Patents by Inventor Stephen A. Campbell
Stephen A. Campbell 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).
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Patent number: 9799893Abstract: A catalytic material for a fuel cell comprising a catalyst supported on a catalyst support, wherein the catalyst support comprises a Period IV transition metal phosphide is disclosed. A membrane electrode assembly (MEA) and fuel cell stack comprising such a catalytic material are similarly disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Daimler AGInventor: Stephen A. Campbell
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Patent number: 9740245Abstract: A computing device is described. The computing device may include a first portion and a second portion separably connected to the first portion. A locking mechanism may be configured to lock the first portion to the second portion. The locking mechanism may include a locking receptacle connected to the first portion and a locking protrusion connected to the second portion. The locking receptacle may include a rotating lock and may have an aperture through which the locking protrusion is insertable. The computing device may include an actuator mechanically coupled to the locking mechanism and configured to unlock the first portion from the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Inventors: Joseph Benjamin Gault, Scott Douglas Bowers, John Stephen Campbell, Anthony E. Hillyerd, Yazan Aldehayyat, Karsten Aagaard, Eric Paul Witt
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Publication number: 20170222598Abstract: A portable modular shelter apparatus comprises a base, a roof, a plurality of wall elements, a plurality of corner elements, a photovoltaic solar collector, electrical circuit componentry and a utility panel. The base defines a storage compartment. The apparatus is configurable from a disassembled transport condition into an assembled condition, in which the base, roof, walls and corners are configured to releasably interlock to form a rigid shelter having a solar powered electricity supply circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventor: Stephen Campbell
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Publication number: 20170097663Abstract: A computing device is described. The computing device may include a first portion and a second portion separably connected to the first portion. A locking mechanism may be configured to lock the first portion to the second portion. The locking mechanism may include a locking receptacle connected to the first portion and a locking protrusion connected to the second portion. The locking receptacle may include a rotating lock and may have an aperture through which the locking protrusion is insertable. The computing device may include an actuator mechanically coupled to the locking mechanism and configured to unlock the first portion from the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Joseph Benjamin Gault, Scott Douglas Bowers, John Stephen Campbell, Anthony E. Hillyerd, Yazan Aldehayyat, Karsten Aagaard, Eric Paul Witt
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Patent number: 9374393Abstract: A telephony application such as an interactive voice response (“IVR”) needs to identify quickly the nature of the call (e.g., whether it is a person or machine answering a call) in order to initiate an appropriate voice application. Conventionally, the call stream is sent to a call-progress analyzer (“CPA”) for analysis. Once a result is reached, the call stream is redirected to a call processing unit running the IVR according to the analyzed result. The present scheme feeds the call stream simultaneous to both the CPA and the IVR. The CPA is allowed to continue analyzing and outputting a series of analysis results until a predetermined result appears. In the meantime, the IVR can dynamically adapt itself to the latest analysis results and interact with the call with a minimum of delay.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Aspect Software, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Robert Taylor, Ryan Stephen Campbell, Robert J. Auburn, Alexander S. Agranovsky, Robbie A. Green
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Publication number: 20160110004Abstract: Display module support techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an apparatus includes an external enclosure forming a cavity and a touch display module. The touch display module includes a touch panel assembly having one or more touch sensors and a display module to output a display through at least a portion of the touch panel assembly. The apparatus also includes a support that secures the touch display module to the external enclosure. The support is secured to the external enclosure using a reworkable connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: David J. Huston, James Michael Bonicatto, Kenneth Charles Boman, Andrew William Hill, John Stephen Campbell
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Patent number: 9306344Abstract: Computing device connectors are described. In one or more implementations, a connector includes one or more communication contacts configured to support transmission of data and a receptacle secured within an opening of a printed circuit board. The receptacle having the one or more communication contacts disposed therein to support transmission of data upon contact with one or more communication contacts of a plug disposed within the receptacle, the receptacle having an angled outer edge.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Robyn Rebecca Reed McLaughlin, Andrew William Hill, Nathan Thome, Jan Raken, John Stephen Campbell
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Publication number: 20150280371Abstract: Computing device connectors are described. In one or more implementations, a connector includes one or more communication contacts configured to support transmission of data and a receptacle secured within an opening of a printed circuit board. The receptacle having the one or more communication contacts disposed therein to support transmission of data upon contact with one or more communication contacts of a plug disposed within the receptacle, the receptacle having an angled outer edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Robyn Rebecca Reed McLaughlin, Andrew William Hill, Nathan Thome, Jan Raken, John Stephen Campbell
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Publication number: 20150268670Abstract: A wireless water timer and valve control system includes a control unit in wireless WiFi communication with a router and a valve unit in wireless communication with the control unit and designed to connect to a faucet. The valve unit includes a valve that is operated wirelessly via a signal received by the control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: MELNOR, INC.Inventors: Juergen Nies, Ha Duong, Vicky Michael, Stephen Campbell Brass, Shishir Jha, Alexander Preston Athey
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Patent number: 9073123Abstract: Housing vent techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a molding process is used to form a housing of a computing device that includes a plurality of ribs disposed within an internal surface of the housing. A cutting operation is performed to an outer surface of the housing that is opposite to the internal surface to remove material of the housing between the plurality of ribs to form one or more vents that are configured to permit air to pass between an interior and exterior of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: John Stephen Campbell, Andrew W. Hill, Shane Aaron Sykes, Jan Raken
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Patent number: 8891511Abstract: A population of networked Application Gateway Centers or voice centers provides telephony resources. The telephony application for a call number is typically created by a user in XML (Extended Markup Language) with predefined telephony XML tags and deployed on a website. A voice center provides facility for retrieving the associated XML application from its website and processing the call accordingly. The individual voice centers are either operated at a hosted facility or at a customer's premise. Provisioning Management Servers help to allocate telephony resources among the voice centers. This is accomplished by suitably updating a voice center directory. In this way, the original capacity at a premise, predetermined by the hardware installed, can be adjusted up or down. If the premise is under capacity, it can be supplemented by that from a hosted facility. If the premise has surplus capacity, it can be reallocated for use by others outside the premise.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Aspect Software, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Robert Taylor, Ryan Stephen Campbell, R J Auburn, Alexander S. Agranovsky
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Publication number: 20140224317Abstract: The present invention provides optoelectronic devices containing at least one conforming, thin film barrier coating provided on a nonplanar surface comprising a plurality of junctures. The barrier coating has a hybrid morphology including crystalline domains distributed in an amorphous matrix. The conformal coatings protect the optoelectronic device with long-lasting, durable, high quality barrier protection even though the coatings have sufficient crystalline characteristics so that many embodiments are electrically conductive.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicants: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITE OF MINNESOTA, DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Rebekah K. Feist, Banu Tosun, Stephen A. Campbell, Eray Aydill
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Patent number: 8722284Abstract: Provided is a catalyst composition comprising an intermetallic phase comprising Pt and a metal selected from either Nb or Ta, and a dioxide of the metal. Also provided is a low temperature method for making such compositions that results in the formation of intermetallic phase with small crystallite size and thus greater mass activity. In particular, a Pt3Nb—NbO2 catalyst composition can be prepared that is useful as a fuel cell catalyst and offers a very stable chemical substrate along with good electrode activity and remarkable durability. The use of Pt3Nb—NbO2 can considerably prolong fuel cell lifetime by reducing Pt dissolution levels and subsequent voltage losses. The Pt3Nb—NbO2 can be used in the cathode and/or anode of a fuel cell.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignees: Daimler AG, Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Stephen A. Campbell, Natalia Kremliakova
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Patent number: 8654517Abstract: Various embodiments are described relating to mounting chassis for the assembly and support of display devices. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a mounting chassis for an interactive display device. The mounting chassis includes a plurality of sides defining an opening, wherein the plurality of sides including a lip extending into the opening, the lip being configured to support an electronic display panel. The chassis also includes one or more display panel fastening features disposed on the plurality of sides, and one or more integrated stand mounts integrated into one or more of the sides.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Curt Aumiller, Bernie Schultz, Rajesh Dighde, John Stephen Campbell, Franklin Willard Bradshaw, II
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Publication number: 20130335902Abstract: Housing vent techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a molding process is used to form a housing of a computing device that includes a plurality of ribs disposed within an internal surface of the housing. A cutting operation is performed to an outer surface of the housing that is opposite to the internal surface to remove material of the housing between the plurality of ribs to form one or more vents that are configured to permit air to pass between an interior and exterior of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: John Stephen Campbell, Andrew W. Hill, Shane Aaron Sykes, Jan Raken
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Patent number: 8355394Abstract: A population of networked Application Gateway Centers or voice centers provides telephony resources. The telephony application for a call number is typically created by a user in XML (Extended Markup Language) with predefined telephony XML tags and deployed on a website. A voice center provides facility for retrieving the associated XML application from its website and processing the call accordingly. The individual voice centers are either operated at a hosted facility or at a customer's premise. Provisioning Management Servers help to allocate telephony resources among the voice centers. This is accomplished by suitably updating a voice center directory. In this way, the original capacity at a premise, predetermined by the hardware installed, can be adjusted up or down. If the premise is under capacity, it can be supplemented by that from a hosted facility. If the premise has surplus capacity, it can be reallocated for use by others outside the premise.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Voxeo CorporationInventors: Jonathan Robert Taylor, Ryan Stephen Campbell, RJ Auburn, Alexander S. Agranovsky
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Publication number: 20120300913Abstract: A telephony application such as an interactive voice response (“IVR”) needs to identify quickly the nature of the call (e.g., whether it is a person or machine answering a call) in order to initiate an appropriate voice application. Conventionally, the call stream is sent to a call-progress analyzer (“CPA”) for analysis. Once a result is reached, the call stream is redirected to a call processing unit running the IVR according to the analyzed result. The present scheme feeds the call stream simultaneous to both the CPA and the IVR. The CPA is allowed to continue analyzing and outputting a series of analysis results until a predetermined result appears. In the meantime, the IVR can dynamically adapt itself to the latest analysis results and interact with the call with a minimum of delay.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Jonathan Robert Taylor, Ryan Stephen Campbell, RJ Auburn, Alexander S. Agranovsky, Robbie A. Green
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Patent number: 8243889Abstract: A telephony application such as an interactive voice response (“IVR”) needs to identify quickly the nature of the call (e.g., whether it is a person or machine answering a call) in order to initiate an appropriate voice application. Conventionally, the call stream is sent to a call-progress analyzer (“CPA”) for analysis. Once a result is reached, the call stream is redirected to a call processing unit running the IVR according to the analyzed result. The present scheme feeds the call stream simultaneous to both the CPA and the IVR. The CPA is allowed to continue analyzing and outputting a series of analysis results until a predetermined result appears. In the meantime, the IVR can dynamically adapt itself to the latest analysis results and interact with the call with a minimum of delay.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2008Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Voxeo CorporationInventors: Jonathan Robert Taylor, Ryan Stephen Campbell, RJ Auburn, Alexander S. Agranovsky, Robbie A. Green
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Publication number: 20120189943Abstract: Provided is a catalyst composition comprising an intermetallic phase comprising Pt and a metal selected from either Nb or Ta, and a dioxide of the metal. Also provided is a low temperature method for making such compositions that results in the formation of intermetallic phase with small crystallite size and thus greater mass activity. In particular, a Pt3Nb—NbO2 catalyst composition can be prepared that is useful as a fuel cell catalyst and offers a very stable chemical substrate along with good electrode activity and remarkable durability. The use of Pt3Nb—NbO2 can considerably prolong fuel cell lifetime by reducing Pt dissolution levels and subsequent voltage losses. The Pt3Nb—NbO2 can be used in the cathode and/or anode of a fuel cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicants: FORD MOTOR COMPANY, DAIMLER AGInventors: Stephen A. Campbell, Natalia Kremliakova
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Publication number: 20120170179Abstract: Various embodiments are described relating to mounting chassis for the assembly and support of display devices. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a mounting chassis for an interactive display device. The mounting chassis includes a plurality of sides defining an opening, wherein the plurality of sides including a lip extending into the opening, the lip being configured to support an electronic display panel. The chassis also includes one or more display panel fastening features disposed on the plurality of sides, and one or more integrated stand mounts integrated into one or more of the sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Curt Aumiller, Bernie Schultz, Rajesh Dighde, John Stephen Campbell, Franklin Willard Bradshaw, II