Patents by Inventor Steven John

Steven John 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: 9791696
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in replicating an image associated with an input-pupil to an output-pupil includes a planar optical waveguide including a bulk-substrate, and also including an input-coupler, an intermediate-component and an output-coupler. The input-coupler couples light corresponding to the image into the bulk-substrate and towards the intermediate-component. The intermediate-component performs horizontal or vertical pupil expansion and directs the light corresponding to the image towards the output-coupler. The output-coupler performs the other one of horizontal or vertical pupil expansion and couples light corresponding to the image, which travels from the input-coupler to the output-coupler, out of the waveguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Woltman, Steven John Robbins, R. Andrew Wall, Tuomas Vallius, Tapani Levola, Pasi Kostamo
  • Publication number: 20170291804
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include apparatuses and systems for rotatably engaging an additive manufacturing build plate. An apparatus according to embodiments of the present disclosure can include: a height adjustable platform; a rotatable member coupled to the height adjustable platform; an alignment member coupled to a first end of the rotatable member; and first and second coupling members each extending from the first radial end of the alignment member wherein the first and second coupling members are oriented substantially parallel to the rotatable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Tiffany Muller Craft, Steven John Barnell, Archie Lee Swanner, JR., Steven Charles Woods
  • Patent number: 9785302
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system and method for optimizing a developer's ability to find and navigate relevant documents, relationships, and other information related to an identifier in the code they are developing. An inline viewport is presented to the user in response to the user selecting an identifier in the code whereby the user is able to see relevant information related to the identifier in a spatially consistent location with the code they are investigating. Further, the developer has the ability to make changes to the code in the viewport without leaving the current editor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Monty Hammontree, Murali Krishna Hosabettu Kamalesha, Brandon Adams, Steven John Clarke, Oleg Tkachenko, Zachary S Zaiss, John Tilford, David Pugh, Daniel Dole
  • Publication number: 20170285705
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for full-hardware management of power and clock domains related to a distributed virtual memory (DVM) network. An aspect includes transmitting, from a DVM initiator to a DVM network, a DVM operation, broadcasting, by the DVM network to a plurality of DVM targets, the DVM operation, and, based on the DVM operation being broadcasted to the plurality of DVM targets by the DVM network, performing one or more hardware optimizations comprising: turning on a clock domain coupled to the DVM network or a DVM target of the plurality of DVM targets that is a target of the DVM operation, increasing a frequency of the clock domain, turning on a power domain coupled to the DVM target based on the power domain being turned off, or terminating the DVM operation to the DVM target based on the DVM target being turned off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Jason Edward PODAIMA, Christophe Denis Bernard AVOINNE, Manokanthan SOMASUNDARAM, Sina DENA, Paul Christopher John WIERCIENSKI, Bohuslav RYCHLIK, Steven John HALTER, Jaya Prakash SUBRAMANIAM GANASAN, Myil RAMKUMAR, Dipt Ranjan PAL
  • Patent number: 9776768
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for a beverage having an inner coating layer containing resveratrol, a process for preparing such a container, the use of said container for the storage of a beverage and the use of resveratrol as an additive to coating layers of such containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Barokes PTY LTD
    Inventors: Gregory John Charles Stokes, Steven John Anthony Barics
  • Patent number: 9763829
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices, methods and systems for treatment of eye disease, including open angle glaucoma and narrow angle glaucoma. Implants are described herein that create a directed flow field, such as between the anterior chamber and either the supraciliary space or suprachoroidal space. In addition, the implant can include a variety of features, including extruded features, such as rings and pegs, which can assist in preventing ocular tissue from collapsing onto the implant and occluding fluid pathways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Luke Clauson, Steven John, David Lari, Sean Ianchulev, Michael Schaller
  • Patent number: 9766705
    Abstract: A stationary interface control knob includes a body having a fixed substantially-cylindrical surface with a first axis, and a flexible touch panel sensor having a sensor surface at least partially in cylindrical form with a spaced relationship from the fixed substantially-cylindrical surface. The sensor surface has a second axis coinciding with the first axis. The flexible touch panel sensor senses a user interaction with the fixed substantially-cylindrical surface and generates an interface signal in response thereto. Also discloses are method of controlling the stationary interface control knob.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Eng Wiang Chan, Mohd Wardi Iswali Aihsan, Chee Kit Chan, Shirish Kaner, Steven John Kerr
  • Patent number: 9761221
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a method of classifying speech recognition results is provided, using a neural network comprising a plurality of interconnected network units, each network unit having one or more weight values, the method comprising using at least one computer, performing acts of providing a first vector as input to a first network layer comprising one or more network units of the neural network, transforming, by a first network unit of the one or more network units, the input vector to produce a plurality of values, the transformation being based at least in part on a plurality of weight values of the first network unit, sorting the plurality of values to produce a sorted plurality of values, and providing the sorted plurality of values as input to a second network layer of the neural network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Nuance Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven John Rennie, Vaibhava Goel
  • Patent number: 9750472
    Abstract: A multi-modal imaging system (1) includes a fixed gantry (2), and a swivel gantry (8). The fixed gantry (2) supports a first imaging modality. The swivel gantry (8) connects to the fixed gantry (2) by at least three mounting points (10) and supports a second imaging modality. Selectively the swivel gantry (8) includes a swivel frame (16) and at least three mounting points (10) for mounting the fixed and swivel gantries together in an imaging configuration. The at least three mounting points (10) include at least one hinge (14) which permits the swivel gantry to swivel about the fixed gantry into a service configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Jinling Liu, Dawn Barile, Steven John Plummer, Bruce Eliot Lutheran, Krassimir Todorov Krastev, Johannes Balthasar Maria Soetens
  • Patent number: 9753446
    Abstract: Graphic element definitions are bound to industrial automation data types in an industrial control system. Moreover, a system provides automatic data searching and filtering of an item based on user interactions with either the graphic element definition or a controller data type. Further, a graphic element definition is associated with a data source type information, to simplify configuration of an instance of that graphic element and populate suitable data source fields based on instances of the associated data source type. In addition, a system to automatically generate the graphic element based on data from a logic controller is provided. Moreover, the graphic element can be updated to reflect a change in the data, without a manual refresh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Plache, Steven John Kowal, Michael D. Kalan, Joseph Bronikowski, Douglas J. Reichard, Christopher E. Stanek, Reginald W. Sprecher
  • Patent number: 9738641
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): compositions comprising such compounds; the use of such compounds in therapy (for example in the treatment or prevention of a disease or condition in which plasma kallikrein activity is implicated); and methods of treating patients with such compounds; wherein A, B, W, X and Y are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Kalvista Pharmaceuticals Limited
    Inventors: Hannah Joy Edwards, David Michael Evans, Rebecca Louise Davie, David Philip Rooker, Steven John Hewison
  • Publication number: 20170236515
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein related to enabling service providers to address voice-activated commands. An example method may involve: receiving a first utterance on a computing device, where the first utterance includes a first command; selecting a service action corresponding to the first command; determining a selected service provider for the selected service action, where the selected service provider is selected from a plurality of service providers; and sending a service fulfillment request to the selected service provider to execute the selected service action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Yury Pinsky, Steven John Lee, Mat Balez, Michael J. LeBeau
  • Publication number: 20170233540
    Abstract: A film for use in architectural applications (e.g. for roofs, walls or windows of buildings) comprises a polymeric material and an additive, wherein said polymeric material is a fluoropolymer and said additive is selected from titaniumnitride and tungsten oxide. Preferred polymeric materials may be ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE) or an ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (ETFE).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Steven John Moloney
  • Patent number: 9731234
    Abstract: A liquid (water) pitcher that includes a pitcher having a liquid receiving aperture configured to allow a liquid (water) to be delivered into an interior liquid storage volume defined by at least one upwardly extending wall extending upward from a base and a liquid (water) filter positioned within the pitcher that includes a filter housing and at least one gravity-driven fluid treatment medium within the filter housing where the filter housing has a plurality of fluid intake apertures and at least one treated fluid outlet configured to deliver treated fluid into an internal volume of a vessel wherein the at least one fluid filtering medium treats the liquid at a rate of at least about one liter per minute while removing at least chlorine odor and chlorine taste components from the liquid (water).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Nihat O. Cur, Kirk W. Goodwin, Timothy A. Kee, James W. Kendall, Steven John Kuehl, Verne H. Myers, Ginger Elayne Patera, Mark M. Senninger
  • Patent number: 9726891
    Abstract: A display engine assembly comprises a first imager and a second imager to generate a left image and a right image, respectively, in a head-mounted display device. The left and right images are left and right components, respectively, of a single stereoscopic image. The display engine further comprises an optical waveguide optically coupled to the first imager and the second imager. The optical waveguide is part of a first optical path to convey the left image to a left eye of a user of the head-mounted display device and is also part of a second optical path to convey the right image to a right eye of the user of the head-mounted display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: James Randolph Webster, Jeb Wu, Richard James, Steven John Robbins, Yarn Chee Poon, KengHui Lin, Chienchih Hsiung
  • Publication number: 20170221029
    Abstract: An ecosystem for distributing digital content over an electronic communications network includes a content creator computer system having a processor and a memory configured to store raw digital content. The system further includes computer systems for content service and for a retailer, both in operable communication with the processor. The content service computer system is configured to receive the raw digital content and transmit packaged digital content. The retailer computer system is configured to receive the packaged digital content and display its availability to an electronic device of a user. The ecosystem further includes a blockchain in operable communication with the processor, and the content service and retailer computer systems. The blockchain is configured to verify a transfer of the packaged digital content from the content service system to the user, a payment from the user to the retailer, and an update with information regarding the verified transfer and payment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Michael Lund, Steven John Goeringer, Brian Alexander Scriber
  • Patent number: 9718521
    Abstract: This new art offers an improvement to conventional surfboards as well as any previous motorized jet surfboards. This application includes an electric powered surfboard equipped with high volume jet drive units that power it forward and significantly improve a surfer's wave fielding and catching ability. Once a wave is caught the drive unit can be shut off by the surfer. Then instantly, two flush fitting glide doors close the jet tube intake openings allowing the surfboard's bottom to return to a planning surface with no protrusions, except for fins, and no water filled jet tubes left open to detract from the surfboard's critical gliding ability when surfing waves. Also, there's a crowned deck shape that allows thin rail sensitivity for turning performance and a motor battery arrangement that provides mass centralization of weight. All this, combined with several wireless control means define this new fine handling motorized surfboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Inventor: Steven John Derrah
  • Patent number: 9718827
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of ATR protein kinase. The invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of this invention; methods of treating of various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of this invention; and methods of using the compounds in in vitro applications, such as the study of kinases in biological and pathological phenomena; the study of intracellular signal transduction pathways mediated by such kinases; and the comparative evaluation of new kinase inhibitors. The compounds of this invention have formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, wherein the variables are as devined herein. Moreover, The compounds of this invention have formula I-A: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, wherein the variables are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Nadia Ahmad, Dean Boyall, Jean-Damien Charrier, Christopher John Davis, Rebecca Davis, Steven John Durrant, Gorka Etxebarria I Jardi, Damien Fraysse, Juan-Miguel Jimenez, David Kay, Ronald Marcellus Alphonsus Knegtel, Donald Middleton, Michael Edward O'Donnell, Maninder Panesar, Francoise Yvonne Theodora Marie Pierard, Joanne Pinder, David Matthew Shaw, Pierre-Henri Storck, John R. Studley, Heather Twin
  • Patent number: 9717981
    Abstract: Augmented reality and physical game techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an indication is received by a computing device of a location of a physical gaming piece of a game. An augmentation is computed based on the indication by the computing device to be displayed as part of the game. The augmentation is displayed by the computing device on a display device that is at least partially transparent such that a physical portion of the game is viewable through the display device concurrently with the augmentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Steven John Robbins, William J. Westerinen, Lisa M. Hanson, Sung Ho Son, Richard J. Wattles
  • Publication number: 20170209664
    Abstract: A breathing assistance unit for providing pressurized heated humidified air to a user is configured to increase user compliance. The breathing assistance unit comprises means for generating positive emotional and cognitive states of a user about the therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Venkata Subbarao Potharaju, Christie Jayne Stanton, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Yi-Cheng Sun, Hayden Owen Briscoe, Samuel Frew, Steven John Worthington, Philip John Dickinson, Cameron Jon Haxton, Robin Lynn Randolph