Patents by Inventor Aaron Whitney

Aaron Whitney 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: 11564374
    Abstract: The pet resting structure comprises a base and a pad, wherein the pad is selectively receivable within a recess of the base. The base is constructed of a single continuous member of foam material that provides structural integrity and of a cover that may encapsulate the foam material, protecting it from various forms of damage. The pad may comprise a cushioning material providing a deformable pet resting surface and an encapsulating cover. Further, both covers may include a waterproof inner lining to protect the foam material from water damage and non-slip pad to prevent unwanted movement during use. The pet resting structure also includes at least one fastener such that the pad and base are selectively securable. Additionally, a method of constructing the base includes injecting a liquid foam material within a single part mold, such that upon its solidification, a solid foam material may then be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: TUFT & NEEDLE, LLC
    Inventors: Gene Bunger, Aaron Whitney
  • Publication number: 20210144955
    Abstract: The pet resting structure comprises a base and a pad, wherein the pad is selectively receivable within a recess of the base. The base is constructed of a single continuous member of foam material that provides structural integrity and of a cover that may encapsulate the foam material, protecting it from various forms of damage. The pad may comprise a cushioning material providing a deformable pet resting surface and an encapsulating cover. Further, both covers may include a waterproof inner lining to protect the foam material from water damage and non-slip pad to prevent unwanted movement during use. The pet resting structure also includes at least one fastener such that the pad and base are selectively securable. Additionally, a method of constructing the base includes injecting a liquid foam material within a single part mold, such that upon its solidification, a solid foam material may then be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Gene Bunger, Aaron Whitney
  • Patent number: 9544207
    Abstract: Connectivity is tested using different locations and contexts selected from different possible failure zones. The failure zones may include: client failure zones; Internet failure zones; and online service failure zones. The results relating to different connectivity tests performed using the different failure zones are correlated and analyzed in an attempt to determine a root cause of the connectivity issue. For example, the root cause may be determined to be a configuration problem of the client, a problem with the client's networking equipment, an ISP problem, an Internet backbone problem; a problem of the online service, and the like. Different contexts may also be used when performing the tests. These results may be compared to the other connectivity test results. The results from the tests may be provided to the client experiencing the problem. Aggregated test results may also be used to detect service wide issues and trigger an alert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Nicole Allen, Zhipeng Zhao, Zhengwen Zhu, Bradley Hughes, Dionicio Avila, Shawn McGrath, Jason Nelson, John Tait, Aaron Whitney
  • Publication number: 20140379894
    Abstract: Connectivity is tested using different locations and contexts selected from different possible failure zones. The failure zones may include: client failure zones; Internet failure zones; and online service failure zones. The results relating to different connectivity tests performed using the different failure zones are correlated and analyzed in an attempt to determine a root cause of the connectivity issue. For example, the root cause may be determined to be a configuration problem of the client, a problem with the client's networking equipment, an ISP problem, an Internet backbone problem; a problem of the online service, and the like. Different contexts may also be used when performing the tests. These results may be compared to the other connectivity test results. The results from the tests may be provided to the client experiencing the problem. Aggregated test results may also be used to detect service wide issues and trigger an alert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Nicole Allen, Zhipeng Zhao, Zhengwen Zhu, Bradley Hughes, Dionicio Avila, Shawn McGrath, Jason Nelson, John Tait, Aaron Whitney
  • Patent number: D909794
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: TUFT & NEEDLE, LLC
    Inventors: John Thomas Marino, Aaron Whitney, Gene Bunger, Michael Fretto
  • Patent number: D950984
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: TUFT & NEEDLE, LLC
    Inventors: John Thomas Marino, Aaron Whitney, Gene Bunger, Michael Fretto
  • Bed
    Patent number: D955063
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Tuft & Needle, LLC
    Inventors: Gene Bunger, Aaron Whitney