Patents by Inventor Michael Skinner

Michael Skinner 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: 8620929
    Abstract: A resource context system (“context system”) computes a contextual profile for a resource based on selection data for the resource and contextual profiles of other resources that are identified as relevant to the resource. The contextual profile includes values that specify measures of relevance of the resource to each of a plurality of corresponding topics. The contextual profile is provided to a processing system, such as an advertisement management system or a search system that can identify topics for which the resource is relevant based on the contextual profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Shon, Matthew Zitzmann, Clyde D. McQueen, III, John Burge, Michael Skinner
  • Patent number: 8573979
    Abstract: A tactile display may comprise an array of pins that may be raised in height relative to one another to represent contours of objects in a graphic image or picture when touched. Various physical attributes may be given to individual pins to represent color or brightness. For example, pins may be heated or cooled to represent cool or warm colors in the original image. Pins may also be vibrated or otherwise enhanced to represent color or brightness information in the original image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Intel-GE Care Innovations LLC
    Inventor: Michael Skinner
  • Publication number: 20130259936
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein generally relates to low-dose oral doxepin pharmaceutical formulations and the use of these formulations to promote sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Luigi Schioppi, Brian Talmadge Dorsey, Michael Skinner, John Carter, Robert Mansbach, Philip Jochelson, Roberta L. Rogowski, Cara Casseday, Meredith Perry, Bryan Knox
  • Patent number: 8543453
    Abstract: A publication evaluation subsystem generates publication scores for publications. Each publication score is indicative of an expected performance for content that is presented with the publication. The publication scores are generated relative to a baseline performance measure. The baseline performance measure has a value that is indicative of an expected performance of any selected content presented with any publication in the content network. More than one publication score can be generated for each publication, with each publication score being indicative of the performance of a sub-group of content items that are presented with the publication. The sub-group of content items can include content items that each share a common characteristic. For example, a publication score can be generated for a sub-group of content items that are associated with common targeting criteria (e.g., keywords).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Guy Calvert, Aaron Shon, Matthew C. Cary, Michael English, Michael Skinner, Courtney L. Bowman
  • Patent number: 8518336
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a thermo-chemical reactor vessel having a plurality of planer baffles with an offset and opposing orientation affixed to the interior sides of the vessel. The materials which are to be processed enter the reactor from the top and move downward by gravity and the rate of movement is controlled by the internal configuration of the plurality of planar surfaces. The slope angle of said plurality of planar baffles can be controlled from outside of the vessel. Further, the angle of the interior planar baffles can be changed from horizontal to near vertical. Still further, the plurality of planar baffles can be vibrated using pulsed gas released from beneath the baffle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Mid-Atlantic Technology, Research & Innovation Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Michael Skinner, Arthur L. Lucas, III
  • Publication number: 20130005655
    Abstract: A composition comprising doxepin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or prodrug thereof, and a compound that enhances sleep onset, sleep maintenance or reduces early morning awakenings. These compositions are useful for treating multiple manifestations of insomnia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Jochelson, Robert Mansbach, Michael Skinner, Neil B. Kavey
  • Publication number: 20110318412
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein generally relates to low-dose oral doxepin pharmaceutical formulations and the use of these formulations to promote sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Luigi Schioppi, Brian T. Dorsey, Michael Skinner, John Carter, Terry Cobb, Neil B. Kavey
  • Publication number: 20110166215
    Abstract: Methods of improving the pharmacokinetics of doxepin in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: SOMAXON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Cara Baron CASSEDAY, Elizabeth LUDINGTON, Michael SKINNER, Susan DUBÉ, Roberta L. ROGOWSKI, Philip JOCHELSON, Robert MANSBACH
  • Publication number: 20110077200
    Abstract: A composition comprising doxepin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or prodrug thereof, and a compound that enhances sleep onset, sleep maintenance or reduces early morning awakenings. These compositions are useful for treating multiple manifestations of insomnia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: SOMAXON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Philip Jochelson, Robert Mansbach, Michael Skinner
  • Patent number: 7915307
    Abstract: Methods of improving the pharmacokinetics of doxepin in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Cara Baron Casseday, Elizabeth Ludington, Michael Skinner, Susan Dubé, Roberta L. Rogowski, Philip Jochelson, Robert Mansbach
  • Publication number: 20110040768
    Abstract: A resource context system (“context system”) computes a contextual profile for a resource based on selection data for the resource and contextual profiles of other resources that are identified as relevant to the resource. The contextual profile includes values that specify measures of relevance of the resource to each of a plurality of corresponding topics. The contextual profile is provided to a processing system, such as an advertisement management system or a search system that can identify topics for which the resource is relevant based on the contextual profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Aaron Shon, Matthew Zitzmann, Clyde D. McQueen, III, John Burge, Michael Skinner
  • Publication number: 20110020175
    Abstract: An apparatus for sanitizing oral appliances is provided. The apparatus includes a housing movable between open and closed positions, at least one ultraviolet light source for emitting one or more sanitization means within the sanitizing chamber, and at least one power source for powering the ultraviolet light source. In the open position the housing allows insertion of the appliance, and in the closed position the housing defines a sanitizing chamber. The apparatus may include an appliance suspension system. The apparatus may include a reflective interior surface provided on at least a portion of the sanitizing chamber. The ultraviolet light source may be adapted to generate ozone within the sanitizing chamber. The apparatus may include control circuitry connecting the ultraviolet light source to the power source for the purpose of activating and deactivating the ultraviolet light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Glen Sheldon Gerald Collard, Robert Michael Skinner
  • Publication number: 20100275449
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for cutting tape on a hockey stick blade is disclosed. The apparatus includes a body for holding the apparatus, a ski including a front edge and a bottom surface, and a cutting blade arranged generally upright relative to the bottom surface of the ski. The cutting blade may include a cutting edge disposed at an acute angle relative to the bottom surface of the ski, the cutting edge positioned proximate to the front edge of the ski.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Glen Sheldon Gerald Collard, Robert Michael Skinner
  • Publication number: 20090211322
    Abstract: Commercial fertilizer is produced using distillers grain or seed meal as a nitrogen component of the fertilizer and at least one additional component increasing a non-nitrogen nutrient value of the fertilizer, thereby reducing or eliminating reliance on natural gas to produce a synthetic nitrogen component for the fertilizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventor: Michael SKINNER
  • Publication number: 20090130639
    Abstract: A tactile display may comprise an array of pins that may be raised in height relative to one another to represent contours of objects in a graphic image or picture when touched. Various physical attributes may be given to individual pins to represent color or brightness. For example, pins may be heated or cooled to represent cool or warm colors in the original image. Pins may also be vibrated or otherwise enhanced to represent color or brightness information in the original image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: Michael Skinner
  • Publication number: 20090074862
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein generally relates to low-dose oral doxepin pharmaceutical formulations and the use of these formulations to promote sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Luigi Schioppi, Brian Talmadge Dorsey, Michael Skinner, John Carter, Robert Mansbach, Philip Jochelson, Roberta L. Rogowski, Cara Casseday, Meredith Perry, Bryan Knox
  • Publication number: 20080058407
    Abstract: Methods of improving the pharmacokinetics of doxepin in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Cara Baron, Elizabeth Ludington, Michael Skinner, Susan Dube, Roberta Rogowski, Philip Jochelson, Robert Mansbach
  • Publication number: 20070092585
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting growth of and/or killing cancer cells. The compositions include: an inhibitor of the PI3K signal transduction pathway, and additional agents, such as Triptolide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventor: MIchael Skinner
  • Publication number: 20060286585
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for detecting epigenetic, multigenerational DNA alterations caused by toxicants such as endocrine disruptor agents in a subject. The practice of the present invention can be used to diagnose and/or treat a subject having the identified DNA alterations by developing therapeutics, to prevent or delay the onset of associated diseases and/or dysfunctions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Skinner
  • Patent number: D587552
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Inventors: Glen Sheldon Gerald Collard, Robert Michael Skinner