Patents by Inventor Robert D. Feeney

Robert D. Feeney 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: 8593721
    Abstract: Novel addressing schemes for controlling electronically addressable displays include a scheme for rear-addressing displays, which allows for in-plane switching of the display material. Other schemes include a rear-addressing scheme which uses a retroreflecting surface to enable greater viewing angle and contrast. Another scheme includes an electrode structure that facilitates manufacture and control of a color display. Another electrode structure facilitates addressing a display using an electrostatic stylus. Methods of using the disclosed electrode structures are also disclosed. Another scheme includes devices combining display materials with silicon transistor addressing structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Albert, Barrett Comiskey, Joseph M. Jacobson, Libing Zhang, Andrew Loxley, Robert D. Feeney, Paul S. Drzaic, Ian D. Morrison
  • Publication number: 20120212462
    Abstract: Novel addressing schemes for controlling electronically addressable displays include a scheme for rear-addressing displays, which allows for in-plane switching of the display material. Other schemes include a rear-addressing scheme which uses a retroreflecting surface to enable greater viewing angle and contrast. Another scheme includes an electrode structure that facilitates manufacture and control of a color display. Another electrode structure facilitates addressing a display using an electrostatic stylus. Methods of using the disclosed electrode structures are also disclosed. Another scheme includes devices combining display materials with silicon transistor addressing structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: E INK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Albert, Barrett Comiskey, Joseph M. Jacobson, Libing Zhang, Andrew Loxley, Robert D. Feeney, Paul S. Drzaic, Ian D. Morrison
  • Patent number: 8213076
    Abstract: Novel addressing schemes for controlling electronically addressable displays include a scheme for rear-addressing displays, which allows for in-plane switching of the display material. Other schemes include a rear-addressing scheme which uses a retroreflecting surface to enable greater viewing angle and contrast. Another scheme includes an electrode structure that facilitates manufacture and control of a color display. Another electrode structure facilitates addressing a display using an electrostatic stylus. Methods of using the disclosed electrode structures are also disclosed. Another scheme includes devices combining display materials with silicon transistor addressing structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Albert, Barrett Comiskey, Joseph M. Jacobson, Libing Zhang, Andrew Loxley, Robert D. Feeney, Paul S. Drzaic, Ian D. Morrison
  • Publication number: 20100283806
    Abstract: Novel addressing schemes for controlling electronically addressable displays include a scheme for rear-addressing displays, which allows for in-plane switching of the display material. Other schemes include a rear-addressing scheme which uses a retroreflecting surface to enable greater viewing angle and contrast. Another scheme includes an electrode structure that facilitates manufacture and control of a color display. Another electrode structure facilitates addressing a display using an electrostatic stylus. Methods of using the disclosed electrode structures are also disclosed. Another scheme includes devices combining display materials with silicon transistor addressing structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Albert, Barrett Comiskey, Joseph M. Jacobson, Libing Zhang, Andrew Loxley, Robert D. Feeney, Paul S. Drzaic, Ian D. Morrison
  • Patent number: 7791789
    Abstract: Novel addressing schemes for controlling electronically addressable displays include a scheme for rear-addressing displays, which allows for in-plane switching of the display material. Other schemes include a rear-addressing scheme which uses a retroreflecting surface to enable greater viewing angle and contrast. Another scheme includes an electrode structure that facilitates manufacture and control of a color display. Another electrode structure facilitates addressing a display using an electrostatic stylus. Methods of using the disclosed electrode structures are also disclosed. Another scheme includes devices combining display materials with silicon transistor addressing structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Albert, Barrett Comiskey, Joseph M. Jacobson, Libing Zhang, Andrew Loxley, Robert D. Feeney, Paul S. Drzaic, Ian D. Morrison
  • Publication number: 20090040594
    Abstract: Novel addressing schemes for controlling electronically addressable displays include a scheme for rear-addressing displays, which allows for in-plane switching of the display material. Other schemes include a rear-addressing scheme which uses a retroreflecting surface to enable greater viewing angle and contrast. Another scheme includes an electrode structure that facilitates manufacture and control of a color display. Another electrode structure facilitates addressing a display using an electrostatic stylus. Methods of using the disclosed electrode structures are also disclosed. Another scheme includes devices combining display materials with silicon transistor addressing structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: E INK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Albert, Barrett Comiskey, Joseph M. Jacobson, Libing Zhang, Andrew Loxley, Robert D. Feeney, Paul S. Drzaic, Ian D. Morrison
  • Publication number: 20030184102
    Abstract: A material for protecting a surface is described. The material includes a substrate and a curable resin disposed on the substrate. The material is substantially devoid of an antifoaming agent. An associated method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Robert D. Feeney, Vicen Roman, Helge Schnitzer
  • Patent number: 5217736
    Abstract: A method, and product thereof, is described for reducing the amount of oil absorbed into a food during hot oil frying. The method involves coating the food, prior to deep fat frying, with a protein latex which forms a layer of hydrophobic protein having excellent barrier properties to hot oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Assignee: Opta Food Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Feeney, Stephen G. Haralampu, Akiva Gross
  • Patent number: 5137743
    Abstract: Texturized oils and oil-continuous emulsions are prepared by combining liquid oils with edible polyester polymers. The resulting texturized oils and emulsions are gelled substances having a fat-like consistency which approximates the viscoelastic properties of solid fats, such as butter, margarine or hydrogenated vegetable oils, but contain no saturated fats. These texturized oils and emulsions can be used as a substitute for solid fats in food products and to make high-quality spreads containing reduced amounts of saturated fat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: Opta Food Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksey Zaks, Robert D. Feeney, Akiva Gross
  • Patent number: 5126152
    Abstract: A method is described for reducing the amount of oil absorbed into a food during hot oil frying. The method involves coating the food, prior to deep fat frying with a protein latex which forms a layer of hydrophobic protein having excellent barrier properties to hot oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1992
    Assignee: Opta Food Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Feeney, Stephen G. Haralampu, Akiva Gross
  • Patent number: 4876102
    Abstract: Improved fried food potato-based products are formulated by the addition of certain water absorbent cellulosic fibers (hereinafter "fibrous cellulosic material"), preferably those high in pectin (hereinafter "cellulosic absorbent material"), most preferably Modified Citrus Absorbent Material (hereinafter "MCAM") or sugar beet pulp absorbent material (hereinafter "SAM") to the dough thereof to achieve increased workability of said dough after mixing and storage, and enhanced texture and flavor of said fried foods after frying. In addition, increased retention of crispness after the microwave reheating thereof in a fry-freeze-microwave cycle is accomplished. Most preferred fiber source is the highly pectinated cellulosic fiber MCAM, derived from citrus albedo, and is added to the potato-based dough in an amount approximately equal to 6% by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert D. Feeney, Robert L. Prosise, Joseph McGrady, Raymond L. Niehoff
  • Patent number: 4774099
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved baked goods, and in particular brownies, which contain an absorbent edible fiber. Improvements have been noted in the areas of chocolate flavor display, texture, tolerance to underbaking, height and moisture retention. The baked goods are made from a mix which comprises from about 0.1% to about 10% cellulosic fiber, from about 45% to about 65% sugar, from about 15% to about 35% flour, from about 3% to about 18% shortening, from about 0% to about 12% cocoa, and from about 0% to about 4% starch, the balance being conventional baked good additives. The finished baked goods comprise from about 68% to about 93% of the mix, from about 0.5% to about 6% egg solids, from about 0% to about 16% oil, and from about 5% to about 20% water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1988
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert D. Feeney, Robert L. Prosise, Joseph McGrady, Raymond L. Niehoff, David A. Volker