Patents by Inventor Benjamin Isaac

Benjamin Isaac 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).

  • Publication number: 20120323515
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer media for calibrating user-mounted devices are provided. An external device capable of providing calibration data to a user-mounted device worn by a user is identified. An identification acknowledgement is received from the external device. A device calibration mode is entered in which calibration data describing the user-mounted device is received by the user-mounted device. The calibration data is based at least in part on sensor data acquired and normalized by the external device. The calibration data is then received. The calibration data includes at least one determined pose or body measurement of the user and a calculated alignment of the user-mounted device relative to the user. The user-mounted device is calibrated using the received calibration data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: JAMES CHIA-MING LIU, BENJAMIN ISAAC VAUGHT, PAOLO MALABUYO
  • Patent number: 8267772
    Abstract: A gaming machine and methods for independently controlling the movement of each mechanical reel are disclosed. The gaming machine includes a plurality of mechanical reels each having indicia provided on an outer surface of each of the reels. A game controller generates a game outcome and determines a spin duration for each of the plurality of reels. One or more stepper motors are operatively coupled to the mechanical reels to independently spin each reel. A reel control unit is in communication with one or more stepper motors and the game controller. The reel control unit determines an appropriate spin profile for each reel based upon the game outcome and the spin duration to cause the reels to spin and stop in a rhythmic manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Isaac, John Kenneth Kearns, Lawrence C. McAllister
  • Publication number: 20120157185
    Abstract: A system for providing animation on mechanical reels games is disclosed. A gaming machine includes a plurality of mechanical reels each having symbols provided on an outer surface of each of the reels. A lighting system is configured to illuminate a selected symbol on at least one mechanical reel. A game controller generates a game outcome. One or more stepper motors is operatively coupled to the mechanical reels and independently spins each reel. A reel control unit determines the timing of illuminating of the selected symbol on the position of the symbol on the reel when it is illuminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: John K. Kearns, Benjamin Isaac
  • Patent number: 8137183
    Abstract: A method for providing animation on a gaming machine having mechanical reels is disclosed. The method comprises spinning at least one mechanical reel, and illuminating a first symbol on the spinning mechanical reel, wherein the lighting system directs light onto the first symbol for a designated amount of time while the mechanical reel is spinning. A second symbol on the spinning reel is then illuminated, and combined effect of illuminating the first and second symbols while the mechanical reel is spinning is to produce the appearance of animation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc
    Inventors: John K. Kearns, Benjamin Isaac
  • Patent number: 8137182
    Abstract: A system for providing animation on mechanical reels games is disclosed. A gaming machine includes a plurality of mechanical reels each having symbols provided on an outer surface of each of the reels. A lighting system is configured to illuminate a selected symbol on at least one spinning mechanical reels. A game controller generates a game outcome and determines a spin duration for each of the plurality of reels. One or more stepper motors is operatively coupled to the mechanical reels and independently spins each reel. A reel control unit determines the timing of illuminating of the selected symbol on the position of the symbol on the reel when it is illuminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Kearns, Benjamin Isaac
  • Publication number: 20120028699
    Abstract: A gaming machine and methods for independently controlling the movement of each mechanical reel are disclosed. The gaming machine includes a plurality of mechanical reels each having indicia provided on an outer surface of each of the reels. A game controller generates a game outcome and determines a spin duration for each of the plurality of reels. One or more stepper motors are operatively coupled to the mechanical reels to independently spin each reel. A reel control unit is in communication with one or more stepper motors and the game controller. The reel control unit determines an appropriate spin profile for each reel based upon the game outcome and the spin duration to cause the reels to spin and stop in a rhythmic manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin Isaac, John K. Kearns, Lawrence McAllister
  • Patent number: 8047910
    Abstract: A gaming machine and methods for independently controlling the movement of each mechanical reel are disclosed. The gaming machine includes a plurality of mechanical reels each having indicia provided on an outer surface of each of the reels. A game controller generates a game outcome and determines a spin duration for each of the plurality of reels. One or more stepper motors are operatively coupled to the mechanical reels to independently spin each reel. A reel control unit is in communication with one or more stepper motors and the game controller. The reel control unit determines an appropriate spin profile for each reel based upon the game outcome and the spin duration to cause the reels to spin and stop in a rhythmic manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Isaac, John K. Kearns, Lawrence McAllister
  • Publication number: 20100048280
    Abstract: A system for providing animation on mechanical reels games is disclosed. A gaming machine includes a plurality of mechanical reels each having symbols provided on an outer surface of each of the reels. A lighting system is configured to illuminate a selected symbol on at least one spinning mechanical reels. A game controller generates a game outcome and determines a spin duration for each of the plurality of reels. One or more stepper motors is operatively coupled to the mechanical reels and independently spins each reel. A reel control unit determines the timing of illuminating of the selected symbol on the position of the symbol on the reel when it is illuminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: John K. Kearns, Benjamin Isaac
  • Publication number: 20100048281
    Abstract: A method for providing animation on a gaming machine having mechanical reels is disclosed. The method comprises spinning at least one mechanical reel, and illuminating a first symbol on the spinning mechanical reel, wherein the lighting system directs light onto the first symbol for a designated amount of time while the mechanical reel is spinning. A second symbol on the spinning reel is then illuminated, and combined effect of illuminating the first and second symbols while the mechanical reel is spinning is to produce the appearance of animation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: John K. Kearns, Benjamin Isaac
  • Publication number: 20070060323
    Abstract: A gaming machine and methods for independently controlling the movement of each mechanical reel are disclosed. The gaming machine includes a plurality of mechanical reels each having indicia provided on an outer surface of each of the reels. A game controller generates a game outcome and determines a spin duration for each of the plurality of reels. One or more stepper motors are operatively coupled to the mechanical reels to independently spin each reel. A reel control unit is in communication with one or more stepper motors and the game controller. The reel control unit determines an appropriate spin profile for each reel based upon the game outcome and the spin duration to cause the reels to spin and stop in a rhythmic manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventors: Benjamin Isaac, John Kearns, Lawrence McAllister
  • Publication number: 20070048332
    Abstract: The present invention provides liquid formulations of SYNAGIS® or an antigen-binding fragment thereof that immunospecifically bind to a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) antigen, which formulations exhibit stability, low to undetectable levels of aggregation, and very little to no loss of the biological activities of SYNAGIS® or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, even during long periods of storage. In particular, the present invention provides liquid formulations of SYNAGIS® or an antigen-binding fragment thereof which immunospecifically binds to a RSV antigen, which formulations are substantially free of surfactant, inorganic salts, and/or other common excipients. Furthermore, the invention provides method of preventing, treating or ameliorating symptoms associated with RSV infection utilizing liquid formulations of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Cynthia Oliver, Erica Shane, Benjamin Isaacs, Christian Allan, Stephen Chang
  • Publication number: 20070031460
    Abstract: This invention concerns novel methods of enhancing the solubility of a compound. Compositions prepared using such methods are also disclosed. Compositions prepared using the methods have various advantages over conventionally known compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: John Augustine, Kaliappanadar Nellaiappan, Benjamin Isaacs, Indu Isaacs
  • Publication number: 20060034827
    Abstract: The present invention provides liquid formulations of SYNAGIS® or an antigen-binding fragment thereof that immunospecifically bind to a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) antigen, which formulations exhibit stability, low to undetectable levels of aggregation, and very little to no loss of the biological activities of SYNAGIS® or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, even during long periods of storage. In particular, the present invention provides liquid formulations of SYNAGIS® or an antigen-binding fragment thereof which immunospecifically binds to a RSV antigen, which formulations are substantially free of surfactant, inorganic salts, and/or other common excipients. Furthermore, the invention provides method of preventing, treating or ameliorating symptoms associated with RSV infection utilizing liquid formulations of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Cynthia Oliver, Erica Shane, Benjamin Isaacs, Christian Allan, Stephen Chang
  • Publication number: 20050238673
    Abstract: This invention concerns novel methods of enhancing the solubility of a compound. Compositions prepared using such methods are also disclosed. Compositions prepared using the methods have various advantages over conventionally known compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2004
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: John Augustine, Kaliappanadar Nellaiappan, Benjamin Isaacs, Indu Isaacs
  • Patent number: 6660753
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and pharmaceutical compositions that act as antagonists at metabotropic glutamate receptors, and that are useful for treating neurological diseases and disorders. Methods of preparing the compounds also are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradford Van Wagenen, Thomas M. Stormann, Scott T. Moe, Susan M. Sheehan, Donald A. McLeod, Daryl L. Smith, Methvin Benjamin Isaac, Abdelmalik Slassi
  • Publication number: 20030055085
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and pharmaceutical compositions that act as antagonists at metabotropic glutamate receptors, and that are useful for treating neurological diseases and disorders. Methods of preparing the compounds also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Bradford Van Wagenen, Thomas M. Stormann, Scott T. Moe, Susan M. Sheehan, Donald A. McLeod, Daryl L. Smith, Methvin Benjamin Isaac, Abdelmalik Slassi
  • Publication number: 20010010716
    Abstract: A premises gateway is provided with respect to a subscriber's premises and a plurality of different transmission media for connecting to network devices and host systems on a network. The premises gateway has interchangeable network interface cards and cards for communicating with different nodes on a subscriber's premises using different transmission media and protocols. The nodes are provided with premises network interfaces which operate in conjunction with the premises gateway to allow, for example, devices connected to the same telephone line, but to different telephone wall jacks, to be addressed separately. The premises gateway can communicate analog signals and broadband signals on a twisted pair to the same node. The premises gateway can also be provided at a central office to operate as an Internet protocol gateway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Publication date: August 2, 2001
    Inventors: Todd Smith, Michael Pelster, Benjamin Isaac, Debashis Bagchi
  • Patent number: 6219409
    Abstract: A premises gateway is provided with respect to a subscriber's premises and a plurality of different transmission media for connecting to network devices and host systems on a network. The premises gateway has interchangeable network interface cards and cards for communicating with different nodes on a subscriber's premises using different transmission media and protocols. The nodes are provided with premises network interfaces which operate in conjunction with the premises gateway to allow, for example, devices connected to the same telephone line, but to different telephone wall jacks, to be addressed separately. The premises gateway can communicate analog signals and broadband signals on a twisted pair to the same node. The premises gateway can also be provided at a central office to operate as an Internet protocol gateway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: ShareGate, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Smith, Michael Pelster, Benjamin Isaac, Debashis Bagchi
  • Patent number: 5996445
    Abstract: A ratcheting open-ended wrench has a movable jaw pivotally attached to a fixed jaw. The jaws define an opening capable of receiving the hexagonal head of a fastener such as a nut, bolt, hose fitting or pipe fitting. The fastener may be turned by moving the handle of the wrench back and forth without disengaging the fastener from the opening. A stop prevents the movable jaw from moving in a way which would place excessive stresses on the movable jaw. An arc shaped bearing surface on the movable jaw is received in a mating bearing surface on the fixed jaw. The combination of the stop and the mating bearing surfaces greatly reduces shear forces on the pivot. The point about which the movable jaw pivots is located forwardly relative to the opening. A wrench according to the invention can be both strong and compact. The wrench is reliable simple to manufacture and may be made with only three or four parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Universal Toolcraft Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin Isaac Wiens, Anthony Anil Fonseka, Randall R. Somerville