Patents by Inventor Michael Kubba

Michael Kubba 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: 10416479
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a head mountable apparatus including two rims, where an inner top portion of each rim comprises a rim cavity, where each rim cavity comprises a first section and a second section, where a depth of the first section extends from an edge of the respective rim cavity to a first depth, where a depth of the second section extends from the first depth to a bottom of the respective rim cavity, where the first section is operable to secure a lens, and where the second section is part of a wire channel that is operable to secure one or more wires; and a nose bridge connecting the two rims, where a back of the nose bridge comprises a bridge cavity that connects between the second section of each rim cavity, and where the bridge cavity is part of the wire channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Peter Cazalet, Livius Chebeleu, Michael Kubba
  • Patent number: 10321217
    Abstract: Arrangements for bone conduction transducers (BCTs) that couple to wearable devices are described herein. An example BCT couples to a wearable device via a moveable member, and is arranged on the wearable such that the BCT member moves so as to provide an indication as to whether or not the wearable device is being worn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Michael Kubba, Jeremy Evan Blum, Livius Chebeleu, Chi Kin Benjamin Leung, Jordan Kestler
  • Patent number: 10168555
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a head mountable apparatus including two rims, where an inner top portion of each rim comprises a rim cavity, where each rim cavity comprises a first section and a second section, where a depth of the first section extends from an edge of the respective rim cavity to a first depth, where a depth of the second section extends from the first depth to a bottom of the respective rim cavity, where the first section is operable to secure a lens, and where the second section is part of a wire channel that is operable to secure one or more wires; and a nose bridge connecting the two rims, where a back of the nose bridge comprises a bridge cavity that connects between the second section of each rim cavity, and where the bridge cavity is part of the wire channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Peter Cazalet, Livius Chebeleu, Michael Kubba
  • Publication number: 20180095299
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a head mountable apparatus including two rims, where an inner top portion of each rim comprises a rim cavity, where each rim cavity comprises a first section and a second section, where a depth of the first section extends from an edge of the respective rim cavity to a first depth, where a depth of the second section extends from the first depth to a bottom of the respective rim cavity, where the first section is operable to secure a lens, and where the second section is part of a wire channel that is operable to secure one or more wires; and a nose bridge connecting the two rims, where a back of the nose bridge comprises a bridge cavity that connects between the second section of each rim cavity, and where the bridge cavity is part of the wire channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Peter Cazalet, Livius Chebeleu, Michael Kubba
  • Publication number: 20180063627
    Abstract: Arrangements for bone conduction transducers (BCTs) that couple to wearable devices are described herein. An example BCT couples to a wearable device via a moveable member, and is arranged on the wearable such that the BCT member moves so as to provide an indication as to whether or not the wearable device is being worn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Kubba, Jeremy Evan Blum, Livius Chebeleu, Chi Kin Benjamin Leung, Jordan Kestler
  • Patent number: 9829725
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a head mountable apparatus including two rims, where an inner top portion of each rim comprises a rim cavity, where each rim cavity comprises a first section and a second section, where a depth of the first section extends from an edge of the respective rim cavity to a first depth, where a depth of the second section extends from the first depth to a bottom of the respective rim cavity, where the first section is operable to secure a lens, and where the second section is part of a wire channel that is operable to secure one or more wires; and a nose bridge connecting the two rims, where a back of the nose bridge comprises a bridge cavity that connects between the second section of each rim cavity, and where the bridge cavity is part of the wire channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Peter Cazalet, Livius Chebeleu, Michael Kubba
  • Patent number: 9807490
    Abstract: Arrangements for bone conduction transducers (BCTs) that couple to wearable devices are described herein. An example BCT couples to a wearable device via a moveable member, and is arranged on the wearable such that the BCT member moves so as to provide an indication as to whether or not the wearable device is being worn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Kubba, Jeremy Evan Blum, Livius Chebeleu, Chi Kin Benjamin Leung, Jordan Kestler
  • Patent number: 9757056
    Abstract: Example eye-mountable devices and methods for fabricating eye-mountable devices are described. A method may involve forming a first polymer layer, which defines an anterior side of the eye-mountable device and is configured to allow an analyte to diffuse therethrough. Further, the method may involve positioning a sensor apparatus on the first polymer layer, wherein the sensor apparatus comprises at least one sensor configured to detect the analyte, and wherein the at least one sensor is oriented relative to the first polymer layer to receive the analyte via diffusion through the first polymer layer. The sensor apparatus may have a height dimension of at least 50 micrometers. Still further, the method may involve forming a second polymer layer over the first polymer layer and the sensor apparatus, such that the sensor apparatus is fully enclosed by the first polymer layer and the second polymer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Verily Life Sciences LLC
    Inventors: Michael Kubba, Jeffrey George Linhardt
  • Patent number: 9696564
    Abstract: Contact lenses having embedded polymer layers, and methods for forming the same are provided. In some aspects, the contact lens can include: a substrate; a metal portion coupled to the substrate; and a polymer layer attached to the substrate and the metal portion, wherein the polymer layer has one or more indentations. The metal portion can be associated with or a part of a power supply, antenna and/or circuit in various aspects. In some aspects, the substrate can encapsulate the metal portion and the polymer layer. In some aspects, a method can include: forming a metal ring; fabricating one or more components on the metal ring; forming a polymer layer ring having indentations; providing the metal ring and the polymer layer ring in a contact lens mold; and encapsulating the contact lens mold with conventional hydrogel, silicone hydrogel, silicone elastomer, polyacrylamide, siloxane-based hydrogel or fluorosiloxane-based hydrogel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Verily Life Sciences LLC
    Inventors: James Etzkorn, Babak Amirparviz, Michael Kubba
  • Patent number: 9529198
    Abstract: Opto-mechanical systems, methods of assembly, and devices utilizing opto-mechanical systems are disclosed. One example opto-mechanical system includes an optics housing; an optics display; and a display module. The optics display can extend away from a first open end of the optics housing to display images to a user. A display module is positioned adjacent a second open end of the optics housing. The display module may be constructed and arranged to project images onto the optics display. The display module further comprises a display module housing, as well as module displays that are positioned within the display module housing. The optics housing may be constructed and arranged to join the display module to the optics housing. The display module can be positioned within the optics housing and is spaced a predetermined distance away from the first surface of the optics display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: John Stuart Fitch, Michael Kubba, Peter Michael Cazalet
  • Publication number: 20160062119
    Abstract: Opto-mechanical systems, methods of assembly, and devices utilizing opto-mechanical systems are disclosed. One example opto-mechanical system includes an optics housing; an optics display; and a display module. The optics display can extend away from a first open end of the optics housing to display images to a user. A display module is positioned adjacent a second open end of the optics housing. The display module may be constructed and arranged to project images onto the optics display. The display module further comprises a display module housing, as well as module displays that are positioned within the display module housing. The optics housing may be constructed and arranged to join the display module to the optics housing. The display module can be positioned within the optics housing and is spaced a predetermined distance away from the first surface of the optics display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: John Stuart Fitch, Michael Kubba, Peter Michael Cazalet
  • Patent number: 9210494
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to bone conduction. One disclosed apparatus includes a support structure and a bone-conduction transducer (BCT). The support structure includes a front section and a side section. The side section includes a recessed structure and at least one member that extends from the recessed structure. The BCT includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is in contact with the at least one member such that at least one gap is defined between the BCT and the recessed structure. When the support structure is worn, the second portion is in contact with a wearer so as to transmit a target vibration of the second portion to a bone structure of the wearer. The at least one member is configured to transmit a vibration of the first portion of the BCT to the recessed structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Kubba
  • Patent number: 8798292
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to bone conduction. One disclosed apparatus includes a support structure and a bone-conduction transducer (BCT). The support structure includes a front section and a side section. The side section includes a recessed structure and at least one member that extends from the recessed structure. The BCT includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is in contact with the at least one member such that at least one gap is defined between the BCT and the recessed structure. When the support structure is worn, the second portion is in contact with a wearer so as to transmit a target vibration of the second portion to a bone structure of the wearer. The at least one member is configured to transmit a vibration of the first portion of the BCT to the recessed structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Kubba
  • Publication number: 20130329918
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to bone conduction. One disclosed apparatus includes a support structure and a bone-conduction transducer (BCT). The support structure includes a front section and a side section. The side section includes a recessed structure and at least one member that extends from the recessed structure. The BCT includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is in contact with the at least one member such that at least one gap is defined between the BCT and the recessed structure. When the support structure is worn, the second portion is in contact with a wearer so as to transmit a target vibration of the second portion to a bone structure of the wearer. The at least one member is configured to transmit a vibration of the first portion of the BCT to the recessed structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventor: Michael Kubba
  • Publication number: 20130248691
    Abstract: Disclosed methods and systems relate to sensing ambient light. Some disclosed implementations operate in connection with a wearable computing device, such as a head-mountable display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Russell Norman Mirov, Michael Kubba