Patents by Inventor Michael D. Sawyer

Michael D. Sawyer 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).

  • Publication number: 20240152245
    Abstract: A computer system displays a first object that includes at least a first portion of the first object and a second portion of the first object and detects a first gaze input that meets first criteria, wherein the first criteria require that the first gaze input is directed to the first portion of the first object in order for the first criteria to be met. In response, the computer system displays a first control element that corresponds to a first operation associated with the first object, wherein the first control element was not displayed prior to detecting that the first gaze input met the first criteria, and detects a first user input directed to the first control element. In response to detecting the first user input directed to the first control element, the computer system performs the first operation with respect to the first object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Lee S. Broughton, Israel Pastrana Vicente, Matan Stauber, Miquel Estany Rodriguez, James J. Owen, Jonathan R. Dascola, Stephen O. Lemay, Christian Schnorr, Zoey C. Taylor, Jay Moon, Benjamin H. Boesel, Benjamin Hylak, Richard D. Lyons, Willliam A. Sorrentino, III, Lynn I. Streja, Jonathan Ravasz, Nathan Gitter, Peter D. Anton, Michael J. Rockwell, Peter L. Hajas, Evgenii Krivoruchko, Mark A. Ebbole, James Magahern, Andrew J. Sawyer, Christopher D. McKenzie, Michael E. Buerli, Olivier D. R. Gutknecht
  • Publication number: 20240132452
    Abstract: The present invention relates to diarylhydantoin compounds, including diarylthiohydantoins, and methods for synthesizing them and using them in the treatment of hormone refractory prostate cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Charles L. Sawyers, Michael Jung, Charlie D. Chen, Samedy Ouk, Derek Welsbie, Chris Tran, John Wongvipat, Dongwon Yoo
  • Patent number: 7230825
    Abstract: A system comprising a portable computer chassis having an internal speaker; openings in the chassis from which sound from the speaker can emanate, wherein the openings allow heat generated by the system to escape is provided. In one embodiment, the internal speaker is located at least a minimum distance away from the openings. By utilizing speaker grills as ventilation openings in this manner, ventilation openings on the bottom side of notebook computers can be eliminated and user comfort can be increased when the system is placed on the lap. Additionally, system reliability is improved as ventilation is also increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Gateway Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Sawyer
  • Patent number: 7009632
    Abstract: A drive is capable of printing a label on a unit of optical media. The drive includes a first head optically communicating with the media on a first side and a second label printing head for applying a visual label associated with the unit of optical media on a second side while the media is in an operational position. The first head includes an optical read-only head or read-write head. The second label printing head includes a fixed or movable print head, thermal, ink jet, or laser print head. The second head can communicate through electrical contacts or a wireless interface with a circular film having addressable elements capable of being addressed and providing a visual display via liquid crystal elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Gateway Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Sawyer
  • Patent number: 6762929
    Abstract: A flexible display extension apparatus for supporting a flexible panel display in a viewing position. The extension apparatus includes an extension member that may be collapsed for allowing the flexible panel display to be at least partially rolled upon itself when the display is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Gateway, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Sawyer
  • Publication number: 20040052037
    Abstract: A flexible display extension apparatus for supporting a flexible panel display in a viewing position. The extension apparatus includes an extension member that may be collapsed for allowing the flexible panel display to be at least partially rolled upon itself when the display is not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Applicant: Gateway, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Sawyer
  • Patent number: 6433777
    Abstract: Apparatus are disclosed for extending cursor control sticks commonly utilized by portable computers to provide a joystick. The apparatus allow adjustment of joystick height, and provide for storage and use of the cursor control stick cap while attached to the mounting post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Gateway, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Sawyer
  • Patent number: 6418010
    Abstract: A convertible hanging support or mount for a flat panel display monitor is disclosed. The mount is capable of allowing the monitor to be hung from an object such as a cubical wall, a door, a tower or mini-tower computer case, an automobile or aircraft seat back, or the like while retaining the ability to support the monitor on a generally horizontal surface such as a table or desk top surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Gateway, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Sawyer
  • Patent number: 6109312
    Abstract: An insert is bolted to the inlet of a wood chip digester to provide air exhaust during chip loading, and over pressure relief during chip processing. The insert has an upper flange which connects to an overhead chip valve, and a lower flange which mates with the top of the digester inlet. The insert has an outer cylindrical section extending between the upper flange and the lower flange and a lower conical section which extends downwardly into the digester. An inner cylindrical sleeve is positioned coaxially with, and joined to, the outer wall by a conical ring at the top, and is joined to the conical section at the bottom. The outer wall, the conical section, and the inner cylindrical sleeve form a sealed volume, which maybe partitioned into two parts. The first part has a sector between the outer wall and the inner cylindrical sleeve which is connected to a pressure relief fitting, a portion of the sector being porous for allowing pressure relief through the fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Inventors: Michael D. Sawyer, Thomas O. Morrow
  • Patent number: 5190182
    Abstract: A slide gate closure is provided for bottom discharge bins which are used for storing and transporting large quantities of dry chemicals. The slide gate includes screw means attached to the gate whereby the contents of the container may be fully or partially removed through a discharge opening by rotation of the screw means. Wedges are provided on and about the gate to form a six point contact between the slide gate and a sealing gasket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1993
    Assignee: Hoechst Celanese Corporation
    Inventors: Jimmy W. Copas, Roderick G. MacLennan, III, Thomas L. Overcash, Michael D. Sawyer, Thomas D. Willingham