Patents by Inventor Eric Witt
Eric Witt 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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Publication number: 20260197379Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion associated with a first axial timing surface and a second portion associated with a second axial timing surface. The example can also include a clutch stack spanning between the first portion and the second portion and a timing shuttle configured to engage the first and second axial timing surfaces to synchronize rotation of the first and second portions through a range of rotation. The example can include orientation dependent cams that control compression of the clutch stack as the first and second portions rotate through the range of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2022Publication date: July 9, 2026Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Daniel C PARK, Eric WITT, Devin CAPLOW-MUNRO, Denys V YAREMENKO, Brett TOMKY, Karsten AAGAARD, Tung Yuen LAU
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Publication number: 20260197954Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion including a display and a second portion including an input device. This example can also include a hinge assembly rotationally securing the first and second portions through a range of angular orientations and a sensor positioned relative to the hinge assembly and configured to sense relative linear positions of the hinge assembly that correspond to angular orientations of the first and second portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2022Publication date: July 9, 2026Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Tung Yuen LAU, Mika Martti YLITALO, Blair M KENT, Amit KAISTHA, Devin CAPLOW-MUNRO, Eric WITT
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Publication number: 20260093290Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion secured to a first hinge arm that is configured to rotate around a first hinge axis and a second portion secured to a second hinge arm that is configured to rotate around a second hinge axis. A timing shuttle can be positioned on a central shaft that is located between the first hinge axis and the second hinge axis and is configured to control a frictional torque experienced by the first and second hinge arms depending upon orientation of the first and second hinge arms and to synchronize rotation of the first and second hinge arms around the first and second hinge axes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2022Publication date: April 2, 2026Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Tung Yuen LAU, Denys V. YAREMENKO, Jingjiang ZHANG, Zike HU, Daniel C. PARK, Eric WITT, Devin CAPLOW-MUNRO, Brett A TOMKY
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Patent number: 12219723Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion having a first display and a second portion having a second display and a hinge assembly rotatably securing the first and second portions. The hinge assembly can define rotation of the first portion by a first pair of hinge guide pins riding in a first guide track and rotation of the second portion by a second pair of hinge guide pins riding in a second guide track.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2022Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Daniel C. Park, Eric Witt, Karsten Aagaard, Devin Caplow-Munro
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Publication number: 20240199487Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions utilizing one or more cementitious replacement materials, one or more alkaline activating materials, and, optionally one or more bonding materials and/or one or more setting time enhancer materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2022Publication date: June 20, 2024Inventors: Eric WITT, Elizabeth GILLIGAN
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Publication number: 20240199492Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions utilizing one or more cementitious replacement materials, one or more alkaline activating materials, and, optionally one or more bonding materials and/or one or more setting time enhancer materials. The one or more cement precursors comprises one or more of calcareous sludge; paper pulp, biomass flyash; bag house dust; biomass sludge; filter cakes from bio industry's and wastewater treatment; bio ash; biomedical ash; agricultural ash; sugar cane bagasse; rice husk ash; palm oil fuel ash; oxygen furnace slags; plant stalks; bio char; starch; pyrophyllite; or a combination thereof. The one or more alkaline activating agents comprises potassium silicate, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, sodium silicate, calcium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, reactive magnesium oxide, calcium chloride, sodium carbonate, silicone dioxide, sodium aluminate, calcium sulfate, sodium sulfate, or dolomite, or a combination thereof. The system comprises a vertical impact mixer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2022Publication date: June 20, 2024Inventors: Eric WITT, Elizabeth GILLIGAN
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Publication number: 20240051874Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions utilizing one or more cementitious replacement materials, one or more alkaline activating materials, and, optionally one or more bonding materials and/or one or more setting time enhancer materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Eric WITT, Elizabeth GILLIGAN
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Publication number: 20230403810Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion having a first display and a second portion having a second display and a hinge assembly rotatably securing the first and second portions. The hinge assembly can define rotation of the first portion by a first pair of hinge guide pins riding in a first guide track and rotation of the second portion by a second pair of hinge guide pins riding in a second guide track.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2022Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Daniel C. PARK, Eric WITT, Karsten AAGAARD, Devin CAPLOW-MUNRO
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Patent number: 11796822Abstract: A modular sensor and display module comprises an enclosure with a rigid frame and front and back visor lens encapsulating sensors, waveguide optics, and display/projection devices that provide various functions for a typical head-mounted device. A front visor may conceal sensors and other components and may further provide dimming for holographic displays. The modular sensor and display module may include a standard interface for attachment to various fit systems, including, for example, headband, VR headset, glasses temples, helmet, and the like. A further module, such as a rear-attachment module, may be provided that can provide auxiliary compute, storage, and power resources for the modular sensor and display module.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Nicolas Denhez, Paul Andrew Bosveld, Louis Berger, Young Duk Song, Erik Holverson, Eric Witt
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Publication number: 20230127396Abstract: A modular sensor and display module comprises an enclosure with a rigid frame and front and back visor lens encapsulating sensors, waveguide optics, and display/projection devices that provide various functions for a typical head-mounted device. A front visor may conceal sensors and other components and may further provide dimming for holographic displays. The modular sensor and display module may include a standard interface for attachment to various fit systems, including, for example, headband, VR headset, glasses temples, helmet, and the like. A further module, such as a rear-attachment module, may be provided that can provide auxiliary compute, storage, and power resources for the modular sensor and display module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Nicolas DENHEZ, Paul Andrew BOSVELD, Louis BERGER, Young Duk SONG, Erik HOLVERSON, Eric WITT
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Patent number: 9910465Abstract: The description relates to devices, such as computing devices that have hinged portions. One example can include a first portion and a second portion. This example can also include a multi-pivot hinge unit rotatably securing the first and second portions. This example can further include a set of rigid hinge cover portions that are configured to be able to rotate relative to one another while collectively covering the multi-pivot hinge unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2014Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Errol Mark Tazbaz, Karsten Aagaard, Eric Witt
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Patent number: D745949Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Inventors: Kelly Meyer, Eric Witt
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Patent number: D833429Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Ralf Groene, Dan O'Neil, Kaitlyn Schoeck, Hua Wang, Kate Bailey, Karsten Aagaard, Eric Witt