Patents by Inventor Christopher Joseph

Christopher Joseph 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).

  • PREVENTING AN UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOY OF A BONUS IN A VIDEO GAME
    Publication number: 20100300268
    Abstract: Described are methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer program products, for preventing an unintentional deploy of a bonus in a video game. In one aspect this is accomplished by displaying, on a display in communication with a game platform, a target music data of a musical composition. The game platform receives a music performance input data via the microphone, and also determines if the music performance input data has a predetermined degree of matching with a vocal cue. If so, the performance input data is prevented from executing an improvisation deploy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Robert Applewhite, Christopher Joseph Foster, Joshua Forrest Stoddard
  • Credit card type dispenser for filamentary materials
    Patent number: 7841350
    Abstract: A credit card type dental floss dispenser for carrying in a wallet or the like. The dispenser comprises a substantially closed housing (57) having oppositely disposed substantially planar wall portions, narrowly spaced apart and a supply of dental floss within. The floss dispenser includes a dispensing area (56) for dispensing the floss including a cutter (64) for severing the floss into desired lengths. The dispensing area is enclosed by a moveable cover (58) in order to improve hygiene and prevent dirt from contamination the floss supply. A floss storage reel may be visible through the housing and may include advertising or other indicia. The dispenser may also include means to prevent rotation of the reel in one direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher Joseph Kernot
  • DYNAMIC BINDING DIRECTED BY STATIC TYPES
    Publication number: 20100299660
    Abstract: A static type, called “dynamic”, is introduced into a statically bound programming language. An expression or subexpression that is defined as a static type called “dynamic” in the source code of a program written in the statically bound programming language, is bound based on its runtime type instead of on its compile time type. Binding can be performed based on a mixture of compile time and runtime types that are based on the specification of types of expressions in source code. This type of binding is called hybrid binding. Operations are bound using the runtime type of constituent expressions (i.e., the runtime type of a receiver, an argument, or an operand) typed as dynamic and the compile time type of static constituents. If any constituent expression of an operation is dynamic, binding occurs at runtime instead of at compile time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Mads Torgersen, Anders Hejlsberg, James J. Hugunin, Matthew J. Warren, Neal Gafter, Lucian Jules Wischik, Robert Eric Lippert, Samuel Y. Ng, Christopher Joseph Burrows, Alex C. Turner
  • COMPILE-TIME CONTEXT FOR DYNAMICALLY BOUND OPERATIONS
    Publication number: 20100299658
    Abstract: Compile-time context information is captured and provided to a runtime binder for dynamic features in programming languages. For example, a C# run-time binder uses the information to perform a run-time bind with semantics matching the compiler's binding behavior. Dynamic programming language features supported relate to compound operations, events, delegates, member accessibility, dynamic-typed objects, structs passed by ref, arguments passed by name rather than position, extension methods, conditionally compiled methods, literal arguments, overflow checking, dynamic indexed properties, dynamic method groups, and static method groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Samuel Ng, Mads Torgersen, Martin Maly, Christopher Joseph Burrows, James Hugunin
  • Display enclosure trailer for boats
    Patent number: 7828316
    Abstract: A boat trailer that has a retractable display cover and support structure to fully enclose a sport boat during transport and provide multiple display surfaces for commercial endorsement indicia thereon. The trailer incorporates enclosure trailer frame panels with removable undercovers and selectively retractable cover frame with stressed flexible material panels and a storage access enclosure on an integrated boat support and launching frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher Joseph
  • Assays, methods and means
    Publication number: 20100272726
    Abstract: A novel class of hydroxylases is described having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, 4, 6 and 8, and variants and fragments thereof having HIF hydroxylation activity. The polypeptides of the invention have in particular prolyl hydroxylase activity. An assay method monitors the interaction of the HIF hydroxylase with a substrate. Modulators of HIF hydroxylase are provided for use in the treatment of a condition associated with increased or decreased HIF levels or activity or for the treatment of a condition where it is desirable to modulate HIF levels or activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
  • Processor that utilizes re-configurable logic to construct persistent finite state machines from machine instruction sequences
    Publication number: 20100268922
    Abstract: A processor, integrated with re-configurable logic and memory elements, is disclosed which is to be used as part of a shared memory, multiprocessor computer system. The invention utilizes the re-configurable elements to construct persistent finite state machines based on information decoded by the invention from sequences of CISC or RISC type processor machine instructions residing in memory. The invention implements the same algorithm represented by the sequence of encoded instructions, but executes the algorithm consuming significantly fewer clock cycles than would be consumed by the processor originally targeted to execute the sequence of encoded instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher Joseph Daffron
  • Context-specific instant messaging
    Patent number: 7814152
    Abstract: Context-specific instant messaging is presented. A user views a page of data that is segmented into regions. The user performs a user action (e.g., a mouse click) and, in turn, a message generator displays context-specific phrases for the user to select based upon the region that the user action was performed and a corresponding object type. When a region corresponds to a meeting time, a context-specific phrase may also be time-sensitive. When a region corresponds to meeting participants, a context-specific phrase may include recipient identifiers. The user selects one of the context-specific phrases, and the message generator invokes a message session between the user and a recipient based upon the selected context-specific phrase. The message generator includes a link to the corresponding object such that the message recipient may easily identify the context of the message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick Gabriel McGowan, Christopher Joseph Paul, Jeremy Gray Perry
  • Soluble Guanylate Cyclase Activators
    Publication number: 20100216764
    Abstract: This inventions relates to compounds having the structure Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are soluble guanylate cyclase activators. The compounds are useful for treatment or prevention of cardiovascular diseases, endothelial dysfunction, diastolic dysfunction, atherosclerosis, hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, angina pectoris, thromboses, restenosis, myocardial infarction, strokes, cardiac insufficiency, pulmonary hypertonia, erectile dysfunction, asthma bronchiale, chronic kidney insufficiency, diabetes, or cirrhosis of the liver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Ronald M. Kim, Emma R. Parmee, Christopher Joseph Sinz, Olga A. Ziouzina
  • Method for Assaying FTO (2-Oxoglutarate Dependent Oxygenase) Activity
    Publication number: 20100216832
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for assaying oxygenase activity, the method comprising monitoring oxygenase activity of FTO.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Frances Mary Ashcroft, Christopher Paul Ponting, Thomas Gerken, Christopher Joseph Schofield
  • Method of identifying a chemical entity which is a hydroxylase modulator
    Patent number: 7778779
    Abstract: A method of identifying, screening, characterising or designing a chemical entity, which mimics or binds to FIH, is described. The method comprises comparing a structural model of FIH with a structural model for said chemical entity, wherein said structural model of FIH is derived from structural factors or structural coordinates determined by subjecting to X-ray diffraction measurements a crystal comprising FIH. Such chemical entities may be used in the treatment of a condition associated with increased or decreased HIF levels or activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Isis Innovation Limited
    Inventors: Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher William Pugh, Christopher Joseph Schofield, Kirsty Sarah Hewitson, Jonathan Mark Elkins
  • EXHAUST GAS SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100154397
    Abstract: Exhaust gas systems and methods are disclosed. A system includes an extensible duct assembly to communicate an exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine to an exhaust gas receiver. An angularly positionable ball joint assembly may be coupled to the duct assembly to fluidly and sealably couple the duct assembly to at least one of the outlet and the exhaust receiver. A method of installing an exhaust gas system includes presenting a first portion of the exhaust gas system to one of an exhaust gas outlet and an exhaust gas receiver, and positioning a second portion of the exhaust gas system relative to the other of the exhaust gas outlet and the exhaust gas receiver. The first portion and the second portion may be adjusted to achieve an alignment, and the first portion and the second portion may be sealably coupled to fixedly retain the alignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: SCOTT DAVID BRINKMEYER, ARTHUR SCOTT LINDELL, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH RYNDERS, JR., JOSHUA DAVID KEYES, JOSEPH JOHN STABNIK, MATTHEW JAMES MUSEC, DAVID CONWAY ATKINSON, NICHOLAS JOHN HOFFMAN, DOUGLAS EDWARD JONES
  • Portable lower-body stretching apparatus
    Publication number: 20100152003
    Abstract: A portable, adjustable apparatus for stretching the muscles of the lower body, in particular, the hip flexor and thigh muscles, comprised of a back support, a flexible line, a knee cradle attached to the mid-portion of the flexible line, and a line tensioning device which receives the free end of the line. The line-tensioning device allows a user to perform flexed-knee stretches such as the knee-to-chest stretch without having to manually hold the knee in the stretched position. The position of the back support and line-tensioning device relative to the knee cradle allows the knee to be drawn directly back towards the chest to optimally stretch the hip flexor and thigh muscles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher Joseph Haas
  • GLUCAGON RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SUCH COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20100144824
    Abstract: Glucagon receptor antagonist compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: JOHN E. STELMACH, EMMA R. PARMEE, JAMES R. TATA, KEITH G. ROSAUER, RONALD M. KIM, AMY R. BITTNER, JIANG CHANG, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH SINZ
  • PORTABLE SPRAYER
    Publication number: 20100140377
    Abstract: A sprayer in fluid communication with a pressurized source is disclosed. The sprayer has a portable stand including a self-supporting base and an elongated wand extending from the base, and a spray nozzle disposed on the wand at a selected height within the grasp of an upright operator. The wand may be of tubular construction while the nozzle may take the form of a spray gun. The nozzle is maintained at a convenient height for the operator to remain upright at all times, without repetitive bending motions that become tedious while aggravating back injuries and arthritic conditions that may already exist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher Joseph Penar
  • Power system
    Publication number: 20100132341
    Abstract: The present disclose is directed to a power system. The power system may include a power source that creates a flow of exhaust. The power system may further include a particulate collection device that receives the flow of exhaust. The power system may also include an additive injector located downstream of the power source, the additive injector may be configured to provide a controlled supply of additive to the flow of exhaust.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew Owen Stefanick, Brett Bailey, Christopher Joseph Rynders, JR., Clifford Eugene Cotton, III
  • BOAT LIGHTING COMPONENTS AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100118557
    Abstract: An LED lighting system for watercraft, including LED lighting assemblies inserted into tubular members and inserted within rub rails mounted along the gunwale or wall of the hull, along the starboard and port sides, bow and stern. The LED lighting assembly can include ultraviolet LEDS for night fishing, white-light LEDs, a red LED port-running light, and a green LED starboard-running light. The string of LED lights can be pre-assembled into conventional insert tubing, and inserted into the cavities of the rub rail to emit the desired LED light from within the rub rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Scot Ortwein, Christopher Joseph Nesbitt
  • Polarization Conversion and Color-Combination Techniques for Pico Projector Illuminators
    Publication number: 20100110386
    Abstract: Disclosed are illumination systems especially suitable for very small data projectors, called pico projectors. The disclosed illumination systems provide high optical efficiency for projectors that need polarized light but utilize unpolarized light sources such as light-emitting diodes. Some of the disclosed illumination systems make use of light sources of different colors, and provide polarization conversion in ways based on color-selective elements of a variety of different types to convert substantially all the light emitted by the light sources to a single polarization, without increasing the effective optical extent of the source. Other disclosed illumination system provide compact ways to combine light from differently colored light sources without the use of bulky x-cube or angled dichroic elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Mark A. Handschy, Christopher Joseph Berliner
  • Method and apparatus for consolidating overlapping map markers
    Patent number: 7697013
    Abstract: A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable code for consolidating overlapping markers in a mapping application. The process identifies a plurality of points for display from data describing locations and associated data about locations. The process then determines whether displaying graphical indicators for a set of points in the plurality of points will result in graphical indicators overlapping each other. The process generates a consolidated marker for the set of points, in response to a determination that displaying graphical indicators for the set of points will result in graphical indicators overlapping each other. The process then associates a listing for the set of points with the consolidated marker. The listing comprises at least a portion of the associated data about locations for the plurality of points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Blaine H. Dolph, Christopher Joseph Gansen
  • Method and apparatus for displaying overlapping markers
    Patent number: 7697014
    Abstract: A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable code for rendering graphical markers in a manner that avoids overlap of graphical markers on a map display. The process identifies a plurality of points for display from data describing locations and associated data about locations. The process determines whether displaying graphical markers for a set of points in the plurality of points will result in graphical markers overlapping each other. If the process determines that displaying graphical markers for the set of points will result in graphical markers overlapping each other, the process displays the graphical markers for the set of points in an arrangement that avoids overlap. Each graphical marker representing a point in the set of points does not overlap with any other marker associated with the map display when displayed in the arrangement that avoids overlap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Blaine H. Dolph, Christopher Joseph Gansen