Patents by Inventor William Dunkley

William Dunkley 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: 20240103707
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system applies a time of day setting to a virtual environment. In some embodiments, the time of day setting is updated based on an event. In some embodiments, a computer system displays content in an expanded display mode. In some embodiments, computer systems join a communication session while maintaining display of respective environments. In some embodiments, a computer system moves a portal based on user movement. In some embodiments, computer systems share a virtual environment. Computer systems can display media with simulated lighting. Computer systems can share an environment. In some embodiments, a computer system selects a position relative to content. A computer system can present representations of communication session participants based on content. A computer system can present user interfaces to control visual appearances of an environment including media. Computer systems can change an appearance of an environment based on environmental modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas W. HENDERSON, James M. DESSERO, Matan SAUBER, Stephen O. LEMAY, Jeffrey S. ALLEN, Michael A. DUNKLEY, Michael J. ROCKWELL, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Hugh A. SIDER, Magnus DANIELSSON
  • Publication number: 20240085266
    Abstract: A volumetric detection system (or leak tester) is disclosed herein. While the system can have any suitable feature, in some cases, it includes a displacement mechanism (such as a programmable stepper motor), a controllable element (such as a piston) that is coupled to the displacement mechanism, a containment chamber that receives a portion of the controllable element, a sensing unit (or sensor) that is configured to measure a backpressure from a device that is being tested, a computational unit (or processor) that is configured to determine a placement of the controllable element within the chamber, and a coupler (or attachment mechanism) that is configured to couple to the device that is to be tested. In some cases, the system functions without being coupled to a compressed air source. Other implementations are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Zaxis, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott C. Peeler, John Zachary Peeler, William Dunkley, Christopher H. Jensen