Patents by Inventor Ian McDonald
Ian McDonald 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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Patent number: 8373610Abstract: Microslot antennas may be provided for electronic devices such as portable electronic devices. The microslot antennas may have dielectric-filled microslots that are formed in a ground plane element. The ground plane element may be formed from part of a conductive device housing. The microslots may be narrow enough that they are not readily noticeable to the naked eye. The microslots may have lengths that allow the microslot antenna to provide antenna coverage in one or more communications bands. A first group of the microslots may be used to provide coverage in a first communications band and a second group of the microslots may be used to provide coverage in a second communications band.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2007Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Bing Chiang, Gregory Allen Springer, Douglas B. Kough, Enrique Ayala, Matthew Ian McDonald
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Publication number: 20130022190Abstract: Systems and methods are described that facilitate a conference call between a plurality of communication devices. The method can comprise: providing a first control link between a first primary communication device and a conference call controller; providing a second control link between a second primary communication device and the conference call controller; and establishing a media link between the first primary communication device and the second primary communication device via the conference call controller. In certain embodiments, the first control link can facilitate the exchange of a first identification data comprising at least one first security key, which can be configured to contain participation level data indicating at least one participation level of the first primary communication device or the second primary communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Brian Oliver, Ian McDonald, Christopher Labrador, Michael McAndrews, Douglas Gisby
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Publication number: 20130002494Abstract: Antenna support structures and antennas are provided for wireless electronic devices such as portable electronic devices. Antenna resonating elements may be formed from conductive coatings on two-shot molded interconnect device dielectric antenna support structures. The conductive coatings may be formed from wet-plated copper or other conductive materials. The antenna support structure may have tabs that electrically connect antenna resonating elements to the case of a wireless electronic device that serves as an antenna ground plane. The antenna support structure may be curved about its longitudinal axis so that the antenna resonating elements on the support structure protrude upwards to enhance antenna performance. In a portable electronic device such as a portable computer, the antenna support structure may be mounted within a dielectric portion of the computer housing that is located between the display portion of the housing and the base of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Enrique Ayala, Gregory Allen Springer, Douglas B. Kough, Matthew Ian McDonald
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Patent number: 8289886Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating transferring of a conference call. In some embodiments, users of a secure mobile device may be provided with the ability to transfer a media session for use in a conference call to a non-secure communication device. The method may include displaying a user interface on the primary communication device, the user interface including a transfer option, receiving a command selecting the transfer option, sending a transfer request from the primary communication device to the conference call controller to link an alternate communication device within the conference call session, and determining whether the transfer request requires authentication, and if so performing authentication of the transfer request.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Ian McDonald, Douglas Michael Gisby, Brian Edward Anthony McColgan, Christopher Labrador, Nicholas Alfano
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Patent number: 8290135Abstract: Systems and methods are described that facilitate a conference call between a plurality of communication devices. The method may comprise: providing a first primary communication device; providing a second primary communication device; providing a conference call controller; establishing a first control link between the first primary communication device and the conference call controller; communicating first identification data between the first primary communication device and the conference call controller via the first control link; establishing a media link between the first and second primary communication devices via the conference call controller. In certain embodiments, the first identification data corresponds to at least one participation level of the first primary communication device with respect to the media link.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2009Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Brian Oliver, Ian McDonald, Douglas Gisby, Christopher Labrador, Michael McAndrews
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Patent number: 8268994Abstract: The present invention provides novel fused ring heterocycle kinase modulators and methods of using the novel fused ring heterocycle kinase modulators to treat diseases mediated by kinase activity.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2009Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: William D. Arnold, Pierre Bounaud, Chixu Chen, Brian Eastman, Andreas Gosberg, Stefan N. Gradl, Stephanie Hopkins, Zhe Li, Ian McDonald, Paul A. Sprengeler, Ruo W. Steensma, Mark E. Wilson
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Patent number: 8264412Abstract: Antenna support structures and antennas are provided for wireless electronic devices such as portable electronic devices. Antenna resonating elements may be formed from conductive coatings on two-shot molded interconnect device dielectric antenna support structures. The conductive coatings may be formed from wet-plated copper or other conductive materials. The antenna support structure may have tabs that electrically connect antenna resonating elements to the case of a wireless electronic device that serves as an antenna ground plane. The antenna support structure may be curved about its longitudinal axis so that the antenna resonating elements on the support structure protrude upwards to enhance antenna performance. In a portable electronic device such as a portable computer, the antenna support structure may be mounted within a dielectric portion of the computer housing that is located between the display portion of the housing and the base of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2008Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Enrique Ayala, Gregory Allen Springer, Douglas B. Kough, Matthew Ian McDonald
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Publication number: 20120220565Abstract: The present invention provides a novel class of pyridyl-amine fused azadecalin compounds and methods of using the compounds as glucocorticoid receptor modulators.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2011Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Robin Clark, Tony Johnson, Hazel Hunt, Ian McDonald
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Publication number: 20120026052Abstract: An antenna may be formed from conductive regions that define a gap that is bridged by shunt inductors. The inductors may have equal inductances and may be located equidistant from each other to form a scatter-type antenna structure. The inductors may also have unequal inductances and may be located along the length of the gap with unequal inductor-to-inductor spacings, thereby creating a decreasing shunt inductance at increasing distances from a feed for the antenna. This type of antenna structure functions as a horn-type antenna. One or more scatter-type antenna structures may be cascaded to form a multiband antenna. Antenna gaps may be formed in conductive device housings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: Bing Chiang, Gregory Allen Springer, Douglas B. Kough, Enrique Ayala, Matthew Ian McDonald
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Publication number: 20120001825Abstract: An electronic device comprising a first conductive unit and a second conductive unit disposed such that a gap exists between the first component and the second component. The electronic device further includes one or more components disposed along the gap and configured to counteract one or more capacitance effects in the gap, wherein at least one of the first conductive unit and the second conductive unit represents a part of an antenna. By counteracting the capacitance effects in the gap, certain radiation attributes of the antenna, such as radiation efficiency, can be improved. The one or more components are also employed to counteract one or more capacitance effects in a slot of a conductive unit in an electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventors: Bing Chiang, Gregory Allen Springer, Douglas B. Kough, Enrique Ayala, Matthew Ian McDonald
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Patent number: 8044873Abstract: An antenna may be formed from conductive regions that define a gap that is bridged by shunt inductors. The inductors may have equal inductances and may be located equidistant from each other to form a scatter-type antenna structure. The inductors may also have unequal inductances and may be located along the length of the gap with unequal inductor-to-inductor spacings, thereby creating a decreasing shunt inductance at increasing distances from a feed for the antenna. This type of antenna structure functions as a horn-type antenna. One or more scatter-type antenna structures may be cascaded to form a multiband antenna. Antenna gaps may be formed in conductive device housings.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2010Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Bing Chiang, Gregory Allen Springer, Douglas B. Kough, Enrique Ayala, Matthew Ian McDonald
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Patent number: 8018389Abstract: An electronic device comprising a first conductive unit and a second conductive unit disposed such that a gap exists between the first component and the second component. The electronic device further includes one or more components disposed along the gap and configured to counteract one or more capacitance effects in the gap, wherein at least one of the first conductive unit and the second conductive unit represents a part of an antenna. By counteracting the capacitance effects in the gap, certain radiation attributes of the antenna, such as radiation efficiency, can be improved. The one or more components are also employed to counteract one or more capacitance effects in a slot of a conductive unit in an electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2007Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Bing Chiang, Gregory Allen Springer, Douglas B. Kough, Enrique Ayala, Matthew Ian McDonald
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Publication number: 20110169700Abstract: A removable antenna and a resilient antenna are provided for an electronic device such as a laptop computer. An antenna resonating element is mounted within the antenna. Flexible coupling structures are used to physically and removably attach the antenna to the electronic device. The flexible coupling structures couple the antenna resonating element to circuitry in the electronic device. The coupling structures may allow the antenna to break away from the electronic device without causing damage. A user may extend the antenna by rotating the removable antenna to its extended position. The electronic device may have an antenna receptacle that holds the resilient antenna in a stowed position and that allows the resilient antenna to flex to an extended position. A user may extend the resilient antenna by removing the resilient antenna from the antenna receptacle and flexing the antenna into its extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Brett William Degner, Matthew Ian McDonald
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Patent number: 7911397Abstract: A removable antenna and a resilient antenna are provided for an electronic device such as a laptop computer. An antenna resonating element is mounted within the antenna. Flexible coupling structures are used to physically and removably attach the antenna to the electronic device. The flexible coupling structures couple the antenna resonating element to circuitry in the electronic device. The coupling structures may allow the antenna to break away from the electronic device without causing damage. A user may extend the antenna by rotating the removable antenna to its extended position. The electronic device may have an antenna receptacle that holds the resilient antenna in a stowed position and that allows the resilient antenna to flex to an extended position. A user may extend the resilient antenna by removing the resilient antenna from the antenna receptacle and flexing the antenna into its extended position.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Brett William Degner, Matthew Ian McDonald
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Patent number: 7906648Abstract: The present invention provides novel pyrrolo-pyridine kinase modulators and methods of using the novel pyrrolo-pyridine kinase modulators to treat diseases mediated by kinase activity.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2009Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: William D. Arnold, Pierre Bounaud, Andreas Gosberg, Zhe Li, Ian McDonald, Ruo W. Steensma, Mark E. Wilson
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Publication number: 20100298330Abstract: The present invention is related to the preparation and pharmaceutical In use of novel haloallylamine derivatives as SSAO/VAP-1 inhibitors having the structure of Formula I, as defined in the specification:(I). The invention also relates to methods of using invention compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivatives thereof, for the treatment of a variety of indications, e.g., inflammatory diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2008Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: PHARMAXIS LTD.Inventors: Ian A. McDonald, Craig Ivan Turner, Mandar Deodhar, Jonathan Stuart Foot
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Publication number: 20100223044Abstract: A system for directing media streams during a conference call, including an enterprise, at least one network provided within the enterprise and in communication with a plurality of communication devices, a platform provided within the enterprise and in communication with the network, the platform comprising a protocol layer, a services layer and an application layer, and a conference call server in communication with the platform, wherein the platform is configured for receiving media streams from each of the communication devices and instructing the conference call server on how to direct the media streams to and from each of the communication devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Douglas Gisby, Brian Oliver, Christopher Labrador, Andrew Allen, Ian McDonald, Michael Langlois
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Publication number: 20100220845Abstract: Systems and methods are described that facilitate a conference call between a plurality of communication devices. The method may comprise: providing a first primary communication device; providing a second primary communication device; providing a conference call controller; establishing a first control link between the first primary communication device and the conference call controller; communicating first identification data between the first primary communication device and the conference call controller via the first control link; establishing a media link between the first and second primary communication devices via the conference call controller. In certain embodiments, the first identification data corresponds to at least one participation level of the first primary communication device with respect to the media link.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Brian Oliver, Ian McDonald, Christopher Labrador, Michael McAndrews, Douglas Gisby
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Publication number: 20100194653Abstract: An antenna may be formed from conductive regions that define a gap that is bridged by shunt inductors. The inductors may have equal inductances and may be located equidistant from each other to form a scatter-type antenna structure. The inductors may also have unequal inductances and may be located along the length of the gap with unequal inductor-to-inductor spacings, thereby creating a decreasing shunt inductance at increasing distances from a feed for the antenna. This type of antenna structure functions as a horn-type antenna. One or more scatter-type antenna structures may be cascaded to form a multiband antenna. Antenna gaps may be formed in conductive device housings.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: Bing Chiang, Gregory Allen Springer, Douglas B. Kough, Enrique Ayala, Matthew Ian McDonald
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Patent number: 7709645Abstract: The present invention provides novel pyrrolo-pyridine kinase modulators and methods of using the novel pyrrolo-pyridine kinase modulators to treat diseases mediated by kinase activity.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: William D Arnold, Pierre Bounaud, Chixu Chen, Brian Eastman, Andreas Gosberg, Stefan N. Gradl, Stephanie Hopkins, Zhe Li, Ian McDonald, Paul A. Sprengeler, Ruo W. Steensma, Mark E. Wilson