Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
  • Patent number: 8090620
    Abstract: A unique system and method facilitates analyzes searches or queries that are geographic based. In particular, a user can submit a geo-tag based search for items posted on a listing service according to the item's location or geo-tag information. The geo-tag information for each item can be approximate such as the city, state, or zip code or more specific such as the street address where the item is located. The amount of geo-tag information disclosed to any other user can depend on the type of item being offered. Geo-tag information is analyzed to facilitate determining item matches. In addition, users that post items can employ query results to analyze the quality of their items such as from the buyer's perspective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Garry R. Wiseman, Mark Atherton
  • Patent number: 8082161
    Abstract: Computerized methods and systems for permitting clinicians and other healthcare providers to designate performance locations for clinical orders having one or more phases associated therewith, and for presenting order catalog content that is flexed based upon the designated performance location for the clinical order are provided. Further provided are computerized methods and systems for permitting clinicians and other healthcare providers to designate a performance location for each phase of a multi-phase clinical order, and for presenting order catalog content for each phase that is flexed based upon the designated performance location for the phase. Systems and methods for providing control of plan and phase initiation based at least upon a location associated with the chart encounter are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Cerner Innovation, Inc.
    Inventors: John Q. DeVerter, Michael A. Ash, Yegor F. Hanov
  • Patent number: 8082280
    Abstract: Computerized methods and systems for professional evaluation and management coding of a patient visit based upon documentation are provided. Such methods and systems increase efficiency and enhance the quality of clinician documentation by permitting automatic coding as a byproduct of documentation and eliminating the necessity for an after-the-fact check of the patient's chart to ensure appropriate documentation. Computerized methods and systems for navigating to a portion of an electronic record, e.g., an electronic medical record, based upon professional evaluation and management coding are also provided, as is the automatic insertion of document content where necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Cerner Innovation, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Compton, James D. Eaton, Jr., Paula S. Matarrese, Manikandan Nair
  • Patent number: 8078604
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for identifying executable scenario solutions relevant to a user query and returning such executable scenario solutions as search results in response to the user query are provided. Upon receiving a user query, a plurality of results is returned, each result being representative of a series of steps which may be implemented to address a particular issue relevant to the received user query. Often, a series of steps or scenario includes a number of sub-scenarios, each of which is to be executed sequentially to achieve the desired result. Accordingly, upon selection of a particular search result, the user may be guided through a series of sub-scenario result options until an item having direct association to a series of steps is selected. Once selected, the executable scenario solution is presented to the user for execution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Thekkthalackal Varugis Kurien, Steven E. Jackson, Scott A. Field, Philip J. Lafornara
  • Patent number: 8078648
    Abstract: A data structure is formatted that supports a single access operation while enabling data structure verification, data integrity verification, and data extensibility. The data format utilizes error identifier fields to enable the verification of data integrity and bracket pairs to verify data structure integrity and to support data structure extensibility. The data structure is utilized to perform a single access operation. In performing a single access operation, the data structure is read, the data format is verified, and the data integrity is verified. In addition, in instances where the data structure includes complex data, a new feature, or a prior program version, support for the complex data, new feature, or prior program version is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew V. Kadatch, Drew Shaffer Roselli
  • Patent number: 8075135
    Abstract: Systems and methods may test and/or train the peripheral visual abilities of an individual. Peripheral visual abilities may be tested and/or trained while maintaining a central visual focus by the individual. A central display element may display central visual indicia, while a peripheral display element may display peripheral visual indicia. Each visual indicia displayed may possess one or more trait and, optionally, one or more property. Inputs may be received at a central input device and/or a peripheral input device, with inputs corresponding to the traits perceived to be possessed by displayed indicia. By determining the correspondence of received inputs to the traits possessed by corresponding indicia, the peripheral visual abilities of an individual may be tested and/or trained in accordance with the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan W. Reichow, Herb Yoo
  • Patent number: 8074313
    Abstract: A self-forming mattress cover including a mattress gusset with a drawstring is provided. The gusset includes a sleeve attached to the gusset along a fold location. A drawstring is disposed within the sleeve. Ends of the drawstring are pulled into tension, thereby reducing the perimeter of the gusset at the fold location and drawing the gusset inward toward the center of the mattress. The gusset is formed to corner positions of the mattress by stretching and/or bunching of gusset material as tension is applied. The ends of the drawstring are secured to retain the tension state. A cushioned quilt top is attached to a free edge of the gusset. The self-forming mattress cover conforms to corner positions of a mattress without the need for mitering, ruffling, pleating, or sewing seams at the corner positions. The self-forming mattress cover also ensures proper alignment of the cushioned quilt with the mattress body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: L & P Property Managment Company
    Inventor: Steven Marcangelo
  • Patent number: 8075431
    Abstract: Sporting balls with enhanced visual acuity, casings for sporting balls with enhanced visual acuity, and methods for enhancing visual acuity of a soccer ball are described. In embodiments, the sporting ball has an exterior with a substantially spherical surface including a first pole opposing a second pole and an equator circumferentially intermediate the first pole and the second pole. Additionally, in embodiments a first exterior region of a first color may include a first hub section oriented at the first pole generally opposite a second hub section oriented at the second pole on the substantially spherical surface. The first hub section may have one or more first hub spokes extending spherically outwardly therefrom toward the equator, and the second hub section may have one or more second hub spokes extending spherically outwardly therefrom toward the equator. Further, in embodiments, the sporting ball may have a second exterior region of a second color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Smith, Alan W. Reichow, Karl Citek
  • Patent number: 8078478
    Abstract: Various aspects of one or more methods, apparatuses and data processor program products capable of enabling management of data associated with an athleticism development program are disclosed herein. These various aspects include maintaining a database including subscriber performance data for a plurality of athleticism development program subscribers and facilitating preparation of a subscriber performance report for a specified one of the plurality of athleticism development program subscribers. The subscriber performance data is capable of enabling an attained standardized athleticism level to be determined for each one of the athleticism development program subscribers. The implementation of standardized athleticism levels is advantageous as it supports a measurable plan of progress for motivating a subscriber and trainer to meet their individual and mutual goals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Fleming, Thomas D. Mixon
  • Patent number: 8070654
    Abstract: A universal athleticism rating system and related athletic performance measuring systems for accurately detecting and recording athletic performance are disclosed. The athleticism rating system evaluates individual athletes against a common, standardized, set of athletic performance tests. Each athlete performs the athletic tests and his or her scores in the individual tests are entered into a standardized calculation to produce a single athletic performance score. The related performance measuring system is preferably a timing system that ensures quick, easy, and accurate collection of athletic event timing related data without the need for the athlete to wear any special detection devices or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the performance measuring system integrates with the rating system to provide seamless athletic data collection and rating of athletes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodolfo Chapa, Jr., Hamid G. Arjomand, Adam C. Braun, Andrew Bark
  • Patent number: 8073805
    Abstract: This invention is related to systems and methods of analyzing sensory ability data. One embodiment of the present invention includes a method comprising the steps of receiving data from a remote location. The data is comprised of sensory ability data and demographic data associated with a subject. The data may then be stored. Further, the method includes identifying a potential evaluation level associated with the subject. The evaluation level is identified, at least in part, utilizing a sports tree function. The method also includes retrieving peer data associated with the potential evaluation level. Additionally, the method includes determining when the peer data is statistically powerful for use in generating a comparative profile of the sensory ability data associated with the subject. Additional embodiments develop training programs based on one or more training program functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Herb Yoo, Alan W. Reichow, Thomas R. Fortune, Jr., Matthew Genar Hilla, Rick M. Rezinas
  • Patent number: 8066482
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine component having shaped cooling holes that further enhances the cooling of a desired region while reducing stress levels in and around the cooling holes is disclosed. The cooling holes are generally elliptically-shaped and diffuse from a cooling fluid supply side to a discharge side and are oriented on the turbine component to reduce stress concentrations while directing the cooling fluid to a desired surface or location. The elliptical cooling holes have openings in the surface that have high points that are concentric and planar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Alstom Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: James Page Strohl, RuthAnn Rawlings, Robert Moore
  • Patent number: 8063941
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for enhancing a “primary” large format, digital, macro-image with “secondary” image data are provided. The secondary image data is collected utilizing one or more secondary optical systems having at least one electro-optical detector array (e.g., a CCD array) and a specific set of optical mirrors or optical prisms, arranged in such a way that the secondary optical systems extend the angular field-of-view of the primary optical system and the resultant digital image in at least two opposing directions, for instance, in the left and right and/or fore and aft directions. The primary image data and the secondary image data may be distinct and/or may include portions that overlap with one another. Further, the primary image data and the secondary image data may be collected at the same or different resolutions. The collected primary image data and secondary image data are utilized to generate a single output image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Franz Leberl, Michael Gruber, Martin Ponticelli
  • Patent number: 8064702
    Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and computer-storage media provide character string templates to facilitate receiving non-prose handwriting input from a user and converting that input to text to create character strings capable of being provided to application and/or displayed to the user. Templates may be provided manually or automatically, and may or may not be associated with an application text box. A template generally contains pre-populated segments and open segments for receiving handwriting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Jan-Kristian Markiewicz, Adrian James Garside, Krishna Kotipali
  • Patent number: 8060231
    Abstract: A system and computer-implemented method for the creation of a structure using Lego building blocks is disclosed. Aspects of the methods are equally appropriate for numerous structures, including but not limited to, studs-up and studs-out configurations or a ‘wall’ style mosaic or a ‘floor’ style mosaic. Given the systems and methods disclosed, aspects of the invention are applicable to three-dimensional sculpture structures too. The system and method may use a recursive overlapping divide-and-conquer breadth-first search feature to improve the quality of the structures while only slightly, if at all, increasing the time and memory required. Furthermore, the system and method may use dithering algorithms and/or cost analysis to determine which building block can be used and placed to achieve high-quality structures. In another example, aspects of the invention may be used to more optimally schedule delivery trucks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventor: David V. Winkler
  • Patent number: D649813
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventor: Massimo Costaglia
  • Patent number: D649814
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventor: Massimo Costaglia
  • Patent number: D649815
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventor: Massimo Costaglia
  • Patent number: D650620
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Quality Craft Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent G. Koehn
  • Patent number: D651022
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Quality Craft Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent Koehn