Patents by Inventor Alan D. Parks

Alan D. Parks has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11966560
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device presents media items from different media applications in a unified media browsing application. In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates browsing of media from different media applications based on category of media (e.g., movies, television shows, etc.). In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates setup of a unified media browsing application that presents media items from different media applications in a unified media browsing user interface. In some embodiments, an electronic device displays multiple episodes of a collection of episodic content (e.g., a television series) in a user interface for the collection of episodic content. In some embodiments, an electronic device displays representations of, and provides access to, live-event media items accessible on the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander W. Johnston, Dennis S. Park, Tito Lloyd Balsamo, Jonathan Lochhead, Yesmeen El-Shafey, Graham R. Clarke, Peter D. Anton, Jennifer L. C. Folse, William M. Bachman, Stephen O. Lemay, Gregg Suzuki, Alan C. Dye, Jeff Tan-Ang, Policarpo B. Wood
  • Publication number: 20200301172
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided to create a focal zone for mindfulness meditation. The apparatus includes a first member extending between a first edge and a second edge, the first member having a translucent portion, a first elongated side member attached adjacent the first edge of the first member, and a second elongated side member attached adjacent the second edge of the first member, the first and second elongated members being generally parallel to another and lying in a single horizontal plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Alan D. Parks
  • Patent number: 10678070
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided to create a focal zone for mindfulness meditation. The apparatus includes a first member extending between a first edge and a second edge, the first member having a translucent portion, a first elongated side member attached adjacent the first edge of the first member, and a second elongated side member attached adjacent the second edge of the first member, the first and second elongated members being generally parallel to another and lying in a single horizontal plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Inventor: Alan D. Parks
  • Publication number: 20190171040
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided to create a focal zone for mindfulness meditation. The apparatus includes a first member extending between a first edge and a second edge, the first member having a translucent portion, a first elongated side member attached adjacent the first edge of the first member, and a second elongated side member attached adjacent the second edge of the first member, the first and second elongated members being generally parallel to another and lying in a single horizontal plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventor: Alan D. Parks
  • Patent number: 10162197
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided to create a focal zone for mindfulness meditation. The apparatus includes a first member extending between a first edge and a second edge, the first member having a translucent portion, a first elongated side member attached adjacent the first edge of the first member, and a second elongated side member attached adjacent the second edge of the first member, the first and second elongated members being generally parallel to another and lying in a single horizontal plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Inventor: Alan D. Parks
  • Publication number: 20170097522
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided to create a focal zone for mindfulness meditation. The apparatus includes a first member extending between a first edge and a second edge, the first member having a translucent portion, a first elongated side member attached adjacent the first edge of the first member, and a second elongated side member attached adjacent the second edge of the first member, the first and second elongated members being generally parallel to another and lying in a single horizontal plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventor: Alan D. Parks
  • Patent number: 5588681
    Abstract: A valve mounting device holds a valve in a fixed position and prevents rotation of the valve during operation of the valve handle. The device includes a tubular sleeve dimensioned to receive a valve body and in one embodiment has a notch for receiving a valve supply tube exit typical in angle stop valves. The sleeve is affixed to a guide tube which bends the flexible pipe through a predetermined arc for engaging the valve and holding the sleeve end valve in position. The guide tube is affixed to a rigid structure such as a wall or partition member thereby holding the valve and pipe in a rigid position. Escutcheon plates are adapted to provide support to the guide tube and sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Inventor: Alan D. Parks
  • Patent number: 5511775
    Abstract: A low rebound sports target useful in baseball pitching and fielding drills freely suspends horizontal and vertical elements for defining target zones wherein the elements are able to absorb the energy delivered by a high speed baseball tossed at the target and provide for rebounding of the ball from the target in a safe manner with regard to concerns by a player using the target. A target comprising vertical chains and horizontal rods freely suspended in a spaced relation to a frame holding the chain is described. Tubing sections provide shrouds for the chain and rods while also providing for easy adjustment of the target in creating various target zones. Further, a bag collects successful target hits while a netted backstop collects errant tosses by the player. A support used in suspending target elements further provides for suspending sports images useful for simulating realistic game conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Inventor: Alan D. Parks
  • Patent number: 5370386
    Abstract: A sports training target useful in developing accuracy and technique in delivering a projectile such as a baseball or hockey puck is provided. A series of nested and adjustable shutters are formed about a frame so as to protect the frame and absorb the energy of the projectile and eliminate concern from the player of being hit by a rebounded projectile thus allowing the player to concentrate on the training objectives. A target opening includes elements to establish a target for a particular drill. By way of example, the elements can be arranged for pitching to the target at shortened distances compared to the standard mound to plate distance. The target elements are then arranged to compensate for a side arm or other styled pitcher. With the combination of element placement within the target opening and the energy absorbent characteristics of the target, training takes place in confined areas without concern for the safety of the pitcher because of rebounded balls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Inventor: Alan D. Parks