Patents by Inventor Ingrid Lin

Ingrid Lin 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: 9936593
    Abstract: The description relates to devices, such as computing devices having displays that can be rotated through a range of travel. The device can counter-balance the display to create a near weightless feel for the user when repositioning the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Mike F. Deily, Robyn Rebecca Reed McLaughlin, Daniel C. Park, Anthony J. Hewett, Brian Bitz, Harold A. Brown, Eric Davis, Joe Gault, Steve Klein, Ingrid Lin
  • Publication number: 20170303415
    Abstract: The description relates to devices, such as computing devices having displays that can be rotated through a range of travel. The device can counter-balance the display to create a near weightless feel for the user when repositioning the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Mike F. DEILY, Daniel C. PARK, Anthony J. HEWETT, Brian BITZ, Harold A. BROWN, Eric DAVIS, Joe GAULT, Steve KLEIN, Ingrid LIN, Robyn Rebecca Reed MCLAUGHLIN
  • Patent number: 9554787
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for obtaining percutaneous access, maintaining hemostasis, and providing closure of openings in tissues of the body. In particular, the present invention provides methods and devices for maintaining hemostasis and providing closure surgical incisions of the left ventricular apex of the heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Patrick M. McCarthy, Swaminadhan Gnanashanmugam, Usha Periyanayagam, Ingrid Lin, Leah Ralph, Christopher Lubeck
  • Publication number: 20150227279
    Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate to human interface devices configured to enable variable horizontal scrolling. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a human interface device comprising a horizontal scrolling control, and one or more sensors configured to sense movement of the horizontal scrolling control and provide output that varies depending upon a value of a variable characteristic of the movement. The human interface device further comprises a controller configured to output horizontal scrolling reports having two or more different possible values for each direction of horizontal scrolling based upon the output of the one or more sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: George Bielitz, John Howard Cook, III, Ingrid Lin
  • Patent number: 9029721
    Abstract: A control device includes an input mechanism having an actuation surface that is configurable by a user between at least two different surface topologies. In a first configuration, the surface topology may provide a first shape for receiving user input and in a second configuration provide a second shape for receiving user input. The actuation surface in one example includes the upper surface of an input pad having a plurality of input arms and the upper surface of a fill pad having a plurality of fill tabs. At least one of the input pad and the fill pad may be moved in a direction of an axis perpendicular to the face of the control device to change the distance between the upper surfaces. The actuation surface in one example is rotatable to cause translation of at least one of the pads in the direction of the perpendicular axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: John Ikeda, Edward Owen, Peter Bristol, Ingrid Lin, Michael Vilhauer
  • Publication number: 20150087916
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for obtaining percutaneous access, maintaining hemostasis, and providing closure of openings in tissues of the body. In particular, the present invention provides methods and devices for maintaining hemostasis and providing closure surgical incisions of the left ventricular apex of the heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Patrick M. McCarthy, Swaminadhan Gnanashanmugam, Usha Periyanayagam, Ingrid Lin, Leah Ralph, Christopher Lubeck
  • Publication number: 20120050232
    Abstract: A control device includes an input mechanism having an actuation surface that is configurable by a user between at least two different surface topologies. In a first configuration, the surface topology may provide a first shape for receiving user input and in a second configuration provide a second shape for receiving user input. The actuation surface in one example includes the upper surface of an input pad having a plurality of input arms and the upper surface of a fill pad having a plurality of fill tabs. At least one of the input pad and the fill pad may be moved in a direction of an axis perpendicular to the face of the control device to change the distance between the upper surfaces. The actuation surface in one example is rotatable to cause translation of at least one of the pads in the direction of the perpendicular axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Ikeda, Edward Owen, Peter Bristol, Ingrid Lin, Michael Vilhauer
  • Publication number: 20110251489
    Abstract: Ultrasound monitoring systems and components used in ultrasound monitoring systems, such as Transcranial Dopper (TCD) systems, are disclosed. Components include framework systems for mounting, locating and maintaining one or more ultrasound probes in contact with an anatomical surface, adjustable probe mounting systems, and probe interface components providing an acoustically transmissive interface between a probe mounting system and the emissive face of the ultrasound probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: PHYSIOSONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jimin ZHANG, Randy SERROELS, Ingrid LIN, Robert Bruce HUBLER, Joseph Patrick SULLIVAN, Paul C. LEONARD, Joel ARAGON, Luke FRYER, Harold A. BROWN, Clare LONG, Nathan J. DALE
  • Publication number: 20110040324
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for obtaining percutaneous access, maintaining hemostasis, and providing closure of openings in tissues of the body. In particular, the present invention provides methods and devices for maintaining hemostasis and providing closure surgical incisions of the left ventricular apex of the heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Patrick M. McCarthy, Swaminadhan Gnanashanmugam, Usha Periyanayagam, Ingrid Lin, Leah Ralph, Christopher Lubeck