Patents by Inventor Allan Witt
Allan Witt 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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Publication number: 20240119789Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure may include systems and methods for providing an improved bingo game based on player defined custom bingo cards and mapping the player defined custom bingo cards to simulate other games, such as, but not limited to, wheel based games such as roulette, dice games, and other suitable games. Implementations of the system and method may include receiving messages comprising one or more player wager selections from the plurality of electronic player interfaces, wherein the one or more player wager selections comprise one or more player selected game patterns. Implementations of the system and method may include creating one or more custom bingo cards based on the one or more player selected game patterns received in the one or more player wager selections.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Christopher Russell Witt, Cory Allan Pratt, Anthony Peter DeFeo, David James Kamner
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Publication number: 20240119788Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure may include systems and methods for providing an improved bingo game based on player defined custom bingo cards and mapping the player defined custom bingo cards to simulate other games, such as, but not limited to, wheel based games such as roulette, dice games, and other suitable games. Implementations of the system and method may include receiving messages comprising one or more player wager selections from the plurality of electronic player interfaces, wherein the one or more player wager selections comprise one or more player selected game patterns. Implementations of the system and method may include creating one or more custom bingo cards based on the one or more player selected game patterns received in the one or more player wager selections.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Christopher Russell Witt, Cory Allan Pratt, Anthony Peter DeFeo, David James Kamner
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Patent number: 11537586Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for detecting a layout table by a screen reader. Information regarding a document being displayed by an application is received from an application programming interface of a user interface automation system that provides information regarding user interface elements of application and/or the application. The information includes an indication that the document comprises a table. A determination is made as to whether the table is a data table or a layout table based upon the received information using a rule-based heuristic. When it is determined that the table is a layout table, presentation information associated with the layout table can be skipped over, and, cell data content within the layout table provided. Thus, for a determined layout table, the system and method allow the screen reader to act as if the containing table doesn't exist, but still read the content.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2019Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Mariah Sigourney Moon, Ravi Gupta, Wesley Allan Witt, Carolina Hernandez, Matthew Walker Campbell, Vanguri Madhuri, Cullen Ray Sauls, Jeffrey Allen Bishop, Lindy Rose Le, Douglas Harold Geoffray
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Publication number: 20200387494Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for detecting a layout table by a screen reader. Information regarding a document being displayed by an application is received from an application programming interface of a user interface automation system that provides information regarding user interface elements of application and/or the application. The information includes an indication that the document comprises a table. A determination is made as to whether the table is a data table or a layout table based upon the received information using a rule-based heuristic. When it is determined that the table is a layout table, presentation information associated with the layout table can be skipped over, and, cell data content within the layout table provided. Thus, for a determined layout table, the system and method allow the screen reader to act as if the containing table doesn't exist, but still read the content.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2019Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Mariah Sigourney MOON, Ravi GUPTA, Wesley Allan WITT, Carolina HERNANDEZ, Matthew Walker CAMPBELL, Vanguri MADHURI, Cullen Ray SAULS, Jeffrey Allen BISHOP, Lindy Rose LE, Douglas Harold GEOFFRAY
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Patent number: 8968848Abstract: An induction heating system includes a first heating surface and an induction coil located adjacent the first heating surface. The induction heating system also includes food packaging configured to be placed on the first heating surface. The food packaging contains a current conducting material such that the food packaging is inductively heated to a temperature sufficient to heat food when the induction coil is energized.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Hatco CorporationInventors: John Quella, Allan Witt
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Publication number: 20120138597Abstract: An induction heating system includes a first heating surface and an induction coil located adjacent the first heating surface. The induction heating system also includes food packaging configured to be placed on the first heating surface. The food packaging contains a current conducting material such that the food packaging is inductively heated to a temperature sufficient to heat food when the induction coil is energized.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: John Quella, Allan Witt
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Patent number: 8124200Abstract: Food packaging is described herein that is capable of being heated inductively to thereby heat one or more food products.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Hatco CorporationInventors: John Quella, Allan Witt
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Publication number: 20070210064Abstract: A system for heating food includes a heated surface which may comprise a mineral an organic resin and any of a number of suitable inorganic or organic fillers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: John Quella, Allan Witt, William Citti, David Rolston
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Patent number: 7220946Abstract: The present description relates to a food container which comprises at least one opening through which food is moved and a humidity source in fluid contact with an air stream providing humidity to the air stream. The air stream is directed across the opening to form a barrier between the interior of the container and the exterior environment.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2004Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Hatco CorporationInventors: Mike Majchrzak, Allan Witt, David Rolston
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Publication number: 20070092670Abstract: Food packaging is described herein that is capable of being heated inductively to thereby heat one or more food products.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2005Publication date: April 26, 2007Inventors: John Quella, Allan Witt
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Publication number: 20050258171Abstract: A microwave oven device for heating at least one food item is disclosed. The oven device comprises an oven housing defining a heating cavity. The heating cavity receives the at least one food item to be heated by the oven device. The oven device also comprises a microwave energy source for heating the at least one food item with microwave energy. Further, the oven device comprises a heating unit disposed within the oven housing the heating unit comprising a heating element. The heating element generates radiant heat which is directed toward the at least one food item received in the heating cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2004Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventor: Allan Witt
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Publication number: 20050211109Abstract: A food container is shown having a plurality of openings used to move food into and/or out of the container. Each of the openings has an air curtain positioned across the opening. The air curtains form barriers between the interior of the container and the exterior environment. The food container may be capable of humidifying and/or heating food positioned therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventors: Michael Majchrzak, Allan Witt, David Rolston
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Publication number: 20050173397Abstract: The present description relates to a food container which comprises at least one opening through which food is moved and a humidity source in fluid contact with an air stream providing humidity to the air stream. The air stream is directed across the opening to form a barrier between the interior of the container and the exterior environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventors: Michael Majchrzak, Allan Witt, David Rolston
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Patent number: 6914221Abstract: The present invention relates to a system comprising at least one serving dish configured to support food and a power source which comprises at least one portable electrical power generating device. The power source provides power to heat the food.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2004Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Hatco CorporationInventors: Allan Witt, William Citti, David Rolston