Patents by Inventor William Hill
William Hill 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: 10120420Abstract: This document describes a lockable display and techniques enabling use of a lockable display. The techniques can enable computing devices to lock and unlock a display using little or no power and with a seamless design. The techniques and apparatuses can also enable integration between a lockable display and various computing devices, including to create a nearly seamless physical and functional design.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2014Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Steven Nabil Bathiche, Panos C. Panay, Ralf Groene, Joseph B. Gault, Andrew William Hill
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Publication number: 20180311010Abstract: The invention, in one aspect, provides an electronic orientation monitor. The monitor includes an orientation sensing electronics configured for calibration when in a reference orientation and being responsive to manipulation of the monitor so as to calculate first, second and third angles which together represent a difference between a current orientation of the monitor and the reference orientation. The monitor further includes a display being responsive to the first and second angles so as to display a point positioned relative to first and second axes, the display being further responsive to the third angle so as to display a line having a direction relative to the first and second axes such that a combination of the position of the point and the direction of the line is indicative to a user of the difference between the current orientation of the monitor and the reference orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Robert LYE, William Hill, Kim Lester
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Patent number: 9999984Abstract: A circular cutting blade is configured for cutting meat when turned about a rotation axis in a predetermined cutting direction. The cutting blade has a peripheral blade edge defined between the first and second sides and a plurality of circumferentially disposed cutting knives. Each cutting knife includes first and second knife sides and an arcuate knife edge that constitutes a portion of the peripheral blade edge. Each knife edge is titled and rises, relative to the rotation axis, between a first blade-edge location corresponding to a minor blade radius and a second blade-edge location corresponding to a major blade radius such that, when the circular blade is rotating in the predetermined cutting direction and cutting a work piece, the work piece first encounters the first blade-edge location of each cutting knife before encountering the second blade-edge location of that cutting knife.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: HYDE TOOLS, INC.Inventors: Eric C. Wilhelm, Richard M. Clemence, William Hill, Richard N. Cloutier
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Publication number: 20170190067Abstract: A circular cutting blade is configured for cutting meat when turned about a rotation axis in a predetermined cutting direction. The cutting blade has a peripheral blade edge defined between the first and second sides and a plurality of circumferentially disposed cutting knives. Each cutting knife includes first and second knife sides and an arcuate knife edge that constitutes a portion of the peripheral blade edge. Each knife edge is titled and rises, relative to the rotation axis, between a first blade-edge location corresponding to a minor blade radius and a second blade-edge location corresponding to a major blade radius such that, when the circular blade is rotating in the predetermined cutting direction and cutting a work piece, the work piece first encounters the first blade-edge location of each cutting knife before encountering the second blade-edge location of that cutting knife.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Eric C. Wilhelm, Richard M. Clemence, William Hill, Richard N. Cloutier
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Publication number: 20170075391Abstract: Input device attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes a portion (e.g., an input portion or cover) is configured to be positioned over a display device of a computing device to cover the display device. The device also includes a spine (e.g., a mid-spine) that is physically attached to the portion in a manner that supports rotational movement of the portion in relation to the display device. The physical attachment of the spine is configured to be removable using a magnetic coupling between the spine and a surface of the computing device that includes the display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Thomas J. Longo, Andrew William Hill, Eugene Lee, James H. Wise
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Publication number: 20170054834Abstract: Input device attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes a portion (e.g., an input portion or cover) is configured to be positioned over a display device of a computing device to cover the display device. The device also includes a spine (e.g., a mid-spine) that is physically attached to the portion in a manner that supports rotational movement of the portion in relation to the display device. The physical attachment of the spine is configured to be removable using a magnetic coupling between the spine and a surface of the computing device that includes the display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Thomas J. Longo, Andrew William Hill, Eugene Lee, James H. Wise
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Patent number: 9517571Abstract: A circular cutting blade is configured for cutting meat when turned about a rotation axis in a predetermined cutting direction. The cutting blade has a peripheral blade edge defined between the first and second sides and a plurality of circumferentially disposed cutting knives. Each cutting knife includes first and second knife sides and an arcuate knife edge that constitutes a portion of the peripheral blade edge. Each knife edge rises, relative to the rotation axis, between a first blade-edge location corresponding to a minor blade radius and a second blade-edge location corresponding to a major blade radius and further includes beveled primary and secondary knife-edge portions along which the first and second knife sides mutually converge at, respectively, a first bevel angle and a second bevel angle less acute than the first bevel angle.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2010Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: HYDE TOOLS, INC.Inventors: Eric C. Wilhelm, Richard M. Clemence, William Hill, Richard N. Cloutier
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Patent number: 9513671Abstract: Peripheral retention device techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a peripheral retention device includes a computing device securing portion and a peripheral securing portion. The computing device securing portion is configured to removably engage a computing device such that the computing device securing portion is securable to and removable from a first side of a housing the computing device using one or more hands of a user. The peripheral securing portion is connected to the computing device securing portion and configured to removably engage a peripheral device via a second side of the housing that opposes the first side of the housing such that the peripheral device is securable to and removable from the peripheral securing portion using one or more hands of a user.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Dave Huston, Joseph B. Gault, Aseem Singla, Jan Raken, Andrew William Hill, Vineet Thuvara
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Patent number: 9497300Abstract: Input device attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes an input portion configured to generate signals to be processed by a computing device and a mid-spine that is physically attached to the input portion and configured to form a removable physical coupling to be secured to a first side of the computing device that includes a display device. The input device also includes a connection portion that is physically attached the mid-spine and is configured to form a removable physical coupling to be secured to a second side of the computing device that is different than the first side and form a communicative coupling to the computing device to communicate the generated signals from the input portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2014Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Thomas J. Longo, Andrew William Hill, Eugene Lee, James H. Wise
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Publication number: 20160273564Abstract: Examples of the disclosure enable a printed circuit board to be coupled to a chassis. In some examples, a coupling mechanism includes a first body including a head portion and a shaft portion that has an inner surface defining a channel. The coupling mechanism includes a second body including a head portion and a shaft portion. At least a part of the second body shaft portion is positionable within the channel. An outer surface of the second body shaft portion is sized to enable the second body shaft portion to expand radially or move laterally within the channel when the part of the second shaft portion is positioned within the channel. Examples of the disclosure enable the printed circuit board to be coupled to a chassis in low-profile, reduced-stress manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2015Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: James Michael BONICATTO, Andrew William HILL, Nathan Michael THOME, John GODFREY, Robyn MCLAUGHLIN, Santosh SHETTY
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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: 20160034001Abstract: Peripheral retention device techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a peripheral retention device includes a computing device securing portion and a peripheral securing portion. The computing device securing portion is configured to removably engage a computing device such that the computing device securing portion is securable to and removable from a first side of a housing the computing device using one or more hands of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Dave Huston, Joseph B. Gault, Aseem Singla, Jan Raken, Andrew William Hill, Vineet Thuvara
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Patent number: 9179721Abstract: The invention concerns a wig or lace wig cap, to be worn by the user underneath a wig or lace wig. The cap is comprised of a plurality of panels using stretchable and breathable material, an elasticized banding and a plurality of sew on snap fasteners affixed to, said banding to form the Press and Go Wig and Lace Wig Snap Cap. Cooperating snaps are then affixed to a wig or lace wig around the entire circumference of the outer inside wig weft, concealing the application process, thereby producing a comfortable, airy and secure fit to the user. An additional banding is included, affixed with a plurality of snap fasteners designed to fit cooperating snaps of a wig or lace wig. Also included is a tension strap affixed with two cooperating snap fasteners designed to be used as an adjustment strap to the cap banding or separate banding.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Inventors: Barbara Johnson Hines, Tonnette Williams Hill, Darryl Wayne Williams
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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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Patent number: D761116Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Robert Berger, Richard Foster, Sara Ann Gordon, George William Hill, III, Timothy Michael Martin, Jay F. Perkins
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Patent number: D770903Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: OMS INVESTMENTS, INC.Inventors: Ryan Robert Berger, Richard Foster, Sara Ann Gordon, George William Hill, III, Timothy Michael Martin, Jay F. Perkins
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Patent number: D818827Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Robert Berger, Richard Foster, Timothy Michael Martin, Sara Ann Gordon, George William Hill, III, Jay F. Perkins
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Patent number: RE47205Abstract: A method is provided for evolving a defined online existing relationship between a first member and a second member, the online existing relationship defined by a plurality of existing relationship features for use in managing network interaction on a communications network between the first member and the second member.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: TimedRight Inc.Inventor: David William Hill
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Patent number: D842702Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2018Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: OMS INVESTMENTS, INC.Inventors: Ryan Robert Berger, Richard Foster, Timothy Michael Martin, Sara Ann Gordon, George William Hill, III, Jay F. Perkins