Patents by Inventor David Gullen

David Gullen 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).

  • Carrying bag with computer-holding insert
    Publication number: 20060144663
    Abstract: A carrying bag includes an insert configured to carry electronic devices such as laptop computers with other articles. The insert includes a pair of separator panels joined at a base. The base is designed to fit against the bottom of a pouch of the carrying bag. One or more tabs extend from the base to hold the separator panels in place and provide a carrying space between the panels and the pouch. A lifting strap may be provided in the insert to assist with removal of items from its interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Melinda Gullen, David Gullen
  • Dynamic portfolio benchmarking
    Patent number: 6799167
    Abstract: A benchmark portfolio is provided to be customizable to an investment portfolio where the customization is dynamic. Each customization can be recorded as a historical event, and the investment return of the benchmark portfolio is based on the recorded customizations. The benchmark portfolio includes select asset classes, which include a sweep account, where each asset class includes at least one security that is representative of a set of specifically screened securities within the asset class.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Decision Analytics, Inc.
    Inventors: David Gullen, Lee Epstein, Christopher Stoddart