Patents by Inventor Howard Stephens

Howard Stephens 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: 20240089199
    Abstract: A primary internet connection via a gateway or router located at a premises may be used to route internet traffic from devices located at the premises. A change in the primary internet connection, such as a loss or a degradation of the connection, may occur. Based on the change in the primary internet connection, metrics of alternative internet connections, such as cellular or hotspot connections, may be used to select one of the alternative internet connections. Internet traffic may be routed via the selected alternative internet connection until the primary internet connection is reestablished or improves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventor: James Howard STEPHENS, JR.
  • Patent number: 11863436
    Abstract: A primary internet connection via a gateway or router located at a premises may be used to route internet traffic from devices located at the premises. A change in the primary internet connection, such as a loss or a degradation of the connection, may occur. Based on the change in the primary internet connection, metrics of alternative internet connections, such as cellular or hotspot connections, may be used to select one of the alternative internet connections. Internet traffic may be routed via the selected alternative internet connection until the primary internet connection is reestablished or improves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventor: James Howard Stephens, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20230269179
    Abstract: A primary internet connection via a gateway or router located at a premises may be used to route internet traffic from devices located at the premises. A change in the primary internet connection, such as a loss or a degradation of the connection, may occur. Based on the change in the primary internet connection, metrics of alternative internet connections, such as cellular or hotspot connections, may be used to select one of the alternative internet connections. Internet traffic may be routed via the selected alternative internet connection until the primary internet connection is reestablished or improves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventor: James Howard STEPHENS, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11601363
    Abstract: A primary internet connection via a gateway or router located at a premises may be used to route internet traffic from devices located at the premises. A change in the primary internet connection, such as a loss or a degradation of the connection, may occur. Based on the change in the primary internet connection, metrics of alternative internet connections, such as cellular or hotspot connections, may be used to select one of the alternative internet connections. Internet traffic may be routed via the selected alternative internet connection until the primary internet connection is reestablished or improves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventor: James Howard Stephens, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220368627
    Abstract: A primary internet connection via a gateway or router located at a premises may be used to route internet traffic from devices located at the premises. A change in the primary internet connection, such as a loss or a degradation of the connection, may occur. Based on the change in the primary internet connection, metrics of alternative internet connections, such as cellular or hotspot connections, may be used to select one of the alternative internet connections. Internet traffic may be routed via the selected alternative internet connection until the primary internet connection is reestablished or improves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventor: James Howard Stephens, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200081875
    Abstract: Methods and systems for processing, analyzing, and managing information are disclosed. An example method can comprise receiving at least two data groups. Each of the at least two data groups can comprise one or more values. An example method can also comprise associating the at least two data groups based on a first value being in each of the at least two data groups. Associating the at least two data groups can comprise iteratively performing a union operation on the at least two data groups. An example method can further comprise providing a suggestion to add a second value from one data group of the at least two data groups to another data group of the at least two data groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: James Howard Stephens, JR., Derek Russell McGowan
  • Patent number: 10311156
    Abstract: Methods and systems for processing, analyzing, and managing information are disclosed. An example method can comprise receiving at least two data groups. Each of the at least two data groups can comprise one or more values. An example method can also comprise associating the at least two data groups based on a first value being in each of the at least two data groups. Associating the at least two data groups can comprise iteratively performing a union operation on the at least two data groups. An example method can further comprise providing a suggestion to add a second value from one data group of the at least two data groups to another data group of the at least two data groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: James Howard Stephens, Jr., Derek Russell McGowan
  • Publication number: 20140358933
    Abstract: Methods and systems for processing, analyzing, and managing information are disclosed. An example method can comprise receiving at least two data groups. Each of the at least two data groups can comprise one or more values. An example method can also comprise associating the at least two data groups based on a first value being in each of the at least two data groups. Associating the at least two data groups can comprise iteratively performing a union operation on the at least two data groups. An example method can further comprise providing a suggestion to add a second value from one data group of the at least two data groups to another data group of the at least two data groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: James Howard Stephens, JR., Derek Russell McGowan
  • Patent number: 8876714
    Abstract: Certain aspects and examples are directed to systems and methods for assessing risk of chromosomal disorders. Certain embodiments are directed to systems and methods that use nuchal translucency values from both twins to provide a fetus specific risk of a chromosomal disorder in at least one fetus of the twins fetuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Wallac Oy
    Inventor: Howard Stephen Cuckle
  • Publication number: 20120013132
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to a power system for a vehicle. The power system includes a first power source that is configured to provide power to the wheels of the vehicle. The power system further includes a second power source, an electrical system powered by the second power source, and an accessory powered by the second power source. The first power source does not provide power to the electrical system or to the accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Howard Stephen LeBeau, Ronald Eugene Hannold, Sherman Manley, William Frederick Foster
  • Publication number: 20110221589
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to a light system for use in a vehicle. The light system includes a door coupled to the vehicle, a portion of the door having a surface that is visible from outside of the vehicle when the door is opened, and an illumination device disposed on the door and comprising a plurality of illuminated elements. The illumination device is visible from outside of the vehicle when the door is opened. The illuminated elements are capable of being illuminated in a pattered sequence after the door is opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Howard Stephen LeBeau, William Frederick Foster, Ronald Eugene Hannold
  • Publication number: 20110208053
    Abstract: Certain aspects and examples are directed to systems and methods for assessing risk of chromosomal disorders. Certain embodiments are directed to systems and methods that use nuchal translucency values from both twins to provide a fetus specific risk of a chromosomal disorder in at least one fetus of the twins fetuses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: WALLAC OY
    Inventor: Howard Stephen Cuckle
  • Publication number: 20090315704
    Abstract: The present invention provides a luggage finder that uses navigation system technology to locate baggage. A navigation system beacon device (NSBD) is stored in, on or near a luggage item, and is turned off and on respectively by an accelerometer during take-off and landing of aircraft, such that the transmitted reporting signal is disabled while the plane is in flight. A signal from the NSBD is transmitted to a central server, from which the location of the baggage is communicated to its owner by an email message or by a posting at a web site that can be accessed by the owner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: Global Biomedical Development, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company
    Inventors: Howard Stephen Rosing, Richard John Cross
  • Patent number: 7168628
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device for monitoring the operation of a control valve (1), which is adapted to supply fluid at a predetermined temperature via an outlet (4). The device includes a sensor (10) adapted to be coupled to the outlet (4) so as to sense the temperature of the fluid. An indication device (16) and a processor (18) are provided. In use, the processor is adapted to determine the temperature of the fluid from the sensor and, provide an indication of this via the indication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Smart Flow Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Howard Stephen Sheeran, Jeffrey James Watts, Christopher Joachim Bullen, Scott Milan, Paul Degnan, Timothy Fisher
  • Patent number: 7128514
    Abstract: A clip has a retainer for securing the clip and a wire harness to a bolt protruding from a vehicle surface. The retainer includes a beam having an aperture with an inner wall. The aperture receives the bolt. A flange projects into the aperture from the wall. An opening in the wall opposite the flange communicates with a passage in the beam. A sliding component of the retainer has a flanged end for insertion into the passage and through the beam into the aperture. The flange and the flanged end of the component are received between selected threads of the bolt to clamp the bolt in the aperture. Projections extending from opposite edges of the sliding component are received in cavities along side walls of the beam passage in positions corresponding to the size of the bolt. The projections and cavities cooperate to secure the sliding component in the beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Yazaki North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard Stephen Le Beau
  • Patent number: 7033194
    Abstract: A first electrical wire terminal is designed to mate with a second, identical electrical wire terminal rotated ninety degrees about a longitudinal axis and turned to face the first terminal. In one embodiment, the first and second terminals each have an insertion member and a semi-rectangular receiving member forming a slot. The slot has a bowed side providing a resilient contact surface biased against the insertion member. The insertion member and the receiving member are arranged in a pattern such that they have adjacent edges with the insertion member extending perpendicular to the receiving member. The receiving member includes an aperture for accepting a projection on the insertion member to help maintain the electrical contact. In another embodiment, each terminal has a pair of insertion members and a pair of receiving members. The pairs are arranged in a box-like pattern with the insertion members having adjacent edges and the receiving members having adjacent edges as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Yazaki North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard Stephen Le Beau
  • Patent number: 6916315
    Abstract: Methods of operating and logging the usage of a photo-thermal epilation apparatus provide for the logging of usage information as the apparatus is employed for each epilation session. The operational information may be applied to determine when calibration is required, if additional usage funds must be paid before additional sessions may be conducted, and or when and who conducted epilation sessions with the apparatus. A usage log may be stored within a database that contains entries of operation or usage information. Each usage log entry may include information associated with a client, an operator, as well as other useful information related to the usage of the apparatus. The apparatus may further be configured to communicate with at least one remote computer. The communication with the remote computer may be included for enabling operation and usage of the apparatus to be metered, monitored, and or purchased in pre-determined usage allotments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Inventors: Kenneth Lawrence Short, Howard Stephen Bertan
  • Publication number: 20040149831
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device for monitoring the operation of a control valve (1), which is adapted to supply fluid at a predetermined temperature via an outlet (4). The device includes a sensor (10) adapted to be coupled to the outlet (4) so as to sense the temperature of the fluid. An indication device (16) and a processor (18) are provided. In use, the processor is adapted to determine the temperature of the fluid from the sensor and, provide an indication of this via the indication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Howard Stephen Sheeran, Jeffrey James Watts, Christopher Joachim Bullen, Scott Milan, Paul Degnan, Timothy Fisher
  • Patent number: 6719753
    Abstract: A method and structure for energizing a flash lamp for producing a high energy light pulse, with the flash lamp energized by a flattened and extended current pulse. The method includes collecting and storing energy for delivery to the flash lamp when triggered. A triggering of the flash lamp resulting in a delivering of the collected and stored energy to the flash lamp in the form of an amplitude controlled (flattened) and duration controlled (extended) current pulse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventors: Howard Stephen Bertan, Kenneth Lawrence Short
  • Publication number: 20040068255
    Abstract: Methods of operating and logging the usage of a photo-thermal epilation apparatus provide for the logging of usage information as the apparatus is employed for each epilation session. The operational information may be applied to determine when calibration is required, if additional usage funds must be paid before additional sessions may be conducted, and or when and who conducted epilation sessions with the apparatus. A usage log may be stored within a database that contains entries of operation or usage information. Each usage log entry may include information associated with a client, an operator, as well as other useful information related to the usage of the apparatus. The apparatus may further be configured to communicate with at least one remote computer. The communication with the remote computer may be included for enabling operation and usage of the apparatus to be metered, monitored, and or purchased in pre-determined usage allotments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Kenneth Lawrence Short, Howard Stephen Bertan