Patents by Inventor Christopher Blair

Christopher Blair 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: 12678689
    Abstract: Some cloud gaming and other remote game environments require a user to wait in a queue before playing a game. During this time, the user may be concerned that they will lose their place in the queue if they close the window displaying the game to do another task on the computing device. If the user decides to do something away from the computing device while waiting in the queue, it is possible that the user will be unaware when they progress out of the queue and miss their opportunity to play the game. This can be a frustrating experience for the user. The embodiments presented herein can be used to address this situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: Backbone Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Aldridge, Casey Chow, Christopher Blair, Rohan Kapur, Shawn O'Connor, Maneet Khaira, Kauhi Kukulukahalelaupilionaali'i Hookano
  • Publication number: 20240390786
    Abstract: Some cloud gaming and other remote game environments require a user to wait in a queue before playing a game. During this time, the user may be concerned that they will lose their place in the queue if they close the window displaying the game to do another task on the computing device. If the user decides to do something away from the computing device while waiting in the queue, it is possible that the user will be unaware when they progress out of the queue and miss their opportunity to play the game. This can be a frustrating experience for the user. The embodiments presented herein can be used to address this situation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Backbone Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Aldridge, Casey Chow, Christopher Blair, Rohan Kapur, Shawn O'Connor, Maneet Khaira, Kauhi Kukulukahalelaupilionaali’i Hookano
  • Patent number: 8156244
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method can include: determining a topology of digital picture frames in a frame network; identifying a lead picture frame from among the digital picture frames; sending the digital picture frame topology to a client coupled to the lead picture frame; receiving in the lead picture frame and from the client, media content for display on a destination digital picture frame in the frame network; and routing the received media content to the destination digital picture frame using router functionality in at least one of the plurality of digital picture frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Blair
  • Publication number: 20110252739
    Abstract: The present invention provides several methods and materials for use in building construction that may require air and water barrier, and water vapor permeability along with thermal or acoustic insulation. Several embodiments provide materials for a variety of building construction needs that can help build next generation green buildings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel L. Leeser, Christopher Blair, Daniel E. Bullock, Sara E. Rosenberg, Poongunran Muthukumaran
  • Patent number: 7833916
    Abstract: The present invention provides several methods and materials for use in building construction that may require air and water barrier, and water vapor permeability along with thermal or acoustic insulation. Several embodiments provide materials for a variety of building construction needs that can help build next generation green buildings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Leeser, Christopher Blair, Daniel Bullock, Sara Rosenberg, Poongunran Muthukumaran
  • Publication number: 20100264426
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a charge storage device can include: a first node having a plurality of n-type diamond layers connected together; and a second node having a plurality of p-type diamond layers connected together, the plurality of p-type diamond layers being interleaved with the plurality of n-type diamond layers, where each of the plurality of diamond layers is formed using chemical vapor deposition (CVD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher Blair
  • Publication number: 20100238428
    Abstract: A method of identifying or tracing one of a plurality of fiber optic fibers including transmitting a plurality of fiber identification data signals into ends of a plurality of fiber optic fibers, wherein a different data signal is transmitted to each of the plurality of fiber optic fibers; and identifying one of the plurality of fiber optic fibers based on the signal transmitted on the one fiber; wherein the data signals are digital codes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Michael Glines, Jianxum Fang, Christopher Blair
  • Publication number: 20090292822
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method can include: determining a topology of digital picture frames in a frame network; identifying a lead picture frame from among the digital picture frames; sending the digital picture frame topology to a client coupled to the lead picture frame; receiving in the lead picture frame and from the client, media content for display on a destination digital picture frame in the frame network; and routing the received media content to the destination digital picture frame using router functionality in at least one of the plurality of digital picture frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Blair
  • Publication number: 20080019743
    Abstract: A fuser component useful in electrostatographic machines is provided, having a substrate, and thereover a coating composition comprising a haloelastomer, such as, for example, a fluoroelastomer, and a deflocculating agent. A fuser component comprising a deflocculating agent exhibits improved properties including, but not limited to, increased gloss and a smoother coating surface with a relatively high adhesive strength. The use of a deflocculating agent also reduces or eliminates the barium sulfate defect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher Blair, Ugur Sener, Robert Finsterwalder, Joy Longhenry
  • Publication number: 20070289974
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe an insulation system comprising: a primary shell; a secondary shell positioned to cover at least a portion of the primary shell; a cryogenic fluid contained by the primary shell and at least one load-bearing primary insulation component disposed between the secondary shell and the primary shell. Optionally an intermediary shell is placed between the primary shell and the secondary shell along with a secondary insulation component resulting in a shell/insulation/shell/insulation/shell arrangement. In either arrangement, the primary, secondary or both insulation components comprise a material with a nanoporous aerogel optionally reinforced with a fibrous element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: ASPEN AEROGELS, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Blair, Mario Saba, George Gould, Duan Ou
  • Publication number: 20070263785
    Abstract: Included are embodiments of systems and methods for recording data related to a communication. One exemplary embodiment, among others includes receiving data related to a communication from a communications device, recording at least a portion of the data related to the communication, determining a time of reduced network activity and sending at least a portion of the data related to the communication to a central recording server at a time of low network activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Jamie Williams, Scott Bluman, Thomas Dong, Christopher Blair, Richard Heap
  • Publication number: 20070258434
    Abstract: Included are embodiments of a method for recording in an Internet Protocol (IP) environment. At least one embodiment includes receiving data related to a communication, generating a copied version of at least a portion of the received data, and modifying the copied version of the received data. Other embodiments include sending at least a portion of the modified copied version of the received data to a recording device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Jamie Williams, Christopher Blair, Richard Heap
  • Publication number: 20070217576
    Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing communications of a contact center are provided. A representative system incorporates a first computer application operative to reconstruct progress of a communication through the contact center such that information corresponding to the progress of the communication is presented to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: WITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Christopher Blair
  • Publication number: 20070190320
    Abstract: A fuser member includes a substrate and an outer layer including a polymeric material and a methacrylate-based fluorosurfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joy Longhenry, Richard Carney, Alan Kuntz, Kevin Taft, Cindy Chen, Huoy-Jen Yuh, Christopher Blair
  • Publication number: 20070160189
    Abstract: Communications systems are provided, a representative one of which incorporates: a recorder operative to record information associated with a communication; and a first computer application operative to provide a graphical user interface, the graphical user interface being configured such that, responsive to a user input designating a portion of the communication via the graphical user interface, information corresponding to that portion of the communication and recorded by the recorder is presented to the user, the first computer application being further operative to construct an integrated data stream comprising at least some of the information recorded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: WITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Christopher Blair
  • Publication number: 20070160190
    Abstract: Methods are provided, a representative one of which involves: recording information associated with a communication; providing a graphical user interface, the graphical user interface being configured such that, responsive to a user input designating a portion of the communication, information recorded and corresponding to that portion of the communication is presented to the user; and displaying, via the graphical user interface, graphical indications of events occurring during the communication
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: WITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Christopher Blair
  • Publication number: 20070160191
    Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing communications of a contact center are provided. A representative system incorporates a graphical user interface operative to display information corresponding to a communication of the contact center, the graphical user interface being configured to display the information such that different portions of the communication are visually distinguished from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: WITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Christopher Blair
  • Publication number: 20070102055
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention describe insulation systems comprising foam and nanoporous aerogel materials. Generally speaking, the insulation systems of the present invention may be employed for thermal management of essentially any surface, or volume whether enclosed fully or partially. The aerogel material(s) may reside between a foam material(s) and the region(s) to be insulated, encased partially or fully in the foam material(s) or otherwise combined therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Blair, Daniel Leeser, Brian Betty, Wendell Rhine, Shahrooz Zaghi
  • Publication number: 20070004306
    Abstract: The present invention provides several methods and materials for use in building construction that may require air and water barrier, and water vapor permeability along with thermal or acoustic insulation. Several embodiments provide materials for a variety of building construction needs that can help build next generation green buildings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Applicant: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Leeser, Christopher Blair, Daniel Bullock, Sara Rosenberg, Poongunran Muthukumaran
  • Publication number: 20060275063
    Abstract: A fuser member includes a substrate and an outer layer comprising a polymeric material, wherein the polymeric material is post-halogenated to provide a post-halogenated polymeric material. The fuser member is advantageously used without a release oil applied to the outer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher Blair, Ugur Sener, Thomas Debies, Joy Longhenry, Alan Kuntz