Patents by Inventor Dennis L. Davis
Dennis L. Davis 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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Patent number: 11132333Abstract: A file access request is received from an application. One or more file types for the file access request are identified, and one or more file hosts supporting files of the identified one or more file types are also identified. A user interface is displayed, the user interface including a hosted area. Within the hosted area, at least one of the one or more file hosts displays a portion of the user interface identifying one or more files of at least one file host that can be selected for retrieval, or one or more locations that can be selected to which the one or more files are saved.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2020Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Scott D. Hoogerwerf, David C. Fields, Michael J. Gilmore, Rolf A. Ebeling, Steven J. Ball, Manav Mishra, Tyler K. Beam, Robert H. Liao, Benjamin J. Karas, Matthew P. Duignan, Jensen Harris, Richard Jacob White, Lyon Wong, Dennis L. Davis
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Publication number: 20200356527Abstract: A file access request is received from an application. One or more file types for the file access request are identified, and one or more file hosts supporting files of the identified one or more file types are also identified. A user interface is displayed, the user interface including a hosted area. Within the hosted area, at least one of the one or more file hosts displays a portion of the user interface identifying one or more files of at least one file host that can be selected for retrieval, or one or more locations that can be selected to which the one or more files are saved.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Scott D. Hoogerwerf, David C. Fields, Michael J. Gilmore, Rolf A. Ebeling, Steven J. Ball, Manav Mishra, Tyler K. Beam, Robert H. Liao, Benjamin J. Karas, Matthew P. Duignan, Jensen Harris, Richard Jacob White, Lyon Wong, Dennis L. Davis
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Publication number: 20180314709Abstract: A file access request is received from an application. One or more file types for the file access request are identified, and one or more file hosts supporting files of the identified one or more file types are also identified. A user interface is displayed, the user interface including a hosted area. Within the hosted area, at least one of the one or more file hosts displays a portion of the user interface identifying one or more files of at least one file host that can be selected for retrieval, or one or more locations that can be selected to which the one or more files are saved.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Scott D. Hoogerwerf, David C. Fields, Michael J. Gilmore, Rolf A. Ebeling, Steven J. Ball, Manav Mishra, Tyler K. Beam, Robert H. Liao, Benjamin J. Karas, Matthew P. Duignan, Jensen Harris, Richard Jacob White, Lyon Wong, Dennis L. Davis
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Patent number: 10042851Abstract: A file access request is received from an application. One or more file types for the file access request are identified, and one or more file hosts supporting files of the identified one or more file types are also identified. A user interface is displayed, the user interface including a hosted area. Within the hosted area, at least one of the one or more file hosts displays a portion of the user interface identifying one or more files of at least one file host that can be selected for retrieval, or one or more locations that can be selected to which the one or more files are saved.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2014Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Scott D. Hoogerwerf, David C. Fields, Michael J. Gilmore, Rolf A. Ebeling, Steven J. Ball, Manav Mishra, Tyler K. Beam, Robert H. Liao, Benjamin J. Karas, Matthew P. Duignan, Jensen Harris, Richard Jacob White, Lyon Wong, Dennis L. Davis
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Publication number: 20140325380Abstract: A file access request is received from an application. One or more file types for the file access request are identified, and one or more file hosts supporting files of the identified one or more file types are also identified. A user interface is displayed, the user interface including a hosted area. Within the hosted area, at least one of the one or more file hosts displays a portion of the user interface identifying one or more files of at least one file host that can be selected for retrieval, or one or more locations that can be selected to which the one or more files are saved.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Scott D. Hoogerwerf, David C. Fields, Michael J. Gilmore, Rolf A. Ebeling, Steven J. Ball, Manav Mishra, Tyler K. Beam, Robert H. Liao, Benjamin j. Karas, Matthew P. Duignan, Jensen Harris, Richard Jacob White, Lyon Wong, Dennis L. Davis
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Patent number: 8819586Abstract: A file access request is received from an application. One or more file types for the file access request are identified, and one or more file hosts supporting files of the identified one or more file types are also identified. A user interface is displayed, the user interface including a hosted area. Within the hosted area, at least one of the one or more file hosts displays a portion of the user interface identifying one or more files of at least one file host that can be selected for retrieval, or one or more locations that can be selected to which the one or more files are saved.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Scott D. Hoogerwerf, David C. Fields, Michael J. Gilmore, Rolf A. Ebeling, Steven J. Ball, Manav Mishra, Tyler K. Beam, Robert H. Liao, Benjamin J. Karas, Matthew P. Duignan, Jensen Harris, Richard Jacob White, Lyon Wong, Dennis L. Davis
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Publication number: 20120304119Abstract: A file access request is received from an application. One or more file types for the file access request are identified, and one or more file hosts supporting files of the identified one or more file types are also identified. A user interface is displayed, the user interface including a hosted area. Within the hosted area, at least one of the one or more file hosts displays a portion of the user interface identifying one or more files of at least one file host that can be selected for retrieval, or one or more locations that can be selected to which the one or more files are saved.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Scott D. Hoogerwerf, David C. Fields, Michael J. Gilmore, Rolf A. Ebeling, Steven J. Ball, Manav Mishra, Tyler K. Beam, Robert H. Liao, Benjamin J. Karas, Matthew P. Duignan, Jensen Harris, Richard Jacob White, Lyon Wong, Dennis L. Davis
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Patent number: 7818789Abstract: This invention is directed to provide a method for enabling an administrator to monitor and selectively limit the computer functions available to a user. The method is carried out on a personal computer by an administrator, and administrator decisions can be enforced on other personal computers in a local network. The invention enables an administrator to restrict a user's logon hours, logon duration, access to computer functions, and access to applications based on content rating. In addition, the administrator may temporarily restrict or extend normally allowed access privileges. The invention also allows for the monitoring, auditing, and reporting of a user's computer function usage to an administrator.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2008Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Craig Adam Beilinson, Raymond J. Chen, Ramkumar Ramasubramanian, Dennis L. Davis, Christopher A. Evans, Eric R. Flo, Sterling M. Reasor
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Patent number: 7797735Abstract: This invention is directed to provide a method for enabling an administrator to monitor and selectively limit the computer functions available to a user. The method is carried out on a personal computer by an administrator, and administrator decisions can be enforced on other personal computers in a local network. The invention enables an administrator to restrict a user's logon hours, logon duration, access to computer functions, and access to applications based on content rating. In addition, the administrator may temporarily restrict or extend normally allowed access privileges. The invention also allows for the monitoring, auditing, and reporting of a user's computer function usage to an administrator.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2008Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Craig Adam Beilinson, Raymond J. Chen, Ramkumar Ramasubramanian, Dennis L. Davis, Christopher A. Evans, Eric R. Flo, Sterling M. Reasor
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Publication number: 20090048630Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a child pacifier comprising a nipple for inserting into a child's mouth, a pacifier housing, the pacifier housing including a plate section adapted to receive the nipple, a spring section, a pacifier middle section coupled to the plate section such that the spring section is positioned between the plate section and the pacifier middle section, a button coupled to the pacifier middle section, the button having an outer face, and at least four shields pivotally coupled to the spring section at a plurality of pivot points, the at least four shields enclosing the nipple when the spring section is disengaged, whereby engaging the spring section causes the at least four shields to pivot about the plurality of pivot points allowing access to the nipple.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2007Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventor: Dennis L. Davis
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Patent number: 7430769Abstract: A multi-piece bathtub for children comprising at least two bathtub segments adapted to be assembled to provide one of a plurality of predetermined fluid retaining areas, where a first of the bathtub segments is operative to cooperate with a second of the bathtub segments to at least partially define one of the plurality of predetermined fluid retaining areas operative to resist fluid leakage by providing a sealed fluidic interface between the first and second bathtub segments.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Evenflo Company, Inc.Inventor: Dennis L. Davis
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Publication number: 20080178379Abstract: The present invention relates to a height adjustable infant potty seat. Specifically, the present invention relates to an invertible height adjustable infant potty seat. In one embodiment, the present invention is a height adjustable infant potty seat comprising a potty seat portion shaped to receive a child thereon and receive human waste therein, an invertible shell having an outer face and protrusions thereon, the protrusions being located on the outer face at a position not equidistant from the top and bottom of the outer face, the protrusions adapted to receive and support the potty seat portion thereon at a first height, and the invertible shell being shaped such that it may be inverted to allow the potty seat to be supported by the protrusions at a second height. In one embodiment, protrusions form a flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventor: Dennis L. Davis
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Publication number: 20080155685Abstract: This invention is directed to provide a method for enabling an administrator to monitor and selectively limit the computer functions available to a user. The method is carried out on a personal computer by an administrator, and administrator decisions can be enforced on other personal computers in a local network. The invention enables an administrator to restrict a user's logon hours, logon duration, access to computer functions, and access to applications based on content rating. In addition, the administrator may temporarily restrict or extend normally allowed access privileges. The invention also allows for the monitoring, auditing, and reporting of a user's computer function usage to an administrator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: CRAIG ADAM BEILINSON, RAYMOND J. CHEN, RAMKUMAR RAMASUBRAMANIAN, DENNIS L. DAVIS, CHRISTOPHER A. EVANS, ERIC R. FLO, STERLING M. REASOR
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Patent number: 7356836Abstract: This invention is directed to provide a method for enabling an administrator to monitor and selectively limit the computer functions available to a user. The method is carried out on a personal computer by an administrator, and administrator decisions can be enforced on other personal computers in a local network. The invention enables an administrator to restrict a user's logon hours, logon duration, access to computer functions, and access to applications based on content rating. In addition, the administrator may temporarily restrict or extend normally allowed access privileges. The invention also allows for the monitoring, auditing, and reporting of a user's computer function usage to an administrator.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2002Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Craig Adam Beilinson, Raymond J. Chen, Ramkumar Ramasubramanian, Dennis L. Davis, Christopher A. Evans, Eric R. Flo, Sterling M. Reasor
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Publication number: 20070274305Abstract: A method for wireless remote control of a device is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes: transmitting a current data message to the device, the current data message including at least one data bit to control movement associated with a first positional characteristic of the device; detecting and receiving the current data message at the device; in response to a first state of the at least one data bit, energizing a first positional actuator associated with the first positional characteristic; and de-energizing the first positional actuator after not detecting a next data message within a predetermined time after having received the current data message. In this embodiment, the predetermined time is greater than a minimum time between transmission and detection of consecutive data messages, but less than ten times the minimum time between transmission and detection of consecutive data messages.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2007Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventor: Dennis L. Davis
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Patent number: 6948724Abstract: A combination ramp and cart device includes a main frame and a pair of wheel support frames mounted thereon. In a ramp configuration the wheel support frames extend upwardly from the main frame and support respective front and back ends of ramp frames, which are removably mounted on the main frame. In a cart configuration the wheel support frames depend downwardly from the main frame and a pair of legs are mounted on the main frame to support same. In a cart configuration of the device, the main frame also mounts a trailer hitch frame. In another aspect of the invention, a hitch-mounted ramp device includes a hitch frame adapted for mounting on a vehicle and a pair of ramps adapted for mounting on the hitch frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2004Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Inventor: Dennis L. Davis
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Publication number: 20040251661Abstract: A combination ramp and cart device includes a main frame and a pair of wheel support frames mounted thereon. In a ramp configuration the wheel support frames extend upwardly from the main frame and support respective front and back ends of ramp frames, which are removably mounted on the main frame. In a cart configuration the wheel support frames depend downwardly from the main frame and a pair of legs are mounted on the main frame to support same. In a cart configuration of the device, the main frame also mounts a trailer hitch frame. In another aspect of the invention, a hitch-mounted ramp device includes a hitch frame adapted for mounting on a vehicle and a pair of ramps adapted for mounting on the hitch frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventor: Dennis L. Davis
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Publication number: 20040003279Abstract: This invention is directed to provide a method for enabling an administrator to monitor and selectively limit the computer functions available to a user. The method is carried out on a personal computer by an administrator, and administrator decisions can be enforced on other personal computers in a local network. The invention enables an administrator to restrict a user's logon hours, logon duration, access to computer functions, and access to applications based on content rating. In addition, the administrator may temporarily restrict or extend normally allowed access privileges. The invention also allows for the monitoring, auditing, and reporting of a user's computer function usage to an administrator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2002Publication date: January 1, 2004Inventors: Craig Adam Beilinson, Raymond J. Chen, Ramkumar Ramasubramanian, Dennis L. Davis, Christopher A. Evans, Eric R. Flo, Sterling M. Reasor
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Patent number: 6609357Abstract: Control method and apparatus for a lawn mower or a lawn and garden tractor that includes a programmable controller for monitoring a mower/tractor status. The controller includes an interface for monitoring inputs relating to a status of the mower/tractor and controlling outputs that regulate operation of the mower/tractor. The controller also includes a memory for storing instructions to implement a control over operation of the mower/tractor. The instructions include instructions for determining a safety status condition based on sensed inputs and outputting a signal from the interface of the controller that inhibits operation of a lawn mower/tractor motor or engine in response to a determination of the safety status condition.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Delta Systems, Inc.Inventors: Dennis L. Davis, Arthur James Harvey, Theodore G. Wetzel, James Rundo