Patents by Inventor Stephen Theodore Schooley

Stephen Theodore Schooley 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: 10244830
    Abstract: A watch band includes a strap and a clasp mechanism integrated with an end of the strap. The clasp mechanism includes a concave member defining a channel at the end of the strap and a cover plate. The cover plate is configured to move between (i) a first position in which the cover plate covers the channel, and (ii) a second position in which the cover plate is retracted to leave at least part of the channel uncovered by the cover plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Theodore Schooley, Frank Jay Ziberna, Roger Hsu, Keeline Burdick Wilcox
  • Patent number: 10088462
    Abstract: This document describes a gas sampling device. The gas sampling device is capable of housing sensors printed on thin film (e.g., paper) and is operable to expose the sensors printed on the thin film to air for a brief period of time to sample the air for smells. The exposure causes a chemical reaction between the sensors and the sampled air and differs depending on the smells of the sampled air. After exposure, an image of the reacted sensor is captured. The image is analyzed according to image processing techniques to recognize the smells of the sampled air. The gas sampling device is also capable of concurrently sampling air from a surrounding environment along with sampling air from a specimen of interest. By analyzing both samples, the smells of the specimen of interest can be distinguished from those of the surrounding environment. Once the smells are ascertained, a profile of chemical groups in gases of the sampled air is output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Houtan Neynavaee, Stephen Theodore Schooley, Sam Kavusi
  • Patent number: 9839264
    Abstract: In one aspect, the subject matter of the disclosure features a watch band. The watch band includes a strap and a clasp mechanism integrated with an end of the strap. The clasp mechanism includes a concave member defining a channel at the end of the strap and a cover plate. The cover plate is configured to move between (i) a first position in which the cover plate covers the channel, and (ii) a second position in which the cover plate is retracted to leave at least part of the channel uncovered by the cover plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Theodore Schooley, Frank Jay Ziberna, Roger Hsu, Keeline Burdick Wilcox
  • Publication number: 20170258186
    Abstract: In one aspect, the subject matter of the disclosure features a watch band. The watch band includes a strap and a clasp mechanism integrated with an end of the strap. The clasp mechanism includes a concave member defining a channel at the end of the strap and a cover plate. The cover plate is configured to move between (i) a first position in which the cover plate covers the channel, and (ii) a second position in which the cover plate is retracted to leave at least part of the channel uncovered by the cover plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen Theodore Schooley, Frank Jay Ziberna, Roger Hsu, Keeline Burdick Wilcox
  • Patent number: 9614320
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for a dongle for quick release. The plug portion may include electrical contacts to contact electrical contacts housed within the port of the electronic device. An external face may be attached to the plug portion. The external face may include electrical contact pads. The electrical contact pads may be electrically connected to the electrical contacts. A flange may include a ferromagnetic material attached to the external face, such that the flange is disposed outside of the electronic device when the plug portion is plugged into the port of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventor: Stephen Theodore Schooley
  • Publication number: 20170089873
    Abstract: This document describes a gas sampling device. The gas sampling device is capable of housing sensors printed on thin film (e.g., paper) and is operable to expose the sensors printed on the thin film to air for a brief period of time to sample the air for smells. The exposure causes a chemical reaction between the sensors and the sampled air and differs depending on the smells of the sampled air. After exposure, an image of the reacted sensor is captured. The image is analyzed according to image processing techniques to recognize the smells of the sampled air. The gas sampling device is also capable of concurrently sampling air from a surrounding environment along with sampling air from a specimen of interest. By analyzing both samples, the smells of the specimen of interest can be distinguished from those of the surrounding environment. Once the smells are ascertained, a profile of chemical groups in gases of the sampled air is output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Houtan Neynavaee, Stephen Theodore Schooley, Sam Kavusi
  • Publication number: 20170035158
    Abstract: In one aspect, the subject matter of the disclosure features a watch band. The watch band includes a strap and a clasp mechanism integrated with an end of the strap. The clasp mechanism includes a concave member defining a channel at the end of the strap and a cover plate. The cover plate is configured to move between (i) a first position in which the cover plate covers the channel, and (ii) a second position in which the cover plate is retracted to leave at least part of the channel uncovered by the cover plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen Theodore Schooley, Frank Jay Ziberna, Roger Hsu, Keeline Burdick Wilcox
  • Patent number: 9498029
    Abstract: In one aspect, the subject matter of the disclosure features a watch band. The watch band includes a strap and a clasp mechanism integrated with an end of the strap. The clasp mechanism includes a concave member defining a channel at the end of the strap and a cover plate. The cover plate is configured to move between (i) a first position in which the cover plate covers the channel, and (ii) a second position in which the cover plate is retracted to leave at least part of the channel uncovered by the cover plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Theodore Schooley, Frank Jay Ziberna, Roger Hsu, Keeline Burdick Wilcox
  • Publication number: 20160262504
    Abstract: In one aspect, the subject matter of the disclosure features a watch band. The watch band includes a strap and a clasp mechanism integrated with an end of the strap. The clasp mechanism includes a concave member defining a channel at the end of the strap and a cover plate. The cover plate is configured to move between (i) a first position in which the cover plate covers the channel, and (ii) a second position in which the cover plate is retracted to leave at least part of the channel uncovered by the cover plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen Theodore Schooley, Frank Jay Ziberna, Roger Hsu, Keeline Burdick Wilcox
  • Publication number: 20160064854
    Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for a dongle for quick release. The plug portion may include electrical contacts to contact electrical contacts housed within the port of the electronic device. An external face may be attached to the plug portion. The external face may include electrical contact pads. The electrical contact pads may be electrically connected to the electrical contacts. A flange may include a ferromagnetic material attached to the external face, such that the flange is disposed outside of the electronic device when the plug portion is plugged into the port of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: Stephen Theodore Schooley
  • Patent number: D723459
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Phan Thao Benno Dang, Maxime Dubreucq, Vincent Claudepierre, Stephen Theodore Schooley, Maaike Louise Evers, Michael Simonian
  • Patent number: D734272
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Phan Thao Benno Dang, Vincent Claudepierre, Stephen Theodore Schooley, Maaike Louise Evers, Michael Simonian
  • Patent number: D746781
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Phan Thao Dang, Vincent Claudepierre, Stephen Theodore Schooley, Maaike Louise Evers, Michael Simonian