Patents by Inventor Chris Ryan
Chris Ryan 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: 20190096528Abstract: In various embodiments, a method may comprise receiving, by a processor, an inquiry in a search bar; displaying, by the processor, a graphical user interface (GUI) inquiry map comprising a plurality of analysis stages related to the inquiry on a display screen, wherein the plurality of analysis stages are displayed proximate to related analysis stages in a logical order, and wherein each analysis stage comprises at least one node linked to a node in an adjacent stage; receiving, by the processor, a first selection of a first node in a first analysis stage of the at least one background factor; and displaying, by the processor, a second analysis stage related to the first selection of the first node proximate the first analysis stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Applicant: ZENXMED INNOVATIONS INC.Inventors: Colm J. Murphy, Christina E. Lang, Shaun Scholtz, Chris Ryan
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Patent number: 10229709Abstract: An optical information storage medium includes a multilayer film that includes a plurality of extruded alternating active data storage layers and buffer layers, which separate the active data storage layers. The active data storage layers and buffer layers have thicknesses that allow the active data storage layers to be writable by non-linear or threshold writing processes to define data voxels within the active data storage layers that are readable by an optical reading device.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2016Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITYInventors: Kenneth D. Singer, Chris Ryan, Jie Shan, Joseph Lott, Christoph Weder, Brent Valle, Eric Baer
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Publication number: 20190039927Abstract: The invention provides structures, methods, and assemblies for bioretention systems, including tree box filters with substantially permeable panels integrated into a bottom portion of the tree box filter. The invention also provides methods and additional structures that are useful for managing stormwater flow and inhibiting the flow of pollutants, debris, and other contaminants into drainage systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventors: James Ferguson Holtz, Chris Ryan Demarest
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Patent number: 10118846Abstract: The invention provides structures, methods, and assemblies for bioretention systems, including tree box filters with substantially permeable panels integrated into a bottom portion of the tree box filter. The invention also provides methods and additional structures that are useful for managing stormwater flow and inhibiting the flow of pollutants, debris, and other contaminants into drainage systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2015Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Oldcastle Precast, Inc.Inventors: James Ferguson Holtz, Chris Ryan Demarest
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Patent number: 9947360Abstract: An optical information storage medium includes a multilayer film that includes a plurality of extruded alternating active data storage layers and buffer layers, which separate the active data storage layers. The active data storage layers and buffer layers have thicknesses that allow the active data storage layers to be writable by non-linear or threshold writing processes to define data voxels within the active data storage layers that are readable by an optical reading device.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Case Western Reserve UniversityInventors: Kenneth D. Singer, Chris Ryan, Jie Shan, Joseph Lott, Christoph Weder, Brent Valle, Eric Baer
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Patent number: 9620167Abstract: Methods and systems for creating and playing out animated video scenes. An animated scene is created by first receiving a selection of an asset element to be used in the scene. Next, a first marker position is received, a first marker is displayed at the marker position, and an association between the asset element and the first marker is established. This process is repeated for a second marker displayed at a second marker position. Thereafter, a movement path from the first marker position to the second marker position is established. The movement path includes a sequence of coordinates and associated times. Finally, the instructions that cause the asset element to move along the movement path are generated.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: PHIZZLE, INC.Inventors: Michael August Patrick, Chris Ryan Brady
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Publication number: 20160336035Abstract: An optical information storage medium includes a multilayer film that includes a plurality of extruded alternating active data storage layers and buffer layers, which separate the active data storage layers. The active data storage layers and buffer layers have thicknesses that allow the active data storage layers to be writable by non-linear or threshold writing processes to define data voxels within the active data storage layers that are readable by an optical reading device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Kenneth D. Singer, Chris Ryan, Jie Shan, Joseph Lott, Christophe Weder, Brent Valle, Eric Baer
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Publication number: 20160216176Abstract: An apparatus for holding a tissue sample including a retaining member having a first tissue engaging surface and at least one biasing element, the first tissue engaging surface being moveably attached to the retaining member by said biasing element; and a base having a second tissue engaging surface and configured to engage the retaining member to form an interior area with the first and second tissue engaging surfaces facing each other, wherein the at least one biasing element urges the first tissue engaging surface toward the second tissue engaging surface to retain the tissue sample therebetween in the interior area.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbHInventors: Stella KNORR, Andrew GUY, Ralf ECKERT, Fiona TARBET, Fernando DIAS, Chris RYAN, Neil SANUT
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Patent number: 9389154Abstract: An apparatus for holding a tissue sample including a retaining member having a first tissue engaging surface and at least one biasing element, the first tissue engaging surface being moveably attached to the retaining member by said biasing element; and a base having a second tissue engaging surface and configured to engage the retaining member to form an interior area with the first and second tissue engaging surfaces facing each other, wherein the at least one biasing element urges the first tissue engaging surface toward the second tissue engaging surface to retain the tissue sample therebetween in the interior area.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbHInventors: Stella Knorr, Andrew Guy, Ralf Eckert, Fiona Tarbet, Fernando Dias, Chris Ryan, Neil Sanut
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Publication number: 20160176732Abstract: The invention provides structures, methods, and assemblies for bioretention systems, including tree box filters with substantially permeable panels integrated into a bottom portion of the tree box filter. The invention also provides methods and additional structures that are useful for managing stormwater flow and inhibiting the flow of pollutants, debris, and other contaminants into drainage systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: James Ferguson Holtz, Chris Ryan Demarest
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Patent number: 9275671Abstract: An optical information storage medium includes a multilayer film that includes a plurality of extruded alternating active data storage layers and buffer layers, which separate the active data storage layers. The active data storage layers and buffer layers have thicknesses that allow the active data storage layers to be writable by permanent or reversible one- or multiphoton, linear, nonlinear, or threshold optical writing processes to define data voxels within the active data storage layers that are readable by an optical reading device.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2012Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Case Western Reserve UniversityInventors: Kenneth Singer, Chris Ryan, Jie Shan, Joseph Lott, Christophe Weder, Brent Valle, Eric Baer
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Publication number: 20150331699Abstract: A routing screen is presented on an electronic device by a user interface application in response to receiving a notification that an external audio device is connected to the electronic device. The routing screen displays representations of an internal audio device and the external audio device. In one aspect, the representations are buttons. In another aspect, the representations are entries in a list. If a user selects one of representations, the user interface application causes the audio signals to be routed to the audio device represented by the selection. An application control screen having a set of objects that represent functions for an audio application may also be displayed. One of the objects on the application control screen is modified in response status changes in the external audio device. A user may select this object to access the routing screen when the external audio device is connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Christopher McKillop, Gregory Christie, Hooman Borghei, Justin Edward Santamaria, Chris Ryan, Nitin Ganatra
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Patent number: 9179758Abstract: Child carriers and methods for operating the same are disclosed. An example child carrier includes a child support pouch to receive a child in a substantially upright position and a harness to support the child support pouch on an adult. The harness includes first and second support straps, first and second waist straps, and first and second support strap connector pairs. The first support strap connector pair is located to releasably connect the first support strap to the first waist strap in a first orientation with the first support strap across a shoulder of the adult and to releasably connect the first support strap to the first waist strap in a second orientation with the first support strap around a waist of the adult. The second support strap connector pair is located to releasably connect the second support strap to the second waist strap.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2005Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Calilung, Peter J. Myers, Trisha Kramer, Chris Ryan
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Patent number: 9097629Abstract: An apparatus for holding a tissue sample having a retaining member with a first tissue engaging surface and at least one biasing element. The first tissue engaging surface is moveably attached to the retaining member. The apparatus also has a base comprising a second tissue engaging surface which is configured to engage the retaining member to form an interior area with the first and second tissue engaging surfaces facing each other. The apparatus also has a retracting member connected to the retaining member which is configured to retract the first tissue engaging surface and compress the biasing element to form a gap between the tissue sample and one of the first tissue engaging surface and the second tissue engaging surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbHInventors: Florian Boehl, Stella Knorr, Peter Kotlarski, Graeme Robertson, Chris Ryan, Ian Sohn, Wilfred Bauwens, Fernando Dias
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Publication number: 20150178971Abstract: Methods and systems for creating and playing out animated video scenes. An animated scene is created by first receiving a selection of an asset element to be used in the scene. Next, a first marker position is received, a first marker is displayed at the marker position, and an association between the asset element and the first marker is established. This process is repeated for a second marker displayed at a second marker position. Thereafter, a movement path from the first marker position to the second marker position is established. The movement path includes a sequence of coordinates and associated times. Finally, the instructions that cause the asset element to move along the movement path are generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Michael August Patrick, Chris Ryan Brady
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Patent number: 9052256Abstract: A method for treating a tissue sample including placing at least one tissue sample on an cassette which has: a retaining member, a base and at least one biasing element; placing the at least one tissue sample in the tissue cassette; attaching the base and the retaining member to retain the tissue sample; processing the tissue sample in the tissue cassette with one or more solvents; and embedding the tissue sample in a paraffin to form an portion of paraffin in which the tissue sample is embedded in the tissue cassette, wherein the embedding comprises adding molten paraffin to the interior area of the tissue cassette and allowing the paraffin to become solid.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbHInventors: Stella Knorr, Andrew Guy, Ralf Eckert, Fiona Tarbet, Fernando Dias, Chris Ryan, Neil Sanut
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Publication number: 20150112467Abstract: A routing screen is presented on an electronic device by a user interface application in response to receiving a notification that an external audio device is connected to the electronic device. The routing screen displays representations of an internal audio device and the external audio device. In one aspect, the representations are buttons. In another aspect, the representations are entries in a list. If a user selects one of representations, the user interface application causes the audio signals to be routed to the audio device represented by the selection. An application control screen having a set of objects that represent functions for an audio application may also be displayed. One of the objects on the application control screen is modified in response status changes in the external audio device. A user may select this object to access the routing screen when the external audio device is connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2015Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: CHRISTOPHER MCKILLOP, Gregory Christie, Hooman Borghei, Justin Edward Santamaria, Chris Ryan, Nitin Ganatra
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Patent number: 8958896Abstract: A routing screen is presented on an electronic device by a user interface application in response to receiving a notification that an external audio device is connected to the electronic device. The routing screen displays representations of an internal audio device and the external audio device. In one aspect, the representations are buttons. In another aspect, the representations are entries in a list. If a user selects one of representations, the user interface application causes the audio signals to be routed to the audio device represented by the selection. An application control screen having a set of objects that represent functions for an audio application may also be displayed. One of the objects on the application control screen is modified in response status changes in the external audio device. A user may select this object to access the routing screen when the external audio device is connected.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2011Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christopher McKillop, Gregory Christie, Hooman Borghei, Justin Edward Santamaria, Chris Ryan, Nitin Ganatra
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Publication number: 20140273084Abstract: An apparatus for holding a tissue sample having a retaining member with a first tissue engaging surface and at least one biasing element. The first tissue engaging surface is moveably attached to the retaining member. The apparatus also has a base comprising a second tissue engaging surface which is configured to engage the retaining member to form an interior area with the first and second tissue engaging surfaces facing each other. The apparatus also has a retracting member connected to the retaining member which is configured to retract the first tissue engaging surface and compress the biasing element to form a gap between the tissue sample and one of the first tissue engaging surface and the second tissue engaging surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBHInventors: Florian BOEHL, Stella KNORR, Peter KOTLARSKI, Graeme ROBERTSON, Chris RYAN, Ian SOHN, Wilfred BAUWENS, Fernando DIAS
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Publication number: 20140273083Abstract: A method for treating a tissue sample including placing at least one tissue sample on an cassette which has: a retaining member, a base and at least one biasing element; placing the at least one tissue sample in the tissue cassette; attaching the base and the retaining member to retain the tissue sample; processing the tissue sample in the tissue cassette with one or more solvents; and embedding the tissue sample in a paraffin to form an portion of paraffin in which the tissue sample is embedded in the tissue cassette, wherein the embedding comprises adding molten paraffin to the interior area of the tissue cassette and allowing the paraffin to become solid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBHInventors: Stella KNORR, Andrew GUY, Ralf ECKERT, Fiona TARBET, Fernando DIAS, Chris RYAN, Neil SANUT