Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining a connection ranking value between entities includes receiving private information from a user, and retrieving public information from publicly available sources. The method also includes matching the public information with the private information, generating a graph database with the public and private information, establishing at least one search criteria, and generating a connection ranking value between entities in the graph database based on the search criteria.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 19, 2010
Date of Patent:
March 19, 2013
Assignee:
Reachable, Inc.
Inventors:
Timothy Patrick Sheehan, Christian Michael Bates, Paul Samuel Stevens, Jr., Richard Stafford
Abstract: The present invention provides an ornamental, elongated hanger for children, relatively shorter people and/or handicapped persons. The hanger includes a hanger body and a hanger neck having a hook at a first end and an elongated neck section attached to the hanger body at a second end. The elongated neck section has at least a portion of an ornamental figure built therein to connect the hanger body. The hanger with such configurations has an attractive appearance and an enhanced strength.