Patents by Inventor Christopher Hobbs
Christopher Hobbs 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: 20210405685Abstract: A computing device display mounting system includes an offset bracket having a display system mounting member that mounts to a display stand system, and a computing device mounting member that mounts to a computing device. The computing device display mounting system also includes a rotation bracket that is movably coupled to the display system mounting member on the offset bracket such that the rotation bracket is configured to rotate relative to the offset bracket. The rotation bracket includes at least one display mounting element that is coupled to a display. The movable coupling of the rotation bracket to the display system mounting member allows the display to rotate relative to the computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2020Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Derric Christopher Hobbs, Tzu-Wei Tai
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Patent number: 11163341Abstract: A device mounting system includes a device bracket coupled to a device, and a support surface mount coupled to the device bracket. The support surface mount includes a base member mounted to a support surface, a securing member extending from the base member, and a securing latch that is included in the securing member and that moves between a secured orientation in which it engages the device bracket to secure the device bracket to the support surface mount, and an unsecured orientation that allows the device bracket to be decoupled from the support surface mount. A release member in the securing member may be actuated to move the securing latch between the secured and unsecured orientations. A locking element in the securing member may be actuated to prevent movement of the securing latch from the secured to the unsecured orientation to lock the device bracket to the support surface mount.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Derric Christopher Hobbs, Tzu-Wei Tai, Raymond Chao Long Chou, Brandon Chu
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Patent number: 10817453Abstract: An information handling system interfaces with a docking station through a cable having first and second separate plug housings with first and second port connectors. An interconnecting structure formed in the first and second plug housings biases together with magnetic attraction to align the first and second port connectors in a predetermined manner adapted to insertion in adjacent ports of the information handling system. If the information handling system has only one port or has multiple non-adjacent ports, the plug housings separate to support insertion of a single connector into the information handling system.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Neda Abdul-Razzak, Mark David Menendez, Derric Christopher Hobbs
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Publication number: 20200081860Abstract: An information handling system interfaces with a docking station through a cable having first and second separate plug housings with first and second port connectors. An interconnecting structure formed in the first and second plug housings biases together with magnetic attraction to align the first and second port connectors in a predetermined manner adapted to insertion in adjacent ports of the information handling system. If the information handling system has only one port or has multiple non-adjacent ports, the plug housings separate to support insertion of a single connector into the information handling system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2018Publication date: March 12, 2020Applicant: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Neda Abdul-Razzak, Mark David Menendez, Derric Christopher Hobbs
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Patent number: 9799009Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method to dynamically identify, assemble, or otherwise simulate the availability of resources for an orchestrated service or application, thereby allowing for strategic changes in scheduling, purchasing, hiring, and the like to ensure that the resources needed to deliver the desired outcome during a particular time period are present. In particular, the system includes an orchestration module storing a plurality of resource parameters, correlating a predetermined criterion for one or more resources with an event, and simulating the event, where the simulation includes comparing the stored plurality of parameters with the predetermined criterion. The system further determines whether the stored plurality of parameters satisfy the predetermined criterion, and may store the determination for subsequent evaluation.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Christopher Hobbs, John Bell, Raymond B. Wallace, Laurence A. Beaulieu
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Patent number: 9725356Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to heatable glass substrates that may be used in connection with lighting applications, and/or methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, a glass substrate supports an antireflective (AR) coating on a first major surface thereof, and a conductive coating on a second, opposite major surface thereof. Bus bars connect the conductive coating to a power source in certain example embodiments. The substrate may be heat treated (e.g., heat strengthened and/or thermally tempered), with one or both coatings thereon. The heatable glass substrate thus may help provide a chemical and/or environmental barrier for the luminaire or lighting system disposed behind it. In addition, or in the alternative, the heatable glass substrate may help reduce the amount of moisture (e.g., snow, rain, ice, fog, etc.) that otherwise could accumulate on the luminaire or lighting system.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.Inventors: David P. Maikowski, David D. McLean, Timothy Bourque, Christopher Hobbs
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Patent number: 8939606Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to heatable glass substrates that may be used in connection with lighting applications, and/or methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, a glass substrate supports an antireflective (AR) coating on a first major surface thereof, and a conductive coating on a second, opposite major surface thereof. Bus bars connect the conductive coating to a power source in certain example embodiments. The substrate may be heat treated (e.g., heat strengthened and/or thermally tempered), with one or both coatings thereon. The heatable glass substrate thus may help provide a chemical and/or environmental barrier for the luminaire or lighting system disposed behind it. In addition, or in the alternative, the heatable glass substrate may help reduce the amount of moisture (e.g., snow, rain, ice, fog, etc.) that otherwise could accumulate on the luminaire or lighting system.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.Inventors: David P. Maikowski, David D. McLean, Timothy Bourque, Christopher Hobbs
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Publication number: 20140282107Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method to interactively collaborate in a network environment. The system and method comprises software that enables at least two participants to interact in a format whereby a person can present a document, or presentation or other form of media and have the other participants be able to register, mark up, comment on, rectify, review and observe the presentation media and be able to store, observe, and layer any edits including edits of the other participants, for future review.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Christopher Hobbs
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Patent number: 8377986Abstract: The compound 3,3-dimethyl-butyric acid 4-((S)-2-amino-2-methoxycarbonyl-ethyl)-2-(3,3-dimethyl-butyryloxy)-phenyl ester of formula (I) has dopaminergic properties.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2008Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Proximagen Ltd.Inventor: Christopher Hobbs
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Publication number: 20120250314Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to heatable glass substrates that may be used in connection with lighting applications, and/or methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, a glass substrate supports an antireflective (AR) coating on a first major surface thereof, and a conductive coating on a second, opposite major surface thereof. Bus bars connect the conductive coating to a power source in certain example embodiments. The substrate may be heat treated (e.g., heat strengthened and/or thermally tempered), with one or both coatings thereon. The heatable glass substrate thus may help provide a chemical and/or environmental barrier for the luminaire or lighting system disposed behind it. In addition, or in the alternative, the heatable glass substrate may help reduce the amount of moisture (e.g., snow, rain, ice, fog, etc.) that otherwise could accumulate on the luminaire or lighting system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: David P. Maikowski, David D. McClean, Timothy Bourque, Christopher Hobbs
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Patent number: 8258097Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or formula (II) have dopaminergic activity: wherein: R1 is a carboxyl, carboxyl ester, or carboxamide group; R2 is a group —C(?O)—NR3R4, or —S(?O)2—NR3R4; R3 and R4 are independently selected from hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl, (C1-C5 fluoroalkyl)-CH2—, -Q, and —CH2Q, wherein Q is an optionally substituted monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring of (3) to (6) ring atoms; or R3 and R4 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted monocyclic cycloalkyl or non-aromatic heterocyclic ring of (3) to (8) ring atoms; R5 is hydrogen, or a natural or non-natural alpha amino acid residue linked via a peptide bond; R6 is hydrogen or a group R7C(?O)—; and R7 is C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 fluoroalkyl or cyclopropyl.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2008Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Proximagen Ltd.Inventor: Christopher Hobbs
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Publication number: 20100216878Abstract: The compound 3,3-dimethyl-butyric acid 4-((S)-2-amino-2-methoxycarbonyl-ethyl)-2-(3,3-dimethyl-butyryloxy)-phenyl ester of formula (I) has dopaminergic properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: PROXIMAGEN LTD.Inventor: Christopher Hobbs
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Publication number: 20100190725Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or formula (II) have dopaminergic activity: wherein: R1 is a carboxyl, carboxyl ester, or carboxamide group; R2 is a group —C(?O)—NR3R4, or —S(?O)2—NR3R4; R3 and R4 are independently selected from hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl, (C1-C5 fluoroalkyl)-CH2—, -Q, and —CH2Q, wherein Q is an optionally substituted monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring of (3) to (6) ring atoms; or R3 and R4 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted monocyclic cycloalkyl or non-aromatic heterocyclic ring of (3) to (8) ring atoms; R5 is hydrogen, or a natural or non-natural alpha amino acid residue linked via a peptide bond; R6 is hydrogen or a group R7C(?O)—; and R7 is C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 fluoroalkyl or cyclopropyl.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2008Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: PROXIMAGEN LTD.Inventor: Christopher Hobbs
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Publication number: 20090239941Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are active as dopaminergic compounds or as compounds which or as compounds which diminish the symptoms of dopamine deficiency: wherein: R1 and R2 are independently selected from —C(?O)R5 or —C(?O)OR5; or one of R1 and R2 is hydrogen and the other is —C(?O)R5 or —C(?O)OR5; R3 and R4 are independently selected from hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl, or C2-C6 alkynyl, —CH2Q, —C(?O)R5, —C(?O)OR5, —C(?O)NR5R6, or R5 is hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl or —CH2Q; R6 is hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl Or —CH2Q; and Q is an optionally substituted monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclyl ring of 3 to 6 ring atoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2007Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: PROXIMAGEN LTD.Inventor: Christopher Hobbs
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Publication number: 20090170937Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) have activity in alleviating the effects of impaired dopaminergic signaling, for example in the treatment of Parkinsons Disease: wherein: R1 is a carboxyl, carboxyl ester, or carboxamide group; R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen, or a group —C(?O)R6 or —C(?O)OR6 wherein Re is C1-C6 alkyl, or a group —CH2Q wherein Q is an optionally substituted monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclyl ring of 3 to 6 ring atoms; R4 and R5 are independently (a) the side chain of a natural amino acid, or (b) optionally substituted C1-C4 alkyl, C2-C4 alkenyl, or C2-C4 alkynyl, or (c) —CH2XCH3, —CH2CH2XCH3, or —CH2XCH2CH3, wherein X is —O—, S, or —NR7 wherein R7 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; or (d) —CH2Q or CH2OQ wherein Q is as defined in relation to R6; or R4 and R5 taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted cycloalkyl or heterocyclic ring of 3 to 8 ring atoms, optionally fused to a second, optionally substituted, carbocyclic or heterocyclic ringType: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicants: Proximagen Ltd., Hodgkin Building,King`s College London,Guy`s CompusInventor: Christopher Hobbs
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Publication number: 20090036525Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) have activity in alleviating the effects of impaired dopaminergic signaling, for example in the treatment of Parkinsons Disease: wherein: R1 is a carboxyl, carboxyl ester, or carboxamide group; R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen, or a group —C(?O)R6 or —C(?O)OR6 wherein R6 is C1-C6 alkyl, or a group —CH2Q wherein Q is an optionally substituted monocyclic cycloalkyl or heterocyclyl ring of 3 to 6 ring atoms; R7 is (i) optionally substituted phenyl or monocyclic heteroaryl, or (ii) a radical of formula —CHR4R5; R4 is (a) optionally substituted C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, C2-C4 alkenyl, C2-C4 alkenyloxy, or C2-C4 alkynyl, or (b) —CH2XCH3, —CH2CH2XCH3, or —CH2XCH2CH3, wherein X is —O—, S, or —NR7 wherein R7 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; or —CH2Q or CH2OQ wherein Q is as defined in relation to R6; and R5 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, or methyl substituted by 1, 2 or 3 fluoro atoms; or R4 and R5 taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form an optionally substitutedType: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: POXIMAGEN LTD.Inventor: Christopher Hobbs
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Publication number: 20070050255Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are used to control access to promotions is disclosed. The system, method and computer program product control access to promotion information through receiving a partial account number of a cardholder at a customer service system that stores the promotion information, comparing the received partial account number to previously-stored information to produce a verification result, and controlling access to the promotion information based on the verification result. Use of a partial account number (e.g., just the BIN number) allows a card issuer (or their agent) to verify a card holder's eligibility for a promotion, without the need for the card holder to submit and personably-identifiable information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: American Express Marketing & Development Corp.Inventors: Christopher Hobbs, Maura Rose, Wayne Blum, Kevin Burkhart, Liuliu Lu
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Publication number: 20050179390Abstract: A gas discharge lamp includes a base configured to receive electrical power from a power source and a high frequency ballast electrically connected to the base and configured to convert the electrical power to a high frequency AC waveform for driving a gas discharge tube. The gas discharge tube is configured to receive the high frequency AC waveform and emit UV light by passing the high frequency AC waveform through a mixture of gases contained within the gas discharge tube and to emit UV photons in response. A visible light emitting surface has a glass envelope of different geometry than the gas discharge tube and a phosphor coating is placed on the inside of the glass envelope. The glass envelope seals a volume around the gas discharge tube that is at least partially evacuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2004Publication date: August 18, 2005Inventors: Earl Crandall, Robert Smallwood, Christopher Hobbs
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Patent number: 6731990Abstract: Communications data such as traffic levels in a communications network is analysed using techniques adapted from the study of chaos. Future values of a series of communications data are predicted and an attractor structure is determined from the communications data. This enables the communications processes to be monitored, controlled and analysed. Action can be taken to modify the communications process using the results from the prediction and attractor structure to reduce costs and improve performance and efficiency. These methods may also be used for product data from manufacturing processes. An algorithm bank is compiled containing prediction algorithms suitable for different types of data series, including those exhibiting deterministic behaviour and those exhibiting stochastic behaviour. Recent past values of a data series are taken and assessed or audited in order to determine which of the algorithms in the bank would provide the optimal prediction.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2000Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Nortel Networks LimitedInventors: Malcolm Edward Carter, Otakar Fojt, Michael Maurice Dodson, Jason Levesley, Christopher Hobbs
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Patent number: D928172Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2020Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Tzu-Wei Tai, Toshiyuki Tanaka, Derric Christopher Hobbs, Yuan-Ping Chu, Chao-Long Chou