Patents by Inventor Christopher R. Browne

Christopher R. Browne 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: 9152324
    Abstract: A user may discover and navigate among hyperlinks through the use of a keyboard. For example, a user may press a tab key to discover and navigate to a first hyperlink that is part of a hypertext document. The first hyperlink is, in response, given focus and a focus shape is drawn around the text or graphics for the hot region of the hyperlink. If the user again presses the tab key, the next hyperlink is given focus and a focus shape (i.e., an outline that surrounds the next hyperlink) is drawn around the next hyperlink. A user may also tab to a placeholder for an image in order to make a decision whether the image should be downloaded or not.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Paul-Emile-Pierre Cote, John P. Cordell, Christopher R. Brown
  • Publication number: 20150112405
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical stimulation device with a stimulator containing a generator for generating electrical stimulation impulses with defined stimulation parameters, and a power supply for supplying the generator with electrical energy, and with at least one needle electrode array for insertion into the skin surface of an area that is to be stimulated. This includes an apparatus for stimulating auricular points on the human ear is provided using low voltage pulses that are generated and delivered by portions of the apparatus, particularly by percutaneously implanted needle electrodes into the cranial and/or peripheral nerves and corresponding neural vascular bundles of the auricular and periauricular areas. The system includes methods of evaluating and implanting of the electrode/needle array. The methods may include transillumination of the auricular and periauricular tissues and surrounding neurovascular anatomy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher R. Brown, Gary M. Peterson
  • Patent number: 8869621
    Abstract: A geometry compensating transducer attachment for ultrasonic inspection of a structure includes a geometry-compensating structure having at least one angled surface configured to engage the structure to be inspected, and the geometry-compensating structure having an acoustic velocity generally matching an acoustic velocity of the structure to be inspected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Kollgaard, Barry A. Fetzer, Christopher R. Brown, William J. Tapia, David Brooks
  • Patent number: 8349620
    Abstract: A homogeneous immunoassay method and system for quantitative determination of total immunoglobulin E and specific antibody levels to a plurality of allergens, in which a relatively small sampling of blood is required. The method utilizes relatively small microparticles in aqueous suspension. The immunoassay procedure is an immunometric sandwich procedure preferably utilizing biotin-streptavidin signal amplification techniques and R-phycoerytherin fluorescent labels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: ImmuneTech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher R. Brown, James T. Murai
  • Publication number: 20120174674
    Abstract: A geometry compensating transducer attachment for ultrasonic inspection of a structure includes a geometry-compensating structure having at least one angled surface configured to engage the structure to be inspected, and the geometry-compensating structure having an acoustic velocity generally matching an acoustic velocity of the structure to be inspected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Kollgaard, Barry A. Fetzer, Christopher R. Brown, William J. Tapia, David Brooks
  • Publication number: 20120077286
    Abstract: A homogeneous immunoassay method and system for quantitative determination of total immunoglobulin E and specific antibody levels to a plurality of allergens, in which a relatively small sampling of blood is required. The method utilizes relatively small microparticles in aqueous suspension. The immunoassay procedure is an immunometric sandwich procedure preferably utilizing biotin-streptavidin signal amplification techniques and R-phycoerytherin fluorescent labels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher R. Brown, James T. Murai
  • Patent number: 8093066
    Abstract: A homogeneous immunoassay method and system for quantitative determination of total immunoglobulin E and specific antibody levels to a plurality of allergens, in which a relatively small sampling of blood is required. The method utilizes relatively small microparticles in aqueous suspension. The immunoassay procedure is an immunometric sandwich procedure preferably utilizing biotin-streptavidin signal amplification techniques and R-phycoerytherin fluorescent labels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: ImmuneTech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher R. Brown, James T. Murai
  • Patent number: 8034631
    Abstract: A homogeneous immunoassay method and system for quantitative determination of total immunoglobulin E and specific antibody levels to a plurality of allergens, in which a relatively small sampling of blood is required. The method utilizes relatively small microparticles in aqueous suspension. The immunoassay procedure is an immunometric sandwich procedure preferably utilizing biotin-streptavidin signal amplification techniques and R-phycoerytherin fluorescent labels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: ImmuneTech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher R. Brown, James T. Murai
  • Patent number: 8034632
    Abstract: A homogeneous immunoassay method and system for quantitative determination of total immunoglobulin E and specific antibody levels to a plurality of allergens, in which a relatively small sampling of blood is required. The method utilizes relatively small microparticles in aqueous suspension. The immunoassay procedure is an immunometric sandwich procedure preferably utilizing biotin-streptavidin signal amplification techniques and R-phycoerytherin fluorescent labels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: ImmuneTech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher R. Brown, James T. Murai
  • Patent number: 7892853
    Abstract: A homogeneous immunoassay method and system for quantitative determination of total immunoglobulin E and specific antibody levels to a plurality of allergens, in which a relatively small sampling of blood is required. The method utilizes relatively small microparticles in aqueous suspension. The immunoassay procedure is an immunometric sandwich procedure preferably utilizing biotin-streptavidin signal amplification techniques and R-phycoerytherin fluorescent labels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: ImmuneTech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher R. Brown, James T. Murai
  • Publication number: 20100100800
    Abstract: A user may discover and navigate among hyperlinks through the use of a keyboard. For example, a user may press a tab key to discover and navigate to a first hyperlink that is part of a hypertext document. The first hyperlink is, in response, given focus and a focus shape is drawn around the text or graphics for the hot region of the hyperlink. If the user again presses the tab key, the next hyperlink is given focus and a focus shape (i.e., an outline that surrounds the next hyperlink) is drawn around the next hyperlink. A user may also tab to a placeholder for an image in order to make a decision whether the image should be downloaded or not.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Joseph Paul-Emile-Pierre Cote, John P. Cordell, Christopher R. Brown
  • Patent number: 7673230
    Abstract: A user may discover and navigate among hyperlinks through the use of a keyboard. For example, a user may press a tab key to discover and navigate to a first hyperlink that is part of a hypertext document. The first hyperlink is, in response, given focus and a focus shape is drawn around the text or graphics for the hot region of the hyperlink. If the user again presses the tab key, the next hyperlink is given focus and a focus shape (i.e., an outline that surrounds the next hyperlink) is drawn around the next hyperlink. A user may also tab to a placeholder for an image in order to make a decision whether the image should be downloaded or not.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Paul-Emile Pierre Cote, John P. Cordell, Christopher R. Brown
  • Publication number: 20090104625
    Abstract: A homogeneous immunoassay method and system for quantitative determination of total immunoglobulin E and specific antibody levels to a plurality of allergens, in which a relatively small sampling of blood is required. The method utilizes relatively small microparticles in aqueous suspension. The immunoassay procedure is an immunometric sandwich procedure preferably utilizing biotin-streptavidin signal amplification techniques and R-phycoerytherin fluorescent labels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Christopher R. Brown, James T. Murai
  • Patent number: 7491553
    Abstract: A homogeneous immunoassay method and system for quantitative determination of total immunoglobulin E and specific antibody levels to a plurality of allergens, in which a relatively small sampling of blood is required. The method utilizes relatively small microparticles in aqueous suspension. The immunoassay procedure is an immunometric sandwich procedure preferably utilizing biotin-streptavidin signal amplification techniques and R-phycoerytherin fluorescent labels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: ImmuneTech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher R. Brown, James T. Murai
  • Patent number: 7290217
    Abstract: In a graphical desktop environment displaying desktop components, a control is provided to track the position of a pointer on a screen, and when the pointer enters relevant regions with respect to a desktop component, a thin or thick border in displayed around the desktop component to enable a user to resize the desktop component, and/or a caption bar is displayed along an edge of the component to enable a user to move the desktop component on the desktop. The caption bar may additionally be provided with menu and close buttons, to enable the user to bring up a menu of properties and/or actions for the desktop component, and close the desktop component, respectively. When the pointer is outside any region relevant to a desktop component, no borders or caption bars are displayed, thereby resulting in a visually less cluttered appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher R Jones, Christopher R Brown, Michael A Schmidt, Sankar Ramasubramanian, Sean L Flynn, Edward J Anderson, Mark H Enomoto, Gayna Williams, Bryan T Starbuck
  • Patent number: 7284209
    Abstract: In a graphical desktop environment displaying desktop components, a control is provided to track the position of a pointer on a screen, and when the pointer enters relevant regions with respect to a desktop component, a thin or thick border in displayed around the desktop component to enable a user to resize the desktop component, and/or a caption bar is displayed along an edge of the component to enable a user to move the desktop component on the desktop. The caption bar may additionally be provided with menu and close buttons, to enable the user to bring up a menu of properties and/or actions for the desktop component, and close the desktop component, respectively. When the pointer is outside any region relevant to a desktop component, no borders or caption bars are displayed, thereby resulting in a visually less cluttered appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher R Jones, Christopher R Brown, Michael A Schmidt, Sankar Ramasubramanian, Sean L Flynn, Edward J Anderson, Mark H Enomoto, Gayna Williams, Bryan T Starbuck
  • Patent number: 7272781
    Abstract: A user may discover and navigate among hyperlinks through the use of a keyboard. For example, a user may press a tab key to discover and navigate to a first hyperlink that is part of a hypertext document. The first hyperlink is, in response, given focus and a focus shape is drawn around the text or graphics for the hot region of the hyperlink. If the user again presses the tab key, the next hyperlink is given focus and a focus shape (i.e., an outline that surrounds the next hyperlink) is drawn around the next hyperlink. A user may also tab to a placeholder for an image in order to make a decision whether the image should be downloaded or not.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Paul-Emile Pierre Cote, John P Cordell, Christopher R Brown
  • Patent number: 7272388
    Abstract: Described is a method and system for providing timed profile changes to a mobile device. The mobile device initiates a timed profile change in response to the user or an event associated with the mobile device. The mobile device monitors the profile period and provides a user with information regarding the length of the profile period remaining, as well as other information. When the period of the selected timed profile expires, the mobile device returns to a previous profile associated with the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Felix G. T. I. Andrew, Zeke Koch, Christopher R. Brown, Justin M. Maquire, III
  • Patent number: 6990333
    Abstract: Described is a method and system for providing timed profile changes to a mobile device. The mobile device initiates a timed profile change in response to the user or an event associated with the mobile device. The mobile device monitors the profile period and provides a user with information regarding the length of the profile period remaining, as well as other information. When the period of the selected timed profile expires, the mobile device returns to a previous profile associated with the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Felix G. T. I. Andrew, Zeke Koch, Christopher R. Brown, Justin M. Maguire, III
  • Patent number: 6819345
    Abstract: In a graphical desktop environment displaying desktop components, a control is provided to track the position of a pointer on a screen, and when the pointer enters relevant regions with respect to a desktop component, a thin or thick border in displayed around the desktop component to enable a user to resize the desktop component, and/or a caption bar is displayed along an edge of the component to enable a user to move the desktop component on the desktop. The caption bar may additionally be provided with menu and close buttons, to enable the user to bring up a menu of properties and/or actions for the desktop component, and close the desktop component, respectively. When the pointer is outside any region relevant to a desktop component, no borders or caption bars are displayed, thereby resulting in a visually less cluttered appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher R. Jones, Christopher R. Brown, Michael A. Schmidt, Sankar Ramasubramanian, Sean L. Flynn, Edward Jason Anderson, Mark H. Enomoto, Gayna Williams, Bryan T. Starbuck