Patents by Inventor Alex Hall
Alex Hall 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).
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Patent number: 10639544Abstract: An interactive computer game is described which works in conjunction with a number of physical modules that a user can connect together in different ways to form a coherent physical whole object. The game receives data from the object via a wireless link, the data identifying at least which modules form part of the object and updates game play based on the data received. At some point within the game play, the game presents an objective or goal to the user which the user can only achieve by interacting with the physical object formed from the modules. In an embodiment, this interaction comprises re-arranging the modules or swapping modules to form an object with a different visual appearance, moving all or part of the object and/or interacting with a sensor on a module in the object. The game may receive further data from the object during the user interaction.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: James William Scott, Haiyan Zhang, Nicolas Villar, Greg Saul, Alexandra Keeley Bunting, Lee Jason Schuneman, Philip Robert Harrison, Jonathan Steven Robinson, Sabina Lopez-Moreno, Simone Rita Thomas, Patrizio Spadoni, Alex Hall, Tariq Adaci, Levi Naess, Sebastien Vandenberghe, Alma Coyolxauhqui Salinas Lopez, Simon Jay Carter
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Publication number: 20190232158Abstract: An interactive computer game is described which works in conjunction with a number of physical modules that a user can connect together in different ways to form a coherent physical whole object. The game receives data from the object via a wireless link, the data identifying at least which modules form part of the object and updates game play based on the data received. At some point within the game play, the game presents an objective or goal to the user which the user can only achieve by interacting with the physical object formed from the modules. In an embodiment, this interaction comprises re-arranging the modules or swapping modules to form an object with a different visual appearance, moving all or part of the object and/or interacting with a sensor on a module in the object. The game may receive further data from the object during the user interaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: James William Scott, Haiyan Zhang, Nicolas Villar, Greg Saul, Alexandra Keeley Bunting, Lee Jason Schuneman, Philip Robert Harrison, Jonathan Steven Robinson, Sabina Lopez-Moreno, Simone Rita Thomas, Patrizio Spadoni, Alex Hall, Tariq Adaci, Levi Naess, Sebastien Vandenberghe, Alma Coyolxauhqui Salinas Lopez, Simon Jay Carter
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Patent number: 10159894Abstract: An interactive computer game is described which works in conjunction with a number of physical modules that a user can connect together in different ways to form a coherent physical whole object. The game receives data from the object via a wireless link, the data identifying at least which modules form part of the object and updates game play based on the data received. At some point within the game play, the game presents an objective or goal to the user which the user can only achieve by interacting with the physical object formed from the modules. In an embodiment, this interaction comprises re-arranging the modules or swapping modules to form an object with a different visual appearance, moving all or part of the object and/or interacting with a sensor on a module in the object. The game may receive further data from the object during the user interaction.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: James William Scott, Haiyan Zhang, Nicolas Villar, Greg Saul, Alexandra Keeley Bunting, Lee Jason Schuneman, Philip Robert Harrison, Jonathan Steven Robinson, Sabina Lopez-Moreno, Simone Rita Thomas, Patrizio Spadoni, Alex Hall, Tariq Adaci, Levi Naess, Sebastien Vandenberghe, Alma Coyolxauhqui Salinas Lopez, Simon Jay Carter
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Patent number: 9663281Abstract: Multiple layer coextruded films of high melting temperature polymers and polyethylene permit the effective ultrasonic sealing of wet, contaminated sealing surfaces to produce water tight, leak free packages for wet product. The slurry filled packages may be used and stored at room temperatures, or may be advantageously frozen for long term storage and transport while frozen.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: THE PICTSWEET COMPANYInventors: Alex Hall, Eldridge Mount
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Publication number: 20170100662Abstract: An interactive computer game is described which works in conjunction with a number of physical modules that a user can connect together in different ways to form a coherent physical whole object. The game receives data from the object via a wireless link, the data identifying at least which modules form part of the object and updates game play based on the data received. At some point within the game play, the game presents an objective or goal to the user which the user can only achieve by interacting with the physical object formed from the modules. In an embodiment, this interaction comprises re-arranging the modules or swapping modules to form an object with a different visual appearance, moving all or part of the object and/or interacting with a sensor on a module in the object. The game may receive further data from the object during the user interaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: James William Scott, Haiyan Zhang, Nicolas Villar, Greg Saul, Alexandra Keeley Bunting, Lee Jason Schuneman, Philip Robert Harrison, Jonathan Steven Robinson, Sabina Lopez-Moreno, Simone Rita Thomas, Patrizio Spadoni, Alex Hall, Tariq Adaci, Levi Naess, Sebastien Rene Vandenberghe, Alma Coyolxauhqui Salinas-Lopez, Simon Jay Carter
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Patent number: 9555326Abstract: An interactive computer game is described which works in conjunction with a number of physical modules that a user can connect together in different ways to form a coherent physical whole object. The game receives data from the object via a wireless link, the data identifying at least which modules form part of the object and updates game play based on the data received. At some point within the game play, the game presents an objective or goal to the user which the user can only achieve by interacting with the physical object formed from the modules. In an embodiment, this interaction comprises re-arranging the modules or swapping modules to form an object with a different visual appearance, moving all or part of the object and/or interacting with a sensor on a module in the object. The game may receive further data from the object during the user interaction.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: James William Scott, Haiyan Zhang, Nicolas Villar, Greg Saul, Alexandra Keeley Bunting, Lee Jason Schuneman, Philip Robert Harrison, Jonathan Steven Robinson, Sabina Lopez-Moreno, Simone Rita Thomas, Patrizio Spadoni, Alex Hall, Tariq Adaci, Levi Naess, Sébastien Vandenberghe, Alma Coyolxauhqui Salinas Lopez, Simon Jay Carter
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Publication number: 20160257467Abstract: Multiple layer coextruded films of high melting temperature polymers and polyethylene permit the effective ultrasonic sealing of wet, contaminated sealing surfaces to produce water tight, leak free packages for wet product. The slurry filled packages may be used and stored at room temperatures, or may be advantageously frozen for long term storage and transport while frozen.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2014Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Alex HALL, Eldridge MOUNT
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Publication number: 20160096649Abstract: A display container and a method of forming the same from a blank, including front and back walls, first and second side walls, and a bottom wall, at least one first projection having a first portion extending from the first side wall and a second portion extending from the bottom wall and at least one second projection having a first portion extending from the second side wall and a second portion extending from the bottom wall. The first projection having a portion extending from the first side wall extends towards the second side wall, and the second projection having a portion extending from the second side wall extends towards the first side wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2014Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventor: Alex HALL
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Publication number: 20150258434Abstract: An interactive computer game is described which works in conjunction with a number of physical modules that a user can connect together in different ways to form a coherent physical whole object. The game receives data from the object via a wireless link, the data identifying at least which modules form part of the object and updates game play based on the data received. At some point within the game play, the game presents an objective or goal to the user which the user can only achieve by interacting with the physical object formed from the modules. In an embodiment, this interaction comprises re-arranging the modules or swapping modules to form an object with a different visual appearance, moving all or part of the object and/or interacting with a sensor on a module in the object. The game may receive further data from the object during the user interaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: James William SCOTT, Haiyan ZHANG, Nicolas VILLAR, Greg SAUL, Alexandra Keeley BUNTING, Lee Jason SCHUNEMAN, Philip Robert HARRISON, Jonathan Steven ROBINSON, Sabina LOPEZ-MORENO, Simone Rita THOMAS, Patrizio SPADONI, Alex HALL, Tariq ADACI, Levi NAESS, Sébastien VANDENBERGHE, Alma Coyolxauhqui SALINAS LOPEZ, Simon Jay CARTER
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Publication number: 20050112244Abstract: In at least one embodiment the invention is a produce container with opened and closed positions, and includes a first tray, a second tray, a plurality of cells for containing produce items, and one or more spacers. With the produce container in its closed position, the first tray is positioned opposite the second tray. The cells are positioned within both the first and second trays. Each cell is separated from the others, preventing the produce items from contacting one another. The spacers are positioned between the first tray and the second tray, such that they define an air space therebetween. The produce container can also include a hinge mounted between the first tray and the second tray, such that the produce container can be translated from its open position to its closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2003Publication date: May 26, 2005Inventor: Alex Hall