Patents by Inventor Michael Robert Thomas

Michael Robert Thomas 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: 10754496
    Abstract: Examples are disclosed herein that relate to receiving virtual reality input. An example provides a head-mounted display device comprising a sensor system, a display, a logic machine, and a storage machine holding instructions executable by the logic machine. The instructions are executable to execute a 3D virtual reality experience on the head-mounted display device, track, via the sensor system, a touch-sensitive input device, render, on the display, in a 3D location in the 3D virtual reality experience based on the tracking of the touch-sensitive input device, a user interface, receive, via a touch sensor of the touch-sensitive input device, a user input, and, in response to receiving the user input, control the 3D virtual reality experience to thereby vary visual content being rendered on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Liam Kiemele, Michael Robert Thomas, Alexandre Da Veiga, Christian Michael Sadak, Bryant Daniel Hawthorne, Aaron D. Krauss, Aaron Mackay Burns
  • Publication number: 20190065026
    Abstract: Examples are disclosed herein that relate to receiving virtual reality input. An example provides a head-mounted display device comprising a sensor system, a display, a logic machine, and a storage machine holding instructions executable by the logic machine. The instructions are executable to execute a 3D virtual reality experience on the head-mounted display device, track, via the sensor system, a touch-sensitive input device, render, on the display, in a 3D location in the 3D virtual reality experience based on the tracking of the touch-sensitive input device, a user interface, receive, via a touch sensor of the touch-sensitive input device, a user input, and, in response to receiving the user input, control the 3D virtual reality experience to thereby vary visual content being rendered on the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Liam KIEMELE, Michael Robert THOMAS, Alexandre DA VEIGA, Christian Michael SADAK, Bryant Daniel HAWTHORNE, Aaron D. KRAUSS, Aaron Mackay BURNS
  • Publication number: 20180315250
    Abstract: Motion and/or rotation of an input mechanism can be tracked and/or analyzed to determine limits on a user's range of motion and/or a user's range of rotation in three-dimensional space. The user's range of motion and/or the user's range of rotation in three-dimensional space may be limited by a personal restriction for the user (e.g., a broken arm). The user's range of motion and/or the user's range of rotation in three-dimensional space may additionally or alternatively be limited by an environmental restriction (e.g., a physical object in a room). Accordingly, the techniques described herein can take steps to accommodate the personal restriction and/or the environmental restriction thereby optimizing user interactions involving the input mechanism and a virtual object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Adam Gabriel POULOS, Cameron Graeme BROWN, Andrew Austin JACKSON, Cheyne Rory Quinn MATHEY-OWENS, Michael Robert THOMAS, Arthur TOMLIN
  • Patent number: 10037626
    Abstract: Motion and/or rotation of an input mechanism can be tracked and/or analyzed to determine limits on a user's range of motion and/or a user's range of rotation in three-dimensional space. The user's range of motion and/or the user's range of rotation in three-dimensional space may be limited by a personal restriction for the user (e.g., a broken arm). The user's range of motion and/or the user's range of rotation in three-dimensional space may additionally or alternatively be limited by an environmental restriction (e.g., a physical object in a room). Accordingly, the techniques described herein can take steps to accommodate the personal restriction and/or the environmental restriction thereby optimizing user interactions involving the input mechanism and a virtual object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Gabriel Poulos, Cameron Graeme Brown, Andrew Austin Jackson, Cheyne Rory Quin Mathey-Owens, Michael Robert Thomas, Arthur Tomlin
  • Publication number: 20180005443
    Abstract: Motion and/or rotation of an input mechanism can be tracked and/or analyzed to determine limits on a user's range of motion and/or a user's range of rotation in three-dimensional space. The user's range of motion and/or the user's range of rotation in three-dimensional space may be limited by a personal restriction for the user (e.g., a broken arm). The user's range of motion and/or the user's range of rotation in three-dimensional space may additionally or alternatively be limited by an environmental restriction (e.g., a physical object in a room). Accordingly, the techniques described herein can take steps to accommodate the personal restriction and/or the environmental restriction thereby optimizing user interactions involving the input mechanism and a virtual object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Adam Gabriel Poulos, Cameron Graeme Brown, Andrew Austin Jackson, Cheyne Rory Quin Mathey-Owens, Michael Robert Thomas, Arthur Tomlin
  • Publication number: 20110077572
    Abstract: Chlorine and Hydrogen Peroxide Medical Therapies including Ear Dropper Multiple Vile Medicine Mixing Cool Mist Vaporizer with detachable Inhalation Hose and Facemask Double Density Air Filter, 3-Speed Motor with On/Off Switch, Home and Hospital Models with Atomizer and an Orifice for attachment to and Oxygen Tank, Pre-Wrapped Bandages, Gauze Stick-On Strips or Squares or Strip-less Gauze Pads with Liquid or Gel, Chlorine or Hydrogen Peroxide also, Lotions for Skin Infections and Cancers, Chemical Injections and Patient Baths, and Wellness Therapies
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Robert Thomas
  • Publication number: 20110061336
    Abstract: Franchised Building Construction System including Factory Concrete Yard or Site Built Semi Trucked Poured or Pressed Gang Molded Components made of Insulated Pumice and/or Styrofoam and/or Fiberglass Concrete or OSB Compositions, Trusses, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Panels, 4 to 10 ft. Wide by 2 to 80 ft. Long, also New Component Connecting Fasteners, also Concrete and Asphalt Roofing Materials, Rolls and Sections, Poured or Pressed Composite Mobile Homes, Single and Double Wide, also Dimensional Building Materials including Flooring, Siding, and Framing, also Poured or Pressed Sheds, Doors, Windows, Furniture and Cabinets, also related Equipment including a Wire Pulling Rack System, Gantry Crane Mounted on a Truck, Rail Car, or Semi Trailer, with Telescoping Mast and Boom, Elevating Boom, Hydraulic Stabilizers, Pumice Concrete Composite Mixtures and Usages, also a Crane for Rolled Roofing Material Delivery and one for Tree Service and Selective Cut Cellulosic Building Materials Harvesting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Robert Thomas
  • Publication number: 20110033583
    Abstract: Fuel and transportation cost saving standardized cubicle and improved consumer meat and cheeses mechanically mass produced convenience food products and food packaging and improved unique ingredient mixtures and processes for improved mature established market startup fair competition and financial products viability. Also new types of package seals, also tear apart and fold over packaging, also new meat, cheese, and baked product, sizes and configurations, also new hotdog and sausage buns in various configurations, also condiment and garnish stuffed and mixed versions, also the same for new filled meat donuts sandwiches, Stromboli's, and exterior meat sandwiches, also bacon shorter length and weight, also bacon singeing process, and products used in retail, grocery, restaurants, and vending sales.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Robert Thomas
  • Publication number: 20100314596
    Abstract: Light, Medium, and Heavy Weight, Concrete Fencing Systems with precast attached footers or rebar only footers, fencing connections are safety pinned. New lightweight versions of concrete fencing with reinforced connections for hung installation and/or center panel section footer rest in configurations including imitations of existing pre-manufactured 6?×8? wooden fencing panels, also improved heavyweight concrete fencing including lightweight material saving hollow core construction and a rebar pin fence component safety connection method. Concrete less footer setting are accomplished by cast concrete auger blade post bottoms. Concrete billet connection system allows lifting capabilities for fencing post and panel sections. New capabilities for usage of the fencing as an electrical raceway with precise access holes and boxes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Robert Thomas
  • Publication number: 20100281788
    Abstract: Franchisable sales, rentals, depositing, and transportation business system contains GPS indoor/outdoor paletted and un-paletted storage containers in various sizes constructed of plastics, sheet metals, welded wires, or punched galvanized or stainless steel, for refrigerator freezer and retail/wholesale shelving and sub-containers. Shelving, containers, and sub-containers, permanent fixed, and fold-down and paletted containers with bar code security tagging and plaques for staging warehouse return by rolling door or regular semi trailer, rail car, or ocean. Also, deep stocking paletted shelving units and sub-units for expanded restocking. Both new standardized cubicle sizes and designed to fit existing shelving sizes and dimensions. Also, PVC and steel quick erect decorator embossed five and six piece forkliftable quick construct residential/commercial sheds and additions. Also, automobile skids forkliftable for self storage skids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Robert Thomas
  • Publication number: 20100279649
    Abstract: This Invention contains a System of Components for Improvement in Citizens, Law Enforcement Personnel Protection, and Property, Security and Overall Crime Reduction through Criminal Apprehension Success Rates. A Remote Sheriff Controlled Video Remote Controlled Law Enforcement Response and Video Evidence Documenting Improvements including Deputy Audio/Video Camera Forehead Mounted and Selective Force Weapons Mounted on Miniature Drone Aircraft and Helicopters for Low Speed Surveillance or High Speed Chase, also used for Business or Police Station Roof Top Mounted Decoy and Live Drone Hangers or Telescoping Equipment for Squad Car and Private Security.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Robert Thomas
  • Publication number: 20100274741
    Abstract: This invention pertains to all steel, aluminum, and alloys, in all available in stock forms and built up assembles from 10? to 400? or more in length, that can be weight reduced pattern processed without reducing structural integrity by numerically controlled (NC) multiple hole circular flame cutting punch, or NC plasma hole cutting machine, or NC horizontal and vertical pattern hole punching machine with hot liquid metal or water cooling. The hot scrap metal furnace return conveyer saves energy. The pattern holes formed will allow for precision cutting and cross piece intersection fastener placements. The I-beam building construction system features accurate pattern no holes cutting necessary bolt and bracket fastening methods. The NC machine accepts circular flame torch cutting and pivoting six or eight sided turret head providing five sided machining access for medium and large work pieces from 10? to 400?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Robert Thomas
  • Publication number: 20100191615
    Abstract: The new system of components involves improved efficiency of business operations for railroad, semi-tractor trailer, and shipping and storage containers. The new divided compartment multiple subunit rolling or knob door climate controlled shipping and storage cars, break down containers, and light weight aluminum containers and cars interconnect manufacturer's facilities with staging warehouses with storage, and transportation yards and retail/wholesale manufacturers and service related businesses. Stacked interchangeable components allow quick erection for immediate demand unit usage and quick conversion from railroad to highway mode without unloading of standardized cubicle containers and cars to improve operating efficiency. The new usages and locations of hook holes for lifting components allows car and frame usage in locations with crane or forklift availability. The new storage units allow for small or larger load transportation at lower cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Robert Thomas
  • Publication number: 20100070986
    Abstract: The invention consists of a combination of products including a optical data-media discs encased in a plastic cartridge or unincased in larger diameter from 5.25? to 9? discs with standard size and oversize versions with a sliding plastic or aluminum spring loaded doors to exclude dust, dirt, physical damage, and white color to reduce heat absorption, etc. Cartridge protective doors including spring operated side sliding and end sliding opening dust covers and fixed clear lens view window. The oversized discs provide security through non-interchangeability with standard sized discs. Also, the use of various shapes and sizes of holes through the case allow security through exclusion as does the cartridge itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Robert Thomas
  • Patent number: 4100542
    Abstract: A measuring system for measuring at a plurality of sampling points, a signal representative of the instantaneous value of a physical parameter, wherein a signal representative of the instantaneous value of the physical parameter being measured is utilized as a reference signal against which the next following signal is compared and so on. The system includes means for passing to an output, signals similar to, or within a predetermined limit of, the immediately preceding signals. A particular application of this measuring system is in the measurement of the temperature of living bodies wherein the changes in temperature are transmitted via a pulse width modulation telemetry system to a receiver incorporating the measuring system. By means of continually up-dating the reference signal it is possible to reject any signal which due to some reason such as radio interference is unacceptable because it varies too much from the previous reading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1978
    Assignee: May & Baker Limited
    Inventors: John Henry Gallant, Michael Robert Thomas Johnson
  • Patent number: 3953803
    Abstract: A measuring system in which a signal representative of the instantaneous value of a physical parameter being measured is utilized as a reference signal against which the next following signal is compared and so on. The system includes means for passing to an output, signals similar to, or within a predetermined limit of, the immediately preceding signals. A particular application of this measuring system is in the measurement of the temperature of living bodies wherein the changes in temperature are transmitted via a pulse width modulation telemetry system to a receiver incorporating the measuring system. By means of continually up-dating the reference signal it is possible to reject any signal which due to some reason such as radio interference is unacceptable because it varies too much from the previous reading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1973
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1976
    Assignee: May & Baker Limited
    Inventors: John Henry Gallant, Michael Robert Thomas Johnson
  • Patent number: D437342
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Alicia Hungerford Kramer, Deborah Ann Hanley, Michael Robert Thomas, Geraldine Wade
  • Patent number: D434421
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Deborah Ann Hanley, Michael Robert Thomas
  • Patent number: D434422
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Robert Thomas, Geraldine Wade
  • Patent number: D435258
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Alicia Hungerford Kramer, Michael Robert Thomas, Geraldine Wade