Patents by Inventor Donald Ross

Donald Ross 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).

  • Publication number: 20200019584
    Abstract: The Supra Boundary Web Compositor Apparatuses, Methods and Systems (“SBWC”) transforms webpage request inputs via SBWC components into composited expandable element outputs. A top level listening (TLL) component that creates a node list of first level frames is provided. The TLL component executes components provided by a frame busting (FB) component. A first frame obtains a frame escaping (FE) component. The FE component generates a unique frame identifier and creates a second frame that obtains the FB component. The FE component listens for TLL messages, determines a node list identifier of a first level frame, and sends the node list identifier to the FB component. The FB component generates a component that facilitates determining which first level frame contains associated expandable display payload. The FB component listens for FE messages, determines the node list identifier, and generates a component that facilitates rebuilding the expandable display payload in webpage top level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: Content Directions, Inc. dba Linkstorm
    Inventors: Timothy Donald Ross, David Anthony Sidman
  • Publication number: 20180081980
    Abstract: The Supra Boundary Web Compositor Apparatuses, Methods and Systems (“SBWC”) transforms webpage request inputs via SBWC components into composited expandable element outputs. A top level listening (TLL) component that creates a node list of first level frames is provided. The TLL component executes components provided by a frame busting (FB) component. A first frame obtains a frame escaping (FE) component. The FE component generates a unique frame identifier and creates a second frame that obtains the FB component. The FE component listens for TLL messages, determines a node list identifier of a first level frame, and sends the node list identifier to the FB component. The FB component generates a component that facilitates determining which first level frame contains associated expandable display payload. The FB component listens for FE messages, determines the node list identifier, and generates a component that facilitates rebuilding the expandable display payload in webpage top level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Applicant: Content Directions, Inc. dba Linkstorm
    Inventors: Timothy Donald Ross, David Anthony Sidman
  • Publication number: 20170302741
    Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring and control of remote processes are provided herein. The methods comprise communications over a cellular or satellite network, and monitoring and control of multiple processes over vast distances. The systems feature a physical or virtual controller connected to and accessible via the Internet. An Internet-accessible user dashboard is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Donald Ross Conner
  • Publication number: 20160155147
    Abstract: A method for generating bids for a group of keywords includes accessing, over a computer network, budget data and historical spend data for at least two groups of keywords. The method also includes determining a baseline portion of a budget to be allocated to a first group of keywords. The method also includes predicting, with reference to the historical spend data and the historical budget allocation data, an unspent amount. The method also includes calculating, based upon at least one adjustable allocation parameter, a first portion of the unspent amount to be allocated. The method also includes allocating the baseline portion and the first portion of the unspent amount to the first group of keywords. The method also includes allocating a second portion of the unspent amount to the second group of keywords. The method also includes generating bids for the first group of keywords.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Carl A. Dunham, Donald Ross Gardner, III, Bradd Elden Libby
  • Patent number: 9193618
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for alignment of a glass member for high temperature processing are disclosed. The high temperature processing can, for example, pertain to a slumping process to mold glass into a predetermined shape (e.g., a three-dimensional shape). In one embodiment, a glass slumping system can have a mold and an alignment system that support a glass member to be slumped relative to the mold. The alignment system may have a plurality of alignment members being configured to move away from the glass member as the temperature increases during the slumping process to allow the glass member to bend around the mold without interference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Ross, Adam Stagnaro, Matthew Theobald, Andrew Davidson, Michael Kane Pilliod
  • Patent number: 9169042
    Abstract: An embodiment of an energy absorbing container may include a shell formed of a plastic material, one or more energy absorbing components for absorbing energy resulting from impact loads, and an opening mechanism for opening the container and allowing the placement or removal of a bottle therefrom. The energy absorbing components securing a bottle stored within the container to may inhibit or prevent movement of the bottle within the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: MERIAL, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin Richard Guelkner, Robert Brett Holben, Robert Burton Brownell, Jr., Russell Joseph Kroll, Suzuko Hisata, Steven Craig Vandeberg, Kirk William Charles, Angus Donald Ross McLeod
  • Publication number: 20150294359
    Abstract: Methods and systems for establishing a web presence, a mobile-optimized web presence, a marketing campaign and a mobile-optimized marketing campaign. Various embodiments of the methods and systems disclosed herein may permit independently generating mobile-optimized and desktop versions of one or more web presences, landing pages and marketing campaigns based on business information and taxonomies. Computer systems implementing methods of establishing mobile-optimized web presences and marketing campaigns are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Sharon Burt, Jeffrey B. Collemer, Carl A. Dunham, Jason Stedman, Jeffrey Theroux, Donald Ross Gardner, III
  • Patent number: 9073006
    Abstract: A gas and liquid contacting vessel comprises a distributor apparatus. The distributor apparatus comprising at least one housing rotatable about an axis of the housing for receiving liquid. Each rotatable housing having a distributor region comprising at least one liquid outlet or arrangement of liquid outlets formed in the housing from which liquid is projected from the housing as at least one liquid sheet onto an inner wall of the vessel. A pressurised source of liquid such as via a pump for providing liquid through the liquid outlets in the distributor apparatus to project liquid from the housing at least initially, in a stream of liquid extending continuously along the length of the liquid outlet corresponding to the inner wall of the vessel, and a gas inlet communicating with the gas liquid contacting space, the gas inlet directing gas into contact with the liquid sheets projected from the outlets in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    Inventors: Leigh Thomas Wardhaugh, Donald Ross Chase, Edward Anthony Garland, Christopher Baard Solnordal
  • Publication number: 20140116094
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for alignment of a glass member for high temperature processing are disclosed. The high temperature processing can, for example, pertain to a slumping process to mold glass into a predetermined shape (e.g., a three-dimensional shape). In one embodiment, a glass slumping system can have a mold and an alignment system that support a glass member to be slumped relative to the mold. The alignment system may have a plurality of alignment members being configured to move away from the glass member as the temperature increases during the slumping process to allow the glass member to bend around the mold without interference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Donald Ross, Adam Stagnaro, Matthew Theobald, Andrew Davidson, Michael Kane Pilliod
  • Publication number: 20130305923
    Abstract: A gas and liquid contacting vessel comprises a distributor apparatus. The distributor apparatus comprising at least one housing rotatable about an axis of the housing for receiving liquid. Each rotatable housing having a distributor region comprising at least one liquid outlet or arrangement of liquid outlets formed in the housing from which liquid is projected from the housing as at least one liquid sheet onto an inner wall of the vessel. A pressurised source of liquid such as via a pump for providing liquid through the liquid outlets in the distributor apparatus to project liquid from the housing at least initially, in a stream of liquid extending continuously along the length of the liquid outlet corresponding to the inner wall of the vessel, and a gas inlet communicating with the gas liquid contacting space, the gas inlet directing gas into contact with the liquid sheets projected from the outlets in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization
    Inventors: Leigh Thomas Wardhaugh, Donald Ross Chase, Edward Anthony Garland, Christopher Baard Solnordal
  • Patent number: 8549882
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for forming complex edges on a glass member through the use of a glass slumping process are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, a method of forming a complex edge in a glass forming process includes grinding an edge of a glass member and polishing the edge of the glass member. Grinding the edge of the glass member causes the edge of the glass member to have a first level of complexity. The method also includes performing a slumping process on the glass member. Performing the slumping process causes the edge of the glass member to have a second level of complexity that is more complex than the first level of complexity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Davidson, Michael Kane Pilliod, Donald Ross
  • Patent number: 8505376
    Abstract: A technique facilitates flow monitoring in a well. A well component is designed for engagement with a well string deployed downhole into a wellbore. The well component has an internal flow passage through which well fluid is flowed. A sensor structure is mounted in the well component along the internal flow passage and comprises at least one sensor designed to sense a parameter related to fluid flow. The sensor structure is movable between a non-intrusive flow position with respect to the internal flow passage and a measurement position within the internal flow passage for measurement of the desired parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Donald Ross
  • Publication number: 20130197996
    Abstract: A method for generating bids for a group of keywords includes accessing, over a computer network, budget data and historical spend data for at least two groups of keywords. The method also includes determining a baseline portion of a budget to be allocated to a first group of keywords. The method also includes predicting, with reference to the historical spend data and the historical budget allocation data, an unspent amount. The method also includes calculating, based upon at least one adjustable allocation parameter, a first portion of the unspent amount to be allocated. The method also includes allocating the baseline portion and the first portion of the unspent amount to the first group of keywords. The method also includes allocating a second portion of the unspent amount to the second group of keywords. The method also includes generating bids for the first group of keywords.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventors: Carl A. Dunham, Donald Ross Gardner, III, Bradd Elden Libby
  • Patent number: 8336334
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for alignment of a glass member for high temperature processing are disclosed. The high temperature processing can, for example, pertain to a slumping process to mold glass into a predetermined shape (e.g., a three-dimensional shape). In one embodiment, a glass slumping system can have a mold and an alignment system that support a glass member to be slumped relative to the mold. The alignment system may have a plurality of alignment members being configured to move away from the glass member as the temperature increases during the slumping process to allow the glass member to bend around the mold without interference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Ross, Adam Stagnaro, Matthew Theobald, Andrew Davidson, Michael Kane Pilliod
  • Patent number: 8322415
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deploying one or more sensors into a wellbore. The method can include at least partially embedding one or more sensors in one or more swellable elements; conveying the one or more sensors and the one or more swellable elements into the wellbore; at least partially swelling one or more of the swellable elements; and measuring at least one wellbore property with the one or more sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Ives Loretz, Carlos Araque, Muhammad Shafiq, Donald Ross
  • Publication number: 20120103082
    Abstract: A technique facilitates flow monitoring in a well. A well component is designed for engagement with a well string deployed downhole into a wellbore. The well component has an internal flow passage through which well fluid is flowed. A sensor structure is mounted in the well component along the internal flow passage and comprises at least one sensor designed to sense a parameter related to fluid flow. The sensor structure is movable between a non-intrusive flow position with respect to the internal flow passage and a measurement position within the internal flow passage for measurement of the desired parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Donald Ross
  • Patent number: 8136522
    Abstract: A continuous positive airway pressure device which includes:—an inflatable breathable air reservoir provided with an air inlet/outlet;—a pressurized gas reservoir arranged to apply a predetermined substantially constant pressure on the breathable air reservoir, irrespective of the degree of inflation of the breathable air reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Lifevent Medical Limited
    Inventors: Donald Ross McIntyre, Cindy McIntyre, legal representative, James Edward Miles, Geoffrey Mark Shaw, Michael William Ryan, William Jesse Chaloner, Terence James Smith, Lawrence Gordon Alloo, Robert Charles Berry
  • Publication number: 20110174659
    Abstract: An embodiment of an energy absorbing container may include a shell formed of a plastic material, one or more energy absorbing components for absorbing energy resulting from impact loads, and an opening mechanism for opening the container and allowing the placement or removal of a bottle therefrom. The energy absorbing components securing a bottle stored within the container to may inhibit or prevent movement of the bottle within the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Benjamin Richard Guelkner, Robert Brett Holben, Robert Burton Brownell, JR., Russell Joseph Kroll, Suzuko Hisata, Steven Craig Vandeberg, Kirk William Charles, Angus Donald Ross McLead
  • Publication number: 20110072856
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for forming complex edges on a glass member through the use of a glass slumping process are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, a method of forming a complex edge in a glass forming process includes grinding an edge of a glass member and polishing the edge of the glass member. Grinding the edge of the glass member causes the edge of the glass member to have a first level of complexity. The method also includes performing a slumping process on the glass member. Performing the slumping process causes the edge of the glass member to have a second level of complexity that is more complex than the first level of complexity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Andrew Davidson, Michael Kane Pilliod, Donald Ross
  • Publication number: 20110061862
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deploying one or more sensors into a wellbore. The method can include at least partially embedding one or more sensors in one or more swellable elements; conveying the one or more sensors and the one or more swellable elements into the wellbore; at least partially swelling one or more of the swellable elements; and measuring at least one wellbore property with the one or more sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ives Loretz, Carlos Araque, Muhammad Shafiq, Donald Ross