Patents by Inventor Bryce Gibson

Bryce Gibson 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).

  • Patent number: 12245681
    Abstract: A hammock stand includes two structural support arms extending from a central base and configured to support a hammock above the base. Each support arm has a curved shape bowing inward at upper ends, such that an overall shape of the hammock stand is tapered. The hammock stand is configured to support a hammock occupant generally oriented transverse to an axis defined along the structural support arms. The structural support arms are coupled to the central base by a coupling assembly. In some examples, the coupling assembly includes a yoke configured to couple the structural support arms to a rotary bearing. The rotary bearing allows the structural support arms, and therefore the hammock, to swivel relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Yellow Leaf Hammocks, LLC
    Inventors: Iosef Demin, Rachel Connors, Bryce Gibson, Kurt MacLaurin
  • Publication number: 20250071361
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for object grouping and manipulation in immersive environments are provided. In some embodiments, a method can include: displaying a plurality of virtual objects in an immersive environment; generating a group virtual object that includes a first virtual object and a second virtual object, the group virtual object including a handle interface element for interacting with the group virtual object and a selectable indicator associated with the first virtual object and the second virtual object; displaying the group virtual object along with the handle interface element and the selectable indicator in the immersive environment; and in response to detecting a selection of the selectable indicator, displaying a user interface for interacting with the group virtual object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson Reid, Michael Kent, Devin Mancuso
  • Patent number: 12149767
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for object grouping and manipulation in immersive environments are provided. In some embodiments, a method can include: displaying a plurality of virtual objects in an immersive environment; generating a group virtual object that includes a first virtual object and a second virtual object, the group virtual object including a handle interface element for interacting with the group virtual object and a selectable indicator associated with the first virtual object and the second virtual object; displaying the group virtual object along with the handle interface element and the selectable indicator in the immersive environment; and in response to detecting a selection of the selectable indicator, displaying a user interface for interacting with the group virtual object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson Reid, Michael Kent, Devin Mancuso
  • Publication number: 20240338116
    Abstract: Described herein is a method for managing media item playback. A method includes presenting a media player playing a media item in a first portion of a user interface (UI) provided by a first application on a screen of a user device, responsive to a first user input, reducing a size of the media player playing the media item to allow a user to open a second mobile application, causing playback of the media item to be continued in the media player of the reduced size while content associated with the second application is being presented to the user on the screen of the user device, and responsive to a second user input, restoring the size of the media player while the media player continues to play the media item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Darby, Clifford Curry, Bryce Gibson Reid, Andrey Doronichev, Andrew Janich, Alan Joyce, Taeho Ko, Justin Lewis, Kevin Greene
  • Patent number: 12014040
    Abstract: Described herein is a method for managing media item playback. A method includes presenting a media player in a first portion of a user interface (UI) provided by a first application on a screen of a user device, the media player to provide playback of a first media item from a first post of a plurality of posts of the first application. The method also includes relocating the media player to a second portion of the UI while continuing to provide playback of the first media item by the relocated media player, and receiving a user gesture to scroll through the plurality of posts of the first application on the screen of the user device, the plurality of posts comprising a second post having a second media item. The method further includes upon receiving the user gesture to scroll through the plurality of posts of the first application, allowing a user to view the second media item in the second post while continuing to provide playback of the first media item by the relocated media player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Darby, Clifford Curry, Bryce Gibson Reid, Andrey Doronichev, Andrew Janich, Alan Joyce, Taeho Ko, Justin Lewis, Kevin Greene
  • Publication number: 20240184823
    Abstract: In some examples techniques for searching for video content include receiving one or more characters entered into a first query field by a user; determining a predicted search query based on the one or more characters; determining a plurality of suggested search queries based on the one or more characters; causing the predicted search query to be presented in the first query field and at least a portion of the plurality of suggested search query to be presented in a second query field, wherein the predicted search query is combined with the one or more characters in the first query field; searching a database of videos based on the predicted search query; causing a plurality of video content items from the database of videos responsive to the predicted search query; and causing a first video content item from the plurality of video content items to be played back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Garen Checkley, Bryce Gibson Reid
  • Patent number: 11983389
    Abstract: A method for determining playback behavior of a media item including a video component and an audio component includes determining a current event that causes a playing of the video component of the media item on a screen of a user device to be suspended. The method further includes predicting user playback preferences for the media item using a behavioral model trained on previous events corresponding to the current event, and determining, based on the predicted user playback preferences, whether to continue playing the audio component of the media item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Yuhki Yamashita, Matt Ward, Bryce Gibson Reid
  • Patent number: 11907289
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for searching for video content are provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises: receiving one or more characters entered into a first query field by a user; determining a predicted search query based on the one or more received characters; determining a plurality of suggested search queries based on the one or more received characters; causing the predicted search query to be presented in the first query field and at least a portion of the plurality of suggested search query to be presented in a second query field, wherein the predicted search query is combined with the one or more received characters in the first query field; searching a database of videos based on the predicted search query; causing a plurality of video content items from the database of videos responsive to the predicted search query to be presented; and causing, without user interaction, a first video content item from the plurality of video content items to be played back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Garen Checkley, Bryce Gibson Reid
  • Patent number: 11818425
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for presenting caption information based on volume setting adjustments are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson Reid, Robert Thompson
  • Publication number: 20230309712
    Abstract: An infant sleep device that is provided with a number of unique features to improve the functionality of the infant sleep device as well as improve the caregiver experience with the infant sleep device. The infant sleep device may be a bassinet-like device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Crimmins, Bryce Gibson
  • Publication number: 20230309711
    Abstract: An infant sleep device that is provided with a number of unique features to improve the functionality of the infant sleep device as well as improve the caregiver experience with the infant sleep device. The infant sleep device may be a bassinet-like device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Crimmins, Bryce Gibson
  • Publication number: 20230315274
    Abstract: Described herein is a method for managing media item playback. A method includes presenting a media player in a first portion of a user interface (UI) provided by a first application on a screen of a user device, the media player to provide playback of a first media item from a first post of a plurality of posts of the first application. The method also includes relocating the media player to a second portion of the UI while continuing to provide playback of the first media item by the relocated media player, and receiving a user gesture to scroll through the plurality of posts of the first application on the screen of the user device, the plurality of posts comprising a second post having a second media item. The method further includes upon receiving the user gesture to scroll through the plurality of posts of the first application, allowing a user to view the second media item in the second post while continuing to provide playback of the first media item by the relocated media player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Darby, Clifford Curry, Bryce Gibson Reid, Andrey Doronichev, Andrew Janich, Alan Joyce, Taeho Ko, Justin Lewis, Kevin Greene
  • Publication number: 20230309713
    Abstract: An infant sleep device that is provided with a number of unique features to improve the functionality of the infant sleep device as well as improve the caregiver experience with the infant sleep device. The infant sleep device may be a bassinet-like device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Crimmins, Bryce Gibson
  • Publication number: 20230286604
    Abstract: An all-terrain gear cart convertible between manual propulsion and trailering and a towing system for establishing a towing relationship between the cart and a towing vehicle. The towing system has a reverse hook structure with first and second towing hooks and a latch member for selectively retaining an engaging portion of a tow and control handle within the towing hooks. A retaining formation of the latch member can be selectively retained by a receiving latch. The reverse hook structure can be formed with a rack affixed to the towing vehicle, or first and second anterior attachment hooks can selectively hook the reverse hook structure to a preexisting rack of the towing vehicle. The gear cart can have a pivotable tailgate and a selectively extendable cargo bed extension structure. The left, right, and anterior frame sections of the cart can be independently pivotable to facilitate achievement of a flatbed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson, Kurt MacLaurin
  • Publication number: 20230209118
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for object grouping and manipulation in immersive environments are provided. In some embodiments, a method can include: displaying a plurality of virtual objects in an immersive environment; generating a group virtual object that includes a first virtual object and a second virtual object, the group virtual object including a handle interface element for interacting with the group virtual object and a selectable indicator associated with the first virtual object and the second virtual object; displaying the group virtual object along with the handle interface element and the selectable indicator in the immersive environment; and in response to detecting a selection of the selectable indicator, displaying a user interface for interacting with the group virtual object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson Reid, Michael Kent, Devin Mancuso
  • Patent number: 11648970
    Abstract: A convertible, all-terrain gear cart convertible between modes of manual propulsion, trailering, and support by a motor vehicle. A control arm with a trailer hitch connector permits trailering or manual propulsion and is pivotally coupled to a first end of a cargo bin, and a vehicle engaging member to permit support and transport by a motor vehicle projects from the second end of the cargo bin. Detachable, all-terrain wheels with lateral axes of rotation are retained at a mid-portion of the cargo bin. Cargo retention and roll bars are removably coupled to the cargo bin, and a retractable support leg can cooperate with the wheels to stabilize the gear cart. The vehicle engaging member can comprise a receiver with a mitered end forming a shelf that can be rested on a rigid tongue of a trailer hitch adapter to permit levering of the gear cart relative to a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson, Kurt MacLaurin
  • Patent number: 11627360
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for object grouping and manipulation in immersive environments are provided. In some embodiments, a method can include: displaying a plurality of virtual objects in an immersive environment; generating a group virtual object that includes a first virtual object and a second virtual object, the group virtual object including a handle interface element for interacting with the group virtual object and a selectable indicator associated with the first virtual object and the second virtual object; displaying the group virtual object along with the handle interface element and the selectable indicator in the immersive environment; and in response to detecting a selection of the selectable indicator, displaying a user interface for interacting with the group virtual object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson Reid, Michael Kent, Devin Mancuso
  • Patent number: 11627362
    Abstract: A video item is provided for playback at a media player executing at a user device. The media player is logically divided into multiple sections. An indication of a touch gesture made by a user with respect to a touchscreen of the user device is received. Whether the touch gesture with respect to the touchscreen of the user device qualifies as a first predetermined touch gesture is determined. The first predetermined touch gesture is within a portion of a user interface (UI) that is includes in a first section of the media player. Responsive to determining the touch gesture with respect to the touchscreen of the user device qualifies as the first predetermined gesture, the playback of the video item is moved from a first point in time to a second point in time by a predetermined amount of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Andrea Zvinakis, Kurt Wilms, Bryce Gibson Reid, Matthew Turner Smith, Garen Checkley
  • Patent number: D990211
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Yellow Leaf Hammocks, LLC
    Inventors: Iosef Demin, Rachel Connors, Bryce Gibson, Kurt Maclaurin
  • Patent number: D1020159
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: FC Brands LLC
    Inventors: Heather Kauffman, Tal Chitayat, David Chitayat, Kurt MacLaurin, Bryce Gibson