Patents by Inventor Gordon Scott Mindrum
Gordon Scott Mindrum 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).
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Publication number: 20220180294Abstract: An intake management system provides a number of tools and features to memorial event providers. The intake system is configured to provide appropriate and necessary intake forms to an event planner via configured devices, and may also pre-populate fields of the forms based upon information from an automatically generated intake dossier, from friends and family of the memorialized person, and from custom configured rules. During an event planning interview, the system provides tools and features that provide flexibility to planners in order to increase the accuracy of event details and improve customer experience. This system may be combined with custody tracking of remains during event preparation, which may be implemented within a custody tracked environment in order to track remains, reduce mistakes, and drive event management based upon transit between areas of the tracked environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Clifford James Campbell, Matthew Garett Howes, John K. Sentz, Gordon Scott Mindrum
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Patent number: 11120374Abstract: An intake management system provides a number of tools and features to memorial event providers. The intake system is configured to provide appropriate and necessary intake forms to an event planner via configured devices, and may also pre-populate fields of the forms based upon information from an automatically generated intake dossier, from friends and family of the memorialized person, and from custom configured rules. During an event planning interview, the system provides tools and features that provide flexibility to planners in order to increase the accuracy of event details and improve customer experience. This system may be combined with custody tracking of remains during event preparation, which may be implemented within a custody tracked environment in order to track remains, reduce mistakes, and drive event management based upon transit between areas of the tracked environment.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: CRÄKN, LLCInventors: Clifford James Campbell, Matthew Garett Howes, John K. Sentz, Gordon Scott Mindrum
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Publication number: 20200311651Abstract: An intake management system provides a number of tools and features to memorial event providers. The intake system is configured to provide appropriate and necessary intake forms to an event planner via configured devices, and may also pre-populate fields of the forms based upon information from an automatically generated intake dossier, from friends and family of the memorialized person, and from custom configured rules. During an event planning interview, the system provides tools and features that provide flexibility to planners in order to increase the accuracy of event details and improve customer experience. This system may be combined with custody tracking of remains during event preparation, which may be implemented within a custody tracked environment in order to track remains, reduce mistakes, and drive event management based upon transit between areas of the tracked environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Clifford James Campbell, Matthew Garett Howes, John K. Sentz, Gordon Scott Mindrum
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Patent number: 9959017Abstract: Book definitions can be dynamically created based on content provided by a user. Such dynamic creation can include organization of user-supplied content into appropriate form, adjustment of book cover properties to match the user-supplied content, and verification that the user supplied content is appropriate for presentation in book form. Various interfaces can also be provided which allow users to generate a book definition based on a minimum of information.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventor: Gordon Scott Mindrum
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Publication number: 20170293603Abstract: A publisher is configured to receive a plurality of inputs such as audio, imagery, text, responses to questionnaires, and the like. The publisher is also operable to access a registry having pre-existing information and content. A user may submit inputs, and may further make selections relating to how the inputs will be processed by the publisher. The publisher is operable to process the inputs in accordance with the user's selections to produce any of a variety of outputs. Outputs of the publisher may include books, sound recordings, newspapers, web pages, movies, prayer cards, collages/montages, and the like. The publisher is also operable to automatically generate a biographical text about a deceased friend or relative of the user, based on inputs and selections provided by the user. The publisher may also provide voice-overs for movies automatically generated using image input, audio input, and selections provided by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson, Gordon Scott Mindrum
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Patent number: 9200469Abstract: An apparatus includes a memorial structure and a readable code. The memorial structure is associated with a deceased individual. The readable code is operable to provide information relating to the geographical location of the deceased individual.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: MAKING EVERLASTING MEMORIES, L.L.C.Inventor: Gordon Scott Mindrum
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Publication number: 20150026631Abstract: Book definitions can be dynamically created based on content provided by a user. Such dynamic creation can include organization of user-supplied content into appropriate form, adjustment of book cover properties to match the user-supplied content, and verification that the user supplied content is appropriate for presentation in book form. Various interfaces can also be provided which allow users to generate a book definition based on a minimum of information.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventor: Gordon Scott Mindrum
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Patent number: 8856659Abstract: Book definitions can be dynamically created based on content provided by a user. Such dynamic creation can include organization of user-supplied content into appropriate form, adjustment of book cover properties to match the user-supplied content, and verification that the user supplied content is appropriate for presentation in book form. Various interfaces can also be provided which allow users to generate a book definition based on a minimum of information.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2011Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventor: Gordon Scott Mindrum
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Patent number: 8633995Abstract: Images captured at a venue and relating to one or more patrons of the venue are incorporated into one or more products in accordance with image selections and/or product selections made by the patron(s). The images may be captured at venues with a variety of image capture devices such as pre-mounted cameras, cell phones, cameras brought by patrons to the venue, or cameras provided to patrons by the venue or another entity. The patrons may obtain products such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, prints, slideshows, or other products incorporating one or more selected images. Patrons may also view the images on portable electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Patent number: 8555174Abstract: An image submission system comprises a server, a client, and a scanner. A scanner interface software module is loaded on the client for operating the scanner. An image submission software module loaded on the server remotely receives instructions through an Internet browser at the client, and presents a single click interface feature operable to receive a single click input by the user at the client, via the Internet browser. A control software module loaded on the client is in communication with the image submission software module, and is operative to direct the scanner interface software module to scan an image on the scanner and upload the scanned image to the remote server in response to a single click input by the user via the single click interface feature. A user may thus have an image both scanned an uploaded to a server, in response the same single click.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2008Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, Ltd.Inventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Patent number: 8522155Abstract: An interactive user interface on a computer system for presenting information about a deceased person comprises a viewable screen image. A plurality of types of life related recordations are associated with a time during the person's life. The user interface further includes a plurality of selection options. Each of the selection options corresponds to at least one type of recordation. The viewable screen image also presents an interactive timeline that is operable to effect a selection of time. The timeline is associated with at least a portion of the plurality of recordations such that when a specific time is selected the user interface presents one or more recordations that correspond to the selected time. The interface may also include a historical information feature that is operable to provide historical information relating to times during the deceased person's life, with the historical information being independent of the deceased person.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2008Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, Ltd.Inventor: Gordon Scott Mindrum
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Publication number: 20120291211Abstract: A cleaning apparatus configured to clean a consumable drink or food container includes a handle portion, a bristle base, and a plurality of bristles. The handle portion, which is generally cylindraceous, includes a first end, a second end, a grip, and an end portion. The grip is positioned proximate to the first end and comprises a gripping feature. The gripping feature is configured to facilitate gripping of the cleaning apparatus by a user. The end portion is positioned proximate to the second end and includes an attachment structure. The attachment structure is configured to enable attachment of the cleaning apparatus to an accessory. The bristle base is capable of being positioned adjacent to the first end of the handle portion. The plurality of bristles are attached to and project outwardly from the bristle base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: CAN-IT LLCInventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Olga Cubells Piehler
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Publication number: 20120206342Abstract: A system to access information about a deceased individual includes a memory device and a mobile unit. The memory device contains a non-volatile computer readable medium to store the information on the deceased individual. The mobile unit interfaces with the memory device to access the information. The memory device may include a memory tube or a microchip. In some versions, the memory device may be mounted to a headstone or associated with the gravesite. The mobile unit may include a viewing screen to display information about the deceased individual via a user interface. In another version, a computer may host the information and an identifier is used by a mobile unit to access the information. The identifier may be associated with a burial site. In some versions, the identifier is an electronic identifier that communicatively couples to the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: MAKING EVERLASTING MEMORIES, LLC.Inventor: Gordon Scott Mindrum
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Patent number: 8234251Abstract: A method of archiving recordations includes providing a storage device in communication with a network. A plurality of recordations are received from a first user, and relate to a specific person. The plurality of recordations include medical records, and are transmitted from the first user via the network from a first remote computer. The recordations are stored on the storage device. A second user is given access to at least a portion of the stored recordations through a second remote computer via the network. A method may also include receiving hard copies of medical records from a customer. The hard copies may be digitized, which may include scanning the hard copies or copying information from the medical records onto a computer in communication with the storage device. The hard copies may be returned to the customer, along with the digitized medical records in a computer readable form.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2008Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventor: Gordon Scott Mindrum
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Publication number: 20120173971Abstract: A publisher is configured to receive a plurality of inputs such as audio, imagery, text, responses to questionnaires, and the like. The publisher is also operable to access a registry having pre-existing information and content. A user may submit inputs, and may further make selections relating to how the inputs will be processed by the publisher. The publisher is operable to process the inputs in accordance with the user's selections to produce any of a variety of outputs. Outputs of the publisher may include books, sound recordings, newspapers, web pages, movies, prayer cards, collages/montages, and the like. The publisher is also operable to automatically generate a biographical text about a deceased friend or relative of the user, based on inputs and selections provided by the user. The publisher may also provide voice-overs for movies automatically generated using image input, audio input, and selections provided by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventors: Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson, Gordon Scott Mindrum
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Publication number: 20120170870Abstract: Images captured at a venue and relating to one or more patrons of the venue are incorporated into one or more products in accordance with image selections and/or product selections made by the patron(s). The images may be captured at venues with a variety of image capture devices such as pre-mounted cameras, cell phones, cameras brought by patrons to the venue, or cameras provided to patrons by the venue or another entity. The patrons may obtain products such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, prints, slideshows, or other products incorporating one or more selected images. Patrons may also view the images on portable electronic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: MAKING EVERLASTING MEMORIES, LLCInventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Patent number: 8159546Abstract: Images captured at a venue and relating to one or more patrons of the venue are incorporated into one or more products in accordance with image selections and/or product selections made by the patron(s). The images may be captured at venues with a variety of image capture devices such as pre-mounted cameras, cell phones, cameras brought by patrons to the venue, or cameras provided to patrons by the venue or another entity. The patrons may obtain products such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, prints, slideshows, or other products incorporating one or more selected images. Patrons may also view the images on portable electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Publication number: 20110296335Abstract: Book definitions can be dynamically created based on content provided by a user. Such dynamic creation can include organization of user-supplied content into appropriate form, adjustment of book cover properties to match the user-supplied content, and verification that the user supplied content is appropriate for presentation in book form. Various interfaces can also be provided which allow users to generate a book definition based on a minimum of information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventor: Gordon Scott Mindrum
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Patent number: 7984380Abstract: Book definitions can be dynamically created based on content provided by a user. Such dynamic creation can include organization of user-supplied content into appropriate form, adjustment of book cover properties to match the user-supplied content, and verification that the user supplied content is appropriate for presentation in book form. Various interfaces can also be provided which allow users to generate a book definition based on a minimum of information.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventor: Gordon Scott Mindrum
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Publication number: 20110126369Abstract: A cleaning apparatus configured to clean a consumable drink or food container includes a handle portion, a bristle base, and a plurality of bristles. The handle portion, which is generally cylindraceous, includes a first end, a second end, a grip, and an end portion. The grip is positioned proximate to the first end and comprises a gripping feature. The gripping feature is configured to facilitate gripping of the cleaning apparatus by a user. The end portion is positioned proximate to the second end and includes an attachment structure. The attachment structure is configured to enable attachment of the cleaning apparatus to an accessory. The bristle base is capable of being positioned adjacent to the first end of the handle portion. The plurality of bristles are attached to and project outwardly from the bristle base.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: CAN-IT LLCInventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Olga Cubells Piehler