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: 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: 11614859
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Darby, Clifford Curry, Bryce Gibson Reid, Andrey Doronichev, Andrew Janich, Alan Joyce, Taeho Ko, Justin Lewis, Kevin Greene
  • Patent number: 11577132
    Abstract: A foldable rollable golf bag trolley comprising a push handle assembly, a front leg assembly a left rear leg assembly, a right rear leg assembly, a folding mechanism having two universal joint sub-assemblies, a series of hubs and ramp discs, wherein said components of the folding mechanism are aligned about a central axis of a main pivot shaft in a first position. The folding mechanism further comprising a plurality of locking gears and springs wherein the two universal joint sub-assemblies and a left and right ramp disc cause a left rear hub and a right rear hub to move in two dimensions when the folding mechanism is engaged in a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Walker Trolleys, LLC
    Inventors: James B Payne, Bryce Gibson, Kurt MacLaurin
  • Publication number: 20220289261
    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: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson, Kurt MacLaurin
  • Patent number: 11388977
    Abstract: A collapsible stand for a hammock comprising a support structure having a first hub assembly and a second hub assembly coupled by a pair of cross beams, a base portion having four legs removably coupled to, and extended down and away from the support structure, to form a pyramidal frustum, and an upright portion having a first upright assembly and a second upright assembly removably coupled to, and extending up and at angles away from the support structure, the first upright assembly and the second upright assembly each having an attachment point at a distal end opposite the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson, Kurt MacLaurin
  • Publication number: 20220191570
    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: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson Reid, Michael Kent, Devin Mancuso
  • Publication number: 20220175161
    Abstract: A multi-functional, convertible blanket that can be used in a blanket configuration or in a wrap configuration. An insulated blanket panel retains first and second hand-receiving structures, such as insulated pockets. Each pocket has a secondary opening between an entrance and an end such that a hand can be selectively retained within the pocket or passed at least partially through the secondary opening. A connected location disposed along the secondary opening can separate the secondary opening into first and second segments for separately receiving the thumbs and fingers of the wearer. An outer wall of each pocket can be formed by first and second overlapping panels with the secondary opening comprising a passage therebetween. An integrated storage pouch with first and second shells is fixed to the blanket panel for storing articles when in a retracted configuration and for storing the blanket panel when in an extended configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Kurt MacLaurin, Bryce Gibson
  • Patent number: 11297366
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for object grouping and manipulation in immersive environments are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson Reid, Michael Kent, Devin Mancuso
  • Publication number: 20220043855
    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: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Garen Checkley, Bryce Gibson Reid
  • Publication number: 20210352348
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for object grouping and manipulation in immersive environments are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson Reid, Michael Kent, Devin Mancuso
  • Patent number: 11157555
    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: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Garen Checkley, Bryce Gibson Reid
  • Publication number: 20210321752
    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: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Iosef DEMIN, Rachel CONNORS, Bryce GIBSON, Kurt MACLAURIN
  • Publication number: 20210223949
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Thomas Darby, Clifford Curry, Bryce Gibson Reid, Andrey Doronichev, Andrew Janich, Alan Joyce, Taeho Ko, Justin Lewis, Kevin Greene
  • Publication number: 20210168438
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for presenting caption information based on volume setting adjustments are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson Reid, Robert Thompson
  • Patent number: 11001289
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are strollers capable of use in multiple configurations. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to strollers that may be converted and/or configured for multiple uses including a pivotable handle movable for use between a high push configuration and a low pull configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Evenflo Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson, Michelle M. J. Wood, Raymond Boissonneault
  • Patent number: 10990214
    Abstract: Methods, systems and media for controlling playback of video using a touchscreen are provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises: causing video content to be presented in a player window of a screen of a touchscreen; detecting a first tap gesture within the player window; causing presentation of the video content to be paused; detecting a second tap gesture via the touchscreen; causing presentation of the video content to continue; detecting a left to right swipe gesture; causing a first portion of the video content that is later in time to be presented; detecting a right to left swipe gesture; causing a second portion of the video content that is earlier in time the video content that is currently being presented to be presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Garen Checkley, Bryce Gibson Reid
  • Publication number: 20210112954
    Abstract: A collapsible stand for a hammock comprising a support structure having a first hub assembly and a second hub assembly coupled by a pair of cross beams, a base portion having four legs removably coupled to, and extended down and away from the support structure, to form a pyramidal frustum, and an upright portion having a first upright assembly and a second upright assembly removably coupled to, and extending up and at angles away from the support structure, the first upright assembly and the second upright assembly each having an attachment point at a distal end opposite the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Bryce Gibson, Kurt MacLaurin
  • Patent number: 10969950
    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) on a mobile device, the media player to provide playback of a first media item. The method also includes receiving a user selection of a second media item via a second portion of the UI. The user selection indicates a user request to move the second media item from the second portion of the UI to the first portion of the UI. The method further includes upon receiving the user selection, causing the media player to provide playback of the second media item when playback of the first media item is complete. The method includes receiving, via a second portion of the UI, a user request to perform an activity that is independent of the viewing of the first media item or the second media item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    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: 20210052957
    Abstract: A foldable rollable golf bag trolley comprising a push handle assembly, a front leg assembly a left rear leg assembly, a right rear leg assembly, a folding mechanism having two universal joint sub-assemblies, a series of hubs and ramp discs, wherein said components of the folding mechanism are aligned about a central axis of a main pivot shaft in a first position. The folding mechanism further comprising a plurality of locking gears and springs wherein the two universal joint sub-assemblies and a left and right ramp disc cause a left rear hub and a right rear hub to move in two dimensions when the folding mechanism is engaged in a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: James B. PAYNE, Bryce GIBSON, Kurt MacLAURIN
  • Patent number: 10912375
    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: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Yellow Leaf Hammocks, LLC
    Inventors: Iosef Demin, Rachel Connors, Bryce Gibson, Kurt MacLaurin