Patents by Inventor David Cottle

David Cottle 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: 10409443
    Abstract: A head mounted display device and method for contextual cursors comprising a camera configured to capture a series of images, a display, and a processor configured to: display, to a user of the head mounted display device, a virtual cursor on display so as to appear at a location in a three dimensional environment, determine whether motion of a hand of the user in the images is trackable, and in response to at least determining that motion of the hand is trackable, modify a visual appearance of the virtual cursor to indicate that motion of the hand is trackable, and in response to at least determining that motion of the hand is not trackable, modify the visual appearance of the virtual cursor to indicate that motion of the hand is not trackable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Shawn Crispin Wright, Dan Osborn, Joe Thompson, Scott Robert Ramsby, Forest Woodcroft Gouin, Megan Saunders, Aaron David Cottle
  • Publication number: 20160378294
    Abstract: A head mounted display device and method for contextual cursors comprising a camera configured to capture a series of images, a display, and a processor configured to: display, to a user of the head mounted display device, a virtual cursor on display so as to appear at a location in a three dimensional environment, determine whether motion of a hand of the user in the images is trackable, and in response to at least determining that motion of the hand is trackable, modify a visual appearance of the virtual cursor to indicate that motion of the hand is trackable, and in response to at least determining that motion of the hand is not trackable, modify the visual appearance of the virtual cursor to indicate that motion of the hand is not trackable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Shawn Crispin Wright, Dan Osborn, Joe Thompson, Scott Robert Ramsby, Forest Woodcroft Gouin, Megan Saunders, Aaron David Cottle
  • Patent number: 9481496
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a child resistant container for nicotine products. The container comprises latching elements (8, 25) adapted to interlock with cooperating latching elements (9, 27) when said lid (3) is pushed onto a said base (2) to retain said lid (3) to said base (2). The latching elements (8, 25) are further adapted to disengage from said cooperating latching elements (9, 27) when a simultaneous force is exerted on all releasable latching arrangements (6, 7, 12, 13) by two hands of a user or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Swedish Match North Europe AB
    Inventors: David Cottle, Tom Collings, Jesper Svahn
  • Publication number: 20150027915
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a child resistant container for nicotine products. The container comprises latching elements (8, 25) adapted to interlock with cooperating latching elements (9, 27) when said lid (3) is pushed onto a said base (2) to retain said lid (3) to said base (2). The latching elements (8, 25) are further adapted to disengage from said cooperating latching elements (9, 27) when a simultaneous force is exerted on all releasable latching arrangements (6, 7, 12, 13) by two hands of a user or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: David Cottle, Tom Collings, Jesper Svahn
  • Patent number: 8875877
    Abstract: A child resistant container for nicotine products includes latching elements (8, 25) adapted to interlock with cooperating latching elements (9, 27) when a lid (3) is pushed onto a the base (2) to retain the lid (3) to the base (2). The latching elements (8, 25) are further adapted to disengage from the cooperating latching elements (9, 27) when a simultaneous force is exerted on all releasable latching arrangements (6, 7, 12, 13) by two hands of a user or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Swedish Match North Europe AB
    Inventors: David Cottle, Tom Collings, Jesper Svahn
  • Publication number: 20130256163
    Abstract: A child resistant container for nicotine products includes latching elements (8, 25) adapted to interlock with cooperating latching elements (9, 27) when a lid (3) is pushed onto a the base (2) to retain the lid (3) to the base (2). The latching elements (8, 25) are further adapted to disengage from the cooperating latching elements (9, 27) when a simultaneous force is exerted on all releasable latching arrangements (6, 7, 12, 13) by two hands of a user or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Swedish Match North Europe AB
    Inventors: David Cottle, Tom Collings, Jesper Svahn
  • Publication number: 20100198107
    Abstract: An integrated medical testing device includes a testing meter and lancing device, the meter having a housing, a display, a test element opening, a firing mechanism and a navigation mechanism integrated with a lancing device. The lancing device is at least partially located in the housing and includes a tip having an opening through which a lancet extends upon firing. Various mechanisms can be used to extend the tip from the housing and to prime and fire the lancing device. The lancing device can accommodate a single lancet or a cartridge having multiple lancets. If a cartridge is used, various mechanisms can be utilized to position an unused lancet for firing after a test has been conducted. The relative locations of the lancing device and test element opening are such that the integrated meter and lancing device can be used with a test element inserted in the test element opening. The integrated meter and lancing device can include status indicators that reflect the state of the lancing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Henning Groll, Matthew Carlyle Sauers, Craig Wightman, David Cottle, Thomas Walker
  • Patent number: 5259664
    Abstract: Applicant's invention is an improved design for an extendable foot/leg rest assembly for use with a wheelchair. The design utilizes an internal rack and pinion assembly for extending and retracting the telescopic tubing which supports the foot platform against which a user's foot rests. Applicant's design obviates the need for externally protruding pivot arms with their associated safety, weight, and appearance problems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Inventor: David Cottle
  • Patent number: D406899
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: KCI Medical Limited
    Inventor: David Cottle