Patents by Inventor Richard D. Owen

Richard D. Owen 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).

  • Publication number: 20240152245
    Abstract: A computer system displays a first object that includes at least a first portion of the first object and a second portion of the first object and detects a first gaze input that meets first criteria, wherein the first criteria require that the first gaze input is directed to the first portion of the first object in order for the first criteria to be met. In response, the computer system displays a first control element that corresponds to a first operation associated with the first object, wherein the first control element was not displayed prior to detecting that the first gaze input met the first criteria, and detects a first user input directed to the first control element. In response to detecting the first user input directed to the first control element, the computer system performs the first operation with respect to the first object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Lee S. Broughton, Israel Pastrana Vicente, Matan Stauber, Miquel Estany Rodriguez, James J. Owen, Jonathan R. Dascola, Stephen O. Lemay, Christian Schnorr, Zoey C. Taylor, Jay Moon, Benjamin H. Boesel, Benjamin Hylak, Richard D. Lyons, Willliam A. Sorrentino, III, Lynn I. Streja, Jonathan Ravasz, Nathan Gitter, Peter D. Anton, Michael J. Rockwell, Peter L. Hajas, Evgenii Krivoruchko, Mark A. Ebbole, James Magahern, Andrew J. Sawyer, Christopher D. McKenzie, Michael E. Buerli, Olivier D. R. Gutknecht
  • Patent number: 5615924
    Abstract: A windshield covering system including a covering that has a first end, a second end and an interior surface that is capable of lying adjacent to an exterior surface of a windshield. A retaining rod that has the first end of the covering attached. Included is a roller mechanism that has an axle rod. The axle rod is positioned through the roller mechanism and has an internal spring attached. The roller mechanism has the second end of the covering attached. Provided is a housing for the roller mechanism that has a top arm and a lower recoil spring. Also, a slot is positioned through the housing. The slot is capable of receiving the second end of the covering for attaching to the roller mechanism. Lastly, the cover is capable of winding around the roller mechanism when contained within the housing and in a closed position. The cover is capable of passing over the exterior of the windshield and two A-pillars of a vehicle frame to wrap completely around the frame for positioning within the interior of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Inventor: Richard D. Owen