Patents by Inventor Chris Coates

Chris Coates 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).

  • Music based video game with components
    Patent number: 10300393
    Abstract: A video game includes a plurality of components providing for opportunities for increased social interaction of users playing the video game. The video game may be a music-based video game, and a server may provide content of the video game to game devices for play at predefined times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jamie Jackson, Dave Osbourn, Neil Wigfield, Chris Coates, Paul Turland, Pete O'Donnell, James Norris, Lee Roberts
  • Music based video game with user-generated content
    Patent number: 9919219
    Abstract: A video game includes user generated content. The video game may be a music-based video game. Users may determine content to be played, and a server may provide the content to game devices for play, for example at predefined times, and/or to predetermined game players.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jamie Jackson, Dave Osbourn, Neil Wigfield, Chris Coates, Paul Turland, Pete O'Donnell, James Norris, Lee Roberts
  • MUSIC BASED VIDEO GAME WITH USER-GENERATED CONTENT
    Publication number: 20160107088
    Abstract: A video game includes user generated content. The video game may be a music-based video game. Users may determine content to be played, and a server may provide the content to game devices for play, for example at predefined times, and/or to predetermined game players.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Jamie Jackson, Dave Osbourn, Neil Wigfield, Chris Coates, Paul Turland, Pete O'Donnell, James Norris, Lee Roberts
  • MUSIC BASED VIDEO GAME WITH COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20160107089
    Abstract: A video game includes a plurality of components providing for opportunities for increased social interaction of users playing the video game. The video game may be a music-based video game, and a server may provide content of the video game to game devices for play at predefined times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Jamie Jackson, Dave Osbourn, Neil Wigfield, Chris Coates, Paul Turland, Pete O'Donnell, James Norris, Lee Roberts
  • ROOF SUPPORT SHEET HANDLING FOR UNDERGROUND MINES
    Publication number: 20150086280
    Abstract: Systems for installing roof support sheets on a mine roof. One system includes a support frame, a lifting system, and a feeding system. The support frame holds a plurality of roof support sheets. The lifting system lifts at least one of the sheets from the support frame. The feeding system obtains the at least one sheet from the lifting system and feeds the at least one sheet toward an installation apparatus for installation on the mine roof. The lifting system includes a shoe and at least one arm for moving the shoe to engage and move the at least one sheet. The feeding system includes a drive assembly and a support. The drive assembly engages and moves the at least one sheet toward the installation apparatus, and the support supports the at least one sheet moved by the drive assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Peter A. Lugg, Richard D. Boyd, Adrian Germyn, William D. Eddowes, Chris Coates
  • Roof support sheet handling for underground mines
    Patent number: 8936415
    Abstract: Systems for installing roof support sheets on a mine roof. One system includes a support frame, a lifting system, and a feeding system. The support frame holds a plurality of roof support sheets. The lifting system lifts at least one of the sheets from the support frame. The feeding system obtains the at least one sheet from the lifting system and feeds the at least one sheet toward an installation apparatus for installation on the mine roof. The lifting system includes a shoe and at least one arm for moving the shoe to engage and move the at least one sheet. The feeding system includes a drive assembly and a support. The drive assembly engages and moves the at least one sheet toward the installation apparatus, and the support supports the at least one sheet moved by the drive assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Joy MM Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Lugg, Richard D. Boyd, Adrian Germyn, William D. Eddowes, Chris Coates
  • ROOF SUPPORT SHEET HANDLING FOR UNDERGROUND MINES
    Publication number: 20120213598
    Abstract: Systems for installing roof support sheets on a mine roof. One system includes a support frame, a lifting system, and a feeding system. The support frame holds a plurality of roof support sheets. The lifting system lifts at least one of the sheets from the support frame. The feeding system obtains the at least one sheet from the lifting system and feeds the at least one sheet toward an installation apparatus for installation on the mine roof. The lifting system includes a shoe and at least one arm for moving the shoe to engage and move the at least one sheet. The feeding system includes a drive assembly and a support. The drive assembly engages and moves the at least one sheet toward the installation apparatus, and the support supports the at least one sheet moved by the drive assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Peter A. Lugg, Richard D. Boyd, Adrian Germyn, William D. Eddowes, Chris Coates