Patents by Inventor Graham A. R. Johnston

Graham A. R. Johnston 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).

  • Patent number: 11966560
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device presents media items from different media applications in a unified media browsing application. In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates browsing of media from different media applications based on category of media (e.g., movies, television shows, etc.). In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates setup of a unified media browsing application that presents media items from different media applications in a unified media browsing user interface. In some embodiments, an electronic device displays multiple episodes of a collection of episodic content (e.g., a television series) in a user interface for the collection of episodic content. In some embodiments, an electronic device displays representations of, and provides access to, live-event media items accessible on the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander W. Johnston, Dennis S. Park, Tito Lloyd Balsamo, Jonathan Lochhead, Yesmeen El-Shafey, Graham R. Clarke, Peter D. Anton, Jennifer L. C. Folse, William M. Bachman, Stephen O. Lemay, Gregg Suzuki, Alan C. Dye, Jeff Tan-Ang, Policarpo B. Wood
  • Patent number: 6962907
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula II: wherein R represents propyl, butyl, pentyl, neo-pentyl or cyclohexyl, and salts thereof. These compounds are selective GABAC receptor antagonists. The invention also provides a method of enhancing the cognitive activity of an animal and a method of stimulating memory capacity in an animal, comprising administering to the animal an effective amount of a compound of formula II or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignees: The University of Sydney, Polychip Pharmaceuticals Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Mary Chebib, Jane Hanrahan, Graham A. R. Johnston
  • Patent number: 6632806
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for enhancing cognitive activity and stimulating memory capacity, comprising the step of administering an effective amount of a compound with GABAC receptor antagonist activity to an animal in need of such treatment. Preferably the compound has selective GABAc receptor antagonist activity, and more preferably comprises a phosphinic acid group. The invention also provides novel compounds and compositions. The methods of the invention are useful in the treatment of dementias and conditions involving cognitive deficit, or memory impairment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignees: The University of Sydney, Polychip Pharmaceuticals Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Graham A. R. Johnston, Peter M. Burden, Kenneth Noel Mewett, Mary Chebib