Patents by Inventor Philip Andrew

Philip Andrew 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: 8949084
    Abstract: An embodiment of an apparatus includes a simulator, generator, and determiner. The simulator is configured to simulate a system and to propagate at least one state of the simulated system through time in response to a value of a parameter, and the generator is configured to generate a representation of a region of a plot having dimensions that respectively correspond at least to the parameter and to a characteristic of a state of the simulated system. And the determiner is configured to determine a next value of the parameter in response to the representation of the region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Tokitae LLC
    Inventors: Michael H. Baym, Philip Andrew Eckhoff, Daniel Jay MacDonald, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Karima R. Nigmatulina, Charles Whitmer, Lowell L. Wood, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8938374
    Abstract: An embodiment of an apparatus includes a simulator, a generator, and a determiner. The simulator is configured to simulate a system and to propagate at least one state of the simulated system through time in response to a value of a parameter. The generator is configured to generate a representation of a region of a first plot having dimensions that respectively correspond at least to the parameter and to a characteristic of a state of the simulated system, and a representation of a region of a second plot having dimensions that respectively correspond at least to the parameter and to another characteristic of a state of the simulated system. And the determiner is configured to determine a next value of the parameter in response to the representations of the regions of the first and second plots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Tokitae LLC
    Inventors: Michael H. Baym, Philip Andrew Eckhoff, Daniel Jay MacDonald, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Karima R. Nigmatulina, Charles Whitmer, Lowell L. Wood, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8928228
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the trajectory of one or more electrons is controlled in a field emission device. In another embodiment, the field emission device is configured analogously to a klystron. In another embodiment, the field emission device is configured with electrical circuitry selected to control the input and output of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventors: Jesse R. Cheatham, III, Philip Andrew Eckhoff, William Gates, Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Jordin T. Kare, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Tony S. Pan, Robert C. Petroski, Clarence T. Tegreene, David B. Tuckerman, Charles Whitmer, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Victoria Y. H. Wood
  • Publication number: 20150006712
    Abstract: Systems and methods of determining a geographic location based conversion via a computer network. A data processing system can receive, from a computing device, an indication of interest in an online content item that is associated with a commercial entity having a location. The system can also receive data points that each include time information and location information of a computing device. The system can generate a valid cluster indicating an activity at the location of the commercial entity by evaluating the time information and the location information of two or more data points with a duration threshold and a location threshold. The system can use the valid cluster to identify the indication of interest in the online content item as the location based conversion based on the activity at the location of the commercial entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Amit Khann, Philip Andrew McDonnell, Prashast Khandelwal, Puneet Gupta, Shibani Sanan, Shun Kawamura, Subhadip Sarkar
  • Publication number: 20150006279
    Abstract: Systems and methods of generating a valid cluster based on a location of a commercial entity via a computer network. A data processing system can receive the location of the commercial entity from an online content selection data structure, and can receive data points that comprise location information and time information associated with an identifier. Using the data points, the data processing system can create a location cluster having a first data point and subsequent data points that are within a threshold distance from the first data point. The data processing system can determine a cluster duration for each location and compare the cluster duration with a duration threshold to identify a set of valid location clusters. The valid location clusters can be filtered based on a proximity to the location of the commercial entity to identify a valid cluster that can be indicative of activity at the commercial entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Amit Khann, Philip Andrew McDonnell, Prashast Khandelwal, Puneet Gupta, Shibani Sanan, Shun Kawamura, Subhadip Sarkar
  • Publication number: 20140365296
    Abstract: Systems and methods for cross-device conversion estimates determine an observed number of cross-device conversions based on different sets of devices being logged into the same online accounts. The observed cross-device conversions are extrapolated out based on a percentage of one set of devices having logged into the same accounts as the second set of devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Philip Andrew McDonnell, Shobhit Saxena, Subhadip Sarkar, Lu Liu, Shibani Sanan, Puneet Gupta
  • Patent number: 8906633
    Abstract: The invention describes methods and kits for detecting and determining current and future synthetic cannabinoids from the JWH and CP families. Unique antibodies derived from novel immunogens enable said methods and kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Randox Laboratories Limited
    Inventors: Elouard Benchikh, Stephen Peter Fitzgerald, Paul John Innocenzi, Philip Andrew Lowry, Ivan Robert McConnell
  • Patent number: 8892992
    Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method for defining structure for an unstructured document that includes a number of primitive elements that are defined in terms of their position in the document. The method identifies a pairwise grouping of nearest primitive elements. The method sorts the pairwise primitive elements based on an order from the closest to the furthest pairs. The method stores a single value that identifies which of the pairwise primitive elements are sufficiently far apart to form a partition. The method uses the stored value to identify and analyze the partitions in order to define structural elements for the document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Andrew Mansfield, Michael Robert Levy
  • Publication number: 20140334432
    Abstract: A multiuser scheme allowing for a number of users, sets of user, or carriers to share one or more channels is provided. In the invention, the available channel bandwidth is subdivided into a number of equal-bandwidth subchannels according to standard OFDM practice. A transmitter transmits data on a set of OFDM subchannels that need not be contiguous in the spectrum or belong to the same OFDM channel. A receiver receives and decodes the data and detects errors on subchannels. The receiver then broadcasts the identity of those subchannels on which the error rate exceeds a specific threshold, and the transmitter may select different subchannels for transmission based on this information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Amer A. Hassan, Christian Huitema, Wayne Stark, Yunnan Wu, Philip Andrew Chou
  • Publication number: 20140336152
    Abstract: The present invention describes an oil-in-water emulsion composition for wet-wipes delivering an improved body cleansing performance while providing a gentle and smooth feeling to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: George Endel DECKNER, Lee Ellen DRECHSLER, Mathias Kurt HERRLEIN, Ursula Christina GLASER, Randall Glenn MARSH, Antonio Martinez-CAMPOY, Philip Andrew SAWIN
  • Publication number: 20140333213
    Abstract: A field emission device is configured as a heat engine with an AC output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Jesse R. Cheatham, III, Philip Andrew Eckhoff, William Gates, Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Jordin T. Kare, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Tony S. Pan, Robert C. Petroski, Clarence T. Tegreene, David B. Tuckerman, Charles Whitmer, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Victoria Y.H. Wood
  • Patent number: 8886676
    Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method for analyzing a document that includes several primitive elements. The method identifies that a set of primitive elements include an implicit list in the document based on location and appearance of the set of primitive elements. The method defines the identified implicit list as an explicit list. The method stores the explicit list as a structure associated with the document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Andrew Mansfield, Michael Robert Levy
  • Publication number: 20140324828
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for tagging search results, organizing tagged search results for later access from various devices, public sharing of tagged search results, and/or providing targeted content based upon search results tagged by a user. That is, a user may tag a search result (e.g., a website, an image, a social network profile, etc.), such as through a one-click user input, with a tag to create a tagged search result. The tagged search result may be organized into a public tag collection for sharing and/or exploration of tagged search results by other users. The tagged search result may be organized into a personal tag collection for later access by the user from any device. Because the tagged search result may be indicative of an interest of the user, targeted content associated with the tagged search result may be provided to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Adam Hanses, Sarthak Deepak Shah, Lawrence Brian Ripsher, Marguerite R. Loader, Douglas William Herman, Robert Scott Dietz, Brook John Durant, William James Wagner, Melroy Edwin D'Souza, Philip Andrew Rogan, Feridoon Malekzadeh
  • Publication number: 20140324827
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for tagging search results, organizing tagged search results for later access from various devices, public sharing of tagged search results, and/or providing targeted content based upon search results tagged by a user. That is, a user may tag a search result (e.g., a website, an image, a social network profile, etc.), such as through a one-click user input, with a tag to create a tagged search result. The tagged search result may be organized into a public tag collection for sharing and/or exploration of tagged search results by other users. The tagged search result may be organized into a personal tag collection for later access by the user from any device. Because the tagged search result may be indicative of an interest of the user, targeted content associated with the tagged search result may be provided to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Adam Hanses, Sarthak Deepak Shah, Lawrence Brian Ripsher, Marguerite R. Loader, Douglas William Herman, Robert Scott Dietz, Brook John Durant, William James Wagner, Melroy Edwin D'Souza, Philip Andrew Rogan, Feridoon Malekzadeh
  • Publication number: 20140324826
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for tagging search results, organizing tagged search results for later access from various devices, public sharing of tagged search results, and/or providing targeted content based upon search results tagged by a user. That is, a user may tag a search result (e.g., a website, an image, a social network profile, etc.), such as through a one-click user input, with a tag to create a tagged search result. The tagged search result may be organized into a public tag collection for sharing and/or exploration of tagged search results by other users. The tagged search result may be organized into a personal tag collection for later access by the user from any device. Because the tagged search result may be indicative of an interest of the user, targeted content associated with the tagged search result may be provided to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Adam Hanses, Sarthak Deepak Shah, Lawrence Brian Ripsher, Marguerite R. Loader, Douglas William Herman, Robert Scott Dietz, Brook John Durant, William James Wagner, Melroy Edwin D'Souza, Philip Andrew Rogan, Feridoon Malekzadeh
  • Publication number: 20140324829
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for tagging search results, organizing tagged search results for later access from various devices, public sharing of tagged search results, and/or providing targeted content based upon search results tagged by a user. That is, a user may tag a search result (e.g., a website, an image, a social network profile, etc.), such as through a one-click user input, with a tag to create a tagged search result. The tagged search result may be organized into a public tag collection for sharing and/or exploration of tagged search results by other users. The tagged search result may be organized into a personal tag collection for later access by the user from any device. Because the tagged search result may be indicative of an interest of the user, targeted content associated with the tagged search result may be provided to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Anthony Adam Hanses, Sarthak Deepak Shah, Lawrence Brian Ripsher, Marguerite R. Loader, Douglas William Herman, Robert Scott Dietz, Brook John Durant, William James Wagner, Melroy Edwin D'Souza, Philip Andrew Rogan, Feridoon Malekzadeh
  • Patent number: 8871992
    Abstract: The invention provides a layered composition comprising: a first layer comprising a first material, wherein the first material comprises a gel material; a second layer comprising a second material, wherein the second material is harder is than the first material; and a third layer comprising a third material, wherein the third material has a lower tensile modulus than the second material, wherein the second layer is disposed between the first and third layers. The composition may be used in a wound dressing, in which preferably the first layer is in fluid flow communication with the wound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: First Water Limited
    Inventors: Hugh Semple Munro, Philip Andrews
  • Publication number: 20140315772
    Abstract: The present application relates to perfume raw materials, perfumes, perfume delivery systems and consumer products comprising such perfume raw materials, perfumes and/or such perfume delivery systems, as well as processes for making and/or using such perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products. Such perfume raw materials, perfumes, perfume delivery systems and consumer products can reduce the impact of certain harsh odours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Philip Andrew CUNNINGHAM
  • Publication number: 20140303763
    Abstract: A method of designing a wearable air blast wave energy protection device includes computer modeling at least two candidate reflective materials for a first human-protective and primarily reflective response to a specified incident air blast wave energy. The method includes selecting a layer of a first material from the at least two candidate reflective materials based at least partially on the computer modeling of the at least two candidate reflective materials. The method includes computer modeling at least two candidate attenuative materials for a second human-protective and primarily attenuative response to the specified incident air blast wave energy transmitted through the selected layer of the first material. The method includes selecting a layer of a second material from at least two candidate attenuative materials and electronically maintaining informational data corresponding to the selected layer of the first material and the selected layer of the second material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Philip Andrew Eckhoff, Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Jordin T. Kare, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
  • Patent number: 8852953
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel immunogens, antibodies, methods and kits for use in immunoassays to detect and quantify zaleplon, metabolites of zaleplon and indiplon. These are the first described immunoassays for these compounds and have greater sensitivity than alternative analytical techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Randox Laboratories Ltd.
    Inventors: Elouard Benchikh, Stephen Peter Fitzgerald, Philip Andrew Lowry, Ivan Robert McConnell