Patents Assigned to The Invention Science Fund 1, LLC
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Patent number: 8224306Abstract: A second communication device is detected in proximity to a first communication device engaged in a call, and a substantially uninterrupted transfer of the call is made to the second device.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: The Invention Science Fund 1, LLCInventors: Paul G. Allen, Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Mark A. Malamud, John D. Rinaldo, Jr.
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Patent number: 7817030Abstract: Embodiments of a system including a remotely controlled reaction device and associated controller are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also disclosed. According to various embodiments, a reaction device is placed in an environment in order to perform a chemical reaction in an environment. Exemplary environments include a body of an organism, a body of water, or an enclosed volume of a fluid. In selected embodiments, a magnetic field, an electric field, or electromagnetic control signal may be used.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2005Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Invention Science Fund 1, LLCInventors: Leroy E. Hood, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Edward K. Y. Jung, Robert Langer, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Victoria Y. H. Wood
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Patent number: 7804419Abstract: Methods and systems for administering consumable compositions according to a programmed dosing schedule are provided. A method for administering a consumable composition may comprise one or more of the following steps: (a) dispensing a first dose of a consumable composition according to a programmed dosing schedule; and (b) detecting at least one ingestion of the consumable composition. A method for administering a consumable composition may comprise one or more of the following steps: (a) dispensing a first dose of a consumable composition according to a programmed dosing schedule; (b) detecting at least one aspect of the consumable composition; and (c) providing a user notification according to the aspect of the consumable composition. A system for administering a consumable composition may comprise: (a) means for dispensing a first dose of a consumable composition according to a programmed dosing schedule; and (b) means for detecting at least one ingestion of the consumable composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: The Invention Science Fund 1, LLCInventors: Roderick A. Hyde, Eric C. Leuthardt, Robert W. Lord, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, Jr.
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Patent number: 7798401Abstract: An apparatus, device, method, computer program product, and system that detects a first electronic device in a proximity to a second electronic device; and obtains an end user assistance corresponding to an at least substantially common aspect of the first electronic device and the second electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2005Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Invention Science Fund 1, LLCInventors: Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Mark A. Malamud, John D. Rinaldo, Jr.
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Patent number: 7796485Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for controlling access to information stored on memory or data storage devices are disclosed. In various embodiments, fluid-mediated modification of information or access to information is utilized. According to various embodiments, data storage devices designed for rotating access are described which include rotation-activated fluid control mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Invention Science Fund 1, LLCInventors: Bran Ferren, Eleanor V. Goodall, Edward K. Y. Jung
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Patent number: 7786465Abstract: Carbon nanotube template arrays may be edited to form connections between proximate nanotubes and/or to delete undesired nanotubes or nanotube junctions.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2005Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Invention Science Fund 1, LLCInventors: Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Clarence T. Tegreene, Charles Whitmer, Lowell L. Wood, Jr.
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Patent number: 7778124Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for controlling access to information stored on memory or data storage devices are disclosed. In various embodiments, fluid-mediated modification of information or access to information is utilized. According to various embodiments, data storage devices designed for rotating access are described which include rotation-activated fluid control mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2007Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Invention Science Fund 1, LLCInventors: Bran Ferren, Eleanor V. Goodall, Edward K. Y. Jung
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Patent number: 7770028Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for controlling access to information stored on memory or data storage devices are disclosed. In various embodiments, methods of retrieving information from a data storage device previously deactivated by modification or degradation of at least a portion of the data storage device are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2005Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Invention Science Fund 1, LLCInventors: Bran Ferren, Edward K. Y. Jung
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Patent number: 7725077Abstract: An apparatus, device, methods, computer program product, and system make a determination that a wireless device is in proximity to at least one secondary wireless device, and determine an aggregate user interface on the wireless device based on the determination.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: The Invention Science Fund 1, LLCInventors: Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, John D. Rinaldo, Jr., Lowell L. Wood, Jr.
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Patent number: 7721242Abstract: Carbon nanotube template arrays may be edited to form connections between proximate nanotubes and/or to delete undesired nanotubes or nanotube junctions.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2005Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: The Invention Science Fund 1, LLCInventors: Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Clarence T. Tegreene, Charles Whitmer, Lowell L. Wood, Jr.