Daniel Patrick Roman

US Patent:

20070074156, Mar 29, 2007

Filed:

Sep 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/219054

Inventors:

Bruce Nelson - Woodinville WA, US
Daniel Roman - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 9/44

US Classification:

717107000, 717120000, 717104000

Abstract:

A set of data items and their possible values associated with an aspect of a computer program is encapsulated into a container along with an associated action of the computer program. Interaction between the containers is enabled by binding output of some containers into inputs of others The containers are then organized into a hierarchy such that actions of child containers are triggered by parent containers Once the entire program has been componentized the componentization process is complete and testing of the program or building new programs based on the components is possible. A graphical user interface (GUI) shell is used to change items and add or remove containers without a need to recompile the program.

US Patent:

59414138, Aug 24, 1999

Filed:

Dec 31, 1997

Appl. No.:

9/002169

Inventors:

Daniel P. Roman - Westmont IL

Assignee:

Filing Systems, Inc. - Madison Heights MI

International Classification:

B65H 528
B65G 5900

US Classification:

221 73

Abstract:

A label dispenser includes a frame whose upper surface defines, in lateral cross-section, an arcuate trough within which to receive a supply of spiral-wound label-bearing linings or rolls. A pair of guide rods mounted on the frame in parallel-spaced relation to the trough's front edge guide the end of each lining first upwardly and then sharply downwardly so as to cause separation of individual labels from their respective linings upon movement of each lining relative to the guide rods. At least one spacer engages each guide rod at a like location intermediate the rod's ends so as to maintain the relative position of each guide during operation of the dispenser thereby to eliminate deleterious lateral deflection of one or more of the guide rods. Another rod is mounted on the frame in parallel-spaced relation to the trough's rear edge. Dividers slidably and pivotally supported by the rearward rod provide lateral support for the individual linings.