Patents by Inventor Gregory Sampson

Gregory Sampson 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).

  • Method and system for compressing color video data within a data processing system
    Patent number: 6628708
    Abstract: A method for compressing color video data within a data processing system is disclosed. A pixel, which includes multiple bits that forms a color value, is initially received. A determination is made as to whether or not the color value of the pixel falls within a predetermined tolerance range. If the color value of the pixel falls within the predetermined tolerance range, then a single-bit true signal is sent to a compressor. Otherwise, if the color value of the pixel does not fall within the predetermined tolerance range, then the entire color value of the pixel is sent to the compressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Gregory Sampson
  • Multi-use fastener system
    Patent number: 5414904
    Abstract: This invention is a reusable single piece securing device including a head having a first side and a second side, a first channel passing through the head having a first aperture associated with the first end of the head and a second aperture associated with the second end of the head, a lace lock flexibly associated with the head, and an elongated flexible lace having a first end integral to the head, and a second end, the first and second ends divided by an intermediate section including a plurality of lace teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Inventor: Gregory Sampson
  • Multi-use fastener system
    Patent number: 5293669
    Abstract: This invention is a reusable single piece securing device including a head having a first side and a second side, a first channel passing through the head having a first aperture associated with the first end of the head and a second aperture associated with the second end of the head, a lace lock flexibly associated with the head, and an elongated flexible lace having a first end integral to the head, and a second end, the first and second ends divided by an intermediate section including a plurality of lace teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Inventor: Gregory Sampson