Patents by Inventor Robert Allen, Jr.

Robert Allen, Jr. 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: 11997413
    Abstract: A method of presenting media content is disclosed. A plurality of assets is received at a device comprising a display and an orientation sensor. The plurality of assets comprises a first video asset associated with a first aspect ratio, and a second video asset associated with a second aspect ratio, different from the first aspect ratio. A desired aspect ratio is determined based on an output of the orientation sensor. In accordance with a determination that the desired aspect ratio is closer to the first aspect ratio than to the second aspect ratio, the first video asset is selected. In accordance with a determination that the desired aspect ratio is closer to the second aspect ratio than to the first aspect ratio, the second video asset is selected. The selected video is presented at the desired aspect ratio via the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: JBF Interlude 2009 LTD
    Inventors: Robert A. Post, Jr., Blake Barnes, Joseph Burfitt, Eric Buehl, Clifton Smith, Nicholas Allen
  • Patent number: 9485978
    Abstract: A pivoting fishing rod holder for a kayak having a structure pivotally holding a pair of existing fishing rods, the structure comprising, a pair of identical L-shaped mounts configured for spaced apart mounting to the existing kayak, a pair of identical upright members, pivotally affixed to the L-shaped mounts, a tubular rod holder affixed at an angle to a distal end of each upright member, the angle within a range of about 20-45 degrees upwardly from a horizontal, a pair of diametrically opposed rounded insets disposed within each holder outer end, and a horizontal crossbar connecting the distal ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Inventor: Robert Allen, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5216977
    Abstract: A mobile, insulated, and compartmented animal shelter having a living compartment and an overhead loft. The loft is provided with an electric heating system mounted on a pallet that may be slid into and out of the loft through a hinged access door. An air duct conveys warm air from the heater through outlets in the duct, pallet and ceilling panel and into the living compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Inventor: Robert Allen, Jr.