Patents by Inventor Brian Hill
Brian Hill 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: 20190163679Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a platform and language agnostic method for generating inter-and intra-data type aggregations of heterogenous disparate data upon which various operations can be performed without altering the structure of the query or resulting distributed data set representation to account for which specific data sources are included in the query.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2018Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Ganapati Srinivasa, Melvin Lathara, Brian Hill, Jaclyn Smith, Nalini Ganapati, Hollis Wright
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Publication number: 20180094515Abstract: An intake for a downhole pump includes an outer tubular member having a central axis. In addition, the intake includes an inner tubular member disposed within the outer tubular member. The inner tubular member is radially spaced from the outer tubular member to form an outer annular flow path radially positioned between the inner tubular member and the outer tubular member. Further, the intake includes a central shaft rotatably disposed within the inner tubular member. The central shaft is radially spaced from the inner tubular member to form an inner annular flow path radially positioned between the central shaft and the inner tubular member. Still further, the intake includes a plurality of inlet apertures extending radially through the outer tubular member and in fluid communication with the outer annular flow path. Each of the plurality of inlet apertures has a circumferential width W between 5% and 50% of a total circumference of the outer tubular member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Applicant: EOG Resources, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. Kennedy, Brian Hill
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Patent number: 9772280Abstract: A diffuse optical spectroscopic imaging (DOSI) apparatus for tissue spectroscopy measures absorption and scattering properties of tissue using multi-frequency frequency domain photon migration in a modular or networkable platform to provide full broadband information content. The apparatus includes: a broadband signal generator; a driver having an input coupled to the signal generator; a light source coupled to the driver, the light source for exposing the tissue to broadband modulated light at a plurality of wavelengths; an optical detector for receiving returned light from the tissue; an amplitude detection circuit communicated to the optical detector; a phase detection circuit communicated to the optical detector; and a plurality of filters and amplifiers, wherein the optical detector, amplitude detection circuit and phase detection circuit are interconnected with each other by corresponding ones of the plurality of filters and amplifiers to isolate signals and increase signal-to-noise ratio.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Albert Cerussi, Bruce Tromberg, Keun-sik No, Brian Hill, Pai Chou
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Patent number: 9715678Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for presenting a plurality of shared calendars in a single electronic display frame or window where each of the plurality of shared calendars is displayed in a common view mode relative to other displayed shared calendars. Users may select one or more shared calendars to be displayed in the same display frame or window as their own calendar. Upon selection of a shared calendar to be displayed alongside a first calendar, an aggregate view object is called to control and coordinate all shared calendars selected for display in the common window or frame. The aggregate view object determines the view data object, including view mode (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly) and other calendar display settings of the first or active calendar displayed in the common view of shared calendars.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2003Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Brian Hill, Hans Bjordahl
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Publication number: 20170176590Abstract: A first method includes receiving a first reflected radar signal from a target in a first field of view and receiving a second reflected radar signal from a target in a second field of view offset from the first field of view by a predetermined distance; transforming the first and second reflected radar signals to obtain first and second sets of frequency coefficients, from which a frequency-dependent phase difference is obtained; and calculating a time-delay from the slope of the frequency dependence. A second method includes obtaining summed difference values between the first and second radar responses, where each of the summed difference values corresponds to different time shifts between the first and second radar response, and deriving from the summed difference values a time-delay associated with the target's motion from the first field of view to the second field of view. A third method combines the time-delays or associated speeds obtained from independent estimators.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: HOUSTON RADAR LLCInventors: Sergei SHARONOV, Brian HILL, Vipin MALIK, Stanley J SMITH
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Publication number: 20150351635Abstract: A diffuse optical spectroscopic imaging (DOSI) apparatus for tissue spectroscopy measures absorption and scattering properties of tissue using multi-frequency frequency domain photon migration in a modular or networkable platform to provide full broadband information content. The apparatus includes: a broadband signal generator; a driver having an input coupled to the signal generator; a light source coupled to the driver, the light source for exposing the tissue to broadband modulated light at a plurality of wavelengths; an optical detector for receiving returned light from the tissue; an amplitude detection circuit communicated to the optical detector; a phase detection circuit communicated to the optical detector; and a plurality of filters and amplifiers, wherein the optical detector, amplitude detection circuit and phase detection circuit are interconnected with each other by corresponding ones of the plurality of filters and amplifiers to isolate signals and increase signal-to-noise ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Albert Cerussi, Bruce Tromberg, Keun-sik No, Brian Hill, Pai Chou
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Publication number: 20150266653Abstract: A collapsible cup holder for receiving and holding an oversized beverage container when in a deployed position which can be collapsed into a substantially flat storage position. The collapsible cup holder comprises a cylindrical body constructed of two side pieces attached together to form a continuous side wall and two bottom pieces are attached together to form a closed bottom. The closed bottom is then attached to the continuous side wall in a manner which forms a cup receiving cavity inside the continuous side wall and above the closed bottom. The point of attachment for the side pieces and the bottom pieces forms sewn seams which provide a joint which allows the side piece and bottom piece on a first side of the cylindrical body to be folded over on top of the side piece and bottom piece on a second side.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventor: Brian Hill
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Patent number: 9098837Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for presenting a plurality of shared calendars in a single electronic display frame or window where each of the plurality of shared calendars is displayed in a common view mode relative to other displayed shared calendars. Users may select one or more shared calendars to be displayed in the same display frame or window as their own calendar. Upon selection of a shared calendar to be displayed alongside a first calendar, an aggregate view object is called to control and coordinate all shared calendars selected for display in the common window or frame. The aggregate view object determines the view data object, including view mode (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly) and other calendar display settings of the first or active calendar displayed in the common view of shared calendars.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Brian Hill, Hans Bjordahl
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Patent number: 8324133Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-pyridyl-methylene-carboxamide derivatives of formula (I) in which the substituents are as in the description, their process of preparation, their use as fungicide active agents, particularly in the form of fungicide compositions, and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi, notably of plants, using these compounds or compositions:Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2006Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Bayer Cropscience AGInventors: Stéphanie Gary, Brian Hill, Joseph Perez, Rachel Rama, Gilbert Spica, Jean-Pierre Vors
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Patent number: 8297482Abstract: A combination manifold and nozzle closure system is disclosed. The closure system limits exposure of the nozzle outlets to air between dispenses or between uses. Manifold accommodates a plurality of nozzles. Each nozzle includes a nozzle outlet extending beyond an end of the manifold. An actuator shaft passes through the manifold and is connected to a plate at its distal end with a film disposed between the plate and the nozzle outlets. An actuator moves the actuator shaft from a closed position where the film engages the nozzle outlets and the plate is disposed just below the nozzles to an open position where the film and plate have been pulled upward beyond the nozzle outlets. The plate includes a plurality of openings and the film includes a plurality of valves each opening in the plate is in alignment with a valve and each valve is in alignment with one of the nozzle outlets.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Fluid Management Operations LCCInventor: Brian Hill
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Patent number: 7659307Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I), in which Het represents a five or six membered saturated, partially unsaturated or aromatic ring containing between one and six heteroatoms of the group N, O, S, in which the heterocycle is substituted in an adjacent manner with —P-Q1-T-Q2, -GZ and Y, such that the substituant -GZ is adjacent to both, the other substituants being as defined in the description, process for preparing this compound, fungicidal composition comprising this compound, method for treating plants by applying this compound or composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2006Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Bayer CropScience S.A.Inventors: Stephanie Gary, Tim Lange, Benoit Muller, Christoper Richard Steele, Geoffrey Gower Briggs, Joseph Perez, Alain Villier, Brian Hill
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Publication number: 20100010048Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-pyridyl-methylene-carboxamide derivatives of formula (I) in which the substituents are as in the description, their process of preparation, their use as fungicide active agents, particularly in the form of fungicide compositions, and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi, notably of plants, using these compounds or compositions:Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2006Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Stephanie Gary, Brian Hill, Joseph Perez, Rachel Rama, Gilbert Spica, Jean-Pierre Vors
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Publication number: 20080178110Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for presenting a plurality of shared calendars in a single electronic display frame or window where each of the plurality of shared calendars is displayed in a common view mode relative to other displayed shared calendars. Users may select one or more shared calendars to be displayed in the same display frame or window as their own calendar. Upon selection of a shared calendar to be displayed alongside a first calendar, an aggregate view object is called to control and coordinate all shared calendars selected for display in the common window or frame. The aggregate view object determines the view data object, including view mode (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly) and other calendar display settings of the first or active calendar displayed in the common view of shared calendars.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2008Publication date: July 24, 2008Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Brian Hill, Hans Bjordahl
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Publication number: 20070257773Abstract: Disclosed is apparatus and methodology for providing a retrofittable lock assembly for an enclosure. A manually or electronically accessible lock assembly has been provided that may be attached to an enclosure to control access to items stored in the enclosure. In a particular form, the retrofittable lock may be applied to a refrigerator used to store controlled medications. The retrofittable lock contains electronic circuitry that maintains a record of user identification, date, and time of access of users seeking access to items stored in the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2006Publication date: November 8, 2007Applicant: CompX International Inc.Inventors: Brian Hill, Steven Belzek, Robert Brewczynski, Kenneth Kaczmarz, Mitchell Mlynarczyk, Francis Zimmerman, Ernest Vaughn
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Publication number: 20060288553Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a method of inserting at least one Z-pin into a composite laminate for providing Z direction reinforcement thereto. The method comprises the initial step of positioning at least one Z-pin upon the composite laminate. Thereafter, an insertion force is applied to the Z-pin at a first level which is sufficient to commence an insertion process wherein the Z-pin is driven into the composite laminate at a first insertion speed. The insertion force applied to the Z-pin is continuously monitored, with the first insertion speed being reduced to a second insertion speed in response to a monitored increase in the insertion force from a first level to a second level.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2005Publication date: December 28, 2006Inventors: Terence Hall, Brian Hill, William DeLeon, Bettie Marino
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Publication number: 20060200981Abstract: A method of making a biosensor is provided. The biosensor includes an electrically conductive material on a base and electrode patterns formed on the base, the patterns having different feature sizes. The conductive material is partially removed from the base using broad field laser ablation so that less than 90% of the conductive material remains on the base and that the electrode pattern has an edge extending between two points.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Raghbir Bhullar, Eric Diebold, Brian Hill, Nigel Surridge, P. Walling
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Publication number: 20060205732Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I), in which Het represents a five or six membered saturated, partially unsaturated or aromatic ring containing between one and six heteroatoms of the group N, O, S, in which the heterocycle is substituted in an adjacent manner with —P-Q1-T-Q2, -GZ and Y, such that the substituant -GZ is adjacent to both, the other substituants being as defined in the description, process for preparing this compound, fungicidal composition comprising this compound, method for treating plants by applying this compound or composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Stephanie Gary, Tim Lange, Benoit Muller, Christoper Steele, Geoffrey Briggs, Joseph Perez, Alain Villier, Brian Hill
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Publication number: 20060200982Abstract: A method of making a biosensor is provided. The method includes providing an electrically conductive material on a base and partially removing the conductive material using laser ablation from the base so that less than 90% of the conductive material remains on the base and at least one electrode pattern is formed from the conductive material. The at least one electrode pattern has an edge extending between two points. A standard deviation of the edge from a line extending between two points is less than about 6 ?m along the length of the edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Raghbir Bhullar, Eric Diebold, Brian Hill, Nigel Surridge, P. Douglas Walling
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Patent number: 7084163Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I), in which Het represents a five or six membered saturated, partially unsaturated or aromatic ring containing between one and six heteroatoms of the group N, O, S, in which the heterocycle is substituted in an adjacent manner with -P-Qi-T-Q2, -GZ and Y, such that the substituant -GZ is adjacent to both, the other substituants being as defined in the description, process for preparing this compound, fungicidal composition comprising this compound, method for treating plants by applying this compound or compositionType: GrantFiled: July 8, 2002Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Bayer Cropscience S.A.Inventors: Stéphanie Gary, Tim Lange, Benoît Muller, Christopher Richard Steele, Geoffrey Gower Briggs, Joseph Perez, Alain Villier, Brian Hill
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Publication number: 20060106700Abstract: A method and system for analyzing and reporting institutional investments provides a single platform for daily investment accounting, compliance, performance, and risk reports for investment portfolios held at single or multiple custody/safekeeping locations. The method involves retrieving transaction data from multiple independent financial institutions and storing it in a database in a standardized format and retrieving security data from one or more security information service providers and storing it in the database. The method further involves applying a uniform set of customized accounting, compliance, risk and performance parameters to the transaction data and security data stored in the database and, in response to a user request, calculating and reporting selected data to the user in accordance with the uniform accounting, compliance, risk and performance parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Inventors: Michael Boren, David Boren, Douglas Bates, Christopher Growney, Charles Dunn, James Dunn, Jerek Anderson, Paul Price, Brian Hill, Justin Reed, James Price