Patents by Inventor Robert Sanford

Robert Sanford 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: 20150277688
    Abstract: Various aspects and embodiments are directed to a graphical user interface that organizes interface elements into views of computer content for presentation to a user. Different views of are used to provide an interface that is responsive to configurations of the device and activities performed by the user. Aspects include permitting the user to transition the device from one configuration to another during its use. The elements that comprise the graphical user interface are configured to present a summarized view of available actions and content to simplify user interaction. The different views present different organizations of the interface elements and in some examples display only to certain modes of content in order to reduce the number of options a user must navigate. Methods and systems for streamlining user interaction with computer content are also provided. Streamlining includes, for example, pre-configuring a user device based on received information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Yves Behar, Joshua Morenstein, Christopher Hibmacronan, Naoya Edahiro, Matthew David Day, Robert Sanford Havoc Pennington, Noah Bruce Guyot, Daniel Kuo, Jenea Boshart Hayes, Aaron Tang, Donald Francis Fischer, Christian Marc Schmidt, Lisa Strausfeld, David Livingstone Fore, John H. Chuang, Chris Bambacus, Bart Haney, Logan Ray, Serge Beaulieu
  • Publication number: 20150224305
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to improve and accelerate orthodontic tooth movement and alveolar bone apposition and resorption, constituted of a device providing biocompatible contact anode in contact with gingival epithelia at the area of osteoclastic activity, and biocompatible contact cathode in contact with gingival epithelia at the area of osteoblastic activity, arranged to apply electric current across the anode and the cathode to stimulate alveolar bone remodeling. The method and apparatus provide for an electronic circuit that is pre-programmed via wireless communication to adjust the electric current magnitude and time duration so as to enhance tooth movement, oseteogenesis, and osteoclasia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: Rapid Orthodontics Plus, Inc.
    Inventors: Zeev Davidovitch, Robert Sanford, Moshe Davidovitch, Jacob Dagan, Shlomo Assa
  • Patent number: 9003315
    Abstract: Various aspects and embodiments are directed to a graphical user interface that organizes interface elements into views of computer content for presentation to a user. Different views of are used to provide an interface that is responsive to configurations of the device and responsive to activity being performed by the user. Aspects include permitting the user to transition the device from one configuration to another during its use, for example from easel to laptop modes. Further the elements that comprise the graphical user interface are configured to present a summarized view of available actions and content, in order to simplify user interaction. The different views present different organizations of the interface elements and in some example display only certain ones of the modes of content in order to reduce the number of options a user must navigate to accomplish an objective. According to another aspect, methods and systems for streamlining user interaction with computer content are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Litl LLC
    Inventors: Yves Behar, Joshua Morenstein, Christopher Hibmacronan, Naoya Edahiro, Matthew David Day, Robert Sanford Havoc Pennington, Noah Bruce Guyot, Daniel Kuo, Jenea Boshart Hayes, Aaron Tang, Donald Francis Fischer, Christian Marc Schmidt, Lisa Strausfeld, David Livingstone Fore, John Chuang, Chris Bambacus, Bart Haney, Logan Ray, Serge Beaulieu
  • Patent number: 8938753
    Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a computer system comprising a base station having a communication interface adapted to communicate with an external network, an external display device configured to receive output display signals from the base station, a user interface displayed on the external display device and generated in response to the output display signals, wherein the user interface is selectively configurable in one of a plurality of modes of content, and a remote control configured to interact with the user interface displayed by the external display device, wherein the remote control is selectively operable in at least two configurations and wherein the selectively operable remote is configured to permit a user to select for display on the external display device one of the plurality of modes of content of the user interface based on the selected configuration of the remote control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: LITL LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Tang, Robert Sanford Havoc Pennington, John Chuang, Chris Bambacus, Eben Eliason, Chris Moody, Johan Bilien
  • Patent number: 8928725
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a web optimized user device is provided. The web optimized device reduces complexity and facilitates interaction with web-based services and content. The web optimized device can be configured without a hard drive, facilitating integration of web-based services into a computing experience. The web optimized device presents a user interface that integrates video chat functionality into every aspect of the computer content accessed. In particular, a display manager manages the user interface presented and integrates video chat displays and features into the content displays in a content and/or context aware manner. These displays permit a user to intuitively interact with the video chat content and features while the user changes content, for example, web-based services, web-based applications, and other media content, without interruption of or interference from the video chat content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Litl LLC
    Inventors: Robert Sanford Havoc Pennington, Aaron Tang, John Chuang, Chris Bambacus, Eben Eliason, Chris Moody, Johan Bilien
  • Publication number: 20140341815
    Abstract: A remote treatment delivery system for an animal including a dosage projectile adapted to deliver a biologically active agent to an animal substantially without piercing the skin of the animal and containing a biologically active agent and a carrier in liquid or gel form, the carrier allows adhesion of the biologically active agent to skin, coat or fur of the animal; wherein the agent and the carrier are encapsulated in one or more encapsulating agents; and wherein the encapsulating agents forms a frangible shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Grant Weyer, Simon Robert Sanford Trickey, Timothy Donald Rose
  • Patent number: 8619116
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a web optimized user device is provided. The web optimized device reduces complexity and facilitates interaction with web-based services and content. The web optimized device can be configured without a hard drive, facilitating integration of web-based services into a computing experience. The web optimized device presents a user interface that integrates video chat functionality into every aspect of the computer content accessed. In particular, a display manager manages the user interface presented and integrates video chat displays and features into the content displays in a content and/or context aware manner. These displays permit a user to intuitively interact with the video chat content and features while the user changes content, for example, web-based services, web-based applications, and other media content, without interruption of or interference from the video chat content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Litl LLC
    Inventors: Robert Sanford Havoc Pennington, Aaron Tang, John Chuang, Chris Bambacus, Eben Eliason, Chris Moody, Johan Bilien
  • Patent number: 8612888
    Abstract: A streamlined computer device can include Functionally provided to a user tailored to the type of content displayed, accessed and/or managed and can include a plurality selectable I/O profiles. According to some embodiments, the methods may include displaying a GUI on a device, wherein the GUI comprises at least a plurality of views of digital media content, providing for transition between the plurality of views in response to selection of an I/O profile and in response to activation of a view selector component by a user, executing an association with the at least one of the plurality of visual representations with digital media content in response to selection, transitioning a display on the computing device to a view of the digital media content, and providing for display of user digital media content and referenced digital media content in the view of the digital media content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: LITL, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Sanford Havoc Pennington, Noah Bruce Guyot, Daniel Kuo, Jenea Boshart Hayes, Aaron Tang, David Livingstone Fore, John Chuang, Chris Bambacus, Eben Eliason, Chris Moody, Yves Behar, Joshua Morenstein, Christopher Hibmacronan, Naoya Edahiro, Matthew David Day
  • Patent number: 8577957
    Abstract: Various aspects and embodiments are directed to a graphical user interface that organizes interface elements into views of computer content for presentation to a user. Different views of are used to provide an interface that is responsive to configurations of the device and responsive to activity being performed by the user. Aspects include permitting the user to transition the device from one configuration to another during its use, for example from easel to laptop modes. Further the elements that comprise the graphical user interface are configured to present a summarized view of available actions and content, in order to simplify user interaction. The different views present different organizations of the interface elements and in some example display only certain ones of the modes of content in order to reduce the number of options a user must navigate to accomplish an objective. According to another aspect, methods and systems for streamlining user interaction with computer content are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: LITL LLC
    Inventors: Yves Behar, Joshua Morenstein, Christopher Hibmacronan, Naoya Edahiro, Matthew David Day, Robert Sanford Havoc Pennington, Noah Bruce Guyot, Daniel Kuo, Jenea Boshart Hayes, Aaron Tang, Donald Francis Fischer, David Livingstone Fore, John Chuang, Chris Bambacus
  • Patent number: 8425932
    Abstract: A remote treatment delivery system comprising a substantially non-skin piercing dosage projectile containing a biologically active agent and a transdermal carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: SmartVet Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Grant Weyer, Simon Robert Sanford Trickey, Timothy Donald Rose
  • Publication number: 20120271666
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for contextually providing services via a portable computer at a selected location. According to some embodiments, the systems and methods include processes for determining location-specific information about the selected location, determining status information about a user of the portable computer interface, and displaying an available service to the user on a display screen of the portable computer, the available service being selected based on the location-specific information and the status information, configuring a portable computer for transient use by a plurality of guests at a selected location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Sanford Havoc Pennington, Aaron Tang, John H. Chuang, Christopher Bambacus, Eben Eliason, Chris Moody, Johan Bilien
  • Publication number: 20120240060
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for configuring a portable computer for transient use by a plurality of guests at a selected location. According to some embodiments, the system and methods include displaying a first selection of content on a display screen of the portable computer, initiating a first session responsive to a first guest accessing the portable computer via a user interface of the portable computer, creating a first guest profile responsive to the first session being initiated, displaying a second selection of content on the display screen during the first session, the second selection of content comprising more available content than the first selection of content, terminating the first session responsive to one of a termination action taken by the first guest and expiration of a time-out period, and erasing history of the first session on the portable computer responsive to termination of the first session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Sanford Havoc Pennington, Aaron Tang, John Chuang, Christopher Bambacus, Eben Eliason, Chris Moody, Johan Bilien
  • Publication number: 20120098920
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a web optimized user device is provided. The web optimized device reduces complexity and facilitates interaction with web-based services and content. The web optimized device can be configured without a hard drive, facilitating integration of web-based services into a computing experience. The web optimized device presents a user interface that integrates video chat functionality into every aspect of the computer content accessed. In particular, a display manager manages the user interface presented and integrates video chat displays and features into the content displays in a content and/or context aware manner. These displays permit a user to intuitively interact with the video chat content and features while the user changes content, for example, web-based services, web-based applications, and other media content, without interruption of or interference from the video chat content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Sanford Havoc Pennington, Aaron Tang, John Chuang, Chris Bambacus, Eben Eliason, Chris Moody, Johan Bilien
  • Publication number: 20120102403
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a web optimized user device is provided. The web optimized device reduces complexity and facilitates interaction with web-based services and content. The web optimized device can be configured without a hard drive, facilitating integration of web-based services into a computing experience. The web optimized device presents a user interface that integrates video chat functionality into every aspect of the computer content accessed. In particular, a display manager manages the user interface presented and integrates video chat displays and features into the content displays in a content and/or context aware manner. These displays permit a user to intuitively interact with the video chat content and features while the user changes content, for example, web-based services, web-based applications, and other media content, without interruption of or interference from the video chat content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Sanford Havoc Pennington, Aaron Tang, John Chuang, Chris Bambacus, Eben Eliason, Chris Moody, Johan Bilien
  • Publication number: 20120098922
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a web optimized user device is provided. The web optimized device reduces complexity and facilitates interaction with web-based services and content. The web optimized device can be configured without a hard drive, facilitating integration of web-based services into a computing experience. The web optimized device presents a user interface that integrates video chat functionality into every aspect of the computer content accessed. In particular, a display manager manages the user interface presented and integrates video chat displays and features into the content displays in a content and/or context aware manner. These displays permit a user to intuitively interact with the video chat content and features while the user changes content, for example, web-based services, web-based applications, and other media content, without interruption of or interference from the video chat content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Sanford Havoc Pennington, Aaron Tang, John Chuang, Chris Bambacus, Eben Eliason, Chris Moody, Johan Bilien
  • Publication number: 20110279354
    Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a method comprising acts of providing an interface in the computer system adapted to be connected to an external display device and providing a controller in the computer system. The controller may be adapted to transmit output display signals to the external display device, wherein the output display signals are configured to generate a user interface, receive, from the external display device, external display device identification information, determine whether the external display device was previously connected to the computer system; and in response to determining that the external display device was previously connected to the computer system, automatically configure a layout of the user interface to display within a previously defined display area of the external display device and automatically compensate the layout of the user interface for a previously defined overscan region of the external display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Aaron Tang, Robert Sanford Havoc Pennington, John Chuang, Chris Bambacus, Eben Eliason, Chris Moody, Johan Bilien
  • Publication number: 20110279376
    Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a remote control comprising a housing comprising a first and second housing portion, wherein the first housing portion is coupled to the second housing portion and is configurable in at least two positions, a touchpad, a keypad, a processor configured to receive control signals from the touch pad and the keypad, and an RF transmitter configured to transmit signals from the processor to the computer system, wherein, in a first configuration of the remote control, the first housing portion is configured to be manipulated to a first position and the remote control is configured to operate in a first mode of operation, and wherein, in a second configuration of the remote control, the first housing portion is configured to be manipulated to a second position, and wherein the remote control is configured to operate in a second mode of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Aaron Tang, Robert Sanford Havoc Pennington, John Chuang, Chris Bambacus, Eben Eliason, Chris Moody, Johan Bilien
  • Publication number: 20110283314
    Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a computer system comprising a base station having a communication interface adapted to communicate with an external network, an external display device configured to receive output display signals from the base station, a user interface displayed on the external display device and generated in response to the output display signals, wherein the user interface is selectively configurable in one of a plurality of modes of content, and a remote control configured to interact with the user interface displayed by the external display device, wherein the remote control is selectively operable in at least two configurations and wherein the selectively operable remote is configured to permit a user to select for display on the external display device one of the plurality of modes of content of the user interface based on the selected configuration of the remote control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Aaron Tang, Robert Sanford Havoc Pennington, John Chuang, Chris Bambacus, Eben Eliason, Chris Moody, Johan Bilien
  • Publication number: 20100279580
    Abstract: An entertainment center for children or other users with a durable backer and two sets of pages bound to the backer along opposite sides. The pages and the backer may provide erasable writing surfaces where markers, pencils, crayons or other writing utensils may be used and then erased to permit future use of the same writing or drawing surface. The sets of pages are bound to the backer along opposite sides so that an inner edges of each set is positioned adjacent each other in a closed position and a locking mechanism is provided to retain the pages in the closed position. A durable cover may be provided in each set of pages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC.
    Inventor: Robert Sanford
  • Publication number: 20100203122
    Abstract: A remote treatment delivery system comprising a substantially non-skin piercing dosage projectile containing a biologically active agent and a transdermal carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventors: Grant Weyer, Simon Robert Sanford Trickey, Timothy Donald Rose