Patents by Inventor Robert Chambers

Robert Chambers 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: 20050091032
    Abstract: An improved system and method for providing context information of executable code to an input method is provided. Advanced text input methods may be made aware of the type of text expected to be received as input so that input methods may achieve a higher accuracy in recognition of text input. Generic interfaces provide a framework for supporting application authoring platforms to allow application developers to easily specify context information to the system and have it reliably forwarded to the correct input methods. Additionally, a context tagging tool may associate specific text input fields of an existing application with an input scope without modifying the application itself. The context tagging tool may create a manifest that contains tags associating the specific text input fields with an input scope. Any advanced input methods use by the application may be updated with instructions for accessing the context information stored in the manifest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick Haluptzok, Yutaka Suzue, Angshuman Guha, Anuradha Padte, Vamshidhar Reddy, Mukundan Bhoovaraghavan, Ranjit Gupta, Joshua Clow, Robert Chambers
  • Publication number: 20050091037
    Abstract: An improved system and method for providing context information of executable code to an input method is provided. Advanced text input methods may be made aware of the type of text expected to be received as input so that input methods may achieve a higher accuracy in recognition of text input. Generic interfaces provide a framework for supporting application authoring platforms to allow application developers to easily specify context information to the system and have it reliably forwarded to the correct input methods. Additionally, a context tagging tool may associate specific text input fields of an existing application with an input scope without modifying the application itself. The context tagging tool may create a manifest that contains tags associating the specific text input fields with an input scope. Any advanced input methods use by the application may be updated with instructions for accessing the context information stored in the manifest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Patrick Haluptzok, Yutaka Suzue, Angshuman Guha, Anuradha Padte, Vamshidhar Reddy, Mukundan Bhoovaraghavan, Ranjit Gupta, Joshua Clow, Robert Chambers
  • Publication number: 20050049258
    Abstract: This application is directed to compounds of the formula wherein j is 1; k is 0 or 1; m is 1, 2 or 3; n is 1 or 2; W1 and W2 are independently —O— or —S(?O)t—, where t is 0, 1, or 2; Y is ?C(R1a)—, where R1a is a member selected from the group consisting of H; F; Cl; CN; NO2; —(C1-C4)alkyl; —(C2-C4)alkynyl; fluorinated-(C1-C3)alkyl; fluorinated-(C1-C3)alkoxy; —OR16; and —C(?O)NR22aR22b; R22a and R22b are defined as set forth in the specification; —RA and RB are each a member independently selected from the group consisting of H; F; CF3; —(C1-C4)alkyl; —(C3-C7)cycloalkyl; phenyl; and benzyl; wherein said cycloalkyl, phenyl, and benzyl moieties are each independently substituted with 0 to 3 substituents R10, which is defined as set forth in the specification; R16 and R17 are defined as set forth in the specification; —RC and RD have the same meaning as defined above for RA and RB except that one of them must be —H, and they are selected independently of each other and of RA and RB; R1 and R2 are each a mem
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Anthony Marfat, Robert Chambers, Thomas Magee
  • Publication number: 20050021676
    Abstract: A web-enabled automation control module (ACM) system includes at least one network module configured to receive a request for a file from the network, a web server and database module located outside the network module and including a database configured to store the file, and an ACM central processing unit (CPU) configured to send ACM data to the web server and database module to embed ACM data in the file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Chambers, Ferrell Mercer
  • Publication number: 20030140094
    Abstract: A web-enabled automation control module (ACM) includes an ACM central processing unit (CPU) and a web and file transfer system electrically connected to the ACM CPU, and embedded within the ACM. The system is configured to process hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) requests from a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: David Collier, Ferrell Mercer, Bill Hannold, Jason Kandingo, Brad Bolfing, Bob Newman, Carrie Brownhill, Dave Hietanen, Robert Chambers, David Elliott
  • Publication number: 20030140133
    Abstract: An e-mail-enabled automation control module (ACM) includes an ACM and an e-mail subsystem electrically connected to the ACM. The e-mail subsystem is configured to perform at least one of sending e-mail messages from the ACM through a network and receiving e-mail messages from the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: William M. Huntley, Carrie Brownhill, Robert Chambers, Misty Chambers, David Collier, Ferrell Mercer, Jason Kadingo, Brad Bolfing
  • Publication number: 20030028382
    Abstract: A system and method for use in computing systems that employ speech recognition capabilities. Where recognized speech can be dictation and commands, one or more buttons may be used to change modes of said computing systems to accept spoken words as dictation, or to accept spoken words as commands, as well as activate a microphone used for the speech recognition. The change in mode may occur responsive to the manner in which a button is pressed, where the manner may include such depressions as taps, press and holds, thumbwheel slides, and other forms of button manipulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Chambers, Charlton E. Lui
  • Publication number: 20020125728
    Abstract: A rack for securing cargo to a vehicle including first and second base rails attached to the vehicle; first and second collapsible post having first and second hinge ends and first and second slide ends, wherein the first and second hinge ends are rotatably attached to the first base rail by first and second hinge joints, respectively; a first support rail slidably connected to the first and second slide ends of the first and second collapsible posts by first and second slide joints, respectively, whereby rotation of the first and second collapsible posts about the first and second hinge joints moves the first support rail between support and collapse positions; third and fourth collapsible post having third and fourth hinge ends and third and fourth slide ends, wherein the third and fourth hinge ends are rotatably attached to the second base rail by third and fourth hinge joints, respectively; a second support rail slidably connected to the third and fourth slide ends of the third and fourth collapsible post
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventor: Marshall Robert Chambers
  • Publication number: 20020069065
    Abstract: The present invention provides an application-independent and engine-independent middleware layer between applications and engines. The middleware provides speech-related services to both applications and engines, thereby making it far easier for application vendors and engine vendors to bring their technology to consumers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: Philipp Heinz Schmid, Ralph Lipe, Robert Chambers, Edward Connell
  • Patent number: 6332637
    Abstract: A rack for securing cargo to a vehicle, the rack comprising: first and second base rails attached to the vehicle; first and second collapsible post having first and second hinge ends and first and second slide ends, wherein the first and second hinge ends are rotatably attached to the first base rail by first and second hinge joints, respectively; a first support rail slidably connected to the first and second slide ends of the first and second collapsible posts by first and second slide joints, respectively, whereby rotation of the first and second collapsible posts about the first and second hinge joints moves the first support rail between support and collapse positions; third and fourth collapsible post having third and fourth hinge ends and third and fourth slide ends, wherein the third and fourth hinge ends are rotatably attached to the second base rail by third and fourth hinge joints, respectively; a second support rail slidably connected to the third and fourth slide ends of the third and fourth coll
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Inventor: Marshall Robert Chambers
  • Patent number: 5629871
    Abstract: The wear on components in a dialysis machine is analyzed for the purpose of making repair and maintenance decisions. The actual performance of components is used to establish a test value. The test value is compared to a threshold value which represents the limits of normal performance of the component. Each instance where the test value exceeds the threshold value is counted and a maintenance count value is developed. The maintenance count value represents the number of abnormal performance events, and the maintenance count value is used to make maintenance and repair decisions. The test value developed for each component varies according to the type of component. The maintenance count values may be displayed for use by service personnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: Cobe Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Love, Jim Rosa, Robert Chambers
  • Patent number: 5362073
    Abstract: An elastomeric o-ring rock bit seal is disclosed with two or more integrally bonded elastomers or phenolic type materials joined together to form the seal. The dynamic sealing face adjacent the journal bearing is fabricated from an elastomer/phenolic engineered specifically for wear resistance. The bulk of the seal adjacent the static seal retention cavity typically formed in the rotary cone is molded from an elastomer engineered specifically for precise control of the seal contact force adjacent the dynamic seal face when the seal is compressed against the dynamic face by the seal retention cavity in the cone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Smith International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Upton, Michael F. Hooper, Gary Portwood, Jerry Pyka, Randy Johnston, Robert Chambers
  • Patent number: RE36452
    Abstract: An elastomeric o-ring rock bit seal is disclosed with two or more integrally bonded elastomers or phenolic type materials joined together to form the seal. The dynamic sealing face adjacent the journal bearing is fabricated from an elastomer/phenolic engineered specifically for wear resistance The bulk of the seal adjacent the static seal retention cavity typically formed in the rotary cone is molded from an elastomer engineered specifically for precise control of the seal contact force adjacent the dynamic seal face when the seal is compressed against the dynamic face by the seal retention cavity in the cone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Smith International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Upton, Michael E. Hooper, Jerry Pyka, Robert Chambers, Gary Portwood, Randy Johnston