Patents by Inventor Steven Sefton

Steven Sefton 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: 20240015144
    Abstract: A method for providing secure single sign on includes receiving a first data object from an application hosting server, the first data object indicating at least a service provider name and identifying a configuration file corresponding to the service provider name, wherein the configuration file includes at least trusted identity information. The method also includes determining, using the configuration file corresponding to the service provider name, whether the first data object is valid and, in response to a determination that the first data object is valid, generating a response message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Steven Sefton, Neil J. Powell, Travis Williams
  • Patent number: 11805115
    Abstract: A method for providing secure single sign on includes receiving a first data object from an application hosting server, the first data object indicating at least a service provider name and identifying a configuration file corresponding to the service provider name, wherein the configuration file includes at least trusted identity information. The method also includes determining, using the configuration file corresponding to the service provider name, whether the first data object is valid and, in response to a determination that the first data object is valid, generating a response message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Sefton, Neil J. Powell, Travis Williams
  • Publication number: 20230060714
    Abstract: A method for providing secure single sign on includes receiving a first data object from an application hosting server, the first data object indicating at least a service provider name and identifying a configuration file corresponding to the service provider name, wherein the configuration file includes at least trusted identity information. The method also includes determining, using the configuration file corresponding to the service provider name, whether the first data object is valid and, in response to a determination that the first data object is valid, generating a response message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Steven Sefton, Neil J. Powell, Travis Williams
  • Patent number: 11516204
    Abstract: A method for providing secure single sign on includes receiving a first data object from an application hosting server, the first data object indicating at least a service provider name and identifying a configuration file corresponding to the service provider name, wherein the configuration file includes at least trusted identity information. The method also includes determining, using the configuration file corresponding to the service provider name, whether the first data object is valid and, in response to a determination that the first data object is valid, generating a response message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Sefton, Neil J. Powell, Travis Williams
  • Publication number: 20080035172
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus configured to clean a consumable drink or food container includes a handle portion, a bristle base, and a plurality of bristles. The handle portion, which is generally cylindraceous, includes a first end, a second end, a grip, and an end portion. The grip is positioned proximate to the first end and comprises a gripping feature. The gripping feature is configured to facilitate gripping of the cleaning apparatus by a user. The end portion is positioned proximate to the second end and includes an attachment structure. The attachment structure is configured enable attachment of the cleaning apparatus to an accessory. The bristle base is capable of being positioned adjacent to the first end of the handle portion. The plurality of bristles are attached to and project outwardly from the bristle base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Gordon Mindrum, Steven Sefton, Olga Piehler
  • Publication number: 20060125930
    Abstract: Images captured at a venue and relating to one or more patrons of the venue are incorporated into one or more products in accordance with image selections and/or product selections made by the patron(s). The images may be captured at venues with a variety of image capture devices such as pre-mounted cameras, cell phones, cameras brought by patrons to the venue, or cameras provided to patrons by the venue or another entity. The patrons may obtain products such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, prints, slideshows, or other products incorporating one or more selected images. Patrons also view images with their iPODs while listening to the hottest hits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Gordon Mindrum, Steven Sefton, Jeffrey Johnson
  • Publication number: 20050135793
    Abstract: A method and system for creating a commemorative presentation. The subject of the commemoration can take a variety of forms, including living or deceased individuals, organizations, entities, companies, cities, and the like. A plurality of images are compiled related to the subject. Configuration data is created relating to the display of the plurality of images. The plurality of images and configuration data are stored in a datastore. A video is dynamically created by accessing the plurality of images and configuration data stored in the datastore and sequentially displaying the plurality of images stored in the datastore in conformance with the configuration data stored in the datastore. While the invention has utility in a number of different applications, one particularly well suited application is in the death care industry for creating commemorative videos for the recently deceased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Gordon Mindrum, Steven Sefton, Jeffrey Johnson