: A putty material primarily used as a toy which is solid and capable of flowing for forming, preferably by manual manipulation, onto various pleasing shapes. This putty material is used primarily by children as an amusement device. The putty material is formed from a homogeneous mixture of primarily water, polyvinyl alcohol, gum, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and a small amount of borax wherein the ratio by weight of borax to polyvinyl alcohol is preferably in the range of between 1:12 to 1:22. The toy modeling composition can be formed opaque or translucent and can be dyed, particularly when clear, to create various overall artistic effects, and glitter can be applied on the paste to create unusual aesthetic effects, particularly when using white glitter. Coloration can be applied to the materials with translucent ink or with a marker.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2009Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Horizon Group USAInventor: Roshan Wijerama
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Publication number: 20130055509Abstract: Kit for tie-dyeing an object includes a utensil that retains the object, at least one container of dyeing material, at least one device for maintaining a gathered portion of the object together, and an optional instruction manual or idea guide. The utensil includes a base that can retain the dye containers and devices and an insert arranged in connection with the base. The insert is used during the tie-dyeing and includes a grate elevated from a bottom of the insert, defined by a bottom part, and having a plurality of apertures. The grate forms a support surface for the object and enables dye to flow through the apertures onto the bottom of the insert. The grate can be separated from the bottom part for cleaning and the bottom part can be removed from the base for cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: Horizon Group USA, Inc.Inventor: Roshan Wijerama
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Patent number: 8360671Abstract: Art instrument having a self-contained reservoir for storing and dispensing application liquid includes a reservoir body for containing the application liquid and a dispensing assembly that dispenses the application liquid from the reservoir. The dispensing assembly includes an applicator, a primary orifice restrictor including a channel, a movable actuating assembly that retains the applicator and the primary orifice restrictor and is movably connected to the reservoir body, and a secondary orifice restrictor arranged in an opening of the reservoir body and includes an initially closed channel. The instrument also includes a partly movable control mechanism that controls movement of the actuating assembly relative to the reservoir body. The control mechanism having a configuration in which it prevents opening of the closed channel and thereby prevents leakage of application liquid from the reservoir prior to manual activation by a user.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Horizon Group USA, Inc.Inventor: Qiu Jun
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Publication number: 20120325849Abstract: Art instrument having a self-contained reservoir for storing and dispensing application liquid includes a reservoir body for containing the application liquid and a dispensing assembly that dispenses the application liquid from the reservoir. The dispensing assembly includes an applicator, a primary orifice restrictor including a channel, a movable actuating assembly that retains the applicator and the primary orifice restrictor and is movably connected to the reservoir body, and a secondary orifice restrictor arranged in an opening of the reservoir body and includes an initially closed channel. The instrument also includes a partly movable control mechanism that controls movement of the actuating assembly relative to the reservoir body. The control mechanism having a configuration in which it prevents opening of the closed channel and thereby prevents leakage of application liquid from the reservoir prior to manual activation by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: Horizon Group USA, Inc.Inventor: Qiu Jun
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Publication number: 20120129146Abstract: Various articles, such as notebooks, notepads, journals and folders, that include an integrated or integral erasable writing panel. The writing panel may be a cover member of the article, e.g., on a front surface thereof, and includes a substrate and a transparent or translucent sheet superposed relative to the substrate to overlie or be apart from the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: Horizon Group USA, Inc.Inventor: Roshan WIJERAMA
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Publication number: 20120027500Abstract: Art instrument having a self-contained reservoir for storing and dispensing application liquid includes a reservoir body for containing the application liquid and a dispensing assembly that dispenses the application liquid from the reservoir. The dispensing assembly includes an applicator, a primary orifice restrictor including a channel, a movable actuating assembly that retains the applicator and the primary orifice restrictor and is movably connected to the reservoir body, and a secondary orifice restrictor arranged in an opening of the reservoir body and includes an initially closed channel. The instrument also includes a partly movable control mechanism that controls movement of the actuating assembly relative to the reservoir body. The control mechanism having a configuration in which it prevents opening of the closed channel and thereby prevents leakage of application liquid from the reservoir prior to manual activation by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Horizon Group USA, Inc.Inventor: Qiu Jun
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Patent number: 7374309Abstract: Waterproof miniature LED device including a cylinder having a first housing part with an internal thread and a second housing part with an external thread and rotatably coupled to the first housing part via engagement of the threads, an LED light assembly mounted to the cylinder and a dome connected to the cylinder and covering the LED light assembly. The cylinder defines a chamber for receiving batteries. Each housing part is conductive to enable formation of an electrical circuit including the batteries, LED light assembly and conductive portions of the housing parts. Illumination provided by the LED light assembly is controlled by rotating the housing parts relative to one another causing formation or interruption of the electrical circuit. An elastic ring covers a space between the housing parts alongside the threads to prevent water from entering between the threads into the interior of the cylinder and interrupting the electrical circuit.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2006Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Horizon Group - USA, Inc.Inventor: Judy Cutler-Bass
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Publication number: 20070267438Abstract: Dispensing apparatus for dispensing glue from a tube, such as a glitter glue tube, includes a housing, a cover member movably connected to the housing and defining a tube-receiving compartment with the housing which is opened upon movement of the cover member relative to the housing, an actuatable trigger arranged on the housing, and a compression mechanism arranged in the housing for engaging the tube when in the compartment and compressing the tube upon actuation of the trigger in order to cause glitter glue from the tube to be pushed out of a dispensing opening at a front end of the tube. Actuation of the trigger by the user therefore provides for a controlled dispensing of glue from the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2006Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: HORIZON GROUP - USA, INC.Inventor: Roshan Wijerama
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Publication number: 20070230168Abstract: Waterproof miniature LED device including a cylinder having a first housing part with an internal thread and a second housing part with an external thread and rotatably coupled to the first housing part via engagement of the threads, an LED light assembly mounted to the cylinder and a dome connected to the cylinder and covering the LED light assembly. The cylinder defines a chamber for receiving batteries. Each housing part is conductive to enable formation of an electrical circuit including the batteries, LED light assembly and conductive portions of the housing parts. Illumination provided by the LED light assembly is controlled by rotating the housing parts relative to one another causing formation or interruption of the electrical circuit. An elastic ring covers a space between the housing parts alongside the threads to prevent water from entering between the threads into the interior of the cylinder and interrupting the electrical circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2006Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: HORIZON GROUP-USA, INC.Inventor: Judy Cutler-Bass
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Patent number: D674190Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Horizon Group USA, Inc.Inventors: Roshan Wijerama, Azhelle Ashley Wade, Mary Josephine Feliciano, Emmanuel Riego Valdez, Jr.
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Patent number: D686253Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Horizon Group USA, Inc.Inventors: Roshan Wijerama, Azhelle Ashley Wade, Mary Josephine Feliciano, Emmanuel Riego Valdez, Jr.