Patents by Inventor Ron Allen

Ron Allen 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: 10531710
    Abstract: A memory buckle assembly for use with an occupant restraint system includes a left inside case plate and a right inside case plate arranged within a rigid housing. The memory buckle assembly further includes an adjustable stop button and an adjustable memory button, operably mounted on the rigid housing, and configured to engage with a stop button configurator assembly and a memory button configurator assembly operably positioned between the left inside case plate and the right inside case plate within the rigid housing. The memory button configurator assembly is configurable using the adjustable memory button for enabling retention of a preset expanded position of the strap. The stop button configurator assembly is operably coupled to the memory button configurator assembly utilizing a spool gear and a memory gear to enable the expansion and retraction of the strap assisted by manual adjustments of the adjustable stop button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Inventor: Ron Allen
  • Publication number: 20190133261
    Abstract: A memory buckle assembly for use with an occupant restraint system includes a left inside case plate and a right inside case plate arranged within a rigid housing. The memory buckle assembly further includes an adjustable stop button and an adjustable memory button, operably mounted on the rigid housing, and configured to engage with a stop button configurator assembly and a memory button configurator assembly operably positioned between the left inside case plate and the right inside case plate within the rigid housing. The memory button configurator assembly is configurable using the adjustable memory button for enabling retention of a preset expanded position of the strap. The stop button configurator assembly is operably coupled to the memory button configurator assembly utilizing a spool gear and a memory gear to enable the expansion and retraction of the strap assisted by manual adjustments of the adjustable stop button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventor: RON ALLEN
  • Patent number: 10035064
    Abstract: Methods for game aim assist are provided. In electronic games, a game player may control the actions of a game character within a game environment. The game environment, which includes a focus area, may be displayed from a perspective of or with respect to a game character. During game play, one or more objects may be detected in the focus area. One of the objects may then be selected based on the distance between the object and the center of the focus area. The aim of the game character is then automatically adjusted toward the selected object, which allows the game player to direct an attack action on the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: John Garvin, Christopher Reese, Darren Yager, Ron Allen
  • Publication number: 20160287990
    Abstract: Methods for game aim assist are provided. In electronic games, a game player may control the actions of a game character within a game environment. The game environment, which includes a focus area, may be displayed from a perspective of or with respect to a game character. During game play, one or more objects may be detected in the focus area. One of the objects may then be selected based on the distance between the object and the center of the focus area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: John Garvin, Christopher Reese, Darren Yager, Ron Allen
  • Patent number: 9295912
    Abstract: Methods for game aim assist are provided. In electronic games, a game player may control the actions of a game character within a game environment. The game environment, which includes a focus area, may be displayed from a perspective of or with respect to a game character. During game play, one or more objects may be detected in the focus area. One of the objects may then be selected based on the distance between the object and the center of the focus area. The aim of the game character is then automatically adjusted toward the selected object, which allows the game player to direct an attack action on the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: John Garvin, Christopher Reese, Darren Yager, Ron Allen
  • Publication number: 20130196767
    Abstract: Methods for game aim assist are provided. In electronic games, a game player may control the actions of a game character within a game environment. The game environment, which includes a focus area, may be displayed from a perspective of or with respect to a game character. During game play, one or more objects may be detected in the focus area. One of the objects may then be selected based on the distance between the object and the center of the focus area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventors: John Garvin, Christopher Reese, Darren Yager, Ron Allen
  • Publication number: 20130037127
    Abstract: A universal valve cap for pneumatic tire valve stems allows for quick and easy access to replenish air in tires. The bottom portion of the cap has an inner thread design, engagable with the threaded valve stem, and the top or crown part of the cap has a snap fastener fitting, allowing for inflation of the tire. The upper portion of the cap has a compression spring or memory plastic that offers resistance to a compressive force that will enable the upper section of the cap to be pressed down over the stationary bottom half of the cap when pressure is applied. The bottom portion of the cap can be pushed down and locked into an open position when inserting air or checking tire pressure. A twist of the cap releases the upper portion to its original position, allowing the top of the cap to be snapped closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: Ron Allen
  • Patent number: 8342926
    Abstract: Methods for game aim assist are provided. In electronic games, a game player may control the actions of a game character within a game environment. The game environment, which includes a focus area, may be displayed from a perspective of or with respect to a game character. During game play, one or more objects may be detected in the focus area. One of the objects may then be selected based on the distance between the object and the center of the focus area. The aim of the game character is then automatically adjusted toward the selected object, which allows the game player to direct an attack action on the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
    Inventors: John Garvin, Christopher Reese, Darren Yager, Ron Allen