Patents by Inventor Timothy O. Knight
Timothy O. Knight 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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Patent number: 11911035Abstract: Force modulating tissue bridges, and associated applicators, kits and methods are provided. A force modulating tissue bridge can be a medical article for at least partially covering a wound and/or scar tissue. The medical article can include an elastic arch extending over an area, and a medial strut connected to the arch and extending into the area over which the central section extends.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Brijjit Medical, Inc.Inventors: Felmont F. Eaves, David O. Kazmer, Gary W. Knight, Timothy G. Dietz, William Eugene Clem
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Patent number: 7162471Abstract: A content query management system at a content site employs a number of community and customized software search robots which collect content, such as messages from message boards, from other websites. The robots interact with subscribers to access, retrieve and post content according to content groupings and classifications that reflect the collective shared interests, desires, etc. of such subscribers. A user query interface is also adapted to facilitate searching and review of the content through predefined and customized filtering parameters.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2004Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Maquis Techtrix LLCInventors: Timothy O. Knight, J. Nicholas Gross
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Patent number: 7159011Abstract: A database management system employs a number of community and customized software search robots. The robots interact with subscribers to access, retrieve and post content according to content groupings and classifications that reflect the collective shared interests, desires, etc. of such subscribers. A user query interface is also adapted to facilitate searching and review of the content through predefined and customized filtering parameters.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2004Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Maquis Techtrix, LLCInventors: Timothy O. Knight, J. Nicholas Gross
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Patent number: 6859807Abstract: A tabulating system and method analyzes content posted and/or queried by an online community. The content can be searched based on a search filter executed at defined intervals, and the system can also reach through to locate and extract content from other remote systems. Community postings and queries can be tabulated to determine “hot topics” of interest to the community, to enhance the appeal and stickiness of a website. Furthermore, subscribers can also formulate and define their own custom searches to be run on their behalf to identify the existence of particular content on the website.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2003Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: Maquis Techtrix, LLCInventors: Timothy O. Knight, J. Nicholas Gross
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Patent number: 6804675Abstract: An intelligent data content provider system and method permits users to access both community content as well as customized content that they compile based on their own preferences. The system monitors community selections, queries, preferences and profiles to determine popular content authors, categories, etc., so that subscribers can share ideas and glean new areas of interest In some instances predictions can be made as to particular desirable subscriber content based on among other things, overall community interest in a particular subject, or prior selections made by the subscriber, so that such content can be presented automatically to a subscriber.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2003Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Maquis Techtrix, LLCInventors: Timothy O. Knight, J. Nicholas Gross
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Patent number: 6778982Abstract: An online content system is disclosed for creating, compiling and presenting content to subscribers. A subscriber interface is configured to present search, review and listing operations in a flexible manner. Tracking and tabulation is performed on message postings and queries to compile data about a community of subscribers. Content can also be collected and presented from outside the community, incuding from other message boards, newsources, websites, etc.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2003Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Maquis Techtrix, LLCInventors: Timothy O. Knight, J. Nicholas Gross
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Patent number: 6721748Abstract: An intelligent data content provider system and method for subscriber postings and queries are monitored and evaluated to determine what types of content to retrieve, how to organize such content, and how to present the same. A series of community and customized software robots are used by the subscribers (and automatically in some cases by the system) to locate, retrieve and sort general interest and/or customized content from other online sources. By studying subscriber query and message traffic, the system can self-tune itself automatically to constantly adjust content retrieval, storage and presentation in response to changing community interests, desires, and the like. Because subscriber feedback is accounted for and incorporated into the design of the message board system, this enhances the experience for online users, resulting in increased system usage, subscriber retention characteristics, etc.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2002Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Maquis Techtrix, LLC.Inventors: Timothy O. Knight, J. Nicholas Gross
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Patent number: 6571234Abstract: Queries and postings made to an online electronic message board are managed by a number of community and customized software search robots. The robots interact with subscribers to access, retrieve and post messages according to content groupings and classifications that reflect the collective shared interests, desires, etc., of such subscribers. Because the information is already pre-classified and indexed in such fashion, subscribers are given rapid access to key information that is most of interest to them, enhancing their overall experience with the system.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1999Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: Prophet Financial Systems, Inc.Inventors: Timothy O. Knight, J. Nicholas Gross
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Patent number: 6515681Abstract: A program and graphical user interface is provided for facilitating user interactions with an online message board system. The interface provides multiple levels of filtering and screening capability with query parameters presented within a first portion of the interface to permit comprehensive and flexible selection of message entries of interest to a user. The message entries are compiled into intelligent sets corresponding to logical constructs tailored for the community of users for the online message board system, so that the need for reviewing messages to locate relevant subject matter is substantially eliminated. After the user specified message entries are retrieved, they can be displayed in list form in a second portion of the interface, and then reviewed in depth in yet a third portion of the interface.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1999Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Assignee: Prophet Financial Systems, Inc.Inventor: Timothy O. Knight
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Patent number: 6493703Abstract: An online message board system monitors message traffic generated by subscribers so that intelligent decisions can be made concerning what types of content to locate and retrieve, what priority to use for locating such content, how to organize such content for ease of access by the subscribers, etc. A series of software robots are used to locate, retrieve and sort the content as derived from other online news groups. By studying subscriber message traffic, the system can self-tune itself automatically to constantly adjust content retrieval, storage and presentation in response to changing community interests, desires, and the like. Because subscriber feedback is accounted for and incorporated into the design of the message board system, this enhances the experience for online users, resulting in increased system usage, subscriber retention characteristics, etc.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1999Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: Prophet Financial SystemsInventors: Timothy O. Knight, J. Nicholas Gross
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Patent number: RE41754Abstract: A program and graphical user interface is provided for facilitating user interactions with an online message board system. The interface provides multiple levels of filtering and screening capability with query parameters presented within a first portion of the interface to permit comprehensive and flexible selection of message entries of interest to a user. The message entries are compiled into intelligent sets corresponding to logical constructs tailored for the community of users for the online message board system, so that the need for reviewing messages to locate relevant subject matter is substantially eliminated. After the user specified message entries are retrieved, they can be displayed in list form in a second portion of the interface, and then reviewed in depth in yet a third portion of the interface.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2005Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Inventor: Timothy O. Knight
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Patent number: RE43835Abstract: A tabulating system and method analyzes content posted and/or queried by an online community. The content can be searched based on a search filter executed at defined intervals, and the system can also reach through to locate and extract content from other remote systems. Community postings and queries can be tabulated to determine “hot topics” of interest to the community, to enhance the appeal and stickiness of a website. Furthermore, subscribers can also formulate and define their own custom searches to be run on their behalf to identify the existence of particular content on the website.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2007Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Maquis Techtrix LLCInventors: Timothy O. Knight, J. Nicholas Gross
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Patent number: RE45661Abstract: A tabulating system and method analyzes content posted and/or queried by an online community. The content can be searched based on a search filter executed at defined intervals, and the system can also reach through to locate and extract content from other remote systems. Community postings and queries can be tabulated to determine “hot topics” of interest to the community, to enhance the appeal and stickiness of a website. Furthermore, subscribers can also formulate and define their own custom searches to be run on their behalf to identify the existence of particular content on the website.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Maquis Techtrix LLCInventors: Timothy O. Knight, J. Nicholas Gross