Patents by Inventor Michael A. Guy
Michael A. Guy 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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Publication number: 20160046232Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, via a sensor, data associated with a vehicle operator; determining, using a processor, a view of the vehicle operator based on the received data; associating the view with a characteristic of a collision avoidance system; and thereafter modifying the characteristic of the collision avoidance system. Other embodiments are described and claimed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2014Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: Spencer Michael Guy, Russell Speight VanBlon, Dharma Teja Nukarapu, Russell Stuart Gantman
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Publication number: 20160034855Abstract: One embodiment provides a method, comprising: sending, using a processor, an event having a specified time; receiving, using a processor, an acceptance of the event; and receiving, using a processor, location data of a user that accepted the event; wherein the location data is received for a predetermined time frame associated with the specified time of the event. Other embodiments are described and claimed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Spencer Michael Guy, Russell Speight VanBlon, Russell Stuart Gantman
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Publication number: 20150269943Abstract: For directing voice input based on eye tracking, a method is disclosed that includes receiving, by use of a processor, an audio signal, the audio signal comprising voice input, selecting a location from the group consisting of a computing device and an application being displayed on a screen of the computing device, the location being detected where a user's eyes are directed, and directing the voice input to the selected location.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: LENOVO (Singapore) PTE, LTD.Inventors: Russell Speight VanBlon, Manisha Bijjaragi, Jason Grimme, Spencer Michael Guy, Kyle Jared McDaniel
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Patent number: 9077622Abstract: A method and device for automatic login of a virtual private network on an interface change, the method: associating a virtual private network profile with a plurality of connection interfaces, each connection interface within the plurality of connection interfaces having a priority; monitoring the plurality of connection interfaces for availability; if a connection interface with a higher priority than the connection interface currently used by the virtual private network becomes available, utilizing the higher priority connection interface for the virtual private network; and if the connection interface currently used by the virtual private network becomes unavailable, transferring the virtual private network to a highest priority available connection interface within the plurality of connection interfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Chi Chiu Tse, Elliott Michael Guy Mazzuca, Alan Pak-Lun Ho
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Patent number: 8980083Abstract: A water treatment apparatus comprises a chamber divided by a partition into a treatment section and an outlet section. The treatment section may, for example, contain a filter media including organic material which supports a shrub or tree. Runoff water enters the treatment section over an inlet chamber which forms a bridge over the outlet section. During heavy flow conditions, some of the incoming water overflows inlet bypass weirs to pass directly to the outflow section, bypassing the filter media in the treatment section.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2010Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Hydro International plcInventors: Keith Garry Hutchings, Michael Guy Faram
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Patent number: 8623204Abstract: A stormwater gully comprises a chamber in which an outlet assembly is installed. The outlet assembly comprises filter units connected to an outlet housing. In use, stormwater can flow from the chamber in an upwards direction through filter units into the outlet housing. The outlet housing has an outlet, which extends from the gully. At high rates of flow, the water level in the chamber will rise until water can flow into the outlet housing through bypass inlets. The bypass inlets are connected to the interior of the housing by siphons defined by arched regions of a top cover. The siphons allow rapid discharge of water until the water level returns below the level of the bypass inlets. A slow drain down feature is provided which enables the chamber and outlet assembly to be drained below the level of the primary inlet.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Hydro International plcInventors: Robert Yaw Gyamfi Andoh, Jeremy Fink, Michael Guy Faram, Jeremy Paul Lecornu
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Publication number: 20130277292Abstract: A stormwater gully comprises a chamber in which an outlet assembly is installed. The outlet assembly comprises filter units connected to an outlet housing. In use, stormwater can flow from the chamber in an upwards direction through filter units into the outlet housing. The outlet housing has an outlet, which extends from the gully. At high rates of flow, the water level in the chamber will rise until water can flow into the outlet housing through bypass inlets. The bypass inlets are connected to the interior of the housing by siphons defined by arched regions of a top cover. The siphons allow rapid discharge of water until the water level returns below the level of the bypass inlets. A slow drain down feature is provided which enables the chamber and outlet assembly to be drained below the level of the primary inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Robert Yaw Gyamfi Andoh, Jeremy Fink, Michael Guy Faram, Jeremy Paul Lecornu
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Publication number: 20130219465Abstract: A method and a mobile device having a plurality of modes of operation, the method associating each connection interface on the mobile device with one of a plurality of modes; and restricting access to a profile for each connection interface on the mobile device to only a subset of applications based on the mode associated with the profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Chi Chiu TSE, Elliott Michael Guy MAZZUCA, Konrad HAMMEL
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Patent number: 8480887Abstract: A stormwater gully comprises a chamber in which an outlet assembly is installed. The outlet assembly comprises filter units connected to an outlet housing. In use, stormwater can flow from the chamber in an upwards direction through filter units into the outlet housing. The outlet housing has an outlet, which extends from the gully. At high rates of flow, the water level in the chamber will rise until water can flow into the outlet housing through bypass inlets. The bypass inlets are connected to the interior of the housing by siphons defined by arched regions of a top cover. The siphons allow rapid discharge of water until the water level returns below the level of the bypass inlets. A slow drain down feature is provided which enables the chamber and outlet assembly to be drained below the level of the primary inlet.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Hydro International plcInventors: Robert Yaw Gyamfi Andoh, Jeremy Fink, Jeremy Paul Lecornu, Michael Guy Faram
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Publication number: 20130001144Abstract: A water treatment apparatus comprises a chamber divided by a partition into a treatment section and an outlet section. The treatment section may, for example, contain a filter media including organic material which supports a shrub or tree. Runoff water enters the treatment section over an inlet chamber which forms a bridge over the outlet section. During heavy flow conditions, some of the incoming water overflows inlet bypass weirs to pass directly to the outflow section, bypassing the filter media in the treatment section.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2010Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: HYDRO INTERNATIONAL plcInventors: Keith Garry Hutchings, Michael Guy Faram
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Patent number: 8342338Abstract: A separator 2 for separating solids, such as grit, from an influent, such as water, the tray assembly 4 comprising a plurality of nested tray units 14 which are spaced apart from one another along a vertical separator axis 16. Each tray unit 14 comprises a substantially conical tray 18, an aperture 20 in the apex of the tray 18, and a means for restricting flow through the respective aperture 20, such as a baffle 22 disposed at or adjacent the aperture 20. In use, grit is separated from water circulating among the trays 18 and falls through successive apertures 20 in each of the trays to exit through the bottom of the tray assembly 4. The baffles 22 restrict upward flow through the apertures 20 in the trays 18 thereby reducing agitation of the grit.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Hydro International plcInventors: Robert Yaw Gyamfi Andoh, Jeremy Fink, Michael Guy Faram, Paul Stephen Barter
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Patent number: 8342528Abstract: A new card game and method of play is provided. The card game includes a means for making at least one proposition related to the value of a single card to be revealed from a 36-card deck of cards and a means for representing the deck of thirty-six cards. The deck of thirty-six cards includes (a) one card of a first value, (b) two cards of a second value, (c) three cards of a third value, (d) four cards of a fourth value, (e) five cards of a fifth value, (f) six cards of a sixth value, (g) five cards of a seventh value, (h) four cards of an eighth value, (i) three cards of a ninth value, (j) two cards of a tenth value, and (k) one card of an eleventh value.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Inventor: Michael Guy Porto
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Publication number: 20110226693Abstract: A separator 2 for separating solids, such as grit, from an influent, such as water, the tray assembly 4 comprising a plurality of nested tray units 14 which are spaced apart from one another along a vertical separator axis 16. Each tray unit 14 comprises a substantially conical tray 18, an aperture 20 in the apex of the tray 18, and a means for restricting flow through the respective aperture 20, such as a baffle 22 disposed at or adjacent the aperture 20. In use, grit is separated from water circulating among the trays 18 and falls through successive apertures 20 in each of the trays to exit through the bottom of the tray assembly 4. The baffles 22 restrict upward flow through the apertures 20 in the trays 18 thereby reducing agitation of the grit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: Robert Yaw Gyamfi Andoh, Jeremy Fink, Michael Guy Faram, Paul Stephen Barter
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Publication number: 20110127204Abstract: A stormwater gully comprises a chamber in which an outlet assembly is installed. The outlet assembly comprises filter units connected to an outlet housing. In use, stormwater can flow from the chamber in an upwards direction through filter units into the outlet housing. The outlet housing has an outlet, which extends from the gully. At high rates of flow, the water level in the chamber will rise until water can flow into the outlet housing through bypass inlets. The bypass inlets are connected to the interior of the housing by siphons defined by arched regions of a top cover. The siphons allow rapid discharge of water until the water level returns below the level of the bypass inlets. A slow drain down feature is provided which enables the chamber and outlet assembly to be drained below the level of the primary inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: Hydro International plcInventors: Robert Yaw Gyamfi Andoh, Jeremy Fink, Jeremy Paul Lecornu, Michael Guy Faram
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Publication number: 20100300568Abstract: A vortex flow control device is manufactured by forming a template unit having end walls of which the wall has an outlet opening, and a partial outer wall. The partial outer wall has an opening. A plate is subsequently secured to the template unit to partially close the opening, to leave an inlet. The size of the plate is selected so as to result in an inlet 30 sized to achieve required flow characteristics for the finished device. The plate is inclined to a planar portion on the opposite side of the inlet at an angle in the range 85° to 95°, so as to induce turbulence in the region of the inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2008Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Hydro International plcInventors: Michael Guy Faram, Robert Yaw Gyamfi Andoh, Jeremy Paul Lecornu, Keith Garry Hutchings, Daniel Stuart Jarman
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Patent number: 7699984Abstract: A hydrodynamic treatment device comprises a vessel (2) within which is disposed an inner partition (24). The inner partition (24) divides the interior of the vessel (2) into outer and inner regions (22, 28). Flow enters the vessel (2) through a tangentially oriented inlet (14) and establishes a complex circulating flow within the vessel (2). Settleable solids migrate to the bottom of the vessel (2) and are deposited in a sump (20) through a solids outlet opening (18). Flow enters the inner region (28) through apertures (34) in the inner partition (24), and is discharged through an outlet duct (8). The inner region (28) is closed at its lower end by a frusto-conical, downwardly diverging lower wall (30) which projects outwardly from a central cylindrical wall (26).Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2004Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Hydro International PLCInventors: Robert Yaw Gyamfi Andoh, Michael Guy Faram
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Publication number: 20090124318Abstract: A new card game and method of play is provided. The card game includes a means for making at least one proposition related to the value of a single card to be revealed from a 36-card deck of cards and a means for representing the deck of thirty-six cards. The deck of thirty-six cards includes (a) one card of a first value, (b) two cards of a second value, (c) three cards of a third value, (d) four cards of a fourth value, (e) five cards of a fifth value, (f) six cards of a sixth value, (g) five cards of a seventh value, (h) four cards of an eighth value, (i) three cards of a ninth value, (j) two cards of a tenth value, and (k) one card of an eleventh value.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventor: Michael Guy Porto
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Patent number: 7344636Abstract: A separator comprises a gully chamber 2 having inlet and outlet ducts 10, 12. Inlet and outlet housings 20, 22 are disposed within the separator and are connected by a bypass duct 24 which extends around the wall of the chamber 2. Flow enters the chamber through an inlet which is oriented to create a circulating flow. Flow exits from the chamber through an outlet opening provided in the outlet housing 22. The outlet opening is oriented in the direction of the circulating flow so that liquid has to reverse from that flow to pass through the outlet opening. The inlet and outlet housings 20, 22 are made from identical mouldings in which appropriate openings are formed. The bypass duct can be cut to length to position the inlet and outlet housings 20, 22 opposite existing inlet and outlet ducts 10, 12.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2004Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Hydro International PLCInventors: Michael Guy Faram, Mark Richard Bowditch, Paul Lecornu, Pam J. Deahl, Jeremy Fink, Mark P. Wogaman, Robert Yaw Gwamfi Andoh
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Patent number: D622779Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Inventor: Michael Guy Porto
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Patent number: D644270Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Inventor: Michael Guy Porto