Patents by Inventor Christopher A. Sanders
Christopher A. Sanders 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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Patent number: 11965782Abstract: Described herein is a process for correcting an observed color difference between a color at a first gloss and the color at a second gloss different than the first gloss, said process comprising the steps of: (a) determining a first correction caused by a lightness (Y-value) of the color a first gloss; (b) determining a second correction caused by an inclusion of a first surface diffusion in gloss readings; (c) based on the first and second corrections, determining a specular correction caused by a difference in specular reflections from the color at the first gloss and the color at the second gloss; (d) determining tristimulus corrections based on the specular correction; (e) preparing corrected tristimulus values of the color at a second gloss; and (f) producing a paint composition for the color at the second gloss using the corrected tristimulus values.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: Thomas P. Tomsia, Hugh S. Fairman, Christopher Sanders
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Publication number: 20240125650Abstract: Described herein is a process for correcting an observed color difference between a color at a first gloss and the color at a second gloss different than the first gloss, said process comprising the steps of: (a) determining a first correction caused by a lightness (Y-value) of the color a first gloss; (b) determining a second correction caused by an inclusion of a first surface diffusion in gloss readings; (c) based on the first and second corrections, determining a specular correction caused by a difference in specular reflections from the color at the first gloss and the color at the second gloss; (d) determining tristimulus corrections based on the specular correction; (e) preparing corrected tristimulus values of the color at a second gloss; and (f) producing a paint composition for the color at the second gloss using the corrected tristimulus values.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Thomas P. Tomsia, Hugh S. Fairman, Christopher Sanders
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Patent number: 11960960Abstract: A method is disclosed for adjusting imaging parameters of a bioptic barcode reader. The method includes capturing, by an imaging assembly, an initial image of a target object having an indicia thereon. The imaging assembly captures the initial image according to an initial imaging parameter. The method further includes attempting to decode the indicia from the initial image, and responsive to being unable to decode the indicia, detecting a substantially static presence of the target object within a field of view (FOV) of the imaging assembly. The method then includes, responsive to detecting the substantially static presence of the target object within the FOV, adjusting the initial imaging parameter to a subsequent imaging parameter, wherein the subsequent imaging parameter is different than the initial imaging parameter.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2023Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Zebra Technologies CorporationInventors: Christopher W. Brock, Edward Barkan, Robert Sanders
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Publication number: 20240115953Abstract: A method of improving accessibility for the user operation of a first application on a computer includes the steps of taking one or more measurements of a current user's interaction with an application on the computer, comparing the one or more measurements with expectations derived from measurements from a first corpus of users, characterising one or more needs of the current user based upon the comparison, and modifying at least a first property of the first application responsive to the characterised need or needs.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Matthew Sanders, Christopher William Henderson, Jesus Lucas Barcias, Maurizio Cerrato, Nima Karshenas, Calum Armstrong, Christopher George Buchanan
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Publication number: 20240112057Abstract: An optics-integrated confinement apparatus system comprises a confinement apparatus chip having a confinement apparatus formed thereon and having at least one apparatus optical element disposed and/or formed thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Matthew Bohn, Christopher John Carron, Bryan DeBono, Chris Ertsgaard, Robert D. Horning, Molly Krogstad, Patricia Lee, Lora Nugent, Adam Jay Ollanik, Mary Rowe, Steve Sanders, Alex Zolot
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Publication number: 20210270672Abstract: Described herein is a process for correcting an observed color difference between a color at a first gloss and the color at a second gloss different than the first gloss, said process comprising the steps of: (a) determining a first correction caused by a lightness (Y-value) of the color a first gloss; (b) determining a second correction caused by an inclusion of a first surface diffusion in gloss readings; (c) based on the first and second corrections, determining a specular correction caused by a difference in specular reflections from the color at the first gloss and the color at the second gloss; (d) determining tristimulus corrections based on the specular correction; (e) preparing corrected tristimulus values of the color at a second gloss; and (f) producing a paint composition for the color at the second gloss using the corrected tristimulus values.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2019Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Thomas P. Tomsia, Hugh S. Fairman, Christopher Sanders
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Publication number: 20210094650Abstract: A linkage for suspending the swing arm of a cycle including a trailing link and a forward link shaped to seesaw on a midpoint so as to permit exaggerated travel of a shock-absorber relative to the swing arm. The linkage is configured to prevent inferior protrusion of the linage below the swing arm while maintaining links and shock absorber in a co-planar orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2019Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventor: Christopher Sanders
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Publication number: 20200282694Abstract: A composite structure that includes a multi-layer laminate including a plurality of layers of material, and at least one crack barrier layer extending within the plurality of layers of material. The multi-layer laminate is folded to define a first web region and a second web region in a face-to-face relationship, and a folded tip region defined between the first web region and the second web region. The at least one crack barrier layer is configured to restrict crack propagation from spreading through the plurality of layers of material in the folded tip region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2019Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Christopher Sanders, Hyukbong Kwon, Lisa Carlson, Khanh Mai Pham
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Patent number: 10095472Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for image-based browsing through a plurality of digital media assets assisted by media cues are disclosed. The media cues can be provided by playback of short audio segments, referred to as snippets, of the digital media assets being browsed. The digital media assets can be grouped into collections of digital media assets. In one embodiment, as a user browses through digital media assets using visual representations of the collections of digital media assets, media cues can be provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: William M. Bachman, Timothy Wasko, Christopher Sanders
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Patent number: 10030344Abstract: Roadway barrier bicycle safety apparatus for attachment to an upper portion of a roadway barrier segment for topping the upper portion to prevent a bicycle from extending over the upper portion. The apparatus includes a shell having a curved upper surface and configured to prevent snagging of a bicycle or bicycle rider.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Lindsay Transportation Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Alvaro E. Morales Flores, Jason T. Lim, Daniel Paul Dacayanan Loya, Christopher A. Sanders, Erik Weber, Steve Johnson
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Patent number: 9431985Abstract: Techniques for controlling the volumes of multiple audio output devices using a collective (master) volume control and an individual volume control for each audio output device. In one set of embodiments, each individual volume control can be configured to indicate the current absolute volume level of its corresponding audio output device. When the master volume control is manually adjusted, the individual volume controls can be automatically adjusted in a manner proportional to the manual adjustment of the master volume control. In addition, when an individual volume control is manually adjusted to a setting or value that exceeds the master volume control, the master volume control can be automatically adjusted to be equal to, or greater than, the manually adjusted setting for the individual volume control. In this scenario, the other individual volume controls can remain unchanged.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: Christopher Sanders
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Publication number: 20160054978Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for image-based browsing through a plurality of digital media assets assisted by media cues are disclosed. The media cues can be provided by playback of short audio segments, referred to as snippets, of the digital media assets being browsed. The digital media assets can be grouped into collections of digital media assets. In one embodiment, as a user browses through digital media assets using visual representations of the collections of digital media assets, media cues can be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: William M. Bachman, Timothy Wasko, Christopher Sanders
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Patent number: 9176962Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for image-based browsing through a plurality of digital media assets assisted by media cues are disclosed. The media cues can be provided by playback of short audio segments, referred to as snippets, of the digital media assets being browsed. The digital media assets can be grouped into collections of digital media assets. In one embodiment, as a user browses through digital media assets using visual representations of the collections of digital media assets, media cues can be provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2009Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: William Bachman, Timothy Wasko, Christopher Sanders
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Publication number: 20140079247Abstract: Techniques for controlling the volumes of multiple audio output devices using a collective (master) volume control and an individual volume control for each audio output device. In one set of embodiments, each individual volume control can be configured to indicate the current absolute volume level of its corresponding audio output device. When the master volume control is manually adjusted, the individual volume controls can be automatically adjusted in a manner proportional to the manual adjustment of the master volume control. In addition, when an individual volume control is manually adjusted to a setting or value that exceeds the master volume control, the master volume control can be automatically adjusted to be equal to, or greater than, the manually adjusted setting for the individual volume control. In this scenario, the other individual volume controls can remain unchanged.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventor: Christopher Sanders
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Patent number: 8611559Abstract: Techniques for controlling the volumes of multiple audio output devices using a collective (master) volume control and an individual volume control for each audio output device. In one set of embodiments, each individual volume control can be configured to indicate the current absolute volume level of its corresponding audio output device. When the master volume control is manually adjusted, the individual volume controls can be automatically adjusted in a manner proportional to the manual adjustment of the master volume control. In addition, when an individual volume control is manually adjusted to a setting or value that exceeds the master volume control, the master volume control can be automatically adjusted to be equal to, or greater than, the manually adjusted setting for the individual volume control. In this scenario, the other individual volume controls can remain unchanged.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: Christopher Sanders
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Patent number: D671550Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Elbert D. Chen, Christopher Sanders
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Patent number: D716330Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Elbert D. Chen, Christopher Sanders
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Patent number: D840852Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Lindsay Transportation Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Alvaro E. Morales Flores, Jason T. Lim, Daniel Paul Dacayanan Loya, Christopher A. Sanders, Erik Weber, Steve Johnson
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Patent number: D840853Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Lindsay Transportation Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Alvaro E. Morales Flores, Jason T. Lim, Daniel Paul Dacayanan Loya, Christopher A. Sanders, Erik Weber, Steve Johnson
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Patent number: D1023265Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) Hygiene Home LimitedInventors: Eleanor Bainton, John Mouatt, Dafni Panagopoulou, Blake John Parkinson, David Sanders, James Peter Spence, Fengyang Wang, Christopher Brian Witty, Cheeyong Woon, Jin Wu, George Zhang