Patents by Inventor Andrew C. Florance

Andrew C. Florance 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: 20220316725
    Abstract: A table for providing filtered air includes a table top defining a flat working surface, a table base provided vertically below the table top and defining an interior space therein, and at least one air filtration unit disposed in the interior space of the table base. The table top includes one or more air outlet nozzles that are disposed at the working surface and configured to discharge air in an upward direction. The table top also includes one or more air inlet vents that are disposed at the working surface and configured to receive air in a downward direction. The air filtration unit is configured to receive return air from the one or more air inlet vents and to discharge filtered air via the one or more air outlet nozzles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventor: Andrew C. Florance
  • Publication number: 20220316727
    Abstract: An air-circulation table for providing filtered air to its users is disclosed, the table including a table top with a working surface and a table base provided below the table top. The table base defines an interior space for housing an air filtration unit. The table top includes one or more air outlet nozzles that are disposed at the working surface to direct filtered air from the air filtration unit toward the users. The table top further includes one or more air inlet vents that are disposed at the working surface to receive return air to be filtered by the air filtration unit. At least one of the one or more air inlet vents are provided closer to an edge region of the table than the one or more air outlet nozzles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventor: Andrew C. Florance
  • Patent number: 10311532
    Abstract: A system and method for managing real estate data using a mobile device, such as a tablet computer. The data is displayed in a manner that facilitates quick analysis suing a mobile device. User interfaces, processing, and other features provide a mobile user with information required to make intelligent decisions on real estate transactions. A tour can be constructed based on a subset of data returned as a result of a database query.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: CoStar Realty Information, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew C. Florance, Bob Evatt, Scot Bohl, John Merritt
  • Publication number: 20170098289
    Abstract: A system and method for managing real estate data using a mobile device, such as a tablet computer. The data is displayed in a manner that facilitates quick analysis suing a mobile device. User interfaces, processing, and other features provide a mobile user with information required to make intelligent decisions on real estate transactions. A tour can be constructed based on a subset of data returned as a result of a database query.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew C. Florance, Bob Evatt, Scot Bohl, John Merritt
  • Publication number: 20150186805
    Abstract: A system and method for managing real estate data using a mobile device, such as a tablet computer. The data is displayed in a manner that facilitates quick analysis suing a mobile device. User interfaces, processing, and other features provide a mobile user with information required to make intelligent decisions on real estate transactions. A tour can be constructed based on a subset of data returned as a result of a database query.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew C. Florance, Bob Evatt, Scot Bohl, John Merritt
  • Patent number: 9009610
    Abstract: A system and method for managing real estate data using a mobile device, such as a tablet computer. The data is displayed in a manner that facilitates quick analysis suing a mobile device. User interfaces, processing, and other features provide a mobile user with information required to make intelligent decisions on real estate transactions. A tour can be constructed based on a subset of data returned as a result of a database query.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: CoStar Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew C. Florance, Bob Evatt, Scot Bohl, John Merritt
  • Publication number: 20130332877
    Abstract: A system and method for managing real estate data using a mobile device, such as a tablet computer. The data is displayed in a manner that facilitates quick analysis suing a mobile device. User interfaces, processing, and other features provide a mobile user with information required to make intelligent decisions on real estate transactions. A tour can be constructed based on a subset of data returned as a result of a database query.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: CoStar Group
    Inventors: Andrew C. FLORANCE, Bob Evatt, Scot Bohl, John Merritt
  • Patent number: 7640204
    Abstract: A system and method for creating a unified commercial real estate data model through collection, distribution and use of information in connection with commercial real estate and for creating a web-based marketplace that facilitates the efficient and secure buying, selling, and leasing of commercial properties. The invention provides a digital marketplace in which the members of the commercial real estate and related business community can continuously interact and facilitate transactions by efficiently exchanging accurate and standardized information. An embodiment provides a system and method for providing communication and analytical tools that interface with a commercial real estate database and support commercial real estate transactions between parties. These communication and analytical tools can include: 1) a survey tool; 2) a commercial real estate transaction tool; 3) a tour scheduling tool; 4) an activity summary tool; and 5) a tool for analyzing commercial real estate data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Costar Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew C. Florance, John Stanfill
  • Publication number: 20090132316
    Abstract: Systems and methods for creating a unified commercial real estate data model through collection, distribution and use of information in connection with commercial real estate and for creating a web-based marketplace that facilitates the efficient and secure buying, selling, and leasing of commercial properties. The invention facilitates a digital marketplace in which the members of the commercial real estate and related business community can continuously interact and facilitate transactions by efficiently exchanging accurate and standardized information. An embodiment provides systems and methods for researching and developing information on commercial real estate properties, including systems and methods for associating an aerial image with map features and information concerning objects appearing in the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: COSTAR GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: ANDREW C. FLORANCE, JENNIFER KITCHEN
  • Patent number: 7487114
    Abstract: Systems and methods for creating a unified commercial real estate data model through collection, distribution and use of information in connection with commercial real estate and for creating a web-based marketplace that facilitates the efficient and secure buying, selling, and leasing of commercial properties. The invention facilitates a digital marketplace in which the members of the commercial real estate and related business community can continuously interact and facilitate transactions by efficiently exchanging accurate and standardized information. An embodiment provides systems and methods for researching and developing information on commercial real estate properties, including systems and methods for associating an aerial image with map features and information concerning objects appearing in the image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: CoStar Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew C. Florance, Jennifer Kitchen
  • Patent number: 7174301
    Abstract: A system and method for creating a unified commercial real estate data model through collection, distribution and use of information in connection with commercial real estate and for creating a web-based marketplace that facilitates the efficient and secure buying, selling, and leasing of commercial properties. The invention provides a digital marketplace in which the members of the commercial real estate and related business community can continuously interact and facilitate transactions by efficiently exchanging accurate and standardized information. An embodiment provides a system and method for providing communication and analytical tools that interface with a commercial real estate database and support commercial real estate transactions between parties. These communication and analytical tools can include: 1) a survey tool; 2) a commercial real estate transaction tool; 3) a tour scheduling tool; 4) an activity summary tool; 5) a tool for analyzing commercial real estate data; and 6) a map search tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Costar Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew C. Florance, Robert Evatt, Deborah Hofman, John Choi
  • Patent number: 7076452
    Abstract: A system and method for creating a unified commercial real estate data model through collection, distribution and use of information in connection with commercial real estate and for creating a web-based marketplace that facilitates the efficient and secure buying and selling of commercial properties. The invention provides a digital marketplace in which the members of the commercial real estate and related business community can continuously interact and facilitate transactions by efficiently exchanging accurate and standardized information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: CoStar Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew C. Florance, John Stanfill, Craig Farrington, Mark Klionsky
  • Publication number: 20040128215
    Abstract: A system and method for creating a unified commercial real estate data model through collection, distribution and use of information in connection with commercial real estate and for creating a web-based marketplace that facilitates the efficient and secure buying, selling, and leasing of commercial properties. The invention provides a digital marketplace in which the members of the commercial real estate and related business community can continuously interact and facilitate transactions by efficiently exchanging accurate and standardized information. An embodiment provides a system and method for providing communication and analytical tools that interface with a commercial real estate database and support commercial real estate transactions between parties. These communication and analytical tools can include: 1) a survey tool; 2) a commercial real estate transaction tool; 3) a tour scheduling tool; 4) an activity summary tool; 5) a tool for analyzing commercial real estate data; and 6) a map search tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Andrew C. Florance, Bob Evatt, Deborah Hofman, John Choi
  • Publication number: 20030078897
    Abstract: A system and method for creating a unified commercial real estate data model through collection, distribution and use of information in connection with commercial real estate and for creating a web-based marketplace that facilitates the efficient and secure buying, selling, and leasing of commercial properties. The invention provides a digital marketplace in which the members of the commercial real estate and related business community can continuously interact and facilitate transactions by efficiently exchanging accurate and standardized information. An embodiment provides a system and method for providing communication and analytical tools that interface with a commercial real estate database and support commercial real estate transactions between parties. These communication and analytical tools can include: 1) a survey tool; 2) a commercial real estate transaction tool; 3) a tour scheduling tool; 4) an activity summary tool; and 5) a tool for analyzing commercial real estate data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Andrew C. Florance, John Stanfill
  • Publication number: 20020065739
    Abstract: A system and method for creating a unified commercial real estate data model through collection, distribution and use of information in connection with commercial real estate and for creating a web-based marketplace that facilitates the efficient and secure buying and selling of commercial properties. The invention provides a digital marketplace in which the members of the commercial real estate and related business community can continuously interact and facilitate transactions by efficiently exchanging accurate and standardized information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Publication date: May 30, 2002
    Inventors: Andrew C. Florance, John Stanfill, Craig Farrington, Mark Klionsky