Patents by Inventor R. Gibson

R. Gibson 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).

  • Media user interface left/right navigation
    Patent number: 7810043
    Abstract: Embodiments of a media user interface are presented herein. In one embodiment, a plurality of representations of media items is arranged into a plurality of groups such that the plurality of groups of representations are horizontally navigated like a carousel. In another embodiment, the plurality of representations of media items is presented based on user selection of data associated with features of the media items. Yet in another embodiment where a plurality of representations is vertically aligned, navigating a representation causes vertical space between the representation and another representation next to it to be increased and causes representations of a sub-category of the representation to be displayed within the increased space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Bojana Ostojic, Benjamin N Alton, Christopher A Glein, Mark R. Gibson, Mark S Newell, William H Vong
  • Prebiotic compositions
    Patent number: 7794746
    Abstract: The present invention concerns nutritional compositions comprising oligosaccharides for controlling inflammatory bowel disease and related disorders, such as diarrhea and constipation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Glenn R. Gibson, Sofia Kolida
  • SOLAR CELL STRUCTURE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF CONCENTRATOR ELEMENTS WITH A NOTCH DESIGN AND PREDETERMINED RADII AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100186819
    Abstract: A solar cell concentrator structure includes a first concentrator element having a first aperture region and a first exit region including a first back surface region and a first corner region. The structure also includes a second concentrator element integrally formed with the first concentrator element. The second concentrator element includes a second aperture region and a second exit region-including a second back surface region and a second corner region. Additionally, the structure includes a first radius of curvature of 0.25 mm and less characterizing the first corner structure and the second corner structure, a first coupling region between the first exit region and a first surface region of a first photovoltaic device. The structure further includes a second radius of curvature of 0.15 mm and less characterizing a region between the first concentrator element and the second concentrator element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: Solarie Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin R. Gibson, Alelie Funcell
  • Media user interface gallery control
    Patent number: 7761812
    Abstract: Outputting a user interface having a list of a plurality of representations of media items on a display of a computing device is presented. In one embodiment, a center locking region (CLR) is defined in the user interface and covers a portion of the plurality of representations, wherein navigation from a first representation within the CLR to a second representation outside the CLR causes a scrolling of the second representation into the CLR on one horizontal side and a scrolling of a third representation within the CLR out of the CLR on the other horizontal side while navigation through a portion of the plurality of representations within the CLR causes no scrolling. In another embodiment, a gap indicating a beginning and an end of the list is displayed and a scrolling occurs when the gap is within the CLR and a horizontal navigation within the CLR is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Bojana Ostojic, Christopher A Glein, Mark R. Gibson, William H Vong, William T Flora, Benjamin N Alton, Mark S Newell
  • Ambulatory Infusion Devices With Improved Delivery Accuracy
    Publication number: 20100137842
    Abstract: Infusion devices that are configured to measure fluid flow and to adjust delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventor: Scott R. Gibson
  • Interlock assembly for a stored energy mechanism
    Patent number: 7687733
    Abstract: The stored energy device interlock assembly provided is structured to prevent the closing assembly and/or the latch assembly from being actuated in selected configurations. The interlock assembly includes a latch D-shaft link assembly, an on-command paddle assembly, and an on-command paddle actuator. The latch D-shaft link assembly is pivotally coupled to, and structured to rotate, the latch assembly D-shaft. The on-command paddle assembly is structured to move the D-shaft link assembly. The on-command paddle actuator is structured to move the on-command paddle assembly. The interlock assembly is structured to disengage the latch assembly D-shaft from the on-command paddle assembly in selected configurations of the electrical switching apparatus. The interlock assembly provided herein has two pivotal degrees of freedom as opposed to a pivotal degree of freedom and a sliding degree of freedom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan J. Weister, Paul R. Rakus, Roger J. Briggs, Perry R. Gibson, Robert M. Slepian, Douglas C. Marks, Yuri C. Spitsberg
  • Solar Cell Structure Including A Plurality Of Concentrator Elements With A Notch Design And Predetermined Radii and Method
    Publication number: 20100071753
    Abstract: A solar cell concentrator structure includes a first concentrator element having a first aperture region and a first exit region including a first back surface region and a first corner region. The structure also includes a second concentrator element integrally formed with the first concentrator element. The second concentrator element includes a second aperture region and a second exit region-including a second back surface region and a second corner region. Additionally, the structure includes a first radius of curvature of 0.25 mm and less characterizing the first corner structure and the second corner structure, a first coupling region between the first exit region and a first surface region of a first photovoltaic device. The structure further includes a second radius of curvature of 0.15 mm and less characterizing a region between the first concentrator element and the second concentrator element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: Solaria Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin R. Gibson, Alelie Funcell
  • ANIMATIONS AND TRANSITIONS
    Publication number: 20100042947
    Abstract: Animations and transitions are provided for display of objects in a user interface. The animations and transitions include movement of objects into and within a display area, changes in the size or orientation of an object, and intensity changes for objects within a display area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: BOJANA OSTOJIC, CHRISTOPHER A. GLEIN, KORT D. SANDS, MARK R. GIBSON, WILLIAM H. VONG
  • Infant carrier and receiving base
    Patent number: 7658446
    Abstract: An infant carrier and car seat combination is illustrated which provides releasable lockability between the carrier and its base, infant seat belt tensioning and height adjustment, improved handle movement which resists twisting and carrier base adjustment through a movable base within the carrier base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Meeker R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul K. Meeker, William R. Gibson
  • Electrical switching apparatus, and yoke assembly and spring assembly therefor
    Patent number: 7646270
    Abstract: A spring assembly is provided for a yoke assembly of an electrical switching apparatus including a housing, separable contacts enclosed by the housing, and an operating mechanism structured to open and close the separable contacts. The operating mechanism includes a pole shaft. The yoke assembly is coupled to the pole shaft and is movable among first and second positions corresponding to the separable contacts being closed and open, respectively. The spring assembly includes a number of first springs having a first spring rate and being coupled to the yoke assembly, and a number of second springs having a second spring rate and being coupled to the yoke assembly. The second spring rate is different than the first spring rate. The number of first springs and the number of second springs bias the yoke assembly toward the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Yuri Spitsberg, Robert M. Slepian, Perry R. Gibson, David A. Parks, Douglas C. Marks, Paul R. Rakus, Nathan J. Weister, Henry A. Wehrli, III
  • Implantable Infusion Devices With Overfill Protection
    Publication number: 20100004638
    Abstract: Implantable medical devices that prevent over fill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventor: Scott R. Gibson
  • Adjustable back for a car seat
    Patent number: 7637568
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to an adjustably extendable seat back for a car seat, that optionally folds compactly for easy transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Meeker R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul K. Meeker, William R. Gibson
  • Method For Simulating The Functional Attributes Of Human Milk Oligosaccharides In Formula-Fed Infants
    Publication number: 20090311379
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel method for increasing the production of acetate, decreasing the production of butyrate, increasing the population and species of beneficial bacteria and slowing the rate of fermentation of prebiotics within the gut of a formula-fed infant. The method comprises administration of a therapeutically effective amount of PDX to the infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Bryon W. Petschow, Robert J. McMahon, Glenn R. Gibson, Robert A. Rastall, Renia Gemmell, Maria Saarela, Anna-Marja Aura
  • Infusion device and inlet structure for same
    Patent number: 7628776
    Abstract: An infusion device includes a disc-shaped housing that is made from a biocompatible material. The housing contains a reservoir for holding a volume of infusion medium, such as a medication to be administered to the patient. The inlet structure is coupled in flow communication with the reservoir, to allow the reservoir to be filled or refilled. The housing has an outlet through which the infusion medium may be expelled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Gibson, William A. Brandt, Benjamin Shen
  • SOLDER REPLACEMENT BY CONDUCTIVE TAPE MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20090266403
    Abstract: A method of forming a solar device. The method includes providing one or more photovoltaic cells having a front surface region and a back surface region. The method includes providing a first conductor element having a first side operably coupled to a first region of the front surface region of the one or more photovoltaic cells and a second side. In a specific embodiment, the conductor element includes a first anisotropic conducting tape material or a first conducting tape material, the first conducting element having a first thickness, a first length, and a first width. The method performs a bonding process to cause the first conductor element to conduct electric current in a first selected direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: Solaria Corporation
    Inventors: Shirish Shah, Abhay Maheshwari, Kevin R. Gibson
  • Electrical switching apparatus having a cradle with combined pivot and over-toggle reversing pin
    Patent number: 7598467
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an electrical switching apparatus operating mechanism opening assembly wherein the toggle assembly stop/kicker pin has been separated into a kicker pin and a stop pin. By separating the functions of the stop/kicker pin into separate pins, the kicker pin may now be located at the pivot point of the associated link. Further, the kicker pin and the stop pin are now disposed upon a cradle assembly as opposed to an elongated link. The cradle assembly further supports one of the toggle assembly links. Thus, rotation of the cradle assembly causes the toggle assembly to move. The operating mechanism opening assembly is configured so that, when an associated latch assembly latch plate assembly is released, the cradle assembly rotates so that the toggle assembly is moved away from a closing assembly closing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Perry R. Gibson, Douglas C. Marks, Paul R. Rakus, Robert M. Slepian, David M. Olszewski
  • Ambulatory Infusion Devices And Methods With Blockage Detection
    Publication number: 20090221957
    Abstract: Infusion devices with blockage detection capability and methods of monitoring infusion devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Sam W. Bowman, Brian Michael Shelton, Scott R. Gibson, Lawrence Eric Ong, John Paul D'Brot
  • Method for simulating the functional attributes of human milk oligosaccharides in formula-fed infants
    Patent number: 7572474
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel method for increasing the production of acetate, decreasing the production of butyrate, increasing the population and species of beneficial bacteria and slowing the rate of fermentation of prebiotics within the gut of a formula-fed infant. The method comprises administration of a therapeutically effective amount of PDX to the infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
    Inventors: Bryon W. Petschow, Robert J. McMahon, Glen R. Gibson, Robert A. Rastall, Renia Gemmell, Maria Saarela, Anna-Marja Aura
  • Solar Cell Structure Including A Plurality of Concentrator Elements With A Notch Design and Predetermined Radii and Method
    Publication number: 20090188563
    Abstract: A solar cell concentrator structure includes a first concentrator element having a first aperture region and a first exit region including a first back surface region and a first corner region. The structure also includes a second concentrator element integrally formed with the first concentrator element. The second concentrator element includes a second aperture region and a second exit region-including a second back surface region and a second corner region. Additionally, the structure includes a first radius of curvature of 0.25 mm and less characterizing the first corner structure and the second corner structure, a first coupling region between the first exit region and a first surface region of a first photovoltaic device. The structure further includes a second radius of curvature of 0.15 mm and less characterizing a region between the first concentrator element and the second concentrator element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: SOLARIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin R. Gibson, Alelie Funcell
  • Method For Simulating The Functional Attributes Of Human Milk Oligosaccharides In Formula-Fed Infants
    Publication number: 20090176734
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel method for increasing the production of acetate, decreasing the production of butyrate, increasing the population and species of beneficial bacteria and slowing the rate of fermentation of prebiotics within the gut of a formula-fed infant. The method comprises administration of a therapeutically effective amount of PDX to the infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Mead Johnson & Co.
    Inventors: Bryon W. Petschow, Robert J. McMahon, Glenn R. Gibson, Robert A. Rastall, Renia Gemmell, Maria Saarela, Anna-Marja Aura