Dale L Gipson

US Patent:

6640397, Nov 4, 2003

Filed:

Jun 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/177199

Inventors:

Dale Gipson - Redmond WA 98053

International Classification:

A44B 2100

US Classification:

24191, 24 68 T, 114 3918

Abstract:

A quick release harness system for wind or kite surfers or the like that enables users to manually release themselves from the harness line during a âblow overâ event and which can easily reconnect to the harness line when desired. The system includes a quick release, biased lever mounted to a main bracket. The main bracket is attached to a waist support member worn around the waist of the user. Located below the lever and attached to the main bracket is a biased pivoting hook member with a forward extended arcuate section designed to engage a ring or similar structure attached to the distal end of a harness line. Also attached to the main bracket is a biased pivotal latch that selectively moves between engaged and disengaged positions with the hook member. Movement of the latch is manually controlled by pressing downward on the lever which enables the latch to rotate inward and move to a non-blocking position so that the hook member is able to move upward and disengage from the harness line. The lever and the hook member are both biased so that they automatically return to their original positions for re-engagement to the harness line.

US Patent:

7465132, Dec 16, 2008

Filed:

Aug 8, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/891309

Inventors:

Dale Gipson - Bonney Lake WA, US

International Classification:

B23C 9/00

US Classification:

409137

Abstract:

A dust collector brush assembly capable of being selectively attached to a CNC machine that allows dust and debris to be easily removed from the work site. The brush assembly includes two clam shell half-bodies pivotally connected together along one edge by a main hinge. Each half-body includes a semi-circular upper portion, an upward extending half-tubular exhaust neck portion, and a semi-circular lower portion. When the half-bodies are closed, the two upper half-portions form an enclosed lower cylindrical body designed to loosely capture a mounting plate fixed to the lower surface of the machine's tool head. When the mounting plate is circular, the cylindrical body is able to rotate 360 degrees. When the half-bodies are closed, the two exhaust necks are joined together to form a diagonally aligned exhaust tube. A vacuum hose may then be extended over the upper edge of the exhaust tube to hold the two half-bodies together in a close position on the mounting plate.

US Patent:

20130141428, Jun 6, 2013

Filed:

Nov 16, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/679660

Inventors:

Dale L. Gipson - Bonney Lake WA, US

International Classification:

G06T 15/00

US Classification:

345419

Abstract:

A computer-implemented method, computer-readable medium, and a system for building a 3D interactive environment are disclosed. In one aspect, the computer includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. According to the method, the processor generates first and second 3D virtual spaces. A portal graphics engine links the first and second 3D virtual spaces using a portal. The portal causes the first and second 3D virtual spaces to interact as a single, continuous zone.

US Patent:

57784027, Jul 7, 1998

Filed:

Jun 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/482194

Inventors:

Dale L. Gipson - Redmond WA

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 700

US Classification:

707530

Abstract:

A method for interactively formatting a document uses event-based rules to trigger auto-formatting actions as the user types. An event monitor intercepts user input events such as the typing of characters on the keyboard to detect predefined events. In response to these predefined events, a rule-based event engine schedules rules dependent on the events in event interval sections of a rule base. The event engine evaluates rules scheduled in an event interface section of the rule base when an event interval occurs. When a rule is evaluated, further rules can be scheduled for evaluation in the same event interval section or other interval sections. A special type of rule, called an action rule, can generate autoformat actions when it is evaluated. When an action rule is evaluated and is satisfied, the event engine places the action or actions associated with the action rule in a queue. The event monitor then invokes actions in the queue to automatically format the document as the user types.

US Patent:

57547378, May 19, 1998

Filed:

Jun 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/486407

Inventors:

Dale L. Gipson - Redmond WA

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 1720

US Classification:

395 12

Abstract:

A method for interactively correcting text and providing user guidance includes monitoring user input to identify predefined events. In response to identifying predefined events, the predefined events in a rule-base are scheduled for evaluation. Evaluation of events causes dependent events and rules to be scheduled. Evaluation of a rule includes determining whether the conditions for the rule are satisfied, and if so, scheduling further events or rules dependent on the rule, or triggering actions to automatically correct text or display helpful tips to the user.

US Patent:

59000040, May 4, 1999

Filed:

Sep 15, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/929869

Inventors:

Dale L. Gipson - Redmond WA

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 700

US Classification:

707530

Abstract:

A method for interactively formatting a document while the user types. The method includes analyzing characters typed by the user to detect predefined characters or contiguous strings of characters. If such predefined characters are detected, then applying autoformat rules dependent on the predefined characters, and their proximity to other predefined characters. The evaluation of the autoformat rules can generate formatting edits that are automatically applied to the document as the user types.

US Patent:

59408472, Aug 17, 1999

Filed:

Jan 31, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/791181

Inventors:

Ronald A. Fein - Seattle WA
Leopoldo Artalejo - Seattle WA
Dale L. Gipson - Redmond WA

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 1721

US Classification:

707540

Abstract:

An editing system operable for automatically detecting and correcting multi-word data entry errors. A standard list including a plurality of source-target pairs is provided as an integral part of an editing program suitable of operation on a conventional personal computer. Each source term is a common multi word data entry error, and each target term is a correction for a corresponding source term. Each user may create a customized substitution list by adding user-defined source-target pairs to the list, and deleting source-target pairs from the list. In addition to correcting common multi-word spelling and grammatical errors, the substitution list may be used to perform other functions such as substituting a symbol for a multi-word alias typed with a standard keyboard. The substitution list may optionally be implemented in connection with an "AUTOCORRECT" engine that implements multi word substitutions as they are typed by a user. In this case, automatically substitutions arc highlighted in the document displayed to the user.