Patents by Inventor Grant James Ryan
Grant James Ryan 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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Patent number: 11741170Abstract: A search engine system capable of displaying indicative information to a user from searches performed by entities connected directly or indirectly to the user, wherein said system includes at least one host computer processor connectable to one or more network(s), a database accessible over said network(s), a plurality of data input devices connectable to said network(s) said search engine being accessible over said network(s).Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Eurekster Search Solutions LLCInventors: Julian Malcolm Cone, Gary Lee Franklin, Michael Arthur Grantham, Wayne Alistair Munro, Grant James Ryan, Shaun William Ryan, William Ferguson Stalker
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Patent number: 11720979Abstract: A method of forming unique, private, personal, virtual social networks on a social network system that includes a database storing data relating to corresponding user entities. The method includes: a first user entity sending an invitation to a second user entity, recording in the database the second user entity as a direct contact of the first user entity and determining that third user entities, directly connected to the second user entity, are indirect contacts. A unique, personal, social network formed from direct and indirect contacts is thereby created for each user entity. Each user entity is able to control privacy of its data with respect to other user entities depending on the connection factor to that other entity and/or that other entity's attributes. Each user entity is able to take the role of provider or participant in applications where the provider provides an item or service to the participant.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Zoom Video Communications, Inc.Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcolm Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
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Publication number: 20220067843Abstract: A method of forming unique, private, personal, virtual social networks on a social network system that includes a database storing data relating to corresponding user entities. The method includes: a first user entity sending an invitation to a second user entity, recording in the database the second user entity as a direct contact of the first user entity and determining that third user entities, directly connected to the second user entity, are indirect contacts. A unique, personal, social network formed from direct and indirect contacts is thereby created for each user entity. Each user entity is able to control privacy of its data with respect to other user entities depending on the connection factor to that other entity and/or that other entity's attributes. Each user entity is able to take the role of provider or participant in applications where the provider provides an item or service to the participant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcom Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
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Patent number: 11069004Abstract: A method of forming unique, private, personal, virtual social networks on a social network system that includes a database storing data relating to corresponding user entities. The method includes: a first user entity sending an invitation to a second user entity, recording in the database the second user entity as a direct contact of the first user entity and determining that third user entities, directly connected to the second user entity, are indirect contacts. A unique, personal, social network formed from direct and indirect contacts is thereby created for each user entity. Each user entity is able to control privacy of its data with respect to other user entities depending on the connection factor to that other entity and/or that other entity's attributes. Each user entity is able to take the role of provider or participant in applications where the provider provides an item or service to the participant.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: INTEL CORPORATIONInventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcom Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
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Patent number: 10949933Abstract: A method of forming unique, private, personal, virtual social networks on a social network system that includes a database storing data relating to corresponding user entities. The method includes: a first user entity sending an invitation to a second user entity, recording in the database the second user entity as a direct contact of the first user entity and determining that third user entities, directly connected to the second user entity, are indirect contacts. A unique, personal, social network formed from direct and indirect contacts is thereby created for each user entity. Each user entity is able to control privacy of its data with respect to other user entities depending on the connection factor to that other entity and/or that other entity's attributes. Each user entity is able to take the role of provider or participant in applications where the provider provides an item or service to the participant.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcom Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
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Publication number: 20200210495Abstract: A search engine system capable of displaying indicative information to a user from searches performed by entities connected directly or indirectly to the user, wherein said system includes at least one host computer processor connectable to one or more network(s), a database accessible over said network(s), a plurality of data input devices connectable to said network(s) said search engine being accessible over said network(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: Eurekster, Inc.Inventors: Julian Malcolm Cone, Gary Lee Franklin, Michael Arthur Grantham, Wayne Alistair Munro, Grant James Ryan, Shaun William Ryan, William Ferguson Stalker
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Publication number: 20200143484Abstract: A method of forming unique, private, personal, virtual social networks on a social network system that includes a database storing data relating to corresponding user entities. The method includes: a first user entity sending an invitation to a second user entity, recording in the database the second user entity as a direct contact of the first user entity and determining that third user entities, directly connected to the second user entity, are indirect contacts. A unique, personal, social network formed from direct and indirect contacts is thereby created for each user entity. Each user entity is able to control privacy of its data with respect to other user entities depending on the connection factor to that other entity and/or that other entity's attributes. Each user entity is able to take the role of provider or participant in applications where the provider provides an item or service to the participant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcom Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
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Patent number: 10585950Abstract: A search engine system capable of displaying indicative information to a user from searches performed by entities connected directly or indirectly to the user, wherein said system includes at least one host computer processor connectable to one or more network(s), a database accessible over said network(s), a plurality of data input devices connectable to said network(s) said search engine being accessible over said network(s).Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2016Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Eurekster, Inc.Inventors: Julian Malcolm Cone, Gary Lee Franklin, Michael Arthur Grantham, Wayne Alistair Munro, Grant James Ryan, Shaun William Ryan, William Ferguson Stalker
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Publication number: 20200034938Abstract: A method of forming unique, private, personal, virtual social networks on a social network system that includes a database storing data relating to corresponding user entities. The method includes: a first user entity sending an invitation to a second user entity, recording in the database the second user entity as a direct contact of the first user entity and determining that third user entities, directly connected to the second user entity, are indirect contacts. A unique, personal, social network formed from direct and indirect contacts is thereby created for each user entity. Each user entity is able to control privacy of its data with respect to other user entities depending on the connection factor to that other entity and/or that other entity's attributes. Each user entity is able to take the role of provider or participant in applications where the provider provides an item or service to the participant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcom Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
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Publication number: 20190244307Abstract: A method of forming unique, private, personal, virtual social networks on a social network system that includes a database storing data relating to corresponding user entities. The method includes: a first user entity sending an invitation to a second user entity, recording in the database the second user entity as a direct contact of the first user entity and determining that third user entities, directly connected to the second user entity, are indirect contacts. A unique, personal, social network formed from direct and indirect contacts is thereby created for each user entity. Each user entity is able to control privacy of its data with respect to other user entities depending on the connection factor to that other entity and/or that other entity's attributes. Each user entity is able to take the role of provider or participant in applications where the provider provides an item or service to the participant.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2018Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcom Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
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Patent number: 10373272Abstract: A method of forming unique, private, personal, virtual social networks on a social network system that includes a database storing data relating to corresponding user entities. The method includes: a first user entity sending an invitation to a second user entity, recording in the database the second user entity as a direct contact of the first user entity and determining that third user entities, directly connected to the second user entity, are indirect contacts. A unique, personal, social network formed from direct and indirect contacts is thereby created for each user entity. Each user entity is able to control privacy of its data with respect to other user entities depending on the connection factor to that other entity and/or that other entity's attributes. Each user entity is able to take the role of provider or participant in applications where the provider provides an item or service to the participant.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: INTEL CORPORATIONInventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcom Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
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Publication number: 20170301042Abstract: A method of forming unique, private, personal, virtual social networks on a social network system that includes a database storing data relating to corresponding user entities. The method includes: a first user entity sending an invitation to a second user entity, recording in the database the second user entity as a direct contact of the first user entity and determining that third user entities, directly connected to the second user entity, are indirect contacts. A unique, personal, social network formed from direct and indirect contacts is thereby created for each user entity. Each user entity is able to control privacy of its data with respect to other user entities depending on the connection factor to that other entity and/or that other entity's attributes. Each user entity is able to take the role of provider or participant in applications where the provider provides an item or service to the participant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcom Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
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Publication number: 20170011124Abstract: A search engine system capable of displaying indicative information to a user from searches performed by entities connected directly or indirectly to the user, wherein said system includes at least one host computer processor connectable to one or more network(s), a database accessible over said network(s), a plurality of data input devices connectable to said network(s) said search engine being accessible over said network(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Eurekster, Inc.Inventors: Julian Malcolm Cone, Gary Lee Franklin, Michael Arthur Grantham, Wayne Alistair Munro, Grant James Ryan, Shaun William Ryan, William Ferguson Stalker
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Patent number: 9519937Abstract: A method of forming unique, private, personal, virtual social networks on a social network system that includes a database storing data relating to corresponding user entities. The method includes: a first user entity sending an invitation to a second user entity, recording in the database the second user entity as a direct contact of the first user entity and determining that third user entities, directly connected to the second user entity, are indirect contacts. A unique, personal, social network formed from direct and indirect contacts is thereby created for each user entity. Each user entity is able to control privacy of its data with respect to other user entities depending on the connection factor to that other entity and/or that other entity's attributes. Each user entity is able to take the role of provider or participant in applications where the provider provides an item or service to the participant.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2013Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcolm Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
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Patent number: 9489464Abstract: A search engine system capable of displaying indicative information to a user from searches performed by entities connected directly or indirectly to the user, wherein said system includes at least one host computer processor connectable to one or more network(s), a database accessible over said network(s), a plurality of data input devices connectable to said network(s) said search engine being accessible over said network(s).Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Eurekster, Inc.Inventors: Julian Malcolm Cone, Gary Lee Franklin, Michael Arthur Grantham, Wayne Alistair Munro, Grant James Ryan, Shaun William Ryan, William Ferguson Stalker
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Publication number: 20160269383Abstract: A method of forming unique, private, personal, virtual social networks on a social network system that includes a database storing data relating to corresponding user entities. The method includes: a first user entity sending an invitation to a second user entity, recording in the database the second user entity as a direct contact of the first user entity and determining that third user entities, directly connected to the second user entity, are indirect contacts. A unique, personal, social network formed from direct and indirect contacts is thereby created for each user entity. Each user entity is able to control privacy of its data with respect to other user entities depending on the connection factor to that other entity and/or that other entity's attributes. Each user entity is able to take the role of provider or participant in applications where the provider provides an item or service to the participant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcom Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
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Patent number: 9305318Abstract: A method of forming unique, private, personal, virtual social networks on a social network system that includes a database storing data relating to corresponding user entities. The method includes: a first user entity sending an invitation to a second user entity, recording in the database the second user entity as a direct contact of the first user entity and determining that third user entities, directly connected to the second user entity, are indirect contacts. A unique, personal, social network formed from direct and indirect contacts is thereby created for each user entity. Each user entity is able to control privacy of its data with respect to other user entities depending on the connection factor to that other entity and/or that other entity's attributes.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcolm Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
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Patent number: 9114843Abstract: A collapsible cycle for use by a rider over a terrain surface comprises a frame having front and rear portions and a seat attached to the frame. A front wheel is rotatably attached to a steering member, the front wheel rotatable in a first plane about a primary axis, and the steering member being pivotally attached to the front frame portion for rotation about a secondary axis orthogonal to the primary axis. A user-operable steering mechanism is coupled to the steering member. A rear wheel is rotatably attached to the rear frame portion and rotatable in a third plane about a tertiary axis. A drive mechanism is operatively coupled to the front and/or rear wheel. The cycle is collapsible from an erect riding configuration to a collapsed configuration by repositioning the front and rear wheels into mutually closer proximity.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: PROJECTGARLIC LIMITEDInventors: Grant James Ryan, Peter Lloyd Higgins, Caleb Peter Smith
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Publication number: 20140058965Abstract: A method of forming unique, private, personal, virtual social networks on a social network system that includes a database storing data relating to corresponding user entities. The method includes: a first user entity sending an invitation to a second user entity, recording in the database the second user entity as a direct contact of the first user entity and determining that third user entities, directly connected to the second user entity, are indirect contacts. A unique, personal, social network formed from direct and indirect contacts is thereby created for each user entity. Each user entity is able to control privacy of its data with respect to other user entities depending on the connection factor to that other entity and/or that other entity's attributes. Each user entity is able to take the role of provider or participant in applications where the provider provides an item or service to the participant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcolm Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
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Patent number: D728822Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Purepodz LimitedInventors: Grant James Ryan, Peter Lloyd Higgins