Patents by Inventor Jeff Castro
Jeff Castro 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: 20240171618Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for providing an in-line AI virtual assistant are provided. A system includes a session border controller coupled to an end-user device, and a session initiation protocol stack. The session initiation protocol stack includes a processor, and non-transitory computer readable media comprising instructions executable by the processor to: receive, from the session border controller, a call invite request; provision, via the AI virtual assistant service, an AI virtual assistant instance in response to the call invite request; and join the AI virtual assistant instance to a call with the end-user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2024Publication date: May 23, 2024Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventors: Steven M. Casey, Stephen Opferman, Felipe Castro, Jeff Leonard
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Patent number: 9878436Abstract: A handle for a cleaning implement, particularly for a scrub brush includes a resilient handle having a c-shaped bend along its length. The c-shaped bend can be grasped by a user and the handle caused to rotate along an axis defined by the scrubbing end and an upper terminal end.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Jeff Castro
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Publication number: 20120234881Abstract: Load-carrying members for vehicle roofs are disclosed. In some examples, the load-carrying members may be configured for use with a crossbar mounted to a vehicle roof. In some examples, the load-carrying members may include a body and an arm pivotably mounted to the body. The body may have a load-bearing surface and may be configured to engage the crossbar and retain the load-carrying member proximate the crossbar. The arm may be configured to pivot between a first position and a second position and about an axis that is transverse to the crossbar. In some examples, the load-carrying members may include a pair of spaced apart mounting blocks and a clamping member configured to engage the crossbar in opposition to the pair of spaced apart mounting blocks. In some examples, the load-carrying members may be configured for carrying a boat on a vehicle roof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Chris Sautter, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder, Jeff Castro, Eric Roesinger, Kevin Lesley
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Publication number: 20120193381Abstract: Improvements for a carrier configured to be mounted on a roof of a vehicle, including a removable floor cover configured to provide a protective layer on the floor of the carrier and/or to dampen sound produced within the carrier. In some embodiments, the cover may include floor conforming structures such as ribs or apertures, to conform the cover to the floor of the carrier and/or to accommodate mounting structures attached to or integral with the floor of the carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Jeff Castro, Jason Carothers, Steve Rodden, Andrew Austin
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Patent number: 8136708Abstract: Load-carrying members for vehicle roofs are disclosed. In some examples, the load-carrying members may be configured for use with a crossbar mounted to a vehicle roof. In some examples, the load-carrying members may include a body and an arm pivotably mounted to the body. The body may have a load-bearing surface and may be configured to engage the crossbar and retain the load-carrying member proximate the crossbar. The arm may be configured to pivot between a first position and a second position and about an axis that is transverse to the crossbar. In some examples, the load-carrying members may include a pair of spaced apart mounting blocks and a clamping member configured to engage the crossbar in opposition to the pair of spaced apart mounting blocks. In some examples, the load-carrying members may be configured for carrying a boat on a vehicle roof.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.Inventors: Chris Sautter, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder, Jeff Castro, Eric Roesinger, Kevin Lesley
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Publication number: 20110174855Abstract: An elongate cargo box includes a bottom portion and a lid. The bottom portion has clamps for connecting the box to a pair of crossbars on top of a vehicle. The lid is hinged to the bottom by a latch assembly including multiple latch devices. The lid may have transverse beams fastened to an inner surface of the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: Yakima Products, Inc.Inventors: Jason Carothers, Jeff Castro, Dominic D'Andrea
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Patent number: 7980436Abstract: A gear mounting assembly for mounting gear within a vehicle rooftop cargo box. The mounting assembly includes a support platform for mounting gear, and which is configured to fit within a vehicle cargo box. The mounting assembly also includes an attachment mechanism for attaching the support platform to the cargo box, configured to allow rotation of the support platform between a stowed position and a rotated position in which gear is “presented” to a user.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.Inventors: Steve Rodden, Jeff Castro
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Publication number: 20090120982Abstract: Load-carrying members for vehicle roofs are disclosed. In some examples, the load-carrying members may be configured for use with a crossbar mounted to a vehicle roof. In some examples, the load-carrying members may include a body and an arm pivotably mounted to the body. The body may have a load-bearing surface and may be configured to engage the crossbar and retain the load-carrying member proximate the crossbar. The arm may be configured to pivot between a first position and a second position and about an axis that is transverse to the crossbar. In some examples, the load-carrying members may include a pair of spaced apart mounting blocks and a clamping member configured to engage the crossbar in opposition to the pair of spaced apart mounting blocks. In some examples, the load-carrying members may be configured for carrying a boat on a vehicle roof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Chris Sautter, Mike Kemery, Zac Elder, Jeff Castro, Eric Roesinger, Kevin Lesley
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Publication number: 20070205240Abstract: Improvements for a carrier configured to be mounted on a roof of a vehicle, including a removable floor cover configured to provide a protective layer on the floor of the carrier and/or to dampen sound produced within the carrier. In some embodiments, the cover may include floor conforming structures such as ribs or apertures, to conform the cover to the floor of the carrier and/or to accommodate mounting structures attached to or integral with the floor of the carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Jeff Castro, Jason Carothers, Steve Rodden, Andrew Austin
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Publication number: 20070194185Abstract: A cargo carrier is configured to be mounted on a vehicle roof. A lid is pivotally attached to a bottom portion forming an easily accessible enclosure for carrying and protecting cargo. The lid may be reinforced to provide desired stiffness and sturdiness characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2006Publication date: August 23, 2007Inventors: Jason Carothers, Jeff Castro, Dominic D'Andrea
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Publication number: 20070114256Abstract: A gear mounting assembly for mounting gear within a vehicle rooftop cargo box. The mounting assembly includes a support platform for mounting gear, and which is configured to fit within a vehicle cargo box. The mounting assembly also includes an attachment mechanism for attaching the support platform to the cargo box, configured to allow rotation of the support platform between a stowed position and a rotated position in which gear is “presented” to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventors: Steve Rodden, Jeff Castro
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Patent number: D543929Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2006Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Yakima Products, Inc.Inventors: Dominic M. D'Andrea, Jason Carothers, Jeff Castro, Benjamin T. Richardson
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Patent number: D759978Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Inventor: Jeff Castro