Patents by Inventor Joel Grossman

Joel Grossman 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: 20120316964
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for aggregating and disseminating tag data is provided. The method includes receiving a tag generated at a particular time from a particular mobile device. Data indicative of a particular location of the particular mobile device is received corresponding to the particular time. The tag is associated with the location indicative data of the particular mobile device. Data indicative of a location of one or more other mobile devices is received, and data indicative of the tag is transmitted to the one or more other mobile devices in response to the location indicative data of the one or more other mobile devices corresponding to the location indicative data of the particular mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: WAVEMARKET, INC.
    Inventors: Tasos Roumeliotis, Scott Hotes, Daniel Hodges, Joel Grossman
  • Patent number: 8296877
    Abstract: A futon frame may include a seat platform and a back platform. The seat platform and the back platform may be nested together. The seat platform may have rails between which slats extend. The back platform having rails between which slats extend. A connector may be mounted on a rail of the seat platform to couple together the seat platform and the back platform in an assembled, non-nested condition. Recesses may be provided in two of the rails of the seat platform to accommodate a pair of stretcher rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Grossman Product Services SDN. BHD.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter, Sin Keong Loo
  • Patent number: 8244236
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for aggregating and disseminating tag data is provided. The method includes receiving a tag generated at a particular time from a particular mobile device. Data indicative of a particular location of the particular mobile device is received corresponding to the particular time. The tag is associated with the location indicative data of the particular mobile device. Data indicative of a location of one or more other mobile devices is received, and data indicative of the tag is transmitted to the one or more other mobile devices in response to the location indicative data of the one or more other mobile devices corresponding to the location indicative data of the particular mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: WaveMarket, Inc.
    Inventors: Tasos Roumeliotis, Scott Hotes, Daniel Hodges, Joel Grossman
  • Publication number: 20120202528
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of rewarding a user based on compliance with predetermined geographic limitations is provided. The method includes receiving from a first user and storing an indication of one or more geographic areas. Mobile device location information of a user mobile device associated with a second user is received from the user mobile device or a remote telecommunication carrier server in communication with the user mobile device. The mobile device location information is compared with the indication of the one or more geographic areas. An indication of a reward is transmitted to the user mobile device based on the comparison of the mobile device location information and the indication of the one or more geographic areas. Systems for rewarding a user based on compliance with predetermined geographic limitations are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: Wavemarket, Inc.
    Inventors: Tasos Roumeliotis, Joel Grossman, Gabriel Saunkeah, Jacqueline Allison Bernstein, Scott Hotes
  • Publication number: 20120135756
    Abstract: A computer-implemented user contribution method is provided. The method includes retrieving event data posted by a plurality of users related to a first user, the event data including indications of at least one geographic area. The event data is compared with predetermined trigger data. A quality value of the at least one geographic area is determined based on the comparison of the event data with predetermined trigger data, and an indication of the quality value of the at least one geographic area is transmitted to a second user. A user contribution based mapping system is further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: WAVEMARKET, INC.
    Inventors: Vincent Rosso, Tasos Roumeliotis, Scott Hotes, Daniel Hodges, Joel Grossman, Jason Mathew Finkelstein
  • Publication number: 20120100866
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing an alert regarding mobile device location is provided. The method includes obtaining location data corresponding to locations of a mobile device over a period of time. A location pattern is determined based on the location data. The current location of the mobile device is detected at a time based on the determined pattern, and an alert is provided regarding the current location of the mobile device. A system for providing alerts regarding mobile device location is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: WAVEMARKET, INC.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Jacqueline Allison Bernstein, Mitchell Scott Ozer, Daniel Hodges
  • Publication number: 20120077523
    Abstract: A computer implemented user contribution method is provided. The method includes receiving identifying information from a plurality of users and receiving from the plurality of users indications of one or more geographic areas. A quality value of the one or more geographic areas is determined based on the indications of the one or more geographic areas from the plurality of users, and the quality value is transmitted to one or more of the plurality of users. The present invention further provides a user contribution based mapping system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: WAVEMARKET, INC.
    Inventors: Tasos Roumeliotis, Scott Hotes, Daniel Hodges, Joel Grossman, Jason Matthew Finkelstein
  • Patent number: 8145240
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of rewarding a user based on compliance with predetermined geographic limitations is provided. The method includes receiving from a first user and storing an indication of one or more geographic areas. Mobile device location information of a user mobile device associated with a second user is received from the user mobile device or a remote telecommunication carrier server in communication with the user mobile device. The mobile device location information is compared with the indication of the one or more geographic areas. An indication of a reward is transmitted to the user mobile device based on the comparison of the mobile device location information and the indication of the one or more geographic areas. Systems for rewarding a user based on compliance with predetermined geographic limitations are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: WaveMarket, Inc.
    Inventors: Tasos Roumeliotis, Joel Grossman, Gabriel Saunkeah, Jacqueline Allison Bernstein, Scott Hotes
  • Patent number: 8073907
    Abstract: A computer implemented user contribution method is provided. The method includes receiving identifying information from a plurality of users and receiving from the plurality of users indications of one or more geographic areas. A quality value of the one or more geographic areas is determined based on the indications of the one or more geographic areas from the plurality of users, and the quality value is transmitted to one or more of the plurality of users. The present invention further provides a user contribution based mapping system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: WaveMarket, Inc.
    Inventors: Tasos Roumeliotis, Scott Hotes, Daniel Hodges, Joel Grossman, Jason Matthew Finkelstein
  • Publication number: 20110269452
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for aggregating and disseminating tag data is provided. The method includes receiving a tag generated at a particular time from a particular mobile device. Data indicative of a particular location of the particular mobile device is received corresponding to the particular time. The tag is associated with the location indicative data of the particular mobile device. Data indicative of a location of one or more other mobile devices is received, and data indicative of the tag is transmitted to the one or more other mobile devices in response to the location indicative data of the one or more other mobile devices corresponding to the location indicative data of the particular mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: WAVEMARKET, INC.
    Inventors: Tasos Roumeliotis, Scott Hotes, Daniel Hodges, Joel Grossman
  • Publication number: 20110185497
    Abstract: A slat connector for use with a futon sofa bed may be used for connecting a slat to a rail of a frame of the futon sofa bed. The slat connector may include a body having an opening for receiving an end portion of a slat, and a protrusion extending in a generally normal direction from an outer surface of the body. The rail of the frame may include an opening for receiving the protrusion of the connector for connecting the slat to the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter, Sin Keong Loo
  • Publication number: 20110099120
    Abstract: A computer-implemented profile distribution method is provided. The method includes receiving subject-descriptive data associated with a subject and storing the subject-descriptive data. An indication is received of an authorized entity authorized to receive the subject-descriptive data. An access preference indication is received which defines a permission to access to the subject-descriptive data by the authorized entity. A request is received to provide the subject-descriptive data to the authorized entity, and the subject-descriptive data is provided to the authorized entity in response to the request consistent with the access preference indication. A profile distribution system is further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: Wavemarket, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Mitchell Scott Ozer, Tasos Roumeliotis, Jacqueline Allison Bernstein, Scott Hotes
  • Patent number: 7861333
    Abstract: A slat connector for use with a futon sofa bed may be used for connecting a slat to a rail of a frame of the futon sofa bed. The slat connector may include a body having an opening for receiving an end portion of a slat, and a protrusion extending in a generally normal direction from an outer surface of the body. The rail of the frame may include an opening for receiving the protrusion of the connector for connecting the slat to the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Night and Day Furniture LLC
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter, Sin Keong Loo
  • Publication number: 20100240399
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of rewarding a user based on compliance with predetermined geographic limitations is provided. The method includes receiving from a first user and storing an indication of one or more geographic areas. Mobile device location information of a user mobile device associated with a second user is received from the user mobile device or a remote telecommunication carrier server in communication with the user mobile device. The mobile device location information is compared with the indication of the one or more geographic areas. An indication of a reward is transmitted to the user mobile device based on the comparison of the mobile device location information and the indication of the one or more geographic areas. Systems for rewarding a user based on compliance with predetermined geographic limitations are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: WAVEMARKET, INC.
    Inventors: Tasos Roumeliotis, Joel Grossman, Gabriel Saunkeah, Jacqueline Allison Bernstein, Scott Hotes
  • Publication number: 20100241709
    Abstract: A computer implemented user contribution method is provided. The method includes receiving identifying information from a plurality of users and receiving from the plurality of users indications of one or more geographic areas. A quality value of the one or more geographic areas is determined based on the indications of the one or more geographic areas from the plurality of users, and the quality value is transmitted to one or more of the plurality of users. The present invention further provides a user contribution based mapping system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: WAVEMARKET, INC.
    Inventors: Tasos Roumeliotis, Scott Hotes, Daniel Hodges, Joel Grossman, Jason Matthew Finkelstein
  • Publication number: 20090235462
    Abstract: A furniture assembly may generally include a frame having legs for supporting the frame. The legs may generally define a space under the frame. A panel may be configured to be coupled to the frame to conceal at least part of the space under the frame. A furniture assembly may also, or alternatively, generally include a frame having a surface, and an overlay configured to be coupled to the frame to cover at least part of the surface of the frame. The overlay may provide a select appearance to the frame at the surface. A furniture assembly may further, or alternatively, generally include a frame having an opening, and an insert configured to be coupled to the frame at the opening. The insert may provide a select appearance to the frame at the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Mike Gallawa, Howard Porter
  • Publication number: 20090025142
    Abstract: A slat connector for use with a futon sofa bed may be used for connecting a slat to a rail of a frame of the futon sofa bed. The slat connector may include a body having an opening for receiving an end portion of a slat, and a protrusion extending in a generally normal direction from an outer surface of the body. The rail of the frame may include an opening for receiving the protrusion of the connector for connecting the slat to the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter, Sin Keong Loo
  • Publication number: 20090025141
    Abstract: A daybed is disclosed that is convertible between a sitting configuration suitable for use, for example, as a sofa, and a lying configuration suitable for use, for example, as a bed. The daybed generally comprises a bed platform, a back panel connected to the bed platform, a mattress positioned at least partly on the bed platform, and a support member movable relative to the bed platform and back panel for use in at least partly helping convert the daybed. For example, in example embodiments the support member includes a storage container that may be positioned at least partly under the bed platform when the daybed is in the sitting configuration. And the storage container may be moved forward of the bed platform when the daybed is converted to the lying configuration so that at least part of the mattress may be also positioned on the storage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Steven R. Ray, Howard Porter, Joel Grossman
  • Patent number: 7444692
    Abstract: A multi-angle hook fastened to an extension member, that is used to stop the extension from completely pulling out of the frame it sits in. When fully extended, the multi-angle hook allows at least three different holding positions, seen as three different angles that the extension sits at while using the multi-angle hook as its fixed point of pivot. The multi-angle hook is a metal, plastic, or wood plate bent along several parallel lines, across its width, at varying angles. An L-shaped hinge which is used to secure a side rail-less frame member to another frame member, to avoid undue stress on the side rail-less frame member. The L-shaped hinge is a metal, plastic, or wood plate which substantially conforms to a portion of a side rail-less frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Grossman Product Services Sdn. Bhd.
    Inventors: Joel Grossman, Howard Porter
  • Patent number: D632802
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventors: Victor R. Salinas, Joel Grossman