Patents by Inventor Neil John Graham

Neil John Graham 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).

  • Composition manager camera
    Patent number: 9183657
    Abstract: A system and method may be provided to access images through a camera service, where the images are generated by a non-sensor image source, such as a composition manager. The system may include the camera service and the non-sensor image source. The non-sensor image source may generate a processed image from a source other than a sensor. The camera service may provide the processed image generated by the non-sensor image source to an image consuming application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: 2236008 Ontario Inc.
    Inventors: Etienne Belanger, Adrian Nita, Adrian Boak, Michael Alexander Van Reenen, Neil John Graham
  • COMPOSITION MANAGER CAMERA
    Publication number: 20150022621
    Abstract: A system and method may be provided to access images through a camera service, where the images are generated by a non-sensor image source, such as a composition manager. The system may include the camera service and the non-sensor image source. The non-sensor image source may generate a processed image from a source other than a sensor. The camera service may provide the processed image generated by the non-sensor image source to an image consuming application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Etienne Belanger, Adrian Nita, Adrian Boak, Michael Alexander Van Reenen, Neil John Graham
  • Concurrent graphic content on multiple displays
    Patent number: 8907963
    Abstract: Concurrent display of graphic content on multiple displays is described. A frame of graphic content to be displayed on multiple displays can be written to a single memory location. Previously written graphic content can be read to multiple displays having misaligned synchronization signals and new graphic content can be written to a different memory location concurrently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: 2236008 Ontario Inc.
    Inventor: Neil John Graham
  • Composition manager camera
    Patent number: 8878862
    Abstract: A system and method may be provided to access images through a camera service, where the images are generated by a non-sensor image source, such as a composition manager. The system may include the camera service and the non-sensor image source. The non-sensor image source may generate a processed image from a source other than a sensor. The camera service may provide the processed image generated by the non-sensor image source to an image consuming application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: 2236008 Ontario Inc.
    Inventors: Etienne Belanger, Adrian Nita, Adrian Boak, Michael Alexander Van Reenan, Neil John Graham
  • COMPOSITION MANAGER CAMERA
    Publication number: 20140055475
    Abstract: A system and method may be provided to access images through a camera service, where the images are generated by a non-sensor image source, such as a composition manager. The system may include the camera service and the non-sensor image source. The non-sensor image source may generate a processed image from a source other than a sensor. The camera service may provide the processed image generated by the non-sensor image source to an image consuming application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: QNX SOFTWARE SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventors: Etienne Belanger, Adrian Nita, Adrian Boak, Michael Alexander Van Reenen, Neil John Graham
  • Concurrent Graphic Content On Multiple Displays
    Publication number: 20130120222
    Abstract: Concurrent display of graphic content on multiple displays is described. A frame of graphic content to be displayed on multiple displays can be written to a single memory location. Previously written graphic content can be read to multiple displays having misaligned synchronization signals and new graphic content can be written to a different memory location concurrently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: QNX SOFTWARE SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventor: Neil John GRAHAM
  • Orthodontic interproximal locking pliers
    Patent number: 7722353
    Abstract: This invention pertains to pliers for increasing the interproximal retention of thermoplastic appliances by denting the appliances in the interproximal areas between the teeth, especially denting the thermoplastic material at the interproximal gingival area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventor: Neil John Graham
  • Wireless automotive data link connector
    Patent number: 7584030
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to releasable connectors with a wireless connection between automotive test equipment and an automobile On-Board Diagnostic computer wherein the data link connection (DLC) cable is replaced, using two connectors which have been pre-programmed to communicate with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Neil John Graham
  • Light directing and amplifying device
    Publication number: 20080166677
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a light directing and amplifying device for attachment to a dental curing device used in light cure bonding orthodontic brackets to teeth wherein an internal mirror directs the light 90 degrees from the light source, directly under the back side of the bracket, thus directly curing the light cure adhesive enhancing the cure and rate of cure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: Neil John Graham
  • Attachable orthodontic hook system
    Patent number: 7090490
    Abstract: The invention involves an attachable orthodontic hook system for the attachment of an orthodontic hook to a vacuum formed orthodontic appliance, the hook designed for the reception of orthodontic elastics used to correct the patient's bite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Inventors: Brian Keith Graham, Neil John Graham
  • Dental model cutter
    Patent number: 7059231
    Abstract: The invention is a dental model cutter for trimming the base of a dental model in a precise predetermined manner where the dental model is precisely secured and positioned under a cutting guide and can be hand sawed or cut, thus eliminating the need of a conventional dental model grinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Inventor: Neil John Graham
  • Locking screwdriver
    Patent number: 6997086
    Abstract: A locking screwdriver which engages and locks to the head of a screw preventing unseating of the screwdriver from the screw during screw removal and firmly holding and guiding self-tapping screws during their placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventor: Neil John Graham
  • Orthodontic crimping pliers
    Patent number: 6984126
    Abstract: Pliers adapted to lock wires within thermoformed dental appliances following the partial enclosure of wires during the thermoforming process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Inventor: Neil John Graham
  • Contact lens placement instrument
    Patent number: 6955432
    Abstract: A contact lens placement instrument which places a contact lens on the eye and, using a puff of air releases the lens, the procedure may be performed with a corrective lens or a magnifying mirror which contain lighting illuminating the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Inventor: Neil John Graham
  • Orthodontic bracket cleaner
    Patent number: 6910883
    Abstract: The present invention is a powered instrument for removing excess bonding material from the surfaces of orthodontic brackets while they are attached to a patient's teeth. The instrument is particularly effective in removing bonding material from the inner surfaces of orthodontic bracket tie wings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Inventor: Neil John Graham
  • Attachment offset tooth eyelet
    Patent number: 6905334
    Abstract: The invention is an orthodontic bondable offset tooth eyelet which is attached to the lingual surface of an impacted tooth placing an orthodontic force attaching eyelet on an unattachable labial or buccal surface, the labial placement assures the tooth will arrive in its final position rotationally correct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Inventor: Neil John Graham
  • Intermaxillary force system
    Patent number: 6887076
    Abstract: A permanently mounted orthodontic intermaxillary constant force system wherein the force producing portions are attached to the orthodontic appliance in one jaw and small flexible cables transmit the forces to the patient's opposite jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventor: Neil John Graham
  • Dental model cutter
    Publication number: 20040231484
    Abstract: The invention is a dental model cutter for trimming the base of a dental model in a precise pre-determined manner where the dental model is precisely secured and positioned under a cutting guide and can be hand sawed or cut, thus eliminating the need of a conventional dental model grinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventor: Neil John Graham
  • Contact lens placement instrument
    Publication number: 20040196430
    Abstract: A contact lens placement instrument which places a contact lens on the eye and, using a puff of air releases the lens or using suction removes the lens from the eye, both procedures performed with a corrective lens or a magnifying mirror which contain lighting illuminating the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventor: Neil John Graham
  • Attachable offset tooth eyelet
    Publication number: 20040185411
    Abstract: The invention is an orthodontic bondable offset tooth eyelet which is attached to the lingual surface of an impacted tooth placing an orthodontic force attaching eyelet on an unattachable labial or buccal surface, the labial placement assures the tooth will arrive in its final position rotationally correct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventor: Neil John Graham