Patents by Inventor Hugh Williams

Hugh Williams 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: 8255873
    Abstract: A media and method for detecting third-party content in web pages is provided. Computer software operates on a server or a client-side computer to identify and analyze third-party links and contents in web pages to determine if a third-party content sill exists, is available, has changed, or disrupts a web browser. A third-party link or content can be removed, changed, or replaced. A user can be notified or given an option to handle changed third-party content. The server may remove the third-party link or content by changing an HTML file for the web page. The client-side computer may remove the third-party link or content by dynamically changing the rendered web page before it is displayed to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Ari Lazier, Hugh Williams, Nick Whyte
  • Patent number: 8239399
    Abstract: Methods and computer-readable media are provided for displaying a target search result and relevant information on a search results page in response to a user-inputted query on a search page. The target search result and relevant information are identified in a database as having been previously determined to be most relevant to the query, and may be based on past user behavior, for example. The relevant information may include functional tools that include input boxes allowing for the user to interact with a webpage associated with the target search result via the search results page. Once the target search result and relevant information have been determined, the search results page is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Tabreez Govani, Jamie Buckley, Natalia Burina, Hemant Banavar, Hugh Williams, Nitin Agrawal
  • Patent number: 8228015
    Abstract: A method for controlling a servomotor for driving a movable part of a machine, the method comprising: determining the coordinates of an acceleration and of a deceleration curve for each stage of a cycle of operation to move said part; determining the maximum number of stages required to complete said cycle; initiating the acceleration curve for the first stage of the cycle of operation; and dynamically correcting the cycle of operation, at at least one intermediate point in the cycle, to initiate the deceleration curve appropriate to the stage, at a predetermined decision point, if production line parameters require a change to the operation cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Neopost Technologies
    Inventor: Christopher Hugh Williams
  • Publication number: 20120040967
    Abstract: The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds, and more specifically to certain biarylamine compounds (referred to herein as BAA compounds), and especially certain pyrazin-2-yl-pyridin-2-yl-amine and pyrazine-2-yl-pyrimidin-4-yl-amine compounds, which, inter alia, inhibit Checkpoint Kinase 1 (CHK1) kinase function. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit CHK1 kinase function, and in the treatment of diseases and conditions that are mediated by CHK1, that are ameliorated by the inhibition of CHK1 kinase function, etc., including proliferative conditions such as cancer, etc., optionally in combination with another agent, for example, (a) a DNA topoisomerase I or II inhibitor; (b) a DNA damaging agent; (c) an antimetabolite or TS inhibitor; (d) a microtubule targeted agent; and (e) ionising radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: CANCER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ian Collins, John Charles Reader, Thomas Peter Matthews, Kwai Ming Cheung, Nicolas Proisy, David Hugh Williams, Sukhbinder Singh Klair, Jane Elizabeth Scanlon, Nelly Piton, Glynn Jonathan Addison, Michael Cherry
  • Patent number: 8058045
    Abstract: The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds, and more specifically to certain biarylamine compounds (referred to herein as BAA compounds), and especially certain pyrazin-2-yl-pyridin-2-yl-amine and pyrazine-2-yl-pyrimidin-4-yl-amine compounds of formula (I), which, inter alia, inhibit Checkpoint Kinase 1 (CHK1) kinase function. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit CHK1 kinase function, and in the treatment of diseases and conditions that are mediated by CHK1, that are ameliorated by the inhibition of CHK1 kinase function, etc., including proliferative conditions such as cancer, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: Ian Collins, John Charles Reader, Thomas Peter Matthews, Kwai Ming Cheung, Nicolas Proisy, David Hugh Williams, Sukhbinder Singh Klair, Jane Elizabeth Scanlon, Nelly Piton, Glynn Jonathan Addison, Michael Cherry
  • Patent number: 8036896
    Abstract: A server for providing language and literacy tutoring information to a plurality of user devices connected to a communications network, comprising a network adapter for connection to the network; a content database for providing learning content to devices via the network adaptor and the network; a plurality of speech recognition models stored in the server; a processor for processing speech data and session control data generated by a user and sent to the server by the network, the processor evaluating which of the speech recognition models provides most accurate speech recognition results; and a performance evaluator for evaluating speech produced by the user using the speech recognition model that produces the most accurate results. A system, including user devices. A method for operating the system, and a program storage medium having computer code thereon for implementing the method and system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Nuance Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Hugh William Adams, Jr., Peter Gustav Fairweather, Yael Ravin
  • Patent number: 7980686
    Abstract: A fluid reservoir connector for dispensing a fluid from a fluid container to a reservoir is described. The reservoir includes a tank and a lid mounted to the top of the tank. A needle includes a tip end and an opposite end, and the needle traverses the housing and is adapted to pierce a septum of a fluid container. The needle also includes a first channel extending from a first opening at the tip end to an opening at the opposite end, and a second channel extending from a second opening at the tip end to an opening at a position between the tip end and the opposite end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Retail Inkjet Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Guhse, Gabriel Aldaz, Jason Ruhl, Hugh Williams, Giacomo Strollo
  • Patent number: 7954630
    Abstract: A method of attaching a pawl to a region of a surface of a conveyor belt comprising pre-stressing the surface region and fixing the pawl to the surface region while it is in the pre-stressed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Neopost Technologies
    Inventor: Christopher Hugh Williams
  • Patent number: 7871088
    Abstract: Cargo cart 10 can be used independently or attached to a conventional walker 101. Cooperative attach means 40 connect cart 10 in front of walker 101 through roll leader 44, which propels and steers cart 10 in response to user's control of walker 101. In attached mode, rear wheels 34 of cart 10 are suspended above travel surface to allow cart 10 to be steered easily and predictably by roll leader 44. Cart 10 is attached and detached with one hand without tools. Handle 50 and optional cargo basket 29 fold flat for storage. Slots in peripheral rails 24 retain cargo that is wider than cargo support 28.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Inventors: José Freitas Silva, Angus R. Colson, Jr., Hugh Williams, Gavin K. Wong, Keith W. Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20100331328
    Abstract: The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds, and more specifically to certain bicyclylaryl-aryl-amines compounds of the following formula (referred to herein as BCAA compounds), which, inter alia, inhibit Checkpoint Kinase 1 (CHK1) kinase function. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit CHK1 kinase function, and in the treatment of diseases and conditions that are mediated by CHK1, that are ameliorated by the inhibition of CHK1 kinase function, etc., including proliferative conditions such as cancer, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: CANCER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ian Collins, John Charles Reader, David Hugh Williams, Sukhbinder Singh Klair, Jane Elizabeth Scanlon, Nelly Piton, Michael Cherry
  • Publication number: 20100311730
    Abstract: The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds, and more specifically to certain biarylamine compounds (referred to herein as BAA compounds), and especially certain pyrazin-2-yl-pyridin-2-yl-amine and pyrazine-2-yl-pyrimidin-4-yl-amine compounds of formula (I), which, inter alia, inhibit Checkpoint Kinase 1 (CHK1) kinase function. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit CHK1 kinase function, and in the treatment of diseases and conditions that are mediated by CHK1, that are ameliorated by the inhibition of CHK1 kinase function, etc., including proliferative conditions such as cancer, etc., optionally in combination with another agent, for example, (a) a DNA topoisomerase I or II inhibitor; (b) a DNA damaging agent; (c) an antimetabolite or TS inhibitor; (d) a microtubule targeted agent; and (e) ionisi?q radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: CANCER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ian Collins, John Charles Reader, Thomas Peter Matthews, Kwai Ming Cheung, Nicolas Proisy, David Hugh Williams, Sukhbinder Singh Klair, Jane Elizabeth Scanlon, Nelly Piton, Glynn Jonathan Addison, Michael Cherry
  • Publication number: 20100293178
    Abstract: Methods and computer-readable media are provided for displaying a target search result and relevant information on a search results page in response to a user-inputted query on a search page. The target search result and relevant information are identified in a database as having been previously determined to be most relevant to the query, and may be based on past user behavior, for example. The relevant information may include functional tools that include input boxes allowing for the user to interact with a webpage associated with the target search result via the search results page. Once the target search result and relevant information have been determined, the search results page is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: TABREEZ GOVANI, JAMIE BUCKLEY, NATALIA BURINA, HEMANT BANAVAR, HUGH WILLIAMS, NITIN AGRAWAL
  • Publication number: 20100146012
    Abstract: An embodiment of the current invention is directed to presenting a preview of search results for a suggested search. A search engine query is received. One or more search results are generated. One or more suggested, search terms are generated. A search engine results page is generated, including the one or more search results and the one or more suggested, search terms. An indication is received, indicating that a preview of search results related to a selected, suggested, search term is to be displayed. A preview window including a results section and a menu-bar section is generated. One or more search results related to the selected, suggested, search term are acquired. The one or more search results are presented in the preview window. The preview window allows interaction with the one or more search results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Scott Beaudreau, Jamie Buckley, Deana R. Fuller, Mira Lane, Brian MacDonald, Hugh Williams
  • Publication number: 20100026229
    Abstract: A method for controlling a servomotor for driving a movable part of a machine, the method comprising: determining the coordinates of an acceleration and of a deceleration curve for each stage of a cycle of operation to move said part; determining the maximum number of stages required to complete said cycle; initiating the acceleration curve for the first stage of the cycle of operation; and dynamically correcting the cycle of operation, at at least one intermediate point in the cycle, to initiate the deceleration curve appropriate to the stage, at a predetermined decision point, if production line parameters require a change to the operation cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Neopost Technologies
    Inventor: Christopher Hugh Williams
  • Publication number: 20100024365
    Abstract: Apparatus for inserting a content pack into an envelope, the apparatus comprising: a gripping mechanism; means for operating the gripping mechanism to hold an envelope; means for opening a throat of the envelope; means for moving the content pack in a direction toward and into the throat of the envelope; means for accelerating the envelope in the direction of movement of the content pack while the gripping mechanism is operational; and means for releasing the gripping mechanism at a predetermined time, to release the envelope, the predetermined time being while the content pack is at least partially inserted into the envelope, and being predetermined in dependence upon parameters comprising at least the content pack depth and the envelope depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Neopost Technologies
    Inventor: Christopher Hugh WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20100025920
    Abstract: A vacuum feeding mechanism for a document handling apparatus, the feeding mechanism comprising: an adjustable pick for separating a stack of documents from a downstream transport system; a rotatable wheel connected to a vacuum port and operable to pull a document by suction from the top of the stack toward the wheel and move the document over the pick to the downstream transport system; the wheel and the pick being separated by a clearance distance; means for determining adjustment coordinates in dependence upon characteristics of a document in the stack; wherein the position of the pick is automatically adjustable in two independent dimensions in dependence upon said adjustment coordinates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: NEOPOST TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventor: Christopher Hugh Williams
  • Publication number: 20090316220
    Abstract: A system for capturing an image of an optical code located at a region of interest in a document, the system comprising: means for supporting the document; a source of light arranged to illuminate the document; a mount for supporting an imaging device at a position spaced from the document; a trigger for activating the imaging device to capture an image of the region of interest; and means for automatically moving the mount and operating the trigger in dependence upon at least one coordinate identifying the region of interest, the coordinate being contained in a label stored in document parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: NEOPOST TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventor: Christopher Hugh Williams
  • Publication number: 20090308715
    Abstract: A method of attaching a pawl to a region of a surface of a conveyor belt comprising pre-stressing the surface region and fixing the pawl to the surface region while it is in the pre-stressed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: NEOPOST TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventor: Christopher Hugh Williams
  • Publication number: 20090278299
    Abstract: An apparatus for collating sheets, the apparatus comprising: a collating station having a collating position limited at its downstream end by a stop member against which the sheets abut whilst they are being collated; means for conveying sheets to the collating position so as to form a collated sheet set comprising a predetermined number of stacked sheets; a collating station eject device for moving the collated sheet set away from the collating position to an exit position; and means for conveying the collated sheet set from the exit position out of the apparatus to a downstream sheet handling device; wherein the collating station eject device comprises at least one movable pawl arranged to push each collated sheet set away from the collating position to the exit position and wherein the apparatus is adapted to collate a second sheet set at least partially overlying the first sheet set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: PFE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventor: Christopher Hugh WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20090182725
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for determining the Internet search popularity of an entity are provided. Embodiments of the present invention include receiving a group of Internet search records and assigning a popularity ranking based on the number of times an entity descriptor associated with an entity occurs within the group of Internet search records created over a designated time period. An entity descriptor is one or more terms commonly used to identify an entity. The trend in an entity's popularity rank may also be calculated. An entity's popularity rank and trend in popularity rank may be presented in a graph or in a list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: TABREEZ GOVANI, HUGH WILLIAMS, JAMIE BUCKLEY, NITIN AGRAWAL, ANDY LAM, KENNETH A. MOSS