Patents by Inventor Michael McHale

Michael McHale 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: 11617959
    Abstract: Some implementations relate detection of malicious games. In some implementations, a computer-implemented method includes obtaining a list of games that includes a plurality of games, analyzing the plurality of games to identify at least one likely malicious game, and creating a ticket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Roblox Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur Remy Malan, Diana Lee, Michael McHale
  • Patent number: 11148051
    Abstract: A system has a media server enabled to serve interactive digital experiences, and to accept input for control of objects, a plurality of computerized appliances enabled to receive and display digital experiences, and having input mechanisms enabled to provide control input for objects, and an intermediary server executing software, and having access to a data repository. Data interaction between individual ones of the of the computerized appliances and the media server is accomplished through the intermediary server, and upon establishment of data interaction, the technical nature of the display and input apparatus of the particular computerized appliance is determined, data received at the intermediary server from the computerized appliance is modified to the specific format accepted by the media server, and data output from the media server is modified at the intermediary server for optimum display at the particular computerized appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Roblox Corporation
    Inventors: David Baszucki, Claus Christopher Moberg, Michael McHale
  • Publication number: 20210283507
    Abstract: Some implementations relate detection of malicious games. In some implementations, a computer-implemented method includes obtaining a list of games that includes a plurality of games, analyzing the plurality of games to identify at least one likely malicious game, and creating a ticket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: Roblox Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur Remy MALAN, Diana LEE, Michael MCHALE
  • Publication number: 20210269370
    Abstract: A cost-effective and practical antimicrobial glaze system and glazing process is disclosed herein. The antimicrobial glaze/enamel may comprise at least two layers: a base layer and a top layer. The base layer may contain a typical or normal glaze widely used in sanitary ware, having a low level of zinc oxide. The base layer glaze may be directly sprayed on the clay body surface. A thin top glaze layer is sprayed on top of the base glaze layer and the top layer may contain a high level of zinc oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: Ideal Standard International NV
    Inventors: Zheng Chen, James Michael McHale
  • Publication number: 20210261287
    Abstract: A container with a magnetic self-aligning sleeve includes a container that defines an interior receiving cavity with an opening at one end adapted to receive liquid or solid, and a base at an opposing end. The container additionally includes a sleeve defining a container receiving interior cavity with an opening at one end receiving the container, and a base at an opposing end. Of note, the container receiving cavity has an inside diameter that exceeds an outside diameter of the container. Finally, the container includes a first pair of magnetic arrays. A first one of the first pair of magnetic arrays has a primary polarity and is included with the base of the container. A second one of the first pair of magnetic arrays has a secondary polarity opposite the primary polarity and is included with the base of the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Stephan WEMBACHER, Atman BUCH, Sean MILLER, Michael MCHALE, Sophie LEFBVRE
  • Patent number: 11066338
    Abstract: A cost-effective and practical antimicrobial glaze system and glazing process is disclosed herein. The antimicrobial glaze/enamel may comprise at least two layers: a base layer and a top layer. The base layer may contain a typical or normal glaze widely used in sanitary ware, having a low level of zinc oxide. The base layer glaze may be directly sprayed on the clay body surface. A thin top glaze layer is sprayed on top of the base glaze layer and the top layer may contain a high level of zinc oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: AS America, Inc.
    Inventors: Zheng Chen, James Michael McHale
  • Patent number: 11058953
    Abstract: Some implementations relate detection of malicious games. In some implementations, a computer-implemented method includes obtaining a list of games that includes a plurality of games, analyzing the plurality of games to identify at least one likely malicious game, and creating a ticket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Roblox Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur Remy Malan, Diana Lee, Michael McHale
  • Publication number: 20210023454
    Abstract: Some implementations relate detection of malicious games. In some implementations, a computer-implemented method includes obtaining a list of games that includes a plurality of games, analyzing the plurality of games to identify at least one likely malicious game, and creating a ticket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: Roblox Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur Remy Malan, Diana Lee, Michael McHale
  • Publication number: 20200095173
    Abstract: A cost-effective and practical antimicrobial glaze system and glazing process is disclosed herein. The antimicrobial glaze/enamel may comprise at least two layers: a base layer and a top layer. The base layer may contain a typical or normal glaze widely used in sanitary ware, having a low level of zinc oxide. The base layer glaze may be directly sprayed on the clay body surface. A thin top glaze layer is sprayed on top of the base glaze layer and the top layer may contain a high level of zinc oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Zheng Chen, James Michael McHale
  • Patent number: 10449453
    Abstract: A virtual reality (VR) gaming platform has a head-mounted display (HMD), software executing on a processor, controlling display of a virtual environment in the HMD and providing functions for network connectivity via a digital port, a three-axis input device providing input to the processor, and dedicated control scripts executable on the processor to provide specific functions in moving an avatar and establishing camera position. The control scripts operate during game play to move the avatar from a first position to a second position in response to specific directional input from the player via the three-axis input device, the camera remains stationary while the avatar moves, and when the avatar stops moving, the camera position teleports to at or near the new avatar position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Robolox Corporation
    Inventors: Michael McHale, Claus Christopher Moberg, Kyle Emmerich
  • Patent number: 10427986
    Abstract: A cost-effective and practical antimicrobial glaze system and glazing process is disclosed herein. The antimicrobial glaze/enamel may comprise at least two layers: a base layer and a top layer. The base layer may contain a typical or normal glaze widely used in sanitary ware, having a low level of zinc oxide. The base layer glaze may be directly sprayed on the clay body surface. A thin top glaze layer is sprayed on top of the base glaze layer and the top layer may contain a high level of zinc oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Ideal Standard International BVBA
    Inventors: Zheng Chen, James Michael McHale
  • Patent number: 10183896
    Abstract: A cost-effective and practical antimicrobial glaze system and glazing process is disclosed herein. The antimicrobial glaze/enamel may comprise at least two layers: a base layer and a top layer. The base layer may contain a typical or normal glaze widely used in sanitary ware, having a low level of zinc oxide. The base layer glaze may be directly sprayed on the clay body surface. A thin top glaze layer is sprayed on top of the base glaze layer and the top layer may contain a high level of zinc oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Ideal Standard International BVBA
    Inventors: Zheng Chen, James Michael McHale
  • Publication number: 20180318705
    Abstract: A game platform is based on a mobile device having a touch screen and software enabling connection to a network-connected game server; and a control script executing on a processor of the mobile device. In game play, the control script configures the touch screen into a first region accepting touch input controlling avatar movement, and a second region accepting touch input controlling camera position and direction, and, in play of a game, game progression is displayed on part or all of the touch screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Roblox Corporation
    Inventors: Claus Christopher Moberg, Michael McHale, Justin Helms
  • Publication number: 20180256976
    Abstract: A virtual reality (VR) gaming platform has a head-mounted display (HMD), software executing on a processor, controlling display of a virtual environment in the HMD and providing functions for network connectivity via a digital port, a three-axis input device providing input to the processor, and dedicated control scripts executable on the processor to provide specific functions in moving an avatar and establishing camera position. The control scripts operate during game play to move the avatar from a first position to a second position in response to specific directional input from the player via the three-axis input device, the camera remains stationary while the avatar moves, and when the avatar stops moving, the camera position teleports to at or near the new avatar position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Roblox Corporation
    Inventors: Michael McHale, Claus Christopher Moberg, Kyle Emmerich
  • Publication number: 20180243650
    Abstract: A system has a media server enabled to serve interactive digital experiences, and to accept input for control of objects, the data served and accepted limited to a specific format, a plurality of computerized appliances enabled to receive display digital experiences, and having input mechanisms enabled to provide control input for objects, and an intermediary server executing software, and having access to a data repository. Data interaction between individual ones of the of the computerized appliances and the media server is accomplished through the intermediary server, and upon establishment of data interaction, the technical nature of the display and input apparatus of the particular computerized appliance is determined, data received at the intermediary server from the computerized appliance is modified to the specific format accepted by the media server, and data output from the media server is modified at the intermediary server for optimum display at the particular computerized appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Applicant: Roblox Corporation
    Inventors: David Baszucki, Claus Christopher Moberg, Michael McHale
  • Patent number: 9808720
    Abstract: Systems and methods for hosting a game are disclosed in which a user is granted a first base comprising a three-dimensional section with a base target. Game credit is earned through successful completion of campaigns in which the user, posed as an avatar, fights against a plurality of defendants of a second base in a three dimensional action format in which the avatar and the plurality of defendants use weapons against each other. The user is provided with a description of base upgrades, including three-dimensional pre-fabricated sections that can be dynamically added to the first base, and associated costs for the upgrades. Upon selection a base upgrade, the associated cost of the selected upgrade is deducted from the game credit accrued by the user. The first base is augmented with the selected base upgrade thereby augmenting a defense of the first base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Glu Mobile, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse Taylor, Jason Estebez, Constantine Hantzopoulos, Michael McHale
  • Publication number: 20150265927
    Abstract: Systems and methods for hosting a game are disclosed in which a user is granted a first base comprising a three-dimensional section with a base target. Game credit is earned through successful completion of campaigns in which the user, posed as an avatar, fights against a plurality of defendants of a second base in a three dimensional action format in which the avatar and the plurality of defendants use weapons against each other. The user is provided with a description of base upgrades, including three-dimensional pre-fabricated sections that can be dynamically added to the first base, and associated costs for the upgrades. Upon selection a base upgrade, the associated cost of the selected upgrade is deducted from the game credit accrued by the user. The first base is augmented with the selected base upgrade thereby augmenting a defense of the first base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Jesse Taylor, Jason Estebez, Constantine Hantzopoulos, Michael McHale
  • Publication number: 20120237686
    Abstract: A cost-effective and practical antimicrobial glaze system and glazing process is disclosed herein. The antimicrobial glaze/enamel may comprise at least two layers: a base layer and a top layer. The base layer may contain a typical or normal glaze widely used in sanitary ware, having a low level of zinc oxide. The base layer glaze may be directly sprayed on the clay body surface. A thin top glaze layer is sprayed on top of the base glaze layer and the top layer may contain a high level of zinc oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Ideal Standard International BVBA
    Inventors: Zheng Chen, James Michael McHale
  • Patent number: 8067323
    Abstract: A sintered cubic boron nitride (cBN) compact for use in a tool is obtained by sintering a mixture of (i) cubic boron nitride, (ii) aluminum oxide, (iii) one or more refractory metal compounds, and (iv) aluminum and/or one or more non-oxide aluminum compounds. The sintered bodies may have sufficient strength and toughness to be used as a tool material in solid, i.e. not carbide supported, form, and may be useful in heavy machining of cast irons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Diamond Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: James Michael McHale, Jr., Rejeev Tirumala Pakalapati
  • Publication number: 20110209414
    Abstract: A sintered cubic boron nitride (cBN) compact for use in a tool is obtained by sintering a mixture of (i) cubic boron nitride, (ii) aluminum oxide, (iii) one or more refractory metal compounds, and (iv) aluminum and/or one or more non-oxide aluminum compounds. The sintered bodies may have sufficient strength and toughness to be used as a tool material in solid, i.e. not carbide supported, form, and may be useful in heavy machining of cast irons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: DIAMOND INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Rajeev Tirumala Pakalapati, James Michael McHale, JR.