Patents by Inventor Robert Harrison

Robert Harrison 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).

  • DATA STORE FOR A MODULAR ASSEMBLY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180365174
    Abstract: A data store for a modular assembly system is described. The data store comprises a number of records, each record relating to a physical module in the modular assembly system and comprising a module ID, an owner ID for the module and one or more properties fields. The properties field(s) define any property of the module and different records may define different properties. At least one of the fields in each data record (e.g. the module ID or owner ID) is verified by an authentication service. A user assembles two or more modules into a coherent physical whole object to act as a user input device to an interactive software experience. The data store communicates with the interactive software experience and causes a change in behavior of the interactive software experience in response to a check of the data records for each of the modules in the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Nicolas Villar, Haiyan Zhang, James William Scott, Greg Saul, Alexandra Keeley Bunting, Lee Jason Schuneman, Philip Robert Harrison
  • Interactive smart beads
    Patent number: 10150043
    Abstract: Interactive smart beads are described. The beads are attached to a connecting element and form a fashion item such as a necklace or bracelet. The connecting element detects the presence of beads which are part of the fashion item and also beads which are part of nearby fashion items. The connecting element also autonomously generates interactions between two or more detected beads and transmits data about the interactions to a software experience so that a user can view a graphical representation of the interactions. In various examples each bead represents a character, environment, object, etc. and the software experience displays an animated story based on the characters, environments, objects, etc. represented by the beads involved in an interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Haiyan Zhang, Nicolas Villar, James William Scott, Alexandra Keeley Bunting, Greg Saul, Lee Jason Schuneman, Philip Robert Harrison, Jonathan Leslie Venables, Simon Terence Prodger
  • Knee joint capsular disruption and repair
    Patent number: 10085738
    Abstract: Meniscal extrusion can occur due detachment of the knee capsule from structures of the knee. Disclosed herein are methods to repair the meniscal detachment. Additionally, cadaveric and synthetic models can be used to teach said methods of repair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Arthex, Inc.
    Inventors: David Crane, George Paletta, John Purcell, Andrew Osika, Robert Harrison, Brian R. Dorn
  • Data store for a modular assembly system
    Patent number: 10089253
    Abstract: A data store for a modular assembly system is described. The data store comprises a number of records, each record relating to a physical module in the modular assembly system and comprising a module ID, an owner ID for the module and one or more properties fields. The properties field(s) define any property of the module and different records may define different properties. At least one of the fields in each data record (e.g. the module ID or owner ID) is verified by an authentication service. A user assembles two or more modules into a coherent physical whole object to act as a user input device to an interactive software experience. The data store communicates with the interactive software experience and causes a change in behavior of the interactive software experience in response to a check of the data records for each of the modules in the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Nicolas Villar, Haiyan Zhang, James William Scott, Greg Saul, Alexandra Keeley Bunting, Lee Jason Schuneman, Philip Robert Harrison
  • Knee joint capsular disruption and repair
    Patent number: 10076321
    Abstract: Meniscal extrusion can occur due detachment of the knee capsule from structures of the knee. Disclosed herein are methods to repair the meniscal detachment. Additionally, cadaveric and synthetic models can be used to teach said methods of repair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: David Crane, George Paletta, John Purcell, Andrew Osika, Robert Harrison
  • Cuttable flexible light engines
    Patent number: 10066795
    Abstract: Flexible light engines capable of being cut, and methods thereof, are provided. A cuttable flexible light engine includes a flexible strip and strings of solid state light sources coupled in parallel. A voltage balancer establishes a desired current flow through the strings of solid state light sources when the flexible strip is cut to a desired length, and may be part of a connector placed where the strip is cut. The strings may be provided in a first set of strings coupled in parallel between a first conductive path and an intermediate conductive path and a second set of strings coupled in parallel between the intermediated conductive path and a second conductive path. A cuttable flexible light engine may also include test points positioned within the strings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: OSRAM SYLVANIA Inc.
    Inventors: Ming Li, Robert Harrison, Keng Chen, Arnulf Rupp
  • Apparatus and Methods for Loading a Closing Device
    Publication number: 20180206840
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for loading a closing device onto a delivery device at the point of use and for using the apparatus for treating the intervertebral disc. The apparatus includes a cartridge for loading a closing device onto a delivery device at the point of use, the cartridge comprising a tab holding feature for holding one or more tabs of the closing device and a tab loading feature for loading tabs onto the delivery device. A method of treating an intervertebral disc includes the steps of loading a closing device into a delivery device at the point of use, the closing device comprising at least two tabs coupled to a connecting element, and substantially approximating a defect in the intervertebral disc using the closing device delivered by the delivery device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew Oldham, Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, llinca Popovici
  • Apparatus and Methods for Loading a Closing Device
    Publication number: 20180206841
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for loading a closing device onto a delivery device at the point of use. The apparatus may include a cartridge comprising an anchor holding feature for holding one or more anchors of the closing device; and an anchor loading feature for loading the one or more anchors onto the delivery device. The anchors may include tabs such as suture tabs. Embodiments of methods of loading the closing device onto a delivery device at the point of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew Oldham, Ilinca Popovici, Robert Harrison
  • Medical device having a position indicator
    Patent number: 9999418
    Abstract: A medical device is described, the medical device comprising a moveable member, moveable between a first position and a second position; an actuating member coupled to the moveable member, directly or indirectly, for manipulating the moveable member, that is for causing the movement of the moveable member; and an indicator mechanism coupled, directly or indirectly, to the actuating member, said indicator mechanism comprising at least two components that interact to produce an indication; the indicator and actuating member being cooperatively operable such that the interaction between the at least two components of the indicator mechanism occurs automatically to automatically indicate advancement of the moveable member to the second position from the first position upon a predetermined actuation of the actuating member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Anchor Orthopedics XT Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Harrison, Jeffery Arnett, Neil Godara, Laura Man Yee Yu
  • CUTTABLE FLEXIBLE LIGHT ENGINES
    Publication number: 20180010745
    Abstract: Flexible light engines capable of being cut, and methods thereof, are provided. A cuttable flexible light engine includes a flexible strip and strings of solid state light sources coupled in parallel. A voltage balancer establishes a desired current flow through the strings of solid state light sources when the flexible strip is cut to a desired length, and may be part of a connector placed where the strip is cut. The strings may be provided in a first set of strings coupled in parallel between a first conductive path and an intermediate conductive path and a second set of strings coupled in parallel between the intermediated conductive path and a second conductive path. A cuttable flexible light engine may also include test points positioned within the strings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Ming Li, Robert Harrison, Keng Chen, Arnulf Rupp
  • Method for treating the thoracic region of a patient's body
    Patent number: 9820808
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for the treatment of a thoracic region of a patient's body. Embodiments of the method comprise positioning an energy delivery portion of an electrosurgical device to face a segment of a thoracic vertebra at a distance from the segment; and cooling the energy delivery portion and delivering energy through the energy delivery portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Avent, Inc.
    Inventors: Amy Lefler, Neil Godara, Robert Harrison
  • Body Structure Having B-Pillar Reinforcements Formed Integrally and as Curved Tubes, and Correspondingly Formed B-Pillar Reinforcement
    Publication number: 20170327154
    Abstract: A body structure for a passenger car has B-pillar reinforcements of which each have an upper attachment section for attachment to the roof area and a lower attachment section for attachment to the floor assembly or to a side sill. The B-pillar reinforcements are formed as integral tubes made of high-strength steel material and, between the lower attachment sections of the tubes and the upper attachment sections thereof, have a curved course having a constant radius of curvature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Robert HARRISON, Robert LOCH
  • Knee Joint Capsular Disruption and Repair
    Publication number: 20170325804
    Abstract: Meniscal extrusion can occur due detachment of the knee capsule from structures of the knee. Disclosed herein are methods to repair the meniscal detachment. Additionally, cadaveric and synthetic models can be used to teach said methods of repair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: David Crane, George Paletta, John Purcell, Andrew Osika, Robert Harrison
  • Knee Joint Capsular Disruption and Repair
    Publication number: 20170325803
    Abstract: Meniscal extrusion can occur due detachment of the knee capsule from structures of the knee. Disclosed herein are methods to repair the meniscal detachment. Additionally, cadaveric and synthetic models can be used to teach said methods of repair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: David Crane, George Paletta, John Purcell, Andrew Osika, Robert Harrison, Brian R. Dorn
  • GENERATION OF CUSTOM MODULAR OBJECTS
    Publication number: 20170308624
    Abstract: A system for generating custom modular objects is described. The custom modules form part of a modular construction set from which an object can be created by a user. The object acts as a user input device for an interactive software experience. To generate a custom (i.e. non-standard) module, a virtual 3D shape is received by a module generation service. The service converts this shape into a derived 3D shape for the module, for example, ensuring that the module is shaped such that it is compatible with other modules from the modular construction set to which it will be connected for form an object and/or by adding an aperture for receiving a connector and/or electronics core. Once generated, the derived 3D shape is sent to the user in physical form or virtual form and a virtual representation of the module is provided to the interactive software experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Haiyan ZHANG, James William SCOTT, Nicolas VILLAR, Greg SAUL, Alexandra Keeley BUNTING, Lee Jason SCHUNEMAN, Philip Robert HARRISON, Thomas James MEJIAS STOTT
  • Cuttable flexible light engines
    Patent number: 9772076
    Abstract: Flexible light engines capable of being cut, and methods thereof, are provided. A cuttable flexible light engine includes a flexible strip and strings of solid state light sources coupled in parallel. A voltage balancer establishes a desired current flow through the strings of solid state light sources when the flexible strip is cut to a desired length, and may be part of a connector placed where the strip is cut. The strings may be provided in a first set of strings coupled in parallel between a first conductive path and an intermediate conductive path and a second set of strings coupled in parallel between the intermediated conductive path and a second conductive path. A cuttable flexible light engine may also include test points positioned within the strings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: OSRAM SYLVANIA Inc.
    Inventors: Ming Li, Robert Harrison, Keng Chen, Arnulf Rupp
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING A THROMBIN SERUM
    Publication number: 20170258877
    Abstract: A system for preparing a thrombin serum includes a containment device, a cage received within the containment device, a cap attachable to the containment device, an inlet port configured to introduce a non-anti-coagulated autologous blood fluid into the containment device, and an outlet port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Bare, Abigail Nabors, Melissa Tucker, Robert Harrison
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING PROTEIN ENHANCED SERUMS
    Publication number: 20170258849
    Abstract: A system for preparing a serum includes a containment device, a cage positioned inside the containment device, a cap attachable to the containment device and configured to cover the cage, an inlet port configured to introduce an autologous fluid into the containment device, and an outlet port configured to remove a serum from the containment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Bare, Abigail Nabors, Melissa Tucker, Robert Harrison
  • Connector hub
    Patent number: D802537
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Kyphon SÀRL
    Inventors: Natalia Burachynsky, Robert Harrison, Neil Godara, Zhifeng Zhou
  • Probe handle
    Patent number: D802777
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Kyphon SÀRL
    Inventors: Natalia Burachynsky, Neil Godara, Zhifeng Zhou, Larry Henan Chen, Robert Harrison