Patents by Inventor John Devine

John Devine 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: 10673042
    Abstract: Electrochemical cells with a protective film that is permeable to hydrogen, or that include a catalyst that facilitates formation of mobile hydrogen species, that promotes sequestration or gettering of hydrogen or oxygen, and/or that facilitates conversion of hydrogen or oxygen to H2O, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Imprint Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: John Devin Mackenzie, Qiang Zheng, Jesse Smithyman, Christine Ho
  • Patent number: 10628420
    Abstract: A request is received at a virtual service simulating a particular data service. The request includes a uniform resource locator (URL) that includes a service root portion and a resource path portion identifying a particular resource of a data structure. Syntax of at least the resource path portion is verified based on a particular protocol. Consistency of the resource path portion with a structure of a data model corresponding to the particular data service is also verified. A query of a database is performed based on contents of at least the resource path portion and a simulated response of the particular data service to the request is generated using results of the query.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: CA, Inc.
    Inventors: John Devine, Anita Punreddy, Alex C. Arthur, Wing Li, Bo Gong
  • Publication number: 20200117269
    Abstract: A method of operating a virtual image generation system comprises allowing an end user to interact with a three-dimensional environment comprising at least one virtual object, presenting a stimulus to the end user in the context of the three-dimensional environment, sensing at least one biometric parameter of the end user in response to the presentation of the stimulus to the end user, generating biometric data for each of the sensed biometric parameter(s), determining if the end user is in at least one specific emotional state based on the biometric data for the each of the sensed biometric parameter(s), and performing an action discernible to the end user to facilitate a current objective at least partially based on if it is determined that the end user is in the specific emotional state(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: MAGIC LEAP, INC.
    Inventors: George Alistair Sanger, Samuel A. Miller, Graeme John Devine
  • Patent number: 10593961
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns an electrochemical cell including a cathode, an electrolyte, and an anode including an elemental metal or metal alloy. The electrolyte includes an electrolyte salt, an ionic liquid, and an optional first polymer binder. The electrolyte and/or the anode further includes a protective metal salt in an amount sufficient to (i) reduce or eliminate hydrogen evolution or open circuit side reactions in the electrochemical cell, or (ii) plate out onto or alloy with the anode metal or conductive additives in the anode. The electrochemical cell may further include a first current collector in contact with the cathode, and a second current collector in contact with the anode. The second current collector may include a metal or metal alloy. In such cells, the second current collector may further include the protective metal salt, and the protective metal salt may plate out onto or alloy with the metal or metal alloy of the second current collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Imprint Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: John Devin MacKenzie, Jesse Smithyman, Michael Coleman, Christine C. Ho
  • Publication number: 20200046547
    Abstract: In one form, a projection frame eyelid heater includes a heating element and a frame. The heating element has first and second heat producing areas separated by a distance corresponding to a separation of human eyes and has first and second ends. The heating element produces heat in response to an application of a voltage thereto. The frame includes a left temple attachment portion and a right temple attachment portion each having a respective back portion extending downward and inward, a left eyelid chassis portion, an intermediate chassis portion, and a right eyelid chassis portion, wherein the intermediate chassis portion connects the left eyelid chassis portion and the right eyelid chassis portion. Each of the left eyelid chassis portion and the right eyelid chassis portion is adjustable with respect to the intermediate chassis portion in a direction from the user's nose toward the user's left and right eyes, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: OCUSOFT, INC.
    Inventor: John Devine
  • Patent number: 10540004
    Abstract: A method of operating a virtual image generation system comprises allowing an end user to interact with a three-dimensional environment comprising at least one virtual object, presenting a stimulus to the end user in the context of the three-dimensional environment, sensing at least one biometric parameter of the end user in response to the presentation of the stimulus to the end user, generating biometric data for each of the sensed biometric parameter(s), determining if the end user is in at least one specific emotional state based on the biometric data for the each of the sensed biometric parameter(s), and performing an action discernible to the end user to facilitate a current objective at least partially based on if it is determined that the end user is in the specific emotional state(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: George Alistair Sanger, Samuel A. Miller, Graeme John Devine
  • Patent number: 10530011
    Abstract: Ion transport in electrochemical cells or energy storage devices may take place in metal salt-based electrolytes. The metal salt-based electrolytes may comprise high doping metal salt formulations. Electrochemical cells or energy storage devices comprising metal salt-based electrolytes may be used as single-use or rechargeable power sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: IMPRINT ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: John Devin MacKenzie, Christine Ho, Karthik Yogeeswaran, Greg Roberts, Chaojun Shi
  • Patent number: 10485695
    Abstract: In one form, a projection frame eyelid heater includes a heating element, a frame, and a plurality of flexible standoffs. The heating element has first and second heat producing areas separated by a distance corresponding to a separation of human eyes and having first and second ends. The heating element produces heat in response to an application of a voltage thereto. The frame includes a left temple attachment portion and a right temple attachment portion each having a respective back portion extending downward and inward. The plurality of flexible standoffs is for attaching the heating element to the frame. In another form, the projection frame eyelid heater is combined with first and second insulated wires having first ends connected to the heating element, and second ends, to form an eye mask system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: OCuSOFT, Inc.
    Inventor: John Devine
  • Patent number: 10369041
    Abstract: In one form, an eye mask includes an eye mask core assembly, a band, and first and second insulated wires. The eye mask core assembly has first and second heat producing areas separated by a distance corresponding to a separation of human eyes and having first and second ends. The eye mask core assembly produces heat in response to the application of a voltage thereto. The covering surrounds the eye mask core assembly. The band is attached to the first and second ends of said eye mask core assembly. The first and second insulated wires have first ends connected to the eye mask core assembly, and second ends for connection to a power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Inventor: John Devine
  • Publication number: 20190165375
    Abstract: An electrical or electrochemical cell, including a cathode layer, an electrolyte layer, and an anode layer is disclosed. The cathode layer includes a first material providing a cathodic electric transport, charge storage or redox function. The electrolyte layer includes a polymer, a first electrolyte salt, and/or an ionic liquid. The anode layer includes a second material providing an anodic electric transport, charge storage or redox function. At least one of the cathode and anode layers includes the ionic liquid, a second electrolyte salt, and/or a transport-enhancing additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: Imprint Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: John Devin MacKenzie, Christine Chihfan Ho, Karthik Yogeeswaran, Po-Jen Cheng
  • Patent number: 10230109
    Abstract: An electrical or electrochemical cell, including a cathode layer, an electrolyte layer, and an anode layer is disclosed. The cathode layer includes a first material providing a cathodic electric transport, charge storage or redox function. The electrolyte layer includes a polymer, a first electrolyte salt, and/or an ionic liquid. The anode layer includes a second material providing an anodic electric transport, charge storage or redox function. At least one of the cathode and anode layers includes the ionic liquid, a second electrolyte salt, and/or a transport-enhancing additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Imprint Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: John Devin MacKenzie, Christine Chihfan Ho, Karthik Yogeeswaran, Po-Jen Cheng
  • Publication number: 20180294454
    Abstract: Electrochemical cells with a protective film that is permeable to hydrogen, or that include a catalyst that facilitates formation of mobile hydrogen species, that promotes sequestration or gettering of hydrogen or oxygen, and/or that facilitates conversion of hydrogen or oxygen to H2O, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: John Devin MACKENZIE, Qiang ZHENG, Jesse SMITHYMAN, Christine HO
  • Publication number: 20180024626
    Abstract: A method of operating a virtual image generation system comprises allowing an end user to interact with a three-dimensional environment comprising at least one virtual object, presenting a stimulus to the end user in the context of the three-dimensional environment, sensing at least one biometric parameter of the end user in response to the presentation of the stimulus to the end user, generating biometric data for each of the sensed biometric parameter(s), determining if the end user is in at least one specific emotional state based on the biometric data for the each of the sensed biometric parameter(s), and performing an action discernible to the end user to facilitate a current objective at least partially based on if it is determined that the end user is in the specific emotional state(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: MAGIC LEAP, INC.
    Inventors: George Alistair Sanger, Samuel A. Miller, Graeme John Devine
  • Patent number: 9761824
    Abstract: Novel structures and compositions for multilayer light-emitting electrochemical cell devices are described, particularly those that are adapted to work with stable and printable electrode metals, that optimize recombination efficiency, lifetime and turn-on kinetics. In particular, embodiments of the present invention provide improved performance and extended lifetime for doped electronic devices, where ionic doping levels, ionic support materials content, and electronic transport content are advantageously structured within the device. The doping profile of mobile or semi-mobile ionic dopants is intentionally made to be non-uniform to enhance doping in the interface regions of a device where the active layer interfaces with the electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited
    Inventors: John Devin MacKenzie, Jian Ping Chen
  • Publication number: 20170177650
    Abstract: A request is received at a virtual service simulating a particular data service. The request includes a uniform resource locator (URL) that includes a service root portion and a resource path portion identifying a particular resource of a data structure. Syntax of at least the resource path portion is verified based on a particular protocol. Consistency of the resource path portion with a structure of a data model corresponding to the particular data service is also verified. A query of a database is performed based on contents of at least the resource path portion and a simulated response of the particular data service to the request is generated using results of the query.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: John Devine, Anita Punreddy, Alex C. Arthur, Wing Li, Bo Gong
  • Patent number: 9525152
    Abstract: Improved electrode types and device configurations for organic electronic devices are disclosed. This improvement can be achieved by facilitating gettering or desiccating action of impurities, such as water, oxygen or residual solvents from the active layers of the device. Device structure and device layer materials can contribute to this improved gettering, which is inherently useful in printed electrode devices, but may also be useful in devices with electrodes patterned by other techniques. Improvement in impurity flow out of the active area of the device leads to improved performance and operational lifetime for as-made and encapsulated devices throughout their product lifecycle. Aspects of the present invention enables improved thin film electronic devices, such as OLEDs, organic photovoltaics (OPVs) and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited
    Inventor: John Devin MacKenzie
  • Publication number: 20160220414
    Abstract: In one form, a projection frame eyelid heater includes a heating element, a frame, and a plurality of flexible standoffs. The heating element has first and second heat producing areas separated by a distance corresponding to a separation of human eyes and having first and second ends. The heating element produces heat in response to an application of a voltage thereto. The frame includes a left temple attachment portion and a right temple attachment portion each having a respective back portion extending downward and inward. The plurality of flexible standoffs is for attaching the heating element to the frame. In another form, the projection frame eyelid heater is combined with first and second insulated wires having first ends connected to the heating element, and second ends, to form an eye mask system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventor: John Devine
  • Patent number: 9276292
    Abstract: An electrical or electrochemical cell, including a cathode layer, an electrolyte layer, and an anode layer is disclosed. The cathode layer includes a first material providing a cathodic electric transport, charge storage or redox function. The electrolyte layer includes a polymer, a first electrolyte salt, and/or an ionic liquid, The anode layer includes a second material providing an anodic electric transport, charge storage or redox function. At least one of the cathode and anode layers includes the ionic liquid, a second electrolyte salt, and/or a transport-enhancing additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Imprint Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: John Devin MacKenzie, Christine Chihfan Ho, Karthik Yogeeswaran, Po-Jen Cheng
  • Patent number: 9099679
    Abstract: Electronic devices, such as photovoltaic, transistor or doped light-emitting devices, can be manufactured with an air-based manufacturing process and device structure that encapsulates the device with air-stable electrodes and active layers that are reasonably stable in their unexcited state. A sheet of flexible material may act as a substrate and a second sheet of material acts as a cover. Getter materials are included in the encapsulated device, with the getter latent or unreactive during the manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited
    Inventors: John Devin MacKenzie, Yuko Nakazawa, Eric Jones
  • Publication number: 20150123096
    Abstract: Novel structures and compositions for multilayer light-emitting electrochemical cell devices are described, particularly those that are adapted to work with stable and printable electrode metals, that optimize recombination efficiency, lifetime and turn-on kinetics. In particular, embodiments of the present invention provide improved performance and extended lifetime for doped electronic devices, where ionic doping levels, ionic support materials content, and electronic transport content are advantageously structured within the device. The doping profile of mobile or semi-mobile ionic dopants is intentionally made to be non-uniform to enhance doping in the interface regions of a device where the active layer interfaces with the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: John Devin MacKenzie, Jian Ping Chen