Patents by Inventor David Whyte

David Whyte 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).

  • Publication number: 20200410575
    Abstract: Method of generating customizable avatar outfits and accessories starts with a processor receiving a first identification information associated with a first article of clothing for sale on a first third-party server. The processor generates an outfit update interface comprising an avatar associated with a user of a client device and a first selectable item corresponding to the first article of clothing. The processor receives a selection from the client device of the first selectable item. The processor modifies the avatar to generate a modified avatar that is wearing an avatar outfit that comprises a first item that resembles the first article of clothing. The processor then causes the modified avatar to be displayed on a display screen of the client device. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Colin Grantham, David Whyte
  • Publication number: 20200409533
    Abstract: Method of generating animation overlays starts with a processor causing a communication interface for a communication session to he displayed at client devices. The processor receives from a first client device an animation sending request and causes an animation sending interface to be displayed in the communication interface of the first client device. The animation sending interface comprises animation overlay icons. Each of the animation overlay icons comprise a first avatar associated with the first user. The processor receives from the first client device a selection of a first animation overlay icon and causes the first animation overlay corresponding to the first animation overlay icon to be displayed as an overlay on the communication interface of each of the plurality of client devices. The first animation overlay is an animation that includes the first avatar. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Jacob Edward Blackstock, Timothy Jordan Garcia, Matthew Colin Grantham, Shahan Panth, David Whyte
  • Publication number: 20200368075
    Abstract: Provided herein is a system and method for trauma-free application and removal of light deactivated adhesive drapes. One aspect provides a system comprising a drape, at least one photosensitive adhesive portion having a release agent, and at least one acrylic and/or polyurethane adhesive portion, where the system is adapted to be coupled to a tissue site and released therefrom upon or after exposure to an external stimulus such as certain wavelengths of light. The system may have a removable blocking layer to prevent the photosensitive adhesive from being exposed to deactivation wavelengths prematurely. Another aspect provides a method for application and removal of a drape using by removing the removable blocking layer and applying light to the drape to deactivate the photosensitive adhesive portion and promote easy, clean, and less painful removal of the drape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: KCI LICENSING, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian LOCKE, David WHYTE
  • Publication number: 20200336454
    Abstract: Method of generating private notifications between users in a communication session starts with an application server causing a communication interface to be displayed at a first client device and at a second client device, respectively. Application server receives from the first client device a request to send a private notification to the second client device and causes a private notification sending interface to be displayed in the communication interface of the first client device. Application server receives from the first client device a confirmation to send the private notification to the second client device and generating the private notification at the second client device that includes causing a first avatar that is associated with a user of the first client device to be included in the communication interface displayed at the second client device. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Colin Grantham, Krish Jayaram, Tadeusz Kozak, Jeremy Voss, David Whyte
  • Publication number: 20200273230
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing a program and a method for generating an avatar based on a weather condition. The program and method include determining a current location of a user device; retrieving a weather condition at the current location of the user device; automatically generating a weather-based avatar for a person associated with the user device, the weather-based avatar having a visual attribute corresponding to the weather condition; and, in response to a request from a requesting device, causing display on the requesting device of the weather-based avatar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel Amitay, Matthew Colin Grantham, David Whyte
  • Publication number: 20200218411
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to a collaborative achievement system for: detecting, at a client device associated with a first user, a collaborative achievement between at least the first user and a second user; selecting an achievement designator based on attributes of the collaborative achievement, wherein the achievement designator comprises personalization instructions for the achievement designator; retrieving, at the client device, user profile information from a first user account and a second user account associated with the first user and the second user; personalizing the achievement designator based on the user profile information and the personalization instructions; and causing display of a presentation of the personalized achievement designator at the client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Colin Grantham, Jeremy Voss, David Whyte, Haibo Zhao
  • Patent number: 10698583
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to a collaborative achievement system for: detecting, at a client device associated with a first user, a collaborative achievement between at least the first user and a second user; selecting an achievement designator based on attributes of the collaborative achievement, wherein the achievement designator comprises personalization instructions for the achievement designator; retrieving, at the client device, user profile information from a first user account and a second user account associated with the first user and the second user; personalizing the achievement designator based on the user profile information and the personalization instructions; and causing display of a presentation of the personalized achievement designator at the client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Colin Grantham, Jeremy Voss, David Whyte, Haibo Zhao
  • Publication number: 20200106728
    Abstract: Method of generating customized graphics having reactions to electronic message content starts with application server causing a communication interface for a communication session to be displayed at a first client device and at a second client device, respectively. The communication session is between a plurality of client devices. The communication interface includes a chat presence bar that includes a plurality of presence indicators associated with the client devices, respectively. Application server receives content for an electronic message from first client device or second client device and generates a customized graphic based on the content for the electronic message and a user identifier for first client device. Application server causes the customized graphic to be displayed on the chat presence bar of the communication interface displayed on the second client device. The customized graphic included in a first presence indicator associated with the first client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Colin Grantham, Tadeusz Kozak, Jeremy Voss, David Whyte
  • Publication number: 20200104020
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to a collaborative achievement system for: detecting, at a client device associated with a first user, a collaborative achievement between at least the first user and a second user; selecting an achievement designator based on attributes of the collaborative achievement, wherein the achievement designator comprises personalization instructions for the achievement designator; retrieving, at the client device, user profile information from a first user account and a second user account associated with the first user and the second user; personalizing the achievement designator based on the user profile information and the personalization instructions; and causing display of a presentation of the personalized achievement designator at the client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Colin Grantham, Jeremy Voss, David Whyte, Haibo Zhao
  • Patent number: 10446003
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for monitoring a patient, monitoring and/or controlling an adjustable bed and/or preventing patient entrapment. The system may include one or more sensors operatively associated with a processor for performing said monitoring and other functions. The processor may be operatively associated with an adjustable patient bed to interrupt user adjustment of the bed and/or control a patient support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Huntleigh Technology Limited
    Inventors: Christopher Locke, David Whyte, Aidan Tout
  • Patent number: 9625206
    Abstract: A pre-wired auxiliary power circuit (45, 47) is built into a transport refrigeration system for supplying electrical power to an optional auxiliary system when installed in connection with the transport refrigeration unit. A low cost safety interlock (70) is provided in association with the auxiliary power circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATION
    Inventors: RongAi Ma, Kenneth Cresswell, David Whyte
  • Publication number: 20140104404
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for monitoring an adjustable bed are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher Locke, David Whyte, Aidan Tout
  • Publication number: 20130113289
    Abstract: A pre-wired auxiliary power circuit (45, 47) is built into a transport refrigeration system for supplying electrical power to an optional auxiliary system when installed in connection with the transport refrigeration unit. A low cost safety interlock (70) is provided in association with the auxiliary power circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: CARRIER CORPORATION
    Inventors: RongAi Ma, Kenneth Cresswell, David Whyte
  • Patent number: 8021407
    Abstract: A patient cooling system comprises an inflatable patient mattress and a patient enclosure or tent supported by a framework of inflatable tubes drawing air off of the same air supply used to supply the mattress and to cool the tent. The framework of inflatable tubes is divided into left and right sections, which are further subdivided into lower body and upper body sections. An inflatable connector with a stem and protuberance is provided to secure the framework in a closed position. The patient-supporting mattress comprises a plurality of inflatable compartments extending transversely across the width of the mattress that can be alternately pressurized for pressure relief therapy. Radially collapsible, sleeved openings in the tent panel enable connection of conduits or patient care lines to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Patrick Heaton, Mark Beard, David Whyte, Peter Stacy, Chris Coward
  • Patent number: 7838262
    Abstract: The present invention provides an in vitro method for quantifying exposure to psychological stress which relies on measuring the retained ability of neutrophils, preferably neutrophils in a whole blood sample, to exhibit challenge-induced superoxide anion production. Using such methodology, coping capacity of individuals for particular psychological stressors may be assessed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Oxford Medistress Limited
    Inventors: Rubina Mian, David Whyte MacDonald
  • Patent number: 7507249
    Abstract: A patient cooling system comprises an inflatable patient mattress having an airflow system and integral manifold incorporated therein and a patient enclosure or tent coupled to the inflatable patient mattress and supported by a framework of inflatable tubes drawing air off of the same air supply used to supply the mattress and to thermally control the area in the tent. The framework of inflatable tubes is divided into left and right sections, which are further subdivided into lower body and upper body sections. An inflatable connector with a stem and protuberance is provided to secure the framework in a closed position. The patient-supporting mattress comprises a plurality of inflatable compartments extending transversely across the width of the mattress that can be alternately pressurized for pressure relief therapy. Air is recirculated from the area in the tent and the integral manifold through the airflow system and into a thermal control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Patrick Heaton, Mark Beard, David Whyte, Peter Stacy, Chris Coward
  • Publication number: 20070250141
    Abstract: A patient cooling system comprises an inflatable patient mattress and a patient enclosure or tent supported by a framework of inflatable tubes drawing air off of the same air supply used to supply the mattress and to cool the tent. The framework of inflatable tubes is divided into left and right sections, which are further subdivided into lower body and upper body sections. An inflatable connector with a stem and protuberance is provided to secure the framework in a closed position. The patient-supporting mattress comprises a plurality of inflatable compartments extending transversely across the width of the mattress that can be alternately pressurized for pressure relief therapy. Radially collapsible, sleeved openings in the tent panel enable connection of conduits or patient care lines to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Keith Heaton, Mark Beard, David Whyte, Peter Stacy, Chris Coward
  • Publication number: 20070202107
    Abstract: The present invention relates to kinase polypeptides, nucleotide sequences encoding the kinase polypeptides, as well as various products and methods useful for the diagnosis and treatment of various kinase-related diseases and conditions. Through the use of a bioinformatics strategy, mammalian members of the of PTK's and STK's have been identified and their protein structure predicted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: David Whyte, Gerard Manning, Sean Caenepeel
  • Patent number: 7226471
    Abstract: A patient cooling system comprises an inflatable patient mattress and a patient enclosure or tent supported by a framework of inflatable tubes drawing air off of the same air supply used to supply the mattress and to cool the tent. The framework of inflatable tubes is divided into left and right sections, which are further subdivided into lower body and upper body sections. An inflatable connector with a stem and protuberance is provided to secure the framework in a closed position. The patient-supporting mattress comprises a plurality of inflatable compartments extending transversely across the width of the mattress that can be alternately pressurized for pressure relief therapy. Radially collapsible, sleeved openings in the tent panel enable connection of conduits or patient care lines to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Patrick Heaton, Mark Beard, David Whyte, Peter Stacy, Chris Coward
  • Patent number: D574487
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Mark Jeffrey Edhouse, Martin Nicholas Leckie, Glenn David Whyte, Mathew Robert Brent