Patents Examined by Ken Nguyen
  • Patent number: 9561448
    Abstract: One example embodiment includes a mobile action sports ramp. The mobile action sports ramp includes an incline portion connected to a vehicle portion by a hinge. The incline portion includes a lower incline portion connected to an upper incline portion by a hinge. The lower incline portion folds onto the upper incline portion and the incline portion then rests upon the vehicle portion when the mobile action sports ramp is collapsed and capable of transportation. The lower incline portion unfolds into alignment with the upper incline portion and the incline portion then raises up when the mobile action sports ramp is erected and capable of use in various action sports. Methods for erecting and collapsing a mobile action sports ramp are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Inventor: John Bethers
  • Patent number: 9109741
    Abstract: A suspended flying system having a load suspended by a plurality of flexible support members. The plurality of flexible support members are attached to a first rotational element attached to the load and a second rotational element attached to a support. The system also includes a motor operably connected to the first rotational element provides sufficient motion to the plurality of flexible support members to render the flexible support members visually transparent, the load being movable within a space. A method for suspending a load from visually transparent flexible support members is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Inventors: James Kempf, Adam Davis
  • Patent number: 9107723
    Abstract: An improved system and method for the design, creation and installation of implant-supported dental prostheses is provided. A network accessible portal facilitates communication among a dental professional, a scanning center, a manufacturing center and others in the design and production of a dental drill guide and prosthesis, utilizing cone beam imaging, a rotatable 3-dimension representation of a patient's jaw, virtual placement of one or more implants and virtual testing prior to manufacture. Dental professionals may access the portal on a subscription or non-subscription basis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: BENSON LUTHER HALL
    Inventors: Benson Luther Hall, Walter Raleigh Beam
  • Patent number: 8577694
    Abstract: A system includes a Healthcare Advisory System (HAS) module and a server. The HAS module may send user location information to the server. Based on user information and environment information stored on the server, an alert may be generated and sent to a user via the HAS module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventor: Muzaffer Kanaan
  • Patent number: 8374888
    Abstract: A system, method and computer software that provides for a computer implemented system and method for comprehensive reinforcement of human behavior by capturing environmental information for participants and reinforcing their daily choices in their environments. Unique applications of technology are used to record, reinforce and document the desired behavior activities of participants in order to track, promote, encourage and further reward the desired behavior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Ace Ideas, LLC
    Inventors: Alison C. Earles, Jeffrey Pawlan
  • Patent number: 8185416
    Abstract: An insurance program that provides improved health care and longevity by emphasizing health improvement and maintenance for members of a group. After a predetermined waiting period from the time insurance is purchased by the group, during which the health status of the members is maintained or improved, the insured group may link the insurance policy with one or more other types of insurance policies, such as; disability, nursing home, etc. Throughout the life of the policy, portions of the premiums may be deposited in an account for the benefit of the group or for each member of the group, provided that the overall health of the group or the member is maintained or improved. The account may be utilized to pay or help pay for the linked insurance and may also be utilized for retirement benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventor: Neil L. Jacobson
  • Patent number: 8140360
    Abstract: A system for processing insurance coverage requests. An insurance data processing system (IDPS) implements a method that processes the requests. The IDPS receives at least one request from a customer relating to insurance coverage for the customer. Each request independently requests activation or deactivation of the insurance coverage. The requests are ordered in a time sequence if the at least one request includes more than one request. The IDPS verifies, for each request received, that it is permissible for the IDPS to accommodate each request. After each request is verified, the IDPS archives each request in a non-volatile storage medium of the IDPS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Derek Kwan
  • Patent number: 8074563
    Abstract: A griddle for a cooking appliance is disclosed. The griddle includes a griddle plate of a first material having a first thermal conductivity; a heat spreading plate of a second material having a second thermal conductivity which is greater than the first thermal conductivity; and at least one clamping member for clamping the griddle plate and the heat spreading plate together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Howard Richard Bowles, John Adam Yantis
  • Patent number: 8000979
    Abstract: A system for making the process of registering at and receiving treatment in a healthcare facility more efficient and safe has been developed. The system utilizes computer communications network-based systems, software, various input and output stations, and a patient identification card (e.g., Loyalty Card) that work together to allow (a) providers to direct, track, and optimize the efficiency of patient activity and (b) patients to have ready access to their status and, in some cases, control of the healthcare process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Inventor: Michael G. Blom