Patents by Inventor Norman Bennett
Norman Bennett 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).
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Publication number: 20240094423Abstract: Aspects provide for methods that successfully evaluates multiple compressional and shear arrival events received by a sonic logging tool to evaluate the presence of structures, such as shoulder beds, in downhole environments. In particular, the methods described herein enable automated determination of properties of laminated reservoir formations by, for example, enabling the automated determination of arrival times and slownesses of multiple compressional and shear arrival events received by a sonic logging tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Nicholas Norman Bennett, Ting Lei, Erik Wielemaker, Lin Liang, Romain Prioul, John Adam Donald, Olga Podgornova
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Publication number: 20230409127Abstract: An adaptive grip for a digital stylus includes a body having an internal volume and a keying feature in the internal volume to rotationally key the digital stylus to the body. The adaptive grip further includes a distal opening to allow an inking tip of the digital stylus to protrude from the internal volume and a retention feature to retain the digital stylus in the internal volume in a longitudinal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2022Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: David Justin RAPPAPORT, Erica Lynn ARNOLD, Gabrielle DeAnne MICHEL, Rhishikesh A. SATHE, Lalit Anil PALVE, Cameron Delaney FOSTER, Julia Caroline CHAMBERLAIN, Adele Fishbein DRUCK, Alexander Norman BENNETT, Aditha May ADAMS, David George DAME, Daniel SMITASIN
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Publication number: 20230221453Abstract: Embodiments provide for a method that utilizes the azimuthally spaced receivers of a sonic logging tool. Signals from monopole and dipole sources are reflected from the geologic interfaces and recorded by arrays of receivers of the same tool. For the incident P-waves from the monopole source, phase arrival times for the azimuthal receivers are compensated for stacking using properties of wave propagation in the borehole, and for the incident SH-waves from the dipole source, signs of waveforms for the receivers are changed for specified azimuths.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2021Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: Nobuyasu Hirabayashi, Yevgeniy Karpekin, Nicholas Norman Bennett, John Adam Donald, Asbjoern Lund Johansen, Takeshi Endo
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Publication number: 20230214468Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to computing devices and methods for authenticating a user. In one example, a method for authenticating a user at a computing device comprises activating a fingerprint reader integrated into a power key of the computing device, and activating a visual indicator at the power key to indicate a status of the fingerprint reader. Based at least in part on activating the fingerprint reader, a standby function of the power key is disabled. A fingerprint of the user is received via the fingerprint reader and used to authenticate the user. After authenticating the user, the visual indicator is deactivated and the standby function of the power key is re-enabled.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2021Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: David Earl WASHINGTON, Natalia Janina URBANOWICZ, Shunjiro EGUCHI, Alexander Norman BENNETT, Elizabeth Ann PINA
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Patent number: 11474271Abstract: A sonic logging method is provided that transmits acoustic signals using a high order acoustic source and processes waveform data to identify a set of arrival events and time picks by automatic and/or manual methods. Ray tracing inversion is carried out for each arrival event over a number of possible raypath types that include at least one polarized shear raypath type to determine two-dimensional reflector positions and predicted inclination angles of the arrival event for the possible raypath types. One or more three-dimensional slowness-time coherence representations are generated for the arrival event and raypath type(s) and evaluated to determine azimuth, orientation and raypath type of a corresponding reflector. The method outputs a three-dimensional position and orientation for at least one reflector.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Nicholas Norman Bennett
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Patent number: 11168413Abstract: A method for manufacturing fabric that passes colonnaded light is described herein. The method includes weaving a first yarn and a second yarn to create a woven fabric and weaving a light emitting yarn through the woven fabric, wherein the light emitting yarn creates a plurality of loops of light emitting yarn on at least one side of the woven fabric. The method also includes finishing the woven fabric to create columns of light emitting yarn throughout the fabric by removing the plurality of loops.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Eric Paul Witt, Kelly M. Bogan, Alexander Norman Bennett, Rachael Sara Bell
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Patent number: 11010601Abstract: An intelligent assistant device is configured to communicate non-verbal cues. Image data indicating presence of a human is received from one or more cameras of the device. In response, one or more components of the device are actuated to non-verbally communicate the presence of the human. Data indicating context information of the human is received from one or more of the sensors. Using at least this data one or more contexts of the human are determined, and one or more components of the device are actuated to non-verbally communicate the one or more contexts of the human.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Steven Nabil Bathiche, Vivek Pradeep, Alexander Norman Bennett, Daniel Gordon O'Neil, Anthony Christian Reed, Krzysztof Jan Luchowiec, Tsitsi Isabel Kolawole
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Patent number: 11006206Abstract: A headphone device having a listening configuration and a storage configuration. In the listening configuration, the headphone device is configured to provide an ergonomic fit for a user when the headphone device is worn on the user's head with earcups oriented over the user's ears. In the storage configuration, the headphone device is configured to provide an ergonomic fit for the user when the headphone device is worn around the user's neck.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: John Richard Morris, Daniel Anton Ruud Dhondt, Alexander Norman Bennett, Ryan Alain Laprise
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Patent number: 10972614Abstract: A method of alerting a user to information includes receiving a notification while a portable electronic device is in communication with a second electronic device, queuing the notification, terminating the communication between the portable electronic device and the second electronic device, and playing an audible alert of the notification after terminating the communication.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kaitlyn Marley Schoeck, Alexander Norman Bennett
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Publication number: 20200389719Abstract: A headphone device having a listening configuration and a storage configuration. In the listening configuration, the headphone device is configured to provide an ergonomic fit for a user when the headphone device is worn on the user's head with earcups oriented over the user's ears. In the storage configuration, the headphone device is configured to provide an ergonomic fit for the user when the headphone device is worn around the user's neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2019Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: John Richard Morris, Daniel Anton Ruud Dhondt, Alexander Norman Bennett, Ryan Alain Laprise
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Publication number: 20200195786Abstract: A method of alerting a user to information includes receiving a notification while a portable electronic device is in communication with a second electronic device, queueing the notification, terminating the communication between the portable electronic device and the second electronic device, and playing an audible alert of the notification after terminating the communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Kaitlyn Marley SCHOECK, Alexander Norman BENNETT
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Publication number: 20200157711Abstract: A method for manufacturing fabric that passes colonnaded light is described herein. The method includes weaving a first yarn and a second yarn to create a woven fabric and weaving a light emitting yarn through the woven fabric, wherein the light emitting yarn creates a plurality of loops of light emitting yarn on at least one side of the woven fabric. The method also includes finishing the woven fabric to create columns of light emitting yarn throughout the fabric by removing the plurality of loops.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Eric Paul WITT, Kelly M. BOGAN, Alexander Norman Bennett, Rachael Sara BELL
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Publication number: 20200003922Abstract: A sonic logging method is provided that transmits acoustic signals using a high order acoustic source and processes waveform data to identify a set of arrival events and time picks by automatic and/or manual methods. Ray tracing inversion is carried out for each arrival event over a number of possible raypath types that include at least one polarized shear raypath type to determine two-dimensional reflector positions and predicted inclination angles of the arrival event for the possible raypath types. One or more three-dimensional slowness-time coherence representations are generated for the arrival event and raypath type(s) and evaluated to determine azimuth, orientation and raypath type of a corresponding reflector. The method outputs a three-dimensional position and orientation for at least one reflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventor: Nicholas Norman Bennett
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Publication number: 20180232571Abstract: An intelligent assistant device is configured to communicate non-verbal cues. Image data indicating presence of a human is received from one or more cameras of the device. In response, one or more components of the device are actuated to non-verbally communicate the presence of the human. Data indicating context information of the human is received from one or more of the sensors. Using at least this data one or more contexts of the human are determined, and one or more components of the device are actuated to non-verbally communicate the one or more contexts of the human.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Steven Nabil BATHICHE, Vivek PRADEEP, Alexander Norman BENNETT, Daniel Gordon O'NEIL, Anthony Christian REED, Krzysztof Jan LUCHOWIEC, Tsitsi Isabel KOLAWOLE
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Publication number: 20170055618Abstract: Headwear reduces radiation exposure with a brim on a top crown that generally surrounds the head. The brim is above a bottom of the crown to avoid interfering with the ears, face, and/or adjustment strap of the cap, which may be of critical importance for those needing protection from sunlight. Brims are positionable a half-inch or more above the bottom of the crown and may completely or partially extend about the crown. Brims may extend at an angle of 20-degrees or more to provide clearance for the ears, face, and any adjustment structure. Brims may be integral with or nondestructively removable from the crown and may include bands or cut-outs for existing brims, bills, or adjustment structures for fitting of hats to which removable brims are added. Headwear may be rigid or a flexible canvas.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Norman Peter Robert Fulper, Norman Bennett Fulper
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Patent number: 9277778Abstract: Headwear reduces radiation exposure with a brim on a top crown that generally surrounds the head. The brim is above a bottom of the crown to avoid interfering with the ears, face, and/or adjustment strap of the cap, which may be of critical importance for those needing protection from sunlight. Brims are positionable a half-inch or more above the bottom of the crown and may completely or partially extend about the crown. Brims may extend at an angle of 20-degrees or more to provide clearance for the ears, face, and any adjustment structure. Brims may be integral with or nondestructively removable from the crown and may include bands or cut-outs for existing brims, bills, or adjustment structures for fitting of hats to which removable brims are added. Headwear may be rigid or a flexible canvas.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2015Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Inventors: Norman Peter Robert Fulper, Norman Bennett Fulper
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Publication number: 20070036875Abstract: The present invention provides the use of allicin in (i) the treatment of leishmaniasis; (ii) as a disinfectant or biocida treatment of aquatic species; (iii) as an antimicrobial agent for animal feed; (iv) as a preservative agent in foodstuffs; (v) as a water disinfectant or biocide; (vi) as an antiparasitic treatment or antibacterial treatment for bees (apis); or (vii) in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of Glycopeptide Intermediate Resistant Stapohylococcus Aureus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2004Publication date: February 15, 2007Applicant: Stone Isalnd Holdings Ltd.Inventors: Norman Bennett, Peter Josling
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Publication number: 20060199966Abstract: A compound of the formula (1) or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, or pro-drug thereof; (1) wherein, for example, R4 is halo or (1-4C)alkyl; A is phenylene or heteroarylene; n is 0, 1 or 2; m is 0, 1 or 2; R1 is halo, cyano or carboxy; R2 is for example methyl; R3 is for example selected from halo(1-4C)alkyl, dihalo(1-4C)alkyl, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy(1-4C)alkyl, dihydroxy(2-4C)alkyl, trihydroxy(3-4C)alkyl, cyano(1-4C)alkyl (optionally substituted on alkyl with hydroxy), (1-4C)alkoxy(1-4C)alkyl, (1-4C)alkoxy(1-4C)alkoxy(1-4C)alkyl, di[(1-4C)alkoxy](1-4C)alkyl, (hydroxy)[(1-4C)alkoxy](1-4C)alkyl; possess glycogen phosphorylase inhibitory activity and accordingly have value in the treatment of disease states associated with increased glycogen phosphorylase activity. Processes for the manufacture of compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2004Publication date: September 7, 2006Applicant: AstraZeneca ABInventors: Stuart Norman Bennett, Iain Simpson, Paul Robert Owen Whittamore
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Publication number: 20060151097Abstract: The present invention provides for an improved method of making non-carpeted floor coverings for vehicles. The method includes providing a non-carpeted floor covering blank having a precut non-carpeted flooring, precut under-pad, and precut adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is situated intermediate the non-carpeted flooring and under-pad. The blank is heated to join the non-carpeted flooring and under-pad to the adhesive layer to form an integrated blank. The integrated blank is molded into a desired shape then trimmed for use as a non-carpeted floor covering in a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2005Publication date: July 13, 2006Inventors: Norman Bennett, Kenneth Parrish, Theodore Peterson
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Patent number: 7044186Abstract: A carpet molding system includes a support structure having a receiving end and an output end. Two ovens and two receiving systems are coupled to the support structure. One receiving system receives an under-pad material through the receiving end and guides the under-pad material through one oven and through the output end. The other receiving system receives a carpet material through the receiving end and guides the carpet material through the other oven and through the output end.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Lear CorporationInventor: Norman Bennett