Bruce L Hill

US Patent:

7586067, Sep 8, 2009

Filed:

Jul 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/174233

Inventors:

Bruce M. Hill - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

H05B 6/80
A47J 37/06

US Classification:

219729, 219732, 99349

Abstract:

A food press utensil is disclosed that varies incrementally as needed a weight of the utensil for pressing and cooking different food items on a cooking surface, wherein weight adjustment of the food press, by stacking of a plurality of food presses or other compatible weights, results in even heat distribution on the food to allow for uniform cooking and browning. The food press further can comprise a plurality of apertures through the body of the food press, to allow steam to vent and thus to prevent the food from becoming soggy as it cooks. The food press also can be made to accommodate a surface area of the food that exceeds a surface area of the food press, and thus can be used in any pan or griddle. The invention further can comprise a scraper surface to effect debris removal and preparation of the food cooking surface.

US Patent:

7966928, Jun 28, 2011

Filed:

Apr 2, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/061564

Inventors:

Bruce M. Hill - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

A47J 27/20
H05B 6/80

US Classification:

99349, 99350, 99351, 99372, 99374, 99377, 99379, 99427, 99448, 99450, 219732, 219733, 219734, 426513, 426517, 426646, 100104, 100110, 100193, 100194, 100195

Abstract:

A food press utensil is disclosed that varies incrementally as needed a weight of the utensil for pressing and cooking different food items on a cooking surface, wherein weight adjustment of the food press, by stacking of a plurality of food presses or other compatible weights, results in even heat distribution on the food to allow for uniform cooking and browning. The food press further can comprise a plurality of apertures through the body of the food press, to allow steam to vent and thus to prevent the food from becoming soggy as it cooks. The food press also can be made to accommodate a surface area of the food that exceeds a surface area of the food press, and thus can be used in any pan or griddle. The invention further can comprise a scraper surface to effect debris removal and preparation of the food cooking surface.

US Patent:

8601940, Dec 10, 2013

Filed:

Jun 27, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/169721

Inventors:

Bruce M. Hill - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

A47J 37/06
H05B 6/80

US Classification:

99349, 99350, 99351, 99372, 99374, 99377, 99379, 99427, 99448, 99450, 219725, 219732, 219733, 219734, 100104, 100110, 100193, 100194, 100195

Abstract:

A food press utensil is disclosed that varies incrementally as needed a weight of the utensil for pressing and cooking different food items on a cooking surface, wherein weight adjustment of the food press, by stacking of a plurality of food presses or other compatible weights, results in even heat distribution on the food to allow for uniform cooking and browning. The food press further can comprise a plurality of apertures through the body of the food press, to allow steam to vent and thus to prevent the food from becoming soggy as it cooks. The food press also can be made to accommodate a surface area of the food that exceeds a surface area of the food press, and thus can be used in any pan or griddle. The invention further can comprise a scraper surface to effect debris removal and preparation of the food cooking surface.

US Patent:

56491719, Jul 15, 1997

Filed:

Sep 20, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/531095

Inventors:

Ian Craven - Belmont CA
Bruce Logan Hill - Redwood City CA
Lance E. Kelson - Redwood City CA
Robert Rose - San Jose CA
Stephen J. Rentmeesters - Dublin CA

Assignee:

Accom, Inc. - Menlo Park CA

International Classification:

G06F 1300

US Classification:

395500

Abstract:

An on-line video editing system includes interface software containing in preferably text file format protocol information and a mapping of the architectural functions of peripheral devices that a user can control via the editor. This software allows the present invention to readily control all functions of which a peripheral device is capable, and to issue commands in a synchronized, distributed manner in the proper protocol for the peripheral device. The system permits simultaneous control of up to 48 serial devices (all of which may be switchers) as well as 8 GPI controlled devices, and permits multiple users or multiple simultaneous edits. Further, the interface software enables a user to input (preferably in text file form) a desired edit effect, whereupon the system will make design decisions and construct the desired effect using such devices as are available to the system. Applicants' hardware and EDL software permit the system to maintain a virtual hierarchical historical record of unlimited size containing every step of every edit made with the system, allowing a user to later recreate or partially or completely undue visual effects, including layered effects. In addition to conventional timecode data, the system EDL can provide user output in graphic or visual form, and will allow a user to actually see a still frame from a desired video edit point.

US Patent:

43735320, Feb 15, 1983

Filed:

Jul 7, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/166556

Inventors:

Bruce C. Hill - Palo Alto CA
Roger A. Stern - Palo Alto CA

Assignee:

Palo Alto Medical Research Foundation - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

A61B 1000

US Classification:

128660

Abstract:

For non-invasive diagnosis of conditions subsequent to a medical operative procedure, at the time of operation a "target" is sutured to tissue. Later, by use of an ultrasonic imaging system or other diagnostic instrument, the location of the target can be accurately determined. Thereupon, non-invasive techniques may be used in the target area to determine changes in physiology subsequent to implanting the target. For example, a target consisting of a fused array of small stainless steel balls is sutured to a coronary artery bypass graft. Later, to determine if the bypass graft is patent, by ultrasonic methods the location of the target and hence the bypass graft is determined. Then, using a Doppler-effect flowmeter, flow through the bypass graft may be measured and compared with prior measurements. The marking technique is also believed to be useful in postoperative determination of tumor growth at the locus of said marker.