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).

  • Patent number: 11741170
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Eurekster Search Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Julian Malcolm Cone, Gary Lee Franklin, Michael Arthur Grantham, Wayne Alistair Munro, Grant James Ryan, Shaun William Ryan, William Ferguson Stalker
  • Patent number: 11720979
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcolm Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
  • Publication number: 20220067843
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcom Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
  • Patent number: 11069004
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcom Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
  • Patent number: 10949933
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcom Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
  • Publication number: 20200210495
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Eurekster, Inc.
    Inventors: Julian Malcolm Cone, Gary Lee Franklin, Michael Arthur Grantham, Wayne Alistair Munro, Grant James Ryan, Shaun William Ryan, William Ferguson Stalker
  • Publication number: 20200143484
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcom Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
  • Patent number: 10585950
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Eurekster, Inc.
    Inventors: Julian Malcolm Cone, Gary Lee Franklin, Michael Arthur Grantham, Wayne Alistair Munro, Grant James Ryan, Shaun William Ryan, William Ferguson Stalker
  • Publication number: 20200034938
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcom Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
  • Publication number: 20190244307
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcom Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
  • Patent number: 10373272
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcom Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
  • Publication number: 20170301042
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcom Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
  • Publication number: 20170011124
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Eurekster, Inc.
    Inventors: Julian Malcolm Cone, Gary Lee Franklin, Michael Arthur Grantham, Wayne Alistair Munro, Grant James Ryan, Shaun William Ryan, William Ferguson Stalker
  • Patent number: 9519937
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcolm Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
  • Patent number: 9489464
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Eurekster, Inc.
    Inventors: Julian Malcolm Cone, Gary Lee Franklin, Michael Arthur Grantham, Wayne Alistair Munro, Grant James Ryan, Shaun William Ryan, William Ferguson Stalker
  • Publication number: 20160269383
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcom Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
  • Patent number: 9305318
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcolm Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
  • Patent number: 9114843
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: PROJECTGARLIC LIMITED
    Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Peter Lloyd Higgins, Caleb Peter Smith
  • Publication number: 20140058965
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Gary Lee Franklin, Julian Malcolm Cone, William Ferguson Stalker, Derick Ian Robinson
  • Patent number: D728822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Purepodz Limited
    Inventors: Grant James Ryan, Peter Lloyd Higgins