Patents by Inventor George Robertson
George Robertson 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: 20110136133Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for differentiating between multiple sclerosis subtypes in a patient. The method comprises a) determining an amount of an IAP gene expression level in a blood sample obtained from the patient; and b) correlating the amount of the IAP gene expression level in the blood sample with the presence of a multiple sclerosis subtype in the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: Dianovix, Inc.Inventors: Virender BHAN, John Gillard, Andrea Hebb, Martin Holcik, Robert G. Korneluk, George Robertson
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Patent number: 7932907Abstract: A graph layout technique that creates a layered graph layout with a given aspect ratio. The present layered graph layout technique better utilizes the available space and, at the same time, creates an aesthetically pleasing drawing of a directed graph. In one embodiment it determines the layout of the new graph based on a modified Sugiyama technique combined with a modified Coffman-Graham scheduling algorithm. Given a directed graph and a desired aspect ratio, it uses a binary search and the Coffman-Graham scheduling algorithm to find a layout of the graph that has an aspect ratio that matches the given aspect ratio of the available space.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2007Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Microsoft Corp.Inventors: Lev Nachmanson, George Robertson, Bongshin Lee
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Patent number: 7858309Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for differentiating between multiple sclerosis subtypes in a patient. The method comprises a) determining an amount of an IAP gene expression level in a blood sample obtained from the patient; and b) correlating the amount of the IAP gene expression level in the blood sample with the presence of a multiple sclerosis subtype in the patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Dianovix, Inc.Inventors: Virender Bhan, John W. Gillard, Andrea Hebb, Martin Holcik, Robert G. Korneluk, George Robertson
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Publication number: 20100208328Abstract: Electrofluidic devices, visual displays formed from the electrofluidic devices, and methods for making and operating such electrofluidic devices Each electrofluidic device has a fluid vessel with first and second regions that contain an electrically conductive polar fluid and a non-polar fluid The polar and/or the non-polar fluids are externally visible external through a viewable area of the second region A voltage source is electrically connected to a capacitor having a hydrophobic surface that contacts the polar fluid and provides a first principal radius of curvature of the polar fluid that is convex and smaller than a second principal radius of curvature of the polar fluid in the first region The voltage source applies an electromechanical force to the polar fluid, thereby transferring the polar fluid from the first region to the second region and causing a spectral property of light transferred through the viewable area to changeType: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2008Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, SUN CHEMICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Jason Heikenfeld, Bo Sun, April Milarcik, George Robertson, Russell Schwartz
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Publication number: 20100185961Abstract: Techniques are described for generating a user interface for visualizing a cloud service based on status and performance data of the cloud service obtained from data stores. A configuration file including declarative code may declare particular queries to status/performance data sources. The configuration file may also declare particular queries to topology data sources to obtain topology information. In accordance with the obtained information, objects representing the cloud service may be displayed. The objects correspond to particular hardware and software components, or logical grouping thereof, that are identified by the topology information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Danyel Fisher, Aaron Hoff, George Robertson, Heather Warncke, Mary Czerwinski, Albert Greenberg, Dave Maltz, Xiaoyu Wang
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Publication number: 20080072168Abstract: A graphical user interface in which object thumbnails are rendered in a three-dimensional environment and which exploits spatial memory. The objects may be moved, continuously, with a two-dimensional input device. Pop-up title bars may be rendered over active objects. Intelligent help may be provided to the user, as visual indicators, based on proximity clustering or based on matching algorithms. The simulated location of the object thumbnails in a direction orthogonal to the surface is based on function, such as a linear, polynomial, or exponential function for example, of one or more object properties, such as number of mouse clicks since selected, age, size, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Matthew Conway, Stephen Jacquot, Dennis Proffitt, George Robertson
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Publication number: 20080020388Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for differentiating between multiple sclerosis subtypes in a patient. The method comprises a) determining an amount of an IAP gene expression level in a blood sample obtained from the patient; and b) correlating the amount of the IAP gene expression level in the blood sample with the presence of a multiple sclerosis subtype in the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: AEGERA THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Virender Bhan, John Gillard, Andrea Hebb, Martin Holcik, Robert Korneluk, George Robertson
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Patent number: 7281932Abstract: This invention pertains to a ground connector for grounding a conduit to an enclosure. The ground connector includes a plurality of integral ears extending from an outer wall of the connector with these ears configured to receive a ground wire therein. A locking nut portion, when engaged with the connector, urges the ground wire against the ears to thereby mechanically and electrically secure the ground wire to the ground connector. The connector is further configured with a plurality of locking teeth that engage the enclosure to thereby at least mechanically (and preferably electrically) secure the connector to the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2006Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: Ming Cheng, George Robertson
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Publication number: 20070233654Abstract: Various technologies and techniques are disclosed that improve data searching on mobile devices. A facet-based search application is provided that has a filter region, a results region, a facet navigation region, and a menu region. A user applies a facet-based filter to a set of data by selecting a number on a keypad or other area that correlates spatially to a filter option in the facet navigation region. A set of data in the results region is updated based on the applied facet-based filter. The user can also apply a freeform text filter to the data by selecting one or more characters for which to search. The data displayed in the results region is updated based on the applied freeform text filter. When input is received from the user to save the applied filter, an attribute label is displayed as a query term in the filter region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Amy Karlson, George Robertson, Daniel Robbins, Mary Czerwinski, Greg Smith
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Publication number: 20070218493Abstract: Disclosed is a method of determining interferon responsiveness in a patient suffering from multiple sclerosis. The method comprises determining an amount of a XAF-1 gene expression level in a blood sample, which is obtained from the patient undergoing interferon therapy. The amount of the XAF-1 gene expression level in the blood sample is then correlated with the responsiveness of the patient to the interferon.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: AEGERA THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Virender Bhan, Andrea Hebb, Martin Holcik, Robert Korneluk, Craig Moore, George Robertson
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Publication number: 20070162866Abstract: A method for managing windows in a display is disclosed. The method comprises forming clippings for windows located in a focal region of a display; displaying the clippings in a peripheral region of the display; hiding the windows in the focal region of the display; indicating the states of the clippings; and in response to a user action, displaying the windows and hiding the clippings. A clipping comprises an image of a region of a window and an icon. A clipping is formed when a window is dragged from the focal region into the peripheral region or when the minimize button of a window is clicked. A clipping list is formed when a clipping is moved near another clipping. A clipping moved near a clipping list is inserted into the clipping list.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Tara Matthews, George Robertson, Mary Czerwinski, Desney Tan
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Publication number: 20070153006Abstract: A computer system and for displaying a static animation image in response to an action related to a displayed object that occurs on the computer system is presented. An initial state of the displayed object is determined with regard to the action. A final state of the displayed object with regard to the action is also determined. Transition aspects between the initial state and the final state are then determined. A static animation image is generated according to the initial state, the transition aspects, and the final state. The static animation image represents, in static form, an animation indicative of the action from the initial state to the final state of the displayed object. The static animation image is displayed on the graphical user interface in lieu of animation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Daniel Robbins, Desney Tan, George Robertson, Kenneth Hinckley, Maneesh Agrawala, Patrick Baudish, Steven Drucker, Tovi Grossman
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Patent number: 7237426Abstract: A crimp die set for use in a crimping tool is provided, including: a rotating crimp die having a plurality of differently sized male die parts; and a stationary female crimp die having a plurality of differently sized female nests which correspond to one or more of the plurality of male die parts, wherein a rotation of the rotating crimp die permits different crimping action to accommodate different terminal and wire sizes.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2005Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: James Michael Baker, George Robertson
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Patent number: 7235372Abstract: The invention provides a novel NAIP nucleic and sequences. Also provided are anti-NAIP antibodies and methods for modulating apoptosis and detecting compounds which modulate apoptosis.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2006Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: University of OttawaInventors: Robert G. Korneluk, Alexander E. MacKenzie, Natalie Roy, George Robertson, Katsu Tamai
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Publication number: 20070126732Abstract: Providing axonometric views of layers containing objects while preserving the visual attributes of the objects is disclosed. A group of objects, e.g., overlapping objects, is determined. Layer dimensions are calculated such that each object in the group is encompassed by a layer. Objects are placed in the layers and the layers are displayed in axonometric views. Visual cues to indicate selected layers are provided. Controls to adjust the depth of the layers and to enable moving objects in the selected layer are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2005Publication date: June 7, 2007Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: George Robertson, Daniel Robbins, Desney Tan, Kenneth Hinckley, Maneesh Agrawala, Mary Czerwinski, Patrick Baudisch, Gonzalo Ramos
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Publication number: 20070113198Abstract: Displaying the relative depth of 2D image objects while preserving the visual attributes of the objects is disclosed. After an object group is determined, the members of the object group are temporarily moved away from a center location while preserving the object group members' positions relative to each other in the X-Y plane. A depth well is displayed at the center location and each object group member is connected to a ring-beam in the depth well. In response to a control action indicating a relative depth adjustment of an object group member relative to the remaining object group members, the depth of the object relative to the remaining object group members is changed. In response to a control action indicating the depth adjustment is complete, object group members are returned to their original positions in the X-Y plane with the adjusted object displayed at the object's new relative depth.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2005Publication date: May 17, 2007Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: George Robertson, Daniel Robbins, Desney Tan, Kenneth Hinckley, Maneesh Agrawala, Mary Czerwinski, Patrick Baudisch, Gonzalo Ramos
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Publication number: 20070112742Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods providing content-access-based information retrieval. Information items from a plurality of disparate information sources that have been previously accessed or considered are automatically indexed in a data store, whereby a multifaceted user interface is provided to efficiently retrieve the items in a cognitively relevant manner. Various display output arrangements are possible for the retrieved information items including timeline visualizations and multidimensional grid visualizations. Input options include explicit, implicit, and standing queries for retrieving data along with explicit and implicit tagging of items for ease of recall and retrieval. In one aspect, an automated system is provided that facilitates concurrent searching across a plurality of information sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2007Publication date: May 17, 2007Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Susan Dumais, Eric Horvitz, Edward Cutrell, Jonathan Cadiz, Gavin Jancke, Raman Sarin, Daniel Robbins, Anoop Gupta, George Robertson, Meredith Ringel, Jeremy Goecks
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Publication number: 20070067856Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a domain of Trk as a therapeutic agent and for screening purposes and rational design of NGF mimetics.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Applicant: University of BristolInventors: Alan George Robertson, Shelley Allen, David Dawbarn
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Publication number: 20070016601Abstract: Dynamically generating a schema representing multiple hierarchies of inter-object relationships is described. In one aspect, a data polyarchy is created. Responsive to creation of the data polyarchy, a schema is automatically generated to represent multiple hierarchies of inter-object relationships between multiple objects in the data polyarchy. The schema is generated based on values of attributes of the objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Kim Cameron, Stewart MacLeod, George Robertson, James Booth, Luc Clement
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Publication number: 20070005557Abstract: A method and interface for managing indices of ordered elements are provided. A subset of elements are selected from an index of ordered elements and displayed on a user interface device. A user can manipulate the display of different subsets of the ordered elements via a user input device. Additional indicia corresponding to the subset of index elements are also displayed on the interface. The additional indicia can include a reference to a visual indicator of index display depth and/or a reference to the location of the displayed elements within the index.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2005Publication date: January 4, 2007Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: George Robertson, Mary Czerwinski, Daniel Robbins