Patents by Inventor Michael J. Colombo

Michael J. Colombo 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: 20140243028
    Abstract: Illustratively, and not by way of limitation, in one embodiment a software client supports basic rich communication suite (RCS) chat capabilities, wherein a user's chat/text message is sent to both an RCS chat server as well as a smart text services (STS) server. The STS server acquires tagged terms (e.g., “#movie-title”) and retrieves relevant information (e.g., showtimes, locations, reviews, ticket purchases, etc.). When a match is found (e.g., at the selection of the sender), the user interface integrates Smart Text results in a dedicated container (panel) to display the match and relevant actions to a receiver (e.g., and sender) of the message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Michael J. Colombo, Rich Wagner
  • Patent number: 5088618
    Abstract: A cleaning system has a pail and a formed wire equipment holder constructed in a cylindrical shape to fit within the pail. The formed holder is constructed of coated metal wire. Any suitable material may be used. A centrally positioned bottle holder retains a bottle of a cleaning agent. The remainder of the space between the bottle holder and the holder boundary is sectioned into separate compartments to hold various cleaning implements--a sponge, a brush, a cloth, a scrubber, and a pumice stone. Wire feet support the base of the holder above the floor of the pail. The holder is also equipped with a folding wire handle to permit easy portability and removal from the cleaning pail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignees: Jed Gaines, Michael J. Colombo
    Inventor: Michael J. Colombo