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).

  • Publication number: 20260093290
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 2, 2026
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Tung Yuen LAU, Denys V. YAREMENKO, Jingjiang ZHANG, Zike HU, Daniel C. PARK, Eric WITT, Devin CAPLOW-MUNRO, Brett A TOMKY
  • Patent number: 12219723
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel C. Park, Eric Witt, Karsten Aagaard, Devin Caplow-Munro
  • Publication number: 20240199487
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Eric WITT, Elizabeth GILLIGAN
  • Publication number: 20240199492
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Eric WITT, Elizabeth GILLIGAN
  • Publication number: 20240051874
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Eric WITT, Elizabeth GILLIGAN
  • Publication number: 20230403810
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel C. PARK, Eric WITT, Karsten AAGAARD, Devin CAPLOW-MUNRO
  • Patent number: 11796822
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Nicolas Denhez, Paul Andrew Bosveld, Louis Berger, Young Duk Song, Erik Holverson, Eric Witt
  • Publication number: 20230127396
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Nicolas DENHEZ, Paul Andrew BOSVELD, Louis BERGER, Young Duk SONG, Erik HOLVERSON, Eric WITT
  • Patent number: 9910465
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Errol Mark Tazbaz, Karsten Aagaard, Eric Witt
  • Patent number: D745949
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Inventors: Kelly Meyer, Eric Witt
  • Patent number: D833429
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Ralf Groene, Dan O'Neil, Kaitlyn Schoeck, Hua Wang, Kate Bailey, Karsten Aagaard, Eric Witt