Patents by Inventor Mark Kenworthy
Mark Kenworthy 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: 9881348Abstract: Techniques are described for generating a license for software installed on a device. An entitlement certificate is generated including one or more entitlements describing license characteristics of the software. The one or more entitlements are determined in accordance with first information about the software. The first information includes at least one of a purchase token and package information. A binding certificate in accordance with a binding type for the software is generated. A license in accordance with said binding certificate and said entitlement certificate is generated. The binding certificate identifies an entity to which the license is bound.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Aidan T. Hughes, Alexander V. Baxter, Mark Kenworthy, Alexander Frank, Oliver Szimmetat
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Publication number: 20140095394Abstract: Techniques are described for generating a license for software installed on a device. An entitlement certificate is generated including one or more entitlements describing license characteristics of the software. The one or more entitlements are determined in accordance with first information about the software. The first information includes at least one of a purchase token and package information. A binding certificate in accordance with a binding type for the software is generated. A license in accordance with said binding certificate and said entitlement certificate is generated. The binding certificate identifies an entity to which the license is bound.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Aidan T. HUGHES, Alexander V. BAXTER, Mark KENWORTHY, Alexander FRANK, Oliver SZIMMETAT
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Patent number: 8620818Abstract: Techniques are described for generating a license for software installed on a device. An entitlement certificate is generated including one or more entitlements describing license characteristics of the software. The one or more entitlements are determined in accordance with first information about the software. The first information includes at least one of a purchase token and package information. A binding certificate in accordance with a binding type for the software is generated. A license in accordance with said binding certificate and said entitlement certificate is generated. The binding certificate identifies an entity to which the license is bound.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Aidan T. Hughes, Alexander V. Baxter, Mark Kenworthy, Alexander Frank, Oliver Szimmetat
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Publication number: 20110092306Abstract: Golf putters comprising features that assist in locating a directly overhead view of the putter heads include sight aligning marks, sight aligning notch, rods and plates are disclosed. Putter heads with interchangeable mirror, weight and sighting attachments designed for quick release and replacement are described with interconnected attachment mounting faces. The combination of threaded aperture, apertures in the attachments and screws requiring the use of tools releasably interconnect the mirror attachment, sighting attachment or weight attachment to the putter head. Openings or contours are described that assist the golfer in estimating the distance between the golfer and a hole or cup on the green. Methods of customizing, calibrating or indicating in golf putters to individual golfers are also disclosed, including the use of weights to alter the weight distribution of in the putter head.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Michael Lee, Mark Kenworthy
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Publication number: 20080319779Abstract: Techniques are described for generating a license for software installed on a device. An entitlement certificate is generated including one or more entitlements describing license characteristics of the software. The one or more entitlements are determined in accordance with first information about the software. The first information includes at least one of a purchase token and package information. A binding certificate in accordance with a binding type for the software is generated. A license in accordance with said binding certificate and said entitlement certificate is generated. The binding certificate identifies an entity to which the license is bound.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2007Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Aidan T. Hughes, Alexander V. Baxter, Mark Kenworthy, Alexander Frank, Oliver Szimmetat
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Patent number: 7393093Abstract: An ink-jet printing process containing the steps (a) and (b) in any order or simultaneously: (a) applying an ink by means of an ink printer to a localised region of substrate to form an image on the substrate; and (b) applying a fixing composition containing a liquid medium and a polymeric biguanide containing a repeat unit of Formula (1) or a salt thereof by means of an ink jet printer to localised region of the substrate: wherein: X and Y are the same or different and represent divalent organic linking groups; and characterised in that the localised regions referred to in steps (a) and (b) are substantially coextensive.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2002Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: Fujifilm Imaging Colorants LimitedInventors: Mark Kenworthy, Tom Annable
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Publication number: 20070219750Abstract: Techniques and tools for rating computer products are described. For example, software ratings are based on subjective evaluations to determine computer system requirements for a positive user experience, while a computer running a capability tool rates a computer system's (or hardware component's) ability to run software. A capability rating for hardware is determined by comparing a set of features and performance results with capability rating requirements. In another aspect, a capability rating is communicated using a standardized presentation. In another aspect, capability rating level requirements are proposed (e.g., by a ratings board) and then finalized. A capability rating level is determined for computer products (e.g., by a testing organization) based on the finalized requirements and analysis of the products (e.g., by a computer running a capability tool).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventor: Mark Kenworthy
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Publication number: 20070208672Abstract: Techniques and tools for rating computer products are described. For example, software ratings are based on subjective evaluations to determine computer system requirements for a positive user experience, while a computer running a capability tool rates a computer system's (or hardware component's) ability to run software. A capability rating for hardware is determined by comparing a set of features and performance results with capability rating requirements. In another aspect, a capability rating is communicated using a standardized presentation. In another aspect, capability rating level requirements are proposed (e.g., by a ratings board) and then finalized. A capability rating level is determined for computer products (e.g., by a testing organization) based on the finalized requirements and analysis of the products (e.g., by a computer running a capability tool).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventor: Mark Kenworthy
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Publication number: 20070088739Abstract: Methods and systems for obtaining the performance characteristics of a computing product are described. Obtaining a computing product's attributes, capabilities, and features includes assessing the computing product to determine the product's attributes, capabilities, and features. Once the assessment is completed, the assessment data is recorded and stored for future applications. The assessments can be performed by the operating system through an assessment tool. Assessments can be performed on various computing products including personal computers, computer components, clusters of computers, and servers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Richard Russell, Mark Kenworthy
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Patent number: 7151131Abstract: A coating composition comprising pigment, medium and a binder characterised in that (i) the binder comprises a cationic polymer comprising a repeat unit of Formula (1): wherein: X and Y are the same or different and represent divalent organic linking groups; and (ii) the weight ratio of pigment to binder in the composition is at least 2:1. The compositions are useful for preparing ink jet recording materials with good water resistance, print quality and dry time.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2002Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: Fujifilm Imaging Colorants LimitedInventors: Mark Kenworthy, Stephen George Yeates, Tom Annable
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Patent number: 7150782Abstract: A metal chelate compound obtainable from contacting a transition metal salt with a compound of the Formula (1): wherein: x represents plural atoms required to form at least one optionally substituted 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic ring; and Ar is an optionally substituted stilbene, acenaphthylene, phenanthrene or anthracene group carrying a hydroxy, amino or carboxy group adjacent to the —N?N— group shown in Formula (1) or 6-hydroxyquinoline where the hydroxy group is adjacent to the —N?N— group shown in Formula (1); provided that when the compound of Formula (1) is of Formula: that, p, the level of sulfonation, is not in the range 1 to 2. Also compositions, inks, printed substrates and inkjet cartridges.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2004Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: Fujifilm Imaging Colorants LimitedInventors: Clive Edwin Foster, John Mayall, Mark Kenworthy
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Patent number: 7147697Abstract: A metal chelate compound obtainable from contacting a transition metal salt with a compound of the Formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein p is 1 to 2. Also compositions, inks, printed substrates, ink-jet cartridges and ink-jet printers.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2004Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Fujifilm Imaging Colorants LimitedInventors: Clive Edwin Foster, John Mayall, Mark Kenworthy, Rachel Anne James
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Publication number: 20060137572Abstract: A metal chelate compound obtainable from contacting a transition metal salt with a compound of the Formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein p is 1 to 2. Also compositions, inks, printed substrates, ink-jet cartridges and ink-jet printers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2004Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Clive Foster, John Mayall, Mark Kenworthy, Rachel James
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Publication number: 20060137571Abstract: A metal chelate compound obtainable from contacting a transition metal salt with a compound of the Formula (1): wherein: x represents plural atoms required to form at least one optionally substituted 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic ring; and Ar is an optionally substituted stilbene, acenaphthylene, phenanthrene or anthracene group carrying a hydroxy, amino or carboxy group adjacent to the —N?N— group shown in Formula (1) or 6-hydroxyquinoline where the hydroxy group is adjacent to the —N?N— group shown in Formula (1); provided that when the compound of Formula (1) is of Formula: that, p, the level of sulfonation, is not in the range 1 to 2. Also compositions, inks, printed substrates and inkjet cartridges.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2004Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Clive Foster, John Mayall, Mark Kenworthy
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Publication number: 20050210336Abstract: Methods and systems for obtaining the performance characteristics of a computing product are described. Obtaining a computing product's attributes, capabilities, and features includes assessing the computing product to determine the product's attributes, capabilities, and features. Once the assessment is completed, the assessment data is recorded and stored for future applications. The assessments can be performed by the operating system through an assessment tool. Assessments can be performed on various computing products including personal computers, computer components, clusters of computers, and servers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2005Publication date: September 22, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Richard Gains Russell, Mark Kenworthy
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Publication number: 20050209819Abstract: Techniques and tools for rating computer products, and communicating the rating between users, manufactures, vendors, and/or testing organizations, are described. A rating for hardware, software, clusters of computers, servers, and other computing products can be determined by comparing the system's attributes, capabilities, and features with rating requirements. A rating level is determined for the computer products based on a set of requirements and analysis of the products (e.g., by a computer running a rating tool). Once the computer product is rated, its “score” can be compared to other computing products to determine compatibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2005Publication date: September 22, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Michael Edward Wehrs, Richard Russell, Mark Kenworthy
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Patent number: 6932466Abstract: An ink-jet printing process including the steps (a) and (b) in any order or simultaneously: (a) applying an ink to a substrate by means of an ink-jet printer in a localized manner to form an image on the substrate; and (b) applying to the substrate a composition including a liquid medium and a poly(C3-18-hydrocarbyl monoguanidine) or a salt thereof by means of an ink-jet printer. also a substrate printed by means of this process, compositions including poly(C3-18-hydrocarbyl monoguanidines), sets of liquids for use in ink-jet printing and ink-jet printer cartridges. The process avoids the need for expensive special papers previously used for ink jet printing.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2001Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: Avecia LimitedInventors: John David Payne, Kevin Johnson, Mark Holbrook, Mark Kenworthy, Stephen George Yeates, Tom Annable
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Publication number: 20040234710Abstract: A coating composition comprising pigment, medium and a binder characterised in that (i) the binder comprises a cationic polymer comprising a repeat unit of Formula (1): 1Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventors: Mark Kenworthy, Stephen George Yeates, Tom Annable
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Publication number: 20040218027Abstract: A ink-jet printing process comprising the steps (a) and (b) in any order or simultaneously: (a) applying an ink by means of an ink printer to a localised region of substrate to form an image on the substrate; and (b) applying a fixing composition comprising a liquid medium and a polymeric biguanide comprising a repeat unit of Formula (1) or a salt thereof by means of an ink jet printer to localised region of the substrate: wherein: X and Y are the same or different and represent divalent organic linking groups; and characterised in that the localised regions reffered to in steps (a) and (b) are substiantially coextensive.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Mark Kenworthy, Tom Annable
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Publication number: 20040058202Abstract: A coating composition comprising pigment, medium and binder comprising a poly(C3-18-hydrocarbyl mono guanidine) and characterised in that the weight ratio of pigment to binder in the composition is at least 2:1. Also a recording material comprising this composition, a process for forming the recording material, and an ink-jet printing process utilizing the recording material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Inventors: John David Payne, Kevin Johnson, Mark Holbrook, Mark Kenworthy, Stephen George Yeates, Tom Annable